The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
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The body of the Blessed Mother was preserved from corruption, like that of the Son. On this day the Church invites us to contemplate this mystery: it shows us that God wishes to save the whole man, that is, to save soul and body. Jesus rose with body he had assumed from Mary; and he ascended to the Father with his transfigured humanity; with his body, a body like ours, but transfigured. The Assumption of Mary, a human being, gives us confirmation of what our glorious fate will be. This – the “resurrection of the flesh” – is a specific element of Christian revelation, a cornerstone of our faith. (Pope Francis)
Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, who today were exalted above the choirs of angels into eternal triumph with Christ (Vigil Antiphon)
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT 15th AUG | 6.00pm | CC | Peter Jones RIP |
| SUN 16th AUG | 8.30am | SJ | Zenaide Albasin RIP & Barbara Albasin RIP(Simplicia Ramm) |
| SUN 16th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Philomena & William (Vipin & family) |
| SUN 16th AUG | 12noon | SPH | For the People of the Parish |
| MON 17th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Simon Presnell RIP (Suzanne McGoldrick) |
| TUE 18th AUG | 10.00am | SJ | Liz Arthur RIP (Marie Marriott) |
| WED 19th AUG | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THU 20th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Welfare of Ann Jones (Maura Branch)Florence O’Grady |
| FRI 21st AUG | 10.00am | CC | Giovanni &Lucia Mosconi RIP (Gianpaolo) |
| FRI 21st AUG | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) Holy Souls |
| SAT 22nd AUG | 10.00am | CC | Margaret Collins RIP (Lisa Nicholls) |
| SAT 22nd AUG | 6.00pm | CC | For the People of the Parish |
| TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY (A) | |||
| SUN 23rd AUG | 8.30am | SJ | Sisters Mary Ethna & Mary Baptist RIP(Marie Marriott) |
| SUN 23rd AUG | 10.00am | CC | Nigel Green RIP (Caroline MacGregor) |
| SUN 23rd AUG | 12noon | SPH | Judith & David Bogie RIP |
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. Now on a a break for the Summer.
Parish Bereavement Support: Please see our new leaflets with full details, at the back of each church.
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 ANNUAL RIDE & STRIDE for churches is on Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 5.00pm. There are some sponsorship forms at the Narthex in Corpus Christi plus a sign-up list to look after the cyclists & walkers when they arrive. Half the sponsorship money raised comes to the parish. Neil Mardon, who has organised this for the parish for many years is stepping down – any volunteers to take it over?
HOLY FACE DEVOTION There will not be a prayer meeting on Saturday 29th August at Corpus Christi, nor on the 1st Tuesday of September which will be replaced by a meeting on the following Tuesday 8th September at St. Justus.
STANDING ORDER PAYERS (CC) There are still second collection envelopes left in the Narthex, please pick yours up as you will be needing them!
PRESBYTERY PARKING The parking space at the side of the presbytery is for clergy and office only. Parishioner’s parking is the Fisher Hall car park, if it is full at Mass times, then you might have to double park.Thank you to those who have requested Mass Intentions.The first available dates are now in October.‘Life is made up of little things.A hint of yesterdaya promise for tomorrow:of love, laughter, smiles andmaking the most of each momentthat God has given us.’ Anon
Congratulations to Sariah Shodeinde who was baptised on 1st August & to George Rich-Amo who was baptized this weekend and to their parents and godparents.