Please check the Diocese section for weekly news of events and news from our diocese.
See below the Newsletter for last weekend.

See below the Newsletter, an article from the Diocese regarding a 'synodal' process launched by Pope Francis.
Synod simply means ‘journeying together’. The Holy Father is inviting us to listen deeply to one another; to discern what God is saying to the Church.

Newsletter for Sunday 21st November – Christ the King   (B) 
MASS TIMES this week
           Monday                        10.00am        Weekday Mass
           Tuesday                        10.00am        Weekday Mass
           Wednesday                  10.00am        Requiem Mass for Arthur P Hindley
           Thursday                      10.00am         Eucharistic Service
           Friday                            10.00am        Weekday Mass
           Saturday                       10.00am        Weekday Mass & 5.30pm Vigil Mass of Sunday                                                   
           Sunday                          10.30am        Sunday Mass – 1st Sunday of Advent – Year (C)
 
CONFESSIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER SATURDAY 10.00AM MASS
 Readers: Saturday 20th November – Matthew   Sunday 21st November – Paul   Weekdays - John                      
         Eucharistic Ministers:  Saturday 20th November – Catherine K & Peter
                                                  Sunday 21st November – Catherine L & David

Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week:
     Lately Dead:                   Cath Sinacola, Paul Reilly, Arthur Chadwick.
     Anniversaries:                Thomas Mills, John Riley, Fred Smith.
     Others & November Remembrances: 
                                     Sayers & Riley Families & Paul White, Mary Anne O’Neil (B/day), In thanks
                                     giving to St. Jude, Mary Ellen & Alfie England, Holy Souls & Forgotten Souls.
                                                           
Bidding Prayers: - Reader:           God our Father, we pray to you with Jesus
                                 Response:       may your Kingdom come.  
                                      
Fr. Wilson’s comments on today’s Mass Readings:
 
Daniel:  Daniel the prophet, sees a vision of ‘One like the Son of Man’.  He is in special fellowship with ‘One of Great Age’.
 
Revelation:  The Apocalyptic vision of Daniel is echoed in the Vision of St. John – the Kingdom of God is established.  The King is the Beginning and End of all things.
 
Gospel – John:  John recalls for us the conversation between Jesus and Pilot – about ‘The Kingdom’ – but Jesus tells him that the nature of ‘The Kingdom’ is unlike any earthly realm.
 
This weekend we rejoice in the celebration of Christ the Universal King.  His Kingdom is established amongst us now – it is not just for the future in Heaven – but for the people of God in the present age.
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ON BECOMING A CATHOLIC:   A collection of thoughts for those exploring our Faith can be found on the Diocesan Website www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk   a link is also to be found on our Parish Website.  Please explore these pages if you would like to know more about ‘The Faith’ we share.
 
COVID 19:  PLEASE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE SANITISING OF HANDS AND WEARING OF MASKS AGAINST THE SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS.
NOVEMBER is the month of the HOLY SOULS:  Each day in this month we remember, especially at Mass, our Loved ones and those who have encouraged us to play our full part in the establishment of His Kingdom on earth.
 
HOLY SOULS – NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE:  PLEASE USE THE BOOK AND MASS OFFERING BOX TO RECORD YOUR PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES.
 
WHEN VISITING OUR LADY’S CHAPEL FOR MEDITATION AND PRAYER, PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PRAYERS THE PEOPLE MENTIONED IN OUR MEMORIAL BOOK.
 
Memorial Book: The following names are included for NOVEMBER.  Agnes Smith, Albert Firby, Ann Brennan, Christine Dalton, Doris Walker, Edward Wrall, Ellen Edwards, Fred Smith, Joan Real, Joan Roche, John Riley, John Smith, Joseph England, Margaret
Brennan, Mary Wood, Natalie Ann Beckett, Patricia Loughman, Patricia Saunders,
Patrick Doherty, Thomas Hagan, Thomas Mills, Tony Hayden, Unsung Hero’s known to God, Veronica Jones (B/day), William Craig, Wilma Ogden, Winifred Hagan,
Sandra Fitzpatrick, Michael John Longbottom.
 
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
 

Christmas Raffle – 1st Prize £100 + various other prizes.
Tickets £1 each or £5 per strip.
Donations of gifts, bottles, perfumes, chocolates etc would be welcome, along with donations towards the 1st Prize. Draw to be held on Sunday 19th December.
 
Notices
BAPTISMS:   We are pleased to see a return to worship and prayer amongst our new parents and their families.  May we remind all those who come to church that we continue to observe the disciplines of good behaviour – the wearing of masks and respectful, prayerful, consideration for others in church.
 
CONFESSIONS:  Confessions will be held in the Lady Chapel – immediately after the Saturday 10.00am Mass.  This is until it is permitted to re-open the Confessional box.  Such enclosed spaces – even
wearing Masks – is not yet permitted.
 
PIETY STALL:   We have put the Christmas and Confirmation items out on display.  All items are priced individually.  If nobody on sales, please put your money in the Honesty Box under the card table.
 
OFFERTORY GIFTS:  For the time being we continue to have the Offertory Collection Basket at the
entrance of Church.  Should you prefer, your offertory would be welcome using Standing Orders through your bank.  Forms are available at the back of Church.  This means of planned giving is very efficient and helpful.
 
DROYLSDEN CATHOLIC CLUB:   
We are joined this Sunday with members of the Droylsden Catholic Club in remembrance of all the Club’s deceased past members.
 
Readers, Eucharistic Ministers & Stewards:   Could you please sign the sheets in the entrance area for the days when you will be able to help over the Christmas and New Year Period.  Thank you, Linda.
 
Next Week:
Readers – Saturday 27th November – Linda   Sunday 28th November – Anthonia    Weekdays – John 
Eucharistic Ministers:     Saturday 27th November – Linda & Joan P
                                          Sunday 28th November – Joan M & Samantha

Introduction
Pope Francis has launched a worldwide ‘synodal’ process. Synod simply means ‘journeying together’. The Holy Father is inviting us to listen deeply to one another; to discern what God is saying to the Church, and to enter into a dialogue about how we can journey together into the future. We will have our own synodal pathway, within our parishes and communities in the Diocese of Salford, united with every diocese across the world. Then, after national and continental gatherings, the Synod of Bishops will gather in Rome in 2023 to reflect on what has been heard.
We invite you to reflect on the following questions in a spirit of prayer and discernment. A prayer to the Holy Spirit, and a piece of scripture taken from the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35), can be found on the back page of this booklet.
Reflection Questions
1. Your experience during the Covid-19 Pandemic
What has been your experience of your parish/community during the Pandemic?
2. Listening
How can we best listen to each other, in the Church and in the wider world?
3. Speaking Out
How we do we communicate with each other in our groups, parishes, diocese? Do we have the freedom to speak openly in a loving way?
4. Celebrating
In what ways does prayer and the celebration of Mass enable us to encounter Jesus more deeply and empower us in our daily lives?
5. Listening to the Holy Spirit
What do you sense the Holy Spirit asking of the Church?
6. The Journeying Companions
Who walks with us on our journey of faith? What persons or groups are marginalised?

7. Sharing in the Mission
How can we best share the Good News of Jesus with others? What difference are we currently making?
8. Dialogue in Church and Society
In what ways do our parishes/communities speak to each other and the wider society? How could we do this better?
9. With the other Christian Denominations and other faiths
How are we as a community listening to, and enriched by, other Christian denominations and other faiths?
10. Authority and Participation
In what ways do we take collective responsibility (priest and lay faithful collaboration) for our community? What are the fruits of this collaboration, and what are the obstacles and challenges?
11. Discerning and Deciding
How do we discern together the direction in which the Holy Spirit is leading us? How can we develop this shared responsibility together?
12. Growing and Journeying Together
What support do we need to help us grow as a Church journeying together, listening to each other and the Spirt?
13. Additional Comments
Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Join the Conversation
You can make a response collectively as a parish community or individually via the online form or using the paper form. For more information, please contact us:
Online: Post: Email: Tel:
www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Synod, Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP synod@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
0161 817 2214
Please send in your response before  Rev. B. Wilson. MA. PP.


Rev. B. Wilson. MA. PP.