14 August 2022 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 13 August – World Peace
Sunday 14 August – Parishioners
Monday 15 August – Mme Madeleine Pyatt RIP
Thursday 18 August – Special Intention
Saturday 20 August – LISCF
Sunday 21 August – Dorothy Finch RIP
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PARISH NEWSLETTER
IMPORTANT – PLEASE CONTINUE TO BOOK
You only need to pre-book if you wish to sit in the designated section (side pews) for social-distancing.
OTHER MASSES / SERVICES
Monday Mass:10.00am
Thursday Mass 10.00am, followed by Exposition (10.25am-11.00am)
PRIVATE PRAYER: Church will be closed for private prayer on Friday 19 August
CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month, Saturday 27 August, 4.15pm to 4.45pm
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE & WELL
We ask that you do not come to church if you have symptoms of a cold, a temperature, a sore throat or are feeling particularly tired or off colour. Take a test. Keep it to yourself and get better soon!
HOLY MASS FOR SUNDAYS – OVER 3 PARISHES
From Sunday 4 September 2022, our celebration of Sunday Mass here at Ss Peter & Paul’s Mawdesley, will be on Saturdays at 5pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday). There will be Mass at Our Lady’s Tarleton on Sundays at 9.15am and at St Agnes Eccleston, on Sundays at 11am.
READINGS FOR 14 AUGUST
1st Reading: Apoc 11:19; 12:1-6, 10, A woman adorned with the sun, standing on the moon
Psalm 44, On your right stands the queen, in garments of gold.
2nd Reading: Corinthians 15:20-26, Christ as the first-fruits and then those who belong to him.
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56, The Almighty has done great things for me, he has exalted the lowly
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Mary has been taken up into heaven; all the choirs of angels are rejoicing. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: All generations will call me blessed, for he who is mighty has done great things for me.
INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
We join Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August:
Small Businesses
We pray for small and medium sized businesses: in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
15 August – The Assumption
16 August – St Stephen of Hungary
19 August – St John Eudes
20 August – St Bernard
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE & WELL
We ask that you do not come to church if you have symptoms of a cold, a temperature, a sore throat or are feeling particularly tired or off colour. Take a test. Keep it to yourself and get better soon!
COFFEE MORNING & TRAIDCRAFT FAYRE – 21 AUGUST
You are warmly invited to the Parish Centre for a cup of coffee and a chat with old (and new) friends, after Mass on Sunday 21 August – many of whom we’ve had little chance to see over the last two years. Come along and see what the Traidcraft stall has to offer – lots of new and interesting items. Everyone is very welcome!
CAFOD: FIX THE FOOD SYSTEM
A seedbank to share
In one area of Zimbabwe, farmers have rejected the big business method of commercial farming and returned to more traditional ways. With the help of CAFOD, they have set up a seedbank, managed by local people, where seeds are shared and costs are vastly reduced in consequence
CAFOD DISPLAY TABLE
Please make a point of having a look at the display table in the narthex and see if you can spot what object has been added to it each week…
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE “I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendour of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus Himself.”
In September and October, the Relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland a Wales for the first time.
The Relics of St Bernadette will visit Liverpool Archdiocese between 15-20 September, as follows:
St Mary’s Chorley: Thursday 15 Sept, 8.30pm to Saturday 17 Sept. 9.00am
ST MARY’S CHORLEY PROGRAMME: 15 to 17 SEPTEMBER
Copies of the programme are available from the table in the narthex, or you might wish to visit the website: www.stmarys-chorley.org
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool
Saturday 17 September: 3.30pm to 9.45pm
Sunday 18 September: 8am to 8.45pm
Monday 19 September: 8am to 9.45pm
Tuesday 20 September: 6.30am to 5.45pm
Bookings: online bookings only, and bookings are in slots of 15 minutes. Please notify the Parish Office on Fridays, if you’d like to go but are unable to book online. We’ll do our best to help.
For more information about the tour and to book places, please visit the dedicated website: www.stbernadette.org.uk
NEWS FROM CAFOD
CAFOD is the official overseas aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. With your support, the Church works with some of the hardest-to-reach and poorest communities overseas. We believe in tackling the root causes of poverty. This is why we ask please to add your voice and campaign with us to address poverty and injustice head-on. So, people sign our petitions, meet their MPs and contact big businesses, etc. to get lasting change, and we thank you for your commitment. Together we’ve helped bring historic breakthroughs like debt relief for whole struggling countries, diverting Government and World Bank support for fossil fuels to tackle climate change and getting large companies to behave more ethically. Please join in our next campaign about food cafod.org.uk/food to help everyone not just to have life but “have it to the full,” [Jn: 10:10].
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 Mrs A Parkinson on 01704 822216 to find out about Open Days/Evenings, or check the website on https://www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk/
UKRAINE AID FUND The International Aid Trust no longer requires clothing, but would be grateful for non-perishable foodstuffs, toiletries and medical supplies eg plasters, bandages, antiseptic wipes, paracetamol, ibuprofen. The depot is at Lostock Hall, Sherdley Road.
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 CURRENTLY IN NEED OF TOILETRIES & TOILET ROLLS. Deliveries will be made every other week. These foodstuffs really do make a huge difference.
Local families are really beginning to struggle and food donations continue to be very welcome.
MASS INTENTONS
Mass intentions are welcome, not just for our dear departed, but for any other occasion eg in thanksgiving, successful outcome (exams / operation), wedding / anniversary blessings. Please write your name and intention, with the preferred date – if applicable – on a piece of paper and place in an envelope, along with your offering, either in the weekly offertory basket or through the presbytery door. It may not be possible to guarantee the specific date requested, for various reasons, however, every effort will be made to find a date as near as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
MISSIO NEWS – OUR MISSION BOXES
Even during the pandemic and various lockdowns, we were able to send £442.00 to Mission for 2021. Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously.
THE UKRAINE CRISIS – HOW TO HELP
LIVERPOOL ARCHDIOCESE
The Archdiocese has set up text numbers for anyone wanting to make a financial donation. All donations will be sent to the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London.
The text numbers are:
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70085 to donate £2
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70450 to donate £3
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70460 to donate £5
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70470 to donate £10
(Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.)
More information can be found on our website: http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ukraine-s
Donations can be made by bank transfer to: Account name: Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sort code: 40-29-12 Account: 01551493 Reference: Help Ukraine
Or by cheque made payable to “Archdiocese of Liverpool” and with “Help Ukraine” written on the reverse. Please post to Finance Department: St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool Archdiocesan Office, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA
LET’S KEEP TALKING – SUPPORT FOR ANYONE SUFFERING IN ANY WAY AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC
Please pick up a leaflet on your way into/out of church, from Lancs & S Cumbria Mental Health Support. Help is out there if you’re struggling to cope, or you know someone who is struggling.
MUSICAL TREATS FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zXOthWICRA
A treat for Rutter fans this week – and of course, in honour of Our Lady – here is a performance of Rutter’s Magnificat – section 2, focussing on the first section of Mary’s spontaneous and joyful acceptance of God’s will for her: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour for he has looked with favour on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS NEXT WEEK
MAGNIFICAT
The Magnificat publication can be a wonderful aid to prayer and of course, you also get the readings for Mass for every day of the week! At a cost of less than £1 a week, you may be interested in subscribing now: tel. 020 7448 3618; email: uk@magnificat.com or visit the website: www.catholic-herald.myshopify.com
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
THE UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY
The Universe Catholic Weekly has launched their new online newspaper with the full support of their first subscriber, none other than His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Order your Digital copy by going to www.universecatholicweekly.co.uk or ring 0743661 7650 and ask for Michelle.
Special offer: Only £20 for 3 months
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
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OFFERTORY DONATIONS
Instead of putting money in offertory envelopes each week, those who are able to make an offering are asked to either:
- Write a monthly cheque (payable to ‘Ss Peter & Paul Church’) and post to the presbytery with a covering letter and one offertory envelope for gift aid purposes.
- Contact the office (by phone or email) to request a Standing Order mandate for your bank –
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.