MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday 9th      5.00pm – Winifred & Thomas Watkinson RIP
Monday 11th     10.00am – Richard Sharrock RIP
Thursday 14th  10.00am – Daniel Young RIP
Saturday 16th     5.00pm – Parishioners

LATEST  UP-DATE
MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm

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 PARISH NEWSLETTER

MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday 10am; Thursday, 10am
Thursday Mass followed by Exposition & Benediction

CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 23 March 4.15pm-4.45pm

READINGS FOR 10 MARCH
1^st Reading: II Chronicles 36:14-23, The wrath and mercy of God are revealed in the exile and in the release of his people.
Psalm 136:  O let my tongue cleave to my mouth if I remember you not!
2^nd Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10, You who were dead through your sins have been saved through grace.
Gospel Reading: John 3:14-21, God sent his Son so that through him, the world might be saved.
Gospel acclamation: Glory and praise to you, O Christ!  God so loved the world so much that he gave his only Son; everyone who believes in him has eternal life. Glory and praise to you, O Christ
Communion antiphon: Jerusalem is built as a city, bonded as one together.  It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to praise the name of the Lord.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH
For the new martyrs
We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.

SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK

LENTEN ALMS BOX
The Lenten Alms box will be available in the porch, for kind donations at all of / any of the Lenten services. 
The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.  Let us use this year’s Lenten top observe these special practices as closely as we can.
This year, our donations will be sent via the Archdiocese to the Children of Gaza & the Holy Land.

PRAYERS DURING LENT
We are asked to pray for the following intentions
Candidates for the Sacraments (especially on Sundays); Women (World Day of Prayer on Friday 1 March); the Needy and Hungry of the World; Penitents and Wanderers.

REFLECTION: LENT WEEK 4
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus asks, “Which of you, if your child asks for bread, will give them a stone?  Or if he asks for fish, will give a snake?”  No parent – or adult – in their right mind would offer up a stone or a snake to a child.  So too, the Father only gives good gifts to his children.  From the beginning, human existence has been a struggle for food to survive.  The gift of food is a sign of God’s bounty and therefore, saying Grace before meals is an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving.  Yet, of course, we cannot live on this bread alone.  We also need ‘bread’ or food that will satisfy us spiritually.  God’s gift to us, is himself, in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and the sharing of bread at Communion.  This Bread of Heaven feeds our souls, so let us give thanks for it.
From ‘Walk with Me’ (Alive Publishing)

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY COLLECTION:  A total of £305.00.  Thank you, everyone.

EASTER AT SS PETER & PAUL’S
Palm Sunday: Vigil Mass (Saturday 23 March) at 5pm
Holy Saturday: Vigil Mass (30 March) at 7.30pm

MOTHERING SUNDAY
We hope that all mothers, grandmothers will enjoy a relaxing day. 
May God bless them and all women who care for us.

RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring your box to church when you attend Mass next Saturday and leave in the narthex for Sandra Cobham.  Or, if you’re unable to get to church, please give Sandra a ring on 01704 821609 and she will arrange to collect. 
Many thanks.
Copies of the spring edition of ‘Mission Today’ are now available from the narthex.

DON’T FORGET! PARISH FOODBANK – DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Thank you for donations already received, which have been taken to the foodbank centre at St Mary’s in Leyland.   They are particularly short of tinned pasta, tinned meat / fish and puddings. 
Please check that donations are well before their BB date!
Thank you all for your kind-hearted generosity.  It makes such a big difference.

CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
Keeping you up to date with all the news from around the Archdiocese online: www.catholicpic.co.uk
Postal subscriptions are available: 3 issues = £9.50, 6 issues = £19 and 12 issues = £37.50.
Email enquiries@cpmmmedia.com or ring 0151 709 7567.
Digital copies are also available.  Please use the phone number / email address above.

THE UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
These are available to order directly from the publisher (www.thecatholicuniverse.com  or call Michelle on 0743 661 7650. ). It can be posted to you each week. A 3 months print subscription is £42.00 – 6 months is £75.00 and the year at £140.00.

HOW TO DONATE TO THE CHURCH
Standing Orders – Many find this an easier alternative to trying to remember to bring cash along each week.  Forms are available in the porch / from the Parish Office.  You can determine the amount and when it is deducted each month.  Please post compoleted forms to your bank.
Envelopes – easy, because they can be prepared before coming to church.  They afford some ‘privacy’ for the amount donated. Please contact the Parish Office so we can arrange this.
Cash / cheque donations each week and very gratefully received.
Gift Aid If you are a taxpayer then you can easily help the parish to claim 25% extra on top of every donation you make.  Eg: your donation of £10 per week could become £12.25  going to the church. Filling in a simple form to register your name and address means we can claim an additional 25% of your gift
Please collect a form from the narthex on your way out today, complete and return to the Parish Office.
THANK YOU for your continuing support and generosity in these very challenging times.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN THE PARISH
Now that parish activities are starting up again, there are a number of opportunities to become a bit more involved in parish life, particularly: stewarding/welcomers, driving deliveries to St Mary’s foodbank every other week, singing with the choir, flower arranging, church cleaning, altar serving, fund-raising.  Help is welcome from all ages!  Please contact the Parish Office by email or ring on Fridays, in order to find out more.

MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pe76Edh_s
Reflecting the words of our Gospel reading, this beautiful rendition of Stainer’s ‘God so loved the world’ is performed here by Tenebrae.  Sublime words and music and voices!

WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES

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