The Roman Catholic Parishes of
Our Lady and the English Martyrs (Burnham-on-Sea)
and
Our Lady Queen of Apostles (Cheddar)
17th Sunday, Year C
25th July 2010
Welcome to Amber Jessica & Seren Aimi Walker
who will be baptised in Burnham this week-end
Mass Times and Confession
| Saturday | 4.45 pm Rosary at Burnham Mass 5.30 pm, Burnham (Pamela Knell, RIP) |
| Sunday | Mass 9.00 am, Cheddar (Charlotte Clarke, RIP) Mass 11.00 am, Burnham (Aileen Lennon, RIP) |
| Monday | St Joachim & St Ann, Parents of the Virgin Mary Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 9.30 am, La Retraite Convent, Burnham |
| Tuesday | No Mass Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 9.30 am in the church, Burnham Exposition & Rosary, 7.15 pm, Cheddar Church |
| Wednesday | Mass 9.30 am, Burnham (Fr Tibor) Silent prayer for Cheddar youth, 7.30 am, Cheddar church |
| Thursday | St Martha Mass 10.00 am, Cheddar (Mamie Townsend, RIP) Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion 9.30 am, La Retraite Convent, Burnham |
| Friday | St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor Mass 9.30 am, Burnham (Anne Butler, RIP) Lectio divina & prayer, 2.00 pm, Cheddar Hall |
| Next Saturday | St Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Mass 10.00 am, Cheddar (Private int. TB) |
Confession: |
Burnham: Saturday before or after 5.30 pm Mass Cheddar: Saturday after 10.00 am Mass. |
Next Sunday Masses |
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Saturday 5.30 am at Burnham Sunday 9.00am at Cheddar, 11.00 am at Burnham |
Lives of the Saints
Ss. Joachim and Anne. By tradition Joachim and Anne are considered to be the names of the parents of Mary, the Mother of God. We have no historical evidence, however, of any elements of their lives, including their names. Any stories about Mary's father and mother come to us through legend and tradition.
St. Martha, Mary and Lazarus lived in Bethany, a small village two miles from Jerusalem. Jesus was a frequent guest at their home. We read of three visits in Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9.
St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish soldier in the 16th century. He was injured on the battlefield and while in hospital read the Lives of the Saints and decided to become a soldier for Christ. He experienced visions followed by trials of fears and scruples. He started the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. His guide for a retreat called Spiritual Exercises is widely followed even today; it is available on Amazon together with all his writings.
Prayer for the Papal Visit
God of truth and love, your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light
to those who seek you with a sincere heart
As we strive with your grace to be faithful in word and deed, may we reflect
the kindly light of Christ and offer a witness of hope and peace to all.
We pray for Pope Benedict and look forward with joy to his forthcoming visit to our countries.
May he be a witness to the unity and hope which is your will for all people.
We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St Andrew - pray for us.
St George - pray for us.
St David - pray for us