SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2019
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITORS
Pope’s Intentions for the month of June
Evangelization: The Mode of Life of Priests – That priests, through the modesty & humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
Mass Times
| Sunday 23 | Holy Masses | FIRST HOLY COMMUNION |
| 10.00am | FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN | |
| 06.00pm | Polish Mass | |
| Monday 24 | Holy Mass | The Nativity of St John The Baptist |
| 09.30am | Richard Rooke R.I.P. | |
| 07.00pm | ‘Bible Basics’ in the Hall | |
| Tuesday 25 | Holy Mass | |
| 09.30am | Ann Molloy’s Intentions | |
| Wednesday 26 | NO MASS | |
| Thursday 27 | Holy Mass | |
| 09.30am | Tim Walton R.I.P. | |
| Friday 28 | Holy Mass | The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| 09.15am | Mass at Torbay Hospital | |
| 06.30pm | Private Intention | |
| Saturday 29 | Holy Mass | The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| 09.30am | Peter Long R.I.P. | |
| 10.00am | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confession | |
| Sunday 30 | Holy Masses | |
| 08.30am | Owen Regan | |
| 10.30am | Arianna Brown R.I.P. | |
| 06.00pm | Polish Mass |
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT PERMISSABLE TO FILM OR TAKE PHOTOS DURING MASS
I was sick and you visited me
Please pray for the sick and housebound
| Pat & Bernard Connelly | Theo Brown |
| Lesley Margetts | Paul Evans |
| Jillian Browning | Sienna Rose |
| Jennifer Cayanar | Patricia Lavelle |
| Zoe Jaffa | Brian Bailey |
| Sister Maureen McNully | Christopher Wells |
| Sue Weymouth | Richard Rooke |
| Alyson Wilkinson | David Collins |
| Julie Hooker | Olly Peden |
| David Jones | Betty Weymouth |
| Mike Hinchey | Natalie Peeke |
| Rosie Brookes | Jordan Lynch |
| Dereck Bowden | Mary Collins |
| Joseph Williams | Joyce Kenyon |
| Fr. Gerard Nellliyottukonam |
Please call Julia on 617514 to add / omit names. Names on the sick list will remain for one month unless an extension is requested.
Question of the Week
Adults – When have you been most blessed and when have you felt a little “broken” in your service to others?
Children – Why is it important to keep giving, even when you are tired ?
CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
STRAWBERRY CREAM TEA
SATURDAY 13TH JULY IN THE MAIN HALL
2PM TO 4PM
NEXT SUNDAY LUNCH 30TH JUNE IN THE PARISH HALL
1PM. (One sitting only)
Two Courses and Coffee £10 After the 10.30 Mass,
Beatrice will be taking names and payment from parishioners who wish to book lunch.
MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE USE ONE OF THE SMALL BROWN ENVELOPES AT
THE BACK OF THE CHURCH, AND TAKE IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE BETWEEN 9.30 & 12.30 TUESDAY TO FRIDAY OR ALTERNATIVELY POST IT UNDER THE PARISH OFFICE DOOR
Thank you Fr Colin
HEALING MINISTRY
There will be an opportunity for prayer for healing
after the 10.30am Mass on the last Sunday of each month.
St Joseph’s meeting room – all are welcome.
NEXT HEALING SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
Would all parents/guardians please ensure that your children are supervised at all times whilst on church premises. The Narthex/link passage from the church to the hall is not a play area and neither are the stairs leading to the upper room. To prevent accidents, please ensure your children are supervised at all times. Thank you Parish Health and Safety Officer .
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Would parishioners please give an indication to Fr Colin as to
their thoughts on the timing of the 9.30am Mass. Is this still
convenient, or would 10am be more acceptable?
Prayer Group
Come and enjoy the comfort of the Lord as we spend an hour
with Him in Prayer and Thanksgiving through word song and
Scripture. We meet on Wednesday evenings in the upper Room
from 6 – 7. We wait to welcome you.
MARY COLLINS
WOULD LIKE TO SAY A HUGE
‘’THANK YOU’’ TO EVERYONE IN THE PARISH WHO HELPED
AND SUPPORTED HER DURING HER RECENT ILLNESS.
CHAPLANCY TEAM
More volunteers required.
Please see Fr Colin if you are interested in this ministry
KNOW YOUR BIBLE
We will be looking at ‘’Bible Basics.’’ Some bibles will be available;
if you have your own please bring it along.
A fresh look at the Scriptures
When: Last Monday of each month
From 29th April – St Luke’s Gospel
From 7 – 9 pm (to include refreshments)
Next Session Monday 24th June
Retreats in the Diocese of Plymouth 2019
June 14th – 16th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat
July 7th – 12th (Sun – Fri) 5 – day Retreat at Sclerder, Looe, Cornwall
October 11th – 13th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat
October 14th – 18th (Mon – Fri) Midweek Retreat
October 11th – 18th (Fri – Fri) 6 day Retreat
November 15th – 17th (Fri – Sun) A ‘Taster’
W/E Retreat
(for anyone who would like to try a retreat for the
first time)
All Retreats (except the July Retreat)
are at Buckfast
See Notice Board for Further Details
Junior Camp 28th to 2nd August
Senior Camp 4th to 9th August
St Petroc’s Camp 4th August to 9th August
Application forms available at the back of the church.
PLYMOUTH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
1-8 AUGUST 2019
PLEASE SEE POSTER IN HALL FOYER FOR MORE
INFORMATION
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE.
‘2B1’ is for Christians from all local churches – a place to
meet, pray, sing the Lord’s praises. To eat good cakes and relax
together. We will have song / prayer / reading for about 1⁄2 an
hour then tea / coffee and cakes followed by a further 1⁄2 hour of songs. Come and join us at Goodrington Methodist Church on
Tuesday 18th June @ 7:30pm
Concerned about climate change? Time to act – Join CAFOD volunteers and staff at the Mass Lobby on 26 June and tell your MP .
See notice board for further details
WOULD ANYONE IN THE PARISH BE PREPARED
TO TAKE ON THE MINISTRY OF CO-ORDINATOR
FOR THE CAFOD TEAM, AS TERESA INTENDS TO
RETIRE SOON. THANK YOU.
FOR MORE INFO RING TERESA ON 612324
SANCTUARY LAMP
SPONSORED BY ANNE WARD
FOR
CATHERINE WARD R.I.P.
If you would like to sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp, please fill in the details on the envelopes at the back of the church and hand to Father Colin. Names will be published weekly in the newsletter.
Parish Rooms Hire Charges
| Main Hall and Kitchen | £16 per hour |
| ( In house catering available in negotiation with Beatrice Deloffre) | |
| Upper Hall (Refreshment making facilities) | £10 per hour |
| Small meeting room | £8 per hour |
Parishioners 1/3 off listed prices.
All hirers will sign a contract that must be strictly adhered to.
All hall bookings to be made via Joy Wells – Parish Office
Tues to Fri 9.30 to 12.30
PLEASE NOTE IF HALL HIRERS HAVE NEGOTIATED WITH BEATRICE DELOFFRE TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS, SHE IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COOKING AND CLEANING THE KITCHEN AFTER USE.
THE HALL HIRER REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR LAYING UP TABLES & CLEANING THE HALL AFTERWARDS.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
An SVP group has recently been established in our parish. Our current focus is on visiting people who may be in need of support or company either in their own, or residential homes. If you, or anyone you know, might appreciate a visit from our team, please get in touch with one of us. We would also like to hear from anyone who might consider joining us in this pastoral ministry. Philip Martin 07798626084
CRAFT CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY
2.30PM IN THE MAIN HALL
ASSUMPTION PARISH PRAYER GROUP
Next Meeting Wed 26th June 6.00pm In the Upper Room
Everyone Welcome
MOTHERS’ PRAYERS
NEXT MOTHERS’ PRAYERS WILL BE ON 26TH JUNE
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 4th JULY
WE MEET AT ‘THE DRUM’ IN COCKINGTON
NEXT MEETING 3RD JULY AT 7PM
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME FOR DATES OF FUTURE EVENTS SEE NOTICE BOARD IN HALL
Prayer Breakfasts at Central Church Torquay at 8am on the first Saturday of every month
CONTACTS
76 Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NJ
Presbytery: 01803 294142
Parish Priest: Fr Colin Groombridge.
Parish Secretary & Safeguarding Rep: Mrs Joy Wells
Deacon: Rev Robert Giampaglia
E-mail: robgiampaglia@sky.com
Parish Website: www.assumptionofourlady.org
E-mail: torquay-abbeyroad@prcdtr.org.uk
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Head Teacher: Amelia Harding (613095)
READERS
| Date | Time | Readers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30th June | 08.30am | A & T Fisher | |
| 10.30am | J Wells | A Chalmers | |
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
| Date | Time | Ministers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30th June | 08.30am | A & G Cotton | |
| A Rodgers | M Watts | ||
| 10.30am | M Hawke | A Faulkner | |
| P Walton | S Willmott | ||
COFFEE MORNING VOLUNTEERS
| Date | Time | Volunteer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30th June | 08.30am | K Wall | S Willmott |
| 10.30am | K Rowlands | I Jarvis |
You are reminded
that smoking is not permitted in any Church building or any external areas, including the Car Park. If you wish to smoke please go onto the public pavement.
| OFFERINGS 16/06/2019 | |
|---|---|
| God bless all contributors & their families. | |
| GIFT AID | £471.00 |
| LOOSE PLATE | £401.58 |
| DAY FOR LIFE | £84.26 |
