MASSES / SERVICES THIS WEEK
Wednesdays, at 6.15pm followed by Exposition & Benediction
Thursday 19 June – 10am (Corpus Christi Mass)

CONFESSIONS:  By appointment or Wednesdays 5.45pm to 6.10pm

CHURCH IS OPEN – Thursdays 11am to 1pm for visits to the Blessed Sacrament

READINGS FOR 15 JUNE
1^st Reading: Proverbs, 8:22-31, before the beginning of the earth, wisdom was brought forth.
Psalm 8: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name through all the earth!
2^nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5, To God through Christ, in the love that is poured out through the Spirit.
Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15, All that the Father has is mine; the Spirit will take what is mine and declare it to you.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, the God who is, who was and who is to come.  Alleluia.
Communion antiphon: Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who cries out, Abba, Father.

PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
That the world may grow in compassion
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.

SAINTS & FEASTS DAYS THIS WEEK
19 June – Corpus Christi – Solemnity
21 June – St Aloysius Gonzaga

19 JUNE: SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI – Mass here at 10am

2^nd COLLECTION THIS WEEK (14 June):  Day for Life
The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. In England and Wales, Day for Life is celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year. This year it falls on 15 June.
The theme is Hope does not Disappoint: Finding meaning in Suffering. It is inspired by Romans 5:5-6. St Paul invites us to see that Christian hope is not just naïve optimism but, rather, an unshakeable trust in the power and presence of God who is with us always.
MESSAGE FROM 3 BISHOPS
‘This year’s Day for Life is an invitation to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them like the Good Samaritan, bearing witness to their unique and unrepeatable value. We see this closeness in the generous and fruitful service of healthcare professionals, whose mission continues even when there is no longer any prospect of physical healing. We see it in another way in families, carers and chaplains who support their brothers and sisters who are sick or frail or struggling with the many burdens of life. As Christians, we affirm them and hold out to them the hope of Jesus Christ who does not disappoint us.’
Most Reverend John Sherrington Archbishop of Liverpool, England and Wales
Most Reverend Kevin Doran Bishop of Elphin and of Achonry, Ireland
Right Reverend John Keenan Bishop of Paisley, Scotland

1^st COMMUNION CHILDREN TODAY
Our dear children have been preparing, with their families, for this very special day, since September.  It is a blessing and a joy to be able to welcome EMILIA, NADIA, MILO and REBECCA into full Communion with the Church today. 
May the Lord bless them and keep them safe, always.

1^st COMMUNION MASSES: TODAY
Please remember all our 1^st Communion children REBECCA, EMILIA, NADIA, and MILO in your prayers
Light refreshments will be served in the hall after Mass today, for the families and all parishioners – along with a special 1^st Communion cake – and everyone is most welcome to come along.

PARISH GIVING LAST WEEK
Last week’s offertory: £184.80 Thank you, everyone.
Offertory from standing orders in May: £635.64  Thank you!

TARLETON WALKING DAY YESTERDAY
A big Thank You to Emma, John and helpers for the magnificent work yesterday: we had a terrific ‘float’ and it was a lovely spread that was very welcome.  Thank you to everyone who turned out to support this very special day for our whole community.  It was a joy.

FAMILY BBQ: SATURDAY 5 JULY at 2pm
Another date for your diary.  Adults: £10 and children: £4.  Join us for a great, fun day for the whole family. Collect a flier from the porch, with more details, or see John O’Hare for tickets. Please let any member of the Social Team know if you have any specific dietary requirements. It promises to be a great day!

FORTHCOMING SOLEMNITIES
Thursday 19 June: Solemnity of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) – Mass at 10am
Sunday 22 June: Solemnity of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), followed by a short Exposition and a special blessing for everyone.
Tuesday 24 June: Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist – Mass at 10am.

1^ST COMMUNION PROGRAMME REGISTRATIONS 2025-26
Forms are available in the porch for parents / carers to complete if they wish their child / children to register for the new programme, which will start on 14 September, for the 1^st Communion Mass in June 2026.
FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PARISH OFFICE BY 10 AUGUST.  THANK YOU!

PRAYERFUL REFLECTION BEFORE MASS
Some of our parishioners who like to pray and have a few moments of quiet reflection before the start of Mass.  And of course, we have every opportunity to have a chat and catch-up after Mass. 
Our monthly coffee mornings provide an ideal occasion for this! 

PRESBYTERY UPDATE
The family should be moving in at the start of July.  Almost all the work has now been completed.  As soon as this is done, we will be able to provide an account of the expenses involved in preparing the house for letting.

OUR CHURCH IS 75 YEARS OLD IN 2027
As announced last week, our 75^th anniversary is Holy Cross day, 2027.  Watch this space…

CHURCH CLEANING / FLOWER ARRANGING
Thank you to those who have already said that they’d be interested in helping out.  Diane would like to start putting rotas together, so please can you let her know your availability.  Church cleaning is only twice a month and flower arranging is every other week.  Please have a word with her after Mass today, or ring on 07876 363779. Thank you.

PRESBYTERY KEYS – RECALL
Please can all keys for the presbytery be returned to Diane asap.  Many thanks.

CHURCH FOODBANK
Please help us to spread the word that emergency food aid will be available from this church for Tarleton residents on THURSDAYS from 2pm to 4pm.  Help is also available to purchase weekly vouchers for the Tarleton Food Pantry.

THE HOLY YEAR JUBILEE BOOKLET / ARCHDIOCESAN DIRECTORIES 2025
We have a number of copies of the booklet which accompanies our Holy Year.  The booklet provides information and prayers for the year, all based on the theme of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.  Booklets cost £1.50. The 2025 Directories are also available and cost £4 each. There are labelled baskets for your donations.  Thank you.

VOTIVE CANDLES
People have been asking how much they should donate for a votive candle.  Fr John is happy to leave it to your discretion, as all donations will be gratefully received – whenever they are made.

GLUTEN FREE SACRAMENT AVAILABLE
Please indicate to Fr John if you need to receive a gf host when you come to receive communion.

ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA: The Loving Generosity of Christ
He is generous to exhaustion and what is most wonderful is that he gives himself thus entirely, not once only but every
day, if we wish it.  Every fresh Communion is a new gift, which Jesus Christ makes of himself.