Parish of Holy

The Most Holy Body and Blood of

Christ (Corpus Christi)

14th June 2020

Sunday Cycle A Psalter Week 3 Ordinary Time Week 11

Scripture Readings First Reading Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14-16 Psalm Psalm 147: 12-15, 19-20 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17 Gospel John 6: 51-58

Reflections for Corpus Christi

Pope Francis recalled that the month of June is "The presence of Christ’s true body dedicated in a special way to the Heart of Christ. He and blood in this sacrament cannot said, it is “a devotion that unites the great spiritual be detected by the senses or by teachers and the simple among the people of God.” reason, but by faith alone, which

rests upon Divine authority. Hence, Indeed, he continued, “the human and divine Heart of is the wellspring where we can always draw on Luke 22:19 ("This is my body upon God’s mercy, forgiveness and tenderness. We that shall be delivered up for you"), can do so by focusing on a passage from the Gospel, Cyril says, “Do not doubt whether feeling that at the centre of every gesture, of every

this is true, but take rather the word of Jesus there is love, the love of the Father.”

Saviour’s words on trust, because We can also do so, Pope Francis said, “by adoring the being the , he does not lie.” , where this love is present in the Sacrament. Then our heart too, little by little, will become more

St. patient, more generous, more merciful.”

Pope Francis

"The Eucharist is the sacrament of love; it signifies love, it

produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole

spiritual life." St. Thomas Aquinas

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Parish Contact Details Parish website: www.holyrosaryparishbelfast.net Parish e-mail address: [email protected] Fr. Brendan Hickland PP: Holy Rosary Presbytery, 503 Ormeau Road BT7 3GR. Tel: 90642446 option 1 Canon Robert Fullerton CC: Holy Rosary Presbytery 501 Ormeau Road BT7 3GR Tel:90641064 Parish Office: 503 Ormeau Road Belfast BT73GR Tel: 90642446 Option 2 (Please note Parish Office is currently closed and will reopen from 24th 30th June 2020 except Saturday and Sunday))

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK

Sat. 13th June St. Vigil 6pm Sun. 14th June Most Holy Body & 10am & 12 Mon. 15th June 11th Week in Ordinary Time 9.30am th Tues. 16 June 11th Week in Ordinary Time 9.30am Wed. 17th June 11th Week in Ordinary Time 9.30am Thur. 18th June 11th Week in Ordinary Time 9.30am Fri. 19th June The Most of Jesus 9.30am Sat. 20th June The Immaculate Heart of Mary

All Masses in St. Bernadette's are broadcast live on the internet. Visit www.stbernadettesparish.org and Click on "Watch Live".

19th June: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

The image of the heart speaks of love. The image of the Sacred Heart speaks of God's love.

The twentieth century Belfast born author C. S. Lewis wrote:

“The Christian does not think God will love us because

we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”

Friday 19th June 2020 Holy Hour

To celebrate the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 2020 there will be a Holy Hour in St. Bernadette's Church from 12 noon to 1pm. This will be broadcast live on the internet. Visit www.stbernadettesparish.org and Click on "Watch Live".

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Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lord Jesus Christ, your heart was moved with love for the men and women who came for help in their need. You healed the sick, you fed the hungry, you forgave

sinners, you cried over Jerusalem. Above all, you showed to those who were prepared to listen the way to true life, for you are the Way the Truth and the Life.

Lord, your heart is still moved today by your people and their many needs. Open our hearts to hear your word, to accept your love, and to respond to your call. In particular, I beg you to grant me the favour I ask (make you request silently), provided that it will contribute to my own eternal good and to the building up of your Kingdom of justice, peace and love here on earth.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Amen.

Prayers before the

Prayer for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Prayer (Ireland 2012) Lord Jesus, You were sent by the Father to gather together those who are scattered. You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of salvation and giving the Bread which lasts forever. Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way. May your inflame our hearts, enliven our hope and open our minds, so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith we may recognise you in the Scriptures and in the breaking of bread. May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth, in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection. In communion with Mary, whom you gave to us as our Mother

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ADORO TE DEVOTE (by St. Thomas Aquinas)

There are various translations of this prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas. The translation below is by Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ - GODHEAD HERE IN HIDING

Adoro te devote, latens Deitas, Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore, Quæ sub his figuris vere latitas; Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more, Tibi se cor meum totum subiicit, See, Lord, at Thy service low lies here a heart Quia te contemplans totum deficit. Lost, all lost in wonder at the God thou art.

Visus, tactus, gustus in te fallitur, Seeing, touching, tasting are in thee deceived: Sed auditu solo tuto creditur. How says trusty hearing? that shall be believed; quidquid dixit Dei Filius; What God's Son has told me, take for truth I do; Nil hoc verbo veritátis verius. Truth Himself speaks truly or there's nothing true.

In cruce latebat sola Deitas, On the cross Thy godhead made no sign to men, At hic latet simul et Humanitas, Here Thy very manhood steals from human ken: Ambo tamen credens atque confitens, Both are my confession, both are my belief, Peto quod petivit latro pœnitens. And I pray the prayer of the dying thief.

Plagas, sicut Thomas, non intueor: I am not like Thomas, wounds I cannot see, Deum tamen meum te . But can plainly call thee Lord and God as he; Fac me tibi semper magis credere, Let me to a deeper faith daily nearer move, In te spem habere, te diligere. Daily make me harder hope and dearer love.

O memoriale mortis Domini O thou our reminder of Christ crucified, Panis vivus, vitam præstans homini Living Bread, the life of us for whom he died, Præsta meæ menti de te vívere, Lend this life to me then: feed and feast my mind, Et te illi semper dulce sapere. There be thou the sweetness man was meant to find.

Pie Pelicane, Iesu Domine, Bring the tender tale true of the Pelican; Me immundum munda tuo sanguine: Bathe me, Jesu Lord, in what Thy bosom ran Cuius una stilla salvum facere Blood whereof a single drop has power to win Totum mundum quit ab omni scelere. All the world forgiveness of its world of sin.

Iesu, quem velatum nunc aspicio, Jesu, whom I look at shrouded here below, Oro, fiat illud quod tam sitio: I beseech thee send me what I thirst for so, Ut te revelata cernens facie, Some day to gaze on thee face to face in light Visu sim beátus tuæ gloriæ. Amen And be blest for ever with Thy glory's sight. Amen.

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Our Faithful Departed

Please pray for those who have died recently and those who anniversaries occur around this time.

Recently Deceased Betty Dawson, Nuala Lynch, Eddie Hinds, Mark Hughes, Frank Corrigan, James Jelley, Patricia Chapman, Colette Quigley, Charles Mulholland, Danny

Clarke, Pauline O'Kane, Pat Hill, Paddy O’Kane.

Anniversaries Jennifer McMahon, Marie Collins, Brendan O'Gorman, Hugh Trainor, Adrian Adams, Marie Woods, Maureen Kelly, Mary White, Fr. Frank Harper, Brian Vaugh, Denis McGrath, Barney Hanna, Frank McIntaggart.

May they rest in peace.

Bethany Bereavement Support Group Our Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group offers listening and support to those who have been bereaved. Telephone No. 07818090323

Reintroduction of Funeral Services, Requiem Masses and Wedding Ceremonies

On Thursday 4th 2020 Bishop Noel Treanor issued a statement regarding Funeral Services, Requiem Masses and Wedding Ceremonies. The full text of the bishop's statement is available on the diocesan website at www.downandconnor.org

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Limited Reopening of Churches

You are welcome to visit the church for personal prayer only.

Opening Times

St. Bernadette's Monday - Friday 2pm - 4pm Church

Good Shepherd Monday - Saturday 10am until 12 Church noon

We would be grateful for your strict compliance with the social distancing rules and instructions concerning hygiene posted at the Entrance and around the church.

There will be a one way system in operation in the church. Hand-gels will be available at the entrance and exit. Parishioners are asked to wipe down any surfaces they have contact with. The benches will be sealed off, but individual chairs will be placed close to the altar. There will be no toilet facilities available.

These measures have been implemented to reduce the risk for everyone attending the church.

Do not feel obliged to venture out and visit the church if you are elderly or vulnerable.

If you are 'clinically at risk' of Covid-19 or have been advised to shield, please do not visit.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION

Many thanks also to our teams of cleaners and new volunteers who are making it possible to keep the church open.

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Parish Collections

Many thanks to all those who have been able to contribute to

the parish finances through standing order, PayPal or the parish envelopes. We recognise that this is a time of financial worry for many, and Parish Draw 500 Club for that reason giving to the parish should be secondary to your

own particular needs.

Parish Draw 500 Club The winners for Week 39 are: Eileen Tierney and Jim Edwards.. Congratulations to the lucky winners. Each receives £50.

Holy Rosary SVP Conference Dear Parishioners, despite the Covid 19 crisis the work of St. Bernadette's SVP conference has not stopped. We continue to provide vital assistance to those in need. Our main source of income has always been your generous donations via the red box collections after . Unfortunately, the cessation of public Mass has understandably seen a significant reduction in donations. If you are able to, could you please consider donating via the Holy Rosary presbytery. Your generosity, as always is very much appreciated and never so important as in this health and economic crisis. If you are need of assistance, please phone 07512605759

Foodbank at Good Shepherd Parish Centre The Food Bank is staffed by volunteers from Bredagh GAC, Ormeau Boxing Club, and Rosario Football Club & Youth Centre. It is open each weekday from 10am to 12pm in the Good Shepherd Parish Centre. We would greatly appreciate donations of non-perishable food items at this time of great need. Money donations are also welcome.

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Trócaire Every year Trócaire asks for your help during Lent to fund lifesaving programmes around the world. This year, of course, it was not possible to return Trócaire boxes through schools or parishes in the usual way. This is the worst possible timing coming just as the world’s poorest people need us most. Therefore, Trócaire are appealing to you to return your Lenten donation. Simply count or estimate what is in your box and donate in the following ways:

1. Online at www.trocaire.org 2. By phone: 0800 912 1200 3. By post to Trócaire, 10 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD 4. Alternatively retain your box until it is safe to return your donation and for parishes to accept them.

The contents of each and every Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion.

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Sacred Heart

The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated this year on Friday 19th June 2020.

Each year the Sacred Heart Messenger publication produces a nine day Novena in preparation for the feast. It is held for the nine days leading up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is always celebrated nineteen days after . This year the Novena runs from Thursday 11th June - Friday 19th June.

The Novena are available as a pull-out supplement in the June Messenger. This year, as a way of encouraging and supporting Messenger readers and promoters, and as a way to help us all to pray, the 2020 Novena has been made available to download from the Messenger website FREE OF CHARGE.

DOWNLOAD THE 2020 SACRED HEART NOVENA FOR FREE!

Simply visit www.messenger.ie/sacred-heart-novena-2020/ and either view the booklet on your computer or print it off to use during each day of the Novena.

The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus speaks of God's boundless and passionate love for humanity. In the past many have found comfort and solace praying this Novena, and this year we have particular reason as a community, a nation and a global people to find strength, patience and reassurance in God’s love for us.

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Down and Connor Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine

Sunday 14th June 2020

The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo usually takes place on the second Sunday of June. Given the current health emergency and travel restrictions, it will not be possible for pilgrims to travel to Knock Shrine in June. However, the pilgrimage will take place online.

We welcome you to join us for our Diocesan Knock Virtual Pilgrimage on Sunday 14th June 2020.

The ceremonies will be streamed live on the shrine website www.knockshrine.ie and on Knock Shrine Facebook page.

The programme will commence with Rosary at 2.30pm and Mass will be celebrated at 3pm by Fr. Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine. Bishop Treanor will give a short message of welcome to the people of our Diocese by means of a video, which will be shown at 2.55pm.

You are invited to place a Petition by visiting the Knock Shrine Website and all the Petitions will be before the Altar during the Mass. You may also request that a candle be lit for your intentions.

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Solemn Novena 2020, Clonard Monastery

In current circumstances, it isn’t an option to celebrate an in-church Novena during the month of June. So, the Irish Redemptorists have decided to do an all-Ireland, online Novena, which will be streamed live from Limerick [Mt St Alphonsus] and Belfast [Clonard].

The Novena will begin on FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH and end on JUNE 27TH, the feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The Sessions from Clonard will be at:

7am; 9.30am; 6.15pm; and 8.00pm.

The Redemptorist preachers are: Fr Peter Burns, Fr Johnny Doherty, Fr Brendan Keane and Fr Ciaran O’Callaghan. Rev Dr Janet Unsworth [Methodist] and Rev Jonathan Frazer [Presbyterian] will speak on the Ecumenical day [Monday 22nd June]

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ACTIVITY: Colour this picture.

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