Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
WEEKLY REFLECTION
Seventh Sunday of Easter
This Sunday we are presented with part of Jesus’ Priestly Prayer (John 17) which is his longest recorded prayer offered before his crucifixion, in which he prays for himself (Jn 17, 1-5), for his immediate followers (Jn 17, 6-19) and for future believers (Jn 17, 20-26). Through this prayer, Jesus’ role as Mediator between God and humanity is noted.
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A priest’s role is to offer prayers and sacrifices to God, and Jesus is the perfect priest because he offered the perfect prayer and sacrifice to the Father on our behalf.
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A line which we might miss from this gospel passage is one in which Jesus declares his Divine Nature. In verse 5, Jesus says: “And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory I had with you before the world existed.” By saying he had the same glory with the Father before the world existed, Jesus is saying that he existed before the creation of the world and was with the Father. Through this, Jesus is presenting his equality and oneness with God the Father, thereby unveiling his divine nature.
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As followers of Christ, we are reminded that the Jesus we follow is both God and Man (Divine & Human), and consequently able to represent humanity to the Father, and Divinity to the human race. May all of Ellesmere Port believe in, and follow this God revealed to us in the person of Jesus Christ.
Parish News & Updates
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Ryan, Emily, Thomas, Immanuel, Ashin, Rosin, Eloisa and Travis (from St Saviour’s School) who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday at the 11am Mass.
Pastoral Letter on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Leo calls young people across the world to “listen to the voice of the Lord who invites you to a full and fruitful life.”
Community Prayers
For the Sick and Housebound
Paul Smith, Dot MacDonald, Antoinette Denney, Carol Elliott, Steve Brittain, Shirley Stephen, Roy Mark, Eliyamma Thomas, Angela Bedward and Marcus Vernon
May the Lord watch over, guide and protect all the sick and housebound of our parish. Amen.
The Recently Deceased
Of your charity, please keep the following recently deceased parishioner(s) in your prayers:
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Myfanwy Bebb RIP - Funeral SERVICE on Thursday 21st May 10.30am at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Margaret Groome RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Thursday 28th May 11am at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Monica Beatty RIP – Funeral MASS on Tuesday 2nd June 10.00am at Our Lady star of the Sea
Marian McCrave RIP – Funeral MASS on Tuesday 2nd June 8.00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Peter McCrave RIP – Funeral SERVICE on Wednesday 3rd June 1.30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Angela Brennan RIP – Funeral MASS on Thursday 4th June 10.00am at Our Lady star of the Sea
Personal Prayer Request
Written requests for prayers to be included in the newsletter can be given to Fr Godlove, Deacon Tony or passed into the sacristy. Please include on the written request; your name, the person you are requesting prayers for, and state that the person is happy for their name to be included in the newsletter.
THE POPE'S INTENTION
That everyone might have food
Let us pray for that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Notices
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to Ryan, Emily, Thomas, Immanuel, Ashin, Rosin, Eloisa and Travis (from St Saviour’s School) who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday at the 11am Mass. It was a joyous occasion for the parish, as these young and active parishioners took this important step in their faith and sacramental journey.
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PENTECOST – PARISH INTERNATIONAL MASS & CELEBRATION
Pentecost is traditionally known as the birthday of the church because it is when the followers of Jesus received the Holy Spirit and overcame their fear, becoming courageous and fearless disciples who spread their faith the world over. As a parish, we are invited to celebrate the ‘birthday’ of our faith. Since this date falls during the half-term break when some of our parishioners plan to be away, we’ll have our International Parish Mass at 11am on Sunday 31st May, followed by a shared table and games in the parish centre and car park. For those who can, please bring along some food from your culture, and put on your traditional attire to reflect the diverse and beautiful composition of our parish community. We plan to have the Prayers of the Faithful in different languages, so please fill the sheet at the back of church with your name & language, if you’d like to lead one of the prayers.
CHURCH CLEANING
We like to thank our parishioners who show up on Wednesday mornings to clean the church, sacristy and parish centre. Your amazing work for the parish. Thanks for the time you take to come sure the church, centre and surrounding areas are neat and tidy for services, etc. If there are any more parishioners willing to volunteer to join our Church and Parish Centre cleaning team on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 11am, it’ll be a great boost. Even if you can only help occasionally or can commit regularly. All help is appreciated with tea and coffee provided!
DIOCESAN MARRIAGE MASS
Parishioners celebrating a significant wedding anniversary or married within the last year can apply for an invitation from the Bishop to the Diocesan Marriage Mass to be celebrated on 13 June at 12 noon at St. Columba's Church, Plas Newton Lane, Chester CH2 1SA.
Any parishioners who are interested please
contact the parish office with the couple’s name, address and the anniversary being celebrated.
JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS
Trip to St Anthony of Padua Franciscan Church, in Mossley Hill, Liverpool on Saturday 20th June. A pilgrimage is being organised joining together with Christ the King and St Mary of the Angels. Coach departing 9am from St Mary of the Angels and 9.15am from Christ the King, cost is £10 and accompanied children free. Refreshments will be available but please bring a packed lunch. Please contact Christ The King office if you wish to secure a seat or seats on the coach.
DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2026
The Pilgrimage Team is very pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our 2026 75th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes. By coach 30 July to 7 August and by air 31 July to 6 August. Brochures can be found on the pilgrimage website www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk along with a link to the new online booking system. Deacon Tony and many parishioners will be staying in the Hotel Lyes de Maria in Lourdes if you would like to join us, speak with Deacon Tony for more information.
ST SAVIOURS SCHOOL TURNS 60
St Saviour’s School is turning 60 this year.
The junior school was opened in April 1966
and the infants school 8 months later.
A celebration will be taking place on Friday
26th June. More details about this will be
sent out soon.
We are looking for any photos/
articles/information about our school that
you may have. Perhaps you attended St
Saviour’s as a child; or perhaps you have
older children who attended the school some
years ago.
Please email anything you have that may be
of interest to –
admin@stsaviours.cheshire.sch.uk