ST PETER APOSTLE CHURCH, RUSHDEN
Parish Priest: Rev Joe Walsh
Tel: 01933 353649
Deacon: Rev Peter Remmington
Parish Secretary: Charmaine: Tue to Thu: 10am – 2pm Parish Safeguarding Representative: Stuart Pearce
Email: parish.stpeterrushden@northamptondiocese.org
Website: https://rushdencatholicchurch.co.uk/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rushdencatholic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPeterApostleRCChurchRushden
Welcome to Fr Tony Reader-Moore for coming this weekend to lead praying the Parish Masses, with our grateful thanks.
27th August 2023 – YEAR A
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
MASS BOOK: Page 120
PREFACE: Page 66 Number 2
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Number 2
MYSTERY OF FAITH: We proclaim your death, O Lord…
Sat: 6:30pm -Special Intention
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Tue: 11:30am funeral prayers Agnes Marion Breen
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – Rob Marchment
CHILDREN’S ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Will meet on Saturday 2nd September at 10am in church. All are welcome.
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Matthew Lacey, Gerald Burke, Ellen Duffy, Patrick (Jim) Cashin, Mary King, Marian Indyk, Louisa Magee, David Magee, George Orr, John Bromley, Lucy Scott and Irene Wojcik.
Please remember in Prayer
Nigel, Rosie, Waterfield, Myles & Wardle families, Eileen & Terry, Inge Family, Collett family, Jeff, Kevin, Sindhu, Susan, Gill & Rosie, Samantha, Richard Addae Jnr., Sophie & Neil the Skilton and Vallet families, Fleurette, Tony A, Albert & Tina, Angela, Lily McD, Jacob, Veronica T., John W., Trevor, Claudia & Eloise friends & family and Sandrine & family,
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £405.31.
Our Sympathy: Is extended to the Collet family on the death of Harry Collett. May he rest in peace.
Pilgrimage to York: During the weekend of the 21st-22nd October 2023, Young Catholic Adults and the Traditional English Association of Catholic History will be organising a pilgrimage to York and will visit the shrine of St. Margaret Clitherow, York Oratory, the Bar Convent and St. Mary’s Abbey.
This event is aimed at Young Catholic Adults and Catholics interested in history. For details of how to book onto this free weekend and for more info see:- https://bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-yorkpilgrimage2023
Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel
- This marks a turning point in the life of Jesus, and of the disciples. It is the first time that his disciples recognise him as the Messiah. Recall turning points in your own life when you came to some deeper understanding of who Jesus is.
- ‘Who do you say that I am?’ This is possibly the most important question that Jesus puts to us. In your heart of hearts, do you answer this question?
- Jesus praises Peter for his faith and comments that this was not his own doing but a gift of God. Perhaps there have been times when you have been more than usually conscious that faith is a gift. Be thankful for the gift you have received.
The Altar
Remembering Martyrs – Celebrating Eucharist at the tombs of martyrs on their anniversaries and on feast days was an important part of Early Christian worship. These stone tombs served as altars and influenced the practice of using stone altars in churches.
When public worship moved from the home to public places, the tradition of honoring martyrs continued. Rather than move the remains of a saint, if possible, the altar of a church would be placed directly over their resting place.
This often required the sanctuary to be raised and was known as a confession as the martyrs had confessed and died for their faith, Examples can still be seen in some Rome churches such as San Lorenzo and St Peter’s. Sometimes the top of the grave was level with the floor of the church. Either way, it was important to leave the remains of a saint intact and unmoved.
Parish Priest: Rev Joe Walsh
Tel: 01933 353649
Deacon: Rev Peter Remmington
Parish Secretary: Charmaine: Tue to Thu: 10am – 2pm Parish Safeguarding Representative: Stuart Pearce
Email: parish.stpeterrushden@northamptondiocese.org
Website: https://rushdencatholicchurch.co.uk/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rushdencatholic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPeterApostleRCChurchRushden
30th July 2023 – YEAR A
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
MASS BOOK: Page 108
PREFACE: Page 67 Number 7
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Number 1
MYSTERY OF FAITH: Save us Saviour of the world…
Sat: 6:30pm – Philip Wardle
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Tue: 10:00am – Service of the Word & Communion
Thur: 10:00am – Service of the Word & Communion
Sat: 6:30pm – Edward Grindon
Sun: 10:00am – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: James Friery, Andy Stanislan Kempinski, Albert Cuddihy, Rose Massey, Adriano Catalano, Alan Paul, Virginia Beirne, Etel Dickens, Betty Nevette, Francis Brady, Vincent Donaghy, Edward Grindon, Jan Luty, John O’ Rouke, Joespeh Hayden.
Please remember in Prayer
Bris, Nick, Bernie, Anna, the Collett family, Jeff, Kevin, Sindhu, Susan, Gill, Rosie, Samantha, Richard Addae Jnr., Marrianne, Susan, Albert & Tina, Sophie, Neil, John, Terry, the Skilton and Vallet families, Fleurette, Tony A, Maddalena, Nigel, Gail, Sue and Catherine.
SECOND COLLECTION: this weekend for Survive-Miva Survive-Miva is a Catholic lay Association, based in Liverpool and founded in 1974, which provides grants to fund essential transport for health outreach work in isolated rural areas, and for Church’s pastoral care in places of difficult access, across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The speaker on behalf of the Association will be Mr Alan Morris.
CHURCH PARKING: Complaints have been made that during the time of the weekend Masses cars parked on Hayway on both sides of the road in front of the presbytery are causing an obstruction. If possible please find an alternative parking place. Thank you.
COFFEE MORNING: On Saturday August 12th there will be a coffee morning from 10am to 12noon in the Hall for Church funds so please support this. There will be a cake sale and raffle. If you can donate a cake/cakes and a prize/prizes for the raffle that will be appreciated; please bring especially cakes before 10am on the day. Thank you.
QR code for St Peter Apostle Rushden. Donations can now be made using our new QR code or by using the following link https://donate.mydona.com/st-peter-apostle-rushden
All major payment types accepted. Payments are safe and secure
New Dawn in the Church Walsingham
A Catholic Charismatic Family Pilgrimage Conference
With an outstanding programme in store including several renowned international speakers, over twenty workshops, various exhibitors, and excellent children/youth ministries, we are very excited to welcome pilgrims to our 37th annual conference. Once again, we will gather in the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham from Monday 31st July to Friday 4th August 2023. For full conference details go to www.newdawn.org.uk or for any enquiries please email registration@newdawn.org.uk.
There is a £10 non-refundable administration fee per booking (not person).
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel
- Have you ever found yourself saying ‘that was worth it’ after giving up something (time, pleasure, money, etc)? What was the treasure that made the sacrifice worthwhile?
- The ‘kingdom of heaven’ is when God is really the ruler in our life. What treasures have you obtained when you allow God to be at the centre of your life?
- In life we gather a lot of things, some good and some bad. The wise person in the kingdom of heaven, knows how to sit down and make decisions on what to keep and what to discard. When have you undertaken that kind of discernment? What have you discarded? What have you retained?
Celebrating the Liturgy
Liturgy is an ‘action’ of the whole Christ. It is the whole community, the Body of Christ united with its Head, that celebrates. The celebrating assembly is the community of the baptised who, by regeneration and the anointing of the Holy Spirit, are consecrated to be a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, that… they may offer spiritual sacrifices. This ‘common’ priesthood is that of Christ the sole priest, in which all his members participate.