Trinity Sunday – Parish Newsletters for 15th June

Parish Newsletter – St. Wulstan’s & St. John the Evangelist
Trinity Sunday – Parish Newsletters for 15th June

Dear Parishioners,

Welcome to this week’s parish email update, which includes your Parish Newsletter and the Wednesday Word sheets for this and next week’s liturgies.

🔔 STOP PRESS

Pope Leo to Canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis – the First Millennial Saint
A momentous announcement has been made from the Vatican!
📅 Canonization Date: September 7, 2025
📰 Read More: Carlo Acutis to be canonized

🕊️ First Holy Communion

Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday.
It was truly a joy to witness so many young parishioners participating in the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

🙏 Special thanks to Fr John and Fr Michael for celebrating this beautiful liturgy, and to everyone who helped prepare the children on their faith journey.

☕ Afternoon Tea Social – A Sweet Success!

With 45 attendees, the recent Parishes Afternoon Tea Party was another heartwarming event!
It was wonderful to see members from both St. Wulstan’s and St. John’s enjoying good food, laughter, and community spirit.

🙏 Thank you to:

  • Everyone who brought dishes, served tea, and helped clean up
  • Pat T for running the raffle – raising over £120
  • Ann L for her engaging talk on her Camino Way pilgrimage

✝️ St John’s Piety Stall

We’re delighted to welcome Angela Cunningham as the new coordinator of the Piety Stall — a role once lovingly fulfilled by her mother, Irene.
Come and browse the thoughtful items Angela has prepared for this month.

📅 Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars

📍 Tuesday 10th June – Men of Faith Gathering
🕖 7:00 PM | St. Wulstan’s – Begins with half Holy Hour
This informal group, meeting monthly, is a space for men to explore and share their Catholic faith.

📍 Saturday 21st June – CAFOD Legacy Giving Event
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | St Mary’s College, Oscott
Discover how to leave a lasting faith-filled legacy.
📌 RSVP here

📍 Saturday 21st June – St Wulstan’s School Summer Fayre
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Free Entry
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon!

📍 Sunday 22nd June – CAFOD Parish Meeting
🕢 7:30 PM | St. Wulstan’s Community Centre
All are welcome!

📍 Saturday 28th June – Baptism Preparation Course
🕥 10:30 AM | St. Wulstan’s
📞 Please contact Margaret Oldham before attending: 07751 012870

📍 Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th July – North Staffs Deanery Eucharistic Congress
Organised by Fr Julian Green – printed programs now available in all church porches.

🧠 Last Week’s Quiz Answers

  1. Second Largest Cities:
    • Hamburg (Germany), Milan (Italy), Mombasa (Kenya), Cape Town (South Africa), Ankara (Turkey), Kharkiv (Ukraine)
  2. King Lear’s Daughters: Goneril, Regan, Cordelia
  3. Aid to the Church in Need founder, Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, was nicknamed The Bacon Priest

❓ This Week’s Quiz Questions

  1. In textile production, what is meant by “warp” and “weft”?
  2. Why are Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Indonesia, Ecuador, and Brazil significant in chocolate production?
  3. In the USA this week, which two major public figures had a very public falling out?

Have a peaceful and blessed week ahead.
Warm regards,
Tony
Parish Communications – St. Wulstan’s & St. John the Evangelist

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