22 May 2022 – 6th Sunday of Easter
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 21st May – Ian & Rodney Cooper RIP
Sunday 22nd May – Parishioners
Monday 23rd May – Francis Smith RIP
Thursday 26th May, 11am – Exam Candidates Ascension Day
Saturday 28th May – Keeley family
Sunday 29th May – Mary Grimaldeston RIP
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THIS WEEK’S NOTICES & MASS READINGS
WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PEACE-FILLED EASTER
Christ is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
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.
Please continue to recommend the wearing of face masks, out of consideration for others. Thank you
PRIVATE PRAYER: Church is open for private prayer on Fridays, between 11am and 1pm.
HOLY MASS: MONDAYS and THURSDAYS – 10.00am
Thursdays: Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction – 10.25am to 11am (Check changes this week)
ASCENSION DAY: Thursday 26 May
There is a Mass here on THURSDAY 26 MAY, at 11.00am. Please note: no Exposition or Benediction afterwards.
There is also a Vigil Mass on Wednesday 25 May at Our Lady’s, Tarleton, at 6.45pm
CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month, 28 May: 4.15pm to 4.45pm
READINGS FOR 22 MAY
1st Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29, It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and by ourselves not to saddle you with any burden beyond these essentials
Psalm 66, Let the people praise you O God, let all the people praise you.
2nd Reading: Apocalypse 21:10-1, 22-23, He showed me the holy city coming down out of heaven
Gospel: John 14:23-29, The Holy Spirit will remind you of all I have said to you
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus said, If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him and we shall come to him. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you forever, alleluia.
REFLECTION FOR 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER
“I am going to the Father” Jesus says. He also says, “I am coming back to you”, for if you obey me, if you love me, then both the Father and I will be with you.
This is a love story – way beyond any sentiment – love at its most profound and in its truest sense: a love based on faith, and faithful through thick and thin.
For us as Jesus’ followers, this love recognises and is obedient to the truth of Jesus’ teaching. A faithful love that we live by every day. And Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit, God himself, to teach us and to “remind us” of what Jesus wants us to do in order to be more like him; in fact, to be “perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect|”. Clearly Jesus had faith that we, his weak human followers could be that perfect. And just as a loving parent will put in place measures to help their child navigate through problems and difficulties, our loving Father, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, is there to guide us and show us the way. All we have to do is love him.
PRAYER INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Archbishop Malcolm has asked us to pray the following at this time of crisis:
God Our Father, each person is precious to You.
You are the Giver of life.
Have mercy on us and protect us at this time, as the coronavirus threatens health and life.
You are an ever-present Helper in time of trouble.
Watch over those who are suffering, give strength to those who are aiding the sick and give courage to all in this time of anxiety.
We ask this of you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May:
For faith-filled young people
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
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
We pray now in the words Jesus gave us:
Our Father, who art in heaven…
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
25 May – St Bede the Venerable
27 May – St Augustine of Canterbury
MEET OUR CAFOD REP – Friday 27 May
We are delighted to be able to welcome Mr Ged Edwards to our parish who will explain more about the latest projects that Liverpool CAFOD is involved in. This is a great opportunity to hear at first-hand about all the ways in which CAFOD is at work, helping to improve the lives of so many people and communities around the world. Everyone is invited to come and meet Ged in the Parish Centre on Friday 27 May, at 11.30am. He’s very happy to answer any questions!
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY: 29 MAY
The theme of this year’s message, “Listening with the ear of the heart,” invites us to reflect that listening involves more than simply the sense of hearing.
Writing in his World Communications Day message in January, Pope Francis expressed concern that people were “losing the ability to listen,” both in the Church and wider public life. “A synodal process has just been launched,” he wrote. “Let us pray that it will be a great opportunity to listen to one another. Communion, in fact, is not the result of strategies and programs, but is built in mutual listening between brothers and sisters.”
He went on, “Among the five senses, the one favoured by God seems to be hearing, perhaps because it is less invasive, more discreet than sight, and therefore leaves the human being more free,” he wrote. “Listening corresponds to the humble style of God. It is the action that allows God to reveal himself as the One who, by speaking, creates man and woman in his image, and by listening recognizes them as his partners in dialogue.”
The Pope signed this message on 24 January, the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, patron of writers and journalists. His message concluded, “In order to provide solid, balanced, and complete information, it is necessary to listen for a long time. To recount an event or describe an experience in news reporting, it is essential to know how to listen, to be ready to change one’s mind, to modify one’s initial assumptions.”
COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: World Communications Day
BISHOP BARRON : SILENCE AND THE MEANING OF THE MASS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYkcyuVwjrY&list=PL-oDSUr7MWtcbz5-KyLrmt2AUd-4wKM22
Another extremely thought-provoking and interesting reflection from Bishop Barron. To find this 10-minute clip on You Tube, simply type in ‘Bishop Barron Silence Meaning of Mass’ in the Search box and you’ll find it very easily. His message here is very timely, given our celebration of World Communication day next Sunday.
LAUDATO SI WEEK: 22-29 May
On Earth Day, the Church invites Catholic communities around the world to participate in Laudato Si’ Week 22 – 29 May 2022.
This weeklong global event will mark the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care, and unite the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to listen and respond to the cry of God’s creation.
The theme for the week is “Listening and Journeying Together.” The eight-day global event will be guided by the following quote from Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’:
“Bringing the human family together to protect our common home” (LS 13)
Locally, thousands of events will bring the message of Laudato Si’ to every Catholics, helping bring this global celebration to life and changing countless communities around the world. For events globally ad to find local news, see https://laudatosiweek.org/allevents/
PARISH INCOME / EXPENDITURE
Please see the Income & Expenditure summary, on the table in the narthex, which clearly demonstrates the impact of the pandemic. Please consider how you might help the parish in terms of encouraging friends, neighbours and local residents to come along to our lovely church, and / or giving a bit of time to help in all the many areas that together, make it possible for Ss Peter & Paul to function on behalf of our local community. Please see the next item on this newsletter for more ideas on this. Many thanks!
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.
LOTTERY WINNERS – MAY
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1st |
Mrs J Harrison, Croston |
£50 |
44 |
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2nd |
Mrs Philbin, Mawdesley |
£30 |
142 |
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3rd |
Mrs J Brown, Leyland |
£20 |
72 |
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. Every effort will be made to ensure that a Mass is said on the day requested, or as close to it as possible, should that date have already been booked.
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.
PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR PEACE
You are invited to pray the rosary during Our Lady’s month of May for peace in our world, particularly in Ukraine. A link to the migrants’ rosary is below.
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/migrants/Rosario/rc_pc_migrants_rosario_en.html
THE ROSARY IN MAY
“You must know that when you ‘hail’ Mary, she immediately greets you. She is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you.”
St Bernadine of Siena
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
For Ascension Day this coming Thursday (26 May)
Thomas Weelkes ‘O Lord Arise’ – Anthem for Ascension Day – YouTube
Performed by Sine Nomine – a virtual choir, based in Sussex, singing a sacred anthem in madrigal form (acapello – unaccompanied), by the 16th century organist, chorister and composer Thomas Weelkes.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS NEXT WEEK
MASS ON SUNDAYS REGULAR WEEKLY NOTICES
As you may be aware, our Bishops have lifted the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
To keep Sundays holy, it might be helpful to spend some time reading the Scriptures. Besides your Bible, 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
Masses will continue to be live-streamed and televised for many months yet, so you can still take part in Sunday worship and the Act of Spiritual Communion will continue to be an important part of people’s worship for the foreseeable future.
If you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THE ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
MASSES ONLINE
Locally, there is St Clare’s, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood: www.saintclares.co.uk which streams Mass daily at 9.30am. Please follow the easy links on the website.
https://www.vaticannews.va/enPope Francis
https://www.churchservices.tv/whats-on-now/ Great selection of Masses and other Church serviceshttps://www.lourdes-france.org/en/tv-lourdes/ Mass and daily at 2pm, the Rosary in English
https://www.livemass.org Extraordinary Form (1962 Missal)
Use the website links to EWTN (Sky Channel 588)) or the Archdiocese to access daily Masses
On the radio: Catholic Radio Sky Channel 0147
Also, you may wish to try the Pray as you Go phone app:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.foxcode.prayasyougo&hl=en
PRAYERS from the Archdiocese, for Stations of the Cross etc: https://www.liverpoolcatholicresources.com/
Please email the Parish Office with details of any other online services you know of that may help parishioners at this very difficult time. We will try to include them in next week’s Newsletter.
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
Many thanks to generous parishioners who continue to support the parish during this extremely challenging year.
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.
HELP DURING THE PANDEMIC
COVID VACCINES – IMPORTANT
IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BOOSTER VACCINE & EVERYONE SHOULD CONTINUE TO WEAR FACE MASKS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT OTHERS.
Please note that the Catholic Church has given its full support to the vaccine (all of them) and is keen to assure Catholics that there are no moral issues linked to the science of the vaccines, whatsoever. The vaccines are safe. The Archbishop of Liverpool is anxious to dispel any myths and urges Catholics to have the vaccines.
Unfortunately some people are trying to exploit the fears of others, so be on the alert for so-called vaccine scammers, who will try and charge you for a vaccine.
There is NO CHARGE.
The vaccines are free.
GP surgeries are not paid. The government is paying for the whole programme.
Please also note that there are some scammers pretending to be the NHS. There is only one official NHS email address, which is www.nhs.uk
The NHS will never ask for details like family maiden names of bank accounts / credit & debit cards. Nor will they require you to pay anything for the vaccines. If you are contacted by a group claiming to be the NHS and they’ve asked for these details, it is a scam and you must ignore it. Then report it!
It is essential to continue to observe the ‘basics’: hand hygiene, face masks, social-distancing – and lots of good ventilation – at all times
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR NEED ANY HELP, PLEASE CONTACT FR ANDERS AT THE PRESBYTERY IN TARLETON ON 01772 812242, OR EMAIL THE MAWDESLEY OFFICE (ssppm@rcaol.org.uk)
WISHING ALL PARISHIONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES EVERY BLESSING FOR THE COMING WEEK