9 July 2023 – 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 8 July – LISCF
Monday 10 July – The Cooper family
Thursday 13 July – Elizabeth Bostock
Saturday 15 July – Parishioners
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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
NOTICE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL
From: Fr Philip Inch, Episcopal Vicar for Parish Mission
From 1 September 2023, Fr Gerald Anders will continue in his post at St Agnes Eccleston, alongside Ss Peter & Paul in Mawdesley. He will reside at St Agnes presbytery. He will cease to be the parish priest of Our Lady Help of Christians, Tarleton – after 17 years of service there.
Mgr John Goddard will become the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady Help of Christians. This will be undertaken, bearing in mind the developing relationships between the parishes of Tarleton, Penwortham, Longton, Leyland and Farington.
MASSES THIS WEEK
MONDAYS, 10am & THURSDAYS: 10.00am inc. 10.25am-11.00am: Exposition & Benediction
CONFESSIONS: Last Saturday of the month ( 29 July): 4.15pm-4.45pm
BLESSED SACRAMENT: The church will be open for visits to the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays, 11am to 1pm
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 9 JULY
1st Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10, See now, your king comes humbly to you.
Psalm 144, I will bless your name forever, O God my King.
2nd Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13, If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30, I am gentle and humble I heart
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of your kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord; blessed is he who hopes in God.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY
For a Eucharistic life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
11 July – St Benedict, founder of the great monastic order and patron saint of Europe
13 July – St Henry
14 July – St Camillus de Lellis
15 July – St Bonaventura
RETIRING COLLECTION FOR PRIESTS IN RETIREMENT: 15 July
PREPARATION FOR RECEIVING FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023-24
Registration forms will be available over the next few weeks, for children who are starting in Yr 4 in September. The programme of monthly sessions will begin this September and the children will be able to make their 1st Communion in June 2024. Catechist leaders, Sarah & Phil Dawson provide fun, interesting and engaging ‘lessons’ for the children – and all materials are provided. Please spread the word and let local Catholic families and friends know, so they don’t miss out! Deadline: 5 August. Thank you.
NEWS OF THE VATICAN SYNOD 2022-24 – Published 20 June 2023
‘Instrumentum laboris’ is a sixty-page booklet which calls for a welcoming church that embraces diversity. It will be the basis for the work of the participants in the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, which begins in the Vatican in October 2023 and concludes with a second Assembly in October 2024.
For more information please visit https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/synod-instrumentum-laboris.pdf
FEAST OF ST BENEDICT: Tuesday, 11 July
When Benedict wrote his Rule, society seemed to be falling apart. Though materially prosperous, the Roman Empire was in a state of decline. After Benedict’s death, barbarian hordes would overrun Europe and the very survival of Western civilization would be called into question. Benedictine monasteries – with their message of balance and moderation, stability, hospitality, and stewardship – were credited with the preservation of Western culture, and Benedict himself was named patron of Europe. Benedictine values are as necessary today as they were in the sixth century. Who could look at the “greed is good” legacy of the 1980s and not desire change? In an era of countless personal and societal sins – materialism and racism and the destruction of the earth through waste and carelessness Benedict’s Rule remains a powerful alternative, another way of viewing life and people and things; that finds meaning in the ordinary and makes each day a revelation of the divine. Sr J M McClure
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 and a donation of £520per week would result in £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
Vaughan Williams – O Taste and See – YouTube
A lovely arrangement of the Vaughan Williams classic, based on Sunday’s antiphon.
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