Saturday 2nd May - Sunday 10th May 2026
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – CYCLE A - 3rd MAY 2026
SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY
ROSARY FOR LIFE – THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
Pray for Unborn Children (1-9 May)
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…
The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation Luke 1:31
PRAYER INTENTION
We offer this decade for parents facing an unplanned pregnancy: may Mary intercede for them, and let her courageous yes guide them to embrace God’s blessing of new life.
Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be
FATIMA PRAYER
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls to heaven,
especially those most need of Thy mercy.
The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation Luke 1:41-42
PRAYER INTENTION
We offer this decade for the support of new life: may families and friends of expectant mothers, like St Elizabeth, rejoice in God’s gift of new life and support them with love and joy on this precious journey.
Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity Luke 2:11-12
PRAYER INTENTION
We offer this decade for expectant mothers: may all expectant mothers be strengthened by the Christ-child, and like Mary, trust in the Lord and be filled with his peace, comfort and love.
Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation Luke 2:22
PRAYER INTENTION
We offer this decade for expectant fathers: may St Joseph support all fathers, so that by his example of protecting the baby Jesus, they are guided to faithfully protect the precious gift of life God has entrusted to them.
Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple Luke 2:49
PRAYER INTENTION
We offer this decade for the protection of all children: may all children who have died from abortion, and children who are lost, deemed unwanted or abandoned, be embraced by the Sacred Heart of Jesus and know his protection, love and peace.
Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
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) Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
CONCLUDING PRAYER Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
MEMORARE Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
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.
May all the Angels and Saints in heaven, pray for us.
90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 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 is on 9th May 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.
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.
Safeguarding Sunday 2026. Sunday 3rd May is Safeguarding Sunday. We are called to protect, called to care, called to act. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Find out more about Safeguarding Sunday at rcaos.org.uk/safeguardingsunday or via the QR code.
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.
MAY COLLECTIONS
3rd – Building Fund
17th – World Communications Sunday
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.
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 14th 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 2nd May W St. Athanasius
Family Marian Devotion at home
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER W
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Severine Carrasco RIP
Sunday 3rd May W
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Paul McDonagh RIP
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Holy Souls
Monday 4th May R
The English Martyrs
No public mass today
Tuesday 5th May W Feria
7.00 pm Daily Rosary
7.30 pm Holy Souls
Wednesday 6th May W Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Anthony Filugell RIP
Thursday 7th May W Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Holy Souls
Friday 8th May W Feria
9.30 am Prayers for the Dead
10.00 am Mildred Fernandes RIP
Saturday 9th May W Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER W
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Derek & Tracey D’Souza TG
Sunday 10th May W
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Vanitha Mary TG on her birthday
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Holy Souls