Twelth Sunday Ordinary Time
Published
“Do not be afraid.” How good it is for someone who is worried to hear those words from Jesus today (Matt 10:26-33). Jesus knew we needed to hear those words: “Do not be afraid.” Jesus, who was human as well as divine, knew that some of us need to be reminded again and again and again not to worry. So many times in the Gospels we hear Jesus asking us not to worry. Three times in today’s Gospel we hear Jesus saying, “Do not be afraid.” Do not worry about the future of the kingdom of God because even if the kingdom is hidden and difficult to see now, it will be revealed. (Matt 10:26-27) Do not worry about those who would make you martyrs by killing you because even if they kill your body, they cannot kill your soul. (Matt 10:28) Therefore, do not worry about suffering for acknowledging Jesus before others and he will acknowledge you before the heavenly Father.
TWELTH SUNDAY OT (A)
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY 20th June | 6.00pm | CC | Gerard Jones RIP (Anne Jones) |
| SUNDAY 21st June | 8.30am | SJ | June, Helen, Tony & Brian Murphy RIP (VivienneBowman) |
| SUNDAY 21st June | 10.00am | CC | Redmond John Dill RIP ( Sheila & Stephanie) |
| SUNDAY 21st June | 12noon | SPH | Welfare of Evelyn Shaw (Jacqui Shaw For the People of the Parish |
| MONDAY 22nd June | 10.00am | CC | The staff & residents of Tonbridge Care Home (Angela Martin& Sandra McDowell) |
| TUESDAY 23rd June | 10.00am | SJ | George Hesp RIP (Marie Marriott) |
| WED 24th June | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THURS 25th June | 10.00am | CC | God’s Blessings on Gabrielle & Nichos (Leila & Steve Sellen) |
| FRIDAY 26th June | 10.00am | CC | Mildred & Felix Perera RIP (Pryanka Perera) |
| FRIDAY 26th June | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) |
| SATURDAY 27th June | 10.00am 6.00pm | Alice Bennett O’Dowd Welfare of Frances Hirst (Liam Collins) 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) |
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.
“THE LIFEBOAT" BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. Saturday 27th June 2-4pm, at St Peter’s, Hadlow we will be holding the next in our series of workshop afternoons. Places must be booked in advance, by today (21st June). Please phone Isabelle for more information, or to reserve a place. 07873953423
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.Thank you, Jan.
Events:Malawi Fundraiser.This Saturday evening (20th June) we have the Malawi fund raising Bingo night starting at 7pm. Do please come along.Parish Picnic.
Sunday 12th July at 12.30pm, we have a parish picnic, to be held on St Margaret Clitherow School grounds. The event is new, in which we invite you all to bring a picnic and share together as a Parish community, hopefully the weather will be fine. Please come along with your families and friends, there will be games for the children. Fr Philip
THIS 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.
NEXT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
ST GREGORY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL - Summer Open Events For entry in September 2027 Open Day & Summer Fair Saturday 27 June - 11am to 1pm An opportunity to meet our staff, tour the school and enjoy entry to our Summer Fair which runs 11am – 2pm. Open Morning Tuesday 7 July - 9am to 10.30am Welcome by the Headteacher and tour of the school. Please visit sgschool.org.uk for booking information.
Congratulations to Robert Jehl de la Goublaye de Menorval who was baptized this weekend and to his parents & Godparents.