24 July 2022 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 23 July – Francis Welch RIP
Sunday 24 July – Bill Hilton RIP
Monday 25 July – Felix & Rosemary Jacquier RIP
Thursday 28 July – Winefred Cobham RIP
Saturday 30 July – Parishioners
Sunday 31 July – Richard & Josie Lamb RIP
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PARISH NEWSLETTER
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.
OTHER MASSES / SERVICES
Monday Mass:10.00am
Thursday Mass 10.00am, folowed by 10.25am-11.00am: Exposition & Benediction
PRIVATE PRAYER: Fridays, 11am to 1pm.
CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month, Saturday 30 July, 4.15pm to 4.45pm
READINGS FOR 24 July
1st Reading: Genesis 18:20-32, I trust my Lord will not be angry, but give me leave to speak
Psalm 137, On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord
2nd Reading: Colossians 2:12-14, He has brought you to life with him, he has forgiven us all our sins
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13, Ask and it will be given to you.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; to all who did accept him, he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.
INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
We join Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July:
For the elderly
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
25 July – St James, apostle
26 July – Ss Joachim & Anne, the parents of Our Lady
29 July – Ss Martha, Mary & Lazarus, faithful followers of Our Lord
30 July – St Peter Chrysologus, Archbishop of Ravenna and eloquent preacher
GRANDPARENTS & THE ELDERLY DAY – 24 JULY
“In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15)
Last year Pope Francis decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. He declared it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
This year the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly falls on Sunday 24th July.
Pope Benedict XVI Prayer for Grandparents
Lord Jesus,
you were born of the Virgin Mary.
the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne.
Look with love on grandparents and the elderly the world over.
Protect them! They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society.
Support them as they grow older.
May they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith,
guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Make them teachers of wisdom and courage,
that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience.
Lord Jesus,
help families and society to value the presence and role of grandparents and the elderly.
May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love.
Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years of life which you give them.
Mary, Mother of all the living,
keep grandparents constantly in your care, accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage,
and by your prayers, grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland,
where you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end.
Amen
CAFOD FIX THE FOOD SYSTEM
How the food system is broken
Over the last few decades the way we produce food has really changed. Massive areas of land are used to grow just one or two crops. More machines are used, special seeds have been created which need a lot more chemicals to grow and these are controlled by big business.
NEW PROGRAMME FOR 1st COMMUNION, (Sept 2022-June 2023)
Applications are invited for all children who will be starting Yr 4 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
JULY LOTTERY WINNERS
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1st |
Mr Fazakerley, Mawdesley |
£50 |
68 |
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2nd |
Mr E Kelly, Rufford |
£30 |
109 |
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3rd |
Mrs H Boardman, Mawdesley |
£20 |
213 |
NEW PROGRAMME FOR 1st COMMUNION, (Sept 2022-June 2023)
Applications are invited for all children who will be starting Yr 4 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 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 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.
LIVERPOOL4UKRAINE
As part of the Archdiocese #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal, they are planning a third trip to the Ukraine border to deliver essential aid on Friday 22 July. Volunteer drivers from the St Margaret Clitherow Centre will be taking donations specifically requested by Bishop Gregory, which include medical items, tools and dried food. Please keep posted on the website and social media channels for updates on the journey and please keep the volunteer drivers in your prayers as they embark on this six-day trip.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE
The Relics of St Bernadette will visit Liverpool Archdiocese between 15-20 September. For more information about the tour, please visit the dedicated website: stbernadette.org.uk
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.
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
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
Bless the Lord O my soul | with Lyrics – YouTube
Focussing on the words of this week’s communion antiphon, this gentle song helps us to reflect on the saving grace of Almighty God as we go through another week, with its various joys and challenges.
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.