Saturday 27th June - Sunday 5th July 2026
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SS. PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES – CYCLE A – 28th JUNE 2026
Peter’s Pence Collection
Day of Prayer for Women & Mothers
Mary, Woman and Mother
Some reflections based upon one of Pope St. John Paul II’s apostolic letters: Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women):
Early on in this text, the sainted pope connects the protoevangelium of Genesis 3:15 with St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. The former speaks of enmity between the serpent and his offspring, on the one hand, and “the woman” and her offspring on the other. St. Paul sees in Mary (the woman) and her son (Jesus) the fulfilment of this prophetic promise. As John Paul II explains, “‘When the time had fully come, God sent forth his son, born of a woman.’ With these words of his Letter to the Galatians (4:4), the Apostle Paul links together the principal moments which essentially determine the fulfilment of the mystery ‘pre-determined in God’ (cf. Ephesians 1:9)”. Mary is both woman and mother, and her particular significance in salvation history is inseparable from these two distinct but related facts. As the pontiff writes further: “A woman is to be found at the centre of this salvific event [the incarnation]”. Mary’s union with God, which exceeds every expectation, takes on a significance for the whole of humanity, which “manifests the extraordinary dignity of the ‘woman’”. “From this point of view,” he continues, “the ‘woman’ is the representative and the archetype of the whole human race: she represents the humanity which belongs to all human beings, both men and women.” In a profound way, Mary’s example is to be followed by all humans. “The dignity of every human being and the vocation corresponding to that dignity find their definitive measure in union with God. Mary, the woman of the Bible, is the most complete expression of this dignity and vocation. For no human being, male or female, created in the image and likeness of God, can in any way attain fulfilment apart from this image and likeness”. Yet at the same time, her distinctive womanly character is not abolished, for “the event at Nazareth highlights a form of union with the living God which can only belong to the ‘woman,’ Mary: the union between mother and son. The Virgin of Nazareth truly becomes the Mother of God”. All of this is accomplished through the interplay of God’s special election and grace given to Mary and her free assent, her fiat: “Let it be with me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).
Source: Excerpt from https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/mary-woman-and-mother/
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
90TH ANNIVERSARY NOTICES
90TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATES
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
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. 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.
A Day With Mary is hosting an International Symposium from 29 July to 31 July 2026 at St Mary's Catholic Church, West Croydon Further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org/symposium
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, centred 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.
LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 9th July at 12.30 pm in the hall.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
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 Sacred Heart intentions
1.00 pm – 6.00 pm Adoration & veneration of the relic
Monday 29th June G Feria
No Public Mass
Tuesday 30th June G Feria
7.00 pm Daily Rosary
7.30 pm Eileen & Patrick Connole RIP
Wednesday 1st July G Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Eileen Chapman RIP
7.30 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar
Thursday 2nd July G Feria
9.30 am Adoration & Prayer for Vocations
10.00 am Tom & Rose Loughnane anniversary RIP
7.30 pm Anniversary Triduum Day 1
Friday 3rd July R St Thomas, Apostle
9.30 am Prayers for the Dead
10.00 am Holy Souls
7.30 pm Anniversary Triduum Day 2
Saturday 4th July G Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME G
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Sacred Heart intentions
7.30 pm Anniversary Triduum Day 3
Sunday 5th July G
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Diana Pereira TG on 90th birthday
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Sacred Heart intentions
11.00 am Commissioning