MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Monday            28^th       10.00am           Jim Rutter RIP
Thursday          31^st       10.00am           Jonathan Ainscough RIP
Friday               1^st         9.30am            Parishioners (All Saints’ Day) – with school

Saturday            2^nd        5.00pm            Holy Souls NDL

LATEST  UP-DATE
MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON FRIDAYS, 10am to 4pm

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 PARISH NEWSLETTER

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

REQUIEM MASS
A Requiem Mass will be held here for Peter Briggs on Thursday 31 October.  Please pray for the repose of his soul.  May he rest in peace.

CHURCH OPEN  Church is open on Fridays 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 27 OCTOBER
1^st Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9, I will comfort the blind and the lame as I lead them back.
Psalm 125: What marvels the Lord worked for us!  Indeed we were glad.
2^nd Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6, You are a priest of the order of Melchizadek, and for ever.
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52, Master, let me see again.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Our Saviour Jesus Christ abolished death, and he has proclaimed life through the Good News. Alleluia! 
Communion antiphon: Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering to God.

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
 28 October – Ss Simon & Jude: preached in Egypt and Persia, where they were both martyred.

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

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.

OCTOBER LOTTERY WINNERS
1st  Mrs H Boardman, Mawdesley    £50   (213)
2^nd  Mr N Harvey, Heskin                 £30   (122)
3^rd  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=Y1WwNSfCom8
The King’s Singers perform a beautiful rendition of Tallis’ 16^th century motet, ‘If ye love me, then you will keep my commandments…’

WITH EVERY BLESSING  FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK

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