MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday  12^th    5.00pm      Parishioners

Thursday 17^th    10.00am    Frank Culshaw RIP

Saturday  19^th   5.00pm      Joan Seddon RIP

LATEST  UP-DATE
MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON FRIDAYS, 10am to 4pm

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 PARISH NEWSLETTER

MASSES THIS WEEK
Thursday at 10am, followed by Exposition (10.25am) & Benediction
Funeral Mass on Wednesday 16^th October at 11am: Walburga Mary Mercer RIP

CHURCH OPEN
Church is open for private prayers before the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays, 11am to 1pm.

CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 26 October,  4.15pm-4.45pm

READINGS FOR 13 OCTOBER
1^st Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11, Compared with wisdom, I held riches as nothing
Psalm 89: Fill us with your love that we may rejoice.
2^nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13, The word of God can judge secret emotions and thoughts
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:17-30, Go and sell everything you own and follow me
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! How happy the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia! 
Communion antiphon: When the Lord appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
For a Shared Mission
We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people

SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
14 October – St Calistus
15 October – St Teresa of Avila, founder of the reformed Carmelites
16 October – St Hedwig
17 October – St Ignatius of Antioch
18 October – St Luke, apostle
19 October – Ss John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogue & Companions
19 October – St Paul of the Cross, founder of the Passionists

FUNERAL MASS: WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER, 11am
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Walburga Mary Mercer.  May she rest in peace and may the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, be with her family and friends.

WELCOME & THANK YOU…
… to Mgr Butchard, who will say Mass for us this weekend.  It’s always lovely to welcome him.  Thank you, Monsgnior

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY COLLECTION – FINAL CALL
Thank you to those who have donated.  There’s still time to hand in envelopes this week.

NOVEMBER: MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
Envelopes for our dear departed are available now, in the narthex.  Please return by26 October.
Masses: Friday 1 November – All Saints’ Day: Mass here at 9.30am, with the school
                Saturday 2 November – All Souls’ Day:  Mass here at 5.00pm November Holy Souls Lists

1^ST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2024-25
It’s not too late for parents of Yr 4 / Yr 5 children to submit their application forms for their child’s 1^st Communion preparation.  The sessions will start later this month.  Forms are available from the narthex, but please complete and return asap.  Thank you.

CARDS IN CHURCH
Sorry to say, but there’ll be no more cards for sale in church.  The Carmelite monastery in Sheffield, which has supplied us for many years with a variety of cards, is now closing due to a fall in vocations.  No alternative source has been found as yet.

1^ST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2024-25
It’s not too late for parents of Yr 4 / Yr 5 children to submit their application forms for their child’s 1^st Communion preparation.  The sessions will start later this month.  Forms are available from the narthex, but please complete and return asap.  Thank you.

PRISONERS’ SUNDAY – 13 OCTOBER
Today is a national day of prayer and action for prisoners, their families and all who work in our prison service.  Our prison crisis grows more severe and there are increasing numbers of children and families who have a loved one in prison.  Many will be struggling with the stigma and shame, isolation and hardship.  Please remember them in your prayers.  PACT (Prison Advice & Care Trust) envelopes are available in the narthex if you wish to make a donation.

MASS ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 45
The Archdiocese requires us to submit an annual return which, amongst other things, asks for us to do a count of attendees at weekly Mass over four Saturday Vigils / Sundays.  Today is the final one
Many thanks to Welcomers for doing this.

MAGNIFICAT
Now is a good time to buy a yearly subscription to Magnificat.  It works out at less than £1 per week at £49 pa.
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.
Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone Margaret Hiscock on 020 3882 9432.

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.
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=LPoyZsYA_pc

A lovely lilting version of the favourite, ‘Alleluia, sing to Jesus!  This comes from Plano, in Texas – the St Ambrose Society – part of the Catholic Music Initiative.  It’s impossible to hear this without smiling and feeling uplifted.

 

WITH EVERY BLESSING  FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK

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