FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2017
Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
Christians in Africa
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice and peace.
THE LEGION OF MARY
will be leading the ‘Rosary’ after weekday Masses during the month of May.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND
Fr Christopher is hoping to lead a Parish Pilgrimage to Poland following in the footsteps of St John Paul II and praying at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy:
10th to 14th September 2018.
Please contact Michael Smith on 01908 507184
or email mikevivienne@yahoo.co.uk
for Brochure and Itinerary as soon as possible.
DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
An opportunity for those with Dementia and their carers to come together to celebrate Mass and spend some time together in a friendly and supportive environment.
All are very welcome to attend
23rd May ~ 27th June ~ 25th July
3PM St Thomas Aquinas Church
VACANCY ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant
Fixed term ~ August 2018.
20 hrs week, term time only
Contact: Mrs Del Grosso: 01908 373977
ADVANCE NOTICE
There will be NO 10:00am Mass on Wednesday 24th May as Fr Christopher and Fr Benedetto are away on a Diocesan Safeguarding Training Day with Bishop Peter.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES
Around 70 children in the parish will be making their First Holy Communion this year. There will be three First Holy Communion Masses:
Children from St Thomas Aquinas School:
Saturday 20th May, 10:30am at All Saints Church
Children in non-Catholic Schools:
Saturday 27th May, 11am at St Thomas Aquinas Church
Please pray for the children as they prepare to encounter Jesus in the Holy Sacrament
of the Altar.
CHANGES TO THE SATURDAY MORNING
PARISH SCHEDULE
Due to First Holy Communion Masses, there will be NO 9:30am Mass on:
Saturday 20th / 27th May.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at 4:30pm on these days but there will be
NO 10am Confessions.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2017
This year Bishop Peter will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on 22 Confirmandi at Mass on:
Tuesday 16th May, 7:30pm
at All Saints Church
All are welcome to attend but please note that seating may be limited. Please pray for our young people as they prepare for this important moment in their journey of faith.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through. The Bereavement Group will meet on:
Monday 15th May, Monday 12th June,
Monday 10 July (No meeting in August)
3.30 pm -All Saints Church Meeting Room.
PHOENIX YOUTH CLUB
For young Catholics in Year 7 and above.
Meets at St Thomas Aquinas Church
Meeting Room 7 pm – 9 pm on:
Tuesday 23rd May
Tuesday 6th June: Tuesday 20th June
Tuesday 4th July: Tuesday 18th July
Subs: £2
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE
Saturday 10th June
Departs All Saints Church 8:00am sharp!
Returns circa 8:00 pm
To book your seat please bring £10.25 (non-refundable fare) to Jo at the Parish Office or give it to one of the clergy in an envelope clearly marked with your details and contact number.
We always have a lovely time at
Walsingham ~ England’s Nazareth
VACANCIES at
BISHOP PARKER SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor role
Cleaner
Breakfast Club Supervisor
Please contact Mr Mundy who would be happy to welcome you to view the school. 01908 372129.
MK MARATHON
Thank you to everyone who supported the ‘marathon man’. The total (so far) is £900. With regard to any outstanding sponsor money could you please put this in an envelope ~ clearly marked “Marathon” ~ and place it in the collection basket.
DAY TRIP TO WALTON ON NAZE
Saturday 15th July ~ £17. per person
Pick-up All Saints at 8 am
PILGRIMAGE OF THE SICK
AYLESFORD, KENT
Sunday 13th August ~ £17. per person
Please sign Lists at back of Church
**Disclaimer: These trips are not organised by the
Parish and the Parish takes no responsibility for them. **
ARE YOU NEW? HAVE YOU MOVED?
I am a new/existing* parishioner. Please add me to the Parish List. I would/would not* like to be contacted by a Parish Welcomer.
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ADDRESS ………………………………………………
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Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Perry Assistant Priest: Fr Benedetto D’Autilia
The Presbytery, 1 Sycamore Avenue, Bletchley, MK2 2JE, Tel: 01908 372315
Email: staq@uwclub.net Parish Website: www.bletchleyparish.co.uk
Parish Pastoral Worker: Angela White
Parish Visit Co-Ordinator:
Maggie Osgathorpe 07504 343133
Child Protection Representative:
Marie Day 07882 713797
************************************ Parish Primary Schools:
Bishop Parker School, MK2 3BT 01908 372129
St Thomas Aquinas School, MK3 5DT 01908 373977
St Paul’s Secondary School MK6 5EN 01908 669735
Parish Deacon: Rev. Noel Guina Tel: 01908 649356
email: guina@btinternet.com
Parish Office: 01908 372315 Parish Secretary Jo Cerrone
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
[JO: Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri. EILEEN: Thurs]
At Other Times: By Appointment
MK GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY If you know of a Catholic in hospital please contact: Hospital Chaplaincy 01908 996061
Please remember to inform the Chaplain
that you are a Catholic
MARRIAGE CARE
For confidential advice, please call 0800 389 3801
School Admissions September 2018
Diaries are stamped at the beginning and at the end of each Mass within the designated areas.
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SERVICES THIS WEEK
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
VIGIL MASS (Saturday) 6:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 7:30 am
Monday: 10:00 am Mass followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday: 10:00 am Mass and Rosary
Friday: 8:30 am Mass
Saturday: 10:30am First Holy Communion Mass
at All Saints Church
4:30pm Confessions at St Thomas Aquinas Church
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Shenley Road, MK3 6HG
SUNDAY MASSES: 9:00 am/11:00 am/6.30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am Mass followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday: 10:00 am Mass followed by
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher Perry, Fr Benedetto D’Autilia
Deacon Noel Guina
