CHURCH OPEN: Thursdays 11am to 1pm for visits to the Blessed Sacrament and quiet prayer, meditation.

WEEKDAY EVENING MASSES
Monday 14 August, 6pm: Vigil Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin (Intention: Dec members of the Kelly family)No Exposition or Confessions – Mass only.
Please Note: NO Mass this Wednesday 16 August.
Tuesday 15 August: 10am at Ss Peter & Paul’s Mawdesley
Tuesday 15 August: 7pm at St Agnes, Eccleston

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 13 AUGUST
1^st Reading: Kings 19:9, 11-13, Stand on the mountain before the Lord.
Psalm 84: Let us see O Lord your mercy, and give us your saving help.
2^nd Reading: Romans 9:1-5, I would willingly be condemned if it would help my brothers.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33, Tell me to come to you across the water
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!  Blessings on the King, who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens! Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; he feeds you with the finest wheat.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
For World Youth Day
We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
14 August – St Maximilian Kolbe
15 August – the Assumption
16 August – St Stephen of Hungary
19 August – St John Eudes

THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY
The Assumption of Mary is the teaching that The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever -Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory (Pope Pius XII, 1950).
Through the death and resurrection of Mary’s son, Jesus, the power of the devil has been permanently overcome and the destiny of each one of us, as children of God, is to be taken up into the glory of heaven.
We are therefore all called to follow the example of Mary if we are to achieve this. Throughout her life, Mary united herself with Jesus, in his mission and in his suffering and death. Her surrender to God’s will at the time of the annunciation continued through faithfully “pondering in her heart” all that was happening, until she stood beneath the cross on Calvary. United with Jesus in his life and death, she is united with him in his resurrection and ascension into glory. This, then, is the pattern for all of us to follow and we can be sure that our loving Mother will guide us every step of the way.

NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES FROM 3 SEPTEMBER
Please see the letter from Fr John, where he explains that Sunday Masses will be at 10am from 3 September onwards.
Midweek Mass on Wednesdays at 6pm will remain unchanged for the time being – and will continue to include Confessions / Exposition and Benediction.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: 3 SEPTEMBER – MEET FR JOHN!
All parishioners are warmly welcome to enjoy refreshments after 10am Mass on Sunday 3 September, and meet with Fr John, who is very much looking forward to getting to know his parishioners in a more relaxed and social environment.

MAGNIFICAT
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.
The current special offer of £49 for 13 issues for the next 12 months, will end on 31 October 2023.  Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone 020 3882 9432.

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

DONATIONS FOR IAT – MOSS LANE DEPOT
Please remember that unwanted clothing, bedding, tins of food, packs of dried food will be gratefully received by volunteers at our local depot, to help those thousands of Ukrainians affected by the flooding as a result of the recent bombing.  They are very grateful for all help received.  It really makes a difference.

ASLAND WAY PILGRIMAGE WALKS
the promise of better weather encourages us all to get out our walking shoes and discover more about our local area.  Representatives from our churches have been working to put together a series of walks and ted around Our Lady’s: A Tarleton Prayer Pilgrimage and a Tarleton Heritage Route.  Leaflets are available from the porch / to download from owo are basur Facebook page.

HELP NEEDED
The advent of warmer weather means that weeds are beginning to make their annual unwelcome appearance along the paths around the church, at the back of the presbytery and around the car park.  Please consider spending an hour or so – in the fresh air! – helping us to keep our church looking tidy, cared-for and inviting. The more, the merrier.  (No prior experience needed!)

PLEASE CONSIDER OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR PARISH
We are very grateful for offers of help already, with regards to gardening jobs and keeping the grounds of the church neat and tidy.  Thank you!
However, there are still a number of opportunities for our parishioners to become a bit more involved in parish life and your help is both needed and much appreciated.  Areas where help is needed include with the Little Church group on Sundays, singing with the choir, flower arranging, church cleaning, altar serving and some serious fund-raising.  Help is welcome from all ages, and advice / training will be provided. Please contact the Parish Office by email or ring on Thursdays, in order to find out more.