6 October 2024 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday 5th – Winefride Darbyshire RIP

Saturday 12th – Parishioners

LATEST  UP-DATE 

 MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm

PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN ON FRIDAYS, 10am to 4pm


 PARISH NEWSLETTER

MASSES THIS WEEK
No midweek Masses this week.

Monday at 10am
Thursday at 10am, followed by Exposition (10.25am) & Benediction

CHURCH OPEN
Church is open for private prayers before the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays, 11am to 1pm.

CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 26 October,  4.15pm-4.45pm

READINGS FOR 6 OCTOBER
1st Reading:
Genesis 2:18-24, They become one body
Psalm 127: May the Lord bless us all the days of our life
2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11, The one who sanctifies and the ones who are sanctified are of the same stock
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16, What God has united, man must not divide
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! As long as we love one another, God will live in us and this love will be complete in us.  Alleluia! 
Communion antiphon: Though many, we are one bread, one body, for we all partake of the one Bread and one Chalice.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
For a Shared Mission
We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people

SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
7 October – Our Lady of the Rosary
9 October – St John Henry Newman
10 October – St Denis  / St John Leonardi
11 October – St John XXIII
12 October – St Wilfrid

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY COLLECTION TODAY 5 OCTOBER
As Pope Francis says, “For God, no act of love, no matter how small, will ever be lost.”
Our parish is always very supportive of CAFOD’s projects, so let’s keep up our reputation!
Please take an envelope today and return it today, 5 October.
Please remember to gift aid your donations, if you can.  Thank you.

NOVEMBER: MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
Envelopes for our dear departed are available now, in the narthex.  Please return by26 October.
Masses: Friday 1 November – All Saints’ Day: Mass here at 9.30am, with the school
                Saturday 2 November – All Souls’ Day;  Mass here at 5.00pm November Holy Souls Lists

1ST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2024-25
It’s not too late for parents of Yr 4 / Yr 5 children to submit their application forms for their child’s 1st Communion preparation.  The sessions will start later this month.  Forms are available from the narthex, but please complete and return asap.  Thank you.

CAFOD LEGACY LEAFLETS
CAFOD has sent out leaflets explaining how you can help by leaving them a gift in your will.  Please take a Legacy leaflet from the narthex if you are interested.

MISSION TODAY – AUTUMN EDITION
The new edition of the Mission Today magazines is now available for collection from the narthex. 
Red Boxes: they can be brought along when you attend Mass and left in the narthex for Sandra Cobham.  Or, if you’re unable to get to church, please give Sandra a ring on 01704 821609 and she will arrange to collect. 
Many thanks.     

READERS’ TRAINING – BY THE ARCHDIOCESEThe Liturgy Commission are offering parish readers (existing or new) an opportunity to come together for some practical training and reflection on their important ministry this autumn.
Readers are welcome to come to any of the following mornings:
Saturday, 19th October: Irenaeus, Waterloo, L22 1RD
Saturday, 2nd November: St Mary’s Community Centre, Leyland, PR25 1PD
All 10am to 1pm (followed by lunch –  bring a packed lunch)
Please contact pa.stmaryleyland@rcaol.org.uk to reserve your places.

MAGNIFICAT
Now is a good time to buy a yearly subscription to Magnificat.  It works out at less than £1 per week at £49 pa.
The Magnificat is published monthly. For each day, it contains the readings and prayers for Mass, with a meditation from the great spiritual writers of the Church throughout history and prayers for morning and evening inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours.  You will also find the lives of the saints, articles on spiritual topics by contemporary writers, prayers at night, hymns, reflections and essay on a great example of Christian art in each issue.
Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone Margaret Hiscock on 020 3882 9432.

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.

LITTLE THEATRES & MENTAL HEALTH / WELL-BEING
Chorley and Southport have their own theatres and Southport’s in particular, has just brought out its new season pamphlet of plays and productions for 2024-25.  Visiting the theatre can provide a welcome form of relaxation and enjoyment, and at Southport, the volunteers are very good at putting people at their ease. You will be sure of a grand welcome.
In addition, there is news of a number of special packages available, that afford real value for money.
The pamphlets, containing full details, are available in the narthex.

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.

       
       
       

MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lMVX2eDIfI

A lovely version of the Hail Mary, sung in Hebrew for you to enjoy and pray this week.

 

WITH EVERY BLESSING  FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK