23 July 2023 – 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 22 July – John Roxburgh RIP
Saturday 29 July – Stan & Pam Errington RIP
Saturday 5 August – Parishioners (Transfiguration)
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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
Please Note: No weekday Masses w/c 24 and 31 July
CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 29 July): 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 23 JULY
1st Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19, After sin, you will grant repentance
Psalm 85: O Lord, you are good and forgiving
2nd Reading: Romans 8:26-27, The Spirit expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:24-43, Let them both grow till the harvest.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The Lord keeps in our minds the wonderful things he has done. He is compassion and love; he always provides for his faithful.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY
For a Eucharistic life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
24 July – St Sharbel Makhluf, a Lebanese monk & hermit devoted to Our Lady
25 July – St James, apostle & first apostle martyr
26 July – Ss Joachim & Anne, parents of Our Lady
29 July – Ss Mary, Martha & Lazarus, friends and apostles of Our Lord
RETIRING COLLECTION LAST WEEK: Priests in Retirement – £75.75 Thank you.
FR ANDERS: 40th ANNIVERSARY
Thank you all so much for the Papal blessing and also for your kind and generous gifts and donations.
It was great to see so many of you at the Afternoon Tea in Tarleton. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen: organising everything, preparing the hall, catering, serving the tea, sandwiches and wonderful cakes. I was so delighted with everything.
God bless you all.
LOTTERY WINNERS – JULY
1st Miss V Dawson, Mawdesley £50 (39)
2nd Mr Fazakerley, Mawdesley £30 (68)
3rd Mrs P Ramsey, Croston £20 (36)
THANK YOU FROM CAFOD
Please see the letter from CAFOD on the table in the narthex, thanking parishioners for a recent donation of £130 – the result of proceeds from a number of refreshment events and Traidcraft. Thank you for your generosity.
CARITAS & UKRAINE
Caritas has partnered with St John of God Hospitaller services to co-ordinate a Homes for Ukraine programme, which provides temporary housing and support for Ukranians displaced by the conflict, in the UK. There is currently a waiting list of 900 people needing help. The Archdiocese is promoting the campaign to encourage the Church community to reach out to support this important mission. Please pick up an information sheet from the table in the narthex with more details. Pass them around family and friends, to help spread the word. Thank you.
PREPARATION FOR RECEIVING FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023-24
Registration forms will be available over the next few weeks, for children who are starting in Yr 4 in September. The programme of monthly sessions will begin this September and the children will be able to make their 1st Communion in June 2024. Catechist leaders, Sarah & Phil Dawson provide fun, interesting and engaging ‘lessons’ for the children – and all materials are provided. Please spread the word and let local Catholic families and friends know, so they don’t miss out! Deadline: 5 August. Thank you.
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.
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 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
“God be in my head” – Philip Wilby – YouTube
The wonderful lyrics of this reflection have inspired many composers, notably, H Walford Davies, but this more modern version by Philip Wilby is sung with great feeling and musicality by this amateur choir from St Martin’s church in Epsom.
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