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SUNDAY 10th MARCH – 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (B) (MOTHER’S DAY)
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Tuesday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Wednesday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Thursday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Friday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass with School Children
7.00pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
5.30pm Vigil of Sunday Mass
Sunday 10.30am Sunday Mass – 5th Sunday of Lent
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10AM MASS ON SATURDAY
Readers: Saturday – Linda Sunday – Ronnie Weekdays – John, Mary, Linda or Joan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday – Joan P & Peter Sunday – Joan M & David
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Martin Hinches, Roy Wilshaw.
Anniversaries: Joan O’Shaughnessy – Ashworth, Winifred Williams, Peter Burton. Eamon O’Reilly
Mother’s Day
Intentions: Georgina Doyle, Mary Anne O’Neil, Margaret Wilkes, Barbara Aspinall, Lilian Kay.
Others: Sayers & Riley Families & Paul White, Our Lady & St. Peregrines Care & St. Blaise.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: Father, forgive us our sins,
Response: as we forgive those who sin against us.
Readings: Fr. Wilsons Comments:
1st Reading: A reading from the second book of Chronicles:
The history of Jerusalem, the temple and people of God, are united in establishing the Kingdom of God in their midst.
2nd Reading: A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians:
The Revelation of God’s will, His Kingdom and power, are summed up in the appearance of God as the Light of Truth.
Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John:
God reveals Himself as the Light of the World and calls us to worship Him as our hope and salvation: The light of God gives new Vision to the eyes even of the blind.
In God we come to a new appreciation of God’s love.
MOTHER’S DAY: WE REJOICE IN THE LOVE OF OUR FAMILIES THAT LEADS US TO A NEW
APPRECIATION OF GOD’S SPIRIT OF LOVE. OUR MOTHER’S LOVE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR LIVES AS A FAMILY, WHICH LEADS TO A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF MOTHERHOOD AND THEIR VARIOUS ROLES IN FAMILY LIVING. WE PRAY FOR OUR MOTHERS HERE AND IN HEAVEN.
Memorial Book:
The following names are included for MARCH:
Ann Fryer, Alf Young, Bernard Black, Bernard Swinburn, Bronislaw Szal, Edith Young, Eveline Haughton (B/day), Florence Riley, Irene Winston, Joan Cullen,
John McCaugherty, Joseph Edwards, Joyce Moore, Margaret Mitchell, Maria (baby miscarriage), Maureen McCourt, Michelle Jones, Molly Loughman, Norman Fyvie, Patrick Maguire, Paul Jeffries, Peter Burton, Sandra Whelan, Winifred Williams,
Agnes Burns. Eamon Patrick O’Reilly.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
Forms are available at the book for you to have your loved ones included.
NOTICES
SPECIAL FOLK SINGING EVENT TODAY (SUNDAY) 8-00PM TO 10-30PM AT THE CATHOLIC CLUB:
PLEASE COME ALONG FOR A SING-A-LONG FOLK NIGHT WITH FR. WILSON AND FRIENDS. SONGS FOR THE IRISH AND FOR THE ENGLISH, LOCAL AND DISTANT FOLK SONGS. COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE EVENING WITH FELLOW PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS.
ST. STEPHENS LENTEN RETREAT- EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT/CONFESSIONS/STATIONS OF THE CROSS – FRIDAY 22ND MARCH AT 7PM TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR HOLY WEEK. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL PRIESTS AVAILABLE FOR CONFESSIONS.
MASS FOR THE SICK: This month will be held on Saturday 23rd March at the 10-00am Mass. There is no 10-00am mass the Saturday after it being Holy Saturday. Please bring your family members and friends for healing prayers.
SALFORD DIOCESE CHRISM MASS: Will take place at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Livesey Street, Collyhurst on Wednesday 27th March at 11am. Our Parish has been allocated 3 tickets to attend this Mass. If you would like to attend this special Mass, kindly see Fr. Callistus after Mass.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR NEW BOXES OF COLLECTION ENVELOPES FROM THE TABLE IN THE FOYER:
People with numbers above 100 have been allocated new numbers.
DEANERY LENTEN MASSES: The last Lenten Mass is this Wednesday 13th March at St. Brigid’s RC Church, Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DR at 7.30pm.
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: Droylsden Food Bank are short of the following: tinned potatoes, tinned carrots, pasta sauce, jam, cartons of juice and long-life milk, toiletries. They are of course grateful for all items of food. Many thanks for your continued support, Stella Chorlton.
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE: There are still places available for Salford Diocese’s 1 and 2-day
Pilgrimages on Saturday/Sunday 4th and 5th May 2024. For enquiries tel. 0161-817 2214 (or) 07436 077509. Details on the Notice Board at the entrance to church.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: Escorted tour to Westport, Knock and Co. Mayo – 7th April 2024 - £899 p.p. Price includes flight, 5 nights in 4 star hotel, bed, breakfast. Lunch on 3 days. All entertainment and excursions included. Contact Patricia (or) Natalie on 01268 762278 (or) 07740 175557.
Next Week:
Readers: Saturday – Mary Sunday – Paul Weekdays – John, Mary, Linda or Joan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday- Joan S & Linda Sunday – Catherine L & Samantha
Synod Prayer: Loving Father, be with us as we seek new ways of being your people in our Diocese.
May each new day bring us closer to your son Jesus,
as we follow his teaching and become disciples of love.
As we continue our Synodal journey, draw us closer to each other.
May the truth of your Spirit enlighten us.
Open our hearts, as we listen to each other and reach out in love to your people.
Stay with us, Lord, on our journey. Amen.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us, St. Joseph, Pray for Us
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Tuesday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Wednesday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Thursday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass
Friday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass with School Children
7.00pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 10.00am Lent Weekday Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
5.30pm Vigil of Sunday Mass
Sunday 10.30am Sunday Mass – 5th Sunday of Lent
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10AM MASS ON SATURDAY
Readers: Saturday – Linda Sunday – Ronnie Weekdays – John, Mary, Linda or Joan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday – Joan P & Peter Sunday – Joan M & David
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Martin Hinches, Roy Wilshaw.
Anniversaries: Joan O’Shaughnessy – Ashworth, Winifred Williams, Peter Burton. Eamon O’Reilly
Mother’s Day
Intentions: Georgina Doyle, Mary Anne O’Neil, Margaret Wilkes, Barbara Aspinall, Lilian Kay.
Others: Sayers & Riley Families & Paul White, Our Lady & St. Peregrines Care & St. Blaise.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: Father, forgive us our sins,
Response: as we forgive those who sin against us.
Readings: Fr. Wilsons Comments:
1st Reading: A reading from the second book of Chronicles:
The history of Jerusalem, the temple and people of God, are united in establishing the Kingdom of God in their midst.
2nd Reading: A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians:
The Revelation of God’s will, His Kingdom and power, are summed up in the appearance of God as the Light of Truth.
Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John:
God reveals Himself as the Light of the World and calls us to worship Him as our hope and salvation: The light of God gives new Vision to the eyes even of the blind.
In God we come to a new appreciation of God’s love.
MOTHER’S DAY: WE REJOICE IN THE LOVE OF OUR FAMILIES THAT LEADS US TO A NEW
APPRECIATION OF GOD’S SPIRIT OF LOVE. OUR MOTHER’S LOVE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR LIVES AS A FAMILY, WHICH LEADS TO A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF MOTHERHOOD AND THEIR VARIOUS ROLES IN FAMILY LIVING. WE PRAY FOR OUR MOTHERS HERE AND IN HEAVEN.
Memorial Book:
The following names are included for MARCH:
Ann Fryer, Alf Young, Bernard Black, Bernard Swinburn, Bronislaw Szal, Edith Young, Eveline Haughton (B/day), Florence Riley, Irene Winston, Joan Cullen,
John McCaugherty, Joseph Edwards, Joyce Moore, Margaret Mitchell, Maria (baby miscarriage), Maureen McCourt, Michelle Jones, Molly Loughman, Norman Fyvie, Patrick Maguire, Paul Jeffries, Peter Burton, Sandra Whelan, Winifred Williams,
Agnes Burns. Eamon Patrick O’Reilly.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
Forms are available at the book for you to have your loved ones included.
NOTICES
SPECIAL FOLK SINGING EVENT TODAY (SUNDAY) 8-00PM TO 10-30PM AT THE CATHOLIC CLUB:
PLEASE COME ALONG FOR A SING-A-LONG FOLK NIGHT WITH FR. WILSON AND FRIENDS. SONGS FOR THE IRISH AND FOR THE ENGLISH, LOCAL AND DISTANT FOLK SONGS. COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE EVENING WITH FELLOW PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS.
ST. STEPHENS LENTEN RETREAT- EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT/CONFESSIONS/STATIONS OF THE CROSS – FRIDAY 22ND MARCH AT 7PM TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR HOLY WEEK. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL PRIESTS AVAILABLE FOR CONFESSIONS.
MASS FOR THE SICK: This month will be held on Saturday 23rd March at the 10-00am Mass. There is no 10-00am mass the Saturday after it being Holy Saturday. Please bring your family members and friends for healing prayers.
SALFORD DIOCESE CHRISM MASS: Will take place at St. Patrick’s RC Church, Livesey Street, Collyhurst on Wednesday 27th March at 11am. Our Parish has been allocated 3 tickets to attend this Mass. If you would like to attend this special Mass, kindly see Fr. Callistus after Mass.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR NEW BOXES OF COLLECTION ENVELOPES FROM THE TABLE IN THE FOYER:
People with numbers above 100 have been allocated new numbers.
DEANERY LENTEN MASSES: The last Lenten Mass is this Wednesday 13th March at St. Brigid’s RC Church, Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DR at 7.30pm.
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: Droylsden Food Bank are short of the following: tinned potatoes, tinned carrots, pasta sauce, jam, cartons of juice and long-life milk, toiletries. They are of course grateful for all items of food. Many thanks for your continued support, Stella Chorlton.
WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE: There are still places available for Salford Diocese’s 1 and 2-day
Pilgrimages on Saturday/Sunday 4th and 5th May 2024. For enquiries tel. 0161-817 2214 (or) 07436 077509. Details on the Notice Board at the entrance to church.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: Escorted tour to Westport, Knock and Co. Mayo – 7th April 2024 - £899 p.p. Price includes flight, 5 nights in 4 star hotel, bed, breakfast. Lunch on 3 days. All entertainment and excursions included. Contact Patricia (or) Natalie on 01268 762278 (or) 07740 175557.
Next Week:
Readers: Saturday – Mary Sunday – Paul Weekdays – John, Mary, Linda or Joan S.
Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday- Joan S & Linda Sunday – Catherine L & Samantha
Synod Prayer: Loving Father, be with us as we seek new ways of being your people in our Diocese.
May each new day bring us closer to your son Jesus,
as we follow his teaching and become disciples of love.
As we continue our Synodal journey, draw us closer to each other.
May the truth of your Spirit enlighten us.
Open our hearts, as we listen to each other and reach out in love to your people.
Stay with us, Lord, on our journey. Amen.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us, St. Joseph, Pray for Us