HOLY WEEK MASSES / SERVICES
Please see above
Confessions at 5.45pm

Church is open on Thursdays 11am to 1pm for private prayer & reflection before the Blessed Sacrament

READINGS FOR 3 NOVEMBER
1^st Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Listen, Israel: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.
Psalm 17: I love you Lord, my strength.
2^nd Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28, Because he remains forever, Christ can never lose his priesthood.
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34, This is the first commandment.  The second is like it.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him and we shall come to him.  Alleluia! 
Communion antiphon: Just as the Father sent me, and I have life because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me shall have life because of me, says the Lord.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER
For Anyone Who Has Lost A Child
We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

 SAINTS & FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
4 November – St Charles Borromeo, revered in Milan where he actively sought to relieve the sufferings of plague victims in the 16^th century
5 November – St Elizabeth
7 November – St Willibrod
9 November – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, built by Constantine, the Basilica is the cathedral church of Rome.

NEW LECTIONARY
The new lectionary (incorporating new wording of readings/psalms) – a mandatory change – will begin on the first Sunday of Advent (1 December).  Our Mass sheets will use the new translation, as will Magnificat.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, 10 November
We pray for all those who have died in wars past and present – and for world peace.  There will be an Act of Remembrance at the start of next Sunday’s Mass.

COFFEE MORNING – SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Everyone is welcome to come along to the hall after Mass this week, to enjoy tea, coffee and some seasonal ‘autumnal’ bakes and cakes.  There will be a raffle also.  Many thanks to those who have donated prizes – it’s much-appreciated.  All donations go to our Hall Refurbishment Fund – cakes and bakes are always provided free of charge (so a big thank you to generous-hearted bakers).  Total collected so far in 2024 = £690.08.  Thank you!

CANCELLED: Please note – the Beetle Drive planned for 9 November has been cancelled due to low numbers.

PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE – SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER
Christmas Coffee Morning & Fayre after Mass.  We’re collecting for two stalls: Festive Arts & Crafts and Festive Preserves.  Please bring any items you’ve made to church and leave in the labelled box in the porch as from next week (10 November).
There will also be a Christmas Raffle – donations of bottles / festive chocolates /biscuits are very welcome.
Family & friends are warmly invited to join in the fun.  No charge – donations gratefully accepted for the Hall Refurbishment Fund.
HELP NEEDED: To set the church hall up on Saturday 30 November, at 5.30pm.  Please let Diane know if you’re able to help out.  Many thanks.

CHRISTMAS BINGO – Tuesday 10 December, 7pm.  All welcome!

CHURCH FOODBANK / ALDI VOUCHERS
Rev Dave Dickinson (All Saints in Hesketh Bank) will be retiring shortly.  We will be taking over the running of an Essential Foodbank for Tarleton residents and families in need.  Your gifts of basic cupboard staples are therefore always very welcome. We will be moving towards collecting donations for Aldi vouchers, which are often more helpful for those in need, starting in November.
Please us to spread the word that emergency food aid will be available from this church for Tarleton residents, but help is also available from the Food Pantry at Tarleton Methodist Church, every Monday morning.

ALL HALLOWS COMMUNITY CHOIR – CONCERT
All Hallows Community Choir are holding a concert at St Teresa’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 12 November, at 7.30pm. Price £5 in aid of the SVP lunch for the elderly.  Please see Vivienne for tickets

WISHING TO BECOME A CATHOLIC / FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FAITH?
Please collect a leaflet from the porch.  The adult (RCIA) course begins 6 November, covering preparation for adult baptism, 1^st Communion and Confirmation.  This is a useful refresher course for everyone.

MASS INTENTIONS
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.  Every effort will be made to find a date as near as possible.

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. 
Please order online at www.magnificat.com or phone 020 3882 9432.

LITTLE THEATRES & MENTAL HEALTH / WELL-BEING
Chorley and Southport have their own theatres and Southport’s in particular, has just brought out its new season pamphlet of plays and productions for 2024-25.  Visiting the theatre can provide a welcome form of relaxation and enjoyment, and at Southport, the volunteers are very good at putting people at their ease. You will be sure of a grand welcome.   In addition, there is news of a number of special packages available, that afford real value for money.
The pamphlets, containing full details, are available in the porch.

THE HALL IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Our church hall is the envy of the area, for its size, its sprung dance floor and of course, its managed, licensed bar.
We now have vacant slots every evening, apart from Mondays and also during the day / evening on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Other times may also be available, on enquiry.
Hire charges = £20 an hour (inc. ‘get-in/out’).  If you know of anyone, or any group that is looking for accommodation, please let them know to contact the Parish Office on Thursdays.

DISUSED GLASSES / SPECTACLES
Please have a rummage at home and bring old prescription glasses along.  They can be used by opticians in Africa to help local communities. 

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