5 May 2024 – 6th Sunday of Easter
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 4th – Richard & Mary Singleton
Thursday 9th – 11.00am – Holy Souls NDL: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Saturday 11th – Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
Thursday 9th – 11.00am: Ascension of the Lord
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 25 May 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 5 MAY
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10:25-48, The Holy Spirit has been poured out on the pagans, too.
Psalm 97: The Lord has shown his salvation to the nations.
2nd Reading: Letter of St John 4:7-10, God is love
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17, A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus said, If anyone loves me, he will keep my word and my Father will love him and we shall come to him. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you forever, alleluia!
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY
For the formation of religious and seminarians
We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
10 May – St John of Avila, the Apostle of Andalusia
COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: World Communications Day
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
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
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.
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=B-50CeNelnA
Regular ‘favourites’ Voces8 perform this haunting version of Ubi Caritas, by Ola Gjeilo – the lyrics are perfect for this Sunday’s readings, focussing as they do on the unique depth and breadth of God’s love – and our mission to love others as he loves us.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK