Saturday 16th May - Sunday 24th May 2026
- May 15
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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – CYCLE A – 17th MAY 2026
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS SUNDAY
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2026
CANDIDATE CONFIRMATION NAME
1. Isaac Devadas Paul
2. Isabel Ann Jose Catherine
3. Eva Paola Pescatore Monica
4. Shinnelle Nyarkoaa Esther
5. Chipo- Marie Adelaide
6. Philip Daniel Benedict
7. Rahel Daniel Teresa
8. Shresta Reddy Yeruva Francis
9. Catherine Rose Binu Catherine
10. Deborah Toluwalase Adewale Catherine
Please pray for our 10 young people who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday.
Special thanks to Reverend Canon Victor Darlington, Episcopal Vicar for the South East Area, who will be confirming them and Fr. Innocent Ezeonyeasi for supporting them through their confirmation programme. Thank you to their catechist Zubie Patel, who guided their formation and learning and Bernadette Adusei for her support throughout. Thank you also to their families, sponsors and all those in the parish who have helped prepare for this special day.
We encourage all of our young parishioners to join the Youth Circle every 4th Sunday of the month with the 11:00 am mass, to help them deepen their faith and support the parish community.
ROSARY FOR LIFE - The Luminous Mysteries
Pray for People with Disabilities (17-23 May)
Prayer intention: We offer this decade for all people living with a disability: may they know they are beloved children of God, chosen and called by name.
SIGN OF THE CROSS - In the name of the Father…
APOSTLE’S CREED - I believe in God…
OUR FATHER - Our Father who art…
HAIL MARY - Hail Mary full of grace… (Repeat 3x)
GLORY BE - Glory be to the Father…
First Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
Fourth Mystery: The Transfiguration Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
CLOSING PRAYER - Mary, Queen of Peace, grant us peace in our hearts, harmony in our families and peace throughout the world. Watch over those in the fear and shadow of war, and protect them with your motherly love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HAIL HOLY QUEEN (SALVE REGINA)
CONCLUDING PRAYER
MEMORARE
LITANY
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
90TH ANNIVERSARY NOTICES
Our 90th anniversary celebration mass is on 12th July 2026 AT 10.00 AM. Archbishop John Wilson will grace the occasion. Please save the date.
· The next meeting will be on Saturday, 6th June at 12.00 noon in the porch.
· Legion of Mary visits: 8 members of LoM will be in our Parish from 20th – 27th June, conducting door to door visits. If you are able to support them in any way, please email the parish office or speak with Fr Innocent.
· Relic of St Thomas More: We are pleased to announce that we have obtained a relic of St Thomas More which will be on display for the whole month of June. We are looking for volunteers who are able to speak on the life of our patron saint to visitors/school groups. Materials will be provided. Please speak with Fr Innocent or email the office if interested.
· Felicitations: Parishioners who have lived here 50 years & over will receive recognition on the day of our celebrations. Kindly send in your names and details to bostallpark@rcaos.org.uk.
· Stalls: 3 stalls/tables will be allowed to be on display on our Anniversary day. Anyone interested should kindly reach out to the Parish Office.
PARISH NOTICES
Confirmation Mass – 17TH May 2026
First Holy Communion Mass – 14TH June 2026
Let us keep all our candidates in prayer in the lead up to and on the days of these most important moments in their lives.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE. To assist the sick, elderly & housebound by Legion of Mary, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & the Parish Priest, please help them fill the request form available in the porch.
MAY COLLECTIONS
17th – World Communications Sunday
Rosary For Life. Archbishop John is calling on all of us to join him in praying the Rosary for Life this May (Month of Mary). Together we will pray through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious & Luminous Mysteries, each one offered for the most vulnerable facing growing threats to life including those involved in abortion (1-9 May), war & persecution (10-16 May), the disabled (17-23 May) and elderly (24-30 May). For video, audio and written versions of the Rosary for Life, visit rcaos.org.uk/rosaryforlife.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The next session of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will take place in September 2026. Please keep an eye on our newsletter/website or speak with Fr Innocent for further information.
PARISH GROUPS' NOTICES
LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 28th May at 12.30 pm in the hall.
LEGION OF MARY. Meeting every Friday at 7.00 pm in the church porch.
We are looking for volunteers with cars, to assist the LoM members with picking & dropping from 22 – 26 June. Kindly email the office or speak with Fr Innocent if you are able to help.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 16th May W St Simon Stock
Family Marian Devotion at home
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER W
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Deniss Lapin RIP
Sunday 17th May W
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Paul McDonagh RIP
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Confirmation Candidates
Monday 18th May W Feria
No public mass today
Tuesday 19th May W Feria
7.00 pm Daily Rosary
7.30 pm Sr Mary Alphonsine RIP
Wednesday 20th May W Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Remy Fernandes RIP
Thursday 21st May W Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Vanitha TG
Friday 22nd May W Feria
9.30 am Prayers for the Dead
10.00 am Lucy Dias RIP (anniversary)
Saturday 23rd May W Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
PENTECOST SUNDAY R
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Danny O’Brien RIP
Sunday 24th May R
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Milita DeMello RIP & Afra Collaco RIP
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Holy Souls