MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday    28^th        5.00pm  –      Private Intention     

Monday      30^th     10.00am –    Fr Jonathan Cotton

Wednesday  1^st       10.00am – Feast of All Saints: Parishioners

Thursday     2^nd       10.00am – All Souls – Our Faithful Departed

Saturday     4^th        5.00pm  –  Parishioners

LATEST  UP-DATE
MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm

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 PARISH NEWSLETTER

The Parish Office is open at the Presbytery, Ridley Lane, Mawdesley, on Fridays, 10am to 4pm

MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am.  Please see above.
Thursday, 2 Nov – Mass is followed by Exposition and Benediction

CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of next month – 25 November, 4.15pm-4.45pm

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 29 OCTOBER
1^st Reading Exodus 22:20-26, If you are harsh with the widow, or with the orphan, my anger will flare against you.
Psalm 17: I love you Lord, my strength
2^nd Reading: Thessalonians 1:5-10, You broke with idolatry and became servants of God, now you are waiting for his Son.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40, You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! If anyone loves me he will keep my word and my Father will love him and we shall come to him. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: We will rejoice in the victory of God and make our boast in his great name.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER
For the Pope
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfils his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
3 November – St Martin de Porres
                         – St Winefride, lived near Holywell and associated with healing and pilgrimage
4 November – St Charles Borromeo, a popular 16^th century Italian saint who played a prominent role in aiding the victims of famine in Milan on two occasions.

SPECIAL COLLECTION LAST WEEK: World Missions –  £120.90 Thank you.

WELCOMING BISHOP TOM NEYLON TODAY!
We’re delighted to offer a very warm welcome Bishop Tom Neylon, Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool.  He celebrates Mass with us here at 5pm and is very much looking forward to meeting as many parishioners as possible.
Everyone is most welcome to enjoy tea, coffee, wine and light bites in the Parish Centre after Mass.  Please come along if you can.  It’s your chance to meet the Bishop!

ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS
Novembers Lists of our dear departed will be collected this week.  Please place your list and offering in one of the envelopes provided and leave in the basket in the narthex.
Mass Times:
Wednesday 1 November at 10am – Feast of All Saints (Holyday of Obligation)
Thursday 2 November, 10am – Commemoration of All Souls

1^ST COMMUNION PREPARATION
Please remember our children: Gabriela, Romi, Evie, Poppy, Lola, Riva and Nick – and their families – in your prayers.  They enjoyed a fun and interesting session today looking at how Jesus called, not just his first disciples, but also how he calls us all to share in God’s love.  With thanks to our catechists, Sarah & Phil Dawson.

SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
If your child / grandchild is starting school in September 2024, then why not come along to see our lovely school in action?  There are two Open Days to look forward to: Thursday 9 November, 9.30am to 10.30am and Wednesday 22 November from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Small school – BIG opportunities!    See the website: https://www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk/

PARISH VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
There are a number of opportunities to become a bit more involved in parish life, particularly: helping maintain the grounds / gardening, welcoming, singing with the choir, flower arranging, church cleaning, altar serving, fund-raising etc etc.  Help is welcome from all ages!  Please contact the Parish Office by email or ring on Fridays, in order to find out more.

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.

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 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=FML_usf8NR0
A lovely rendition of a hymn often sung at Easter, but given that we are celebrating the glorious feast of All Saints this week, the lyrics are just as relevant – especially as Our Lord encouraged us all to “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”.

WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES

 

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