6 August 2023 – Transfiguration of the Lord

 

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday 5 August – Parishioners

Monday 7  August – Cooper Family

Thursday 10 August – Wright Family

Saturday 12 August – A Young Person

LATEST  UP-DATE 

 MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm

SOCIALLY-DISTANCED SEATING:  As far as possible, the side benches will be available for those who wish to remain cautious.  


 PARISH NEWSLETTER

MASSES THIS WEEK
MONDAY: 10am
THURSDAY 10.00am followed by Exposition & Benediction

CHURCH WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITS TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:   Fridays: 11am to 1pm

CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 26 August): 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 6 AUGUST
1st Reading: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14, His robe was white as snow
Psalm 96: The Lord is king, most high above all the earth
2nd Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-19, We heard this ourselves, spoken from heaven
Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9, His face shone like the sun
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!  This is my Son, the Beloved, he enjoys my favour; listen to him.  Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: When Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
For World Youth Day
We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

SPECIAL FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
7 August – St Sixtus & Companions / St Cajetan
8 August – St Dominic, founder of the Dominican house for preachers in Toulouse
9 August – St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein – killed at Auschwitz, 1942)
10 August – St Lawrence
11 August – St Clare (of Assisi), founder of the Poor Clares
12 August – St Jane Frances de Chantal, founder of the Order of the Visitation

MORE ABOUT THIS WEEK’S SAINTS
St Cajetan, 1480-1547
Cajetan was an Italian lawyer and founder of the Theatine Order as well as founding confraternities of clergy and laity for the service of the sick and the poor.  His order was at the forefront of reform in establishing the first ‘credit unions’ to help the poor pay off their debts.

St Teresa Benedicta, 1891-1942
Edith Stein was the daughter of Jewish parents.  She was highly educated at Germany’s top universities and became a major influence in German academic and cultural life.  On converting to Catholicism, she entered a Carmelite order in 1933.  Along with many other Catholics of Jewish extraction, she was deported (by cattle truck) to Auschwitz in 1942, where she was gassed.
St Jane Frances de Chantal, 1572-1641
Jane was widowed after nine years of marriage and raising four children.  She then took a vow of chastity and in 1604 met the venerable St Francis de Sales – who became her spiritual director.  His gentle and very pragmatic teaching encouraged her to found a new order, the Visitation, whose special purpose was to enable women of delicate health to live the religious life. 
One of the Visitation’s most significant members was Léonie Martin, 1863-1941  (Sr Françoise-Thérèse), in Caen, Normandy.  Léonie was one of the sisters of St Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower).  Léonie’s cause for beatification was opened in 2015.

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 – Important Clarification: 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.

UKRAINE APPEAL – INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST IS NOW IN HESKETH BANK
The IAT has recently moved from its depot in Lostock Hall to Hesketh Bank.  It’s now based at The Barn, behind the bungalow at 255 Moss Lane.  However, the move has meant that some volunteers are unable to relocate due to transport difficulties.  The new depot is open from 10am to 4pm every weekday and they would love to hear from anyone who can help out for a couple of hours every week (or every other week).
As well as dried and tinned foodstuffs, plus toiletries and especially sanitary products, they are also in need of torches (as a result of blackouts due to Russian bombing of power supplies). 
They are always very grateful for donations, which can be taken directly to the Moss Lane depot, or you can leave them at church on a Saturday and we’ll take them along.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to find out more about this vital, life-saving work.  Thank you.

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=QJ3eklr3fc0

We recieve life freely, we paid nothing for it.  Consequently, all of us are able to give without expecting anything in return, to do good to others without demanding that they treat us well in return. As jesus told his disciples, “Without cost you have received, without cost, you can give…” (Mt 10:8)

WITH EVERY BLESSING THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES


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 a £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

ARCHDIOCESE RESPONSE TO UKRAINE
The fourth consignment of aid for Ukraine travelled last weekend taking dried food, thermal clothing, tools and generators. Please pray for peace https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pray-for-peace-in-ukraine/

RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring them to church when you attend Mass next weekend, or drop them off at the presbytery on Friday, between 10am and 4pm. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like someone to collect your box for you.   Alternatively, please contact Sandra Cobham to arrange collection on 01704 821609.  Thank you.

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 the school office on 01704 822216 to find out about Open Days/Evenings, or check the website on https://www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk/

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

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