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-- TT H E H E GG I F T O F T H E I F T O F T H E EE U C H A R I S TU C H A R I S T -- The Eucharist is given to us as a challenge and a promise. That's how Jesus presents it in today's Gospel. The Lord doesn't make it easy for those who hear Him. They are repulsed and offended at His words. Even when they begin to quarrel, He insists on describing the eating and drinking of His flesh and blood in starkly literal terms.
Four times in today's reading, Jesus uses a Greek word—trogein—that refers to a crude kind of eating, almost a gnawing or chewing (see John 6:54,56,57,58). He is testing their faith in His Word, as today's First Reading describes God testing Israel in the desert.
The heavenly manna was not given to satisfy the Israelites' hunger, as Moses explains. It was given to show them that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
In today's Psalm, too, we see a connection between God's Word and the bread of life. We sing of God filling us with "finest wheat" and proclaiming his Word to the world. In Jesus, "the living Father" has given us His Word come down from heaven, made flesh for the life of the world. Yet as the Israelites grumbled in the desert, many in today's Gospel cannot accept that Word. Even many of Jesus' own followers abandon Him after this discourse (see John 6:66). But His words are Spirit and life, the words of eternal life (see John 6:63,67).
In the Eucharist we are made one flesh with Christ. We have His life in us and have our life because of Him. This is what Paul means in today's Second Reading when He calls the Eucharist a "participation" in Christ's body and blood. We become in this sacrament partakers of the divine nature.
This is the mystery of the faith that Jesus asks us believe. He gives us His promise: that sharing in His flesh and blood that was raised from the dead, we too will be raised up on the last day.
C O R P U S C H R I S T I S U N D A Y 1 8 J U N E 2 0 1 7
T H E P A R I S H O F SAINT AUGUSTINE
C O A T B R I D G E ! S C O T L A N D
1892 - 2017
1892 - 2017
CC O R P U S O R P U S CC H R I S T I H R I S T I PP R O C E S S I O NR O C E S S I O N This Sunday 18th June 2017, 5.00pm
The Procession will begin in the Parish Centre, and proceed to the Church steps for prayers. Benediction will continue in the Church.
First Communion children are invited to lead the Procession in formal Communion Dress or school uniform. (Please arrive by 4.45pm)
- C A T E C H I S M C O R N E R -
What Does the Catechism say about Mercy & Sin?
The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God's mercy to sinners. The angel announced to Joseph: "You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." The same is true of the Eucharist, the sacrament of redemption: "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." God created us without us: but he did not will to save us without us. To receive his mercy, we must admit our faults. "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." As St. Paul affirms, "Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more." But to do its work grace must uncover sin so as to convert our hearts and bestow on us "righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Like a physician who probes the wound before treating it, God, by his Word and by his Spirit, casts a living light on sin.
Sin is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is failure in genuine love for God and neighbour caused by a perverse attachment to certain goods. It wounds the nature of man and injures human solidarity. It has been defined as "an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law." Sin is an offense against God. Sin sets itself against God's love for us and turns our hearts away from it. Like the first sin, it is disobedience, a revolt against God through the will to become "like gods," knowing and determining good and evil. Sin is thus "love of oneself even to contempt of God." In this proud self- exaltation, sin is diametrically opposed to the obedience of Jesus, which achieves our salvation.
It is precisely in the Passion, when the mercy of Christ is about to vanquish it, that sin most clearly manifests its violence and its many forms: unbelief, murderous hatred, shunning and mockery by the leaders and the people, Pilate's cowardice and the cruelty of the soldiers, Judas' betrayal - so bitter to Jesus, Peter's denial and the disciples' flight. However, at the very hour of darkness, the hour of the prince of this world, the sacrifice of Christ secretly becomes the source from which the forgiveness of our sins will pour forth inexhaustibly.
-- AA N N U A L N N U A L CC O R P U S O R P U S CC H R I S T I H R I S T I PP R O C E S S I O N R O C E S S I O N --
The parish will continue the recent tradition of hosting a Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi. This takes place in union with thousands of other processions in parishes around the Catholic world. Our Procession will take place on Sunday 18th June starting at 5.00pm beginning in the Parish Centre. All those children who recently celebrated First Holy Communion are invited to lead us (in communion dress or school uniform) from the Parish Centre to the steps of the Church in procession. Benediction will then take place in the Church. Please make every effort to attend this special celebration in the life of our parish, when we give glory and honour to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Our First Communion children should arrive at the Parish Centre no later than 4.45pm.
THIS SUNDAY’S MASS READINGS
First Reading: Exodus 34:4-6,8-9 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Psalm Dan 3:52-55 Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
Gospel: John 3:16-18
‘Praise and Adoration ever
more be given to the most holy
sacrament’
NEW ALTAR SERVERS MEETING: This coming Saturday 17th June from 11 – 11.45am. Parents & children are asked to attend. Please remember altar-serving is open to boys & girls who have already received their First Holy Communion. Speak to Lynne Kearney for more information.
TRINITY SUNDAY -- OO N E N E GG O D I N O D I N TT H R E E H R E E PP E R S O N S E R S O N S --
The fundamental doctrine on which Christianity is based is that of the Blessed Trinity in whose name all Christians are baptised. Only in heaven will we properly understand what it means to share as sons and daughters in the very life of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The feast of the Blessed Trinity was introduced in the ninth century and was only inserted in the general calendar of the Church in the fourteenth century by Pope John XXII. Through the liturgy the Church calls on us to praise and adore the three-in-one God who has given us to share in His life. The prayers at Mass each Sunday reflect our belief in the three persons of God.
The doctrine (or dogma) of faith which forms the object of the feast is this: There is one God and in this one God there are three Divine Persons; the Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God. Yet there are not three Gods, but one, eternal, incomprehensible God, bound in perfect unity and equality. The Father is not more God than the Son, neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit. No human person can fully fathom this truth, but we humbly say: ‘Lord, I believe, help my weak faith’.
This feast, which falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost, should make us mindful that actually every Sunday is devoted to the honour of the Most Holy Trinity, that every Sunday is sanctified and consecrated to the triune God. Sunday after Sunday we are asked to recall in a spirit of gratitude the gifts which the Blessed Trinity is bestowing upon us. The Father created and predestined us; on the first day of the week He began the work of creation. The Son redeemed us; Sunday is the “Day of the Lord,” the day of His resurrection. The Holy Spirit sanctified us, made us His temple; on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church. Sunday, therefore, is the day of the Holy Trinity.
Summerlee Museum Parish Jubilee Exhibition
The local Summerlee Heritage Museum will host an exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of St. Augustine’s Parish from Saturday 6th May until 2nd July 2017. The display appears in the Community Case within the Exhibition Hall. Opening hours for the museum are 10.00am until 5.00pm every day and admission is FREE. Please take time to visit the museum and to see all the exhibits which tell the story of our parish. Many items of historical importance have been loaned to the museum which you will find interesting. The display also features photos of past and present parishioners, Catholic societies and groups. Many thanks to Sandra Craig from the museum who has so carefully put the exhibition together for us.
Diocesan Bene Merenti Medal Awards
This Sunday at 12 noon we welcome Bishop Toal to celebrate our special 125th Anniversary Mass. During the Mass the Bishop will also bestow the honour of the Diocesan Bene Merenti Award upon two people within our parish. Firstly Sr. Eileen will receive the medal in recognition of her ministry as the Pastoral Assistant over these twenty years. Mrs Mary Rice, our parish Sacristan, will also receive the Medal in recognition of her faithful service to the Church, especially in her role as a Church worker and formerly as an outstanding Catholic teacher. We congratulate both on receiving this honour.
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BROADCASTING OF SERVICES Please note that all the Masses and services at St. Augustine’s are broadcast online through MCN Media. You can watch services directly through our parish website or by visiting: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-augustines-coatbridge/
HOSPITAL VISITS Thank you to all those who responded to Fr. Travers’ appeal for new Extraordinary Ministers to visit the sick on Sundays in hospital. A meeting will be arranged for those who volunteered over the next few weeks. Date yet to be confirmed.
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB Please note that flyers & registration forms will be available through St. Augustine’s Primary and St. Ambrose High this week in order for P.7, S1 & S2 pupils to sign-up for our new parish Friday Night Hub which will start-up on Friday 25th August 2017 (7-9pm).
‘REBOOT LIVE’ EVENT This youth event, hosted by acclaimed US Catholic speaker Chris Stefanick, will take place in Bute Hall at Glasgow University on Thursday 27th July from 7-9.30pm. For tickets call 0141 226 5898. Speak to Fr. Travers if you would like to attend. All costs met by the parish. Free bus. Great preparation for young people travelling to Malawi!
MONDAY PRAYER GROUP Takes place each Monday after the 10am Mass. ALMA CLUB Please note that the ALMA Club will not run over the holiday period.
GIFT-AID The gift-aid scheme allows the parish to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated by a UK tax-payer. Please consider enrolling in the scheme. Forms available from the sacristy/Chapel House.
SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY This independent Inquiry is looking to speak with those who can offer insight about their experiences. Contact details can be found in the Church porch notice-boards. Please keep the work of the Inquiry in your thoughts and prayers.
ANNUAL SCALAN MASS This Mass at the location of the ancient seminary in Scalan will take place on Sunday 4th July at 4pm. Please speak to Fr. Kane to obtain detailed directions to the location of the seminary, which lies near Chapeltown. Contact Fr. Broidy of St. Michael’s, Moodiesburn for more information.
ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL Glasgow University Chaplaincy (Turnball Hall) will host an All Night Vigil in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary from Friday 23 – Saturday 24 June. The Opening Mass is at 8pm, with the Closing Mass at 6am the following morning. All welcome. For more information contact Liam Coyle on 0141 569 1982 or email: [email protected]
OPEN MON – FRI 10am – 2pm
PARISH NEWS
- NEXT JUBILEE EVENT -
28th – 30th August 2017 Forty Hours of
Eucharistic Adoration
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mon – Fri from 10.30am – 7.00pm at the Main Altar
Parish Religious Shop Open daily after each Mass
Religious cards Statues Rosaries gifts jewellery Candles fonts
plaques books
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S
PARISH CENTRE OUR TWO FUNCTION SUITES AVAILABLE
FOR:
Wedding Receptions / Funeral Breakfasts Baptism Receptions / Birthday Parties
Anniversary Parties / Family Reunions / Charity Events
Call: 01236 427538 or 07917 433647
paring spiritually for Christmas
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EARLSTON AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – NOW ENROLLING The Club runs every school day from the upper floor of our Parish Centre. For more details contact the Manager Audrey on 07887427131 or at: facebook@earlstonafterschoolclub
ALMA CLUB The group meets each Wednesday at 7.00pm.
LINE DANCING GROUP This runs every Friday in the Parish Centre from 1 – 2pm. £4 per class. Classes are for both beginners and experienced dancers. A fun afternoon with great music including soul, salsa, Irish, country & western. Tea & biscuits afterwards. Call 07763697683 for information.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED The parish is looking for more volunteers for:
- Church cleaning - Kairos Café & Dinner Club - Breakfast Club
Please consider giving the parish the gift of your time and talents. We would be grateful for even a couple of hours each month. Call the Parish Office on 423044 if you are interested.
GRACE NOTES CHOIR The community choir has opened its doors to new junior and senior members. Contact Kirsten for more information on 07852820311.
FUNDRAISER THANKS Calum, Joseph, Liam & Mark wish to thank everyone who came along on Friday 2 June to support a tremendous night, and to all those who donated so generously. Thanks to the clergy, Margaret in the Office, Parish Centre staff, Paul Doran, Mark, Elaine & Chris Furmage & Rena Gallagher and of course the mums for the many days of preparation. Please continue to pray for the group as they prepare for Malawi. Winning raffle ticket numbers below. Collect prizes in the Church porch after 12noon Mass.
WHITE AB312731 (41-45) WHITE AB312731 (11-15) PINK AB273875 (101-105) PINK AB283616 (51-55) PINK AB273875 (86-90) BLUE AB326765 (76-80)
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB Please note that flyers & registration forms will be available through St. Augustine’s Primary and St. Ambrose High this week in order for P.7, S1 & S2 pupils to sign-up for our new parish Friday Night Hub which will start-up on Friday 25th August 2017 (7-9pm). There will be a meeting for all adult volunteers on Thursday 15th June at 7pm in the Chapel House. New volunteers welcome! (Please note a PVG application is required for all parish volunteers who work with children.
SOCIAL NEWS
Parish Jubilee Fun Day
Sunday 11th June 2017, 1.30 – 4.00pm
The Fun Day will take place after the 12noon Jubilee Mass.
Lots of fun for all the family, including:
BOUNCY-CASTLES FACE-PAINTING
GAMES CAFÉ BARBEQUE
TOMBOLA NAIL BAR PRIZE RAFFLE
‘BALLOON MAN’ CANDY-FLOSS
TUCK-SHOP STALLS MUSIC
Flyers available in the Church porch.
5 0 + D I N N E R C L U B
Every Thursday from 3 – 5pm
3 Course Meal + tea/coffee Only £7.50 per person
St. Augustine’s Parish Centre
Delicious Fresh Food
- High tea served daily -
Youth News!
mas Family Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 13th December (today). If you can help please leave donations in Kairos Café on Sunday morning.
PARISH TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday 18 June Corpus Christi SOLEMNITY
10.00am Family Mass 12 noon Holy Mass 1.00pm Baptisms 5.00pm Corpus Christi Procession (Procession starts from the Parish Centre & concludes in the Church)
Monday 19 June Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time
8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am Monday Prayer Group (Baptistery Chapel) 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Church
Tuesday 20 June Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time
8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Church 6.30pm Church Cleaning (Volunteers always welcome!)
Wednesday 21 June St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Church
Thursday 22 June Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time
8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Church 3.00 – 5.00pm Over 50’s Dinner Club (Parish Centre) 5.45pm Wannabee Fitness Class for Kids (Parish Centre) Primary Leavers Night (Primary School)
Friday 23 June Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
8.00 – 8.50am Breakfast Club (Parish Centre) 10.00am – 2.00pm Kairos Café open (Parish Centre) 10.00am Holy Mass 10.30am – 7.00pm Adoration in the Church
Saturday 24 June Birth of Saint John the Baptist
10.00am Holy Mass Confessions after Holy Mass 4.00 – 4.30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4.00 – 4.30pm Confessions 5.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 26 June Twelfth Sunday Ordinary Time LIFE SUNDAY: Visit from Rachel’s Vineyard
10.00am Family Mass 12 noon Holy Mass 1.00pm Baptisms
LIFE SUNDAY
Please note that next weekend we will mark Life Sunday. We will be joined by a representative from Rachel’s Vineyard, a group that provides post-‐abortion
counselling to couples and families.
The Second Collection will be taken-‐up to support the Church’s pro-‐life work.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Connell Boyle; James Watson; Isaac Mitchell (St. Bartholomew’s); Susan Lennon (Millbrae Care Home); John O’Donnell; Elizabeth McArdle; Norah Arbuckle; Sadie Brady; Patrick Nugent; Ann Neeson.
ANNIVERSARIES / MONTHS MINDS / BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Winning; William, Hugh Maguiness (East Kilbride); Sarah & Janet Gibson; John & Margaret Docherty; Joe & Jean Smith; Peter, Annie, Charles & John Rafferty; John & Helen McVeigh; John & Katie McPartland; Hugh & Cathie Connolly; Patrick, Sarah & Phil Kiernan; Peter Hannaway; Denis & Jeanie McCall; Anne & Ciaran McHugh; Theresa Ferrie; Carol Tennent; William & Marie Shiels; James & Margaret
Slowey; Michael Woods; Edward Duffy; Mary & Alec Chisholm; Bernard McGrogan; Martin, Carmel, Angela, Mabel & Dr. Hugh Francis Reynolds (Co. Down); Joe Hughes; Harry Brown; Anne Hilley; Cathy & Willie Hilley;
Pat & Mary Skelton.
SICK
Sandra O’Donnell; Arthur Mulholland; Joan Reid; Roisin O’Toole; John Steele; Frances Ronnie; David Miller; Marie Boswell; Margaret Davidson; James Stewart (Canada); Caroline McGoogan; Alison Black; Anne Campbell;
Michael McDade: Anna McGoldrick; Ann Paterson; Patrick Clare; Frances Smith; John Docharty; Kathleen Coogans; Gerard Hamill; John Fagan; Kit Reilly. William McLaughlan; Colum Coyle; James Coyle; Rosella Smith.
(Please alert the clergy when a name is to be removed from the sick list)
Parish Priest
Rev. Michael John Kane
Assistant Priest Rev. James Travers
Sr. Eileen Hobbins (Pastoral Assistant)
Mrs. Margaret Haggarty (Secretary)
Miss. Antoinette Parr (Safeguarding Officer)
Baptisms On the last Sunday of the month by arrangement with the clergy.
Marriages Arrangements for weddings should be made by appointment with the Parish Priest (6 months notice required).
Calling Times / Office Hours Appointments to speak to the clergy may be made through the Secretary by calling 01236 423044. (Office hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mondays; 9.00am – 3.00pm Fridays). Appointments may also be made outside these hours or by emailing [email protected]. Please remember that if you reside outside the boundary of St. Augustine’s, then you must ask for the sacraments in your own parish.
Sacrament of the Sick / Hospital Visitations Those who require the Sacrament of the Sick at home should contact the Chapel House to arrange for a visit from the clergy. This should ordinarily be arranged prior to any prolonged hospital visit. The Catholic Chaplain to Monklands Hospital is Fr. Travers. In cases of emergency where you or a family member require the pastoral assistance of the Chaplain please request this from the nursing staff at the hospital.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S PRESBYTERY 12 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 1DQ t: 01236 423044
e: [email protected] / [email protected] / Scottish Charity Number SCO11041
P A R I S H C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
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SAINT AUGUSTINE’S
PARISH CENTRE
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Mr. Chris Hamill (Manager) Tel: 01236 427538
Mob: 07917433647 [email protected]
1892 - 2017
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