MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday    14^th        5.00pm  –  Parishioners

Monday      16^th     10.00am – Vincent Wright RIP         

Thursday   19^th      10.00am –  Frank Culshaw RIP

Saturday   21^st         5.00pm  – Evelyn Fletcher RIP

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

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 PARISH NEWSLETTER

The Parish Office is open at the Presbytery, Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, on Fridays, 10am to 4pm

MASSES THIS WEEK
Mondays and Thursdays at 10am
Thursday: Exposition & Benediction after 10am Mass

CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month – 28 October: 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 15 OCTOBER
1^st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10, The Lord will prepare a banquet and will wipe away tears from every cheek.
Psalm 22: In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell forever and ever.
2^nd Reading: Philippians 4:12-20, There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14, Invite everyone you can find to the wedding.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: When the Lord is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
For the Synod
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
16 Oct – St Hedwig
16 Oct – St Margaret Mary: established the devotion to the Sacred Heart
17 Oct – St Ignatius of Antioch: succeeded St Peter as bishop of Antioch (Syria)
18 Oct – St Luke: a Greek physician and disciple of St Paul; the author of the Acts of the Apostles and of the third Gospel; he is patron of doctors and the sick
19 Oct – Ss John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions
19 Oct – St Paul of the Cross, founder of the Order of Passionists
22 Oct – World Mission Day*

PRAYER TO ST LUKE: I ask for your powerful intercession to cure the afflictions and ills that plague my body and spirit. In your infinite glory, Saint Luke, guide me on my path towards recovery and peace. Amen.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: World Missions*

ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS
Novembers Lists of our dear departed will be collected over the next few weeks.  Please place your list and offering in one of the envelopes provided and leave in the basket in the narthex.
Mass Times:
Wednesday 1 November at 10am – Feast of All Saints (Holyday of Obligation)
Thursday 2 November, 10am – Commemoration of All Souls

CAFOD FAST DAY – Harvest Appeal COLLECTION FINAL WEEK
Please bring envelopes and gift aid, if possible.  Every penny counts!

MEET BISHOP TOM  – 28 OCTOBER
We’re looking forward to a visit by Bishop Tom Neylon, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool.  He will celebrate Mass here on Saturday 28 October, at 5pm.  He would like to meet as many parishioners as possible, so please make a note of this important occasion in your diaries.  Bishop Tom lives locally, in Parbold and is very friendly and sociable and therefore genuinely keen to chat and to listen.  This is a unique and very important occasion, so please take advantage of this this special opportunity to meet Bishop Tom and to enjoy some wine, tea, coffee and light bites in the Parish Centre after Mass.
It’s your chance to speak to the Bishop!

OCTOBER LOTTERY WINNERS
1^st     Mrs V Owen, Burscough     £50  (29)
2^nd    Mrs J Coxon, Mawdesley   £30  (45)
3^rd     Mr Fazakerley                       £20  (68)

PARISH VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
There are a number of opportunities to become a bit more involved in parish life, particularly: helping maintain the grounds / gardening, welcoming, singing with the choir, flower arranging, church cleaning, altar serving, fund-raising etc etc.  Help is welcome from all ages!  Please contact the Parish Office by email or ring on Fridays, in order to find out more.

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.

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 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=z_A-N3TqOXw
Howard Goodall’s beautiful setting of Psalm 23, made famous as the title music to “The Vicar of Dibley”. Recorded by Tamesis Chamber Choir as part of their West End debut on 10th October 2015. The choir was directed by its founder, Louise Rapple Moore, and accompanied by Simon Dinsdale. The soprano soloist was Miranda Bradshaw.

WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES

 

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/

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

 

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