Confessions: Sat 10.30am to MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 10.50am, 5.15pm-5.45pm Sat 11 July 6.00pm Josie Smith (RIP) Sun 12 July 9.00am For You The People 60 Highbury Park, 11.00am Sevim Civale (RIP) Mon 13 July 9.15am Mai & William Hyland (RIP) London N5 2XH Tue 14 July 9.15am Renato Perdoni (RIP) Wed 15 July 9.15am Pekris Family (Intentions) T 020 7226 0257 Thu 16 July 9.15am Carmel Bannerton (Intentions) E [email protected] Fri 17 July 9.15am Anthony Flaherty (RIP) www.stjoanofarcparish.co.uk Sat 18 July 10.00am For You The People Canon Gerard G King PP 6.00pm For You The People Sun 19 July 9.00am Juana Juste & Maximo Matas (RIP) 020 7226 0257 11.00am Aidan Gill (Anniversary) July 12, 2020 NEWSLETTER The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday WELCOME BACK – IT’S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!! Unfortunately due to the uncertainty caused by the Today we celebrate Christ as our king. We will learn about the values of Below are a few “rules” which I ask us all to abide Coronavirus Pandemic our Celebratory Centenary by. Father Gerard love andM compassionass with Cardinal in God’s kingdomVincent and has how been Jesus postponed. judges his 1. Face coverings are to be worn by everyone. (These can During the week I was in touch with Cardinal Vincentfollowers. asking be removed briefly for the reception of Holy Communion). his advice as to whether we should go ahead with the Mass 2. All Mass goers must use sanitising gel on entry and exit, and parish party on October 11. We both feltPenitential that given Act the even if wearing rubber gloves. 3. Parishioners wishing toTrusting incurrent God’s benevolence,restrictions it letis ushard seek to tosee be how compassionate a full and joyful and celebration would be possible in October. At the moment we light a candle, should do so as soon as they enter the loving. are unable propose a new date but must wait and see how church and then go to their seat to say their prayers. 4. Stewards will direct you to your seat in order of arrival, things develop over the next few months. This is all very Lord, you teach us not to be indifferent to those who are needy and you will not be able to sit in your usual place for the time disappointing but I guess we are all getting used to postponements at the moment. vulnerable. being.(This is to stop people passing in front of each too Lord, have mercy. closely). Coronavirus – let’s not forget the vulnerable Please 5. Kneelers are out of use - we will either be standing or continue to support our foodbank – donations can be left sitting during Mass. Lord,anytime you in warn the uslarge about black accumulating container in wealth the church and power. porch. 6. The distribution of Holy Communion will take place at Over the past months huge numbers ofChrist, people have have mercy. been the end of Mass after the final blessing. Stewards will supported by the foodbank. I am incredibly proud of this guide parishioners row by row. work and am so very grateful to all those who have made it Lord, you give us higher values than those that so often reign in our 7. There will be no collection during Mass but donations possible – faith in action! can be left in large baskets as you exit the church. Thanks world. for you cooperation! We are also being asked to record Pope Francis has named ArchbishopLord, have Claudio mercy. the names and contact details of those attending Mass so Gugerotti as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. that individuals can be notified in the event of any Claudio Gugerotti was born in Verona, Italy, in 1955 and suspected Covid-19 case. In the case of couples or families ordained a priest of the Diocese of Verona in 1982. He studied attending Mass we only need to ask one adult to give Eastern Languages and Sacred Liturgy and was a professor of their information. The record sheets for each Mass will be Patristics, Eastern Liturgy at the Institute of Ecumenical Studies in Verona from 1981 to 1985. kept in a secure place in a sealed envelope for 21 days after which they will be shredded. “Apply for settled status as soon as possible!” Bishop In addition to celebrating Mass publicly we are now urges European citizens who have made their also allowed to celebrate: 1. The Sacrament of homes in the UK. Bishop William Kenney, a Swedish Confession – anyone wishing to go to Confession should national, says those who are eligible should apply well ahead telephone Father Gerard on 020 72260257 to arrange a time. of 30 June 2021. The government requires European citizens 2. Weddings & Funeral Masses but with a maximum who have made their homes in the UK to make an application congregation of 30 people. 3. Infant baptisms. We are or risk losing their fundamental rights to live and work here. awaiting guidance regarding the celebration of First Everyone including children needs to go through the process. Communions and Confirmations. The Community Centre Bishop Kenney warned that while many people have found it remains closed. straightforward, others have faced unexpected obstacles navigating the government’s system or don’t even realise Father Javier Ruiz-Ortiz’s Reflection on this they’re required to apply. He’s therefore urging people to Sunday’s Gospel Reading: Meditate: The sower goes out get their applications in early and encouraging parishioners to his work and does not spare the seed. He does not to look out for others who might need some support. Details discriminate against the types of soil which will not produce and links to the application process can be found at: the desired crop. The fields have been prepared by someone https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families else. What soil are we? Has the preparation happened? Pray: Information on assistance for those who may have difficulty God and Master of the harvest, you see my heart and applying is available at: www.gov.uk/help-eu-settlement- consider the times at which my life is not ready to receive scheme The Catholic Church in England and Wales stands in you. Soften the hardness of my heart; take away the stones solidarity with all European citizens who have made their and the thorns so that I may be the good soil where Jesus homes here. Irish Citizens are exempted from this process. may grow. Thursday is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. St Joan of Arc Parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster Registered Charity no. 233699 .