24 November 2024 – Christ the Universal King
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 23rd 5.00pm Parishioners
Monday 25th 10.00am Holy Souls NDL
Thursday 28th 10.00am Holy Souls NDL
Saturday 30th 5.00pm Holy Souls NDL
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON FRIDAYS from 10am to 4pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday at 10am
Thursday at 10am, followed by Exposition (10.25am) & Benediction
CHURCH OPEN Church is open on Fridays, from 11am to 1pm for prayers before the Blessed Sacrament
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 30 November, 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 124 NOVEMBER
1st Reading: Daniel 7:13-14, His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty.
Psalm 92: The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed
2nd Reading: Apocalypse 1:5-8, ruler of the kings of the earth…he made us a line of kings, priests to serve his God.
Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37, It is you who say that I am a king.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER
For Anyone Who Has Lost A Child
We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
25 November – St Catherine of Alexandria
28 November – St Catherine Laboure – commissioned the ‘miraculous medal’ of Our Lady
30 November – St Andrew, apostle
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEK (23 / 24 November): Animate Youth
NOVEMBER LOTTERY WINNERS
1st Mrs K Cooper, Heskin £50 (18)
2nd Mr N Harvey, Heskin £30 (122)
3rd Mrs J Harrison £20 (145)
SSPPM FUNDRAISING GROUP CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2024
The Group’s Christmas Charity Appeal is launched today. We are again supporting Mary’s Meals who value and are thankful of our support. Please take a leaflet with full details of the charity and of how to make a donation. Please note, the leaflet is also your raffle ticket to win a Luxury Hamper, displayed in the narthex.
We look forward to your continued support, despite all the worthy calls on our finances. Thank you.
Ged Tyrer (Chair SSPPM, FRC)
NEWS ON GREETINGS / OCCASION CARDS
The Sisters of the Cenacle Convent in Liverpool make cards for all occasions. Leaflets giving details of the cards available – and information on how to order them – can be found in the narthex. Cards cost £4 each, but this includes four Masses which will be said for the intentions of your choice. If you are interested, please take a leaflet or ring 0151.722.2271 for more information.
APPLICATIONS FOR BISHOP RAWSTORNE ACADEMY
One of the entry requirements of C of E schools requires evidence of the commitment of one of the parents or guardians of the prospective pupil to the Christian faith, ie fortnightly worship for a period of at least one year. Please note that the Church is contacted to verify attendance for the year preceding entry. So, for pupils hoping to enter in Sept 2026, the period of assessment started on 1 Sept 2024. Therefore, for entry in Sept 2026, the period of assessment has already started.
This means that unfortunately, anyone hoping that their child will be admitted to Bishop Rawstorne next September (2025) has missed the deadline. Please pass this info on to parishioners who may not always manage to see the newsletter – which is on the website every week. Please check the school’s website for further details: https://bishopr.co.uk/parents/admissions
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL – BISHOPS OF ENGLAND & WALES STATEMENT
The Bishops of England & Wales have issued a comprehensive statement about the Assisted Suicide Bill. In addition, Lord David Alton has written to all churches asking parishioners to lobby their MPs, to defeat the Assisted Suicide Bill when it goes before Parliament on 29 November. The official statement from the Bishops of England & Wales plus cards are available in the narthex if you feel able to respond by sending a card to your local MP
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: CLAIMING PENSION CREDIT
Up to 850,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it. Some pensioners may think that because they’ve got savings or own their home, they do not qualify any Pension Credit – but this is not the case. The government has asked that community leaders share this information with people over state pension age (66) and they have put together flyers, posters, social media posts and videos for you to share with everyone: Pension Credit toolkit: advice and guidance for stakeholders – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
The aim is to raise awareness about claiming for pension credit, in order to ensure that those eligible will not miss out on this vital extra income, and may also be able to access winter fuel payments too.
CAFOD’s WORLD GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
This Christmas, give your loved ones something exceptional and life-changing. Buying CAFOD’s virtual World Gifts makes a real difference for our sisters and brothers facing the injustice of poverty around the world. Choose from a range of beautifully illustrated cards, each representing a gift of hope, inspired by real people and real needs. Cards can be sent by post, as an eCard, or printed at home. You may also wish to purchase World Gifts and other gifts such as Advent calendars and jute bags at www.worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/ or pick up a catalogue in the narthex.
CHURCH FLOWERS
We’re always grateful to our flower arrangers, Ann & Tony and Shirley & Paul, who makes sure our church is filled with beautiful flower arrangements every week. Many of the flowers are sourced from their garden and also the grounds of the church, but inevitably many flowers also need to be bought and this incurs costs. Any donations therefore are particularly welcome and will help to ensure that our altars continue to provide a fitting tribute to Our Lord.
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=aDFAv0eh-s8
A very traditional, Wesleyan hymn this week, to commemorate the feast of Christ the King – ‘Rejoice, the Lord is King!’ words are included, so you can join is with parishioners at St Albans cathedral.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK