9 October 2022 – 28th in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday 8 October – Mary Cobham RIP
Monday 10 October – John Danson Cobham RIP
Thursday 13 October – LISCF
Saturday 15 October – Frank Culshaw RIP
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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. OFFICE HOURS : FRIDAYS, 10am to 4pm. |
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CONFESSION : last Saturday of the month: Saturday 29 October, 4.15pm to 4.45pm
HOLY MASS DAYS & TIMES
Monday: 10.00am
Thursday: 10.00am
Thursdays – 10.25am-11.00am: Exposition & Benediction
CHURCH OPEN: Church will be open on Fridays from 11am to 1pm for visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
COVID INFECTIONS ARE INCREASING IN WEST LANCS: KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE & WELL
Unsurprisingly, due the return to schools, returns from holiday and waning immunity, Covid infections are rapidly increasing. Please ensure that you keep to well-ventilated areas and that you take advantage of both ‘flu and Covid booster vaccinations that are currently available for the over-50s and those who are immune-compromised.
We ask that you do not come to church if you have symptoms of a cold, a cough, a temperature, a sore throat or are feeling particularly tired or off colour. Take a test. Keep it to yourself and get better soon!
READINGS FOR 9 October
1st Reading: II Kings 5:14-17, Naaman returned to Elisha and acknowledged the Lord
Psalm 97: The Lord has shown his salvation Lord to the nations
2nd Reading: II Timothy 2:8-13:6-8, 13-14, If we hold firm, we shall reign with Christ
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19, No One has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Your words are spirit Lord and they are life. You have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The rich suffer want and go hungry but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.
INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
We join Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October
For a Church open to everyone
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.
SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
10 October – St Paulinus of York
11 October – St John XXIII
12 October – St Wilfrid
13 October – St Edward the Confessor
14 October – St calistus
15 October – St Teresa of Avila – founder of the reformed (Discalced) Carmeiltes
CAFOD Family Fast Day (7 October) – Harvest – World Food Crisis Appeal
Millions of families are facing a food crisis that could be the worst in living memory. Your donations can help CAFOD’s local experts to provide emergency food supplies to families in the worst affected countries in East Africa and support communities around the world working hard to put food on the table. Please bring in envelopes – and gift aid if you can, so that more of your money goes to CAFOD. More envelopes are available in the narthex. Thank you.
PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: Prisoners Sunday and Prisons Week: 9 October
At present there are nearly 80,000 in the prison population in this country, and over 90,000 children with a parent in prison. Prisoners’ Week provides an opportunity for us all to pray for those in prison, their families, those who work in the prison system and all those who are victims of crime. Please remember to pray for prisoners at this time. More information is available on the Pact website: www.prisonadvice.org.uk Envelopes are available in the porch.
A Prayer for Prisons Week (9-15th October): for awareness of the needs of prisoners and their families, victims of offenders, prisons staff and all those who care…
Lord, you offer freedom to all people.
We pray for those in prison.
Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist.
Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, prison staff and all who care.
Heal those who have been wounded by the activities of others, especially the victims of crime.
Help us to forgive one another; to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ, in His strength and in His Spirit, now and every day, Amen
HOMELESSNESS: Homeless Sunday, 9th October (World Homeless Day, 10th October).
This year’s Homeless Sunday takes place on 9th October, the day before World Homeless Day on Monday 10th October. Coordinated by Housing Justice, the chosen theme for this year is ‘Homelessness and Mental Health Issues’, which feels particularly timely as World Mental Health Day is also on Monday 10th October. Housing Justice was set up in 2003, and has Cardinal Vincent Nichols as their President, and provides resources for your parish here https://housingjustice.org.uk/homeless-sunday
A prayer for Homeless Sunday from Housing Justice resources
Please guard and keep safe our homeless brothers and sisters,
giving them the strength to keep going when everything seems so difficult.
Please grant your blessing on all those who give their time to support those without a place to live.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen
LIVERPOOL ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Applications are now open for the annual youth pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage which runs from 20th – 29th July 2023 is open to young people aged between 15 and 22.
Seven youth coaches will be running from around the Archdiocese and Coach 5 takes young people from the following schools and their feeder parishes:
St. Peter’s High School, Orrell
Holy Cross High School, Chorley
St. Mary’s High School, Leyland
All Hallows High School, Penwortham
Cardinal Newman College, Preston
St. John Rigby College, Orrell
The cost for each young person is £600. If you know any young person who may be interested, please take a leaflet from the back of church. If you have any questions, please contact Ben McMullen, Coach Leader and Deputy Headteacher of All Hallows, Penwortham at lourdescoach5@hotmail.co.uk
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.
DAY OF RENEWAL – ST CLARE’S, FULWOOD
The next Day of Renewal will be on Saturday 15 October, from 10am to 4pm at St Clare’s, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood PR2 9HH.
It will be led by Sean Booth and the theme is ‘When anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible’ (Ephesians 5:13). The day will commence with Mass at 10am. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea & coffee are provided. Please phone 07745 009694 or 07954 429333.
SAFE SPACES
The Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales is continuing to provide support for victims of church-based abuse, following a 2-year pilot of the Safe Spaces service. Currently delivered by the independent charity Victim Support, Safe Space is a free national support service which offers a confidential, safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with either the Church of England or the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Further details can be found in an information sheet, on the table 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 requesting toiletries and toilet rolls especially at the moment.
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 Mrs A Parkinson on 01704 822216 to find out about Open Days/Evenings, or check the website on https://www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk/
UKRAINE AID FUND The International Aid Trust no longer requires clothing, but would be grateful for non-perishable foodstuffs, toiletries and medical supplies eg plasters, bandages, antiseptic wipes, paracetamol, ibuprofen. The depot is at Lostock Hall, Sherdley Road.
MASS INTENTONS
Mass intentions are welcome, not just for our dear departed, but for any other occasion eg in thanksgiving, successful outcome (exams / operation), wedding / anniversary blessings. Please write your name and intention, with the preferred date – if applicable – on a piece of paper and place in an envelope, along with your offering, either in the weekly offertory basket or through the presbytery door. It may not be possible to guarantee the specific date requested, for various reasons, however, every effort will be made to find a date as near as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
MISSIO NEWS – OUR MISSION BOXES
Even during the pandemic and various lockdowns, we were able to send £442.00 to Mission for 2021. Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously.
THE UKRAINE CRISIS – HOW TO HELP
LIVERPOOL ARCHDIOCESE
The Archdiocese has set up text numbers for anyone wanting to make a financial donation. All donations will be sent to the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London.
The text numbers are:
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70085 to donate £2
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70450 to donate £3
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70460 to donate £5
- Text HELPUKRAINE to 70470 to donate £10
(Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.)
More information can be found on our website: http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ukraine-s
Donations can be made by bank transfer to: Account name: Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sort code: 40-29-12 Account: 01551493 Reference: Help Ukraine
Or by cheque made payable to “Archdiocese of Liverpool” and with “Help Ukraine” written on the reverse. Please post to Finance Department: St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool Archdiocesan Office, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA
LET’S KEEP TALKING – SUPPORT FOR ANYONE SUFFERING IN ANY WAY AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC
Please pick up a leaflet on your way into/out of church, from Lancs & S Cumbria Mental Health Support. Help is out there if you’re struggling to cope, or you know someone who is struggling.
MUSICAL TREATS FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7cPNrpwfs0
An Estonian Male Voice Choir sang this lovely hymn for the people of Ukraine. This was recorded in Tallin, in March this year. A beautiful and reflective prayer.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES THIS NEXT WEEK
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 less than £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
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
THE UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY
The Universe Catholic Weekly has launched their new online newspaper with the full support of their first subscriber, none other than His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Order your Digital copy by going to www.universecatholicweekly.co.uk or ring 0743661 7650 and ask for Michelle.
Special offer: Only £20 for 3 months
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
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OFFERTORY DONATIONS
Instead of putting money in offertory envelopes each week, those who are able to make an offering are asked to either:
- Write a monthly cheque (payable to ‘Ss Peter & Paul Church’) and post to the presbytery with a covering letter and one offertory envelope for gift aid purposes.
- Contact the office (by phone or email) to request a Standing Order mandate for your bank –
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.