Jun 27th 2026

The Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul - 28th June 2026

Today we honour the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, apostles whose witness anchors the Church in faith, hope, and love. Peter, the fisherman who became the rock upon which Christ built His Church, stands as a witness to repentance, humility, and steadfast leadership; Paul, the persecutor turned missionary, proclaims the breadth and universality of the Gospel, urging all to faith in Christ and to a life shaped by grace. Together they illustrate the twofold richness of salvation: Saint Peter’s intimate communion with the Lord and oversight of the early Christian communities, and Saint Paul’s tireless mission to bring the Gospel to the gentiles, illuminating how the Spirit unites diverse peoples into one body. As we celebrate these saints, we are reminded that our baptism binds us to this apostolic mission, and that the Church’s unity rests on fidelity to Christ, repentance when we err, and a courageous witness to the truth.

May their intercession strengthen our devotion to Christ and our commitment to His Church. Let us imitate Saint Peter’s humility in accepting our vocations, and Saint Paul’s zeal in bearing the light of the Gospel to all we meet, especially those who have never yet heard the saving message of Our Lord. May our parish life be marked by faithful teaching, sincere catechesis, and merciful service, so that we may all grow in friendship with the Lord. May our celebrations of the Sacraments deepen our union with Christ and with one another, and may we be instruments of unity and reconciliation, bringing healing where there is division and hope where there is despair. Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, and all the saints, may God bless you and your loved ones this Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

Father Victor

THIS WEEK - THE SOLEMNITY OF THE SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES - 28th June 2026

Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.15 am.

FESTAL MASS at 10.00 am.

30th June

TUESDAY

Low Mass at 6.30 pm.

The Christian Initiation Course continues, this week, in the Vicarage at 7.00 pm.

1st July

WEDNESDAY

Eucharistic Adoration at 11.45 am.

Low Mass at 12.15pm.

2nd July

THURSDAY

Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.

Low Mass at 10.00 am.

3rd July

FRIDAY

Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.

Low Mass (B.C.P. / English Missal) at 10.00 am.

Coffee Morning at 10.30 am.

4th July

SATURDAY

Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.

Low Mass at 10.00 am.

5th July

SUNDAY - THE 14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.15 am.

PARISH MASS at 10.00 am.

TEA AND COFFEE IS AVAILABLE AFTER MASS ON SUNDAYS - DO JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP.

PARISH NEWS

THE CHRISTIAN INITIATION CLASS CONTINUES this week, IN THE VICARAGE on Tuesday, at 7.00pm.

OUR HALF HOUR BIBLE STUDY GROUP ON MOST SUNDAYS. This is a regular meeting that takes place after Sunday Mass and Coffee every week - Father Tunji leads us to reflect more closely on the Holy Scriptures, which are one of God’s most precious gifts to us. Bibles texts will be supplied. THE BIBLE STUDY MEETS EITHER IN THE VESTRY HALL OR THE LIBRARY IN THE CHURCH, BY THE CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM.

CONFESSIONS - As well as Saturday mornings, the Sacrament of Confession can be celebrated 20 minutes before any of the Weekday Masses and immediately afterwards. Please speak to Father Victor, Father Ian or Father Tunji.

REPOSITORY - OUR PIETY STALL

This is open before and after Mass on Sundays and weekdays selling a wide range of items from religious cards, rosaries, books, crucifixes and icons to mugs, fridge magnets, church diaries, pens and note books.

THE PROCEEDS OF EVERYTHING WE SELL ON OUR PIETY STALL GOES TOWARDS WELL NEEDED CHURCH FUNDS.

Items can be seen in the glass case by the font at the back of church and in the glass case in the Vestry Hall. Please take a look.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PRAYERS or Mass intentions you would like me to offer at Mass or if would like someone added to our parish prayer list of the Sick or Departed.

Father Victor’s contact details are as follows:

Telephone: 07714190663

Email: Vicarstmartin@outlook.com

He is also usually available in person during Surgery Hour on Saturday’s in Church between 10.30am - 11.30am.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION is also available at this time.

Please continue to remember the following in your prayers:

For those who have made their First Holy Communion, Harmony, Daniella and Michelle that they may continue to grow in the love of Jesus in His Blessed Sacrament and stay close to Him all their lives.

That as a parish we may seek afresh to grow in our discipleship in Christ and to become more fully the people He wishes us to be. May we welcome Christ Jesus fully into our hearts and lives.

That we may continue to worship in spirit and truth, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

That we may grow in a deeper appreciation of the Holy Traditions of our Christian Church, of the Holy Scriptures and of the precious deposit of faith and teachings that have been passed down to us from the Apostles.

For Blessings on our Parish family as we seek to grow our Church.

For graces, blessings and a deepening of understanding of Christ and His teachings for those participating in our Faith Formation and Lent Groups.

For peace in our troubled world and for an ending to the conflict in Iran, Gaza and the Ukraine.

For the development of a Parish Prayer Group and Prayer Walks.

For a greater generosity in giving and stewardship so that we may be able to fund our mission and witness effectively.

For our Church community, that we may continue to grow into the likeness of Our Lord through worship, prayer and service.

For our Parish that we may emulate him in our faithfulness to the Gospel and its proclamation and to the care of our brothers and sisters in their need.

For our young people that the Lord may fill their hearts with living faith that they may serve Him faithfully in worship and in service.

For our Bishop Paul and all the Parishes that look to him in the See of Oswestry.

For the future of our Sunday School, that we may find a capable and loving teacher to carry on this vital ministry.

For a deepening of our own faith and a greater commitment to Christ.

For the strength to remain firm in our Christian faith and to give witness to it through our own example.

That we may continue to remember, the needs of those so less fortunate than ourselves.

For those at school, college or University, that as they grow in knowledge and wisdom, they may be safe and well.

For those who work, particularly those who have families or other dependents.

For our Government, that they may seek to serve the common good and that we may see increased integrity within the world of politics.

For peace to reign within our homes and between one another.

For the elderly, housebound and those living in residential and nursing homes.

For our Ambulance Service and for our other Emergency Service Staff and for Milton Keynes Hospital and all who work there.

For Father Victor, Father Ian, Father Tunji as they seek to continue to make Christ present in our midst through the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass and the other Sacraments of the New Covenant. May the Lord bless them as they seek to make Christ known and offer continuing Pastoral care.

For our Monastic Community of the House of Initia Nova of the Order of Saint Benedict and for its Motherhouse in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

For our Abbot, Michael-John Austin, for all of the community and for those new to its life.

For the Sick:

For Father Lewis Sligh, Christine Hummant, Damian Seymour, Yvonne and Denis Simpson, Gary Ashby, Rosalio Eluna, Heather Burke, and Nicola Monaghan.

For the Departed:

For all the recently departed, and for Ernest Haddon, Donald Goff, Hilda Payne, Francis Collier, Kathleen Wilmot, Thomas Pummery, Violet Pummery, Mary Pateman, Jack Brinklow,  John Hartup, Margaret Link and all whose whose anniversaries fall at this time. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let Light Perpetual shine upon them.

May the Lord guard you and keep you now and always.

Father Victor (Brother Cuthbert)