MASS INTENTIONS: Sundays 10am / Wednesdays 6pm
Sunday 15th – Parishioners & Holy Souls
Wednesday 18th – Holy Souls (Feast of St Luke)
Sunday 22nd Parishioners & Holy Souls
REGULAR MASSES
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Weekend Mass is at 10.00am. Weekday Masses: Wednesdays at 6pm
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This Week |
15 October |
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Ministry
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Welcomers |
Reader |
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Dave Cawley
Tony Crivaro
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Paul Allison |
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Next Week |
22 October |
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Ministry |
Welcomers
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Reader |
Sunday |
Paul Allison
John O’Hare
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Margaret Rouse |
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PARISH NEWSLETTER
Mgr John Goddard, 39 Kearsley Avenue, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6BP Telephone 07779 786114
Email: j.goddard@rcaol.org.uk
Parish Office is open at the Presbytery on Thursdays, 10am to 4pm (01772 812242) Email: olhct@rcaol.org.uk
CHURCH OPEN: Thursdays 11am to 1pm for visits to the Blessed Sacrament and quiet prayer, meditation.
MASS ON WEDNESDAYS – Holy Mass – 6.00pm
Eucharistic Exposition 6.25pm-6.55pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 6.25pm-6.55pm, Benediction: 6.55pm
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 15 OCTOBER
1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10, The Lord will prepare a banquet and will wipe away tears from every cheek.
Psalm 22: In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell forever and ever.
2nd Reading: Philippians 4:12-20, There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14, Invite everyone you can find to the wedding.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: When the Lord is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
For the Synod
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
16 Oct – St Hedwig
16 Oct – St Margaret Mary: established the devotion to the Sacred Heart
17 Oct – St Ignatius of Antioch: succeeded St Peter as bishop of Antioch (Syria)
18 Oct – St Luke: a Greek physician and disciple of St Paul; the author of the Acts of the Apostles and of the third Gospel; He is patron of doctors and the sick – and also known for promoting the Christian virtues of compassion, prayer and purity of heart.
19 Oct – Ss John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions
19 Oct – St Paul of the Cross, founder of the Order of Passionists
22 Oct – World Mission Day*
PRAYER TO ST LUKE
Heavenly Saint Luke, beloved physician and faithful servant of God’s divine word, I humbly come before you in my time of need. I ask for your powerful intercession to cure the afflictions and ills that plague my body and spirit. As you dedicated your life to preaching the doctrine delivered by our one God, I pray for strength and healing.
Through the love and grace of our Lord, and with the tender compassion of Mary, may my suffering be eased, and my faith in God’s healing power be restored.
In your infinite glory, Saint Luke, guide me on my path towards recovery and peace. Amen
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: World Missions*
1st COMMUNION PROGRAMME
Our children will be meeting after Mass this Sunday, for the second session of their preparation. The theme for this month is ‘Jesus Calls Me to Follow Him’.
Please remember Lily, Imara and Ashley in your prayers
ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS
Novembers Lists of our dear departed will be collected over the next few weeks. Please place your list and offering in an envelope labelled: ‘Holy Souls’.
Mass Times:
Wednesday 1 November at 6pm – Feast of All Saints (Holyday of Obligation)
Two Masses: Thursday 2 November, 10am and 7pm – Commemoration of All Souls
HARVEST FOODBANK
A big thank you to all who have very generously donated to Rev Dave’s Church House Foodbank at All Saints. We’ll carry on giving what we can. There are currently three families in dire need in our area and nearly a dozen individuals who need occasional help.
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY – FINAL CALL
Please gift aid donations, if you can and bring them along to Mass on Sunday 15th October. Many thanks.
IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: BISHOP TOM NEYLON VISITATION, SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER
We’re delighted that Bishop Tom Neylon will be celebrating 10am Mass with us on Sunday 5 November. He’s looking forward to meeting with as many parishioners as possible at the Coffee Morning afterwards, so please make a note in your diaries. He’s a local lad – from Parbold. Very friendly and sociable and therefore genuinely keen to chat and to listen. This is a unique and therefore very important occasion, so please take advantage of this this special opportunity to meet Bishop Tom and to enjoy some tasty seasonal bakes.
UNITED SERVICE FOR ALL – ALL SAINTS, 17 OCTOBER
The Hesketh Bank Mothers’ Union is organising a united service for all parishioners of all churches on Tuesday 17 October, at All Saints Church, beginning at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served after the service.
If you are able to attend, please ring Joan McDaid (01772 813056) as they need to know numbers, by 9 October. Many thanks.
LOURDES WATER FOR PARISHIONERS
Emma and John O’Hare very kindly brought back a container of Lourdes water, from their recent family pilgrimage. This is available for parishioners. Please bring along a small clean bottle or container when you come to Mass, in order to take some next week. Thank you Emma and John!
PARISH GARDEN: PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN
Thanks to the tremendous efforts of parishioners back in June, we now have a lovely patch of colour brightening up the front of the presbytery – much appreciated by increasing numbers of pollinators. However, the recent rain and the current heatwave mean that the weeds are overwhelming the flowers!
If any parishioner is able to spare an hour during the next couple of weeks to pop along at any time (no appointment needed!), in order to weed / de-head it would be very much appreciated. Please bring your own kneeler / trowels – and water. Garden waste can be put straight into the brown bin. Many thanks.
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES + 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: a donation of £5 per week would result in £6.25 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. If you are able to help, please collect a form from the porch on your way out today, complete and return to the Parish Office.
In addition, you may wish to consider using an offertory envelope (they are free and use re-cycled paper) in which to make your weekly donation. It’s akin to ‘wrapping up your gift’ for Our Lord! Again, please contact the Parish Office if you’d like to start using them.
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.
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.
MUSICAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_A-N3TqOXw
Howard Goodall’s beautiful setting of Psalm 23, made famous as the title music to “The Vicar of Dibley”. Recorded by Tamesis Chamber Choir as part of their West End debut on 10th October 2015. The choir was directed by its founder, Louise Rapple Moore, and accompanied by Simon Dinsdale. The soprano soloist was Miranda Bradshaw.
WITH EVERY BLESSING FOR THIS WEEK FOR PARISHIONERS & FAMILIES
UNIVERSE CATHOLIC WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
These are available to order directly from the publisher (www.thecatholicuniverse.com or phone 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.
OFFERTORY DONATIONS
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.
ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, LONGTON
‘With Christ at the centre of our community, our mission is to live, love and learn as Jesus taught us’. Contact the head teacher. Please see the website: https://www.longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk/ or phone 01772 613402 to find out about Open Mornings.
OUR LITTLE CHURCH GROUP
Our children meet on a Sunday morning, during 9.30am Mass. 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/
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.
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.
CLASSES IN OUR CHURCH HALL
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, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Tai Chi (with Mark Humphries) – Tuesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm
Family Martial Arts (with Alex Molyneux) – Tuesdays, 5.30pm to 7.30pm / Thursdays
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR NEED ANY HELP, PLEASE CONTACT FR JOHN AT THE PRESBYTERY IN TARLETON ON 01772 812242, OR EMAIL THE OFFICE (olhct@rcaol.org.uk), or contact him on his mobile (number at the top of this newsletter.