10 April 2022 – Palm Sunday

 

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Saturday 9th – Dec members of the Duncan family

Sunday 10th – Parishioners (Palm Sunday)

Wednesday 13th at 9.30am – Eric & June James RIP

Friday 15th – Stations of the Cross, 12 noon

Saturday 16th – Easter Vigil, 8pm

Sunday – 17th EASTER LISTS

REGULAR MASSES

CHURCH IS OPEN FOR WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 6.45pm and Sunday, 9.30am.  PLEASE PHONE / EMAIL ON THURSDAYS between 10.30am to 3pm to book a place if you wish to sit in the socially-distanced area of church on SUNDAYS (only)  – no need to book for the Saturday Vigil.
Face masks must be warn at all times in order to protect all who come to church. Thank you!

 

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THIS WEEK’S NOTICES & READINGS / REFLECTIONS

IMPORTANT – PLEASE CONTINUE TO BOOK, TO RESERVE A SOCIALLY-DISTANCED PLACE AT MASS
You only need to pre-book if you wish to sit in the designated section for social-distancing. Please ring the Parish Office / email on Thursdays between 10.30am and 3pm to reserve places for the following  Sunday Mass.  Thank you.
DURING MASS: The Archdiocese continues to recommend the wearing of face masks, out of consideration for others.  Thank you.

PRIVATE PRAYER: Church is open every Thursday between 11am and 1pm.

MASSES NEXT WEEK
Please note that Mass on Wednesday 13 April will be in the morning, at 9.30am.  There is no Benediction / Adoration this week.
Good Friday, 12 noon – Stations of the Cross
There is no Mass on Good Friday morning

EASTER MASSES / SERVICES
Our Lady’s:

  • Easter Vigil Mass, Saturday 16 April, 8pm
  • 1st Mass of Easter, Sunday 17 April, 9.30am

Ss Peter & Paul’s Mawdesley:

  • Mass of the Last Supper, Thursday 14 April, 7pm
  • The Passion, Good Friday 15 April, 3pm (Collection for the Holy Places)
  • 1st Mass of Easter, Sunday 17 April, 11.15am

GOOD FRIDAY: Fasting & Abstinence
Just a reminder that though Catholics in England and Wales, who are 14 years and older, are to abstain from eating meat every Friday (other than during the Easter Octave and Solemnities of the Lord), there are two days when we fast as well as abstain from eating meat: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is binding on all from age 18 until your 59th birthday. One definition of fasting is eating considerably less food.

READINGS FOR 10 APRIL
1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7, I did not cover my face against insult – I know I shall not be shamed
Psalm 21, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11, He humbled himself, but God raised him high.
Gospel: Luke 22:14-23;56 The Passion
Gospel acclamation: Praise to you O Christ, king of eternal glory!  Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross.  But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names.  Praise to you O Christ, king of eternal glory! 
Communion antiphon: Father, if this chalice cannot pass without my drinking it, then your will be done. 

REFLECTION FOR PALM SUNDAY
‘Behold the Lamb of God!’  The liturgy opens to us God’s preparation for the redeeming work of his Son; the enormous forgiving love of God for us – and we’re often so ungrateful or unaware.
All through the Old Testament, even at times when God is annoyed with his “chosen people”, he promises us salvation and a Saviour.
After the return from Babylon, when the Jews are struggling to re-establish themselves and re-build the Temple (about the year 550BC), we read in the prophet Zechariah, “Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion, behold your King comes to you – humble and riding on a donkey…”  Still more marvellous is the Passover fro Egypt (c.1700BC), with the Passover lamb and the marking of the doors of the Chosen People, with the lamb’s blood.
The Temple too, looks forward to Jesus:  “Do you not realise”, Paul asks, “that you are a temple of God, with the Spirit of God living in you?”
We are never forgotten.. We are always loved by God: “Yahweh, forever faithful.  His name and no other is sublime…raising the fortunes of his people… of Israel, the people dear to him.”  (Psalms 146, 148)

PRAYER INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Archbishop Malcolm has asked us to pray the following at this time of crisis:
God Our Father, each person is precious to You.
You are the Giver of life.
Have mercy on us and protect us at this time, as the coronavirus threatens health and life.
You are an ever-present Helper in time of trouble.
Watch over those who are suffering, give strength to those who are aiding the sick and give courage to all in this time of anxiety.
We ask this of you in the name of your Son. Jesus Christ.
Amen.

We join Pope Francis in his prayer intention for April:
For health care workers
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities

Let us pray
That all Christians may strive for holiness by repenting of past sins;
That all who doubt or distrust the Gospel message may recognise the risen Christ in the goodness and kindness of others and learn to turn to God in faith and love;
That the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ for all people may teach us that there is no such thing as a worthless life, or a person God does not love;
That as Covid restrictions are lifted and more people receive their vaccinations, may the bonds of our relationships be renewed and strengthened

We pray now in the words Jesus gave us:
Our Father, who art in heaven…

SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
10 April – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Holy Week: 10 to 17 April
14 April – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
15 April – Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Collection for the Holy Places)  Divine Mercy Novena begins today
16 April – Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil

EASTER LISTS:  Please record the names of those you wish to be included in the Easter Lists for Mass on Easter Sunday and place in an envelope.  These can be handed in via the offertory basket, or popped through the presbytery door.  Thank you.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
This is said from Good Friday to Sat. 23 April.  Please collect a leaflet from the porch.
Divine Mercy Sunday is on 24 April and you are invited to a special day of celebration at St Mary’s in Leyland.  Prayers start at 3pm, the Chaplet is recited, then Exposition followed by Reconciliation, Benediction and Mass at 5pm.  There will be a piety stall and refreshments are provided.  All are welcome!

1ST COMMUNION PREPARATION
Our children will be meeting after 9.30am Mass next Sunday, 17th April – Easter Day – in order to continue their preparation for making their 1st Communion in June.  This is the seventh and final session before a special practice next month, and it focuses on Jesus and the Eucharist: Being Called to Follow Him.  Please remember the children and their families in your prayers.

PARISH ACTIVITIES
Our parish is slowly picking up from where we left off just over two years ago and parishioners, old and new, are very welcome to join in to help get things moving again!

  • Monthly Coffee Mornings are starting again – the first Sunday in every month
  • Singing at Sunday Mass is restored as from Easter – thanks to Linda and Margaret & choir members
  • Our Little Church sessions are also starting, with an exciting programme of activities for our children (including 1st Communion children) every Sunday. Many thanks to Emma O’Hare, who has kept the programme going through various lockdowns, via Zoom.
    Please help to spread the word!

Volunteers are welcome to help / take part in these activities and others.  Please contact the Parish Office if you’d like to find out more about what our parish has to offer – and how you can get involved.
As well as the activities mentioned above (choir, Little Church, coffee mornings) help is also needed for lawn-mowing, transporting goods for Ukraine to the IAT at Lostock Hall.

STATUE OF CHRIST
Thanks to the efforts of parishioners and generous donors, our statue is now fully restored.  Deo Gratias!  Our friendly local community police are helping to ensure that the statue remains intact for many years to come.

MASS INTENTIONS
Mass offerings may also be made for important family occasions such as anniversaries and weddings, successful outcomes (exams / operations) as well as for our dear departed.  Please write your intention and place with your offering in an envelope in the offertory basket, or pop it through the presbytery door. Please note that that the intention may not be able to celebrated on the day specified as another intention may have already been booked, or there may not be Mass on that particular day. Thank you for your understanding.

UPDATES ON APPEALS TO HELP UKRAINE
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, gauzes, antiseptics, paracetamol, ibuprofen.  The church hall will be open for donations every Thursday, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, or you may also leave donations in the porch when attending weekday/weekend Masses.  Your donations will be taken to the IAT depot at Lostock Hall.
Please Note: The Archdiocese is now closing all collection points, including St Teresa’s in Penwortham, as they are at full capacity and unable to take any more donations. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED!

LOCAL LENTEN FOODBANK
We are also be collecting, as usual, for our own local foodbank – in partnership with All Saints Church in Hesketh Bank.  Again, please leave food donations in the box in the church hall on Thursdays, or in the church porch when attending Mass.
Thank you

RED MISSION BOXES
Please bring them to church when you attend Mass next weekend, or drop them off at the presbytery on Thursday, between 10am and 4pm. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like someone to collect your box for you.  

COVID GUIDANCE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: The Archdiocese remains cautious in its current guidance and advises the wearing of face masks in churches, out of consideration for others.  The infection rate in West Lancs – and in Tarleton – has experienced a slight fall this week, though hospitalisations are increasing, so please continue to take care.

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

OTHER FORMS OF HELP

  • First and most important is prayer and fasting, that God may strengthen and protect the Ukrainians, and other persecuted peoples, and thwart their aggressors.  Prayer cards available in the narthex plus Info Sheets detailing more local help and prayers.
  • On the website of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in London, details are available of the appeal by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (www.augb.co.uk ).
  • The Polish shop U Miska, 27 Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD (opposite Kingprint) T. 01257 273676 is collecting clothing, footwear, blankets, nappies, women’s hygiene products, baby milk and other humanitarian help for refugees.  
  • Donations can be made directly on the crowdfunding website:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine  or Direct to the central appeal fund – Barclays Bank, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain Limited, 80038237, 20-65-89, with reference HelpUkraine. This is a joint undertaking of: 
    The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, [Ukrainian Cathedral House, 22 Binney Street, London, W1K 5BQ – cheques could be sent here too]Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Great Britain
    Association of Ukrainians (AUGB)
    Association of Ukrainian Women (AUW)
    Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM)
    Plast Ukrainian Scouts in Great Britain
    Association of Ukrainian Teachers (AUT)

LOCAL COMMUNITY CAFÉ & SHOP
Every Friday from 12noon to 2pm at Hesketh Bank Community Centre: come and enjoy a hot meal, make and meet new friends, help reduce food waste at the Drop-In shop.  No charge, but donations are welcome.
See www.heskethbankcommunitycentre.org.uk for more details.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 22 to 29 JULY 2022
The rock, the light, the water, the crowd, the sick and those who take care of them: these are the signs of Lourdes.
Led by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon; organised by Joe Walsh Tours.  Prices range from £599 to £879 and include flights, accommodation and 3 meals every day.
CAN YOU HELP? They urgently need: doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, adult helpers (age over 18, no experience required), musicians and singers.  Please email lourdespilgrimage@rcaolp.co.uk or ring 0808 1890468.

VOLUNTEER FOR CAFOD
A vital aspect of church is people being willing to share their talents, experience and energy. Could your New Year’s resolution be volunteering for CAFOD? We have lots of different ways you can get involved such as:

  • In the parish – where you will be highlighting CAFOD’s work to support communities globally who are living with injustices and in poverty. 
  • In local schools – where you will deliver assemblies and workshops about CAFOD’s work.  No experience necessary. Full support, resources and regular training provided.
  • Coordinating volunteers to help us support, encourage and bring together a small group of volunteers.

If you’d like to know more, please get in touch with sfarnell@cafod.org.uk tel: 07779804241

WEEKLY COVID UP-DATE FOR TARLETON & HESKETH BANK
37 cases reported in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank up to 5 April –  a fall of 32 so we have now fallen below the national average.  82 people are in Southport Hospital this week – a further increase of 27 (49% increase).
The number dying has jumped from 4 to 12 in the last week.
13% of residents in West Lancs have yet to have any vaccination at all
Re-infections are rising extremely quickly, therefore the advice remains to wear a face mask when in an enclosed space, test regularly and self-isolate until you have two consecutive days of negative results.
To keep up-to-date with local figures, go to www.coronavirus.data.gov.uk and enter your postcode. There is also information on vaccinations.

MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
Hosanna – 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar – YouTube
This week, a clip from the 2000 film of the hit musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.  This version perfectly captures the fear of the scribes and pharisees, Jesus’ own mixed emotions as he enters his beloved city of Jerusalem for the last time – and the drama of the final moment, when Jesus stands between Judas and Mary Magdalen…

WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR THE NEXT WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES

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.

LATEST UPDATES  FROM WEST LANCS COUNCIL (w/e 10 January)
If you have been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, you are less to become severely ill if you catch COVID-19. You are also less likely to spread COVID-19 to other people, but it is still possible for this to happen. Therefore:
1.  If you are aged 18 years 6 months or over and you are not fully vaccinated, and you live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, you are legally required to stay at home and self-isolate
2. If you are fully vaccinated or aged under 18 years and 6 months, and you live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, you are not legally required to self-isolate. However, you are strongly advised to take an LF test every day for 7 days, and to self-isolate if any of these test results is positive
3. You may be entitled to a one-off payment of £500 through the Test & Trace Support Payment Scheme if you are required to stay at home and self-isolate or you are the parent or guardian of a child who has been told to self-isolate.
4. A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available for everyone aged 12 and over, and some people aged 16 and over, who have had 2 doses of the vaccine at least 3 months ago. Book your booster vaccination appointment or find a walk-in vaccination site.
5.  Everyone aged 12 and over can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine (Including children who turn 12 on the date of the vaccination).
6. Household Support Fund – West Lancashire Borough Council are now receiving applications from residents who do not have enough resources to meet their immediate short-term needs and require assistance with essential items over the winter period. This grant can be used to help towards the cost of:
 food
 energy / water needs
 essentials linked to energy / water needs
 wider essentials such as household bills, clothing, and white goods.
 help towards transport costs for COVID-19/booster vaccinations
It is not intended to cover debt advice or general financial hardship support which is not linked to food, warmth and/or hygiene. The fund is not intended to cover housing costs as there are other benefits and support available to help with these for example Discretionary Housing Payments. Awards will be made where there is no alternative means of meeting the need. To find out if you are eligible, visit The Household Support Fund: Household Support Fund – West Lancashire Borough Council (westlancs.gov.uk)

LOCAL ACTIVITIES / CLASSES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN…
In addition to the classes and activities in our own church hall, there are a range of activities taking place in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, as follows…
FREE HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES AT TARLETON LIBRARY
All activities are carried out by experienced tutors. There are limited places, and booking is essential.
You can book at the Library desk or by ringing 0300 123 6703
Mondays: Parent/Grandparent and Baby/ Child Yoga, 10am-11am, mats provided.
Tuesdays: Health Walks, 1.15pm -2.15pm and Chair Based Yoga 4-5pm
Thursdays: Qigong (benets similar to Tai Chi) 4-5pm
Fridays: Weight Management 11-12noon
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
No need to book.
Monday: Story Time, 9.30am-10am; and Family History Helpdesk on the first Monday of the month 10am-12noon
Thursday: Creative Writing Group from 10am -12 noon, Craft Group from 2-3.30 pm
Friday: Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 9.30am-10am
HESKETH BANK COMMUNITY CENTRE: offers Zumba Gold, Dance Classes (Adult/Children), Burlesque, Tai Chi, Chair-Based Exercises, Circuits, Dog Training, Gymskool, Nippon Martial Arts, Gardening Made Easy, Singing For All Ages, Slimming World.
More details on their website, which can be found at: https://www.heskethbankcommunitycentre.org.uk/

LOCAL HELP FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES
You’ll have realised that a lot of local areas are trying to work out how they can best support refugees from Afghanistan over the next weeks and months.  In Hesketh Bank and Tarleton, donations of clothes are being accepted by the Christian Centre (off Moss Lane) on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.30am and 11.30am.  The initial response from locals has been extremely encouraging, so the Christian Centre is currently storing a lot of items ready to hand over to Care4Calais, as and when they need it.  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

Donations are also being collected in Aughton L39 5DW: Please email mcevoyden@gmail.com to arrange drop-off time / venue.
You may wish to donate directly to Care4Calais: Care4Calais | Refugee Crisis Charity | Fundraise Donate Volunteer 

 

REGULAR WEEKLY NOTICES

MASS ON SUNDAYS
As you may be aware, our Bishops have lifted the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
To keep Sundays holy, it might be helpful to spend some time reading the Scriptures.  Besides your Bible, 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

Masses will continue to be live-streamed and televised for many months yet, so you can still take part in Sunday worship and the Act of Spiritual Communion will continue to be an important part of people’s worship for the foreseeable future.  
If you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

THE ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

MASSES ONLINE WILL CONTINUE TO BE STREAMED INDEFINITELY
Locally, there is St Clare’s, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood: www.saintclares.co.uk which streams Mass daily at 9.30am. Please follow the easy links on the website.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en Pope Francis
https://www.churchservices.tv/whats-on-now/ Great selection of Masses and other Church services https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/tv-lourdes/ Mass and daily at 2pm, the Rosary in English
https://www.livemass.org Extraordinary Form (1962 Missal)
Use the website links to EWTN, those who have Sky can tune in on Channel 588, or the Archdiocese to access daily Masses
On the radio: Catholic Radio Sky Channel 0147
Also, you may wish to try the Pray as you Go phone app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.foxcode.prayasyougo&hl=en

PRAYERS from the Archdiocese, for Stations of the Cross etc: https://www.liverpoolcatholicresources.com/

Please email the Parish Office with details of any other online services you know of that may help parishioners at this very difficult time. We will try to include them in next week’s Newsletter.

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

CLASSES IN OUR CHURCH HALL FROM SEPTEMBER
The relaxing of some restrictions means that our church hall can now be used by local groups.
Please contact the parish office if you would like to know more about the following:
Fizzical – adult workout to jazz (with Julie Kershaw) – Monday evenings, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Parents & Toddlers, (with Jade McCormick) – last Tuesday of the month, 10am-11.30am
Tai Chi  (with Mark Humphries)  – Tuesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm
Family Martial Arts (with Alex Molyneux) – Tuesdays, 6.15pm to 7.15pm

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS:  These are available to order directly from the publisher (www.thecatholicuniverse.com  or 0161 820 5722). It can be posted to you each week. Introductory offers: printed copies for three months – £25; twelve months – £99; or digital copy £55 for twelve months.

OUR LITTLE CHURCH GROUP
Our children have continued to meet up regularly via Zoom during the pandemic and our Little Church seems to be happily thriving. If anyone is interested in attending, or knows any children who would like to be involved, you are more than welcome to join in the fun!  Please contact Emma O’Hare on 07813275574.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – WITH BROTHER FRANCIS
You Tube animated stories and songs each week.  
https://brotherfrancis.com/

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 

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.

OFFERTORY DONATIONS DURING THE LOCKDOWN 
Many thanks to generous parishioners who have sent in donations to our churches. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
Instead of putting money in offertory envelopes each week, those who are able to make an offering are asked to complete a Standing Order Mandate for your bank, from either your parish office. We can email the document to you, if you wish, so that you can print off, complete and send to your bank.
Alternatively, you may still wish to write a  cheque (payable to ‘Our Lady Help of Christians Church’ ) and post to the presbytery with a covering letter and one offertory envelope for gift aid purposes.
Donating by text / online: Please check the May Newsletters and use the links provided.

HELP IS AT HAND! Don’t forget that local volunteers from Hesketh Bank and Tarleton Helpers stand ready to help anyone who needs support – with errands, shopping, collecting prescriptions – and friendly telephone calls for those who are feeling isolated. Please call Diane Mackley (one of the HH Team members) on 01772 815508. 

OTHER HELP AVAILABLE  IN WEST LANCS
Citizens Advice Lancashire West – Advice on housing, employment, debt, benefits, consumer problems, energy advice (billing, supply, switching etc.) and much more.
Contact: Guy Simpson – gsimpson@calw.org.uk or Sarah Bennett – sbennett@calw.org.uk Tel. 0344 245 1294

South West Lancashire ICAN [South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network]
Provides free independent and confidential advice from specialists regarding redundancy, welfare rights, employment law, disability living allowance, tribunal appeals, personal independence payments, IT and digital support, debt, those in work-low income (including for the self-employed or small business owners during the pandemic), furloughing.
Contact: Paul McConnell or Jan Fitzsimons admin@swlican.org. Tel. 01695 726269

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR NEED ANY HELP, PLEASE CONTACT FR ANDERS AT THE PRESBYTERY IN TARLETON ON 01772 812242, OR EMAIL THE OFFICE (olhct@rcaol.org.uk)