20 October 2024 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday  19th    5.00pm      Joan Seddon RIP
Monday    21st   10.00am     Pauline O’Keefe RIP
Thursday 24th    10.00am     Rosemary Leigh RIP
Saturday  26th    5.00pm       Parishioners

LATEST  UP-DATE 

 MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm

PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON FRIDAYS, 10am to 4pm


 PARISH NEWSLETTER

PARISH OFFICE OPENING NEXT WEEK, FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
Please note that the office will be open from 9am to 12 noon next week.  With apologies for any inconvenience.

MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday at 10am
Thursday at 10am, followed by Exposition (10.25am) & Benediction

CHURCH OPEN
Church is open for private prayers before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday 25 October from 10am to 11.30am.

CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 26 October,  4.15pm-4.45pm

READINGS FOR 20 OCTOBER
1st Reading: Isaiah 53: 10-11, If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long life.
Psalm 32: May your love be upon us O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.
2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16, Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:35-45, The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The Son of Man came to save, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Alleluia! 
Communion antiphon: The Son of Man has come to give his life as a ransom for many.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
For a Shared Mission
We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people

SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
22 October – St John Paul II
23 October – St John of Capistrano
24 October – St Anthony Mary Claret
26 October – Ss Chad & Cedd

SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEK: WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER
Donations are collected at these worldwide Masses and they go, in their entirety, to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor.
World Mission Sunday is our chance to show love and solidarity to our brothers and sisters overseas who share our faith. In offering our prayers, we join with missionaries everywhere in communion and compassion to support them in spreading the Good News, and by giving a donation we respond to Christ’s call to feed the hungry and clothe the naked.
Envelopes are available the narthex / a basket is available for donations.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY COLLECTION
Thank you to those who donated to our parish total of £247.00 for this important work.

NOVEMBER: MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
Envelopes for our dear departed are available now, in the narthex.  Please return by26 October.
Masses: Friday 1 November – All Saints’ Day: Mass here at 9.30am, with the school
                Saturday 2 November – All Souls’ Day:  Mass here at 5.00pm – November Holy Souls Lists

CARDS IN CHURCH
Sorry to say, but there’ll be no more cards for sale in church.  The Carmelite monastery in Sheffield, which has supplied us for many years with a variety of cards, is now closing due to a fall in vocations.  No alternative source has been found as yet.  Thank you to all those who have purchased these cards over the last few years.  A total of £60.00 has been raised for the parish.

MASS ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 50
Last week was the final week of this Archdiocesan audit.  Many thanks to Welcomers for doing thi over the last four weeks.

OCTOBER LOTTERY WINNERS
1st  Mrs H Boardman, Mawdesley    £50   (213)
2nd  Mr N Harvey, Heskin                 £30   (122)
3rd  Mrs J McKenzie, Mawdesley       £20     (4)

MAGNIFICAT
Now is a good time to buy a yearly subscription to Magnificat.  It works out at less than £1 per week at £49 pa.
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.
Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone Margaret Hiscock on 020 3882 9432.

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.

LITTLE THEATRES & MENTAL HEALTH / WELL-BEING
Chorley and Southport have their own theatres and Southport’s in particular, has just brought out its new season pamphlet of plays and productions for 2024-25.  Visiting the theatre can provide a welcome form of relaxation and enjoyment, and at Southport, the volunteers are very good at putting people at their ease. You will be sure of a grand welcome.
In addition, there is news of a number of special packages available, that afford real value for money.
The pamphlets, containing full details, are available in the narthex.

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=Jc_JfqzdS2
A beautiful tune and equally lovely, reassuring lyrics: God of mercy of compassion.  It’s very easy to sing along to.  And very uplifting to reflect upon.

WITH EVERY BLESSING  FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK