Sunday 25 May - Sixth Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 26 May9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 28 May12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassThursday 29 May - Ascension Day7.30pm Sung Mass at St Nicholas, RadfordFriday 30 May9.00am Morning Prayer12.00noon Service of Reflection with healing ministries, followed by lunchSaturday 31 May10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open2.00pm Mass followed by tea and rosary - the May Devoton of the local Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham. Please note change from the usual time for the Mass Sunday 1 June - Seventh Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESActs 15:1-2, 22-29Part of Psalm 67 R/ Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.Revelation 21:10-14,22-23Alleluia, alleluia.If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord,and my Father will love him, and we will come to him. Alleluia.John 14:23-29 (pages 486-488 of the Sunday Missal)ANNUAL MEETINGS The Annual Meetings took place last Sunday. Thank you to everyone who attended.Patricia Bolton and Ian Johnston were re-elected as churchwardens. Andrew Barron, Carol Johnston, Sheila Polanyk, Margaret Oliver and Mark Power were elected to the PCC.The meeting received reports that gave thanks for all that has happened in the past year, and helped us focus on the challenges of the year ahead, particularly our future mission and our financial challenges. PRODUCE FAYREThe recent produce fayre raised £148.10 for the parish. We are grateful to all who contributed to this effort. FORTHCOMING DATES FOR THE DIARYThursday 29 May - Ascension Day7.30pm Sung Mass at St Nicholas, RadfordSaturday 31 May—Walsingham Cell May Devotion2.00pm Mass here at St John’s, followed by tea and devotionsSaturday 7 June—Bishop Sophie’s Welcome ServiceAt the Cathedral at 2.00pm. Tickets are required.Saturday 14 June—Oswestry Festival St John’s hosts this festival with Bishop Paul. 12.00noon Mass followed by lunch, catechesis and devotions. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESActs 7:55-60, Part of Psalm 97, Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20 John 17:20-26 (pages 501-503 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 18 May - Fifth Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 19 May9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 21 May12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 23 May9.00am Morning PrayerSaturday 24 May10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open12.30pm MassSunday 25 May - Sixth Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESActs 14:21b-27Part of Psalm 145 R/ I will bless your name for ever, my God and king.Revelation 21:1-5aAlleluia, alleluia.A new commandment I give to you, says the Lord,that you love one another, just as I have loved you.Alleluia.John 13:31-33a,34-35 (pages 482-483 of the Sunday Missal)ANNUAL MEETINGS TODAY The Annual Meetings of the Parish will take place TODAY at 12.30pm, following the morning Mass.Nominations are now open for :· TWO church wardens· SIX members of the Parochial Church Council (3 to serve for three years, 2 to serve for 2 years and 1 to serve for 1 year) · ONE representative to the Deanery Synod. Do please stay for the meeting as we need to elect a strong PCC to address various key matters this year. FORTHCOMING DATES FOR THE DIARYThursday 29 May—Ascension DaySung Mass at St Nicholas, Radford at 7.30pmSaturday 31 May—Walsingham Cell May Devotion2.00pm Mass here at St John’s, followed by tea and devotionsSaturday 7 June—Bishop Sophie’s Welcome ServiceAt the Cathedral at 2.00pm. Tickets are required.Saturday 14 June—Oswestry Festival St John’s hosts this festival with Bishop Paul. 12.00noon Mass followed by lunch, catechesis and devotions. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESActs 15:1-2, 22-29, Part of Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10-14,22-23 John 14:23-29 (pages 486-488 of the Sunday Missal)
The people of St John's are looking forward to hosting this regional festival for Bishop Paul. Do come along to enjoy worship and fellowship with others from across this region of the See of Oswestry.The programme for the day:12.00noon Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of ReconciliationLunch2.15pm Catechesis - a time of teaching given by the Bishop3.00pm Afternoon Devotion All are welcome to join us for this day, whether or not you are part of the See of Oswestry.
Sunday 11 May - Fourth Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 12 May9.00am Morning PrayerWednesday 14 May12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 16 May9.00am Morning Prayer2.30pm Mass at Earlsdon Park VillageSaturday 17 May10.00am - 12.00noon Church and cafe open12.30pm MassSunday 18 May - Fifth Sunday of Easter11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESActs 13:14,43b-52Part of Psalm 100 R/ We are his people, the sheep of his flock.Revelation 7:9,13a,14b-17Alleluia, alleluia.I am the good shepherd, says the Lord.I know my sheep and my own know me.Alleluia.John 10:27-30 (pages 478-479 of the Sunday Missal)ANNUAL MEETINGS, SUNDAY 18 MAY The Annual Meetings of the Parish will take place NEXT SUNDAY at 12.30pm, following the morning Mass.Nominations are now open for :· TWO church wardens· SIX members of the Parochial Church Council (3 to serve for three years, 2 to serve for 2 years and 1 to serve for 1 year) · ONE representative to the Deanery Synod. Nomination forms are available at the back of church, as are copies of the annual report. Do please take a copy of that to read in advance of the meeting. BISHOP SOPHIE’S WELCOME SERVICEThe new Bishop of Coventry, Rt Rev Sophie Jelley, will begin her ministry in the diocese at a service of welcome on Saturday 7 June at 2.00pm in the Cathedral. Unfortunately, tickets are required. If you would like to attend, please book online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/service-of-welcome-and-installation-of-bishop-sophie-jelley-tickets-1309744885209?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl or speak to Fr Dexter.READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESActs 14:21b-27Part of Psalm 145Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a,34-35 (pages 482-483 of the Sunday Missal)
