11 August 2024 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 10th 5.00pm Foundation (4)
Monday 12th 10.00am Foundation (5)
Thursday 15th 11.00am Foundation (6) Feast of the Assumption
Saturday 17th 5.00pm Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be open Wednesday 14 August 9.30am to 1.00pm
The Office will be closed on Fridays 16 and 23 August. Apologies for any inconvenience.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday at 10am
Thursday 15 August at 11am
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 31 August, 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 11 AUGUST
1st Reading: I Kings 19:4-8, Strengthened by the food, he walked until he reached the mountain of God.
Psalm 33: taste and see that the Lord is good
2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:30-5:2, Follow Christ by loving as he loved you.
Gospel Reading: John 6:41-51, I am the living bread which has come down from heaven
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The bread that I will give, says the Lord, is my flesh for the life of the world.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
For political leaders
We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
12 August – St Jane Frances de Chantal, worked with St Francis de Sales to found the Visitation Order
13 August – Ss Pontian & Hippolytus
14 August – St Maximilian Kolbe – a very holy priest, even before giving up his life to save another in Auschwitz
15 August – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
16 August – St Stephen of Hungary
MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ENGLAND & WALES LAST WEEK
Many thanks for generous-hearted parishioners, who donated a total of £243.00 for the Missionary Sisters last week.
STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENTS OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND
Please see this extract from their longer statement, published on 6 August:
“…. Regrettably, we have witnessed violent, racist attacks and intimidation on our streets. Mosques have been attacked, hotels housing people seeking asylum set on fire and individuals set upon simply because of the colour of their skin. Racism has no place on our streets or in society and should not be stirred up in communities or online. The police have faced unacceptable levels of violent disorder and rioting in their quest to keep the peace on the streets. We are grateful for the work of the emergency services who put themselves in danger to protect the public. We are grateful for communities who have come together to help with the clear up, demonstrating a determination to serve the good of all.
We are also grateful to the many local churches across the country who provide a place of worship and sanctuary for people and who help build stronger communities through action at the grassroots level, including initiatives like Street Pastors and Response Pastors. Let us all work together to put an end to this violent disorder, restore peace and heal our nation”.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – THURSDAY 15 AUGUST
Mass here at 11.00am (no Exposition / Benediction)
Vigil Mass at St Agnes on Wednesday 14 August at 6pm
1st COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2024-25
Parents / Guardians are invited to register their child for our 1st Communion programme which will begin in September. The children must be about to start in Yr 4 in September. Application forms are in the narthex. Please pass on to families who are Catholic but who do not always attend regularly. Deadline: Saturday 31 August.
CHURCH FLOWERS
We’re extremely grateful to Ann Scholes (ably assisted by Tony) who makes sure our church is filled with beautiful flower arrangements every week. Many of the flowers are sourced from their garden and also the grounds of the church, but inevitably many flowers also need to be bought and this incurs costs. Any donations therefore are particularly welcome and will help to ensure that our altars continue to provide a fitting tribute to Our Lord.
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.
LITTLE THEATRES & MENTAL HEALTH / WELL-BEING
Chorley and Southport have their own theatres and Southport’s in particular, has just brought out its new season pamphlet of plays and productions for 2024-25. Visiting the theatre can provide a welcome form of relaxation and enjoyment, and at Southport, the volunteers are very good at putting people at their ease. You will be sure of a grand welcome. The season opens in September with ‘Allo ‘Allo – featuring characters from the very popular BBC comedy series. Tickets (including Saturday matinees) are very reasonably priced and have not been increased at all since before the pandemic.
In addition, there is news of a number of special packages available, that afford real value for money.
The pamphlets, containing full details, are available in the narthex.
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.
MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT2DmfvNWoQ
This week’s psalm, O Taste and See, was the setting for this wonderful arrangement by Vaughan Williams, here sung by the Caritas Singers.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK