Eleventh Sunday Ordinary Time
Published
In the Gospel passage today, Jesus felt sorry for the crowds because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd (Matt 9:36), so he sent the twelve apostles with power to cast out unclean spirits and to cure all kinds of diseases and sicknesses. He said, “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.” (Matt 10:7-8) Bishops and priests continue that ministry of the apostles.
On our journey through the desert of life, bishops, priests, and deacons are called by God to point out how God has carried us on eagle’s wings and proved his love for us through Christ’s death who reconciled us with the Father, as Paul reminds us in our second reading today (Rom 5:6-11). Priests are with us at all the most important moments in our lives: baptism, marriage, forgiveness of sins, celebration of the Eucharist, sickness, and death. Every priest could tell personal stories of times when he prayed with the sick and they improved or the times when he anointed the sick and they received new strength.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY OT (A)
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY 13th June | 6.00pm | CC | Marian Barlow RIP |
| SUNDAY 14th June | 8.30am | SJ | John snr, Mollie & Gerard Murphy RIP & Welfare of Jack Chapman (Jacinta Goldup) |
| SUNDAY 14th June | 10.00am | CC | For the People of The Parish |
| SUNDAY 14th June | 12noon | SPH | In Thanksgiving, Golden Wedding (Jacqui Shaw) |
| MONDAY 15th June | 10.00am | CC | Gloria Gorringe RIP (Frances Hirst) |
| TUESDAY 16th June | 10.00am | SJ | Richard Neville RIP (Eileen Jennings) |
| TUESDAY 16th June | 12noon | CC | Funeral Service for Rita Bose |
| WED 17th June | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THURS 18th June | 10.00am | CC | Martina Wilkins RIP (Jean & john Smallcombe) |
| FRIDAY 19th June | 10.00am | CC | Martina Wilkins RIP & consolation of her family (Jackie Almeida) |
| FRIDAY 19th June | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) |
| SATURDAY 20th June | 10.00am 6.00pm | Lucy Cziraki RIP & Intensions Steven Cziraki andGod’s Blessings on Anne Gavin (Mahoney family)Gerard Jones RIP (Anne Jones) | |
| Sunday 21st June | 8.30am10.00am12noon | SJ | June, Helen, Tony & Brian Murphy RIP (VivienneBowman)Redmond John Dill RIP ( Sheila & Stephanie)St Peter: Welfare of Evelyn Shaw (Jacqui Shaw For the People of the Parish |
Are you in year 7-13 and would like to come and join us for pizza, fun and games? We would love to see you at our meeting in Fisher Hall after Saturday 6.00pm Mass– Stefano. Next meeting dates 13th June, 27th June & 11th July then a break for the Summer.
Parish Bereavement Support: Please see our new leaflets with full details, at the back of each church. The next workshop will be on Saturday 27th June, 2-4pm. At St Peter’s. Details below.
MUMS/DADS NIGHTS Taking time to feed our own faith by exploring an aspect of Christianity with other parents in the parish. We meet in someone's home, watch some input to get us thinking and chat over pizza and drinks. All are very welcome. Contacts Isabel (07851062232 or Nick (07851609097)
COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE, PADDOCK WOOD Please continue with your donations, which can be left in the Narthex at St Justus. A request has been received from them for the following: cereal, jelly, tinned / instant potato, tinned vegetables, savoury biscuits & washing powder / liquid. If you'd prefer, details for an online bank transfer: Community Storehouse, HSBC Bank Sort code: 40-36-35Acc No: 11298410 Ref: St Justus member. Waitrose and Tesco gift cards are welcome as an alternative.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL would like to thank everyone for the generous support given to their charitable work. Presently baby food, toiletries and non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
“THE LIFEBOAT" BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. On Saturday 27th June from 2-4pm, at St Peter’s, Hadlow we will be holding the next in our series of workshop afternoons, to support those coping with bereavement and grief. The workshop is for anyone in the parish who has experienced the grief of loss, either recently, or long ago. This session, we will focus on Holding On, Letting Go Come and look at ways of enabling a continuing relationship with your dearly departed whilst also building a future for yourself. Places must be booked in advance, by Sunday 21st June. Please email or phone for more information, or to reserve a place. Isabelle: 07873953423 or Isabelle.parsons23@gmail.com
Parish Social CommitteeI am hoping to start a parish social committee, which will organise social events in the parish. On the Pastoral Parish Council we have some key organisers, but we want to enlarge the group. If you would be interested in joining, please come along to a meeting on Monday 6th July at Fisher Hall, starting at 7pm. Fr Philip
NEXT WEEKEND There is a second collection for DAY FOR LIFE. This is the day in the Church’s s life dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The proceeds from this collection provide core funding to assist other related activities supported by the Church.
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE For those going, the cost needs to be paid now -£180. Cheques payable to RCAS Tonbridge ref: Walsingham. Bank transfer details are above.
GIFT-AIDERS There are still boxes of envelopes & SO envelopes to be collected, in the Narthex in Corpus Christi. If anyone wants a box or set of SO envelopes and there isn't one there for them to please let Tony Mahoney know.
BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR MALAWI-TWIN in honour of Brian and Martina. Saturday 20th June 2026, 7:00 pm at Fisher Hall. Enjoy tea, coffee and cakes, plus an evening of fun, great company and prizes to be won. Entry £1 per person, bingo books £5, and a raffle (donations welcome). Please bring cash if possible.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL PATRONAL FEAST DAY CELEBRATION. On Sunday 28th June, St Peter’s will be holding our annual garden party lunch after 12 noon Mass. If you would like to come, please sign up on the list at the back of the chapel. Bring your contributions of food and drink for the lunch on the day!
MASS INTENTIONS Once you have booked your Mass Intention request with the parish office and then if you decide to pay your stipend via contactless, please ensure that you leave a message to identify yourself, if you are not Gift-aider, and also let the parish office know as the Intention & the amount has to be entered into the Mass Register. Thank you.
HOLY FACE DEVOTION Correction to last notice: There will be 10am Mass on Saturday 13th June, as well as First Holy Communion Mass at 12noon, but there will not be a Holy Face prayer meeting that day. We resume on Saturday 20th June.