16 June 2024 – 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 15th – Roy Websdell RIP
Monday 17th – Foundation Mass
Saturday 22nd – Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday only, at 10am
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 29 June 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 16 JUNE
1st Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24, I make low trees grow
Psalm 91: It is good to give you thanks, O Lord.
2nd Reading: Corinthians 5:6-10, Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing the Lord.
Gospel Reading: Mark 34:26-34, It is the smallest of the seeds, yet it grows into the biggest shrub of them all.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learned from my Father. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: One thing I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
Migrants & Refugees
Let us pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys fraught with danger and violence, may find welcome and new living opportunities in their host countries.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
18 June – St John Rigby
19 June – St Romuald
20 June – St Alban
21 June – St Aloysius Gonzaga
22 June – Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEK (15/16 June): Day for Life
Message from the Bishops of England, Ireland and Scotland
There has been much discussion in the media recently about ‘assisted suicide’, whereby people who feel they are overburdened by suffering will be facilitated in bringing their lives to a premature end by a change in legislation. The Catholic Church opposes this.
As Catholics, along with many people of other faiths and none, we share a different vision about what it is to be fully human, especially when we are suffering and approaching death in the hope of eternal life…. We are called to defend this gift of life to its natural end and to protect vulnerable citizens from a culture that could pressure them into assisted suicide. We support people with the companionship of a listening ear, appropriate treatment, and the best of care, so that their last days can be times of grace, intimacy and love.
Bishop John Sherrington (England and Wales), Bishop Kevin Doran (Ireland), and Bishop John Keenan (Scotland)
FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN
Our children had the joy of celebrating their 1st Holy Communion in a special Mass this morning Please remember Lola, Romi, Rafa, Poppy, Gabby, Evie and Riva in your prayers, as they begin a new and ever closer relationship with Our Lord. With special thanks to Sarah & Phil Dawson for their careful guidance and preparation of the children over the last eight months.
OUR PATRONAL FEAST DAY: Ss PETER & PAUL, Saturday 29 June
To celebrate the feast of SS Peter & Paul, refreshments will be provided in the parish centre following the 5.00pm Mass on 29th June. Please join us if you can, everyone is most welcome – especially visitors.
THANKS FROM TOM!
Tom Molyneux wishes to thank everyone who very kindly donated to the Marie Curie appeal during his sponsored walk round the Lakes. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to complete the hike due to the appalling weather: a month’s worth of rain in 24-hours! Nevertheless, Tom is extremely grateful for all donations and good wishes.
MISSION TODAY – SUMMER EDITION
The new edition on the Mission Today magazines is now available for collection from the narthex. It includes a round-up of what’s happening in Malawi and India, as well as an important financial report on income and expenditure during 2023.
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.
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=Z2fR9fUD5bM
Another popular and very topical hymn this week: Unless a Grain of Wheat Shall Fall. Words are provided for a sing-a-long version. A message of hope and comfort.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK