13 August 2023 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 12th A Young Person
Tuesday 15th Parishioners – Feast of the Assumption
Thursday 17th Keith Iddon RIP
Saturday 19th John, Winefred & Mary Cobham RIP
Monday 21st Foundation Mass
Thursday 24th Holy Souls NDL
Saturday 26th Parishioners
Monday 28th The Queally family
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm SOCIALLY-DISTANCED SEATING: As far as possible, the side benches will be available for those who wish to remain cautious. |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OTHE BLESSED VIRGIN
Monday 14 August: Vigil Mass, 6pm at Our Lady’s, Tarleton
Tuesday 15 August: 10am at Ss Peter & Paul’s Mawdesley
Tuesday 15 August: 7pm at St Agnes, Eccleston
MASSES THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 10.00am followed by Exposition & Benediction
CHURCH WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITS TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Fridays: 11am to 1pm
CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 26 August): 4.15pm-4.45pm
ARCHDIOCESE PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
We ask for peace for those who need peace, reconciliation for those who need reconciliation and comfort for all who don’t know what tomorrow will bring.
We ask for you to be with all – especially children who are suffering as the crisis in Ukraine deteriorates. For those who are anxious and fearful. For those who are bereaved, injured or who have lost their lives. And for those who have lost loved ones. Lord, hear our prayers.
We also pray for wise actions from global leaders – who have the power not only to start wars, but to stop them too.
Father in heaven, we cry out for an end to this crisis and for mercy, peace, and truth – that the healing power of your love will restore peace, families and communities.
Amen
READINGS FOR 13 AUGUST
1st Reading: Kings 19:9, 11-13, Stand on the mountain before the Lord.
Psalm 84: Let us see O Lord your mercy, and give us your saving help.
2nd Reading: Romans 9:1-5, I would willingly be condemned if it would help my brothers.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33, Tell me to come to you across the water
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on the King, who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens! Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; he feeds you with the finest wheat.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
For World Youth Day
We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
14 August – St Maximilian Kolbe
15 August – the Assumption
16 August – St Stephen of Hungary
19 August – St John Eudes
THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY
The Assumption of Mary is the teaching that The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever -Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory (Pope Pius XII, 1950).
Through the death and resurrection of Mary’s son, Jesus, the power of the devil has been permanently overcome and the destiny of each one of us, as children of God, is to be taken up into the glory of heaven.
We are therefore all called to follow the example of Mary if we are to achieve this. Throughout her life, Mary united herself with Jesus, in his mission and in his suffering and death. Her surrender to God’s will at the time of the annunciation continued through faithfully “pondering in her heart” all that was happening, until she stood beneath the cross on Calvary. United with Jesus in his life and death, she is united with him in his resurrection and ascension into glory. This, then, is the pattern for all of us to follow and we can be sure that our loving Mother will guide us every step of the way.
MAGNIFICAT
The Magnificat is published monthly. For each day, it contains the readings and prayers for Mass, with a meditation from the great spiritual writers of the Church throughout history and prayers for morning and evening inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours. You will also find the lives of the saints, articles on spiritual topics by contemporary writers, prayers at night, hymns, reflections and essay on a great example of Christian art in each issue.
The current special offer of £49 for 13 issues for the next 12 months, will end on 31 October 2023. Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone 020 3882 9432.
CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
Keeping you up to date with all the news from around the Archdiocese online: www.catholicpic.co.uk
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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.
DON’T FORGET! OUR 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
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 – Important Clarification: 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.
UKRAINE APPEAL – INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST IS NOW IN HESKETH BANK
The IAT has recently moved from its depot in Lostock Hall to Hesketh Bank. It’s now based at The Barn, behind the bungalow at 255 Moss Lane. However, the move has meant that some volunteers are unable to relocate due to transport difficulties. The new depot is open from 10am to 4pm every weekday and they would love to hear from anyone who can help out for a couple of hours every week (or every other week).
As well as dried and tinned foodstuffs, plus toiletries and especially sanitary products, they are also in need of torches (as a result of blackouts due to Russian bombing of power supplies).
They are always very grateful for donations, which can be taken directly to the Moss Lane depot, or you can leave them at church on a Saturday and we’ll take them along.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to find out more about this vital, life-saving work. Thank you.
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
Salve Regina (simple tone) | 450 voices – virtual choir | Catholic Music – YouTube
A lovely version of the Salve Regina, as befits our special feast commemorating the Assumption of Mary this week, performed by Canto Catolico.
WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES
ARCHDIOCESE RESPONSE TO UKRAINE
The fourth consignment of aid for Ukraine travelled last weekend taking dried food, thermal clothing, tools and generators. Please pray for peace https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pray-for-peace-in-ukraine/
RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring them to church when you attend Mass next weekend, or drop them off at the presbytery on Friday, between 10am and 4pm. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like someone to collect your box for you. Alternatively, please contact Sandra Cobham to arrange collection on 01704 821609. Thank you.
SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, MAWDESLEY
RESPECT BELIEVE INSPIRE: Learning through Jesus. Opportunities for all to reach their full potential. Valuing all in our school family and the wider world. Encouraging everyone to be unique. Please ring the school office on 01704 822216 to find out about Open Days/Evenings, or check the website on https://www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk/
CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES
Donations to Care4Calais are being collected in Aughton L39 5DW: Please email mcevoyden@gmail.com to arrange drop-off time / venue. Care4Calais is specifically asking for the following items, which must be in good condition: baby / children’s clothes & shoes (trainers), jeans and leggings, t-shirts, hoodies, & other winter clothes / shoes. You may wish to donate directly to Care4Calais: Care4Calais | Refugee Crisis Charity | Fundraise Donate Volunteer
EWTN – GLOBAL CATHOLIC TV & RADIO
Getting connected is easier than you might think. EWTN is free, there’s no subscription. You can stream live and on demand via the website: www.ewtn.co.uk/get-ewtn or get the app for your mobile (EWTN APP), or Amazon’s Echo Auto.
Every day: daily Mass at 1pm and Children’s Rosary every day, at 7.30pm
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMES ON EWTN
Children’s religious programmes, based on the teachings of Jesus, are available on EWTN every week day, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm – and on Saturday mornings, from 9am to 10am.
WEEKLY MASS FOR CHILDREN: FREE RESOURCE BOOKLET
Redemptorist Publications is pleased to introduce Celebrate: an initiative designed to help children grow in their faith.
Each week they will provide a Children’s Liturgy in the form of a video of the week’s Gospel reading, a reflection and a final prayer.
Fun, engaging and practical worksheets/resources will also be provided to help children continue to practise their faith during this time. Please ring 01420 592974 or check the following link for the RP KidZone: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/celebrate-following-your-faith?utm