Sunday 25th May – Sixth Sunday of Easter newsletters

 Parish Newsletter – Half-Term Special Edition
St. Wulstan’s Catholic Church, Wolstanton & St. John the Evangelist, Chesterton
Covering: Sunday 26th May – Sunday 9th June 2025

📩 Welcome!

Dear Parishioners,
We hope you’re enjoying the half-term break! Attached are your parish newsletters for this and next week — a 2-for-1 treat — along with Wednesday Word sheets to help guide your reflections ahead of each Sunday’s Mass.

🙏 Altar Servers Needed for Weekday Masses

Fr. John has renewed his appeal for volunteer Altar Servers to assist during weekday Masses. If you are willing and able to help, please add your name to the sign-up sheet available at the back of both churches from this weekend.

🚫 Parking Reminder at St. John’s

Now that we have new tenants in the presbytery, please ensure no parking in the following areas:

  • In front of the house gates
  • Church hall fire exit
  • Bin area

Your cooperation is appreciated in respecting these designated areas.

⛪ Feast of the Ascension – Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday 29th May

  • 🕙 10:00 AM Mass at St. Wulstan’s
  • 🕕 6:00 PM Mass at St. John’s

🍓 Fundraising After Mass

Sunday 1st June
After the 9:15 AM Mass at St. Wulstan’s, homemade scones, jam, and marmalade will be on sale in aid of parish fundraising.

✝️ Mass of Anointing

Tuesday 3rd June – 11:00 AM | 📍 St. John’s Parish Hall
If you or someone you know needs transport assistance, please complete the sign-up sheet at the back of church. Your response will also help with catering arrangements for lunch following the Mass.

🕊️ First Holy Communion

Saturday 7th June – 11:00 AM | 📍 St. Wulstan’s
Please keep our young parishioners in your prayers as they receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

☕ Afternoon Tea Party

Sunday 8th June – 2:30 to 4:30 PM | 📍 St. John’s Hall
A chance to reconnect! Enjoy:

  • Buffet-style tea
  • Quizzes & puzzles
  • Friendly conversation
  • Raffle draw

📩 If you’re able to help with catering or clean-up, please contact:
Tony
📧 tonyj27@aol.com | 📱 07968 130293

👥 Men of Faith Gathering

Tuesday 10th June – 7:00 PM | 📍 St. Wulstan’s
An informal spiritual support group for men, beginning with half Holy Hour. Open to all men navigating faith in today’s world.

☕ Sunday Refreshments – Thank You!

Thank you to all who support post-Mass refreshments at both parishes. Your presence and help foster a true sense of community and fellowship. Why not invite someone new to join you next time?

🧠 Quiz Corner

Last Week’s Answers:

  1. Edward Jenner – Discovered the smallpox vaccine
  2. China – Location of new Catholic churches in Hubei and Shanxi
  3. Olly Alexander – Represented the UK in Eurovision

This Week’s Questions:

  1. Word Meanings:
    a) Petrichor – ?
    b) Fudgel – ?
    c) Overmorrow – ?
  2. Which Polish astronomer, who died on 24th May 1543, proposed that the Sun is the centre of the planetary system?
  3. Which football manager claims: “I always win something in my second season at a club”?

Wishing you a joyful and blessed week ahead,
Tony
Parish Communications

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