PARISH DIARY |
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Sun. 12th May: 7t Sunday of Easter; Year B |
11:00 |
Mass St B |
Ivor Baxter† AND Agnes Cutts† |
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Acclamation 3; World Communication Day |
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This Sunday is World Communication Day; Second Collection for the Catholic Communication Network |
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Wed 15th May; |
09:30 |
Rosary |
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Fri. 17th May; |
11:00 |
Mass St B |
Priest’s Intentions |
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Sun. 19th May: Pentecost Sunday; Year B |
11:00 |
Mass St B |
Robert Strange† AND John Parmenter† |
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Acclamation 1. |
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Next Sunday, 26 May, is Trinity Sunday and is the last day for Easter Communion Obligation. |
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PRAYER REQUESTS
We are asked to remember the following in our prayers:
– those who are sick:-
Mary Banns, Philip Barrett, Patricia Bath, Minnie Bartholomew, Jackie Bowler, Steven Brooks, Muriel Bryant, Theresa Chalmers, Ellen Clark, Anne Cole, Richard Freeland, Christine Felton, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Pam Green, Sue Kerr, Alasdair Kirkpatrick, Jo Lewis, Tanya Maloy, Barbara O’Brien, Terry O’Brien, Michael Osborne, Elizabeth Page, Josephine Pollard, Ginny Quinn, Kathryn Robinson, Simon Smith, Philip Taylor, Rosemary Topham, Charlotte Valori, Jamie Whittenbury, Martin Williams.
– those whose anniversaries occur w/c 12 May:
12th Nora Falkner.
13th Ivor Baxter; Iris Saunders; Agnes Cutts; Hamilton Bunbury; .Julia Kearns; William Lloyd.
14th Mary Ratcliffe; Cyril Pratt; Edward Dowe.
15th Dom Benet Innes OSB.
16th William Crisp.
17th Clare Taylor; Florence Easter; Harriet Blundell.
18th Mary Wolski; Patricia McGrath; Emily Bickers; Thomas Hardy; Joseph Wood.
– the recently deceased and their bereaved family and friends:
We have just heard that the mother of Fr Mike Brookes has passed away. We extend our condolences to Fr Mike and to all the bereaved family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
– and all who ask for the support of our Prayers.
SEVENTH SUNDAY of EASTER
A Reflection by Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB
Surprisingly, this wonderful final chapter of Jesus’ discourse after the Last Supper comes in the Sunday readings only on this Sunday (in each year of the three-year cycle). In the whole discourse (John 14-17) Jesus is preparing his disciples for the time of the Church, after his death and resurrection. In this final chapter, however, he is speaking of his death itself, or rather of his consecration by his death. How exactly it is the actual words of Jesus we do not know, but it is a great prayer which is fully in accord with what Jesus would have been thinking on this daunting occasion. The prayer centres on the Fatherhood of God and the coming of the Kingdom or Kingship of God by the sanctification or consecration of the world, especially in sanctification of the disciples, praying also for the deliverance of the disciples of Jesus from evil (as in the final petition of the Lord’s Prayer). Fully in view of his own approaching sacrifice Jesus prays that by his own glorification, his disciples also may be consecrated. The prayer is also a fitting preparation for Pentecost at which the Church is consecrated by the coming of the Spirit.
What do I bring to others? Is it Christ’s joy? Dom Henry
CONFIRMATION MASS; TUESDAY 28TH MAY AT 18:00 – (Note new time!)
Bishop Peter will celebrate Mass and confer the sacrament of Confirmation to our eight candidates. This is a day of real celebration especially for those to be confirmed, but also for the whole parish.
Mass will be celebrated at 6.00pm, followed by a reception in the hall. Please do come to share this special night in the life of our parish.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK. 12 to 18 May
(HELP WANTED (For just 1 hr. each) on17 May)
From Sue Boyes
If you can donate, please take an envelope after Mass today, and return it in the 2nd collection next Sunday, 19 May.
On Friday 17th May, Hungate Church are providing their usual fund-raising Soup Lunch in aid of Christian Aid.
Also on Friday, 17th May, St Benet’s will be carrying out the Street Collection; Sue Boyes needs helpers who can spare just 1 hour each, between 9am and 2pm to stand in the town centre collecting money.
If you are able to help, please phone Sue on 01502 712 971 or see her after Sunday Mass.
SCHOOL “CROWNING OF MARY”
Monday 20TH MAY, (2:30 time to be confirmed)
From Mary Ellwood
The school will be holding its annual “Crowning of Mary “ when the children will lay flowers in the outdoor prayer space and write prayers to Mary. All parishioners are invited to attend.
CARITAS EAST ANGLIA “FESTIVAL OF OUTREACH”
SATURDAY 25 MAY; 09:30 –12:00
We are invited to St Peter’s Church, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6SQ for a celebration of Catholic involvement in social outreach in the Coastal Deanery. Learn more about the ways in which the needs of local communities are met, thanks to the support of our parishioners.
Bishop Peter opens the event with Mass at 9.30 am followed by refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about organisations active in our area. We close with prayer and reflection at 12 noon. ALL ARE WELCOME AT ANY TIME. Queries?? Contact david.livesey@rcdea.org.uk or https://www.rcdea.org.uk/caritas-east-anglia/festival/
WALSINGHAM CHILDREN’S PILGRIMAGE
1045; TUESDAY 28TH MAY; (Mass12:00).
After gathering in the village at 10:45, there is the processional walk to the Chapel of Reconciliation, where Bishop Peter will celebrate Mass, at 12:00. After Mass, we will have a picnic lunch followed by an afternoon of fun and games on the beach. Any queries, contact chrissles18@hotmail.com or ring 01493 717 121.
SUFFOLK HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST: “RIDE & STRIDE”
0900 – 1700 Saturday, 14th September.
From Paddy Hardiman
The Suffolk Historic Churches Trust are again staging their sponsored cycling and walking church-visiting event.
St Benet’s is taking part and would welcome more cyclists and/or walkers willing to canvass family and friends to sponsor them to visit as many churches as possible throughout Suffolk or Norfolk on the day.
In addition to making grants to Historic Churches(including St Benet’s) the Trust rebates 50% of the sponsorship our participants raise, to our own Church funds.
For sponsorship forms and information packs call Patrick Hardiman 01502 714 066, or pjh@fusioninternet.co.uk
SITUATION VACANT
DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL, NORWICH
For more details, please see Diocesan Website: https://www.rcdea.org.uk/schools/school-vacancies/
MARRIAGE CELEBRATION MASS
11:30, Sat. 01 June,
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
To book a place, fill in the Booking Form at: www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/
For all enquiries please contact: Dr Antonia Braithwaite mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
Bishop Peter invites all married couples and their families to this Annual Thanksgiving Mass including the Renewal of Marriage Vows.
For couples celebrating significant anniversaries, their names will be read out during Mass, and they will receive a certificate for 1year, 5 years, every multiple of 5 up to 60 years, then every individual year.
After the Mass there will be tea, coffee, and cake, with a photographer on hand to take family/couple photos with the Bishop. There is no charge for the event or the photos, but donations are welcome.
A Reminder of Some Other Recent News Items!
ESCORTED TOUR TO WESTPORT, KNOCK & COUNTY MAYO
26TH MAY 2024.
£899.00 PP (Couple sharing; single supplement on request.)
Price includes flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. (Also lunch on three days) All entertainment, excursions and local transport.
Call Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or e-mail knockpilgrimages@gmail.com
MARRIAGE CELEBRATION MASS;
11:30, Sat. 01 June,
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
Bishop Peter invites all married couples and their families to this Annual Thanksgiving Mass including the Renewal of Marriage Vows.
Couples celebrating significant anniversaries should note this on the online Booking Form. Their names will be read out during Mass, and they will receive a certificate for 1year, 5 years, every multiple of 5
, until 60 years, and every individual year thereafter.
After Mass there will be tea, coffee and cake, with a photographer on hand to take family/couple photos with the Bishop. There is no charge for the event or the photos, but donations are welcome.
To book a place, fill in the Booking Form at: www.rcdea.org.uk/marriage-mass-registration/
For all enquiries please contact: Dr Antonia Braithwaite mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk
St. Benet's Minster Catholic Church, Beccles 