19 June 2022 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

 

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday 18 June –  The Hunter family

Sunday 19  June  –  Parishioners

Monday 20 June –  Ann Philp RIP

Thursday 23 June –  NO MASS THIS WEEK

Saturday 25 June –  The Stubbs family

Sunday 26 June –  Ben Page RIP

LATEST  UP-DATE 

WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE FOR SS PETER & PAUL, MAWDELSEY!
 Please ring or email to book places for weekend Masses on Fridays between 10.30am and 3pm if you wish to sit in the social-distancing areas. 


 PARISH NEWSLETTER
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES & MASS READINGS 

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.  Contact the parish Office on Fridays, between 10.30am and 3pm.  Thank you.

PRIVATE PRAYER:  Church is open on Fridays, 11am to 1pm for private prayer

HOLY MASS:  MONDAYS  – 10.00am
No Thursday Mass this week.

CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month, : Saturday 25 June, 4.15pm to 4.45pm

FROM THE BISHOPS OF ENGLAND & WALES: The Sunday Obligation to attend Holy Mass is restored from Pentecost Sunday (5 June) onwards.

READINGS FOR 19 June
1st Reading: Genesis 14:18-20, He brought bread and wine
Psalm 109, You are a priest forever, a priest like Melchizadek of old
2nd Reading: I Corinthians 11:23-26, Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the Lord’s death
Gospel: Luke 9:11-17, They all ate as much as they wanted
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.

REFLECTION FOR THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
A Prayer Answered
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
He made me weak that I might obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given grace, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I may have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all the things that I might enjoy in life;
I was given life that I may enjoy all things.
I received nothing that I asked for,
But all that I hoped for;
My prayer was answered.

PRAYER INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June:
For Christian families around the world
We pray for Christian families around the world, may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their everyday lives.

Let us pray…
That all Christians may strive for holiness by repenting of past sins;
That all who doubt or distrust the Gospel message may recognise the risen Christ in the goodness and kindness of others and learn to turn to God in faith and love;
That the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ for all people may teach us that there is no such thing as a worthless life, or a person God does not love;
That as Covid restrictions are lifted and more people receive their vaccinations, may the bonds of our relationships be renewed and strengthened.

SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
20 June – St Alban
21 June – St Aloysius Gonzaga
22 June – Ss Thomas More & John Fisher
23 June – St John the Baptist

COFFEE MORNING / TRAIDCRAFT FAYRE – 19 JUNE
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 – 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!

1st COMMUNION SERVICE
Please pray for our children who made their 1st Holy Communion in a special service here on Saturday morning.  We pray that God will bless Faith, Samuel, Jakub, Hudson and  their families, as they embark on a new journey of friendship and love with Our Lord. With many thanks to our Catechists, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Dawson, who have worked to prepare the children for this special moment since last September.

NEW PROGRAMME FOR 1st COMMUNION, (Sept 2022-June 2023)
Applications are invited for all children who will be starting Yr 4 or Yr 5 in September to enrol on the new 1st Holy Communion programme.  Forms are available from the table in the narthex – and on the parish website.         Deadline: Monday 1 August

SS PETER & PAUL RC 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.  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.

ST MARY’S COLLEGE TASTER / OPEN EVENTS
St Mary’s Catholic Independent School, Crosby is holding a Taster Day on Friday 1 July (10am to 3pm) followed by an Open Evening on Wednesday 6 July, 4pm to 7pm.  Please contact the school for further information: 0151 924 3926.

DAY OF RENEWAL – SATURDAY 25 JUNE
St Clare’s, Fulwood, will be hosting another Day of Renewal, on the theme of ‘The Good Shepherd’, on Saturday 25 June, from 10am to 4pm.  The day will be led by Fr Pat Deegan.  The day will start with Mass.  Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.  There is no charge.  Please contact Christine (07745 009694) or Annette (07954 429333) for further information.

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

OTHER FORMS OF HELP

  • First and most important is prayer and fasting, that God may strengthen and protect the Ukrainians and other persecuted peoples, and thwart their aggressors. Prayer cards available in the narthex plus Info Sheets detailing more local help and prayers.
  • On the website of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in London, details are available of the appeal by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (augb.co.uk ).
  • The Polish shop U Miska, 27 Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD (opposite Kingprint) T. 01257 273676 is collecting clothing, footwear, blankets, nappies, women’s hygiene products, baby milk and other humanitarian help for refugees. 
  • Donations can be made directly on the crowdfunding website: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine  or Direct to the central appeal fund – Barclays Bank, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain Limited, 80038237, 20-65-89, with reference HelpUkraine. This is a joint undertaking of: 
    The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, [Ukrainian Cathedral House, 22 Binney Street, London, W1K 5BQ – cheques could be sent here too]Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Great Britain
    Association of Ukrainians (AUGB)
    Association of Ukrainian Women (AUW)
    Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM)
    Plast Ukrainian Scouts in Great Britain
    Association of Ukrainian Teachers (AUT)

WEEKLY COVID UP-DATE FOR MAWDESLEY & CROSTON
Fewer and fewer people are testing now, so weekly figures lack the accuracy that they used to have.  The weekly Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, published every Thursday, have always been the most accurate.
Please see Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
A lot of people are still extremely worried about catching Covid, so smaller churches (like Ss Peter & Paul’s) will still encourage parishioners to wear face masks, in order to protect everyone from possible transmission.

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
Ave Verum Corpus | Mozart | Lyrics with translation | Blessed Sacrament | Sunday 7pm Choir – YouTube
A really useful ‘sing-a-long’ version of Mozart’s well-loved motet, Ave Verum.

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.