NOTICE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL
From: Fr Philip Inch, Episcopal Vicar for Parish Mission
From 1 September 2023, Fr Gerald Anders will continue in his post at St Agnes Eccleston, alongside Ss Peter & Paul in Mawdesley.  He will reside at St Agnes presbytery. He will cease to be the parish priest of Our Lady Help of Christians, Tarleton – after 17 years of service there.
Mgr John Goddard will become the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady Help of Christians.  This will be undertaken, bearing in mind the developing relationships between the parishes of Tarleton, Penwortham, Longton, Leyland and Farington.

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

WEDNESDAY EVENING MASSES
Wednesday evenings, at 6pm – with Eucharistic Exposition: 6.25pm-6.55pm, Benediction: 6.55pm and Sacrament of Reconciliation: 6.25pm-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 9 JULY
1^st Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10, See now, your king comes humbly to you.
Psalm 144, I will bless your name forever, O God my King.
2^nd Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13, If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30, I am gentle and humble I heart
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!  Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of your kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord; blessed is he who hopes in God.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY
For a Eucharistic life
We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

SPECIAL FEASTS THIS WEEK
11 July – St Benedict, founder of the great monastic order and patron saint of Europe
13 July – St Henry
14 July – St Camillus de Lellis
15 July – St Bonaventura

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEK 16 July: Priests in Retirement

COFFEE MORNING THANK YOU – STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
Thank you to Joanne, Dan and Rebecca Barron for providing refreshments after Mass last week.  The strawberries and cream went down very well with the parishioners who supported.  In spite of small numbers, a generous £50 was raised which will go towards the Hall Refurbishment Fund, so thank you very much!
Date for your diary – next month’s coffee morning: Sunday 6 August (Feast of the Transfiguration).

CONGRATULATIONS
Special congratulations to George and Marie Wright who are celebrating their Diamond (60^th) wedding anniversary.  With best wishes from everyone in our parish.

CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS
Peter Barron (All Hallow’s High School) recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  God bless you Peter and may the Holy Spirit continue to guide you with his loving presence.

1st COMMUNION REGISTRATION 2023-24
Registration forms are available in the porch for parents who wish to enrol their child on the Sacramental Programme for making their 1^st Holy Communion in June 2024.  Those eligible will be starting in Yr 4 in September. Please let family members and friends know.  The deadline is Sunday 6 August.

NEWS OF THE VATICAN SYNOD 2022-24 – Published 20 June 2023
‘Instrumentum laboris’ is a sixty-page booklet which calls for a welcoming church that embraces diversity.
It will be the basis for the work of the participants in the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, which begins in the Vatican in October 2023 and concludes with a second Assembly in October 2024.
For more information please visit https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/synod-instrumentum-laboris.pdf

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.

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE: MUSIC FOR A KING
The joint choirs of Liverpool Cathedral & Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral will join together on Saturday 8 July at 19.30 in a festive programme of ‘Music for a King’ in this coronation year.
Coronation classics by Handel (Zadok the Priest), Parry (I was Glad) and Walton (Crown Imperial) are presented alongside Charles-Marie Widor’s Messe à Deux Chœurs et Deux Orgues.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the combined choirs of Liverpool’s two cathedrals in concert together.
Tickets can be booked here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/metcathedral

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.