Twenty-first Sunday
Published
New Sanctuary Carpet A big thanks to the individual donors who contributed to the new Sanctuary carpet in Corpus Christi church, it looks really beautiful.
New Stained-Glass Window Mary Woodhouse in her will asked for a stained-glass image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Lady Chapel, it was commissioned several months ago and has now arrived. I will invite Bishop Paul to come to the parish to bless it soon. Thanks to the Parish Pastoral Council members who all contributed to this happening.
Scripture Reflection. Simon’s name was changed to Peter by Jesus to signify his new vocation: “Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Kepha” (which is translated Peter).” (John 1:42). In the Scriptures, when a person’s name is changed it signifies a new vocation—Abram becomes Abraham, Sarai becomes Sarah, Jacob becomes Israel, Hoshea becomes Joshua and Simon becomes Peter and there are other name changes in the Scriptures. Peter’s name has great meaning. In Aramaic, the language spoken in Palestine at the time of Jesus, the name “Peter” and the word “rock” were the same word, “Kepha.” So, in Aramaic, Jesus would have said, “You are Kepha and on this Kepha I will build my Church.” Of course, Jesus is the foundation stone on which the Church is founded but the Pope is the visible human head of the Church on earth, an office and vocation founded by Jesus to guide the Church: “You are Kepha and on this Kepha I will build my Church.” On many other occasions in Scripture, we see Jesus giving precedence to Peter. Above all we think of Jesus’ appearance to the apostles by the Sea of Galilee when he asked Peter if he loved him and commanded him to look after the flock of the Church: Fr Philip
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY (A)
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT 22nd AUG | 6.00pm | CC | For the People of the Parish |
| 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 |
| SAINT BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE | |||
| MON 24th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Eileen & Ernest Presnell RIP (Suzanne McGoldrick) |
| TUE 25th AUG | 10.00am | SJ | Hilda Bache RIP (Jan Harman) |
| WED 26th AUG | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THU 27th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Martina & Brian Wilkins RIP |
| FRI 28th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Special Intentions Fr Peter Murphy (Tina Kirk) |
| FRI 28th AUG | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) God’s blessings on Charlotte Milmo & Ian Wallace (Martin Milmo) |
| SAT 29th AUG | 10.00am | CC | Martina Wilkins RIP (Tina Kirk) |
| SAT 29th AUG | 6.00pm | CC | Patrick Duddy RIP (Liam Collins) |
| TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY (A) | |||
| SUN 30thAug | 8.30am | SJ | John Sr., Mollie & Gerard Murphy RIP(Jacinta Goldup) |
| SUN 30thAug | 10.00am | CC | Margaret Collins RIP (Tina Kirk) |
| SUN 30thAug | 12noon | SPH | For the People of the Parish |
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.
TONBRIDGE Hall Bookings: Please contact the parish office during office hours 01732 353984 or by email. Not in the evenings or week-ends
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 November.
NB The Parish Office is closed Tuesday 25th August.
Congratulations to Sariah Shodeinde who was baptized on 1st August & to George Rich-Amo who was baptized this weekend and to their parents and godparents.