tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19475842016101790792024-03-18T03:03:47.549+00:00Saint Mary's Oswaldtwistle Weekly NewsletterThis bulletin board blog is used to distribute parish information quickly and effectively around the parish.
St Mary's RC Church Oswaldtwistle operates it's own independent web site as a database and gateway for information needed by parishioners and others associated with the Parish. This Bulletin Board is supportive of the web site where more detailed information is available.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-1810312570778790562024-03-15T16:31:00.000+00:002024-03-15T16:32:06.777+00:00Fifth Sunday of Lent - Sunday 17th March 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> March 2024</b></span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Fifth Sunday of Lent </b></span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 19</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>9am Mass</u></i></b></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>, Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>For several years I have asked some particular favour on his [St. Joseph's] feast day and have never been disappointed. If on account of some imperfection my request did not have God's glory in view, he always obtained for me something else which was more important.' - </i>St. Teresa of Avila <i></i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (16<sup>th</sup> March - 23<sup>rd</sup> March), the Sanctuary Lamp is for the Hughes & Shorrock Family.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£669.07. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Offertory Envelopes, Gift Aid & Direct Debit</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you for your continued generosity and financial support towards St. Mary's, especially during these days of rising costs. Thank you also to Berni McGuinness who facilitates this important part of our parish's life. During the next few weeks the new offertory envelopes will be available. Please ask one of the stewards at the back of church for yours. Any envelopes that are not collected by Sunday 21<sup>st</sup> April will not be re-ordered as the cost of ordering and printing envelopes is expensive. Berni will available at the back of church this weekend to help answer any questions about paying via Direct Debit/Standing Orders or signing up to the Gift Aid scheme which is always a significant financial boost. For more info contact: berni.mcguinness@dioceseofsalford.org.uk </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum Dates & Times</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Saturday 23<sup>rd</sup> March </i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>10am Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Tuesday of Holy Week 26<sup>th</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6pm Holy Week Mass</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Wednesday of Holy Week 27<sup>th</sup> March </i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Today the Mass of the Sacred Chrism is celebrated at St. Patrick's, Collyhurst. At this Holy Week Liturgy all the priests gather, from around the diocese, to renew their priestly promises before the Bishop. It is also at the Liturgy that the Sacred Oils are blessed by the Bishop for the coming year. </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Maundy Thursday 28<sup>th</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7:30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8:30pm Watching at the Altar of Repose</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9:30pm Compline (Night Prayer)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Good Friday 29<sup>th</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9am – 9:45am Confessions</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10am Stations of the Cross</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Holy Saturday 30<sup>th</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8:30pm The Easter Vigil</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Easter Sunday 31<sup>st</sup> March</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9:30am The Holy Rosary</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10am Mass</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee 2025</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a Year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years. The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope". To find out more about the Jubilee and this preparatory Year of Prayer, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Our Father Prayer Resources</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this season of Lent, the Diocese of Salford has been sharing a series of short video reflections to help us further explore the words of the Our Father, in response to Pope Francis' invitation to go back to the basics of prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. Head to https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/ to find out more. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Salford Diocesan Synod</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The parish synod reps have given an update about what is taking place in regards the feedback from The Big Listen that took place here at St. Mary's, just before and after Christmas.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>The next phase of the 'Big Listen' Synodal journey will be for all the responses from all the parishes in our diocese to be collated together and reviewed to determine themes. This is on Saturday 18th May and the outcomes will be then relayed to our parish members via our Synod team some time after this date.'</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our thanks again to Sharon, Mike and Joel for representing our parish at the Diocesan Synod and keeping us updated. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Funeral Planning</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bishop recently announced that he wanted to help individuals and families in preparation with funeral liturgies by producing a guide that would give relevant information and clear guidance. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>I mentioned a form for use by people wanting to plan their funerals. I am grateful to those who have adapted a form which is available in some other dioceses, for use here in Salford. I would see this as an entirely optional service for people and it would be good to make its availability known through your newsletter or by information in the church porch. It may take a little time for people to begin to want to use the form. There is a second information leaflet with a list of suggested options for the liturgy. I hope these prove a helpful resource particularly for the next of kin in their responsibilities of planning for the funeral in a time of their bereavement."</i>Bishop Arnold</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This weekend you will find the funeral forms and information leaflets at the back of church (under the large crucifix). Please feel free to take one and use if you'll find it helpful. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Knitted Easter Chicks</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lynne Pilkington and a team of talented individuals have once again been very generous with their time and skills to knit Easter chicks, each ready to lay a chocolate egg, Easter Bunnies and Easter Lambs. They will be available to buy at the back of church for £2 each, all monies going towards the church building costs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Easter Egg Raffle</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are hoping to begin our Parish Easter Raffle next weekend and it would be great if parishioners could donate <b><i><u>only</u></i></b> Easter eggs as prizes. If you are able to kindly donate an Easter egg then please pass them to one of the stewards at the back of church. Tickets will be available from the weekend of 9<sup>th</sup>/10<sup>th</sup> March (£1 a ticket or £5 a strip).</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Easter Flowers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As you know our church is beautifully decorated each Easter, and throughout the year, in part by the gifts and talents of Maureen and the team but also in part to the kind donations of parishioners. There has been a significant increase to the cost of flowers so if people would like to donate money for flowers in general during the Easter season then please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Flower Money'. Thank you. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This parish initiative, now in it's second year, has been such a success over the last few cold winter months. The aim was to bring people together in a warm space, to break up the dark days with music, company and a decent brew and cake. A number of people have commented that it really has been a warm welcome and made a difference to a depressing winter. The last Warm Welcome for this current season took place last Tuesday afternoon. Thank you to the band, Anthony, Dylan, Eric and Michael, for keeping us all singing and doing requests. Thanks to Jennifer, Karen, Maureen and other helpers for the endless supply of refreshments. Finally a BIG THANK YOU to all those who have come and made it such a warm welcoming atmosphere. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We hope to resume the St. Mary's Warm Welcome at the start of autumn 2024 when the temperature drops and the dark days return. </span> </p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Tuesday the 23<sup>rd</sup> April - Saint George's Day - we are hoping to do an afternoon tea with entertainment. Watch this space for more info. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 20<sup>th</sup> March from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday morning the pupils in the lower school came to church for a "tour" around St. Mary's. They had the opportunity to see up close the Altar and Tabernacle, experience standing by the font where baptisms take place and the lectern where the Word is proclaimed. The greatest gift of the morning was that the children were able to be in His Real Presence in the Tabernacle, and that is always a grace filled time. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent began on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent resources </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent, the diocese will be sharing a range of resources to accompany people in prayer over the coming weeks. The resources have been created to support our journey throughout this Year of Prayer, as we prepare for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee in 2025. Resources can be accessed via the diocesan social media channels or by visiting the website at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/ </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bookings are now being taken for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, marking our centenary year. The pilgrimage, led by Bishop John Arnold, will take place between 26th July and 1st August. Find out more and book online at https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocese of Salford's Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are still places available for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham, taking place on Saturday 4th May, for both overnight and day options. We welcome applications for individuals and groups and would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer. Please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024 or you can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry is delighted to once again offer a dedicated youth pilgrimage to Walsingham, aimed for students in Years 7,8 and 9. This pilgrimage runs alongside the main diocesan pilgrimage and will leave on Friday 3rd May and return on Saturday 4th May 2024. For further details please contact: youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Bishop John's message for Caritas Salford campaign - Why Every Step Matters</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bishop John Arnold has recorded a special video message about Caritas Salford's 2024 campaign, which is asking us to do something this year that pushes us out of our comfort zone. You can watch the video and find out more about how you can take on a challenge to support people in your local community here: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/bishop-john-every-step/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>John Stainer's The Crucifixion</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A special performance of John Stainer's The Crucifixion is heading to St Patrick's Church in Collyhurst this Lent. Taking place on Saturday 23 March at 4pm, this poignant piece will be performed by Salford Cathedral Choir, Salford Cathedral Girls' Choir and the Cambiata Boys' Choir. All are welcome to attend.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deputy Director for Schools' Systems - The Diocese of Salford (replacement role)</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri, some flexibility in working patterns sometimes required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £62,000 - £82,000 per annum, depending on current salary/experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-20602333070700312802024-03-08T16:22:00.001+00:002024-03-08T16:22:25.539+00:00Laetare Sunday - Sunday 10th March 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 10<sup>th</sup> March 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Laetare Sunday<b> </b></span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>There is but one and only one,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Whose love will fail you never.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>One who lives from sun to sun,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>With constant fond endeavor.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>There is but one and only one</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>On earth there is no other.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>In heaven a noble work was done</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>When God gave us a Mother.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>- Author Unknown </i></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 12</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 13</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 14</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1:30pm Requiem Mass for Patrick 'Paddy' Gallagher RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm Deanery Station Mass at Sacred Heart, Queen Street, Colne<i> </i></b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (9<sup>th</sup> March - 16<sup>th</sup> March), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Richard & Gertrude Henry.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£682.90. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee 2025</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pope Francis has announced that 2025 will be a Year of Jubilee – an event that happens every 25 years. The theme for the upcoming Jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope". To find out more about the Jubilee and this preparatory Year of Prayer, please visit https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Our Lady, Door of Mercy Prayer Cards</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please feel free to take home with you the Our Lady, Door of Mercy prayer cards from the back of church. They have been produced by Caritas and SJOG to continue to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine and the devastating impact it is having on peoples lives. On the back of the card is a prayer for the Ukraine. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Knitted Easter Chicks</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lynne Pilkington and a team of talented individuals have once again been very generous with their time and skills to knit Easter chicks, each ready to lay a chocolate egg, Easter Bunnies and Easter Lambs. They will be available to buy at the back of church for £2 each, all monies going towards the church building costs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Easter Egg Raffle</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are hoping to begin our Parish Easter Raffle this weekend and it would be great if parishioners could donate <b><i><u>only</u></i></b> Easter eggs as prizes. If you are able to kindly donate an Easter egg, then please pass them to one of the stewards at the back of church. Tickets will be available from the weekend of 9<sup>th</sup>/10<sup>th</sup> March (£1 a ticket or £5 a strip).</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Easter Flowers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As you know our church is beautifully decorated each Easter, and throughout the year, in part by the gifts and talents of Maureen and the team but also in part to the kind donations of parishioners. There has been a significant increase to the cost of flowers so if people would like to donate money for flowers in general during the Easter season then please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Flower Money'. Thank you. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent began on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent resources </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent, the diocese will be sharing a range of resources to accompany people in prayer over the coming weeks. The resources have been created to support our journey throughout this Year of Prayer, as we prepare for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee in 2025. Resources can be accessed via the diocesan social media channels or by visiting the website at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last warm welcome of the season will be on Tuesday 12<sup>th</sup> March from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> March from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bookings are now being taken for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, marking our centenary year. The pilgrimage, led by Bishop John Arnold, will take place between 26th July and 1st August. Find out more and book online at https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocese of Salford's Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are still places available for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham, taking place on Saturday 4th May, for both overnight and day options. We welcome applications for individuals and groups and would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer. Please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024 or you can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday morning Years 3 & 4 joined us for our morning parish Mass. In the Gospel Jesus spoke about coming to fulfill the Law and not abolish it. He was teaching his disciples the importance of the interior life. To murder, an outward action of taking another persons life is wrong, but says Jesus, if you have bitterness and resentment in your heart towards another then that is also going against God's Law, His Law of love and mercy. Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are all meant to have an impact on our interior lives and help bring us closer to knowing the Lord.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mrs Wolfenden brought a number of Year 6 pupils to church on Wednesday afternoon to learn more about the Stations of the Cross. It's always a blessing to be able to pass on to others, especially our young people, the concrete love Our Lord showed us in His Passion. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.'</i> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Hebrews 4:15</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1 Peter 2:24</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Laudato Si' Centre - Wardley Hall Lane, Worsley - will be hosting a special Stations of the Cross this Lent. The Stations of the Cross will take place on Saturday 16th March in the beautiful setting of the Centre's woodland area. Specific times will be announced in due course. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Bishop John's message for Caritas Salford campaign - Why Every Step Matters</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bishop John Arnold has recorded a special video message about Caritas Salford's 2024 campaign, which is asking us to do something this year that pushes us out of our comfort zone. You can watch the video and find out more about how you can take on a challenge to support people in your local community here: https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/bishop-john-every-step/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Fundraiser</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Clergy band The Mercy Brothers will be heading to Bolton for a special St Patrick's Day fundraiser. The band will be joining forces with the parish folk group from St Cuthbert's for a fun-filled evening of music making to raise money for Caritas Diocese of Salford. The concert will take place on Friday 15th March, 7pm, at Thornleigh Salesian College. Tickets are £12 each (food will be included) and are available by emailing office@stcuthberts.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>John Stainer's The Crucifixion</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A special performance of John Stainer's The Crucifixion is heading to St Patrick's Church in Collyhurst this Lent. Taking place on Saturday 23 March at 4pm, this poignant piece will be performed by Salford Cathedral Choir, Salford Cathedral Girls' Choir and the Cambiata Boys' Choir. All are welcome to attend.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deputy Director for Schools' Systems - The Diocese of Salford (replacement role)</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri, some flexibility in working patterns sometimes required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £62,000 - £82,000 per annum, depending on current salary/experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-91640852093035021182024-03-01T15:33:00.001+00:002024-03-01T15:33:26.214+00:00Third Sunday of Lent - Sunday 3rd March 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 3<sup>rd</sup> March 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Third Sunday of Lent</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint David, Bishop (Feast) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. David was born in Cardigan in 520A.D. He founded monasteries and became Bishop and Primate of Wales. He settled his See at Mynyw (Menevia) where he died in 588A.D. <b></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 5</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 6</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:30am – 10:40am Devotions to Saint Joseph </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(<i>At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 7</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saints Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs (Commemoration) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ss Perpetua & Felicity: These two martyrs died in Carthage in 203A.D, in the persecution under Septimus Severus; the account of their lives and martyrdom, partly written by the saints themselves and by eyewitnesses, survives. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm Mass Deanery Station Mass at St James the Less, Rawtenstall</b> <i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (2<sup>nd</sup> March - 9<sup>th</sup> March), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Ken Le Pla RIP.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£681.33. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Lenten Station Masses: Thank You!!!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A BIG THANK YOU to all those who supported the Deanery Station Mass here last Thursday evening. We are so blessed at St. Mary's with peoples prayers, gifts and generous help. The church was full, the music and singing set the perfect tone and the refreshments were very much appreciated. Thank you again to everyone who contributed in so many ways. Many of the priests who came commented on the life and vitality of our parish. That is always good to hear. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The other Station Masses will be:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>St. James the Less, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HH, on Thursday 7th March at 7pm.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Sacred Heart, Queen Street, Colne, BB8 9NB, on Thursday 14th March at 7pm.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Devotions to Saint Joseph</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 6<sup>th</sup> March there will be the first Wednesday devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Easter Egg Raffle</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are hoping to begin our Parish Easter Raffle next weekend and it would be great if parishioners could donate <b><i><u>only</u></i></b> Easter eggs as prizes. If you are able to kindly donate an Easter egg then please pass them to one of the stewards at the back of church. Tickets will be available from the weekend of 9<sup>th</sup>/10<sup>th</sup> March (£1 a ticket or £5 a strip).</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Easter Flowers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each year (Christmas & Easter) we offer the opportunity for people to sponsor a flower display in church in prayer for a loved one who has died or for deceased family and friends. We are blessed to have Maureen and other volunteers who freely share their talents to make this happen so that the windows in church and the statues of St. Patrick, St. Joseph and St. Margaret Clitherow are beautifully decorated. If you would like to sponsor a display for £20 please see Maureen Mullen personally this year with your money (Maureen is usually available at church on Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings and Sunday mornings). There has been a significant increase to the cost of flowers so if people would like to donate money for flowers in general during the Easter season then please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Flower Money'. Thank you. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Bishops Letter: Diocesan Finances and Fundraising</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bishop has written to all the priests in the diocese concerning financial matters... </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>There has been a lack of information and, indeed, some misinformation about various financial matters in the Diocese and it seems appropriate to write to you to clarify our current financial situation. This information may be useful for some parishioners who may have heard confusing and inaccurate reports...'</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are copies of the Bishop's letter at the back of church for all those who would like to read it. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent began on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent resources </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent, the diocese will be sharing a range of resources to accompany people in prayer over the coming weeks. The resources have been created to support our journey throughout this Year of Prayer, as we prepare for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee in 2025. Resources can be accessed via the diocesan social media channels or by visiting the website at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last warm welcome of the season will be on Tuesday 12<sup>th</sup> March from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> March from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Hail Holy Queen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the weekend Masses during Lent, when we conclude the bidding prayers and ask for the intercession of Our Lady, we'll pray the Hail Holy Queen. For those who make have forgotten the prayer or just need their memories refreshing below are the beautiful words: </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bookings are now being taken for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, marking our centenary year. The pilgrimage, led by Bishop John Arnold, will take place between 26th July and 1st August. Find out more and book online at https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocese of Salford's Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are still places available for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham, taking place on Saturday 4th May, for both overnight and day options. We welcome applications for individuals and groups and would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer. Please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024 or you can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sacred Heart School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday morning Year 6 came to join us for our 10am parish Mass. The quiet and respectful atmosphere the children showed as they walked in to Adoration and continued throughout Mass was impeccable. We were reminded on Wednesday about St Oswald of York whose image appears on our sanctuary stain glass window. He would wash 12 beggars feet each day of Lent to humble himself in imitation of Our Lord and witness the importance of loving service to those around who were struggling. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Laudato Si' Centre - Wardley Hall Lane, Worsley - will be hosting a special Stations of the Cross this Lent. The Stations of the Cross will take place on Saturday 16th March in the beautiful setting of the Centre's woodland area. Specific times will be announced in due course. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Fundraiser</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Clergy band The Mercy Brothers will be heading to Bolton for a special St Patrick's Day fundraiser. The band will be joining forces with the parish folk group from St Cuthbert's for a fun-filled evening of music making to raise money for Caritas Diocese of Salford. The concert will take place on Friday 15th March, 7pm, at Thornleigh Salesian College. Tickets are £12 each (food will be included) and are available by emailing office@stcuthberts.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Care for Creation: Commitments, Actions, and Participation</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bishop John has been invited to speak at an environment conference hosted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Justice and Peace Commission this spring.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The event - taking place between 10am and 3.30pm on Saturday 9th March at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Wigan - aims to reflect on some of the biggest climate challenges our planet is facing and how our Catholic faith calls us to action. Find out more at https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/department/pastoral-development/environment</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>John Stainer's The Crucifixion</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A special performance of John Stainer's The Crucifixion is heading to St Patrick's Church in Collyhurst this Lent. Taking place on Saturday 23 March at 4pm, this poignant piece will be performed by Salford Cathedral Choir, Salford Cathedral Girls' Choir and the Cambiata Boys' Choir. All are welcome to attend.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-42219606728009599882024-02-23T16:17:00.001+00:002024-02-23T16:17:18.583+00:00Second Sunday of Lent - Sunday 24th February <p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> February 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Second Sunday of Lent</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11:30am Requiem Mass for John Murden RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 29</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm – 6:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>7pm Deanery Station Mass at St. Mary's, Oswaldtwistle</u> <i>(see below for details)</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint David, Bishop (Feast) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. David was born in Cardigan in 520A.D. He founded monasteries and became Bishop and Primate of Wales. He settled his See at Mynyw (Menevia) where he died in 588A.D. <b></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> March</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (24<sup>th</sup> February - 2<sup>nd</sup> March), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Mia Cross.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£822.67. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten Retreat 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to all who came and took advantage of the parish retreat this year. It's always well attended and people always remark that it has either affirmed or challenged them, inspired them or made them think differently. Thank you to all the musicians and singers who helped to make the liturgy a prayerful time and all those who facilitated the refreshments. Finally a Big THANK YOU to Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI for taking the time to share his wisdom about prayer and prepare some thoughtful reflections and talks for our Lenten retreat. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent began on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Station Masses</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent there is the tradition of Station Masses. This is where a Lenten Mass will be celebrated in a particular parish in the deanery and other parishes are invited to come. It's a wonderful reminder that we are part of a bigger family and are united by Our Lord in the sacrifice of the Mass. Our parish will be hosting one of the deanery Station Masses on Thursday 29<sup>th</sup> February at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be a visiting priest who will preach followed by refreshments afterwards. The other Station Masses will be:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>St. Mary's, Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3EZ on Thursday 29<sup>th</sup> February at 7pm. </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>St. James the Less, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HH, on Thursday 7<sup>th</sup> March at 7pm.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Sacred Heart, Queen Street, Colne, BB8 9NB, on Thursday 14<sup>th</sup> March at 7pm.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent resources </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent, the diocese will be sharing a range of resources to accompany people in prayer over the coming weeks. The resources have been created to support our journey throughout this Year of Prayer, as we prepare for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee in 2025. Resources can be accessed via the diocesan social media channels or by visiting the website at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> February from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Hail Holy Queen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the weekend Masses during Lent, when we conclude the bidding prayers and ask for the intercession of Our Lady, we'll pray the Hail Holy Queen. For those who make have forgotten the prayer or just need their memories refreshing below are the beautiful words: </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in our Centenary Year</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bookings are now being taken for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, marking our centenary year. The pilgrimage, led by Bishop John Arnold, will take place between 26th July and 1st August. Find out more and book online at https://www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/travel-accommodation</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocese of Salford's Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are still places available for this year's diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham, taking place on Saturday 4th May, for both overnight and day options. We welcome applications for individuals and groups and would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to volunteer. Please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024 or you can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 27<sup>th</sup> February from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sacred Heart School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday I was invited by Mrs Harling to talk to the Year 1 children about the Sacrament of Baptism and the many blessing it brings us from the gift of eternal life to becoming part of God's family, the Church. The children chose Rosie, the toy rabbit, to baptize and see what words and symbols are used in the celebration of the sacrament. Let's pray that more parents are moved to bring their children forward for baptism and commit to the promises they make to raise them in the faith and practice of the Church.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday morning the children came to church for the celebration of Mass. The readings and prayers reminded us of the importance of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. All tools that lead us closer to Jesus, the light of the world. Mrs Wolstenholme brought the school's Paschal Candle to bless in readiness for Easter. It's the flame from the Paschal that points to Our Lord's Resurrection and the light that draws us through the Lenten season in hope and expectation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday afternoon I was invited by Miss Barlow to talk to her class about the Eucharist. We looked at the feast of Passover that the people of God celebrated for centuries in thanksgiving for their liberation from slavery in Egypt. How Jesus at the Last Supper revealed to his disciples that he was going to complete and fulfill this celebration by being the lamb of God whose death would free God's people from the slavery of sin and bring them to the promised land – the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at chapter 6 in John's Gospel, the Missal and the Eucharistic prayers used at the Sacrifice of the Mass and saw that they all point to Jesus teaching us that bread and wine, through transubstantiation, do become the real Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Let's prat that more families support our young people to come to Mass and receive Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Laudato Si' Centre - Wardley Hall Lane, Worsley - will be hosting a special Stations of the Cross this Lent. The Stations of the Cross will take place on Saturday 16th March in the beautiful setting of the Centre's woodland area. Specific times will be announced in due course. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>SJOG Homes for Ukraine </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As an official provider of the government scheme, SJOG Homes for Ukraine acts as a matching, training, and support pathway for guests from Ukraine and hosts in the UK who are willing to provide much-needed support. Our programme operates collaboratively with the esteemed Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN). At SJOG Homes for Ukraine, we offer a range of services to ensure fulfilling experience for both guests and hosts. These services include matching, training for hosts and guests, transportation assistance, a Welcome Box for Ukrainian guests upon arrival, and support during the placement. More information on the project can be found at the following links </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">E-mail: homesforukraine@sjog.org.uk </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook: facebook.com/sjoghomesforukraine </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube: youtube.com/@sjoghomesforukraine </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Communications Assistant (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £22,672 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-32474550938086750892024-02-16T16:21:00.001+00:002024-02-16T16:21:30.494+00:00First Sunday of Lent - 18th February 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 18<sup>th</sup> February 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First Sunday of Lent</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 18</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the First Sunday Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten Retreat – All are Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Holy Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:45pm Talk by Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7:30pm Tea/Coffee Break</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7:45pm Reflections & Questions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>8pm Final Prayers & Blessing </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> February</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten Retreat – All are Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Holy Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:45pm Talk by Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7:30pm Tea/Coffee Break</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7:45pm Reflections & Questions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>8pm Final Prayers & Blessing </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, The Chair of Saint Peter (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Peter and his successors, the popes, were chosen as the "visible and principal signs of unity", a point of reference so as to embark on the journey of faith confidently and securely. The Feast of the "Chair" of Peter, therefore, is a recognition of the spiritual significance of St. Peter and his successors, as well as a privileged manifestation of God's love who is our good and eternal Shepherd who wants to gather His entire Church and guide it on the path of salvation.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11:30am Requiem Mass for John Murden RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Dignity of Life: Note from Bishop John Sherrington</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>From the end of February, it is likely that the Criminal Justice bill will return to parliament and that amendments will be tabled to decriminalise abortion up to the point of birth. As well as a direct attack on the dignity of the unborn, it is highly likely that these amendments, if passed, will have unforeseen consequences which could be very serious for both unborn babies and their mothers, especially given the increase in home abortions following the legalisation of the provision of abortion pills by post. It is possible that there will be other amendments more favourable to the rights of unborn babies. Work will be carried out by the secretariat, including the provision of a website tool to allow people to contact their Member of Parliament. You may wish to draw this to the attention of parishioners so that they can contact Members of Parliament as well as keeping our parliamentarians in their prayers at this time."</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>+John Sherrington</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>9th February 2024</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Take Action: What we can do here at St. Marys</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Contact our MP – Sara Britcliffe (Hyndburn)</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It is now very important that MPs are flooded with letters ahead of any vote at Report stage. Please contact our MP, asking her to oppose any attempt to decriminalise abortion. If you can, write a handwritten letter to her. Writing a personal, physical letter is one of the most effective ways to be a pro-life influence on her. Below is a template letter. <b>It is very important that you edit this template to create a letter in your own words and make it personal. </b>Add your own concerns, and any personal stories you might have. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Dear Sara,</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>I am writing to ask you to oppose and vote against any attempt to decriminalise abortion through amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill. NC1, by Dame Diana Johnson, and NC2, by Stella Creasy, both calling for the decriminalisation of abortion, were debated and withdrawn at the Committee Stage on 25th Jan.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>However, Dame Diana has now tabled a very similar amendment at Report stage (also NC1).</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>This amendment says "For the purposes of sections 58 and 59 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929, no offence is committed by a woman acting in relation to her own pregnancy." Removing these offences means a woman could induce her own abortion at any time, for any reason. This would include abortion up to birth and sex selective abortion.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>This amendment is extreme, and dangerous to women. While the goal is supposedly to stop women being prosecuted for illegal abortion, the recent high profile cases of this have occurred because of the pills by post policy, which allows abortion providers to send abortion pills to women without an in-person consultation.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>An example of this is Carla Foster, whose daughter Lily died at 32-34 weeks gestation, after she obtained abortion pills over the phone claiming that she was only seven weeks pregnant. It is this policy that needs to end to avoid such tragic cases in future. Removing any criminal sanction for abortion will only lead to more of these traumatic and dangerous late term abortions.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Please speak and vote against this amendment when it comes before Parliament.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Kind regards,</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>[Your Name] </u></i></b></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (17<sup>th</sup> February - 24<sup>th</sup> February), the Sanctuary Lamp is for the Simpson & Catlow Family.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£586.88. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary – Parish Lenten Retreat - 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> - 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> February 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Fr. Bryan Cunningham, the superior of the Schoenstatt community, has kindly offered to give our parish Lenten retreat. See further down for more details.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to all who came and helped to make last Sunday's Healing Liturgy such a prayerful and peaceful occasion. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent began on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ash Wednesday 9:15am – 9:45am, 5pm – 5:45pm; Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten Retreat - 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> - 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Holiness, Pope Francis, has announced a Holy Year in 2025 and in preparation for this event he has called 2024 The Year of Prayer. To help us understand the Pope's call to prayer Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI, will be giving our parish Lenten retreat. Fr. Bryan is parish priest at St John Fisher church in Kearsley and helps facilitate the diocesan catechesis programme in regards marriage & family life. Fr. Is also a priest of the Schoenstatt movement... </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"As a movement of renewal in the Catholic Church, Schoenstatt functions to aid renew the Church and society in the spirit of the Gospel, seeking reconnection of faith with daily life, significantly through a profound love of Mary, the Mother of God. As an international movement it is present on all continents and has members from all vocations and walks in life. It is a spiritual family whose many branches and communities join to form a single Schoenstatt family."</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The timetable for both days (Tuesday 20<sup>th</sup>/Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup>) will be:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5pm Adoration & Confessions</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6pm Holy Mass</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6:45pm Talk by Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>7:30pm Tea/Coffee Break</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>7:45pm Reflections & Questions</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>8pm Final Prayers & Blessing </i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten & Easter Walks</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the success of last years walks there will opportunity to do some more. Dates and walks to be confirmed later this month.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Station Masses</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent there is the tradition of Station Masses. This is where a Lenten Mass will be celebrated in a particular parish in the deanery and other parishes are invited to come. It's a wonderful reminder that we are part of a bigger family and are united by Our Lord in the sacrifice of the Mass. Our parish will be hosting one of the deanery Station Masses on Thursday 29<sup>th</sup> February at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be a visiting priest who will preach followed by refreshments afterwards. The other Station Masses will be:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>St. Mary's, Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3EZ on Thursday 29<sup>th</sup> February at 7pm. </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Sacred Heart, Queen Street, Colne, BB8 9NB, on Thursday 7<sup>th</sup> March at 7pm.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>St. James the Less, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 8HH, on Thursday 14<sup>th</sup> March at 7pm.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Hail Holy Queen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the weekend Masses during Lent, when we conclude the bidding prayers and ask for the intercession of Our Lady, we'll pray the Hail Holy Queen. For those who make have forgotten the prayer or just need their memories refreshing below are the beautiful words: </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent resources </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During Lent, the diocese will be sharing a range of resources to accompany people in prayer over the coming weeks. The resources have been created to support our journey throughout this Year of Prayer, as we prepare for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee in 2025. Resources can be accessed via the diocesan social media channels or by visiting the website at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lent-2024-rediscovering-prayer/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> February from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 27<sup>th</sup> February from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Laudato Si' Centre - Wardley Hall Lane, Worsley - will be hosting a special Stations of the Cross this Lent. The Stations of the Cross will take place on Saturday 16th March in the beautiful setting of the Centre's woodland area. Specific times will be announced in due course. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Salford Appeal for Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, is appealing for volunteers to support its work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Even a few hours can have a huge impact on the lives of others locally. To find out more about the huge range of opportunities available - from gardening to van driving, supporting their services to becoming a Caritas parish rep or accessibility advocate - visit their website now: www.caritassalford.org.uk/volunteer </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Gregorian Chant - A Workshop for Singers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A wonderful opportunity to discover more about Gregorian Chant is coming to St Augustine's, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, this month. Dr Rosemarie Darby, from the St Philip Neri Singers, will lead the workshop on Saturday 24th February (11.30am – 4pm), helping singers to learn more about this enchanting style of music and how it can be used to complement the Liturgy. For details of registration, or for more information, please contact Dr Rosemarie Darby by email: <a href="mailto:stphilipnerisingers@yahoo.co.uk" id="OWA262007fe-4f78-ae8e-b4ff-888522232a53" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> stphilipnerisingers@yahoo.co.uk</a></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>SJOG Homes for Ukraine </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As an official provider of the government scheme, SJOG Homes for Ukraine acts as a matching, training, and support pathway for guests from Ukraine and hosts in the UK who are willing to provide much-needed support. Our programme operates collaboratively with the esteemed Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN). At SJOG Homes for Ukraine, we offer a range of services to ensure fulfilling experience for both guests and hosts. These services include matching, training for hosts and guests, transportation assistance, a Welcome Box for Ukrainian guests upon arrival, and support during the placement. More information on the project can be found at the following links </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">E-mail: homesforukraine@sjog.org.uk </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook: facebook.com/sjoghomesforukraine </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube: youtube.com/@sjoghomesforukraine </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Communications Assistant (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £22,672 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-2956117733529083222024-02-09T13:09:00.001+00:002024-02-09T13:09:26.008+00:00Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11th February 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Scholastica (Memoria) (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Scholastica, the sister of St. Benedict, was born in Umbria 480. Like her brother she devoted her life to God, founding the Benedictine Sisters and dying on Monte Cassino in 547. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>2pm Healing Service </b><i>(see below for details below)</i></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><br> </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 13</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>ASH WEDNESDAY</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>14</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(Day of Fasting & Abstinence)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass with the distribution of Ashes</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Mass with the distribution of Ashes</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Lent Weekday </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Stations of the Cross </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Lent Weekday (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the First Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 18</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the First Sunday Sunday of Lent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (10<sup>th</sup> February - 17<sup>th</sup> February), the Sanctuary Lamp is for the Britland & Clayton Family.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£659.71. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary – Parish Lenten Retreat - 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> - 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> February 2024</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI, the superior of the Schoenstatt community, has kindly offered to give our parish Lenten retreat. See further down for more details.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 2pm on Sunday (11<sup>th</sup> February), we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's fitting that this is the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the opportunity to experience both prayer and healing. Please come if you want to pray for a family member or friend, for yourself or simply to just be present in solidarity with others. All are welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Our Lady of Lourdes</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last year we sent off our parish statue of Our Lady of Lourdes from the grotto to Lewis & Lewis, as the Lancashire weather had taken its toll on her. On Friday morning she returns to St. Mary's and so it only seems fitting that at the Sunday 10am Mass we will formally bless her. As Our Lady of Lourdes returns Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle will go. The restorers have noticed that the fire damage (from a few years ago) has caused issues within the statue material and this in turn has led to some more work needed to repair the blistering paint work on her left-hand side. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saint Peregrine</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last weekend I mentioned St. Peregine in the homily and I found the following prayers that hopefully will help people. If you would like a prayer card with the image of St. Peregrine there will be some available at the 2pm Healing Service on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> Feb. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>A Prayer to St. Peregrine for Sick Relatives and Friends</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty", "The Wonder Worker" because</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>of the numerous miracles which you obtained from God for those who have turned to you in</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>their need. For so many years, you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>the very fiber of our being.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>You turned to God when the power of human beings could do no more, and you were favored</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>with the vision of Jesus coming down from His cross to heal your affliction. I now ask God to</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>heal these sick persons whom I entrust to you:</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(here mention their names)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Aided by your powerful intercession, I shall sing with Mary a hymn of gratitude</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>to God for His great goodness and mercy. Amen.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Prayer to St. Peregrine for One Suffering from Cancer</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Dear St. Peregrine, I need your help. I feel so uncertain of my life right now.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>This serious illness makes me long for a sign of God's love.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Help me to imitate your enduring faith when you faced the ugliness of cancer and surgery.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Allow me to trust the Lord the way you did in this moment of distress.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>I want to be cured, but right now I ask God for the strength to bear the cross in my life.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>I seek the power to proclaim God's presence in my life despite the hardship,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>anguish and fear I now experience.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Glorious St. Peregrine, be an inspiration to me and petitioner of those needed</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>graces from our loving Father. Amen.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Altar Servers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday the Altar Servers had their treat night when we went bowling in Blackburn with the obligatory burger and chips thrown in. We are so blessed to have young people who make a commitment to serve on the Altar in faith and adoration to God. They are very inspiring and a great witness to other young people. Let's continue to pray for them and their families who encourage and support them. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. Over the next six weeks we are called to re-direct our hearts and minds towards Jesus through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Lent is our spiritual spring clean that allows us to become aware of those things in life that stop us living for the Lord and loving Him. Throughout this penitential period there will be, as always, plenty of opportunity for prayer and meditation.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Ash Wednesday - 14</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>Change your hearts and lives! Turn back to God so that your sins may be wiped away." </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Acts 3:19</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10am Mass with the distribution of Ashes</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6pm Mass with the distribution of Ashes</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health."</i> - St. Bernadette Soubirous</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesdays 5pm – 5:50pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays (unless there is a funeral) 9:15am – 9:50am,</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fridays 5pm – 5:50pm, Saturdays 9am – 9:50am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>There are people who are afraid to go to confession, forgetting that they will not encounter a severe judge there, but the immensely merciful Father."</i> - Pope Franics</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ash Wednesday 9:15am – 9:45am, 5pm – 5:45pm; Fridays 5pm – 5:45pm; Saturdays 9am – 9:45am</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Stations of the Cross</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>In difficult moments, I will fix my gaze upon the silent Heart of Jesus stretched on the Cross, and from the exploding flames of His merciful Heart, will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting."</i> – St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each Friday after the 6pm Mass (approx 6:30pm) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten Retreat - 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> - 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Holiness, Pope Francis, has announced a Holy Year in 2025 and in preparation for this event he has called 2024 The Year of Prayer. To help us understand the Pope's call to prayer Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI, will be giving our Lenten parish retreat. Fr. Bryan is parish priest at St John Fisher church in Kearsley and helps facilitate the diocesan catechesis programme in regards marriage & family life. Fr. Bryan is also a priest of the Schoenstatt movement... </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>As a movement of renewal in the Catholic Church, Schoenstatt functions to aid renew the Church and society in the spirit of the Gospel, seeking reconnection of faith with daily life, significantly through a profound love of Mary, the Mother of God. As an international movement it is present on all continents and has members from all vocations and walks in life. It is a spiritual family whose many branches and communities join to form a single Schoenstatt family.</i>"</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The timetable for both days (Tuesday 20<sup>th</sup>/Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup>) will be:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5pm Adoration & Confessions</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6pm Holy Mass</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6:45pm Talk by Fr. Bryan Cunningham SI</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>7:30pm Tea/Coffee Break</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>7:45pm Reflections & Questions</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>8pm Final Prayers & Blessing </i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Lenten & Easter Walks</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the success of last years walks there will opportunity to do some more. Dates and walks to be confirmed later this month.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 13<sup>th</sup> February from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary - 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 2pm on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's only fitting that this is also the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the many opportunity to experience both prayer and healing.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Cleaner - Holy Family, Denton</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 4 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis as agreed by the parish priest</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Holy Family Presbytery, 67 Thornley Lane North, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6QR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £12 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Chef Cathedral House (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours over three days per week, Friday - Sunday</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral House, 250 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £21,840 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-38840237865486833562024-02-02T16:25:00.001+00:002024-02-02T16:25:41.371+00:00Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 4th February 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Sunday 4<sup>th</sup> February 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, The Presentation of the Lord (Feast) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Forty days after Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, an event that the evangelist Luke recounts in Chapter 2 of his Gospel. By the year 450, it was called The Feast of the Meeting of the Lord because Jesus enters the Temple and "meets" the priests, as well as Simeon and Anna, representatives of the people of God. Around the middle of the 5th century, we know the feast was also celebrated in Rome. At a certain point, the blessing of candles was added to this feast to recall that Jesus is the "light to the gentiles". Thus, this feast is also sometimes referred to as Candlemas.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you would like any candles blessed then bring them to this Mass<i> (see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr (Memoria) (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Blaise was a bishop in Sebaste and martyred in the fourth century. Devotion to him spread throughout the church during the Middle Ages. He is invoked for disorders of the throat.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>There will be the traditional blessing of throats at this Mass </i></b><i>(see below for details) </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 4</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 6</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saints Paul Miki & Compnaions (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Paul Miki & Companions were Japanese martyrs. Towards the end of the 16<sup>th</sup> century there began a persecution of the Church in Japan; among those arrested were Paul Miki, a young Jesuit, and 25 others, some mas young as 13; they were taken to Nagasaki where they were crucified in 1597.<b> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 7</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Saint Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>Go to Joseph! Have recourse with special confidence to St. Joseph, for his protection is most powerful, as he is patron of the universal Church.'</i> - Blessed Pope Pius IX</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:30am – 10:40am Devotions to Saint Joseph </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(<i>At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria) </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Scholastica (Memoria) (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Scholastica, the sister of St. Benedict, was born in Umbria 480. Like her brother she devoted her life to God, founding the Benedictine Sisters and dying on Monte Cassino in 547. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>2pm Healing Service </b><i>(see below for details below)</i><b> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (3<sup>rd</sup> February - 10<sup>th</sup> February), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Gerald & June McCaffrey.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£785.60. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last weekend the Caritas Salford collection raised £210.17. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The Presentation of the Lord</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday (2<sup>nd</sup> Feb), the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in the liturgy. The light from the candle reminds us of Christ who is our light. He is our light in the dark times, the frustrating times, the desolate times and the anxious times. He is the light that shows us the right way to live, love and pray. He is the light that gives hope to our friends and family. He is the light that gives warmth when we feel low and our hearts have grown cold. If you use candles at home in prayer or devotion then please bring them to the Mass of the Presentation of the Lord on Friday evening at 6pm and I'll bless them for you. You may want to buy some candles for friends and family, have them blessed at this Mass, and then send them out to let loved ones know your praying for them.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Blaise & The Blessing of Throats</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Saturday at the end of the 10am Mass there will be the traditional blessing of throats invoking the intercession of St. Blaise. Two unlit candles, tied together by a red ribbon, are held by the priest towards a persons throat as he prays the following:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<b><i>Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.'</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">These traditional practices are not customs from a bygone age, but true reminders of the reality of the powerful intercession of the saints, like St. Blaise. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Devotions to Saint Joseph</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 7<sup>th</sup> February there will be the first Wednesday devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lent 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February. There will be a 10am Mass with the distribution of Ashes and a 6pm Mass with the distribution of Ashes. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 13<sup>th</sup> February from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 7<sup>th</sup> February from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. We'll be looking at chapter 5. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sacred Heart School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday I was invited by Miss Dawes Class (Year 3) to talk to the children about the Sacrament of Confession. It's that wonderful sacrament Jesus gave us, to heal us from sin and give us another chance to be better disciples. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday Miss Roberts class came to church to look at the different kinds of books we use. They looked at the Missal Fr. Brereton, our first parish priest used in 1897 to celebrate Mass and the Missal I currently use to celebrate Mass, over a hundred years later. The children saw the liturgical books we use for weddings and funerals and the breviary that I pray the Divine Office with everyday. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday the older children joined us for the parish 10am Mass. We gave thanks to God for the life of St. John Bosco, who through his juggling and acrobatic talents, caught the attention of many young people in Turin and was able to hand on the Good News. Let's pray for all those who unashamedly and faithfully pass on the Faith in Jesus Christ to all our young people. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary - 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 2pm on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's only fitting that this is also the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the many opportunity to experience both prayer and healing.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Salford Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Centenary Year Fundraiser - The Mercy Brothers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us for a family-friendly night of musical entertainment with the fabulous 'Mercy Brothers' band on Friday 9th February, 8pm (doors 7.30pm), at The Hough End Centre, Mauldeth Road West, Chortlon-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SX. The band is made up of members of the clergy from around the diocese. Tickets are priced at £15 (over 16s) and free for under 16s. Money raised will go to the Centenary Pilgrimage Fund and in support of our sick pilgrims and medical team. To book please visit www.salfordlourdes.co.uk/fundraising or phone the pilgrimage office on 0161 817 2209.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Cleaner - Holy Family, Denton</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 4 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis as agreed by the parish priest</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Holy Family Presbytery, 67 Thornley Lane North, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6QR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £12 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Chef Cathedral House (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours over three days per week, Friday - Sunday</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral House, 250 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £21,840 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-31568678180175415902024-01-26T16:28:00.001+00:002024-01-26T16:28:30.536+00:00Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 28th January 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Sunday 28<sup>th</sup> January 2024</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 26</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saints Timothy & Titus, Bishops (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ss Timothy and Titus were companions of St. Paul, entrusted with the care of the Christian communities in Ephesus and Crete. To them are addressed the Pastoral Letters, attributed to Paul.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek — Jesus, her Son."</i> - St Louis De Montfort</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 30</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 31</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint John Bosco, Priest (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. John Bosco, born in 1815 in the north of Italy, dedicated his priestly ministry to working with young people, especially street children whom he encountered in Turin. He established the Salesians of Don Bosco and the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians, to assist in this work. He died in 1888.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, The Presentation of the Lord (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Forty days after Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, an event that the evangelist Luke recounts in Chapter 2 of his Gospel. By the year 450, it was called The Feast of the Meeting of the Lord because Jesus enters the Temple and "meets" the priests, as well as Simeon and Anna, representatives of the people of God. Around the middle of the 5th century, we know the feast was also celebrated in Rome. At a certain point, the blessing of candles was added to this feast to recall that Jesus is the "light to the gentiles". Thus, this feast is also sometimes referred to as Candlemas.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you would like any candles blessed then bring them to this Mass<i> (see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr (Memoria) (celebrated in the Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Blaise was a bishop in Sebaste and martyred in the fourth century. Devotion to him spread throughout the church during the Middle Ages. He is invoked for disorders of the throat.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>There will be the traditional blessing of throats at this Mass </i></b><i>(see below for details) </i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 4</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the FifthSunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (27<sup>th</sup> January - 3<sup>rd</sup> February), the Sanctuary Lamp is for the Higgins Family.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£673.61. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This weekend, we mark Caritas Sunday by celebrating the work of our diocesan charity, Caritas Diocese of Salford. To find out more about the work of Caritas Salford and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.caritassalford.org.uk/campaign/caritas-sunday/. We invite you to keep our diocesan charity in your prayers over this coming week. There will be a basket at the back of church, under the large crucifix, for anybody who wishes to donate monies to this charity. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The Presentation of the Lord</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday (2<sup>nd</sup> Feb), the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in the liturgy. The light from the candle reminds us of Christ who is our light. He is our light in the dark times, the frustrating times, the desolate times and the anxious times. He is the light that shows us the right way to live, love and pray. He is the light that gives hope to our friends and family. He is the light that gives warmth when we feel low and our hearts have grown cold. If you use candles at home in prayer or devotion then please bring them to the Mass of the Presentation of the Lord on Friday evening at 6pm and I'll bless them for you. You may want to buy some candles for friends and family, have them blessed at this Mass, and then send them out to let loved ones know your praying for them.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Blaise & The Blessing of Throats</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Saturday at the end of the 10am Mass there will be the traditional blessing of throats invoking the intercession of St. Blaise. Two unlit candles, tied together by a red ribbon, are held by the priest towards a persons throat as he prays the following:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<b><i>Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.'</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">These traditional practices are not customs from a bygone age, but true reminders of the reality of the powerful intercession of the saints, like St. Blaise. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 30<sup>th</sup> January from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 31<sup>st</sup> January from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. We'll be looking at chapter 5. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Church Property Update</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Since the start of January, every week so far, the diocesan property department has sent various building companies to survey and tender their estimates in regards works on both the church and presbytery roofs. Last Tuesday (16<sup>th</sup> January) an agent from Axis Property Consultancy LLP, sent by the diocesan trustees, came to assess the former parish centre building on Lock Street. As always when I receive any more news I'll update you. Let's keep praying to Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle and St. Joseph. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sacred Heart School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday, Miss Dawes Class (Year 3), joined us for the parish Mass when we gave thanks to God for St. Franics de Sales. St. Francis showed patience and love to those around him and so was able to communicate the Gospel more effectively because of his kind temperament. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last Wednesday Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 joined us for the parish Mass where we were reminded about the importance of the Bible and how it can change peoples lives for the better. At the end of the Mass the children were called forward to take a piece of paper, with a scripture quote written on it, and pray with that bible passage over the week to see what God was saying to them. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary - 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 2pm on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's only fitting that this is also the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the many opportunity to experience both prayer and healing.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Prayer for the Holy Land</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This weekend you will find some prayer cards of Our Lady, Daughter and Queen of the Holy Land at the back of church. Please feel free to take one and pray for peace, reconciliation and healing in the Holy Land. As we know many Christians are also caught up in the conflict and are suffering.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Communications Assistant (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £22,672 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Cathedral Estate Caretaker (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday with some flexible working</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Estate including the Cathedral, Cathedral Presbytery (Cathedral House) Cathedral House, 250, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £24,983 - £30,710</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> <br> </span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-74061435107494537592024-01-19T16:07:00.001+00:002024-01-19T16:07:41.167+00:00Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 21st January 2024<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 920px;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 21<sup>st</sup> January 2024 </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 920px;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Third Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 19</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Wulstan (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Wulstan was born in Warwickshire 1008 A.D and died in 1095 A.D. He became a Benedictine monk at the Cathedral Priory of Worcester. In 1062 A.D he was appointed Bishop, one of the few Anglo-Saxons to survive in high office following the Norman Conquest. He was renowned for his care of the poor and sick and the high standards he asked of his clergy. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother."</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Pio of Pietrelcina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Francis De Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Francis de Sales was born into a noble family in Annecy in 1597. He was ordained a priest and worked strenuously for the Church by distributing printed essays on the Faith. He became Bishop of Geneva and is patron saint of journalists and writers. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>12noon Requiem Mass for Joan Bourke RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 26</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saints Timothy & Titus, Bishops (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ss Timothy and Titus were companions of St. Paul, entrusted with the care of the Christian communities in Ephesus and Crete. To them are addressed the Pastoral Letters, attributed to Paul.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek — Jesus, her Son."</i> - St Louis De Montfort</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u><br> </u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>January</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u></u>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the FourthSunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (20<sup>th</sup> January - 27<sup>th</sup> January), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Jean Dwyer RIP.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£928.73. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Donations</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Many people have asked can they donate monies towards the parish via Direct Debit and if so what is the name of the parish account: SRCDTR ST MARY OSWALDTWISTLE.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you for your continued support.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On the weekend (27<sup>th</sup>/28<sup>th</sup> January) Caritas have their diocesan mandatory collection. There will be a basket at the back of church, under the large crucifix, for anybody who wishes to donate monies to this charity. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Salford Mission Statement: <i>Our mission is to help those across the Diocese of Salford, experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to all those who have responded over the last few months, at the end of the weekend Masses, and filled in one of the questionnaires. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u><br> </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u><br> </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Praying for Vocations</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last weekend the readings at Mass directed our attention to the importance of vocation and the need to pray for men and women to hear God's call. The following is from the Diocesan vocations department and a good reminder that all vocations are rooted in love and service of and for the Lord.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>A commitment to love</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each vocation is a commitment to love in a certain way. The object of every vocation is God. Lots of things like self-fulfillment, making life better for people, and building the Church may be involved in a vocation but the main purpose of our vocation is to love Our Lord. As St John Paul II wrote:<i> "Love makes us seek what is good; love makes us better persons. It is love that prompts men and women to marry and form a family, to have children. It is love that prompts others to embrace the consecrated life or become priests."</i>Each vocation challenges us to live our faith more deeply and to follow Christ more closely. Each vocation, if it is lived generously and faithfully, will involve times of lasting happiness and reward, but also occasions of sacrifice and suffering. Finally, it is important not to compare the value of different vocations but to appreciate the value of each one and to work out which one is right for you.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>The Call to Holiness</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The universal call to holiness is rooted in our baptism. It is a call to know, love and serve the Lord. We come to understand that there is meaning in our lives and a purpose for our existence. God has called us all to do some "definite purpose" for him. When we talk about vocation, we are bringing God into our plans. We no longer just ask ourselves "what do I want to do with my life?" but rather "What is God asking of me?" A willingness to do God's will is built on two pillars. We have to believe that God loves us more than we love ourselves and that God wants our happiness more than we want it. In other words, we have to believe that God knows more than we do about what will make us truly happy. We are to trust that God's will for us is our only chance to find true and lasting happiness.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><br> </i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Priesthood</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For those who have chosen the ordained ministry, through sacramental ordination, they share in the priesthood of Christ in a special way. Their very beings are changed so that they can represent Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, for God's people and Christ as the Head of the Church. They not only offer their own lives to the Father, as all Christians do, but they also stand before the Church and minister to the faithful as another Christ. Therefore, when they teach with the authority of the Church, Christ teaches; when they absolve sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation, then Christ forgives; when they offer the Sacrifice of the Mass then Christ offers that Sacrifice; when they love, support and care for God's people entrusted to their care, then Christ is present with his people.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Permanent Diaconate</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deacons have played an integral part of our faith community since the earliest days of the Church, when the apostles appointed men to help care for the communities around them. The work of deacons is based on three key areas: the Ministry of Charity, the Ministry of the Word, and the Ministry of the Altar. Deacons can baptize, witness marriages, perform funeral and burial services outside of Mass, distribute Holy Communion, preach the homily, and are obligated to pray the Divine Office every day. Deacons will also often have a career outside the Church, which they can continue throughout their ministry. Permanent deacons can be single or married but must be married before becoming a deacon.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Consecrated Life</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For someone who has chosen the consecrated life, their path of following Christ is through their vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. This often involves belonging to a religious order and living with others in community. They are called to live as Christ lived; to model their lives on the life of Jesus – who was chaste, poor and obedient – making their hearts more free for service and prayer.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Marriage</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For a married Christian couple, they follow Jesus by giving themselves to each other completely and without any reservation. They promise to love each other faithfully for the rest of their lives. They agree to share their joys and sorrows in whatever circumstances life presents to them. They express their love through their sexual union, which brings them together in the closest intimacy and opens them to the gift of new life in their children.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you would like to speak to someone about a vocation to the priesthood, our Vocations Director is on hand to listen and to support:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr Mark Paver, Vocations Director</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St Winifred's Presbytery, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3NB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tel 0161 4324412</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">mark.paver@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 30<sup>th</sup> January from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel – Change of Date</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 31<sup>st</sup> January from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for you Diary - 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At 2pm on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's only fitting that this is also the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the many opportunity to experience both prayer and healing.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Communications Assistant (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, 12 month fixed term</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, some evenings and weekends required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £22,672 - £24,343</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Cathedral Estate Caretaker (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday with some flexible working</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Estate including the Cathedral, Cathedral Presbytery (Cathedral House) Cathedral House, 250, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £24,983 - £30,710</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Our Lady of Hope, Salford</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week, worked Tuesday to Friday</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Luke's Presbytery, 13 Swinton Park Road, Irlam o' th' Height, Salford, M6 7WR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £12.60 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Other Vacancies</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust) is looking for a committed Catholic to head up its Faith in Action Team. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Head of Faith in Action - PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 37.5 hours a week</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Home-based with extensive national travel</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £46,225</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> <br> </span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-39382655766223866382024-01-05T15:29:00.001+00:002024-01-05T15:29:25.487+00:00The Epiphany of the Lord - Sunday 7th January 2024<p lang="en-US" class="western" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Sunday 7<sup>th</sup> January 2024</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> The Epiphany of the Lord</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="6" style="font-size:22pt"><i><u><b>Masses </b></u></i><i><u><b>& Liturgies </b></u></i><i><u><b>for the Coming</b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="6" style="font-size:22pt"><i><u><b><br> </b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u></u><font size="6" style="font-size:22pt"><i><u><b>Two </b></u></i><i><u><b>Week</b></u></i><i><u><b>s</b></u></i><i><u><b>…</b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">F</span><span lang="en-US">riday </span><span lang="en-US">5</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm Christmas Weekday Mass</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US">6</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Votive Christmas Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of The Epiphany of the Lord</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>& Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal"> (See below for details)</span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US">7</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th </span></sup><span lang="en-US">January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">10am </span><span lang="en-US">Mass </span><span lang="en-US">of the Epiphany of the Lord</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span>& Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</span></b><i><span style="font-weight:normal"> (See below for details)</span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US"><span>M</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span>onday </span> </span><span lang="en-US"><span>8</span></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><span>th</span></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><span></span></span><span lang="en-US"><span>January</span></span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Mass, The Baptism of the Lord (Feast)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> "<i>The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those waters, cleansed by the flesh of Christ which knew no sin, might have the power of Baptism."</i> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> - St. Ambrose of Milan</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span>T</span><span>uesday </span><span>9</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span></span><span>January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Mass<span> (</span><span>Feria</span><span>)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US">13</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><br> </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US">14</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th </span></sup><span lang="en-US">January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">10am </span><span lang="en-US">Mass </span><span lang="en-US">for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> January</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i><span style="font-weight:normal">(see below for details)</span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span lang="en-US"><u><b>Wednesday </b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b>17</b></u></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b>th</b></u></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b> January</b></u></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">9:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">1</span><span style="text-decoration:none">0am </span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Mass </span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Saint Anthony, Abbot</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none"></span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">(</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Memoria</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">)</span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Anthony, inspired by the words of Jesus which he heard proclaimed in the Gospel at Mass, retired to the Egyptian desert at the age of twenty. He attracted many to the monastic life, dying in the year 356.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Thursday </span><span lang="en-US">18</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">9:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">1</span><span style="text-decoration:none">0am </span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Mass</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none"> - </span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">(Feria</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">)</span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">F</span><span lang="en-US">riday </span><span lang="en-US">19</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm M<span>ass, Saint Wulstan (Memoria)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Wulstan was born in Warwickshire 1008 A.D and died in 1095 A.D. He became a Benedictine monk at the Cathedral Priory of Worcester. In 1062 A.D he was appointed Bishop, one of the few Anglo-Saxons to survive in high office following the Norman Conquest. He was renowned for his care of the poor and sick and the high standards he asked of his clergy. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US">20</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US">January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> "<i>Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother."</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Pio of Pietrelcina</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><br> </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US">21</span><sup><span lang="en-US">st</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US">January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">10am </span><span lang="en-US">Mass </span><span lang="en-US">for </span><span lang="en-US">the </span><span lang="en-US">Third </span><span lang="en-US">Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week (6<sup>th</sup> January - 13<sup>th</sup> January), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Stanley Nicholas Bury.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Next week (13<sup>th</sup> January - 20<sup>th</sup> January), the Sanctuary Lamp will be for the Burton & Clayton Families</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Last Week's Offertory Collection</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> £648.80. Thank you for your kind generosity.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Missio – 'Red Box' Charity</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week I received a Thank You letter from Fr. Anthony Chantry, the Missio National Director on behalf of all those who donate money in the parish towards the Mill Hill Missionaries and the work of Missio. In 2023 you raised £893.08 for them. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Parish Donations</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Many people have asked can they donate monies towards the parish via Direct Debit and if so what is the name of the parish account: SRCDTR ST MARY OSWALDTWISTLE.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Thank you for your continued support.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Caritas Collection</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On the weekend (27<sup>th</sup>/28<sup>th</sup> January) Caritas have their diocesan mandatory collection. There will be a basket at the back of church, under the large crucifix, for anybody who wishes to donate monies to this charity. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Caritas Salford Mission Statement: <i>Our mission is to help those across the Diocese of Salford, experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Parish Christmas Raffle</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The Christmas Raffle was drawn last weekend. All winning ticket numbers have been placed on the noticeboard, in the narthex, by the stewards desk. Thanks to all who supported the raffle. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>New Year Saints!</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On New Years Day we had our annual 'saints in a basket' tradition at the end of the New Year Mass where people come forward to the sanctuary and, after making the sign of the cross, allow a saint to choose them from the basket. Over 2024 these saints will become our patrons, our companions, our brothers and sisters. Their prayers will support and encourage us through the ups and downs of the forth coming year and their lives will teach and inspire us how to be faithful disciples and come closer to Our Lord. Don't let your saint just be a name on a piece of paper, a new year novelty. Find/print a picture of them, look them up and read about their lives, pray to them regularly because they will and want to help and intercede for you. By giving honour to them, you give glory to God their Father and Creator. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> In various parts of the world, the Epiphany is marked with the time-honoured tradition of "chalking the doors." The formula for the ritual is simple: take chalk of any colour (ideally blessed by a priest on the Feast of the Epiphany) and write above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 24</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi - Caspar, Malchior and Balthazar - who came to visit Jesus in the place where he was born. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat, which translates as "May Christ bless the house." The "+" signs represents the cross, and the "20" at the beginning and the "24" at the end mark the year. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This inscription is a request for Christ to stay with those who dwell or work therein throughout the entire year. At the weekend Masses of the Epiphany I will bless any chalk that people would like to bring so that they can carry out this wonderful tradition. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>The Epiphany Proclamation of Easter and other Feasts for 2024</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter. Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts in the liturgical year for many years in advance, the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of the centrality of the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and the importance of the great mysteries of faith which are celebrated each year.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Ash Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> February</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Easter Sunday 31<sup>st</sup> March</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>The Ascension of the Lord Thursday 9<sup>th</sup> May</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Pentecost Sunday 19<sup>th</sup> May</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Corpus Christi Sunday 2<sup>nd</sup> June</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>First Sunday of Advent 1<sup>st</sup> December</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Congratulations -First Holy Communion</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Congratulations to Dylan who received Our Lord in Holy Communion for the first time during the last Sunday Mass of Advent (24<sup>th</sup> December) and to Christina, David and Michael who will make their First Holy Communion on the Epiphany. Over the last few months Christina Dylan, David and Michael, and other younger members of our parish, have been meeting with me for weekly catechism lessons. As always its been a joy, as their parish priest, to accompany them and their families on this part of their faith journey. Let's pray for all our young people that they will always appreciate the Sacraments of Confession and the Holy Eucharist which lead them uniquely and personally to Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. For more information regarding catechism and preparation for the sacraments please contact Father O'Brien at the end of a weekend Mass. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The Big Listen team is back this weekend, and they would love to meet with you after mass on either Saturday evening (6th) or Sunday morning (7th). This first phase of engagement is due to end in a couple of weeks time, and so the opportunities to have an input into this really important exercise are running out. If you are unable to meet with the team, then you can complete a form and place it in the box which is placed at the back of the church. You can pick up a blank form from the team after mass. We hope to see as many of you as possible. Thank you.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> January from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel – Change of Date</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next session is Wednesday 17<sup>th</sup> January 2024 from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Date for you Diary - 11<sup>th</sup> February 2024 - World Day of Prayer for the Sick: St. Mary's Healing Service</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> At 2pm on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It's only fitting that this is also the day the Church invites us all to pray for those who are sick and suffering in mind and body. For those who have made the pilgrimage to Lourdes, you will know, that it is a place of healing but not everyone is fortunate to visit. This year, at St. Mary's on Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> February, there will be the many opportunity to experience both prayer and healing.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from <i><b>January </b></i><i><b>until </b></i><i><b>December</b></i> next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week. <span>The new list </span> <span>is now</span><span> available</span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Free energy advice service for local people</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit our communities hard, Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, has introduced a new service to support people with energy advice. The service includes advice on saving money on utility bills, as well as practical support such as insulation methods, support with condensation and damp, LED bulbs and draught excluders. For more information on the service or to find out when and where sessions will take place, contact energyadvice@caritassalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2250. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Job Vacancies</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Parish Administrator - St James and All Souls</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 22 hours per week - worked over four days</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Mother of God and St James Presbytery, Heywood Way, Pendleton, Salford, M6 5UJ</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £11.26 per hour</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Childcare Assistant - Early Years Practitioner (St Hubert's)</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Part-time, fixed-term until 31st July 2024</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 21.5 hours per week - worked Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Our Lady and St Hubert's Playgroup, Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN (with some flexibility to work out of St Wulstan's Pre-School, Great Harwood)</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £12 per hour</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> God Bless and keep praying.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saint Joseph, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Fr. O'Brien</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-73807134773601663312023-12-29T16:11:00.001+00:002023-12-29T16:11:54.649+00:00The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph - Sunday 31st December 2024<p lang="en-US" class="western" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Sunday 31<sup>st</sup> December 2024</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b>Masses </b></u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b>& Liturgies </b></u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b>for the Coming Week…</b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">F</span><span lang="en-US">riday </span><span lang="en-US">2</span><span lang="en-US">9</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US">December</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm Mass,<span> Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Bishop & Martyr (Feast)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Thomas Becket was born in London in 1118; he became Chancellor of England and in 1162 was chosen as Archbishop of Canterbury. He defended the rights of the Church and King Henry II exiled him to France. On his return the followers of the king murdered him in 1170. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US">30</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US">December</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Mass, Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><span style="font-weight:normal">The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger. </span></i><span style="font-weight:normal">Lk 2:16 </span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US">31</span><sup><span lang="en-US">st</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US">December</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">10am </span><span lang="en-US">Mass </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><span style="font-weight:normal">The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger. </span></i><span style="font-weight:normal">Lk 2:16 </span><b></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US"><span>M</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span>onday 1</span></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><span>st</span></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><span> January 2024</span></span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9:30am The Holy Rosary</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Mass, Holy Mary, Mother of God</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span>T</span><span>uesday 2</span><sup><span>nd</span></sup><span> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm Mass,<span> Saint </span><span>Basil the Great & Saint Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops</span><span> (</span><span>Memoria</span><span>)</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Basil the Great & Saint Gregory Nazianzen were close friends and great figures of the Eastern Church in the fourth century. Basil was Bishop of Caesarea and active in promoting the monastic life, writing a "rule" which is still observed today. Gregory was Bishop of Constantinople and because of his great learning is still known in the East as "Gregory the Theologian"; he eventually retired from the episcopacy to return to his monastery in Nazianzus. Gregory summed up their lives: 'Our great concern, our great name, was to be Christians and be called Christians." </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span lang="en-US"><u><b>Wednesday </b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b>3</b></u></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b>rd</b></u></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b></b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b>J</b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b>anuary</b></u></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">9:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">1</span><span style="text-decoration:none">0am </span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Mass</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">, </span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">The </span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Most Holy Name of Jesus </span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">(</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Memoria</span></span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">) </span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The greatest promoters of this devotion were St Bernardine of Siena and St. John Capistrano, who used the monogram of the Holy Name in their preaching. Because the manner in which St. Bernardine preached this devotion was new, he was accused before Pope Martin V, but was successfully defended by John. This feast reminds us that the word "Jesus" means "God saves", and our salvation comes through Christ alone.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span style="text-decoration:none"></span><b><span style="text-decoration:none">10</span><span style="text-decoration:none">:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">30</span><span style="text-decoration:none">a</span><span style="text-decoration:none">m – </span><span style="text-decoration:none">10</span><span style="text-decoration:none">:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">40</span><span style="text-decoration:none">a</span><span style="text-decoration:none">m Devotions to Saint Joseph </span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-weight:normal">(</span></span></span><i><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-weight:normal">At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, </span></span></i><i><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-weight:normal">see below for more details</span></span></i><span><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-weight:normal">)</span></span></span><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-weight:normal"></span></span><b><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US"><u>Thursday </u></span><span lang="en-US"><u>4</u></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><u>th</u></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><u> January</u></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">9:</span><span style="text-decoration:none">15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span style="text-decoration:none">1</span><span style="text-decoration:none">0am </span><span style="text-decoration:none">Christmas Weekday </span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">Mass</span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">F</span><span lang="en-US">riday </span><span lang="en-US">5</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm Christmas Weekday Mass</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US">6</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"> January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession </b> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>10am Votive Christmas Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of The Epiphany of the Lord</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>& Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal"> (See below for details)</span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US">7</span><sup><span lang="en-US">th </span></sup><span lang="en-US">January</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US">10am </span><span lang="en-US">Mass </span><span lang="en-US">of the Epiphany of the Lord</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b>& Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal"> (See below for details)</span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!! AND A BIG THANKS!!!</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> I think the huge numbers of people who felt welcome to come to our church over Christmas, especially at the Christmas Eve Mass, shows us that Our Lord is still calling people to know Him, adore Him and love Him. Thank you to every parishioner who has actively helped make this season such a prayerful and joyous occasion. From musicians and singers, readers to cleaners, church garden angels and altar servers, from Christmas tree and crib decorators to saintly stewards and raffle prize donaters, from parishioners in the pew and to all of you – A Big THANK YOU! God Bless. Ho Ho Ho I can't forget – Thank you Father Christmas for making a detour to Ossy on your most busy night. A lot of parishioners, young and old, were very happy! </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week (30<sup>th</sup> December - 6<sup>th</sup> January 2024), the Sanctuary Lamp is for The Deceased Members of the Duggan Family. Last weekend it was for the Fussell & Beveridge Families.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Last Week's Offertory Collection</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Fourth Sunday of Advent 23<sup>rd</sup>/24<sup>th</sup> Dec - £543.17</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Christmas Eve and Day Collection - £1,368.72</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Financial Gifts & Donations</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> In memory of Denis Joyce, who was well know to many in the parish, a generous donation of £500 has been donated towards the church building fund.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> We have also has a £66 donation from those kind volunteers who produced the wonderful knitted Stockings and Christmas Puddings that have been sold after Mass over the last few weeks. Thank you.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Parish Christmas Raffle</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Thanks to all those who have donated prizes towards the Parish Christmas Raffle. Tickets are on sale at each Mass - £1 ticket. The draw will take place on New Years Day after the 10am Mass. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Saints in a Basket</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On New Years Day at the end of the 10am Mass there will be the opportunity to 'pick a saint' from the basket. It's a wonderful devotion at the start of the year where a saint will choose us to be their patron over the next 12 months. Over the year, in thanks to God for our Saint, we learn more about their life, become inspired by their words and deeds and invoke their intercession.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Hospital Emergency Call</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western elementToProof" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week I'll be helping out Fr. Samson Ojekunle, the Catholic Chaplain at the Royal Blackburn Hospital by going on the emergency 'on call' rota. As you'll appreciate an emergency is never planned and so it may mean that certain visits or appointments, I've made will be either delayed or postponed. Thank you to all our stewards in advance, whose invaluable help means that, even if I can't make it in time for a Mass the church is open for prayer. Let's pray for all the sick and those who care for them. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Devotions to Saint Joseph</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Wednesday 3<sup>rd</sup> January there will be the first Wednesday devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Blessing of Epiphany Chalk</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> In various parts of the world, the Epiphany is marked with the time-honoured tradition of "chalking the doors." The formula for the ritual is simple: take chalk of any colour (ideally blessed by a priest on the Feast of the Epiphany) and write above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 24</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi - Caspar, Malchior and Balthazar - who came to visit Jesus in the place where he was born. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat, which translates as "May Christ bless the house." The "+" signs represents the cross, and the "20" at the beginning and the "24" at the end mark the year. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This inscription is a request for Christ to stay with those who dwell or work therein throughout the entire year. At the weekend Masses of the Epiphany I will bless any chalk that people would like to bring so that they can carry out this wonderful tradition. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Rock Salt & Muscle Power!</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> If your passing a garden centre, petrol station or anywhere that's selling rock salt/grit and are able to donate a bag to church then it would be gratefully accepted. Any bags can be left outside, at the rear of the church building, by the bins. We all so need that precious gift of peoples time and energy in helping spread and scatter the grit on icey and frozen days before Masses and liturgies at church so that everyone is kept safe. If you could help then please contact Navada Keenan <a href="mailto:keenannavada@gmail.com" id="OWAaa6d080d-1d4e-cb10-e17c-8243e7eb3866" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly"> keenannavada@gmail.com</a> or Karen Beard the parish Housekeeper <a href="mailto:jakey9998@aol.com" id="OWAa00a3d62-658e-3aae-4020-3fd06309138f" class="OWAAutoLink"> jakey9998@aol.com</a></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next "Big Listen" meetings will start again on the weekend of the 6th January 2024. In the meantime, at the back of the church you will find a questionnaire that poses the questions that the Bishop is looking to us all to answer. If you are unable to attend any of the future workshops, but would still like your voice to be heard, please complete the questionnaire and place it in the box at the back of the church. We will then make sure your answers are inputted onto the diocese database. Thank you.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> January from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel – Change of Date</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next session is Wednesday 17<sup>th</sup> January 2024 from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Diocesan Almanac 2024</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The new almanacs are now available at the piety stall for £3.50 </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from <i><b>January </b></i><i><b>until </b></i><i><b>December</b></i> next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week. <span>The new list </span> <span>is now</span><span> available</span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Pilgrimage to Walsingham</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The Diocese of Salford is now accepting bookings for our 2024 pilgrimage to Walsingham. If you would like to join next year's pilgrimage, bring along a group, or help as a volunteer, please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024. You can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Youth Pilgrimage to Walsingham</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry is delighted to once again offer a dedicated youth pilgrimage to Walsingham, aimed for students in Years 7,8 and 9. This pilgrimage runs alongside the main diocesan pilgrimage and will leave on Friday 3rd May and return on Saturday 4th May 2024. For further details please contact: youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Free energy advice service for local people</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit our communities hard, Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, has introduced a new service to support people with energy advice. The service includes advice on saving money on utility bills, as well as practical support such as insulation methods, support with condensation and damp, LED bulbs and draught excluders. For more information on the service or to find out when and where sessions will take place, contact energyadvice@caritassalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2250. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b>Job Vacancies</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Parish Administrator - St James and All Souls</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 22 hours per week - worked over four days</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Mother of God and St James Presbytery, Heywood Way, Pendleton, Salford, M6 5UJ</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £11.26 per hour</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b>Childcare Assistant - Early Years Practitioner (St Hubert's)</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Part-time, fixed-term until 31st July 2024</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 21.5 hours per week - worked Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Our Lady and St Hubert's Playgroup, Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN (with some flexibility to work out of St Wulstan's Pre-School, Great Harwood)</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £12 per hour</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> God Bless and keep praying.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saint Joseph, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Fr. O'Brien</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-77552687354758714582023-12-22T16:01:00.001+00:002023-12-22T16:01:53.959+00:00Christmas Newsletter<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>!!!HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & EVERYONE!!!</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass - O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Rex Gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Weekday Mass - O Emmanuel</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Saviour:</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Come and save us, O Lord our God.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster.of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent – O Adonai (O Lord)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Lord and Ruler the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: come, and redeem us with outstretched arms.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Eve</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm Carols around the Crib</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>Teacher of children became himself a child among children, that he might instruct the unwise. The Bread of heaven came down to earth to feed the hungry.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Cyril of Jerusalem (315-386)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Monday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Christmas Day</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am Carols around the Crib</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Christmas Day Mass & Blessing of Toys</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>All children are invited to bring the toys that Santa Claus brought and have them blessed as a prayer of thanks-giving at the end of Mass</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>Dearly beloved, today our Saviour is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday of life. The fear of death has been swallowed up; life brings us joy with the promise of eternal happiness. No one is shut out from this joy; all share the same reason for rejoicing. Our Lord, victor over sin and death, finding no man free from sin, came to free us all.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>- </i>St. Leo the Great (c.400-461)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint John the Evangelist, Apostle,</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Secondary Patron of the Diocese of Salford (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. John's Gospel is another form of witness to the Word made flesh; as we read his Gospel we are once more presented with the mystery of this Christmas Season.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A harsh reality of the Incarnation. Christ came into the world precisely to take upon himself such suffering, to share in our human condition even to the point of death. In the midst of Christmas, this feast already points us towards Easter and the mystery of death and resurrection.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 29</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Bishop & Martyr (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Thomas Becket was born in London in 1118; he became Chancellor of England and in 1162 was chosen as Archbishop of Canterbury. He defended the rights of the Church and King Henry II exiled him to France. On his return the followers of the king murdered him in 1170. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 30</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 31</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u><br> </u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Monday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> January 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Holy Mary, Mother of God</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>At the end of Mass there will be, as always, the opportunity for our saint of the year to choose us from the basket.</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank you</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to everyone who have contributed in all different ways to making Christmas unique and prayerful at St. Mary's. My personal thanks for all the cards and gifts that have arrived at the front door and sacristy for myself and Adam. They are much appreciated. May God Bless you and your families this Christmas. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (23<sup>rd</sup> December - 30<sup>th</sup> December), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Deceased Members of the Duggan Family</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£8590.78. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Toys</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Christmas Day at the 10am Mass there will be an opportunity for any of our younger parishioners (and older if they want!) to bring the toys they received at Christmas to church and have them blessed at Mass. It's a wonderful prayer that reminds us of God's many blessings through our families. Behind every present is the gift of love. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Christmas Raffle</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks to all those who have donated prizes towards the Parish Christmas Raffle. Tickets are on sale at each Mass - £1 ticket. The draw will take place on New Years Day after the 10am Mass. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Rock Salt & Muscle Power!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If your passing a garden centre, petrol station or anywhere that's selling rock salt/grit and are able to donate a bag to church then it would be gratefully accepted. Any bags can be left outside, at the rear of the church building, by the bins. We all so need that precious gift of peoples time and energy in helping spread and scatter the grit on icey and frozen days before Masses and liturgies at church so that everyone is kept safe. If you could help then please contact Navada Keenan <a href="mailto:keenannavada@gmail.com" id="OWA127cd38a-6303-6036-8866-3a4dd62eaf3e" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly"> keenannavada@gmail.com</a> or Karen Beard the parish Housekeeper <a href="mailto:jakey9998@aol.com" id="OWA8bd0e29a-8739-83c4-b84d-6063afd188b6" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> jakey9998@aol.com</a></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saint Monica Relic & Devotion</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I've had many comments and feedback from parishioners about the opportunity of venerating the relic of Saint Monica last weekend. People have mentioned the privilege they felt and the strength they received from this wife, mother and grandmother who reminds us of the importance of prayer and witness, especially among our own family and friends. Therefore in the New Year we will have a votive Mass of Saint Monica where we can place the names of family and friends in a prayer boc before her statue and venerate her relic at the end of Mass again. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Prayer to Saint Monica</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Under the weight of my heartful burden, I turn to you, dear Saint Monica and request your assistance and intercession.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>From your place in heaven, I beg that you will plead before the Throne of the Holy One, for the sake of my child, [Name], who has wandered from from the faith, and all that we have tried to teach.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>I know, dear Monica, that our children belong not to us, but to God, and that God often permits this wandering as part of one's journey toward Him. Your son, Augustine, wandered, too; eventually he found the faith, and came to believe, and in that belief became a true teacher. Help me, therefore, to have patience, and to believe that all things — even this disappointing movement away from the faith — work ultimately to His own good purposes. For the sake of my child's soul, I pray to understand and trust in this.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>St. Monica, please teach me to persist in faithful prayer as you did for your son's sake. Inspire me to behave in ways that will not further distance my child from Christ, but only draw [Name] gently towards his marvelous light. Please teach me what you know about this painful mystery of separation, and how it is reconciled in the re-orientation of our children toward heaven.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Saint Monica, lover of Christ and His Church, pray for me, and for my child [Name], that we may acquire heaven, joining with you, there, in offering constant and thankful</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>praise to God, Amen.</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next "Big Listen" meetings will start again on the weekend of the 6th January 2024. In the meantime, at the back of the church you will find a questionnaire that poses the questions that the Bishop is looking to us all to answer. If you are unable to attend any of the future workshops, but would still like your voice to be heard, please complete the questionnaire and place it in the box at the back of the church. We will then make sure your answers are inputted onto the diocese database. Thank you.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Notice about scam email</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Diocese of Salford has shared a warning about a scam email that has been circulated to some parishes in our diocese. The email comes from a "parish priest" Gmail account, features the parish priest's name in the display name, and asks the recipient to purchase gift cards of behalf of the priest. Please be aware that this is not a genuine email. If you come across any such email, please do not engage with it and simply delete it from your inbox. If you are ever unsure about an email from the parish, please call the presbytery. Thank you. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Church Building Update</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On the 15<sup>th</sup> November, John Corrigan the director of the diocesan property department and Mike Briggs, from Bradbury Consulting Chartered Surveyors, came to meet our parish finance & property committee. My thanks to David Neville and Michael Partington who with their professional working backgrounds were able to help facilitate an honest and productive dialogue with John and Mike in regards future work on church property. The result from the November meeting was the following from Mike Briggs:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>I am pleased to confirm that we have re-surveyed the site and are currently finalising the tender documentation with a view to submitting to competitive tender by the close of play this week. Tenders will be returned in the New Year in readiness for reporting to John and the committee meeting in February. We will send a copy of the tender documents to you following issue. This will confirm the tender return dates, tendering contractors etc. We will issue the project to 4 tendering contractors. We will compile a tender list based upon approved contractors that have recently undertaken similar project works for the diocese. Are there any contractors that you would like to invite to tender for the works. They will be required to complete a pre qualification questionnaire to ensure that they have all relevant insurances in place and deemed suitable for this type of work."</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If there are any parishioners who would like to put themselves forward for undertaking the work, in line with the diocesan working criteria, then please let me now and I'll forward your contact details to the parish property & finance committee. This will need to be done by the end of the year.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="mailto:Sean.obrien@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA31e573c2-4da8-f950-ad1b-256f93f8c2a7" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Sean.obrien@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> December from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel – Change of Date</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 17<sup>th</sup> January 2024 from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Almanac 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The new almanacs are now available at the piety stall for £3.50 </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from <b><i>January until December</i></b> next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week. The new list is now available</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Diocese of Salford is now accepting bookings for our 2024 pilgrimage to Walsingham. If you would like to join next year's pilgrimage, bring along a group, or help as a volunteer, please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024. You can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Youth Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry is delighted to once again offer a dedicated youth pilgrimage to Walsingham, aimed for students in Years 7,8 and 9. This pilgrimage runs alongside the main diocesan pilgrimage and will leave on Friday 3rd May and return on Saturday 4th May 2024. For further details please contact: youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Free energy advice service for local people</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit our communities hard, Caritas Salford, our diocesan charity, has introduced a new service to support people with energy advice. The service includes advice on saving money on utility bills, as well as practical support such as insulation methods, support with condensation and damp, LED bulbs and draught excluders. For more information on the service or to find out when and where sessions will take place, contact energyadvice@caritassalford.org.uk or call 0161 817 2250. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - St James and All Souls</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 22 hours per week - worked over four days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Mother of God and St James Presbytery, Heywood Way, Pendleton, Salford, M6 5UJ</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Childcare Assistant - Early Years Practitioner (St Hubert's)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, fixed-term until 31st July 2024</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 21.5 hours per week - worked Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Our Lady and St Hubert's Playgroup, Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN (with some flexibility to work out of St Wulstan's Pre-School, Great Harwood)</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £12 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> <br> </span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-62958748676076213192023-12-15T15:42:00.001+00:002023-12-15T15:42:36.645+00:00Gaudete Sunday - Sunday 17th December 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 17<sup>th</sup> December 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaudete Sunday</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11am Requiem Mass for Denis Joyce RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.'</i> - St. Therese of Lisieux</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Gaudete Sunday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Gaudete Sunday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 19</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass – O Radix Iesse (O Root of Jesse)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Root of Jesse, you stand as a sign among the peoples; before you kings will hold their tongues, and you the Gentiles will seek: come to deliver us, and do not delay.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum,</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Weekday Mass - O Clavis David (O Key of David)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one can open: Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel; qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Weekday Mass - O Oriens (O Rising Sun)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Morning Star, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass - O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Rex Gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Weekday Mass - O Emmanuel</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Saviour:</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Come and save us, O Lord our God.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster.of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent – O Adonai (O Lord)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>O Lord and Ruler the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: come, and redeem us with outstretched arms.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Eve</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm Carols around the Crib</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Monday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Christmas Day</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am Carols around the Crib</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Christmas Day Mass & Blessing of Toys</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (16<sup>th</sup> December - 23<sup>rd</sup> December), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Bernard Lawrence </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£680.93. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Rock Salt & Muscle Power!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If your passing a garden centre, petrol station or anywhere that's selling rock salt/grit and are able to donate a bag to church then it would be gratefully accepted. Any bags can be left outside, at the rear of the church building, by the bins. We all so need that precious gift of peoples time and energy in helping spread and scatter the grit on icey and frozen days before Masses and liturgies at church so that everyone is kept safe. If you could help then please contact Navada Keenan <a href="mailto:keenannavada@gmail.com" id="OWAf1403757-7c95-8ef3-9121-6899c2a276fe" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> keenannavada@gmail.com</a> or Karen Beard the parish Housekeeper <a href="mailto:jakey9998@aol.com" id="OWA303e004a-abc3-1308-e923-0ec9249a0b93" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> jakey9998@aol.com</a></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Family Night – Decorating the church for Christmas</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks to all those who came to church on Thursday evening and helped to decorate it and made it a fun evening. Thank you.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Let there be Light…</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Many parishioners will have noticed, especially those who come to church on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the extra outdoor light at the side of church between the side gate on Hawthorn Avenue and the car park. My thanks to Paul Pickles who has generously given his time to do this and many people have gratefully commented what a difference it has made. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The St Mary's Synod Team will be holding another "Big Listen" meeting after this Sunday's 10.00am mass. This will be the last one before we break for Christmas and, whilst they will be back in the New Year, they would love to speak with you this Sunday. They have also been listening to parishioners who have said that they would prefer to take part by completing a questionnaire. And so, from this weekend, a short questionnaire (there are 4 questions to answer) will be available for you to complete. You will find the questionnaire at the back of the church, and we would like to encourage as many of you as possible to fill them in as we would like to hear from as many parishioners as possible.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Church Building Update</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On the 15<sup>th</sup> November, John Corrigan the director of the diocesan property department and Mike Briggs, from Bradbury Consulting Chartered Surveyors, came to meet our parish finance & property committee. My thanks to David Neville and Michael Partington who with their professional working backgrounds were able to help facilitate an honest and productive dialogue with John and Mike in regards future work on church property. The result from the November meeting was the following email this week from Mike Briggs:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>I am pleased to confirm that we have re-surveyed the site and are currently finalising the tender documentation with a view to submitting to competitive tender by the close of play this week. Tenders will be returned in the New Year in readiness for reporting to John and the committee meeting in February. We will send a copy of the tender documents to you following issue. This will confirm the tender return dates, tendering contractors etc. We will issue the project to 4 tendering contractors. We will compile a tender list based upon approved contractors that have recently undertaken similar project works for the diocese. Are there any contractors that you would like to invite to tender for the works. They will be required to complete a pre qualification questionnaire to ensure that they have all relevant insurances in place and deemed suitable for this type of work."</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If there are any parishioners who would like to put themselves forward for undertaking the work, in line with the diocesan working criteria, then please let me now and I'll forward your contact details to the parish property & finance committee. This will need to be done by the end of the year.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="mailto:Sean.obrien@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA0fcac675-e428-bc78-3518-7d6e29263b89" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Sean.obrien@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> January from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone are welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the winter blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus, there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 3<sup>rd</sup> January 2024 from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Toys</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Christmas Day at the 10am Mass there will be an opportunity for any of our younger parishioners (and older if they want!) to bring the toys they received at Christmas to church and have them blessed at Mass. It's a wonderful prayer that reminds us of God's many blessings through our families. Behind every present is the gift of love. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday the upper years gathered for an Advent Liturgy to help remind ourselves of the importance of this season of preparation. Listening to the words of the prophet Isaiah was a chance to reflect that not only is Advent a season leading up to the birth of Jesus but it is also a reminder that we believe Jesus will come again. What are we doing to prepare to welcome the Lord when He comes again?</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Welcome Home</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Adam returns from seminary for the Christmas holidays this week and will be resident here at the presbytery until returning in the New Year to complete his studies at Oscott. Let's continue to pray for Adam and for all those men are studying and discerning a vocation to the priesthood.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Christmas Raffle</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks to all those who have donated prizes towards the Parish Christmas Raffle. Tickets are on sale at each Mass - £1 ticket. The draw will take place on New Years Day after the 10am Mass. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Almanac 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The new almanacs are now available at the piety stall for £3.50 </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Advent, Pope Francis invites people across the world to embark on a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee. Over the coming weeks and months, the Diocese of Salford will be sharing a range of resources and ideas to help us journey together through this Year of Prayer. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/ to find out more.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Schools singing programme</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schools across the diocese are set to present a wonderful series of festive carol services as part of the Schools Singing Programme. Services will be taking place over the coming weeks in parishes right across the diocese. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/school-singing-programme-carol-services/ to find a carol service near you!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Advent Appeal</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, has launched its Advent appeal for 2023, including a very special animation film voiced by local children. You can view the short animation and find out more about how you can make a donation to the appeal, or take action to help people in your parish who are experiencing crisis this Christmas, by visiting the Caritas Salford website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/beethere</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from <b><i>January until December</i></b> next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week. The new list is now available</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Diocese of Salford is now accepting bookings for our 2024 pilgrimage to Walsingham. If you would like to join next year's pilgrimage, bring along a group, or help as a volunteer, please fill out a booking form, available at https://dioceseofsalford.org.uk/walsingham-2024. You can get in touch by calling 0161 817 2214 or emailing walsingham@pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Youth Pilgrimage to Walsingham</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry is delighted to once again offer a dedicated youth pilgrimage to Walsingham, aimed for students in Years 7,8 and 9. This pilgrimage runs alongside the main diocesan pilgrimage and will leave on Friday 3rd May and return on Saturday 4th May 2024. For further details please contact: youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Blessed Dominic Barberi parish, Bolton (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week - worked over two days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Osmund's Presbytery, Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6EB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Property Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexible working required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £25,488 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Pilgrimage Office Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Mon- Fri. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - although may sometimes be required to work at the office of the Pilgrimage Director.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-83123674235224496172023-12-14T17:20:00.001+00:002023-12-14T17:20:24.214+00:00SCAM WARNING:<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font size="4" color="#ff0000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif"><u style=""><b style=""><span lang="EN-US" style="">SCAM WARNING:</span></b></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font size="4" color="#ff0000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif"><u style=""><b style=""><span lang="EN-US" style=""><br></span></b></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font size="4" color="#ff0000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif"><b style=""><span lang="EN-US" style="">Please be aware that a SCAM e-mail is currently being circulated from an e-mail address with the name Fr Sean O'Brien </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style=""><i> </i><b>which is</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style=""><font style=""><b> NOT genuine, therefore any such requests for money, Amazon vouchers or </b></font><b>monetary</b><font style=""><b> gifts and donations must not be fulfilled.</b></font></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font size="4" color="#ff0000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style=""><font style=""><b><br></b></font></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font size="4" color="#ff0000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif"><b style=""><span lang="EN-US" style="">Please be SCAM aware at all times.</span></b></font></p></div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-48728778330745891402023-12-08T16:22:00.001+00:002023-12-08T16:22:16.362+00:00Second Sunday of Advent - Sunday 10th December 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 10<sup>th</sup> December 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Second Sunday of Advent</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>The background for today's solemnity is the biblical icon of the Annunciation, when the angel's mysterious greeting resounded: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you" (Lk 1:28). "Full of grace"! Here is Mary, as God conceived of her and desired her in his inscrutable plan: a creature filled with divine love, all goodness, all beauty, all holiness."</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Pope St. John Paul II</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>To give worthy praise to the Lord's mercy, we unite ourselves with Your Immaculate Mother, for then our hymn will be more pleasing to You, because She is chosen from among men and angels. Through Her, as through a pure crystal, Your mercy was passed on to us. Through Her, man became pleasing to God; Through Her, streams of grace flowed down upon us.' </i>- St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 12</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 13</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Lucy, a Sicillian martyr who died in the persecution of the fifth century under the Emperor Diocletian. She is an example of faithfulness and innocence and her cult was very popular in the early church.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 14</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. John of the Cross, born in 1542, a Carmelite friar and friend of St. Teresa of Avila, with whom he worked for the reform of the order. A poet and mystic, he died in 1591.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1:30pm St. Oswald's School Advent Liturgy </b>– All are Welcome.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm "Christmas Decorating" church night – All Welcome</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>(See below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11am Requiem Mass for Denis Joyce RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass,</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.'</i> - St. Therese of Lisieux</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Gaudete Sunday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Gaudete Sunday</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (9<sup>th</sup> December - 16<sup>th</sup> December), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Sadie & Joe McGowan </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£572.99. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My thanks to Fr. Stephen Adedeji from St. Wulstan's in Great Harwood who celebrated the Vigil and Sunday morning Masses last weekend. </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Rock Salt & Muscle Power!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to the kind parishioners who helped to grit the paths to church at the weekend – as always it was much appreciated. If your passing a garden centre, petrol station or anywhere that's selling rock salt/grit and are able to donate a bag to church then it would be gratefully accepted. Any bags can be left outside, at the rear of the church building, by the bins. We all so need that precious gift of peoples time and energy in helping spread and scatter the grit on icey and frozen days before Masses and liturgies at church so that everyone is kept safe. If you could help then please contact Navada Keenan <a href="mailto:keenannavada@gmail.com" id="OWAb21415f0-0626-ece7-a7ca-49f5339f179e" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly"> keenannavada@gmail.com</a> or Karen Beard the parish Housekeeper <a href="mailto:jakey9998@aol.com" id="OWA15cc6082-375d-9761-cb0c-fb7b1b317e44" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> jakey9998@aol.com</a></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent Fundraising</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">John Hughes has kindly produced little donation boxes for Advent. Parishioners are freely invited to take and use them over the Advent season to fill with coins and loose monies for the church building. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Advent Spiritual Reading</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Below are a list of book titles that you might find to be interesting reading over Advent and Christmas. All are accessible and are available via the Cathedral Centre Books (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm Tel: 0161 817 2208 <b><u><a href="http://www.cathedralcentrebooks.com/" id="OWA09e33393-7c95-b28f-c9ce-e9d886d6d218" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.cathedralcentrebooks.com</a></u></b>) or <b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" id="OWA88b678e4-20a8-a22c-f2d3-567894bb67d8" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.amazon.co.uk</a></u></b></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Jesus of Nazareth, The Infancy Narratives</i> by Pope Benedict XVI</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>God With Us: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew </i>by Edward Sri</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Forming Intentional Disciples, The Path to knowing and following Jesus</i> by Sherry A. Weddell</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Into His Likeness, Be transformed as a Disciple of Christ</i> by Edward Sri</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Habits for Holiness, Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress</i> by Fr. Mark Mary Ames CFR</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Befriending Silence, Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality</i> by Carl McColman</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Toward God, The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer</i> by Michael Casey</span></p> </li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Journeying with Jonah, The struggle to find yourself</i> by Denis McBride CSsR </span></p> </li></ul> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I've been asked to pass on the message that the warm welcome for Tuesday 12<sup>th</sup> December has been postponed. Sessions will start again in January. Thank you to all volunteers who make this such an enjoyable experience. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> December from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Family Night – Decorating the church for Christmas</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We would like to invite all parishioners, friends and family, to help decorate our church in preparation for Christmas on Thursday 14<sup>th</sup> December at 6:30pm. Trees need being put up, crib figures dusted down, window ledges and altars buffed up etc. The Good Book tells us that the labourer deserves his wages so I guarantee Irish Coffee, Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie or two for everyone who comes. All parishioners are welcome to come just for the atmosphere and craic. We'll have live carols being sung you can join in with! It's a parish family social occasion, so bring neighbours and relations, bring yourselves and your family, decorating or not decorating everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will be running a meeting after the Sunday morning mass, and we would love to see as many of you as possible. If, however, Sunday lunchtime does not work for you, please contact Sharon, Joel or Mike and let them know how you would like to take part.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Appeal: Parish Christmas Raffle Prizes</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the start of Advent (2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup> December) we are hoping to sell tickets for our annual St. Mary's Christmas Raffle and are asking parishioners for any items they would be happy to donate. Do you work for a company/business who would be happy and open to offering vouchers, treatments, meals, or gift tokens etc. as prizes? Any donations that people can generously give, please leave with the stewards at the back of church. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>Thank you from the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of 109th Loyola Scout Group to all the parishioners of St Mary's who donated items, helped on the day or just came to our Christmas Fayre last Saturday in St Mary's School. We had our best Fayre ever and all the money raised will go towards running the Scout Group through the coming year. The Group was originally formed at Sacred Heart Church in the early 1900s moving to St Mary's in the early 1960s before building our own HQ in Mill Hill Oswaldtwistle in 1972. All money raised from the Fayre goes towards running our Group. Thanks again for your help in fundraising to support us for another year."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Michael Partington (Group Scout Leader/Lead Volunteer)</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Almanac 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The new almanacs are now available at the piety stall for £3.50 </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Advent, Pope Francis invites people across the world to embark on a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee. Over the coming weeks and months, the Diocese of Salford will be sharing a range of resources and ideas to help us journey together through this Year of Prayer. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/ to find out more.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Schools singing programme</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schools across the diocese are set to present a wonderful series of festive carol services as part of the Schools Singing Programme. Services will be taking place over the coming weeks in parishes right across the diocese. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/school-singing-programme-carol-services/ to find a carol service near you!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Lourdes Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday 26thJuly to Friday 2nd August 2024</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel St Georges £909 (sharing) Single Room £1059 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel Padoue £979 (Sharing) Single Room £1204 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PRICE INCLUDES: Return flights Manchester to Carcassone and transfers by coach to and from Lourdes. Airport Duty and Passenger Taxes. 1 suitcase per person for the aircraft hold 20kgs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7 nights full board at either Hotel St Georges or Hotel Padoue (see above for price). Salford Affliation Fee. Northern Star Representative. A deposit of £300 per person is required to make a booking.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOT INCLUDED: Travel Insurance £60 per person, Travel to and from Manchester Airport.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Further information available from Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's, Accrington Tel 01254 232920 email: <b><u><a href="mailto:francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA32ec62a2-bef7-8f01-2615-922f986c315b" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a></u></b> . There will be a meeting for all who are interested in travelling with us on Monday 15th January 2024 at 7:00pm. This will be held in St Joseph's Parish Hall, Belgarrth Road, Accrington BB5 6AH. At this meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to collect booking forms<b><u>.</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Advent Appeal</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, has launched its Advent appeal for 2023, including a very special animation film voiced by local children. You can view the short animation and find out more about how you can make a donation to the appeal, or take action to help people in your parish who are experiencing crisis this Christmas, by visiting the Caritas Salford website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/beethere</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prayer is so important and it works! One of the traditions at St. Mary's is to sponsor the sanctuary lamp, that burns for seven days continuously, before the Real Presence of the Lord in the Tabernacle. The prayers behind each lamp are varied and different. Sometimes it burns in memory of a loved one, other times its for somebody who is sick or waiting for results and at other times it's a prayer of thanksgiving or help for a particular situation or person. If you would like to sponsor a lamp to burn in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament then please see one of the stewards at the back of church. They will have a list of dates from January until April next year where you can choose to sponsor a £5 lamp for the week. I will bless each lamp and light it before the Vigil Mass on a Saturday and it will burn for the whole week. Please give your £5 to the stewards on duty when you choose your week. </span><b style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><u>The new list is now available</u></i></b></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Mass Times</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Eve Sunday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5pm Carols Around the Crib</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Day Mass Monday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>9:30am Carols around the Crib</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>10am Christmas Day Mass & Blessing of Toys</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Homes for Ukraine Matching Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Social Action Network, in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services, an international Catholic charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by the brutal war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and in your heart to consider welcoming a stranger displaced by war, then we'd love to hear from you. Please visit <b><u><a href="https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/" id="OWAaf61c7b0-09f6-e00e-ab66-c142ea0b8009" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/</a></u></b> for more information.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Blessed Dominic Barberi parish, Bolton (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week - worked over two days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Osmund's Presbytery, Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6EB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Property Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexible working required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £25,488 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Pilgrimage Office Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Mon- Fri. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - although may sometimes be required to work at the office of the Pilgrimage Director.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-60072002181124999312023-12-06T11:59:00.001+00:002023-12-06T11:59:22.249+00:00Saint Nicholas - Wednesday 6th December 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Wednesday 6<sup>th</sup> December 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Nicholas</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dear Brothers and Sisters,</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Just a mid-week e-newsletter with some updates:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Rock Salt & Muscle Power!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to the kind parishioners who helped to grit the paths to church at the weekend – as always it was much appreciated. If you're passing a garden centre, petrol station or anywhere that's selling rock salt/grit and are able to donate a bag to church then it would be gratefully accepted. Any bags can be left outside, at the rear of the church building, by the bins. We all so need that precious gift of peoples time and energy in helping spread and scatter the grit on icey and frozen days before Masses and liturgies at church so that everyone is kept safe. If you could help then please contact Navada Keenan <a href="mailto:keenannavada@gmail.com" id="OWAa543cd67-a016-5ad8-4962-3f14de43106f" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> keenannavada@gmail.com</a> or Karen Beard the parish Housekeeper <a href="mailto:jakey9998@aol.com" id="OWA18482773-c150-af5d-64a0-f7bfe3cfd2f8" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> jakey9998@aol.com</a></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You to All Parish Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the 6pm Mass of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday 8<sup>th</sup> December there will be an opportunity for all parish volunteers to come together. It gives me chance to formally thank everyone who throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, and even now, continue to give up their time and share their skills for our parish. Without all these generous volunteers we would have been lost. So I invite anyone that volunteers their time and energy to the running of our parish to come to the Thank You get together on Friday 8<sup>th</sup> December after the 6pm Mass. For those volunteers who can't make it – THANK YOU from us all at St. Mary's. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Family Night – Decorating the church for Christmas</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We would like to invite all parishioners, friends and family, to help decorate our church in preparation for Christmas on Thursday 14<sup>th</sup> December at 6:30pm. Trees need being put up, crib figures dusted down, window ledges and altars buffed up etc. The Good Book tells us that the labourer deserves his wages so I guarantee Irish Coffee, Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie or two for everyone who comes. All parishioners are welcome to come just for the atmosphere and craic. We'll have live carols being sung you can join in with! It's a parish family social occasion, so bring neighbours and relations, bring yourselves and your family, decorating or not decorating everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Confessions during Advent this week</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday 8<sup>th</sup> December 5pm -5:45pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday 9<sup>th</sup> December 9am – 9:45am </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien </span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-33102445779147067542023-12-01T15:32:00.000+00:002023-12-01T15:33:03.012+00:00First Sunday of Advent - Sunday 3rd December 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 3<sup>rd</sup> December 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First Sunday of Advent</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>To give worthy praise to the Lord's mercy, we unite ourselves with Your Immaculate Mother, for then our hymn will be more pleasing to You, because She is chosen from among men and angels. Through Her, as through a pure crystal, Your mercy was passed on to us. Through Her, man became pleasing to God; Through Her, streams of grace flowed down upon us.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the First Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 5</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Advent Weekday Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 6</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Nicholas, Bishop (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Nicholas was bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey; he died in the fourth century in Eastern Europe. "Saint Nicholas" distributes presents to children on this day, in remembrance of his charity and care as a bishop. <b></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:45am – 10:55am Devotions to Saint Joseph</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(<i>At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details</i>)</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 7</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:15amRequiem Mass for Mrs Mary Austin RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>The background for today's solemnity is the biblical icon of the Annunciation, when the angel's mysterious greeting resounded: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you" (Lk 1:28). "Full of grace"! Here is Mary, as God conceived of her and desired her in his inscrutable plan: a creature filled with divine love, all goodness, all beauty, all holiness."</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Pope St. John Paul II</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Confession</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Advent Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>To give worthy praise to the Lord's mercy, we unite ourselves with Your Immaculate Mother, for then our hymn will be more pleasing to You, because She is chosen from among men and angels. Through Her, as through a pure crystal, Your mercy was passed on to us. Through Her, man became pleasing to God; Through Her, streams of grace flowed down upon us.' </i>- St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (2<sup>nd</sup> December - 9<sup>th</sup> December), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Nikki Duhan </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£649.06. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent Fundraising</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">John Hughes has kindly produced little donation boxes for Advent. Parishioners are freely invited to take and use them over the Advent season to fill with coins and loose monies for the church building. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent is Here!!!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This weekend is the beginning of the Advent season. Four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Christmas with its solemnities and feasts. Have you thought how you are going to prepare to come closer to Our Lord during the Advent season and greet Him on Christmas Day? I hope the information below helps with thinking about prayer, reflection and resources to prepare for Our Lord's birth.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Advent</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take some time each week to be with Our Lord in Adoration. Sacrifice a few minutes each week to pop into church and simply be in His presence before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. No words are required, no actions are asked but to be simply present to Him. To have that silence in church to listen to Him. During each time of Adoration there will be a table of resources at the back of church to help people in prayer. Please feel free to use and read whatever you find useful. For times of Adoration look at the parish newsletter.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>If Jesus stays with us wherever there is a consecrated Host, what need is there to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem to visit places he lived two thousand years ago?</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>If only people visited tabernacles with the same devotion!" - </i></b>Blessed Carlo Acutis</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>Know also that you will probably gain more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day. True, Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise, 'Ask, and you shall receive,'</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>but He has revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a more abundant measure of grace." - </i></b>St. Alphonsus Liguori</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Over the season of Advent there will be extra opportunities for Confession. Many people still become anxious when they hear the term 'Confession', but as we know Our Lord's words of forgiveness from the Cross give us such hope and courage to live and live with joy. Jesus' mercy is boundless and I can tell you as a penitent, to receive his forgiveness is the most freeing and peaceful experience you can ever have. I came across this article written by a priest called Fr. Patrick Briscoe O.P. in 2021. I think he hits the nail on the head and I would like to share it with you. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>There's really no reason to *not* start Advent with a good confession!</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>1 NEW YEAR, NEW START</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Advent opens the Church's liturgical calendar. The First Sunday of Advent sets the cycle in motion, beginning a new year. Pope Benedict XVI writes, "The first Sunday of Advent, the Church begins a new Liturgical Year, a new journey of faith that on the one hand commemorates the event of Jesus Christ and, on the other, opens to its ultimate fulfilment."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Every confession is a fresh beginning, a new start. As the prophet Isaiah puts it, "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>In confession Christ wipes away our sins, opening the door to new life with him.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>2 PREPARATION</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Pope John Paul II says, "Preparing ourselves to receive him requires first and foremost an attitude of intense and trusting prayer. Making room for him in our hearts demands a serious commitment to convert to his love."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>The sacrament of penance is a powerful prayer, a very great prayer which drives out sin. Casting out the shadows of darkness, we give our hearts over to Christ's light and love.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>3 MEDITATING ON THE LAST DAY</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Pope Francis writes, "During Advent we do not just live in anticipation of Christmas; we are also called to rekindle the anticipation of the glorious return of Christ, when he will return at the end of time , preparing ourselves, with consistent and courageous choices, for the final encounter with him. We remember Christmas, we await the glorious return of Christ, and also our personal encounter: the day in which the Lord will call."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>For Christians thinking of Jesus "coming" has a double meaning, a double perspective. We think of Christ's first coming in Bethlehem. Traditionally, too, we also think of his "coming again in glory" as we say in the Creed.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Confession readies us to meet Christ, who will come again as our judge. Will we be ready to stand before Jesus and make an account of our lives?</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>4 PENITENTIAL</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>For many Catholics, confession is a purely penitential exercise. In many places it's difficult to find convenient, available confessors. Confession demands an examination of conscience, an honest look into the dusty corners of the soul. The priest might not offer any helpful advice, or worse yet, he might be distant or dismissive.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>And yet we believe that God works through the sacrament anyway. In Advent all of these aspects of confession can be offered up, given over to God as penance. It suits the character of the season!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>How do we walk with Jesus and Mary again to the manger? The most important way is by imitating their closeness to God.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>In confession, God draws us very near, pouring out his merciful love. In confession we are brought close to God, we might even say, as if we were standing in the midst of the Holy Family in Bethlehem!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6 DON'T WAIT!</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Last-minute Advent confessions are as painful as last-minute Christmas shopping. The best reason to begin Advent with a confession is that you won't be scrambling in the mad rush before Christmas!!! You too can avoid long lines by taking the time to confess today!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Advent Spiritual Reading</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Below are a list of book titles that you might find to be interesting reading over Advent and Christmas. All are accessible and are available via the Cathedral Centre Books (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm Tel: 0161 817 2208 <b><u><a href="http://www.cathedralcentrebooks.com/" id="OWAff33508c-8636-013e-502f-37ec3bcfd4e0" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.cathedralcentrebooks.com</a></u></b>) or <b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" id="OWA5990dbfb-043c-a937-639c-c4eee174560f" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.amazon.co.uk</a></u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Jesus of Nazareth, The Infancy Narratives</i> by Pope Benedict XVI</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>God With Us: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew </i>by Edward Sri</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Forming Intentional Disciples, The Path to knowing and following Jesus</i>by Sherry A. Weddell</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Into His Likeness, Be transformed as a Disciple of Christ</i> by Edward Sri</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Habits for Holiness, Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress</i> by Fr. Mark Mary Ames CFR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Befriending Silence, Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality</i> by Carl McColman</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Toward God, The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer</i> by Michael Casey</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Journeying with Jonah, The struggle to find yourself</i> by Denis McBride CSsR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Devotions to Saint Joseph</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 6<sup>th</sup> December there will be the first Wednesday devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You to All Parish Volunteers</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the 6pm Mass of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday 8<sup>th</sup> December there will be an opportunity for all parish volunteers to come together. It gives me chance to formally thank everyone who throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, and even now, continue to give up their time and share their skills for our parish. Without all these generous volunteers we would have been lost. So again I invite anyone that volunteers their time and energy to the running over our parish to come to the Thank You get together on Friday 8<sup>th</sup> December after the 6pm Mass. For those volunteers who can't make it – THANK YOU. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 12<sup>th</sup> December from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> December from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our thanks to all those that took part in last weekends "Big Listen" meetings. We had some great conversations, and all of the feedback will be sent to the central Diocese Synod team. We will be running two more events after the Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses, and we would love to see as many of you as possible. If, however, Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes do not work for you, please contact Sharon, Joel or Mike and let them know how you would like to take part.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Window Displays</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maureen Mullen with her team of helpers have offered to produce some Christmas window displays (not flower displays) for the nine windows in church and other areas. If you would like to sponsor a display for your family/friends or in memory of a loved one then please see one of the stewards this weekend before or at the end of one of the Masses. The donation is £20. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Appeal: Parish Christmas Raffle Prizes</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the start of Advent (2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup> December) we are hoping to sell tickets for our annual St. Mary's Christmas Raffle and are asking parishioners for any items they would be happy to donate. Do you work for a company/business who would be happy and open to offering vouchers, treatments, meals, or gift tokens etc. as prizes? Any donations that people can generously give, please leave with the stewards at the back of church. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am – 2pm at St. Mary's R.C Primary School, Oswaldtwistle</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£1 entry includes, free raffle ticket (Accompanied children free). There will be a raffle, tombola, games, craft stall, cafe and more! All monies raised goes to the running of the 109 Loyola Scout Group. Come and visit Father Christmas and have lunch at our pop up café.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The Friendship Club</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Friendship Club Christmas meal will be on Wednesday 6th December at Accrington Stanley. The Ukulele Orchestra will be entertaining us by popular request. The bar will be open at 12 o'clock and the meal will be served at 12.45pm. It should be a great afternoon at a smashing venue!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Almanac 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The new almanacs are now available at the piety stall for £3.50 </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Advent, Pope Francis invites people across the world to embark on a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope" Jubilee. Over the coming weeks and months, the Diocese of Salford will be sharing a range of resources and ideas to help us journey together through this Year of Prayer. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/jubilee-2025/ to find out more.</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday afternoon I was invited to bless the school Advent Wreath. The children through prayer, scripture and reflections reminded us of the importance of the Advent season.</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Schools singing programme</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schools across the diocese are set to present a wonderful series of festive carol services as part of the Schools Singing Programme. Services will be taking place over the coming weeks in parishes right across the diocese. Head to https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/school-singing-programme-carol-services/ to find a carol service near you!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Lourdes Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday 26thJuly to Friday 2nd August 2024</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel St Georges £909 (sharing) Single Room £1059 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel Padoue £979 (Sharing) Single Room £1204 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PRICE INCLUDES: Return flights Manchester to Carcassone and transfers by coach to and from Lourdes. Airport Duty and Passenger Taxes. 1 suitcase per person for the aircraft hold 20kgs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7 nights full board at either Hotel St Georges or Hotel Padoue (see above for price). Salford Affliation Fee. Northern Star Representative. A deposit of £300 per person is required to make a booking.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOT INCLUDED: Travel Insurance £60 per person, Travel to and from Manchester Airport.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Further information available from Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's, Accrington Tel 01254 232920 email: <b><u><a href="mailto:francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA75dd3641-b5dd-01e0-9625-6cfadc66c825" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a></u></b> . There will be a meeting for all who are interested in travelling with us on Monday 15th January 2024 at 7:00pm. This will be held in St Joseph's Parish Hall, Belgarrth Road, Accrington BB5 6AH. At this meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to collect booking forms<b><u>.</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mount Carmel School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The school would like to invite members of our parish to their community Christmas party at Mount Carmel on Monday 11 December 2023. There is a sign up sheet by the stewards desk for all who are interested. They would like to know numbers by Monday 4<sup>th</sup> December. For more information contact the school on (01254) 233458. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Advent Appeal</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, has launched its Advent appeal for 2023, including a very special animation film voiced by local children. You can view the short animation and find out more about how you can make a donation to the appeal, or take action to help people in your parish who are experiencing crisis this Christmas, by visiting the Caritas Salford website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/beethere</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Homes for Ukraine Matching Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Social Action Network, in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services, an international Catholic charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by the brutal war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and in your heart to consider welcoming a stranger displaced by war, then we'd love to hear from you. Please visit <b><u><a href="https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/" id="OWA2f0537c2-c4d6-3178-19e9-86120b9a588c" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/</a></u></b> for more information.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Blessed Dominic Barberi parish, Bolton (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week - worked over two days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Osmund's Presbytery, Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6EB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Property Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexible working required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £25,488 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Pilgrimage Office Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Mon- Fri. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - although may sometimes be required to work at the office of the Pilgrimage Director.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-50401136396341248162023-11-24T16:21:00.001+00:002023-11-24T16:21:31.329+00:00Christ the King - Sunday 26th November<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 26<sup>th</sup> November 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Christ the King</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:30am Funeral Service for Colin Sanderson RIP</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and his Companions, Martyrs (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Between1820 and 1862 these 117 Vietnamese martyrs were killed in a brutal persecution. St. Andrew Dung-Lac was a parish priest; the group includes eight bishops, fifty priests and fifty nine laymen and women.</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.'</i> - St. Therese of Lisieux</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Christ the King</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 26</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Christ the King</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:20am Funeral Service for Amanda Long RIP at Accrington Crematorium</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 29</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:30am Funeral Service for Hubert 'Bert' Ward RIP</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 30</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:20amFuneral Service for Andrei Kuji RIP at Accrington Crematorium</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Diocesan Mass with His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain at St. Patrick's Church, Colllyhurst </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>To give worthy praise to the Lord's mercy, we unite ourselves with Your Immaculate Mother, for then our hymn will be more pleasing to You, because She is chosen from among men and angels. Through Her, as through a pure crystal, Your mercy was passed on to us. Through Her, man became pleasing to God; Through Her, streams of grace flowed down upon us.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Faustina</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> December</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the First Sunday of Advent</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (25<sup>th</sup> November - 2<sup>nd</sup> December), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Michael Beard & Michael Power. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£582.21. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, will make a pastoral visit to Salford Diocese on 29th 30th November. As part of his visit he will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's, Collyhurst on Thursday 30th November at 6:30pm where he will impart an Apostolic Blessing on all those present. All are welcome to attend the Mass and there is no need to register.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A big Thank You to all those who helped organise and supported the parish social event at Franco's last Sunday afternoon. Wonderful food and wonderful company. Thank you to James & Stephanie Wright for being able to host us. We raised £454.60 for the church roof. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 28<sup>th</sup> November from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The idea of the Synod's "Big Listen" is for people across the Diocese of Salford to come together in groups to give their thoughts, as well as to listen to what others have to say, in response to four questions posed by Bishop Arnold which will reflect our feelings about our faith and the role of the church both today and in the future.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We have purposely not published the questions as we want our congregation to be guided by the Holy Spirit and give their answers "in the moment" at the meetings that are being held after Saturday evening and Sunday morning Mass. However, we appreciate that the weekends are a busy time and people may not have the opportunity to stay behind and join us for the meetings. And so, our Synod team would like to know how you would like to take part. For example, would you prefer the meetings to take place on a different time and day, or would you like to fill in a short questionnaire and leave your anonymous answers in a box at the back of our Church?</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It is important that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to this really important initiative, as this is your chance to help shape what our Diocese will look and feel like in the future. And so, if you are unable to join the meetings this weekend after the Saturday evening or Sunday morning masses, please contact Sharon, Joel or Mike and let them know how you would like to be part of the "Big Listen". All ideas will be gratefully received.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lancashire Day Event</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Monday 27<sup>th</sup> November there will be a celebration of all things Lancashire at Oswaldtwistle Library starting at 1:30pm. There will be folk songs with our very own Dylan Owen, the Bard of Oswaldtwistle, and tea & parkin. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday Mr Egan's class, The Eagles, joined us for the 10am parish Mass. The first reading was from the book of Maccabees which spoke about the courage of Mattathais towards King Antiochus. The king wanted the people to worship him as a god which was against the First Commandment, 'You shall have no other gods but me the Lord your God." Mattathias and his family bravely spoke against the king and witnessed to the True God. Do we have the same courage to witness to those around us? </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mrs McGarry's class visited church later on in the morning to learn all about the Sacrament of Baptism and we have a willing volunteer in Baby Matthew the doll!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday the Bishop came to school to plant a tree as part of the Forest Schools Initiative. He reminded the children of our duty, given by God, to be stewards of creation. Miss Collinge's class later on asked him what it was like being a Bishop and the tasks involved. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent is Coming!!!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Next Sunday is the beginning of the Advent season. Four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Christmas with its solemnities and feasts. Have you thought how you are going to prepare to come closer to Our Lord during the Advent season and greet Him on Christmas Day? I hope the information below helps with thinking about prayer, reflection and resources to prepare for Our Lord's birth.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Advent</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take some time each week to be with Our Lord in Adoration. Sacrifice a few minutes each week to pop into church and simply be in His presence before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. No words are required, no actions are asked but to be simply present to Him. To have that silence in church to listen to Him. During each time of Adoration there will be a table of resources at the back of church to help people in prayer. Please feel free to use and read whatever you find useful. For times of Adoration look at the parish newsletter.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>If Jesus stays with us wherever there is a consecrated Host, what need is there to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem to visit places he lived two thousand years ago?</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>If only people visited tabernacles with the same devotion!" - </i></b>Blessed Carlo Acutis</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>Know also that you will probably gain more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day. True, Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise, 'Ask, and you shall receive,'</i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>but He has revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a more abundant measure of grace." - </i></b>St. Alphonsus Liguori</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Over the season of Advent there will be extra opportunities for Confession. Many people still become anxious when they hear the term 'Confession', but as we know Our Lord's words of forgiveness from the Cross give us such hope and courage to live and live with joy. Jesus' mercy is boundless and I can tell you as a penitent, to receive his forgiveness is the most freeing and peaceful experience you can ever have. I came across this article written by a priest called Fr. Patrick Briscoe O.P. in 2021. I think he hits the nail on the head and I would like to share it with you. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>There's really no reason to *not* start Advent with a good confession!</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>1 NEW YEAR, NEW START</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Advent opens the Church's liturgical calendar. The First Sunday of Advent sets the cycle in motion, beginning a new year. Pope Benedict XVI writes, "The first Sunday of Advent, the Church begins a new Liturgical Year, a new journey of faith that on the one hand commemorates the event of Jesus Christ and, on the other, opens to its ultimate fulfilment."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Every confession is a fresh beginning, a new start. As the prophet Isaiah puts it, "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>In confession Christ wipes away our sins, opening the door to new life with him.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>2 PREPARATION</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Pope John Paul II says, "Preparing ourselves to receive him requires first and foremost an attitude of intense and trusting prayer. Making room for him in our hearts demands a serious commitment to convert to his love."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>The sacrament of penance is a powerful prayer, a very great prayer which drives out sin. Casting out the shadows of darkness, we give our hearts over to Christ's light and love.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>3 MEDITATING ON THE LAST DAY</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Pope Francis writes, "During Advent we do not just live in anticipation of Christmas; we are also called to rekindle the anticipation of the glorious return of Christ, when he will return at the end of time , preparing ourselves, with consistent and courageous choices, for the final encounter with him. We remember Christmas, we await the glorious return of Christ, and also our personal encounter: the day in which the Lord will call."</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>For Christians thinking of Jesus "coming" has a double meaning, a double perspective. We think of Christ's first coming in Bethlehem. Traditionally, too, we also think of his "coming again in glory" as we say in the Creed.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Confession readies us to meet Christ, who will come again as our judge. Will we be ready to stand before Jesus and make an account of our lives?</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>4 PENITENTIAL</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>For many Catholics, confession is a purely penitential exercise. In many places it's difficult to find convenient, available confessors. Confession demands an examination of conscience, an honest look into the dusty corners of the soul. The priest might not offer any helpful advice, or worse yet, he might be distant or dismissive.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>And yet we believe that God works through the sacrament anyway. In Advent all of these aspects of confession can be offered up, given over to God as penance. It suits the character of the season!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>5 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>How do we walk with Jesus and Mary again to the manger? The most important way is by imitating their closeness to God.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>In confession, God draws us very near, pouring out his merciful love. In confession we are brought close to God, we might even say, as if we were standing in the midst of the Holy Family in Bethlehem!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>6 DON'T WAIT!</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Last-minute Advent confessions are as painful as last-minute Christmas shopping. The best reason to begin Advent with a confession is that you won't be scrambling in the mad rush before Christmas!!! You too can avoid long lines by taking the time to confess today!</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Advent Spiritual Reading</b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Below are a list of book titles that you might find to be interesting reading over Advent and Christmas. All are accessible and are available via the Cathedral Centre Books (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm Tel: 0161 817 2208 <b><u><a href="http://www.cathedralcentrebooks.com/" id="OWA89622f43-5bb7-21e5-113f-f0caca9eb60d" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.cathedralcentrebooks.com</a></u></b>) or <b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" id="OWAd8603839-5c6e-663b-67eb-8673da001e02" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">www.amazon.co.uk</a></u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Jesus of Nazareth, The Infancy Narratives</i> by Pope Benedict XVI</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>God With Us: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew </i>by Edward Sri</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Forming Intentional Disciples, The Path to knowing and following Jesus</i>by Sherry A. Weddell</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Into His Likeness, Be transformed as a Disciple of Christ</i> by Edward Sri</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Habits for Holiness, Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress</i> by Fr. Mark Mary Ames CFR</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Befriending Silence, Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality</i> by Carl McColman</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Toward God, The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer</i> by Michael Casey</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Journeying with Jonah, The struggle to find yourself</i> by Denis McBride CSsR </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christmas Window Displays</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maureen Mullen with her team of helpers have offered to produce some Christmas window displays (not flower displays) for the nine windows in church and other areas. If you would like to sponsor a display for your family/friends or in memory of a loved one then please see one of the stewards this weekend before or at the end of one of the Masses. The donation is £20. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Appeal: Parish Christmas Raffle Prizes</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the start of Advent (2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup> December) we are hoping to sell tickets for our annual St. Mary's Christmas Raffle and are asking parishioners for any items they would be happy to donate. Do you work for a company/business who would be happy and open to offering vouchers, treatments, meals, or gift tokens etc. as prizes? Any donations that people can generously give, please leave with the stewards at the back of church. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am – 2pm at St. Mary's R.C Primary School, Oswaldtwistle</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£1 entry includes, free raffle ticket (Accompanied children free). There will be a raffle, tombola, games, craft stall, cafe and more! All monies raised goes to the running of the 109 Loyola Scout Group. Come and visit Father Christmas and have lunch at our pop up café.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Lourdes Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday 26thJuly to Friday 2nd August 2024</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel St Georges £909 (sharing) Single Room £1059 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel Padoue £979 (Sharing) Single Room £1204 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PRICE INCLUDES: Return flights Manchester to Carcassone and transfers by coach to and from Lourdes. Airport Duty and Passenger Taxes. 1 suitcase per person for the aircraft hold 20kgs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7 nights full board at either Hotel St Georges or Hotel Padoue (see above for price). Salford Affliation Fee. Northern Star Representative. A deposit of £300 per person is required to make a booking.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOT INCLUDED: Travel Insurance £60 per person, Travel to and from Manchester Airport.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Further information available from Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's, Accrington Tel 01254 232920 email: <b><u><a href="mailto:francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA9ec4dbc2-50ae-784b-77ad-380782a9af3d" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a></u></b> . There will be a meeting for all who are interested in travelling with us on Monday 15th January 2024 at 7:00pm. This will be held in St Joseph's Parish Hall, Belgarrth Road, Accrington BB5 6AH. At this meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to collect booking forms<b><u>.</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Your travel to church</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As the Diocese of Salford works to reach its goal of being net zero by 2038, we're looking to find out more about the travel patterns of people across the diocese. Our diocesan environment team has put together a short survey to find out more about how people travel to and from church and would be very grateful for your response. The survey can be found at https://forms.gle/skCHYCknBzhDrvbn9. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u><br> </u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mount Carmel School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The school would like to invite members of our parish to their community Christmas party at Mount Carmel on Monday 11 December 2023. There is a sign up sheet by the stewards desk for all who are interested. They would like to know numbers by Monday 4<sup>th</sup> December. For more information contact the school on (01254) 233458. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Advent Appeal</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, has launched its Advent appeal for 2023, including a very special animation film voiced by local children. You can view the short animation and find out more about how you can make a donation to the appeal, or take action to help people in your parish who are experiencing crisis this Christmas, by visiting the Caritas Salford website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/beethere</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Homes for Ukraine Matching Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Social Action Network, in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services, an international Catholic charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by the brutal war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and in your heart to consider welcoming a stranger displaced by war, then we'd love to hear from you. Please visit <b><u><a href="https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/" id="OWAab4370e5-7e66-2357-b02c-916139eadb67" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/</a></u></b> for more information.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent Cantata</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A much-loved choir is heading to our diocese on Saturday 2nd December at 6pm to provide a musical start to the season of Advent. The Forum for the Inculturation of Liturgical Music has become a regular feature at the Parish of the Nativity in Failsworth and Limeside, and is back at St Mary's church this December by popular demand. Tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child and can be bought on the door or booked in advance by emailing nativityparish@yahoo.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Blessed Dominic Barberi parish, Bolton (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week - worked over two days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Osmund's Presbytery, Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6EB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Property Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexible working required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £25,488 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Pilgrimage Office Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Mon- Fri. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - although may sometimes be required to work at the office of the Pilgrimage Director.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-51172424874178265212023-11-17T16:01:00.001+00:002023-11-17T16:01:57.120+00:00Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 19th November 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Hugh of Lincoln, Bishop (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Hugh of Lincoln, born in France in 1140 and a Carthusian became bishop of Lincoln in 1185, and devoted to the pastoral care of his flock. He was a supporter of the oppressed, especially the Jewish community, for whom he risked his life. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 18</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!"</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Bernardine of Siena</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm Blessing Graves at Dill Hall Cemetery</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 19</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm Parish Social at Franco's, Oswaldtwistle</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This day saw the dedication in 543A.D of the Church of Our Lady near to the Temple in Jerusalem. We celebrate that dedication of herself which Mary made to God from her very childhood.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Planting of Trees and Blessing of Forest School Initiative at St. Oswald's School by the Rt. Rev. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford.</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>- All parishioners are welcome </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 23</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10:30am Funeral Service for Colin Sanderson RIP</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and his Companions, Martyrs (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Between1820 and 1862 these 117 Vietnamese martyrs were killed in a brutal persecution. St. Andrew Dung-Lac was a parish priest; the group includes eight bishops, fifty priests and fifty nine laymen and women.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.'</i> - St. Therese of Lisieux</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for Christ the King</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 26</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for Christ the King</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (18<sup>th</sup> November - 25<sup>th</sup> November), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Amy Houston. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£758.76. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Visit from the Bishop</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday (22<sup>nd</sup> November) the Bishop will be visiting our parish school, St. Oswald's on Hartley Avenue (BB5 0NN), to plant a number of trees as part of the Forest Schools Initiative. Following the Holy Father's call for all to engage with the responsibility of stewardship over creation, the Bishop will be encouraging the school community in their positive response towards care for the environment. The Bishop's Blessing will hopefully begin at 10am and the school have invited all parishioners to come and take part in this prayer with refreshments available afterwards. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You!</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week the parish received a donation of £2000 from a local company, The Accrington Celesti Heritage Shop Ltd. On behalf of the parish I would like to say thank you to the Heritage Shop Ltd for their very generous donation towards St. Mary's. It is very much appreciated, especially at this time of year with rising fuel costs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod: The Parish "Big Listen"</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We had the first of our Synod events last Sunday, and it was wonderful to hear the thoughts of those attending around the 4 key questions we are asking on behalf of Bishop Arnold and the Diocese of Salford. Our next event will be after the 10.00 am mass on Sunday 19 November, and it would be great to hear from you, as your opinion really matters. So, if you can spare some time it would be wonderful to see you.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Social: Franco's</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Sunday will be the parish social event at Franco's. It will begin at 1pm prompt – no earlier I'm told - and we can be ready to order our food on receipt of the days menu. The day will conclude at 4pm. Thanks again to all those involved in helping to organise this event for the parish. It's nice to have opportunities like this to catch up with others. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St Bernadette's, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7SX, </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each month, our diocesan vocations team travels to a different deanery to hold a special Mass to pray for the future of the priesthood in our diocese. The next Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood is set to take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st November at St Bernadette's in Whitefield. All are welcome to attend. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>November: Month of the Holy Souls</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The month of November, for us as Roman Catholics, is traditionally a time dedicated to praying for the dead and all the Holy Souls in purgatory who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Throughout November we will have our usual box containing the names of those who have died placed in front of the Altar and each Mass they will be prayed for. If you would like to have the names of people you have known who have died then please feel free to write their names down on a piece of paper and place them in the Holy Souls Box. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Graves</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last few years our parish has joined St. Anne & St. Joseph's for the blessing of graves at Accrington cemetery and Dill Hall Cemetery. Fr. Wadsworth, the parish priest at St. Anne's, has organised the following dates for this years blessing of graves:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dill Hall Cemetery - Sunday, 19th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The date for Dill Hall is also the same day as our parish social at Franco's therefore on Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> November at 1pm I'll be at Dill Hall to bless the graves of those who won't be able to make the Sunday afternoon. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday morning the school joined us for the 10am parish Mass. Being the month of November it was a good opportunity to remind the pupils of the importance of praying for all those who have died. We lit the Paschal candle to help us understand that though death is a sad time, we have hope as believers in the Risen Jesus. The flame of the Paschal Candle represents the light of Life Himself dispelling the darkness of the tomb. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the afternoon I was invited by Miss Collinge to talk to her class about the vocation of the priesthood and religious life. It's always a wonderful opportunity to share faith with our younger people. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mrs Duckworth's Class, The Dolphins, joined us for the 10am parish Mass on Thursday when we celebrated the Memoria of St. Margaret of Scotland. I showed the children the stained glass window in our church dedicated to this saintly wife and mother, known for her works of mercy. I then told the pupils about her story from being a refugee to becoming a queen. Why do we have a window to St. Margaret of Scotland in our church? Because the first parish priest of St. Mary's, Fr. Brereton, was Scottish and his mum was called Margaret! </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Deanery Lourdes Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friday 26thJuly to Friday 2nd August 2024</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel St Georges £909 (sharing) Single Room £1059 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hotel Padoue £979 (Sharing) Single Room £1204 per person </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PRICE INCLUDES: Return flights Manchester to Carcassone and transfers by coach to and from Lourdes. Airport Duty and Passenger Taxes. 1 suitcase per person for the aircraft hold 20kgs.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7 nights full board at either Hotel St Georges or Hotel Padoue (see above for price). Salford Affliation Fee. Northern Star Representative. A deposit of £300 per person is required to make a booking.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOT INCLUDED: Travel Insurance £60 per person, Travel to and from Manchester Airport.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Further information available from Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's, Accrington Tel 01254 232920 email: <b><u><a href="mailto:francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk" id="OWA4e2ee4f9-ff64-c5e7-9df4-033416ffbc9c" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk</a></u></b> . There will be a meeting for all who are interested in travelling with us on Monday 15th January 2024 at 7:00pm. This will be held in St Joseph's Parish Hall, Belgarrth Road, Accrington BB5 6AH. At this meeting there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to collect booking forms<b><u>.</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Why God Became Man: Pre-Advent Retreat 24th - 26th November</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the Christian Heritage Centre's pre-Advent retreat reflecting on the mystery of the Incarnation and exploring the beauty and the implications of Christmas. Preached by Fr de Malleray FSSP, Mass will be offered in the Extraordinary Form, with daily Holy Hour, and plenty of time for prayer and reflection. Find out more at https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/why-god-became-man-weekend-retreat/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Your travel to church</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As the Diocese of Salford works to reach its goal of being net zero by 2038, we're looking to find out more about the travel patterns of people across the diocese. Our diocesan environment team has put together a short survey to find out more about how people travel to and from church and would be very grateful for your response. The survey can be found at https://forms.gle/skCHYCknBzhDrvbn9. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, will make a pastoral visit to Salford Diocese on 29th 30th November. As part of his visit he will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's, Collyhurst on Thursday 30th November at 6:30pm where he will impart an Apostolic Blessing on all those present. All are welcome to attend the Mass and there is no need to register.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 28<sup>th</sup> November from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lancashire Day Event</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Monday 27<sup>th</sup> November there will be a celebration of all things Lancashire at Oswaldtwistle Library starting at 1:30pm. There will be folk songs with our very own Dylan Owen, the Bard of Oswaldtwistle, and tea & parkin. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am – 2pm at St. Mary's R.C Primary School, Oswaldtwistle</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£1 entry includes, free raffle ticket (Accompanied children free). There will be a raffle, tombola, games, craft stall, cafe and more! All monies raised goes to the running of the 109 Loyola Scout Group. Come and visit Father Christmas and have lunch at our pop up café.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mount Carmel School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The school would like to invite members of our parish to their community Christmas party at Mount Carmel on Monday 11 December 2023. There is a sign up sheet by the stewards desk for all who are interested. They would like to know numbers by Monday 4<sup>th</sup> December. For more information contact the school on (01254) 233458. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Caritas Diocese of Salford Advent Appeal</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our diocesan charity, Caritas Salford, has launched its Advent appeal for 2023, including a very special animation film voiced by local children. You can view the short animation and find out more about how you can make a donation to the appeal, or take action to help people in your parish who are experiencing crisis this Christmas, by visiting the Caritas Salford website: www.caritassalford.org.uk/beethere</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Homes for Ukraine Matching Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Social Action Network, in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services, an international Catholic charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by the brutal war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and in your heart to consider welcoming a stranger displaced by war, then we'd love to hear from you. Please visit <b><u><a href="https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/" id="OWA906d6479-431e-6dca-65ca-ec16d9f6f9f6" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/</a></u></b> for more information.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Advent Cantata</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A much-loved choir is heading to our diocese on Saturday 2nd December at 6pm to provide a musical start to the season of Advent. The Forum for the Inculturation of Liturgical Music has become a regular feature at the Parish of the Nativity in Failsworth and Limeside, and is back at St Mary's church this December by popular demand. Tickets are £5 per adult and £1 per child and can be bought on the door or booked in advance by emailing nativityparish@yahoo.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Music for Eternal Life</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 22 November, Salford Cathedral Choir will join forces with pupils from Holy Family RC Primary School, Rochdale, to give a one-hour concert inspired by the 'Eternal Life' mosaic at St John the Baptist's church, in Rochdale. Admission is free to the concert, which starts at 7pm, but booking is essential due to limited seating. Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/music-for-eternal-life/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Job Vacancies</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Parish Administrator - Blessed Dominic Barberi parish, Bolton (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 12 hours per week - worked over two days</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: St Osmund's Presbytery, Long Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6EB</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £11.26 per hour</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Property Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, with some flexible working required</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £25,488 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>Diocese of Salford - Pilgrimage Office Administrator (replacement role)</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Appointment Type: Full time, permanent contract</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working hours: 35 hours per week, Mon- Fri. Flexible working will be required including evenings and weekends.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP - although may sometimes be required to work at the office of the Pilgrimage Director.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 depending on skills and experience</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-79479963372746718202023-11-10T16:10:00.001+00:002023-11-10T16:10:21.516+00:00Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 12th November 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11am 'Remembrance Service' in front of the Pieta (Sacred Heart War Memorial) with children from Sacred Heart, St. Mary's & St. Oswald's</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Requiem Mass for deceased members of St. Mary's Choir</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Martin of Tours was born in 316A.D, he became a solider, was baptised and founded a monastery in France under the direction of St. Hilary. He became Bishop of Tours; here he worked hard to visit his flock, and preach against paganism. He died in 397A.D and was honoured as a saint – one of the first non-martyrs to be honoured. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 12</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 14</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm Deanery Mass for DeceasedClergy, St. Mary's Church, Clayton-le-Moors</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 15</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Requiem Mass for all Holy Souls with St. Oswald's School</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>) </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 16</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Margaret of Scotland (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Margaret of Scotland was a Scottish queen and English princess who lived from 1045 to 1093. She was a devout Christian, and dedicated much of her time and energy to charitable works. She was canonised by Pope Innocent IV in 1250.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 17</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Hugh of Lincoln, Bishop (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Hugh of Lincoln, born in France in 1140 and a Carthusian became bishop of Lincoln in 1185, and devoted to the pastoral care of his flock. He was a supporter of the oppressed, especially the Jewish community, for whom he risked his life. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 18</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Our Lady (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!"</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Bernardine of Siena</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 19</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty ThirdSunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (11<sup>th</sup> November - 18<sup>th</sup> November), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Sadie, Jim and Peter Pickles. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£644.64. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The 'Big Listen' 38th Diocesan Synod</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you want to help shape the future of our diocese? Would you like to help us better understand what God is asking of our Church? We want to hear from you as we begin The Big Listen for our diocesan Synod.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The first listening session will take place after the 10am Mass on Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November with more planned in the future. Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Social: Franco's</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Just a reminder that all monies need to be paid this weekend for those wishing to come along to the Parish Social at Franco's. There are still places available. It's £20 for a Starter, Main Course & Dessert and will also include a donation to our Building Fund. After the meal there will be the opportunity for people to take part in stand up Bingo (£2 per person per game). Any dietary/allergies please make a note on the sign up sheet. The deadline for buying tickets will be Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Message of Thanks</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>To St. Mary's congregation,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Thank you to all of you who have provided support and unfailing encouragement to Adam Bamber, my son, through the past few years of his training. Thank you to the people of St. Mary's who took the coach trip to Oscott, it was overwhelming for me to see the support you all had for Adam.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Thank you.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Elaine Davies (Adam's mum)"</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let's continue to pray for Adam as he continues his studies for the priesthood and I know he is looking forward to returning to the parish for his Christmas break this year. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St Bernadette's, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7SX, </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each month, our diocesan vocations team travels to a different deanery to hold a special Mass to pray for the future of the priesthood in our diocese. The next Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood is set to take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st November at St Bernadette's in Whitefield. All are welcome to attend. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thank You</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On behalf of the parish I would like to thank Ursula Heyes for sponsoring a poppy wreath on behalf of St. Mary's and representing the parish at the Sunday Civic Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>November: Month of the Holy Souls</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The month of November, for us as Roman Catholics, is traditionally a time dedicated to praying for the dead and all the Holy Souls in purgatory who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Throughout November we will have our usual box containing the names of those who have died placed in front of the Altar and each Mass they will be prayed for. If you would like to have the names of people you have known who have died then please feel free to write their names down on a piece of paper and place them in the Holy Souls Box. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Graves</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last few years our parish has joined St. Anne & St. Joseph's for the blessing of graves at Accrington cemetery and Dill Hall Cemetery. Fr. Wadsworth, the parish priest at St. Anne's, has organised the following dates for this years blessing of graves:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Accrington Cemetery - Sunday, 12th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dill Hall Cemetery - Sunday, 19th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The date for Dill Hall is also the same day as our parish social at Franco's therefore on Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> November at 1pm I'll be at Dill Hall to bless the graves of those who won't be able to make the Sunday afternoon. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for the Deceased Clergy</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> November at 7pm, there will be a Mass for all those priests who have ministered to our Catholic community in East Lancashire and died. This special deanery Mass will be at St. Mary's, Clayton-le-Moors. What a wonderful opportunity to come together as a deanery and pray for all those priests who have served our families over the years. Everyone is welcome. </span> </p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> November pupils from St. Oswald's will join us for the 10am parish Mass and bring forward a book of remembrance with the names of people who have died that they would like to be prayed for.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take a moment and recite this prayer given to us by Jesus through St. Gertrude the Great:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."</i></b> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Why God Became Man: Pre-Advent Retreat 24th - 26th November</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the Christian Heritage Centre's pre-Advent retreat reflecting on the mystery of the Incarnation and exploring the beauty and the implications of Christmas. Preached by Fr de Malleray FSSP, Mass will be offered in the Extraordinary Form, with daily Holy Hour, and plenty of time for prayer and reflection. Find out more at https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/why-god-became-man-weekend-retreat/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Your travel to church</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As the Diocese of Salford works to reach its goal of being net zero by 2038, we're looking to find out more about the travel patterns of people across the diocese. Our diocesan environment team has put together a short survey to find out more about how people travel to and from church and would be very grateful for your response. The survey can be found at https://forms.gle/skCHYCknBzhDrvbn9. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sacred Heart School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday morning a number of pupils came from school to pray for all those who have died in wars and conflicts throughout the world. It was also a time for the children to see those names of past pupils who are recorded by the Pieta statue (the outside war memorial from Sacred Heart Church) who died in both world wars.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday Miss Quinn's class joined us for the parish morning Mass. We celebrated the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. We were reminded that this feast is not celebrating bricks and mortar but the significance of what the Basilica represents – our communion and unity with the Holy See, the Pope. The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and his Cathedra is not in the Vatican but in the Lateran Basilica. Let's continue to pray for our Holy Father Pope Francis, the successor of St. Peter. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday morning pupils from school joined us for the 11am Remembrance Service by the Pieta Statue on the church grounds. We prayed for all those who have died in wars and conflicts throughout the world. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, will make a pastoral visit to Salford Diocese on 29th 30th November. As part of his visit he will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's, Collyhurst on Thursday 30th November at 6:30pm where he will impart an Apostolic Blessing on all those present. All are welcome to attend the Mass and there is no need to register.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> November from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Lancashire Day Event</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Monday 27<sup>th</sup> November there will be a celebration of all things Lancashire at Oswaldtwistle Library starting at 1:30pm. There will be folk songs with our very own Dylan Owen, the Bard of Oswaldtwistle, and tea & parkin. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am – 2pm at St. Mary's R.C Primary School, Oswaldtwistle</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£1 entry includes, free raffle ticket (Accompanied children free). There will be a raffle, tombola, games, craft stall, cafe and more! All monies raised goes to the running of the 109 Loyola Scout Group. Come and visit Father Christmas and have lunch at our pop up café.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mount Carmel School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The school would like to invite members of our parish to their community Christmas party at Mount Carmel on Monday 11 December 2023. There is a sign up sheet by the stewards desk for all who are interested. They would like to know numbers by Monday 4<sup>th</sup> December. For more information contact the school on (01254) 233458. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Homes for Ukraine Matching Service</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Caritas Social Action Network, in partnership with St John of God Hospitaller Services, an international Catholic charity with many services for the vulnerable in the UK and Ireland, are matching Ukrainian people displaced by the brutal war with people in the Catholic community willing to host them in their homes for six months. If you have room in your home and in your heart to consider welcoming a stranger displaced by war, then we'd love to hear from you. Please visit <a href="https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/" id="OWA91196f3f-227c-9cbc-e325-b690b63dd497" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> https://sjog-homesforukraine.uk/</a> for more information.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Young Adults Mass - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 12th November, 5.30pm, St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, M15 6BW. Young adults from across the diocese are invited to join us this November as we turn our attention to our diocesan synod at our next monthly Mass. Fr David Yates, director of Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry, will lead our celebration of Mass before handing over to our young adult synod representatives, who will conduct The Big Listen exercise for our diocesan synod. Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/young-adults-nov-23/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Queen of Peace Prayer Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday 18th November, 10am, Sacred Heart Church, Rochdale, OL16 5BX</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A new monthly prayer group is set to begin in Rochdale with a special focus on praying for peace. The Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet once a month at Sacred Heart Church in Rochdale. The first meeting takes place on Saturday 18th November and will begin at 10am with a welcome session and a talk on Our Lady's messages and the Five Stones of Medjugorje. This will be followed by adoration, praying the Rosary for peace, and the opportunity for confession. The morning will come to a close with midday Mass. All are welcome to join. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-99807614717281702023-11-03T15:33:00.001+00:002023-11-03T15:33:25.521+00:00Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 5th November 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 960px;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 5<sup>th</sup> November 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Winifride, Virgin (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Very little is known for certain about her except that she lived in the 6th/7th century near Treffynon (Holywell) in Clwyd. Her cult has been widespread since the middle ages, centres at Shrewsbury where he remains were enshrined in 1138, and her well at Holywell, which has remained a place of healing and pilgrimage through penal times to today. </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 4</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Parish Requiem Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For all those parishioners who have died throughout the year (Nov 2022 – Nov 2023) and for all those names who are in the Holy Souls Box – Everyone is welcome to this powerful prayer<b>.</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 5</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 7</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 8</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Saint Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>Saint Joseph is the patron and protector of a happy death. Those who pray to him are certain to die in good dispositions. He is the model of those who wish to die in the Lord.'</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- St. Peter Julian Eymard</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10:25am – 10:35am Devotions to Saint Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(<i>At the foot of the parish statue of St. Joseph, see below for more details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 9</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Feast)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the oldest and highest ranking of the basilicas in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, not St. Peter's Basilica as so many mistakenly believe. It the oldest church in the West, built in the time of Constantine and was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. This feast became a universal celebration as a sign of love for and union with the See of Peter.</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 10</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>11am 'Remembrance Service' in front of the Pieta (Sacred Heart War Memorial) with children from Sacred Heart, St. Mary's & St. Oswald's</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Requiem Mass for deceased members of St. Mary's Choir</b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 11</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop (Celebrated in Lady Chapel)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St. Martin of Tours was born in 316A.D, he became a solider, was baptised and founded a monastery in France under the direction of St. Hilary. He became Bishop of Tours; here he worked hard to visit his flock, and preach against paganism. He died in 397A.D and was honoured as a saint – one of the first non-martyrs to be honoured. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 12</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty SecondSunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (4<sup>th</sup> November - 11<sup>th</sup> November), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Brian Flynn. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£629.31. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Devotions to Saint Joseph</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 8<sup>th</sup> November there will be devotions to St. Joseph after the 10am Mass (at the foot of his statue at the back of church). The devotions will include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The 'Big Listen' 38th Diocesan Synod</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our parish Synod Team, Sharon, Joel & Mike, would like to invite all parishioners to share their experiences as missionary disciples in understanding what God is asking of His Church and our Diocese of Salford. They are hoping to arrange a number of parish 'listening sessions' after 10am Mass on Sunday mornings where they will present four questions for us to reflect on, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The team hope to start these sessions from Sunday 12th, 19th and 26th November with a view to adding Saturday night Vigil Masses and weekday Masses at a later date. Contact details for the Synod Team should you have any further questions:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sharon Siddle - 07917 002663, Sharon.siddle@yahoo.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mike Freeman - 07500 952780, Cowleyfreeman@gmail.com</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joel Garrigan - 07875 132568, joelg_01@hotmail.com</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Social: Franco's</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Sunday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2023 there will be a parish social and fundraising event at Franco's starting from 1pm. The cost will be £20 for a Starter, Main Course & Dessert and will also include a donation to our Building Fund. After the meal there will be the opportunity for people to take part in stand up Bingo (£2 per person per game). There will be a sign up sheet on the stewards desk (church narthex) and people will be able to give their monies to the stewards at the weekend Masses. Any dietary/allergies please make a note on the sign up sheet. The deadline for buying tickets will be Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Grounds</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The drop in temperature and the darker nights can only mean one thing – autumn has arrived! This also means that trees begin to shed their leaves and as we all know we have plenty of trees on the parish grounds. Volunteers are always greatly appreciated with this yearly task and all help is gratefully accepted. Maintaining the paths and keeping them free from leaf debris isn't the most glamorous of jobs but it's an important one for health and safety reasons. If there is a day you are free, or a time you can pop down to church, which is convenient for you, please contact Navada Keenan who helps to facilitate all our parish garden volunteers – email: keenannavada@gmail.com </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who do so much to keep our church gardens looking pristine and tidy. It is much appreciated. Thank you.</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Church Lights</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dome Electrical Project Solutions Ltd, are continuing the rest of the installation of LED lights in church. Over the next few weeks the rest of the church lights will be replaced with LED bulbs hopefully having an impact environmentally and financially! The company have completed the electrical safety checks and mapped out the 'unique' wiring plan of St. Mary's.</span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>November: Month of the Holy Souls</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The month of November, for us as Roman Catholics, is traditionally a time dedicated to praying for the dead and all the Holy Souls in purgatory who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Throughout November we will have our usual box containing the names of those who have died placed in front of the Altar and each Mass they will be prayed for. If you would like to have the names of people you have known who have died then please feel free to write their names down on a piece of paper and place them in the Holy Souls Box. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Requiem Mass</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Saturday 4<sup>th</sup> November at 10am there will be Requiem Mass for all those who have died in the parish over the last year (Nov 22 – Nov 23) and for all those whose names who are in the Holy Souls box in front of the Altar. All are welcome. There will be opportunity for light refreshments afterwards.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Graves</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last few years our parish has joined St. Anne & St. Joseph's for the blessing of graves at Accrington cemetery and Dill Hall Cemetery. Fr. Wadsworth, the parish priest at St. Anne's, has organised the following dates for this years blessing of graves:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Accrington Cemetery - Sunday, 12th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dill Hall Cemetery - Sunday, 19th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The date for Dill Hall is also the same day as our parish social at Franco's therefore on Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> November at 1pm I'll be at Dill Hall to bless the graves of those who won't be able to make the Sunday afternoon. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Remembrance Day</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday 10<sup>th</sup> November at 11am there will be a short service held after the national two minute silence in front of the Pieta statue in the parish grounds (by the Lychgate accessed via Catlow Hall Street). Everyone is welcome where we will pray for all those who have died in war and conflicts throughout the world.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for deceased members of St. Mary's Choir</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday 10<sup>th</sup> November the 6pm Mass will be a Requiem for all deceased members of St. Mary's Choir. Photo albums will be on display of choir members past and present and at the end of Mass refreshments will available. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for the Deceased Clergy</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> November at 7pm, there will be a Mass for all those priests who have ministered to our Catholic community in East Lancashire and died. This special deanery Mass will be at St. Mary's, Clayton-le-Moors. What a wonderful opportunity to come together as a deanery and pray for all those priests who have served our families over the years. Everyone is welcome. </span> </p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Schools</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During November Sacred Heart, St. Mary's and St. Oswald's schools will be creating space and opportunity for pupils and families to pray for all those who have died among friends and family, people they have known and those they haven't.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> November pupils from St. Oswald's will join us for the 10am parish Mass and bring forward a book of remembrance with the names of people who have died that they would like to be prayed for.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take a moment and recite this prayer given to us by Jesus through St. Gertrude the Great:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."</i></b> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday Miss Roberts class came to church to find our more about the Sacrament of Baptism. The children brought baby Harry, their doll from school, to make sure he became part of God's family and see what prayers and symbols are used during the sacrament. On Thursday they returned again to further explore church and learn more about the different features from the Tabernacle, to the Altar, from the statues of the saints to singing in the choir loft.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Oswald's School</u></b></span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Thursday afternoon Miss Barlow invited me to her class to talk about the Sacrament of Marriage and how the different symbols reveal both the couples lifelong commitment to each other and God's loving grace within their union. It was a great opportunity to teach the children that the wedding day is just one day, the real work with its joys and blessings comes after. A Life of real love and not just a moment. </span></p> <p class="elementToProof" align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, will make a pastoral visit to Salford Diocese on 29th 30th November. As part of his visit he will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's, Collyhurst on Thursday 30th November at 6:30pm where he will impart an Apostolic Blessing on all those present. All are welcome to attend the Mass and there is no need to register.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> November from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>109 Loyola Scout Group Christmas Fayre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday, 2nd December 2023, 10am – 2pm at St. Mary's R.C Primary School, Oswaldtwistle</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£1 entry includes, free raffle ticket (Accompanied children free). There will be a raffle, tombola, games, craft stall, cafe and more! All monies raised goes to the running of the 109 Loyola Scout Group. Come and visit Father Christmas and have lunch at our pop up café.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Young Adults Mass - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 12th November, 5.30pm, St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, M15 6BW. Young adults from across the diocese are invited to join us this November as we turn our attention to our diocesan synod at our next monthly Mass. Fr David Yates, director of Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry, will lead our celebration of Mass before handing over to our young adult synod representatives, who will conduct The Big Listen exercise for our diocesan synod. Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/young-adults-nov-23/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Queen of Peace Prayer Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday 18th November, 10am, Sacred Heart Church, Rochdale, OL16 5BX</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A new monthly prayer group is set to begin in Rochdale with a special focus on praying for peace. The Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet once a month at Sacred Heart Church in Rochdale. The first meeting takes place on Saturday 18th November and will begin at 10am with a welcome session and a talk on Our Lady's messages and the Five Stones of Medjugorje. This will be followed by adoration, praying the Rosary for peace, and the opportunity for confession. The morning will come to a close with midday Mass. All are welcome to join. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mount Carmel High School</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sue Fielding the Partnership Manager at Mount Carmel has emailed to ask for the following to be included in the newsletter: </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<i>Mount Carmel is officially the best school in Hyndburn for pupil progress. This is according to the School and College Data Performance website. The progress measure for schools is based on the starting point (Key Stage 2 SATS) and end point (GCSE results) for pupils' best 8 subjects including English and Maths. Tours of our school can be requested, call 01254 233458 to make an appointment." </i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Volunteering at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Diocese of Salford's environment hub - the Laudato Si' Centre - is looking for new recruits to join its team of volunteers. This flexible, rewarding opportunity can be on a regular or ad hoc basis as the team works to develop the Centre's beautiful walled garden and woodland areas, set within the grounds of Wardley Hall. Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more! </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Craft Events at The Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This autumn, the Diocese of Salford's environment hub - The Laudato Si' Centre - is inviting people across the diocese to reconnect with nature through a series of craft workshops. Taking place within the beautiful grounds of the Centre - based at Wardley Hall in Worsley - these fantastic workshops include felting and wreath making. Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk for upcoming dates and further information. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-50858502809490754262023-10-27T14:43:00.001+01:002023-10-27T14:43:39.167+01:00Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 29th October 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sunday 29<sup>th</sup> October 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles (Feast) (</b><i>celebrated in the Lady Chapel</i><b>)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The name Simon is placed eleventh in the list of apostles and nothing is known of him, except that he was born at Cana and was known as the Zealot. Jude, also known as Thaddaeus, was the apostle who at the Last Supper, asked the Lord why he showed himself only to his disciples and not to the whole world.<b> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 29</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 31</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>1pm – 3pm St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i>(see below for details)</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>6pm Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>All Saints, Holy Day of Obligation</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </b>(<i>see below for details</i>)</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 2</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>All Souls</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, All Souls</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 3</u><sup><u>rd</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass, Saint Winifride, Virgin (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Very little is known for certain about her except that she lived in the 6th/7th century near Treffynon (Holywell) in Clwyd. Her cult has been widespread since the middle ages, centres at Shrewsbury where he reamins were enshrined in 1138, and her well at Holywell, which has remained a placeof healing and pilgrimage through penal times to today. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 4</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Parish Requiem Mass</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For all those parishioners who have died throughout the year (Nov 2022 – Nov 2023) and for all those names who are in the Holy Souls Box – Everyone is welcome to this powerful prayer<b>.</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 5</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirty FirstSunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (28<sup>th</sup> October - 4<sup>th</sup> November), the Sanctuary Lamp is for The Doherty Family. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£654.32. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Holy Day of Obligation...</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On 1<sup>st</sup> November we celebrate the Solemnity of <b><i><u>All Saints.</u></i></b> This is a holy day of obligation and all faithful Roman Catholics are obliged to come to Mass that day. At St. Mary's there will be the opportunity to come to Mass on:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 31</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6pm – The Vigil Mass for All Saints</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10am Mass</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Devotions to Saint Joseph</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We usually have our parish devotions to St. Joseph on the first Wednesday of the month after the 10am Mass. Due to the 1<sup>st</sup> November being the Solemnity of All Saints we'll transfer devotions to our spiritual father on Wednesday 8<sup>th</sup> November. The devotions include praying the Litany of St. Joseph, the Memorare of St. Joseph and the Prayer of the Holy Cloak Novena. In these devotions our prayer is to ask St. Joseph to pray for our parish family and for those who have wandered away from the Church, that they may return and find a warm welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Grounds</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The drop in temperature and the darker nights can only mean one thing – autumn has arrived! This also means that trees begin to shed their leaves and as we all know we have plenty of trees on the parish grounds. Volunteers are always greatly appreciated with this yearly task and all help is gratefully accepted. Maintaining the paths and keeping them free from leaf debris isn't the most glamorous of jobs but it's an important one for health and safety reasons. If there is a day you are free, or a time you can pop down to church, which is convenient for you, please contact Navada Keenan who helps to facilitate all our parish garden volunteers – email: keenannavada@gmail.com </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who do so much to keep our church gardens looking pristine and tidy. It is much appreciated. Thank you.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Grotto: Our Lady of Lourdes</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You may have noticed that the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes is currently not in the grotto behind church. Sadly the Lancashire weather has taken its toll and on Thursday Lewis & Lewis Ltd, the church statue repair company, have taken her away for a repaint so that she can return to the grotto in the next few months refreshed and a vibrant reminder of God's love for us through Our Blessed Mother. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Church Lights</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday, Dome Electrical Project Solutions Ltd, began the installation of LED lights in church starting with the sanctuary and the 'front' part of church. Over the next few weeks the rest of the church lights will be replaced with LED bulbs hopefully having an impact environmentally and financially! The company have completed the electrical safety checks and mapped out the 'unique' wiring plan of St. Mary's.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>November: Month of the Holy Souls</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The month of November, for us as Roman Catholics, is traditionally a time dedicated to praying for the dead and all the Holy Souls in purgatory who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. On Thursday 2<sup>nd</sup> November, All Souls Day, we will have our usual box containing the names of those who have died placed in front of the Altar. Throughout the month of November all those names of loved ones in the Holy Souls Box will will be prayed for. If you would like to have the names of people you have known who have died then please feel free to write their names down on a piece of paper and place them in the Holy Souls Box. Throughout the whole of November you are welcome at anytime to place further names in the box in front of the Altar.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Requiem Mass</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Saturday 4<sup>th</sup> November at 10am there will be Requiem Mass for all those who have died in the parish over the last year (Nov 22 – Nov 23) and for all those whose names who are in the Holy Souls box in front of the Altar. All are welcome. There will be opportunity for light refreshments afterwards.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Blessing Graves</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The last few years our parish has joined St. Anne & St. Joseph's for the blessing of graves at Accrington cemetery and Dill Hall Cemetery. Fr. Wadsworth, the parish priest at St. Anne's, has organised the following dates for this years blessing of graves:</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Accrington Cemetery - Sunday, 12th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dill Hall Cemetery - Sunday, 19th November at 2:00pm</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The date for Dill Hall is also the same day as our parish social at Franco's therefore on Saturday 18<sup>th</sup> November at 1pm I'll be at Dill Hall to bless the graves of those who won't be able to make the Sunday afternoon. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Remembrance Day</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday 10<sup>th</sup> November at 11am there will be a short service held after the national two minute silence in front of the Pieta statue in the parish grounds (by the Lychgate accessed via Catlow Hall Street). Everyone is welcome where we will pray for all those who have died in war and conflicts throughout the world.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for deceased members of St. Mary's Choir</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Friday 10<sup>th</sup> November the 6pm Mass will be a Requiem for all deceased members of St. Mary's Choir. Photo albums will be on display of choir members past and present and at the end of Mass refreshments will available. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Mass for the Deceased Clergy</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Tuesday 14<sup>th</sup> November at 7pm, there will be a Mass for all those priests who have ministered to our Catholic community in East Lancashire and died. This special deanery Mass will be at St. Mary's, Clayton-le-Moors. What a wonderful opportunity to come together as a deanery and pray for all those priests who have served our families over the years. Everyone is welcome. </span> </p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Schools</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During November Sacred Heart, St. Mary's and St. Oswald's schools will be creating space and opportunity for pupils and families to pray for all those who have died among friends and family, people they have known and those they haven't.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>St. Oswald's School</i></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> November pupils from St. Oswald's will join us for the 10am parish Mass and bring forward a book of remembrance with the names of people who have died that they would like to be prayed for.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Take a moment and recite this prayer given to us by Jesus through St. Gertrude the Great:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"<b><i>Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."</i></b> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Pastoral Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, will make a pastoral visit to Salford Diocese on 29th 30th November. As part of his visit he will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's, Collyhurst on Thursday 30th November at 6:30pm where he will impart an Apostolic Blessing on all those present. All are welcome to attend the Mass and there is no need to register.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last weekend we heard the pastoral letter from the Bishop about the launch of the first key stage of our diocesan synod - The Big Listen. Over the coming months, we're being invited to reflect on the needs of our community today and how our diocese is being called to respond. Sharron, Mike and Joel are our synod representatives and they will be facilitating opportunities, over the next few weeks, for our reflections to be recorded. https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/faith/synod/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prayer cards with the diocesan synod prayer are available at the back of church. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 1<sup>st</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 31<sup>st</sup> October from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friendship Club – Next Meeting 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> Nov</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FRIENDSHIP CLUB - The next meeting of the Friendship Club will be on Wednesday, 1st November from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in St Joseph's Hall at St Joseph's RC Church, Belgarth Road, Accrington, BB5 6AH. We will be having a Christmas theme followed by pie and peas and mince pies! Our waiting list is now open. If you would like to join us, please contact Karen Dabrowski on 07986990333. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Social: Franco's</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Sunday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2023 there will be a parish social and fundraising event at Franco's starting from 1pm. The cost will be £20 for a Starter, Main Course & Dessert and will also include a donation to our Building Fund. After the meal there will be the opportunity for people to take part in stand up Bingo (£2 per person per game). There will be a sign up sheet on the stewards desk (church narthex) and people will be able to give their monies to the stewards at the weekend Masses. Any dietary/allergies please make a note on the sign up sheet. The deadline for buying tickets will be Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Young Adults Mass - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 12th November, 5.30pm, St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, M15 6BW. Young adults from across the diocese are invited to join us this November as we turn our attention to our diocesan synod at our next monthly Mass. Fr David Yates, director of Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry, will lead our celebration of Mass before handing over to our young adult synod representatives, who will conduct The Big Listen exercise for our diocesan synod. Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/young-adults-nov-23/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Queen of Peace Prayer Group</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday 18th November, 10am, Sacred Heart Church, Rochdale, OL16 5BX</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A new monthly prayer group is set to begin in Rochdale with a special focus on praying for peace. The Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet once a month at Sacred Heart Church in Rochdale. The first meeting takes place on Saturday 18th November and will begin at 10am with a welcome session and a talk on Our Lady's messages and the Five Stones of Medjugorje. This will be followed by adoration, praying the Rosary for peace, and the opportunity for confession. The morning will come to a close with midday Mass. All are welcome to join. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Volunteering at the Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Diocese of Salford's environment hub - the Laudato Si' Centre - is looking for new recruits to join its team of volunteers. This flexible, rewarding opportunity can be on a regular or ad hoc basis as the team works to develop the Centre's beautiful walled garden and woodland areas, set within the grounds of Wardley Hall. Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more! </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Craft Events at The Laudato Si' Centre</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This autumn, the Diocese of Salford's environment hub - The Laudato Si' Centre - is inviting people across the diocese to reconnect with nature through a series of craft workshops. Taking place within the beautiful grounds of the Centre - based at Wardley Hall in Worsley - these fantastic workshops include felting and wreath making. Email laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk for upcoming dates and further information. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-39903549111919745732023-10-20T14:34:00.001+01:002023-10-20T14:34:18.752+01:00Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 22nd October 2023<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Sunday 22<sup>nd</sup> October 2023</span></p> <p align="right" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u><br> </u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i><u>Masses & Liturgies for the Coming Week…</u></i></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 20</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>2:15pm St. Oswald's School Rosary Rally</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 21</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Votive Mass of Our Lady (</b><i>celebrated in the Lady Chapel</i><b>)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 22</u><sup><u>nd</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 24</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 25</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Votive Mass of Saint Joseph</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'<i>I have taken for my advocate and protector, the glorious St. Joseph, to whom I have recommended myself with all the fervour of my heart, and by whom I have been visibly aided. This tender father of my soul, this loving protector hastened to snatch me from the wretched state in which my body languished, as he had delivered me from greater dangers of another nature, which threatened my honour and my eternal salvation.'</i> St. Teresa of Avila </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Thursday 26</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:15 am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saints Chad & Cedd, Bishops (Memoria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chad, who died at Lichfield on 2<sup>nd</sup> March 672A.D, and Cedd, who died at Lastingham (Yorkshire) on this day in 664A.D, were brothers who were educated at Lindisfarne under St. Aidan. Cedd founded many monasteries and was sent as a bishop to evangelise the East Saxons, establishing his See at Bradwell (Essex). He died of the plague at his monastery in Lastingham. Chad was the abbot of Lastingham when chosen Bishop of Northumbria, but his ordination was contested by St. Wilfrid, and he humbly withdrew. He was sent as Bishop of Mercia, where he founded the See of Lichfield. Despite the shortness of his ministry, he was immediately revered as a saint because of the holiness of his life, his outstanding humility, and his dedication to preaching the Gospel. <b></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friday 27</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm Mass (Feria)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="elementToProof"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><br> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Saturday 28</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass, Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles (Feast) (</b><i>celebrated in the Lady Chapel</i><b>)</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The name Simon is placed eleventh in the list of apostles and nothing is known of him, except that he was born at Cana and was known as the Zealot. Jude, also known as Thaddaeus, was the apostle who at the Last Supper, asked the Lord why he showed himself only to his disciples and not to the whole world.<b> </b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sunday 29</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u>October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>9:30am The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>10am Mass for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Sanctuary Lamp</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This week (21<sup>st</sup> October - 28<sup>th</sup> October), the Sanctuary Lamp is for The Whittam Family. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Last Week's Offertory Collection</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">£563.64. Thank you for your kind generosity.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Holy Day of Obligation...</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On 1<sup>st</sup> November we celebrate the Solemnity of <b><i><u>All Saints.</u></i></b> This is a holy day of obligation and all faithful Roman Catholics are obliged to come to Mass that day. At St. Mary's there will be the opportunity to come to Mass on:</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Tuesday 31</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> October</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6pm – The Vigil Mass for All Saints</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Wednesday 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> November</u></b></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10am Mass</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>World Mission Sunday</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today we mark World Mission Sunday - a day on which our Church comes together in prayer and practical support for missionaries who bring the love and hope of Christ to those in situations of poverty and injustice. We invite you to join us today in praying for the mission of the Church throughout the world. For more information about World Mission Sunday and how you can get involved, please visit https://missio.org.uk/world-mission-sunday-2023/.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last weekend we heard the pastoral letter from the Bishop about the launch of the first key stage of our diocesan synod - The Big Listen. Over the coming months, we're being invited to reflect on the needs of our community today and how our diocese is being called to respond. Sharron, Mike and Joel are our synod representatives and they will be facilitating opportunities, over the next few weeks, for our reflections to be recorded. https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/faith/synod/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prayer cards with the diocesan synod prayer are available at the back of church. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Oscott Trip</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you to all those who came and made the trip such an enjoyable experience. The seminarians were very appreciative of our visit and prayers. I know the highlight for many was sung Vespers in the seminary chapel with solemn benediction. Let's continue to keep Adam in our prayers as he continues to study for the priesthood and discern God's call. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Safeguarding Training</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Tuesday (17<sup>th</sup> Oct) I attended the clergy safeguarding training day for both our deanery, St. John Vianney, and the St. John Southworth Deanery. The day was entitled '<i>Back to Basics</i>' and designed to remind and emphasize the importance of good practice and the duty of care we have as a Church.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our parish contact safeguarding contacts are: Rev. Fr. S. O'Brien & Mrs. Pam Kornecki. Details on parish noticeboard in the church Narthex. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next session is Wednesday 1<sup>st</sup> November from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>St. Mary's Warm Welcome</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 31<sup>st</sup> October from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Friendship Club – Next Meeting 1</u><sup><u>st</u></sup><u> Nov</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FRIENDSHIP CLUB - The next meeting of the Friendship Club will be on Wednesday, 1st November from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in St Joseph's Hall at St Joseph's RC Church, Belgarth Road, Accrington, BB5 6AH. We will be having a Christmas theme followed by pie and peas and mince pies! Our waiting list is now open. If you would like to join us, please contact Karen Dabrowski on 07986990333. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Social: Franco's</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Sunday 19<sup>th</sup> November 2023 there will be a parish social and fundraising event at Franco's starting from 1pm. The cost will be £20 for a Starter, Main Course & Dessert and will also include a donation to our Building Fund. After the meal there will be the opportunity for people to take part in stand up Bingo (£2 per person per game). There will be a sign up sheet on the stewards desk (church narthex) and people will be able to give their monies to the stewards at the weekend Masses. Any dietary/allergies please make a note on the sign up sheet. The deadline for buying tickets will be Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> November. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Walk for Young Adults</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saturday 28th October, 11am, English Martyrs Church, Whalley</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry for a day of faith and friendship in the beautiful Lancashire countryside! This October, the team is delighted to present a fabulous walk for young adults along the stunning 9km Tolkien Trail. The day begins with 11am Mass at English Martyrs Church, Whalley. Car shares are available upon request. Email youth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk to find out more or visit https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/young-adults-walk/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>The Sacrament of Confirmation</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If there are any younger members of the parish family who are 12years + and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or know more about it then please see me at the end of a weekend Mass. It's a sacrament that is life changing. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Parish Requiem Mass</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On Saturday 4<sup>th</sup> November at 10am there will be Requiem Mass for all those who have died in the parish over the past year and for all those whose names are in the Holy Souls box in front of the Altar. All are welcome.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Date for Your Diary</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The usual Friday 6pm Mass will be a Requiem Mass on the 10<sup>th</sup> November for all deceased members of St. Mary's Choir. Photo albums will be on display of choir members past and present and at the end of Mass refreshments will available. Everyone is welcome. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>LOURDES 2024 - OUR CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This coming year 2024 marks the Centenary of our first Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. We are hoping to organise a Deanery Group to join with the Diocesan Pilgrimage -26th July to 1st August. We also have some fundraising ideas to help defray the costs for any of our young people who want to join us. If you are interested in coming to Lourdes with us, then please register your interest by contacting Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's in Accrington by email: francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or Tel 01254 232920. Once we have an idea of how many are interested, we will be back in touch with prices and further details.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Synod Prayer:</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Watch this space to learn more about the Big Listen that will be taking place. </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Loving Father,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>be with us as we seek new ways</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>of being your people in our Diocese.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>May each new day bring us closer to your son Jesus,</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>as we follow his teaching and become disciples of love.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>As we continue our Synodal journey, draw us closer to each other.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>May the truth of your Spirit enlighten us.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Open our hearts, as we listen to each other and reach out in love</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>to your people.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Stay with us, Lord, on our journey. Amen.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us.</i></span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>St Joseph, Pray for Us.</i></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Diocesan Young Adults Mass - The Big Listen</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday 12th November, 5.30pm, St Augustine's Church, Grosvenor Square, Manchester, M15 6BW. Young adults from across the diocese are invited to join us this November as we turn our attention to our diocesan synod at our next monthly Mass. Fr David Yates, director of Salford Youth and Young Adults Ministry, will lead our celebration of Mass before handing over to our young adult synod representatives, who will conduct The Big Listen exercise for our diocesan synod. Find out more at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/young-adults-nov-23/</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Votive Candle Free Trial for October</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the summer I was contacted by St. Killians UK, a company who sell votive candles and stands, and asked would we like to test and try their product for a one month FREE trial! Many of you will have see their votive candle stands in other churches from St. Alban's, Blackburn to St. Mary's, Burnley and as far as the Cathedral at Sacre Coeur, Paris. Some of the benefits of trying out St. Killians candles for the month are: </span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No more plastic waste or aluminum cups</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No more unprotected flames</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Environmentally friendly</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No more wax spillage on the floors</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Revenue generator for the parish</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lifetime Guarantee</span></p> <p align="center" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Self-extinguishing candles helping with health and safety </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are blue lights in front of Our Lady's Chapel and Red lights in front of the Sacred Heart Chapel. Lighters are provided on each stand. On the trial votive stands there is a sign with the word SUGGESTED donation. This means <b><i><u>it is not an order</u></i></b>, a directive from on high, the undisputed law but simply a guide, <b><i><u>a suggestion</u></i></b>. I've noticed many churches who have these candles permanently ask for a donation of at least 30p which seems fair. Over the month do let me know your thoughts about the candles and I'll feed it back to the company. If the majority of parishioners feedback is positive then I'm happy to continue with St. Killians but if the majority is negative then the old votive candle stands will return for the start of November. </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Christian Leadership Formation Programme 2024</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Are you currently in Lower Sixth/Year 12/S5? Are you considering a public-facing career? Do you want to help build a Christian society? The Christian Leadership Formation programme uniquely offers a combination of stimulating and high-quality intellectual content, spiritual nourishment, personal development, inter-personal skills, team-building and socials in a tightly-knit community experience, with expert academics and professionals. Open to any student who is motivated by their faith and their studies, with bursaries available as needed. More information and applications via our new website www.christianleadershipformation.com , and please follow us on Instagram (@christianleadershipformation) for all the latest updates!</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><u>Catholic Youth Ministry Internships</u></b></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Castlerigg Manor (The Lancaster Diocese Retreat Centre) is looking for young Catholics aged 18-25 to join their Internship Programme. The scheme lasts for one or two years and gives participants wide ranging experience, skills, training, and qualifications as well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team based in the Lake District. For more information contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">God Bless and keep praying.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Saint Joseph, pray for us.</span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fr. O'Brien</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-57466594413007732652023-10-13T15:16:00.000+01:002023-10-13T15:17:01.406+01:00Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 15th October 2023<div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <div lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="right" style="margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0px;"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Sunday 15<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October 2023</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted1"><br> </b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted1">Masses </b> </u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted1">& Liturgies </b></u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted1">for the Coming Week…</b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Friday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">13</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6pm Mass, Saint Edward the Confessor (Memoria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">St. Edward the Confessor became King of England in 1042; he was remarkable for his help to the poor. He died on 5</span><sup><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1"> January 1066. </span><b class="ContentPasted1"></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1"><br> </span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">14</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">10am Mass, Votive Mass of Our Lady (</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">celebrated in the Lady Chapel</span></i><b class="ContentPasted1">) </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">15</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">10am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Mass </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">for the </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Twent</span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">y </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Eighth </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1"><u class="ContentPasted1">1</u><u class="ContentPasted1">2 Noon</u> Coach Departs for Oscott College</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Tuesday 17<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1"><font size="4" style="font-size:15pt"><i><u class="ContentPasted1">9:</u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:15pt"><i><u class="ContentPasted1">15</u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:15pt"><i><u class="ContentPasted1">am Mass,</u></i></font> Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr (Memoria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Ignatius of Antioch, second Bishop of that city was sentenced to death in 107A.D and deported to Rome, where he was thrown to wild beasts. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">1pm – 3pm St Mary's Warm Welcome </b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">(see below for details)</span></i><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1"> </span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1">Wednesday </b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1">1</b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1">8</b></u></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1">th</b></u></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1"></b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted1">October</b></u></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted1">9:</b></span><span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted1">15 </b></span><span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted1">am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament </b></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">10am </span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">Mass, Saint </span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">Luke</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">, </span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">Evangelist</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1"> (</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">Feast</span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted1">)</span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Luke, born into a pagan family and a convert to the faith, was a companion of St. Paul. He composed the third Gospel and its sequel, the Acts of the Apostles.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span class="ContentPasted1">7pm – 8pm Parish Bible Study Group </span></b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">(see below for details)</span></i><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1"> </span></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Friday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">20</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">2:15pm St. Oswald's School Rosary Rally </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6pm Mass (Feria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1"><br> </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">21</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">st</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">10am Mass, Votive Mass of Our Lady (</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted1">celebrated in the Lady Chapel</span></i><b class="ContentPasted1">) </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">22</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">nd</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">10am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Mass </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">for the </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Twent</span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">y </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Ninth </span><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted1">Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1"><br> </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week (14<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October - 21<span><sup>st</sup> October</span>), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Mary Le Pla. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Last Week's Offertory Collection</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> £624.85. Thank you for your kind generosity.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">World Mission Sunday</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> World Mission Sunday this year will take place on 22nd October. On this day, the whole Church unites together through prayer for its missionary activity, and by collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world experiencing situations of poverty and turmoil. The theme chosen by the Holy Father is: 'Hearts on fire, feet on the move' (based on Luke 24). In his message for World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis encourages us all to set hearts ablaze with God's love and compassion for 'everyone has the right to receive the Gospel and we as Christ's followers have the duty to proclaim it without excluding anyone.' For more information about World Mission Sunday and how you can get involved, please visit https://missio.org.uk/world-mission-sunday-2023/.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Parish Oscott Trip</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Sunday (15<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October) the coach for Oscott will leave at <u><b class="ContentPasted1">12 noon prompt.</b></u> Once we arrive at the seminary there will be light refreshments to welcome us. Adam will give us a tour of the college, where Saint John Henry Newman and Blessed Dominic Barberi once walked, and allow us a glimpse of seminary life. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to join the Oscott community for Solemn Vespers in the college chapel before setting off home at 6:30pm. On the way back to Oswaldtwistle the coach will stop at Knutsford Services so that people can buy themselves a meal/snack/refreshments. Hopefully, we will be back at Oswaldtwistle for just after 9pm. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">Housekeeping: </b></i></p> <ul class="ContentPasted1"> <li class="ContentPasted1"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">If anybody has any food allergies, please see one of the stewards at the back of church and ask them to make a note of it.</i></p> </li><li class="ContentPasted1"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">As always, in compliance with health and safety, could you please write down your emergency contact details, just in the event of the unexpected, and pass them to Fr. O'Brien or one of the stewards. </i></p> </li><li> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">For any monies that are outstanding towards the trip could we ask that they are paid as soon as possible.</i></p> </li></ul> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Let's continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and all those involved in the formation of our future priests. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Safeguarding Training</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Tuesday (17<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> Oct) there is a clergy safeguarding training day for both our deanery, St. John Vianney, and the St. John Southworth Deanery. The day has been entitled '<i class="ContentPasted1">Back to Basics</i>' to help remind and emphasize the importance of good practice and the duty of care we have as a Church. You will see that the usual Tuesday Mass time has been changed because of this training day to 9:15am. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Hospital Emergency Call</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week I'll helping out the Catholic chaplaincy at the Royal Blackburn Hospital by going on the emergency 'on call' rota. As you'll appreciate an emergency is never planned and so it may mean that certain visits or appointments, I've made will be either delayed or postponed. Thank you to all our stewards in advance, whose invaluable help means that, even if I can't make it in time for a Mass the church is open for prayer. Let's pray for all the sick and those who care for them. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next session is Wednesday 18<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October from 7pm – 8pm. All are welcome. All you need is a Bible and an openness to come to know Our Lord better. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next warm welcome is on Tuesday 17<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October from 1pm – 3pm. Everyone and anyone are welcome! We have some talented parishioners who dispel the autumn blues with live upbeat music that everyone can sing along to. Plus, there's unlimited brews and fantastic homemade cake in a warm space. Why not come along and experience something different. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">A Message from The Friendship Club</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The Friendship Club are happy to say that we are now back to normality after the great loss of many members during the pandemic. We actually have only one member from St. Mary's so we would love to hear from anyone who would enjoy an afternoon of chat and entertainment and every fourth months visits and meals out. None of this will cost anything, all is provided by lottery money. We have good people who will bring you and take you home. If you would like more details ring me, Margaret on 01254 233 070. I look forward to hearing from you. If you leave a message on my land line, please speak slowly and clearly. Thank you. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Parish Social: Franco's</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Sunday 19<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> November 2023 there will be a parish social and fundraising event at Franco's starting from 1pm. The cost will be £20 for a Starter, Main Course & Dessert and will also include a donation to our Building Fund. After the meal there will be the opportunity for people to take part in stand-up Bingo (£2 per person per game). There will be a sign up sheet on the stewards desk (church narthex) and people will be able to give their monies to the stewards at the weekend Masses. Any dietary/allergies please make a note on the sign up sheet. The deadline for buying tickets will be Sunday 12<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> November. For more information contact Tony Alveston 07837386755</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Parish Summer Raffle: Last Call!</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> After this weekend (14<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup>/15<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October) all unclaimed raffle prizes from the summer will be recycled. If you have a winning ticket, then do bring it along.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">St. Oswald's School Foundation Governor Vacancy</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Mrs Kippax, the headteacher of St. Oswald's, one of our parish primary schools is appealing for anyone who would like to become a governor.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> "<i class="ContentPasted1">It's an exciting opportunity to be a part of shaping the educational, spiritual and personal development of our children, in particular the wellbeing of the school community as a whole. No direct knowledge of current education law, school organisation or governance is required but they should be willing to learn and to dedicate reasonable time to their responsibilities, along with attending relevant training courses provided by both the Diocese and Lancashire County Council. There would be 3 Full Governing Body meetings per year along with the opportunity to belong to one of the smaller committees, who also meet 3 times per year."</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> For more information, please contact the school: St. Oswald's R.C. Primary and Nursery School, Hartley Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NN; Tel: 01254 234924 </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">St. Mary's School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Wednesday morning Mrs Wolfenden's class joined us for the 10am parish Mass. We listened to the story of Jonah, the prophet who tried to run away from God and was swallowed by the whale! We were reminded that nobody can or should run from God, because He is love and wants to do such great things for us, if only we'd let Him.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Urgent call to pray for peace!</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The following words of inspiration and call to prayer are written by Sian Owen, who many of us know from leading the Rosary on a Saturday evening. My thanks to Sian for reminding me about the power of the Rosary.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> "<i class="ContentPasted1">Israel is reeling after the recent brutal surprise attack by Hamas. It is now at war, and Gaza is under siege. Untold numbers of innocent people on both sides will lose their lives, their loved ones and their livelihoods. This vicious conflict threatens to spread beyond the immediate borders of Israel. As the war in Ukraine drags on, a dangerous new conflict is erupting in the Middle East. Today's news is terrifying, relentless and hopeless.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">What can we do? Saying things like 'thoughts and prayers' can sometimes ring hollow. Go to a vigil? What's the point of standing outside holding candles? Shall we look at the sky and ask the universe to 'send good energy'? Yeah, right. We have no army, no political influence, we don't have billions in the bank. We are microscopic in the face of these seismic geopolitical forces. We are small, we are helpless, we can only look on in horror. But, still…</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">I lead the Rosary most Saturday evenings, and recently, on the altar, I got an uncanny sense of how tiny I am, and how big - huge - our prayers are. It was almost as if I could see the shining Hail Marys' skyrocket across the sky, shooting straight to where they were needed. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">It was a palpable, dizzying sense of the very real, deep power of the prayers we were saying. Pure, amazing, life-affirming, awesome, mountain-moving prayers. Big stuff from little people in a small church in a small town. And it gave me hope.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">If we believe in God, we have to stop paying lip service and commit to believing in the power of prayer. So, it follows that even if we don't see something with our eyes it doesn't mean it isn't true or real. And the power of prayer is very, very real.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">I can't offer solutions to the world's problems, but in our global village we can come together and pray for each other. And right now we MUST pray for our fellow brothers and sisters, of all faiths and nationalities, who are caught up in conflict. We must pray for hope for the families of the hostages. We must pray for the children trapped in conflict. We must pray that the Holy Spirit moves global leaders to step away from the brink of war and work for peace. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">So please, please come along to join us praying the Rosary before Mass on Saturday or Sunday. You may never know the good it will do, but you can be assured that you will be playing your part in working for peace in the world."</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">October: The Month of the Holy Rosary</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The month of October is traditionally dedicated to the Rosary because the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary falls on the 7<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October. Throughout this month there will be plenty of opportunity to pray the Rosary and spend time in prayer with Our Lady.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">The Holy Rosary prayed publicly in church: </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 14<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 15<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 21<sup class="ContentPasted1">st</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 22<sup class="ContentPasted1">nd</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 28<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 29<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This prayer to Saint Joseph was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889. He asked that it be added to the end of the Rosary, especially during the month of October, which is dedicated to the Rosary. This prayer may be said after the Hail Holy Queen and concluding prayer, and may also be used to conclude other Marian devotions.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">To you, O blessed Joseph,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">do we come in our tribulation,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">we confidently invoke your patronage also.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">Through that charity which bound you</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">and through the paternal love</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">with which you embraced the Child Jesus,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">O most loving father, ward off from us</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">every contagion of error and corrupting influence;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">O our most mighty protector, be kind to us</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">and from heaven assist us in our struggle</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">with the power of darkness.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">so now protect God's Holy Church</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">so that, supported by your example and your aid,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted1">Books to help with praying the Rosary</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Praying The Rosary Like Never Before</i> by Edward Sri</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Pocket Guide to the Rosary: Reflections from the Bible and the Saints</i> by Matt Fradd</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">The Holy Rosary through the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich</i> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> edited by Fr. Mark Higgins</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">10 Wonders of the Rosary</i> by Donald H. Calloway</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Of Men and Mary. How Six Men Won The Greatest Battle Of Their Lives</i> by Christine Watkins </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">A letter to the parishioners of St. Mary's from St. Oswald's School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">Dear Parishioners,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">Throughout the month of October, the children will be learning to pray the rosary. Our special month of prayer will finish with our 'Rosary Rally' on Friday 20<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">If you would like us to pray for you, your loved ones, your worries or hopes, please place your petitions in the box at the back of church and at our Rosary Rally on Friday 20<sup class="ContentPasted1">th</sup> October at 2:15pm, our whole school will pray together for those intentions in the box.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted1">From all at St. Oswald's R.C Primary School</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">LOURDES 2024 - OUR CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This coming year 2024 marks the Centenary of our first Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. We are hoping to organise a Deanery Group to join with the Diocesan Pilgrimage -26th July to 1st August. We also have some fundraising ideas to help defray the costs for any of our young people who want to join us. If you are interested in coming to Lourdes with us, then please register your interest by contacting Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's in Accrington by email: francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or Tel 01254 232920. Once we have an idea of how many are interested, we will be back in touch with prices and further details.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Diocesan Synod Prayer:</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Watch this space to learn more about the Big Listen that will be taking place. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Loving Father, </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">be with us as we seek new ways </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">of being your people in our Diocese. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">May each new day bring us closer to your son Jesus,</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">as we follow his teaching and become disciples of love.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">As we continue our Synodal journey, draw us closer to each other.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">May the truth of your Spirit enlighten us. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Open our hearts, as we listen to each other and reach out in love </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">to your people. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Stay with us, Lord, on our journey. Amen.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted1">St Joseph, Pray for Us.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Votive Candle Free Trial for October</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> During the summer I was contacted by St. Killians UK, a company who sell votive candles and stands, and asked would we like to test and try their product for a one month FREE trial! Many of you will have seen their votive candle stands in other churches from St. Alban's, Blackburn to St. Mary's, Burnley and as far as the Cathedral at Sacre Coeur, Paris. Some of the benefits of trying out St. Killians candles for the month are: </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more plastic waste or aluminum cups</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more unprotected flames</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Environmentally friendly</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more wax spillage on the floors</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Revenue generator for the parish</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Lifetime Guarantee</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Self-extinguishing candles helping with health and safety </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> There are blue lights in front of Our Lady's Chapel and Red lights in front of the Sacred Heart Chapel. Lighters are provided on each stand. On the trial votive stands there is a sign with the word SUGGESTED donation. This means <i><u><b class="ContentPasted1">it is not an order</b></u></i>, a directive from on high, the undisputed law but simply a guide, <i><u><b class="ContentPasted1">a suggestion</b></u></i>. I've noticed many churches who have these candles permanently ask for a donation of at least 30p which seems fair. Over the month do let me know your thoughts about the candles and I'll feed it back to the company. If the majority of parishioners feedback is positive, then I'm happy to continue with St. Killians but if the majority is negative then the old votive candle stands will return for the start of November. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Christian Leadership Formation Programme 2024</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Are you currently in Lower Sixth/Year 12/S5? Are you considering a public-facing career? Do you want to help build a Christian society? The Christian Leadership Formation programme uniquely offers a combination of stimulating and high-quality intellectual content, spiritual nourishment, personal development, inter-personal skills, team-building and socials in a tightly-knit community experience, with expert academics and professionals. Open to any student who is motivated by their faith and their studies, with bursaries available as needed. More information and applications via our new website www.christianleadershipformation.com , and please follow us on Instagram (@christianleadershipformation) for all the latest updates!</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted1">Catholic Youth Ministry Internships</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Castlerigg Manor (The Lancaster Diocese Retreat Centre) is looking for young Catholics aged 18-25 to join their Internship Programme. The scheme lasts for one or two years and gives participants wide ranging experience, skills, training, and qualifications as well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team based in the Lake District. For more information contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> God Bless and keep praying.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saint Joseph, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted1"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted1" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Fr. O'Brien</p> <br> </div> </div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947584201610179079.post-90161839864775394442023-10-06T15:14:00.001+01:002023-10-06T15:14:46.578+01:00Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 8th October 2023<div style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Sunday 8<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 2023</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="right" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">Masses </b> </u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">& Liturgies </b></u></i></font><font size="4" style="font-size:14pt"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">for the Coming Week…</b></u></i></font></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Friday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">6</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">11am Funeral Service for Avis Speers RIP at Accrington Crematorium Chapel, followed by burial at Dill Hall Cemetery</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6pm Mass, Saint Bruno, Priest (Memoria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Bruno of Cologne, Confessor, ecclesiastical writer, and founder of the Carthusian Order. He was born at Cologne about the year 1030; died 6 October, 1101.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> "<i class="ContentPasted0">For the devil may tempt the good, but he cannot find rest in them; for he is shaken violently, and upset, and driven out, now by their prayers, now by their tears of repentance, and now by their almsgiving and similar good works."</i> - St. Bruno</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">7</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">10am Mass, Our Lady of the Rosary (</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0">celebrated in the Lady Chapel</span></i><b class="ContentPasted0">) </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> '<i class="ContentPasted0">Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.' </i><span class="ContentPasted0">-St. Padre Pio</span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">8</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">10am Mass for the Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Tuesday 10<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6pm Mass, (Feria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0">Wednesday </b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0">11</b></u></span><sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0">th</b></u></span></sup><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0"></b></u></span><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0">October</b></u></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <font size="4" style="font-size:16pt"><span lang="en-US"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">9:</b></u></i></span></font><font size="4" style="font-size:16pt"><span lang="en-US"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">15</b></u></i></span></font><font size="4" style="font-size:16pt"><span lang="en-US"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">am </b></u></i></span></font><font size="4" style="font-size:16pt"><span lang="en-US"><i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">Mass</b></u></i></span></font><font size="4" style="font-size:16pt"><span lang="en-US"><u><b class="ContentPasted0"></b></u></span></font><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted0">(Feria)</b></span></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Thursday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">12</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted0">9:</b></span><span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted0">15 </b></span><span style="text-decoration:none"><b class="ContentPasted0">am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament </b></span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <b><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted0">10am </span></span><span lang="en-US"><span style="text-decoration:none" class="ContentPasted0">Mass, Saint Wilfrid, Bishop (Memoria)</span></span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> St. Wilfrid was born in Northumbria 634 A.D. and died in 709 A.D. As Bishop of York he was the first English bishop to appeal to the Pope. Although reinstated in York, he fell out again with the King and other bishops, and ministered in the East Midlands and finally at Hexham.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Friday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">13</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">5pm – 5:50pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6pm Mass, Saint Edward the Confessor (Memoria)</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0">St. Edward the Confessor became King of England in 1042; he was remarkable for his help to the poor. He died on 5</span><sup><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0"> January 1066. </span><b class="ContentPasted0"></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0"><br class="ContentPasted0"> </span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Saturday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">14</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0"> October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">9am – 9:50am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">10am Mass, Votive Mass of Our Lady (</b><i><span style="font-weight:normal" class="ContentPasted0">celebrated in the Lady Chapel</span></i><b class="ContentPasted0">) </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <span class="ContentPasted0">"I feel so happy to be able to help the children who beg me for protection. But so many do not ever come to me." —Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal<br> </span></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6pm The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">6:30pm Vigil Mass for the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Sunday </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">15</span><sup><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">th</span></sup><span lang="en-US"></span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">October</span></b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">9:30am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">The Holy Rosary for Peace in the World</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">10am </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Mass </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">for the </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Twent</span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">y </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Eighth </span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">Sunday in Ordinary Time</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">1</span><span lang="en-US" class="ContentPasted0">2 Noon Coach Departs for Oscott</span></b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Sanctuary Lamp</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This week (7<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October - 14<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October), the Sanctuary Lamp is for Winnie Hogan. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Last Week's Offertory Collection</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> £818.21. Thank you for your kind generosity.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Parish Oscott Trip</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Next Sunday, 15<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October, the coach for Oscott will leave at 12 noon prompt. Once we arrive at the seminary there will be light refreshments to welcome us. Adam will give us a tour of the college, where Saint John Henry Newman and Blessed Dominic Barberi once walked, and allow us a glimpse of seminary life. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to join the Oscott community for Solemn Vespers in the college chapel before setting off home at 6:30pm. On the way back to Oswaldtwistle the coach will stop at Knutsford Services so that people can buy themselves a meal/snack/refreshments. Hopefully, we will be back at Oswaldtwistle for just after 9pm. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Housekeeping: </b></i></p> <ul class="ContentPasted0"> <li class="ContentPasted0"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">If anybody has any food allergies please see one of the stewards at the back of church and ask them to make a note of it.</i></p> </li><li class="ContentPasted0"> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">As always, in compliance with health and safety, could you please write down your emergency contact details, just in the event of the unexpected, and pass them to Fr. O'Brien or one of the stewards. </i></p> </li><li> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">For any monies that are outstanding towards the trip could we ask that they are paid as soon as possible.</i></p> </li></ul> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Let's continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and all those involved in the formation of our future priests. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Lancashire Infirm Secular Clergy Fund</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> You will have noticed that Mass on Wednesday morning is at the slightly earlier time of 9:15am. The reason for this is that I'm attending the Annual General Meeting of a well-established and ancient charity called the Lancashire Infirm Secular Clergy Fund which I'm a member of. A little about it's background... </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, collections were made among Catholics for the support of those imprisoned as recusants and their impoverished families. Dame Elizabeth Allen, Cardinal William Allen's sister-in-law, was a prime mover. By the time of Charles II, imprisonment and death had become much less frequent and it was now the secular clergy who had most need of charity. Their religious confreres had the support of their communities in sickness and old age. The date of the first list of benefactors in the treasurer's accounts is from 1672 and the date of the earliest known constitution is from 1675. From an initial membership of 24, including St John Plessington, it peaked at 920 members in 1950 and 637 in 1995. Initially open to clergy working in Lancashire and Westmorland the geographical catchment has varied over the years and was last altered when the diocese of Lancaster was formed in 1924. The Rules, originally in Latin, were revised and issued in English in 1808. Further revisions were made in 1860, 1870, 1880, 1893, 1930 and 1957. The Fund continues to offer help to the secular clergy (diocesan priests) of the named dioceses (Liverpool, Salford, Lancaster) who are infirm and in need, as part of a tradition going back over 400 years. Let's pray the prayer of St Therese of the Child Jesus:</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for your unfaithful and tepid priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for your tempted priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for your lonely and desolate priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">For your young priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for your dying priests;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">for the souls of your priests in Purgatory.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me:</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">the priest who baptized me;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">the priests who absolved me from my sins;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">the priests who taught and instructed me;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way (especially …).</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Amen.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Friday 20th October, 7pm, St Edward's, Spring Lane, Lees, OL4 5AJ. Each month, our diocesan vocations team travels to a different deanery to hold a special Mass for the future of the priesthood in our diocese. Whether you're discerning a vocation to the priesthood, know someone who is, or would like to pray for vocations to our diocese, we would love to see you there! </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">October: The Month of the Holy Rosary</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The month of October is traditionally dedicated to the Rosary because the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary falls on the 7<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October. Throughout this month there will be plenty of opportunity to pray the Rosary and spend time in prayer with Our Lady.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">The Holy Rosary prayed publicly in church: </b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 7<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 8<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 14<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 15<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 21<sup class="ContentPasted0">st</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 22<sup class="ContentPasted0">nd</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saturday 28<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 6pm</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Sunday 29<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October 9:30am</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This prayer to Saint Joseph was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889. He asked that it be added to the end of the Rosary, especially during the month of October, which is dedicated to the Rosary. This prayer may be said after the Hail Holy Queen and concluding prayer, and may also be used to conclude other Marian devotions.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">To you, O blessed Joseph,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">do we come in our tribulation,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">we confidently invoke your patronage also.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Through that charity which bound you</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">and through the paternal love</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">with which you embraced the Child Jesus,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">O most loving father, ward off from us</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">every contagion of error and corrupting influence;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">O our most mighty protector, be kind to us</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">and from heaven assist us in our struggle</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">with the power of darkness.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">so now protect God's Holy Church</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">so that, supported by your example and your aid,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <b class="ContentPasted0">Books to help with praying the Rosary</b></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Praying The Rosary Like Never Before</i> by Edward Sri</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Pocket Guide to the Rosary: Reflections from the Bible and the Saints</i> by Matt Fradd</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">The Holy Rosary through the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich</i> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> edited by Fr. Mark Higgins</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">10 Wonders of the Rosary</i> by Donald H. Calloway</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Of Men and Mary. How Six Men Won The Greatest Battle Of Their Lives</i> by Christine Watkins </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">A letter to the parishioners of St. Mary's from St. Oswald's School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Dear Parishioners,</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Throughout the month of October the children will be learning to pray the rosary. Our special month of prayer will finish with our 'Rosary Rally' on Friday 20<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">If you would like us to pray for you, your loved ones, your worries or hopes, please place your petitions in the box at the back of church and at our Rosary Rally on Friday 20<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October at 2:15pm, our whole school will pray together for those intentions in the box.</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">From all at St. Oswald's R.C Primary School</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Parish Bible Study – St. John's Gospel</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The next session is Wednesday 18<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October from 7pm – 8pm. We've got to know Saint John, 'the disciple Jesus loved', a bit better and become more familiar with searching and referencing chapters and verses in the Bible. Our next session will be exploring chapters 1 – 3 of John's Gospel. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">St. Mary's Warm Welcome </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Our next gathering is on Tuesday 17<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> October from 1pm – 3pm. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Date for Your Diary</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The usual Friday 6pm Mass will be a Requiem Mass on the 10<sup class="ContentPasted0">th</sup> November for all deceased members of St. Mary's Choir.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">St. Oswald's School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Wednesday I was invited into the lower school to talk about the Joyful Mysteries. All the little ones were fascinated about Mary and St. Joseph having to search for Jesus who had gone missing and then found him teaching the priests and doctors in the Temple!</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">St. Mary's School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Thursday morning Mr Egan's Class joined us for the 10am parish Mass. We remembered St. Faustina who had been blessed by Our Lord to continue to reveal His love mercy to the world. The children were then tasked with producing their own Divine Mercy Image to share with friends and family. Miss Woodcock's Class came in the afternoon for a tour around church and heard the story of St. Patrick and the scary pirates!</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Sacred Heart School</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> On Thursday and Friday, I was invited into school to talk about the Sorrowful Mysteries with different classes. The sorrowful mysteries are sad, especially when we remember how Jesus, who loves us so much was treated. Yet in these mysteries there is hope and healing. I gave the example of medicine to the children. Some medicine tastes horrible yet we know it does us good. Seeing Jesus on the Cross was horrible yet he brought healing and salvation to the world through it. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Votive Candle Free Trial for October</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> During the summer I was contacted by St. Killians UK, a company who sell votive candles and stands, and asked would we like to test and try their product for a one month FREE trial! Many of you will have seen their votive candle stands in other churches from St. Alban's, Blackburn to St. Mary's, Burnley and as far as the Cathedral at Sacre Coeur, Paris. Some of the benefits of trying out St. Killians candles for the month are: </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more plastic waste or aluminum cups</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more unprotected flames</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Environmentally friendly</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> No more wax spillage on the floors</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Revenue generator for the parish</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Lifetime Guarantee</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Self-extinguishing candles helping with health and safety </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> There are blue lights in front of Our Lady's Chapel and Red lights in front of the Sacred Heart Chapel. Lighters are provided on each stand. On the trial votive stands there is a sign with the word SUGGESTED donation. This means <i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">it is not an order</b></u></i>, a directive from on high, the undisputed law but simply a guide, <i><u><b class="ContentPasted0">a suggestion</b></u></i>. I've noticed many churches who have these candles permanently ask for a donation of at least 30p which seems fair. Over the month do let me know your thoughts about the candles and I'll feed it back to the company. If the majority of parishioners feedback is positive, then I'm happy to continue with St. Killians but if the majority is negative then the old votive candle stands will return for the start of November. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Catholic Youth Ministry Internships</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Castlerigg Manor (The Lancaster Diocese Retreat Centre) is looking for young Catholics aged 18-25 to join their Internship Programme. The scheme lasts for one or two years and gives participants wide ranging experience, skills, training, and qualifications as well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team based in the Lake District. For more information contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">A Message from The Friendship Club</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The Friendship Club are happy to say that we are now back to normality after the great loss of many members during the pandemic. We actually have only one member from St. Mary's so we would love to hear from anyone who would enjoy an afternoon of chat and entertainment and every fourth months visits and meals out. None of this will cost anything, all is provided by lottery money. We have good people who will bring you and take you home. If you would like more details ring me, Margaret on 01254 233 070. I look forward to hearing from you. If you leave a message on my land line, please speak slowly and clearly. Thank you. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">The Diocesan Synod</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Over the next few weeks, we will hear more about the Synod and the practical ways in which our experiences as a parish will now be heard and recorded. Our parish Synod Reps are Mike Cowley, Joel Garrigan and Sharon Keenan-Siddle.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">The Synod was formally launched by Bishop John at the Chrism Mass on during Holy Week 2023. In his decree he said:</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Pope Francis calls us to listen to the Spirit more attentively to discern how we can better be God's Church, given the challenges and opportunities that we face.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Having sought the necessary advice, and consulted with the Presbyteral Council (c.f. Canon 461 §1) I have decided to convoke a Synod of the Diocese (Canons 460-468), to run alongside the remaining aspects of the Universal Synod. A Diocesan Synod is a formal gathering of the People of God, lay women and men, consecrated religious, deacons and priests with me, your Bishop.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">As the Church of Salford, in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, we will embark upon a more intense listening to what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our Diocese so as to discern God's plan for our journey in the years to come.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">In convoking the Diocesan Synod, I am calling us to be bold and creative in listening to how the Spirit may be speaking to us today in Scripture, Tradition, and in the voices or those within and beyond our Catholic community. </i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">As we begin the Diocesan Synod we entrust our journey to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Patron, with St. Joseph, of our Diocese. She is the mother and first disciple of Jesus and reminds us to be attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">In accord with Canon Law and the Instruction on Diocesan Synods, I hereby decree the Convocation of the Synod for the Diocese of Salford which is now in existence, and which will continue until the Final Synod Gathering in 2025.</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i class="ContentPasted0">Never has it been more necessary, sisters and brothers, for us to call upon the Lord with that simple and most necessary prayer "Stay with us, Lord, on our Journey."</i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">LOURDES 2024 - OUR CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> This coming year 2024 marks the Centenary of our first Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. We are hoping to organise a Deanery Group to join with the Diocesan Pilgrimage -26th July to 1st August. We also have some fundraising ideas to help defray the costs for any of our young people who want to join us. If you are interested in coming to Lourdes with us, then please register your interest by contacting Fr Francis Wadsworth at St Anne's in Accrington by email: francis.wadsworth@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or Tel 01254 232920. Once we have an idea of how many are interested, we will be back in touch with prices and further details.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Diocesan Day Retreat - The Feeding of the 5,000</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Wednesday 18th October, 11.30am – 3pm. Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella's, Lostock Hall. The Diocese of Salford's Department for Formation is delighted to announce the return of its regular day retreat programme. Join experienced retreat leader Donna Worthington as she explores the Gospel story of The Feeding of the 5,000 in our first session. Retreats cost £20 per person and booking ahead is advised. Please contact the parish office on 01772 335387 or email office@saintgerards.org.uk to book your place.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">National SVP Young Adults Retreat</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> 24th-26th November, Hebron Hall Christian Centre, Dinas Powys, CF64 4YB</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Join the SVP for a weekend of meeting others who are passionate about making a difference in their local communities. It will be a weekend of prayer and reflection with times of volunteering and action, including a visit to St Vincent's, Ely Bridge. Cost: £50</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> To find out more and to book, email: youngvincentians@svp.org.uk</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Caritas Diocese of Salford's Big Sleep Out</b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> The annual Caritas Big Sleep Out is back! This autumn, people across the diocese are being challenged to sleep out under the stars for one night only to raise funds and awareness of people experiencing homelessness in our diocese. Taking place on Friday 13th October, this is one of the most important events in the Caritas annual calendar, helping our diocesan charity make a very real impact on the lives of local people. Find out more and register at <a href="http://www.caritassalford.org.uk/big-sleep-out-2023/" id="OWA4d8ba897-f85e-7581-c53c-b6ab6ef2d10c" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"> www.caritassalford.org.uk/big-sleep-out-2023/</a></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <u><b class="ContentPasted0">Job Vacancies </b></u></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Diocese of Salford - Communications Assistant (replacement role)</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Full time, 12-month fixed-term contract</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 35 hours per week - normally worked weekdays though will include one Sunday per month</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £19,838 - £23,936, depending on skills and experience</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Diocese of Salford - Financial Accountant (replacement role) </b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Full time, permanent</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 35 hours per week - to be worked Mon-Fri, though some flexibility is required.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £43,260 - £53,178 depending on skills and experience</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Diocese of Salford - Accounts Payable Officer (replacement role) </b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Full time, permanent</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 35 hours per week - to be worked Mon-Fri</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £23,793 - £29,248 per annum depending on skills & experience</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <i><b class="ContentPasted0">Parish of St Augustine's, Manchester - Cleaner</b></i></p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Appointment Type: Part-time, permanent</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Working hours: 15 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis as agreed by the Parish Priest. </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Location: St Augustine's Presbytery, Grosvenor Square, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BW</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Salary: £10.90 per hour</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:100%"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> God Bless and keep praying.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Our Lady of Oswaldtwistle, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Saint Joseph, pray for us.</p> <p lang="en-US" class="western" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> <br class="ContentPasted0"> </p> <p lang="en-US" class="western ContentPasted0" align="left" style="margin-bottom:0cm;font-weight:normal;line-height:100%;text-decoration:none"> Fr. O'Brien</p> <br> </div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com