Parish News: Corpus Christi and the Tenth Week of the Year

In the feast of Corpus Christi this Sunday, we give thanks to God for the great gift of the Blessed Sacrament; the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus that is present for us at every celebration of the Mass. It reminds us that when we come to church together for the mass, we are not only remembering Jesus but we are present with him, and he is present with us. By that daily and weekly encounter we are strenthened for our journey through this life on earth and prepared for the eternal banquet in heaven. 

You can find the scriptures for this week here.

You can now donate using card online to support St Benet’s: every penny counts! You can also donate by cash or card in person, by texting BENET followed by your donation amount to 70450 to give that amount. Or why not set up a regular standing order with your bank?

Please pray for:

The sick and those in need
Brenda, Conor, Chinye, Victor, Mercy, Olga, John and Isaac.

The Faithful departed
The recently departed. All who have worshipped in and served at Saint Benet’s and those whose year’s mind falls about this time amongst them Laura Poolton (14th).

Our Patronal Festival in July: 
Tuesday 11th July, 7pm: High Mass and Procession of the Relic of our Patron St Benedict. Preacher: Fr Christopher Smith SSC, Vicar of St Alban, Holborn.

Sunday 16th July, 11am: Pontifical Mass of St Benedict, Parish Party, Table Top Sale, Bouncy Castle and Face Painting. Preacher: Jonathan our Bishop.

Patronal Festival: can you help?
At the party on Sunday 16th July we need food and drink to share and volunteers to:
– Organise the Table Top Sale 
– Offer face painting for children
– Supervise the bouncy castle
Could you give £10 towards the £95 cost of the bouncy castle?
Could you give £100 towards the £1000 cost of the music over the festival?

The cover art this week is Jesus the High Priest with Melchizedek and the High Priest of the Old Covenant. Anonymous, c. 19th Cent.

Other summer dates for your diary:
Sunday 11th June, following mass: Homezone Summer Gathering: this Sunday.
Saturday 1st July, 11am: Ordination of Deacons, St Andrew Holborn.
Sunday 2nd July, 5pm: Ordination of Priests, St Andrew Holborn.

Lourdes Pilgrimage from 7th – 11th August this year. The cost, including flights and full board at the Hotel Eliseo is £790. For young people aged 12-18 it is only £100! Book at https://www.tangney-tours.com/pilgrimages/lourdes/society-of-mary 

Corpus Christi
Sunday 11th June
11am Sung Mass, Procession & Benediction and Sunday School

Feria
Monday 12th June
6.30pm Mass

St Anthony of Padua
Tuesday 13th June
8.30am Mass

Feria
Wednesday 14th June
6.30pm Mass & Benediction
Of the Precious Blood

Feria
Thursday 15th June
8.30am Mass

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday 16th June
9.30am Mass and Blessing of Pilgrims

The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday 17th June

11th Sunday of the Year
Sunday 18th June
11am Sung Mass and Sunday School