Saturday 20th June - Sunday 28th June 2026
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TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A – 21st JUNE 2026
Day for Life Collection
Day of Prayer for Men & Fathers
St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Foster Father of Jesus Christ
Just as it is obvious that Mary would be specially created by God, so it should be as obvious that St. Joseph was not an afterthought, but the man whom God had specially created for his unique role in salvation history. For of all the ways that we may consider Joseph, of all the things that he is the patron of, there is no greater description of his role in salvation history than spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus. God gratuitously chose to redeem us and to do so by becoming man and dying on the Cross. Yet the first step was to be conceived in the womb and born of a virgin who was wedded to the great Joseph.
But why does Mary need a spouse and Jesus a foster father to begin with? In answer, we refer to St. Thomas Aquinas, who says that “grace perfects nature.” In other words, while Jesus and Mary are full of grace, this doesn’t negate their natural human needs. There is a need for a husband and father figure to provide for the material needs of food, drink and shelter; to safeguard the child’s Messianic claims, which would’ve been dismissed were he conceived out of wedlock; to protect the mother and child against the devil, which comes, for example, in the form of Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents.
Furthermore, this husband and father figure provides exalted testimony for us, as well: by cloaking Mary’s virginity, we see the virginal state honoured, while by Joseph’s marriage to Mary, we likewise see matrimony honoured. Mary and Joseph’s marriage was as true as any other, even if virginal, for they attained an inseparable union of souls and embraced their duties as spouses and parents, tending to one another and rearing the Christ child. Their union constitutes the perfection of marriage.
That Joseph is the spouse of Mary and the foster father of Jesus means that he is the head of the Holy Family. And as head of the Holy Family, Joseph is, therefore, the Patron of the Universal Church, the Holy Family being the prototype of the Church, itself the perpetuation of the Incarnation in time. The relevance of this for us is simple: if Joseph is the head of the Holy Family and Patron of the Universal Church, then we ought to take him as our patron as well. Devotion to Joseph is as necessary today as ever!
Source: Excerpt from https://www.denvercatholic.org/the-great-st-joseph-spouse-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-and-foster-father-of-jesus-christ
PRAYER FOR PARISH RENEWAL
Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us together and calling us to serve as your disciples. You have charged us through your Son, Jesus, with the great mission of evangelizing and witnessing your love to the world.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern Your will for the spiritual renewal of our parish. Give us strength, courage, and clear vision as we use our gifts to serve you.
We entrust our parish to the care of Mary, our mother, and ask for her intercession and guidance as we strive to bear witness to the Gospel and build a community of faith, hope, and love. Amen.
St Thomas More… Pray for us!
Mary, Mother of Vocations…Pray for us!
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus …Have mercy on us!
PARISH 90th ANNIVERSARY RENEWAL PROGRAMME
2nd July – Thursday - Anniversary Triduum – Day 1 - 7:30pm - Church
3rd July – Friday - Anniversary Triduum – Day 2 - 7:30pm - Church
4th July – Saturday - Anniversary Triduum – Day 3 - 7:30pm - Church
5th July – Sunday - Final Day - General Veneration of the Relics at all 3 Masses
- Commissioning at 11:00am Mass only
PARISH 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 last meeting will be on Saturday 27th June at 12.00 noon in the porch.
· 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.
ALTAR SERVER’S TRAINING FOR ANNIVERSARY MASS
SATURDAYS: 27TH JUNE & 4TH JULY at 11:00 am.
Please do well to attend BOTH training sessions.
We need:
1x MC, 1x Cross Bearer, 2x Acolytes, 1x Thurifer, 1x Boat holder, 1x Bishop’s Mitre holder, 1x Bishop’s Crozier holder.
Bring & Share Buffet Lunch – 12th July (90th Anniversary). The UCM & parishioners are organising a “Bring & Share Buffet Lunch” to celebrate our 90th anniversary. Contributions of food and offers of help with setting up, serving, or clearing away would be greatly appreciated. Please complete the form available after every weekend mass to let us know what you can provide. Delivery arrangements for food items will be given nearer the date. Please label all dishes with ingredients. Thank you and God bless you.
PARISH NOTICES
DAY FOR LIFE COLLECTION 21st June.
This day is dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The proceeds provide core funding to assist life-related activities supported by the Church.
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.
JUNE SECOND COLLECTIONS. 21ST – Day for Life & 28th – Peter’s Pence
PETER’S PENCE. The offering to the Holy Father is destined to church needs, humanitarian initiatives & social promotion projects, as well as to support the Holy See. Aid is given to bishops or dioceses in need, catholic education, assistance to refugees & immigrants etc.
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
As part of our parish renewal, we are glad to announce the start of a new Youth Group for ages 14 to 17 years on the 4th Sunday of each month at 10: 00 am in the Parish Hall. Activities will focus on building youth confidence, centered around our identity as children of God, so that teens are able to build self-esteem and develop friendships & strong foundations in faith in a safe, engaging & fun environment. The first youth group will be held on 28th June. All are welcome!
LEGION OF MARY. Meeting every Friday at 7.00 pm in the church porch.
All are welcome.
LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 25th June at 12.30 pm in the hall.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 20th June R St Alban
Family Marian Devotion at home
12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME G
Day of Prayer for Men & Fathers
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Sharon D’Souza TG
7.30 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar
Sunday 21st June G
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Parish Renewal
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Hazel Allan RIP
1.00 pm – 6.00 pm Adoration & veneration of the relic
Monday 22nd June R
SS. John Fisher & Thomas More
9.30 am Daily Rosary
10.00 am Legion of Mary Missions
Tuesday 23rd June G Feria
9.30 am Daily Rosary
10.00 am Legion of Mary Missions
Wednesday 24th June W
The Nativity of St John the Baptist
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Armand Rodrigues RIP
7.30 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar
Thursday 25th June G Feria
9.30 am Adoration & Prayer for Vocations
10.00 am Terence Galligan RIP
Friday 26th June G Feria
9.30 am Prayers for the Dead
10.00 am Parish Renewal
7.30 pm Welcome Mass
Saturday 27th June G Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
SS. PETER & PAUL, Solemnity R
Day of Prayer for Women & Mothers
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Legion of Mary TG
7.30 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar
Sunday 28th June R
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Parish Renewal
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Parish Renewal
1.00 pm – 6.00 pm Adoration & veneration of the relic