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Below newsletter there are details of a Pilgrimage to Knock, Ireland, in June 2023.

Sunday 21st May – 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER    (A) 
MASS TIMES
           Monday                      10.00am      Easter Weekday Mass                                     
           Tuesday                      10.00am      Easter Weekday Mass
           Wednesday                10.00am      Easter Weekday Mass
           Thursday                     10.00am     Easter Weekday Mass
           Friday                          10.00am      Easter Weekday Mass 
           Saturday                     10.00am      Easter Weekday Mass
                                                   5.30pm      Vigil of Sunday Mass                                           
           Sunday                        10.30am       PENTECOST SUNDAY
 
CONFESSIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER MASS ON SATURDAY MORNING
                           
Readers: Saturday Vigil Mass – Mary   Sunday Mass – Ronnie   Weekdays- John & Mary
Eucharistic:  Saturday Vigil Mass – Linda & Joan P   Sunday Mass – David & Joan M

Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead:              Roy Worsley, John O’Brien.
Anniversaries:         
Others:                      Sayers & Riley Families and Paul White, Our Lady & St Peregrines Care &
                                    Prayers to St. Blaise, Adrien McCaugharty, J.J. O’Neil (B/day),
                                    Tracey Howard (sick)
                                   
Bidding Prayers:            Reader:                 Come, Holy Spirit,                                 
                                          Response:            fill the hearts of your faithful.
 
Fr. Wilson’s comments on Mass Readings:
 
1st Reading – A reading from the Acts of the Apostles:
After the Ascension of the Lord the Disciples returned to Jerusalem together with Mary, the Lord’s Mother and some other companions.  They were waiting for the Promised Gift of the Spirit.
 
2nd Reading – A reading from the first letter of St. Peter:
The followers of Jesus may suffer as He did, but Christians are called to suffer with Jesus.  It is to be part of their life of following in service.
 
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John:
Jesus does not abandon us; He promises that He will stay with us even in the acquiescence of
suffering. He promises to be with us for all time.  A new unity will be revealed as the way towards eternity.
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LAST THURSDAY we celebrated the Ascension of the Lord.  We stay looking forward to the next Coming of the Risen Lord at the end of time and in our present living reality
Memorial Book: The following names are included for MAY:  
Agnes Jones (B/day), Alexander Wright Grey, Anthony Lowe, Bernard Tipler
(Anniv & B/day), Catherine Dootson, Charlie Holland, Florence Mary Cowap, Fr. Willie Fallon (B/day Anniv), Jane Schofield, Joan Jeffries, John Saunders, Kevin Bernard Quinn, Lily Whelan, Martin Coates, Mary Ellen Craig, Mary Jane Kelly, Mary Torkington (B/day), Maureen McCleen nee Smith, Norman Martin (B/day), Phyllis Hunt, Tony Quirke, Roy Donnelly, Teresa O’Donnell, Thomas Holland, Yolanda Craig (B/day), Harold Fitzpatrick, Bernard McKenna.
 
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
 
NOTICES:                                              
FR. JOACHIM APPEAL:  Many thanks for your support for Fr. Joachim in Nigeria who has asked us to help provide money for a new roof for the school hall.  The bucket collection over the last 2 weeks raised £190.07.  We will be sending him £300 to assist him. He has sent his thanks and is hoping to see us for one Sunday in July this year.
 
CONFIRMATIONS:  Children aged 13+ will be being proposed for Confirmation.  If your child is ready for Confirmation, but not attending a Catholic Secondary School, please make contact with me after Mass.  Fr. Wilson.
 
CONSULTATION RE PARISH SCHOOLS:  The Governors of the School have decided to join the Emmaus Catholic Trust Academy which joins us with seven other local Catholic schools. More details will be available at the back of Church next week, please help yourself to a leaflet.
 
PIETY STALL:  Lots of really nice items are in stock.  Please make sure you have got your First Communion, Confirmation cards and gifts, as there is bound to be a demand in the next few weeks.
 
MANCHESTER AND SALFORD ECUMENICAL WHIT WALKS:    On Monday 29th May at 10 am the Manchester and Salford Ecumenical Whit Walks will return to the streets of Manchester once again.  This is the first time the Walks have taken place since 2019, when more than 1,000 people joined this 200-year-old tradition.  This year the Procession will leave Cathedral Gardens at 10 am and will
process to the centre of town for an Act of Worship, before returning to Manchester Cathedral.
 
THANKING RED BOX HOLDERS: Missio is the Pope’s charity for World Mission. They ignite god’s love by helping local missionaries to work alongside global communities who are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief. On behalf of the Mill Hill Missionaries (Missio) we thank you for your continued support for the global church, through prayer and generous giving, despite the challenging times we live in, St Stephen’s has raised £315 so far this year.  Together, through the Red Box we will continue to support communities around the world as they share the Gospel message.
If you don’t have a Red Box at home, please help yourself to a spare box at the back of church and complete the registration form. Alice Kirwin and Frank Etchells are our representatives for Missio.
 
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK:
Droylsden Food Bank inform us that they are desperately short of Long-Life Milk, Cordials, Tinned Fruit, Beans for use in Vegetarian meals, Nappies size 5 and above and Toiletries.  All contributions are of course greatly appreciated. 
 
Next Week:
Readers:  Saturday 27th May – Linda    Sunday 28th May – Anthonia   Weekdays John & Mary
Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 27th May – Catherine K & Peter Sunday 28th May – Ronnie & Samantha

Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine & Co. Mayo Liverpool, Salford & Isle of Man
Monday 26th June 2023
Depart Liverpool 13:10 – Arrive Knock 14:15
Depart Manchester 09:00 – Arrive Knock 10:10
Friday 30th June 2023
Depart Knock 17:00 – Arrive Liverpool 18:00
Depart Knock 07:45 – Arrive Manchester 08:55
Monday 26th June 2023
Depart UK. 20 Minutes transfer to Knock Shrine. Hotel Check In. Dinner and welcome meeting
Tuesday 27th June 2023
A Day in Knock. Tour of Museum and Grounds. Mass. Lunch. Private Time. Dinner followed by entertainment.
Wednesday 28th June 2023
Mass in Fr. Peyton Centre with tour. Lunch. Onwards to Museum of Country Life. Return to Hotel for Dinner. Free evening.
Thursday 29th June 2023
Guided tour of Ballintubber Abbey with Mass. Lunch. Visit the holy mountain Croagh Patrick. Enjoy some shopping time in Westport. Return to hotel for Dinner and farewell entertainment.
Friday 30th June 2023
Morning Mass, time permitting. Private time before return flight.
Price of £699.00 per person Package includes: Flight with 10kg Luggage from UK. 4 night’s accommodation on Full Board basis in 3* Knock House Hotel. All entertainment, excursions and guided tours. Assistance from Knock Pilgrimages representative.
Single room supplement of £150.00
​Contact: Patricia Tel: 01268 762 278 Mob: 07740 175 557 knockpilgrimages@gmail.com

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