31 July 2022 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 30 July – Parishioners
Sunday 31 July – Richard & Josie Lamb RIP
Monday 1 August – Pam & Stan Errington RIP
Thursday 4 August – Fr O’Dowd
Friday 5 August – Funeral Service, 1.30pm
Saturday 6 August – Julie Hodgkinson RIP (Feast of the Transfiguration)
Sunday 7 August – Our Parishes
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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.
FUNERAL SERVICE: For the late Dorothy Finch, on Friday 5 August. May she rest in peace
OTHER MASSES / SERVICES
Monday Mass:10.00am
Thursday Mass 10.00am, followed by Exposition (10.25am-11.00am)
PRIVATE PRAYER: Fridays, 11am to 1pm.
CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month, Saturday 30 July, 4.15pm to 4.45pm
READINGS FOR 31 July
1st Reading: Ecclesiastes1:2; 2:21-23, What does a man gain for all his toil?
Psalm 89, O Lord, you have been our refuge, from one generation to the next
2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-11, You must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21, This hoard of yours, whose will it be?
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: You have given us O Lord, bread from heaven, endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste.
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
1 August – St Alphonsus Liguori
2 August – St Eusebius of Vercelli / St Peter Julian Eymard
4 August – St John Vianney, patron of all priests everywhere
5 August – Dedication of St Mary Major (or sometimes, the Lady of the Snows) – dedication to Mary, Mother of God
6 August – The Transfiguration of Our Lord
CAFOD: FIX THE FOOD SYSTEM
How farmers are affected
Farmers would like to choose their own seeds, but are forced to buy from big business. They are not allowed to share their seeds, therefore and these new seeds only last a short time.
CAFOD DISPLAY TABLE
Please make a point of having a look at the display table in the narthex and see if you can spot what object has been added to it each week…
APPLICATIONS FOR 1st COMMUNION PREPARATION FOR 2022-23
Application forms are available: paper copies in the narthex or by email. Deadline = 1 August.
Please spread the word and let parents know – thank you.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE “I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home. There I shall find my Mother in all the splendour of her glory. I shall delight with her in the joy of Jesus Himself.”
In September and October, the Relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland a Wales for the first time.
The Relics of St Bernadette will visit Liverpool Archdiocese between 15-20 September, as follows:
St Mary’s Chorley
Thursday 15 September: 8.30am to 9.45pm
Friday 16 September: 6am to 9.45pm
Saturday 17 September: 6am to 2.45pm
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool
Saturday 17 September: 3.30pm to 9.45pm
Sunday 18 September: 8am to 8.45pm
Monday 19 September: 8am to 9.45pm
Tuesday 20 September: 6.30am to 5.45pm
Bookings: online bookings only, and bookings are in slots of 15 minutes. Please notify the Parish Office on Fridays, if you’d like to go but are unable to book online. We’ll do our best to help.
For more information about the tour and to book places, please visit the dedicated website: www.stbernadette.org.uk
EWTN: The Catholic Broadcasting TV is now on Sky channel 586. It is also available to stream live and on demand via the website: www.ewtn.co.uk/get-ewtn
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 |
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. THEY ARE CURRENTLY IN NEED OF TOILETRIES & TOILET ROLLS. 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.
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
Panis angelicus – Sissel and The Tabernacle Choir – YouTube
Franck’s beautiful motet, recognising the sanctity of Christ as the bread of angels as our salvation, is performed by Norwegian singer Sissel and the Tabernacle Choir.
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.