Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman of Galilee and was introduced to the Lord Jesus by his brother Andrew, also a fisherman. Jesus gave him the name Cephas (Petrus in Latin), which means ‘Rock,’ because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church. Peter was a bold follower of the Lord. He was the first to recognize that Jesus was “the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” and eagerly pledged his fidelity until death. In his boldness, he also made many mistakes, however, such as losing faith when walking on water with Christ and betraying the Lord on the night of His passion. Yet despite his human weaknesses, Peter was chosen to shepherd God’s flock. The Acts of the Apostles illustrates his role as head of the Church after the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. Peter led the Apostles as the first Pope and ensured that the disciples kept the true faith. St. Peter spent his last years in Rome, leading the Church through persecution and eventually being martyred in the year 64. He was crucified upside-down at his own request, because he claimed he was not worthy to die as his Lord. He was buried on Vatican hill, and St. Peter’s Basilica is built over his tomb.
St. Paul was the Apostle of the Gentiles. His letters are included in the writings of the New Testament, and through them we learn much about his life and the faith of the early Church. Before receiving the name Paul, he was Saul, a Jewish pharisee who zealously persecuted Christians in Jerusalem. Scripture records that Saul was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen.
Saul’s conversion took place as he was on his way to Damascus to persecute the Christian community there. As he was traveling along the road, he was suddenly surrounded by a great light from heaven. He was blinded and fell off his horse. He then heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” He answered: “Who are you, Lord?” Christ said: “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Saul continued to Damascus, where he was baptized and his sight was restored. He took the name Paul and spent the remainder of his life preaching the Gospel tirelessly to the Gentiles of the Mediterranean world.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY 27th June | 6.00pm | CC | Anthony Cronin RIP (Richard Cronin) |
| SUNDAY 28th June | 8.30am | SJ | Father Spillane RIP (Barry Weston) For the People of the Parish |
| SUNDAY 28th June | 10.00am | CC | John Mundy RIP (Barry & Pat Mundy) |
| SUNDAY 28th June | 12noon | SPH | John & Margaret McGurk RIP (Maureen Coker) |
| MONDAY 29th June | 10.00am | CC | Kathleen Harrison RIP (Angela Martin & Sandra McDowell) |
| TUESDAY 30th June | 10.00am | SJ | Augustine Nyamayarwo RIP (Julian Lukwago) |
| WED 1st July | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THURS 2nd July | 10.00am | CC | Laura Conlon RIP (Michael & Susan Conlon) |
| FRIDAY 3rd July | 10.00am | CC | Martins Wilkins RIP ( Her Lunch Group) |
| FRIDAY 3rd July | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) |
| FRIDAY 3rd July | 10.00pm | CC | All Night Vigil |
| SATURDAY 4th July | 10.00am 6.00pm | Henry Nowak RIP (Liam Collins) Martina Wilkins RIP (Leila & Steve Sellen) For the People of the Parish) | |
| Sunday 5th July | 8.30am | SJ | Paul Fox RIP (Elspeth Fox) |
| Sunday 5th July | 10.00am | CC | Gerard Jones RIP (Anne Jones) |
| Sunday 5th July | 12noon | SPH | Chris Lim RIP (Foo Family) |
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 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 much needed donations, which can be left in the Narthex at St Justus. 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.
WAITROSE TONBRIDGE ‘COMMUNITY MATTERS’ programme will be supporting St Vincent de Paul (SVP) from 1 July - 30 September. Please support the SVP by shopping at Waitrose and place green tokens which are available at the checkouts into our charity box to help us raise vital funds.
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE Two places have become available, if you are interested please see Fr Philip as soon as possible or contact the parish office.
GIFT AIDERS There are still 2nd Collection envelopes to be picked up by Standing Order payers. For those contributing cash to the parish please ask Tony Mahoney for a box of Gift Aid envelopes.
Paul was imprisoned and taken to Rome, where he was beheaded in the year 67. He is buried in Rome in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Fr Philip
THIS WEEKEND There is a second collection for Peter’s Pence which enables the Holy Father & the Apostolic See to exercise works of mercy and charity and its service to the Universal Church.
ST MARGARET’S HEADTEACHER, Mrs Fiona Oubridge will be talking to us after the 10.00am Mass today.
CORPUS CHRISTI SOCIAL MORNING - The next meeting is on Tuesday 30th June at 10.00am in Fisher Hall for Coffee & Chat. There will be a speaker from the Memory Choir. All welcome. We would appreciate any help in setting out the tables and chairs before the meeting.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL AGM to be held on 13 July at 7.30pm in the Fisher Hall. This meeting is open to all Parishioners. If anybody has questions they would like discussed at the meeting it would be helpful to share those in advance with Fr Philip. Thank you.
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.
PARISH PICNIC Sunday 12th July at 12.30pm, to be held on St Margaret Clitherow School grounds. Bring your own picnic, drinks and chairs/ rug to sit on and share some time together as a Parish community. There will be games for the children.
ST JUSTUS have a Tombola stall at the Paddock Wood Carnival on Sunday 12th July. They are in need of suitable Tombola prizes so donations will be very welcome. They can be left in the Narthex at St Justus or the Parish Office.Your generosity is always much appreciated and adds to the day!
MASS INTENTIONS We are getting short of Mass Intentions especially weekends at Corpus Christi. Also, at St Peter’s.Your offerings for Mass Intentions are a vital income for your priests as they do not receive a salary. You can use a Mass Intention envelope found in the Narthex of both churches or via the parish office and by email.
Congratulations to Isabella Toncheva who was baptized this weekend and to her parents & Godparents.
Parish Finance 20/21 June Weekly Offertories:-£469.00 was raised for Malawi.