18 June 2023 – 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 17th Evelyn Fletcher RIP
Monday 9th Valien Vyner Brooks RIP
Saturday 24th Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm SOCIALLY-DISTANCED SEATING: As far as possible, the side benches will be available for those who wish to remain cautious. |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
MONDAY: 10am
THURSDAY: 10am followed by Exposition and Benediction Pleaae Note: No Mass on Thursday 22 June
CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 24 June): 4.15pm-4.45pm
BLESSED SACRAMENT: The church will be open for visits to the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays, 11am to 1pm
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 18 JUNE
1st Reading: Exodus 19:2-6, I will count you a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nation
Psalm 99: we are his people, the sheep of his flock
2nd Reading: Romans 5:6-11, Now that we have been reconciled by the death of his Son, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:36-10:8, He summoned his twelve disciples and sent them out. The Lord be with you.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: There is one thing I ask of the Lord, on only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
For the abolition of torture
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
19 June – St Romauld
20 June – St Alban
21 June – St Aloysius Gonzaga
22 June – Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
23 June – St Ethelreda
24 June – St John the Baptist
RETIRING COLLECTIONS
This week, 18 June: Day for Life
Day for Life is sponsored by the Bishops of England and Wales. This charity promotes the protection of all human life ‘from womb to tomb’.
Following week, 29 June: Peter’s Pence (week on Thursday). Collection at the Mass for Ss Peter & Paul on Thursday 29th June, at 11am.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Chloe, Isabel, Samuel and Rose, made their First Holy Communion here this morning at a special service with their families and close friends. We wish them every blessing for this very wonderful sacrament and thank our catechists, Phil and Sarah Dawson, who have been helping them to prepare for this wonderful sacrament since last September.
AFTER MASS REFRESHMENTS – 17 JUNE
Tea and coffee will be served in the Parish Centre after Mass this Saturday and everyone is most welcome to attend. It’s a lovely opportunity to catch up with people, so do join us if you can.
Unfortunately, Traidcraft goods will no longer be available for purchase. As the only company selling Fairtrade products, it was not able to survive in the current economic and financial climate. It’s a real shame, however, we’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all the parishioners who have supported Traidcraft so loyally over the last thirty years.
CAFOD: FIX THE FOOD SYSTEM CAMPAIGN
“God blessed them and said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the earth and every tree with seed as its fruit; you shall have them for food,” [Gen. 1: 29]. CAFOD’s Parish Campaign is to ensure that small farmers who grow nearly half of the world’s food can continue to choose to use their own seeds and not be made dependent on huge seed corporations funded by the World Bank. We ask clergy and parishioners’ support by signing jointly a letter at the end of Mass from Salina, a small farmer from Bangladesh to the World Bank to address this abuse at their October meeting please.
The letter is printed out below so that you can see what you are signing!
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LETTER TO THE WORLD BANK PRESIDENT · Protect the fundamental rights of small farmers to save, use, exchange and sell our own varieties of seeds. · Put an end to all policies that limit small farmers’ choice over which seed they can access. Seeds are at the heart of everything that farmers like myself do. Without control over our seeds, our work as a farmer is not possible. |
You can sign the actual letter itself either in the Parish Centre after Mass today, of when you come to Mass next Saturday, 24 June. Thank you so much.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: MUSIC FOR A KING
The joint choirs of Liverpool Cathedral & Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral will join together on Saturday 8 July at 19.30 in a festive programme of ‘Music for a King’ in this coronation year.
Coronation classics by Handel (Zadok the priest), Parry (I was glad) and Walton (Crown Imperial) are presented alongside Charles-Marie Widor’s Messe à deux chœurs et deux orgues.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the combined choirs of Liverpool’s two cathedrals in concert together.
Tickets can be booked here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/metcathedral
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: VOLUNTEER YOUR TEACHING TALENT!
Are you a retired or part time qualified teacher? If so, you could be part of the Cathedral’s Education Service team! Come and help hundreds of school children and young people to learn about this wonderful Cathedral.
‘It’s a joy to watch children be amazed by the sheer beauty of John Piper’s lantern of light and colour and be able to bring the Cathedral to life for the generations of the future’.
For more information, contact education@metcathedral.org.uk
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 – Important Clarification: 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 and a donation of £520per week would result in £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.
UKRAINE APPEAL – INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST IS NOW IN HESKETH BANK
The IAT has recently moved from its depot in Lostock Hall to Hesketh Bank. It’s now based at The Barn, behind the bungalow at 255 Moss Lane. However, the move has meant that some volunteers are unable to relocate due to transport difficulties. The new depot is open from 10am to 4pm every weekday and they would love to hear from anyone who can help out for a couple of hours every week (or every other week).
As well as dried and tinned foodstuffs, plus toiletries and especially sanitary products, they are also in need of torches (as a result of blackouts due to Russian bombing of power supplies).
They are always very grateful for donations, which can be taken directly to the Moss Lane depot, or you can leave them at church on a Saturday and we’ll take them along.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to find out more about this vital, life-saving work. Thank you.
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
Gloria – Mass for four voices / Thomas Tallis – YouTube
An early 16th century composition by Thomas Tallis that would have been familiar to John Fisher and Thomas More, whose feasts are remembered this week.
WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES
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 a £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
ARCHDIOCESE RESPONSE TO UKRAINE
The fourth consignment of aid for Ukraine travelled last weekend taking dried food, thermal clothing, tools and generators. Please pray for peace https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pray-for-peace-in-ukraine/
RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring them to church when you attend Mass next weekend, or drop them off at the presbytery on Friday, between 10am and 4pm. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like someone to collect your box for you. Alternatively, please contact Sandra Cobham to arrange collection on 01704 821609. Thank you.
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/
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
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