June

2018

MASS

TIMES

MASS INTENTIONS FEAST DAY

SAT 16th 12Noon

6.00pm

SFO Regional Mass

Parishioners

Eleventh Sunday

of Ordinary Time SUN 17th 8.30am Kevin Vaughan+

10.30am Fr Adrian –30th Anniversary of

Ordination to the Priesthood

Mon 18th 10.00am Pauline Thorman+

Tues 19th 10.00am Joan Taylor+

Wed 20th NO MASS

Thurs 21st 10.00am Frank McCormick+ (MM)

Fri 22nd 10.00am Requiem: Ina Mary Jones Sts John Fisher &

St Thomas More

SAT 23rd 3.00pm

6.00pm

Wedding: Matthew Leddy & Shirin Akhtar

Freda & Francis Jones

The Nativity of

St John the

Baptist SUN 24th 8.30am Parishioners

10.30am Michael Chandler+

PARISH WEBSITE www.flintcatholicparish.org.uk

READERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SAT 16th 6.00pm M Humphreys M Black & Loftus

SUN 17th 8.30am C Royston M Cartwright

10.30am R Hansen & P Leddy K Dooley & C Castaldo

SAT 23rd 6.00pm E Humphreys & M Jones A Cox & C Elder

SUN 24th 8.30am L Blackwell C Barnes

10.30am C Skyner & L Carus B Rees & A Cooper

Cleaners Group 2 Bennett/Catherall/Salisbury

WITAMY/CROESO/WELCOME TO THE

CHURCH OF THE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

FLINT

CONTACT DETAILS

Parish Office: 01352 732245

flintcatholicchurch@btinternet.com

www.flintcatholicparish.org.uk

Church of the Immaculate Conception

17 Coleshill Street

Flint CH6 5BQ

Diocese of Wrexham: Reg Charity No 700426

Prayer to Saint Michael

St Michael, the Archangel,

defend us in the day of

battle; be our safeguard against the

wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him,

we humbly pray and do you,

O Prince of the heavenly host, by the

power of God, cast into hell Satan and all

the other evil spirits who prowl through the

world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy;

hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope!

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of eve;

to thee do we send up our sighs mourning and

weeping in this vale of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of

mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show

unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement ,O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

P. pray for us ,O holy Mother of God.

C. That we may be made worthy of the promises

of Christ.

Eleventh Sunday

of Ordinary Time

17th June 2018

Mass Times Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 8.30am Sunday 10.30am

Confessions Saturday 10.00am-10.30am

Gospel Reflection for the Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Seeds of Faith

Seeds are amazing! We plant them, provide the right environment and then wait. Miraculously, the seeds flower into an array of fabulous

plants. We can help the plants to grow, but we cannot make them grow, this power is out of our hands. Ultimately we cannot predict the harvest. The seeds of faith work in the same way. We can teach someone else about God but ultimately that is all we can do. People react to God’s word in countless different ways, ways we cannot predict. Jesus’ first disciples were to take comfort in the knowledge that although they were entrusted to plant the seeds of faith, they were not responsible for the harvest …. God would take care of that. The task of planting the seeds of faith in the twenty first century can seem as daunting as it must have seemed to those early disciples. Can we really make any difference to a world that still allows war, cruelty and poverty? Today’s gospel offers yet more consolation. Jesus speaks of the tiny mustard seed. Despite its insignificant appearance it grows into an impressive shrub substantial enough to provide shade. It’s thought provoking that such a humble seed should provide so impressive a result. Jesus teaches us that we mustn’t be overwhelmed when faced with a seemingly overwhelming task. We must simply implement Christ’s teaching with whatever humble means we have, and leave God to do the rest.

Father's Day 17th June 2018 Father’s Day is a day set apart to celebrate fatherhood, recognize the influence of fathers in our homes and society, and foster paternal bonds. 'Happy Father's Day' to dads everywhere

Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for June Social Networks We join Pope Francis' prayer intention for June,

"... That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. "

Ss Thomas More and John Fisher 22nd June St. Thomas More. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of

England. In 1521 John Fisher was asked to study the question of Henry VIII’s marriage. He incurred Henry’s anger by defending the validity of the king’s marriage with Catherine of Aragon and later by rejecting Henry’s claim to be the supreme head of the Church of England. He was condemned and executed, his body left to lie all day on the scaffold and his head hung on London Bridge. Two saints who teach us to stand up courageously for what is fair and just. Traditionally on this day, the Church asks us to pray for those who suffer persecution, oppression and denial of human rights. To do:- Support a charity such as 'Aid for the Church in Need' or any other charity that champions the needs of the persecuted.

World Refugee Week 18th -24th June 2018

This year is the twentieth Anniversary of 'World Refugee Week'. This Year's theme is 'Twenty Simple Acts'. The challenge is to find twenty different ways of helping

refugees. This might be anything from learning a few words in another language to supporting a resettlement programme.

Day for Life (England and Wales)

17th June

This year’s Day for Life is celebrated on 31st May in Scotland, 17th June in England and Wales and 1st October in Ireland. This year's theme is 'Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery'. Jesus tells us, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NJB). But many people do not have life to the full. They have fallen victim to the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery which are an assault on a person’s innate human dignity. This is a problem that impacts our immigrant communities and our own citizens alike. Here are some signs from www.stopthetraffik.org that we can all look out for.

demonstrates signs of physical or

psychological abuse, such as lacking self esteem, seeming anxious, bruising or untreated medical conditions

seems to be bonded by debt or has

money deducted from their salary

has little or no contact with family or loved

ones

is distrustful of authorities

has threats made against themselves or

family members

is not in possession of their own legal

document SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

The second collection at all Masses this weekend is for Day for Life.

CONFIRMATION 2018/2019

If any child currently in Year 6 and above would like to make their Sacrament of Confirmation please collect an application form from Fr Adrian.

BISHOP PETER’S JUBILEE

Earlier this year Bishop Peter marked the fortieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. There will be a celebration to which everyone is invited on Saturday 30th June at 11.00am in the Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Sorrows Wrexham followed by a reception. If you would like to attend then please sign the list at the back of church.

LEGAL MASS

Bishop Peter invites all who are involved in the administration of the law to the celebration of the Annual Legal Mass on Friday 22nd June at 7.00pm in the Cathedral Wrexham. The main celebrant will be Bishop Peter and a reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall.

HOLYWELL PILGRIMAGE TO THE

SHRINE OF ST WINEFRIDE

This year’s annual pilgrimage in honour of St Winefride will take place on Sunday 24th June. There will be a procession from the church at 2.30pm, Mass in the Well Garden at 3.00pm followed by refreshments in St Winefride’s Guest House.

CRAFT GROUP

The Thursday Craft group will be closed in June and will reopen on 5th July at 7.00pm

Sunday 17th June Fr Adrian

will be celebrating his 30th

anniversary of Ordination to the

priesthood.

The 10.30am Mass on that Sunday

will be for Fr Adrian’s Intentions.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION

Thank you for last Sunday’s offertory collection which amounted to £975.00 Which consisted of Gift Aid: £550.22 Standing Order £100.00 and loose £324.78 Please consider signing up to

Gift Aid if you are a tax payer.