WEST CATHOLIC PARISHES OUR MISSION IS TO BE PEOPLE WHO SHARE THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST SACRED HEART - ST STANISLAUS, DULVERTON ORDINARY TIME WEEK 8 (YEAR B) (YR 1 WEEKDAY READINGS) FR MICHAEL THOMAS: 01643 702201 (Dulverton and Emergency 07532 368455) DEACON VINCENT WOODS: 01984 634681 - DEACON DAVID CROUCHER: 01643 822059 ANNIVERSARIES OF THE DEAD (about this time) – “MAY THEY REST IN PEACE”

E-mail: [email protected] website: www.westsomersetcatholics.org.uk MINEHEAD: Francisca Hynes (1943); Jane Court (1954); Sylvia Stratton (1988); Josephine PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: LORAINE TAYLOR: 01643 702201 Jenkins (1991); Hannah Tansey (1986); Sr. Albert (1951); Denis McKee (1991); Henry Sutchly

(1968); John Readfern (1983); Ann Fitzgerald (1951); Peter Tremain (2014); MASS & OTHER SERVICE TIMES FOR WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021 Sylvia Parminter (1997). DULVERTON: Dean Hughes (2010); Celina Turko (2011). DPL: SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY, CHARLTON KINGS

This week we remember and pray for the people of Exton and Bridgetown PRAYERS: (The names of the sick appear in the magazine and here. If you have asked for prayers and May God bless and keep them in his love. that person is better, please let Fr. Michael know). Pray for: Pam Solly; Brendan Stevens; Colin Hancock

SATURDAY 22 MAY: Vigil Mass, Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday and Pat; Leslie O’Neill & Frank; Vinah Bell (cousin of Angela Webber); Pauline Griffiths; Brian Roocroft & Ann; Laura Webber; Ruth & Graham Austin; Peter Bird; Shirley Bayness; Michael Prindiville; Jean Gabb; Minehead Vigil Mass [Pro Populo] 5.00pm Julia; Charles Stone; Sarah Angus; Fred Golding; Paul Smith, Dcn. David Wakefield, Dcn. Trevor Jones.

SUNDAY 23 MAY: Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday – (Day of Prayer for the Church) Please pray for the priests who are sick: Fr. Michael Derrick D’Mello and all the retired clergy. Dulverton Mass [Sick & carers] 9.30am If you are going into hospital, please let clergy know and ask to see the Catholic Chaplain. Minehead Mass [Peace] 11.15am

Response to the Mystery of Faith invitation: “Save us Saviour of the World…” OFFERINGS/DONATIONS TO THE PARISHES: This can be done via a button on our website OR pay money direct into our Bank. A/c No. 66286913 for Dulverton & 66287049 for Minehead. Bank sort code 52-10-03. Today is the close of the Easter Season Taxpayers can gift aid donations, please see the Treasurer. For those of you who prefer to give cheques as an

offering/donation, please pay them to Minehead Catholic Church or St. Stanislaus, Dulverton. MONDAY 24 MAY: Memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Minehead Mass [Anniversaries of the Dead] 10.00am ATTENDING SUNDAY MASSES: Please phone in/ email and put your name on the list, once listed if you are going to attend the Sat or Sun Mass each week you do not need to book again. Let us know if you cannot attend, TUESDAY 25 MAY: Memorial of St. Bede the Venerable, p, dr so we do not have to turn people away to distancing needs. You are welcome to whatever Mass is most Dulverton Mass [Beda College] 10.15am convenient to you, but please remember only attend if you are feeling well.

WEDNESDAY 26 MAY: Memorial of St. Philip, Neri, p CONSULTATION: Please remember this is the last week for the consultation, it comes to an end on Minehead Mass [Christopher Dietrich RIP] 10.00am Trinity Sunday. Please ensure you views are in writing. Thank you.

THURSDAY 27 MAY: Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest The Rosary continues after Mass on Fridays and will continue throughout May. The intention, as per the Pope's request, is for the end of the Pandemic. Minehead Mass [Bird Family @ burial for Tracey RIP] 10.00am Today a Pastoral Letter will be read from the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of and Wales. FRIDAY 28 MAY: Weekday In Ordinary Time HEALTHY PLANET, HEALTHY PEOPLE PETITION: ‘Are we really demonstrating love, care and respect for Minehead Mass [Special Intention] 10.00am our common home?’ That is the question that is the backbone from the Bishop’s letter. Well, are we? Our home is not just within the bricks that surround us, but the world in which we live in. Thriving nature is essential to SATURDAY 29 MAY: St. Paul VI, Pope life on Earth. The food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, are all pillars of human survival that Minehead No Morning Mass depend on a series of delicately balanced interactions within the natural world. Plus, not only are our lives important, but also all the many species of remarkable animals who share this planet with us. In June there will LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS: (MH) £231.62p & (D) £.p. (Cash not S/Os or GAs). Thank you. be a G7 Summit and in November there will be the COP26 in Glasgow on the Climate Crisis. Also, the UN During the pandemic there is no collection during Mass. Please leave offerings in the box at the will be hosting a Summit in China on Protecting Biodiversity. These meetings are to establish new global targets back of the Church or use your bank’s S/O. to protect the planet, our planet. This is our opportunity to put across our views by signing the petition and doing our bit to save our wonderful planet, not just for us, but for the generations to come. Please sign the CONFESSIONS ON REQUEST petition and spread the word by letting others know. Thank you.

CHURCHES: Minehead and Dulverton Churches will open 15 minutes before Mass. This week is a week of prayer for the suffering of the Church and others in China. For further information please go to https://www.GlobalPrayerforChina.org FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN CHURCH AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM: Overspill seating in the hall, as in the church, is within Covid distance MINEHEAD: Porch will be open for personal prayer after Mass until 5pm. regulations. The Live Streaming Screen clearly and Communion will be brought to the hall. DULVERTON: Will not be open for personal prayer. If you are unable to attend Mass but would like to link to our Live Stream Sunday Mass, please go to our PUBLIC CHURCH WORSHIP CONTINUES. website: https://westsomersetcatholics.org.uk/

Clifton Diocese (a company limited by guarantee) registered in England & Wales No.10462076. Registered Charity No.1170168 DIARY DATES: 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: 100+ CLUB DRAW/ (No coffee after Mass for now)