Week Commencing 30th June 2025

 

🕊️ Weekly Parish Newsletter
St. Wulstan’s & St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parishes
Issue: Week Commencing 30th June 2025

📖 Reflection & Remembrance

As we gather in faith this week, let us take a moment to remember those who have experienced bereavement over the past year. The journey of “firsts” after loss can be deeply painful, and your continued prayers and compassion are a source of great comfort.

🕯️ St. John’s Piety Stall: Special Offers

Angela is currently refreshing the stock at St. John’s Piety Stall. To make room for new items, several current products are available at reduced prices. A perfect opportunity to find a devotional gift or personal treasure at a bargain.

✊🏽 CAFOD Campaign: Stop the Debt Crisis

Throughout July and August, we will be highlighting CAFOD’s urgent campaign to tackle global debt injustice. Expect a short message at Mass and opportunities to sign a petition advocating for:

  1. Cancellation of unjust debt
  2. Introduction of a Debt Justice Law
  3. Establishing a new UN framework to prevent future debt crises

📌 Learn more and sign the petition online: Call for debt justice in the Jubilee Year
📖 Further reading: Vatican-backed economist report on the debt crisis

🛒 Support for Refugees via Sanctus

Thank you for your continued generosity. Donations to Sanctus, supporting local refugees, have dropped in recent months. We kindly ask parishioners to consider contributing simple items: tinned tomatoes, dry goods, toiletries—no gift is too small.

📺 Livestream Access

Join us virtually for Mass via our official YouTube channel:
🔗 St Wulstan’s Livestream

🕊️ Kenelm Youth Trust

Libby’s recent report to the North Staffs APC is attached for your interest. A valuable insight into the faith development work among our youth.

📅 Dates for Your Diary

  • Saturday 28th June | 10:30 AM
    Baptism Preparation Course at St. Wulstan’s
    📞 Please contact Mrs. Margaret Oldham on 07751 012870 prior to attending.
  • Sunday 29th June | After 9:15 AM Mass
    Scones & Jams Sale – Help raise funds for our kitchen refurbishment. Homemade jams, marmalades, and freshly baked fruit scones with strawberry jam and cream available.
    Got jam jars? We’ll happily take them (no coffee jars, please).
  • Sunday 6th July | 6:00 PM
    Concert – Staffordshire Chamber Orchestra
    An evening of musical excellence at St. Wulstan’s.
  • Tuesday 8th July
    Men of Faith Gathering
    Holy Half Hour followed by a social.
  • Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th July
    North Staffs Deanery Eucharistic Congress 2025
    Organised by Fr. Julian Green. Printed programmes now available in church porches.
  • Tuesday 15th July | 7:00 PM
    Induction Mass of Fr. John Waters as Parish Priest of St. Wulstan’s
  • Wednesday 16th July
    Organ Recital at St. Wulstan’s – Join us for an evening of sacred music.

🧠 Last Week’s Quiz Answers

  1. Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
    a) Liverpool
    b) Paddy’s Wigwam
    c) Awarded Grade 1 listed status for architecture
  2. Tercets, Quatrains & Stanzas – Found in Poetry
  3. Antoinette Perry Award – Known as the Tony Award

❓ This Week’s Quiz

  1. Which countries use the following currencies: yen, yuan, krone, rupee, shekel?
  2. In which upcoming competition are 23 Brits set to compete in the first round?
  3. Which supermarket recently launched a “strawberries and crème” sandwich for £2.80?

Wishing you a blessed and joyful week ahead.

— Parish Office

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