19 May 2024 – Pentecost Sunday
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 18th – Parishioners
Monday 20th – James Rowley RIP
Thursday 23rd – Les Chase RIP
Saturday 25th – The Thompson family
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
PARISH OFFICE HOURS NEXT WEEK, Friday 17 May: Please note, the Office will be open from 9.00am to 12.30pm, with apologies for any inconvenience.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday at 10am
Thursday at 10am followed by Exposition and Benediction
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 25 May 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 19 MAY
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:15-262:1-11, They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak
Psalm 103: Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
2nd Reading: Galatians 5:16-25, The fruit of the Spirit
Gospel Reading: John 15:26-27; 16:12-15, The Spirit of truth will lead you to the complete truth
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the great things God had done, alleluia!
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY
For the formation of religious and seminarians
We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
21 May – Ss Christopher Magallanes & Companions
22 May – St Rita of Cascia, with St Jude, St Rita has acquired a reputation as a saint of impossible cases / situations
25 May – St Bede the Venerable, biblical scholar and historian
COLLECTION LAST WEEK: World Communications Day – £42.80 Thank you
THE FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST – Thursday 23 May, 10am
This feast always falls on the first Thursday after Pentecost. It focuses on Jesus as High Priest He is the mediator between God and humanity. Jesus is also the Victim that is offered, for the salvation of the world. We too share by offering up ourselves and all that goes into our daily lives. Paul’s letter to the Hebrews says: “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet is without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need” (Hebrews 4: 14-16).
SUDAN CRISIS APPEAL – 17 MAY
The war in Sudan has been going on for a year now and has dropped out of the news – it’s a ‘forgotten’ war. Yet many people there, including children, have had to flee their homes and are now without shelter, food, water and medicines.
CAFOD is working with local partners to try and help them to cope, but they are desperately in need now as starvation and famine threaten the most vulnerable. Please give what you can TODAY to help CAFOD in this vital work. Envelopes will be available and please remember to gift aid, if you can. The additional money makes a huge difference. Thank you.
SPONSORED WALK FOR MARIE CURIE
Parishioners and volunteer Tom Molyneux sets off today (Saturday) on a huge adventure: walking all 214 of the ‘Wainwright’ peaks in the Lake District – approx. 350 miles. He’s doing this to raise funds for Marie Curie, which cares for people with cancer. Anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause may donate online, via Just Giving at www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-molyneux , or see Tom, once he’s back in church after this tremendous feat.
LOTTERY WINNERS – MAY
1st Mrs K Ricketts, Mawdesley £50 (83)
2nd Mrs K Cooper, Heskin £30 (18)
3rd Miss K Wilkinson, Rufford £20 (7)
RCIA – A MASS FOR NEW CATHOLICS
A Mass for New Catholics has been arranged for Thursday 20 June at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral at 7pm and will be celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm. Anyone received into the church, both this year and previous years is welcome to attend with their families, friends, and Catechists
MESSAGE FROM MARY’S MEALS: PRAY IN MAY WITH MARY’S MEALS
During the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in praying for the hungry children who rely on our life-changing school meals, and for all the children and families around the world who live in poverty. Please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk to access prayer resources and see how you can support this REMARKABLE – and very important – work.
PRAYER SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
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.
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=16bVnV4KMEw
With Pentecost in mind and the wonderful presence of the Holy Spirit of love, here is the Spanish choir, Canto Católico performing a very moving rendition of Veni Creator Spiritus.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK