17 September 2023 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 16th 5.00pm Julie Hodgkinson RIP
Monday 18th 10.00am The Wright family
Thursday 21st 10.00am Winefrede Watkinson RIP
Saturday 23rd 5.00pm Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
The Parish Office is open at the Presbytery, Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, on Fridays, 10am to 4pm
MASSES THIS WEEK
MONDAY, 10am
THURSDAY 10.00am followed by Exposition & Benediction
CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 23 September: 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 17 SEPTEMBER
1st Reading: Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7, Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven.
Psalm 102: The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
2nd Reading: Romans 14:7-9, Alive or dead we belong to the Lord.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35, I do not tell you to forgive seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Speak Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ; and the bread that we break is a communion with the body of the Lord.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
For people living on the margins
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
19 Sept – St Januarias / St Theodore of Canterbury
20 Sept – Ss Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang & Companions
21 Sept – St Matthew, apostle
23 Sept – St Pius of Pietrecina, ‘Padre Pio’, who received the stigmata in 1918
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS THIS MONTH
This week:16 / 17 September – Home Missions
Last week’s collection: £90.00 for the Catholic Education Service. Thank you.
HOME MISSION SUNDAY 2023
This weekend, is a time to remind ourselves of the essential mission of the church to spread the joy of the gospel – the Good News – not just in far flung places, but here at home in our own backyard. The title comes from the powerful and challenging Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, ‘The Joy of the Gospel’, where he says:
‘I dream of a ‘missionary option’, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be channelled for the evangelisation of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation.’
It is crucial to recognise that the Church has the fundamental calling to be open and share the joy of the Gospel in our world, in our own country and locality, as we face the many difficulties, problems, and challenges of our time.
We pray for our parish as part of the local church that we never lose sight of our calling to be missionary disciples and always look for ways to share with others the joy which comes from the Gospel we hold in our hearts, Lord hear us.
OUR NEW PARISH FAMILY
News of a new Archdiocesan initiative, that has been rolled out in many other dioceses around the country. From now on the Lancashire Deanery will consist of 4 families of parishes: 3 in Chorley and 1 in South Ribble. Our ‘family’ is made up of the parishes of St Agnes Eccleston, St Gregory’s Chorley, St Mary’s Euxton and St Oswald’s Coppull We hope to work together to support each of our parish communities. The Deanery is under the patronage of the Lancashire Martyrs. May they pray for us.
SEPTEMBER LOTTERY WINNERS
Mr B Smith, Heskin £50 (47)
Mrs M Casstles, Mawdesley £30 (21)
Mr Fazakerley, Mawdesley £20 (68)
RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring your box to church when you attend Mass next Saturday and leave in the narthex for Sandra Cobham to collect. Or, if you’re unable to get to church, -please give Sandra a ring on 01704 821609 and she will arrange to collect. Many thanks.
MISSION TODAY MAGAZINES
The autumn edition of Mission Today is available from the narthex. Please take one if you wish.
MASS COUNT – DIOCESAN STATISTICS
Over the next four Saturdays, the Diocese asks us to note the number of people attending Mass.
BISHOP’S VISITATION
We’re looking forward to a visit by Bishop Tom Neylon, Auxilliary Archbishop of Liverpool. He will celebrate Mass here on Saturday 28 October, at 5pm.
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.
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
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=t01aHI6J1ho
In anticipation of next week’s celebration of the harvest, here is a lockdown opera group performing a lovely arrangement of ‘All Good Gifts Around Us’ from the 1970’s musical ‘Godspell.
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
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