7 July 2024 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 21st 5.00pm Parishioners
Monday 22nd 10am Vivienne Green RIP
Thursday 25th 10am David Reeves RIP
Saturday 27th 5pm Parishioners
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MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday at 10am
Thursday at 10am, followed by Exposition & Benediction
CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month, 27 July, 4.15pm-4.45pm
READINGS FOR 21 JULY
1st Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6, The remnant of my flock I will gather and I will raise up shepherds to look after them.
Psalm 22: The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
2nd Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18, Christ Jesus is the peace between us and he has made the two into one.
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-34, They were like sheep without a shepherd.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: I stand at the door and knock, says the Lord. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and sit down to supper with him and he with me.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY
For the pastoral care of the sick
Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grants the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of
compassion and hope.
SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
22 July – St Mary Magdalene
23 July – St Bridget
24 July – St Sharbel Makhluf
25 July – St James
26 July – Ss Joachim & Anne
COLLECTION THIS WEEK (21 JULY): Priests in Retirement
PRIESTS IN RETIREMENT – 21 JULY
They’ve Been There for Us; Let’s be There for Them
Our retired priests responded to the call to be priests, they devoted their lives and their all to serving God and God’s people. Whilst they ‘retire’ at the age of 75, they are still priests for life. Many continue in ministry leading active lives – celebrating Mass, serving as chaplains, counselling people in need, supporting parish life and praying for us all.
The priests’ retirement fund, known as the George Andrew Fund, ensures that our retired priests enjoy a dignified retirement. It supports independent living, providing them with a suitable home alongside other services. Above all, it makes sure that their social and healthcare needs are met. Our priests rely on this support after devoting their lives to the Church’s mission and bringing people closer to Christ.
Over the next ten years, approximately one third of our diocesan priests will reach retirement age, and the cost of care will rise significantly as a result of this. With your help, we can continue to offer our gratitude and support to our retired priests.
Please remember our sick and retired priests in your prayers.
JULY LOTTERY WINNERS
1st Mrs L McNulty, Hesketh Bank £50 (48)
2nd Mrs S Cobham, Mawdesley £30 (37)
3rd Mrs P Harvey, Heskin £20 (123)
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.
MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhhYIZJj6rk&list=PLBt3OcGr_8OOcCdbLBN0FeDlcPnFTFDbo
A very rousing performance of Vivaldi’s glorious, ebullient ‘Gloria’, here performed by combined choirs and orchestras in Spain. It’s impossible to feel anything but uplifted and cheerful!
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS WEEK