28 April 2024 – 5th Sunday of Easter
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 27th – Parishioners
Saturday 4 May – Richard & Mary Singleton
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 27 April / 25 May 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 28 APRIL
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31, Barnabus explained how the Lord had appeared to Saul on his journey
Psalm 21: You Lord, are my delight in the great assembly
2nd Reading: Letter of St John 3:18-24, His commandments are these: that we believe in his Son and that we love one another
Gospel Reading: John 15:1-8, Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Make your home in me as I make mine in you. Whoever remains in me bears fruit in plenty. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord; he who lives in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit, alleluia!
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR APRIL
For the role of women
We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
29 April – St Catherine of Siena
30 April – St Pius V
1 May – St Joseph the worker
2 May – St Athanasius
3 May – Ss Philip & James
4 May – English Martyrs
SPECIAL COLLECTION LAST WEEK: Priests’ Training Fund – £155.00 Thank you everyone
MESSAGE FROM MARY’S MEALS: PRAY IN MAY WITH MARY’S MEALS
Mary’s Meals, named after Mary, the mother of Jesus, is built on a foundation of prayer and the many little acts of love offered by those who believe in our mission. Today more than 2.4 million precious children will receive life-changing school meals in 18 of the world’s poorest countries through Mary’s Meals. During the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, we invite you to join us in praying for the hungry children who rely on our life-changing school meals, and for all the children and families around the world who live in poverty. Please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk to access prayer resources and see how you can support this remarkable – and very important – work.
PRAYER SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
SACRAMENT OF 1st HOLY COMMUNION
Please remember our children in your prayer: Lola, Romi, Rafa, Poppy, Gabby, Evie and Riva as they meet together to continue their preparations, for the great day when they meet Jesus in a very special way, making their 1st Holy Communion this summer. May Almighty God bless them, and Sarah & Phil Dawson, who are instructing them
LOTTERY WINNERS – APRIL
1st Mrs K Cooper, Heskin £50 (18)
2nd Mr Darbyshire, Bretherton £30 (79)
3rd Mr R Langton, Croston £20 (9)
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.
CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
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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.
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWdeefTkM8
In honour of Our Lady and her unhesitating ‘yes’ to God – and mankind – here is a beautiful rendition of part of Jonathan Willock’s Magnificat, sung by the English Cathedral Singers with soloist Carys Lane, conducted by Willcocks himself.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK