ST PETER APOSTLE CHURCH, RUSHDEN
Parish Priest: Rev Dariusz Bialowas
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/StPeterApostle
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12th May 2024 – YEAR B
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY
MASS BOOK: Page 277
PREFACE: Page 75 Ascension of the Lord 2
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Page 28 Number 3
MYSTERY OF FAITH: When we eat this Bread…
Sat: 6:30pm – Fedele Girardi RIP
Sun: 10:00am – Charles Campbell intention
Tue: 10:00am – Mervyn & Henriette Judge – 72nd Wedding Anniversary
Wed: 7:00pm – Fr Guy Sawyer (Golden Jubilee Anniversary)
Thu: 10:00am – John, Elizabeth, Letizia & Anne – sanctification and healing
Fri: 12 noon – Special intention for the deliverance from evil and blessing of the home
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – Holy Communion candidates, parents & Godparents
Rosary: Wednesday 6:30pm
Holy Hour, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Confession: Friday 11am
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Bridget Doheny, Margaret Kinch, Beatrice Measures, Mary Houlihan, Richard Connelly, John Preston, Philip Hart, Patrick Bermingham, Mary Parker, Teresa McKenzie, Mycaelo Kniazewycz, Bridget Buckingham, Patrick Butterly, Margaret Cuddihy, James Spallin, James McDonald, Agnes Göse, Fr Roger Edmunds, Malcolm Humphreys, Catherine Mann, Eileen Flynn, Laurence Poole, Stanley Tew.
Please remember in Prayer
Teresa & family, the Rios family, Susan, Samantha, Martin, Dave, Jo, Marcus, Joyals, Neil, the Stilton family, Steven, Hajni, Lena, Ann, George, Kevin, Charles Campbell, Peter Gunn, Ana, David and Maricia, the Powell family, Natalie, Andrew, Kieron, Mark K, Frank, Anna, Eileen Bishop, Maria, Lynn, Leanne, Timothy, Victor, Sophie, Lewis, Laura, Kele, Yvonne, the Cudone family, Andrew, Gary, Ray and John.
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £418.77. Thank you very much.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend is for World Communications Day.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Is available to all children age 5-9 years old at the 10am Mass. We invite the children to come out to the hall/lounge after the entrance hymn and we return them at the Offertory.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: You should have received the new rota by now. If not please contact Mike.
SVP PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Is on Sunday, July 7th, leaving Rushden at 8:45am and returning around 7pm. If you would like to join us please take one of the envelopes from the back of Church and bring it back with your contact details and the payment of £25 per person to cover the coach cost. If you need additional information ring the SVP on 07749 433000.
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS: Tuesday May 21st Mass followed by the Rosary. UCM meeting and lunch.
FOODBANK DONATIONS: There is a comprehensive list of requested items at the back of Church (including tinned foods & household goods). Please keep the donations coming, as stocks are running low and demand is increasing more and more. Thanks to everyone for all the donations, both of goods and money!
FOODBANK UPDATE: Thank you for all your kind donations. Cash donations were £106.97 in March and April.
CALLED & EQUIPPED: What is God calling you to do next? Our year-long formation course isn’t for everyone but covering the foundations of Catholic teaching alongside developing a personal spirituality, it might just be for you. Find out more at our introductory webinar on May 23rd at 7.30pm and also at: https://northamptondiocese.org/called-equipped/
TOUCHED BY GOD’S GRACE: Is a very special exhibition of arts which will be held at Northampton Cathedral as part of the Becket Festival on July 6th and 7th. We want your works that have been inspired by your own experience of God’s grace; drawings, paintings, printmaking, photography, textiles, film or sculpture. See poster on noticeboard for all the details.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: The relic image visits Northampton Cathedral on Saturday and Sunday June 15th and 16th. Full details of the programme are on the poster on the noticeboard.
PENTECOST IN THE PARK: Is on Sunday May 19th at 2pm at Abington Park where there will be worship music, stalls and Christian fellowship. This is a great opportunity when different denominations come together as a public Christian witness. Hopefully there will be some sun too!
VACANCIES: The Diocese is currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant and an Accounts Assistant to join their central team based in Northampton. Full information for both positions, including how to apply, can be found by visiting https://northamptondiocese.org/jobs/. The closing date for applications is Friday May 17th, however we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interview dates to be confirmed. All candidates should complete a Diocesan application form and email it to: hr.admin@northamptondiocese.org, together with a covering letter detailing their qualifications, experience, and why they are interested in the position.
Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel
In the preceding verse Jesus had rebuked the apostles for their lack of faith. Despite this he commissioned them to bring the Good News to the whole world. Witnesses to the Good News do not have to be perfect. There is encouragement to us in this. The lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic prompted many to reach out to others in new and welcome ways. To whom have you brought good news? Who has been a messenger of good news to you?