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8th FEBRUARY – 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Weekday Mass
Tuesday 10.00am Weekday Mass- Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Wednesday 10.00am Weekday Mass
Thursday 10.00am Weekday Mass
1.00pm Requiem Mass for Rosina Coleman
Friday 10.00am Weekday Mass with School Children
Saturday 10.00am Weekday Mass- Feast of Saints. Cyril, monk and Methodius, Bishop
5.30pm Vigil of Sunday Mass
Sunday 10.30am 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10-00 AM MASS ON SATURDAYS
Mass
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 7th February
Mary
Joan P & Joan S
Sunday 8th February
Ronnie & Donna
Anthonia & Kay
Saturday 14th February
Joan P
Linda & Catherine K
Sunday 15th February
Megan & Naomi
Catherine L & Samantha
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Stephen Mulhall, Rosina Coleman, June Donoghue
Anniversaries: Agnes Miller, David Trevor Cookson, Bert Ellis, John Jones (2)
Others: Eileen McGregor (70th B/day), Sayers & Riley Families & Paul and Ann White,
For all the sick of the Parish, Our Lady & St. Peregrines Care & Prayers to St.
Blaise, Mary & Stuart Bailey (B/days), Julie Jones, Julie & Derek Vaughan -
(Special Intention) (2), The Fitzpatrick & Miller Families, St. Anne Groorke,
Tony Kinsella, Fr Bernard Wilson.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: Lord, in your mercy,
Response: hear our prayer.
Comments from today’s Readings:
1st Reading – A reading from the prophet Isaiah:
The prophet exhorts the people to remember and assist all those in need. The help you give others will be reflected in the help you receive!
2nd Reading – A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians:
Paul tells how his words and works are inspired by the Holy Spirit and completed only by the Power of God.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew:
Matthew likens the faith to the action of salt – faith adds wholesomeness to our efforts to do Good! Like salt enhancing food, so our faith brings richness to our actions – it is unseen, but has great benefit. The Light of faith brings brightness into the whole of our lives.
Memorial Book: The following names are included for FEBRUARY:
Alan Craig (B/day), Bertram Ellis, Breda Kelleher, Clint Craig (B/day), David Trevor Cookson, Dera Dawson, Ellen Flood, Emily Mansfield, Frank Etchells, Frank Jones Snr., Frank Jones, John Denny (B/day), Lillian Goswell, Madenena Thien Nguyen, Margaret Holland, Margaret Howarth (B/day), Mary & Matthew Lee, Mary Duffy, Mary Ellen England, Maurice McMahon, Melvyn Lloyd, Nora Walsh,
Reuben Glover, Robert William Hughes, Sheila Swinburn, Sr. Delores Fallon, Veronica Jones, Yolanda Craig, Agnes Lyons
Agnes Miller, Ken Burns.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace
NOTICES:
LENTEN EARLY MORNING MASSES – 6:30am EACH FRIDAY DURING LENT: The Friday morning (6:30am) Masses will begin on the 6th of March. Thank you.
LENTEN DEANERY MASSES: Please make room in your diary for attending the usual Wednesday evening Masses during Lent at one of the Churches in our Deanery. The Churches and dates to follow next week.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: We will be having our usual Friday evening Stations of the Cross during Lent.
CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop John will be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation at the following Churches: ST. ANNE’S CRUMPSALL – 9th JUNE at 7pm and ST. PATRICK’s COLLYHURST – 20th JUNE at 1pm. If you wish to be registered, please see Fr. Callistus.
LENTEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION INITIATIVE: During Lent, children and young people aged 0–18 will receive one ticket each time they attend Mass, Lenten services, Stations of the Cross, Lenten retreat, Adoration, Confession etc (excluding school Masses and programmes). These tickets will be collected and used as vouchers to purchase gifts on Easter Sunday after Mass. We encourage all our young parishioners to take part and grow in faith this Lent.
CHURCH ROOF REPAIR: We are pleased to report that the leak above the choir loft has been repaired during the week by replacing the lead flashing and three broken tiles. We are aware of at least one other leak on the west side when the wind blows in a certain direction. We intend to do this when the weather improves.
100 CLUB JANUARY DRAW: The winner was Tommy Schofield who received the prize of £285.
NEWSLETTER: We would welcome the input of any person wishing to contribute to compiling the Newsletter, possibly on a fortnightly basis, to take the pressure off Catherine, Frank and Ged.
GARDENING: The season will commence with the preparation of the land which involves turning over the soil and tidying up. Volunteers are welcome!
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is short of the following: Tinned Veg, Tinned Fruit, Tinned &
Packet Soup, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tinned Custard, Jam, Cordial, Long Life Milk. Many thanks for your food and cash donations. Stella Chorlton.
ROSINA COLEMAN RIP: A Requiem Mass for Rosina will be held here at St. Stephens’ on Thursday 12th February at 1:00pm. May she rest in peace.
STEPHEN MULHALL RIP: Droylsden Catholic Club would like to thank everyone for the fantastic turnout at Stephen’s funeral last Friday. A Committee and long-term member. Stephen will be sadly missed. We pray for his family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING ANY SACRAMENT, PLEASE SEE FR. CALLISTUS.
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Weekday Mass
Tuesday 10.00am Weekday Mass- Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Wednesday 10.00am Weekday Mass
Thursday 10.00am Weekday Mass
1.00pm Requiem Mass for Rosina Coleman
Friday 10.00am Weekday Mass with School Children
Saturday 10.00am Weekday Mass- Feast of Saints. Cyril, monk and Methodius, Bishop
5.30pm Vigil of Sunday Mass
Sunday 10.30am 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10-00 AM MASS ON SATURDAYS
Mass
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 7th February
Mary
Joan P & Joan S
Sunday 8th February
Ronnie & Donna
Anthonia & Kay
Saturday 14th February
Joan P
Linda & Catherine K
Sunday 15th February
Megan & Naomi
Catherine L & Samantha
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Stephen Mulhall, Rosina Coleman, June Donoghue
Anniversaries: Agnes Miller, David Trevor Cookson, Bert Ellis, John Jones (2)
Others: Eileen McGregor (70th B/day), Sayers & Riley Families & Paul and Ann White,
For all the sick of the Parish, Our Lady & St. Peregrines Care & Prayers to St.
Blaise, Mary & Stuart Bailey (B/days), Julie Jones, Julie & Derek Vaughan -
(Special Intention) (2), The Fitzpatrick & Miller Families, St. Anne Groorke,
Tony Kinsella, Fr Bernard Wilson.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: Lord, in your mercy,
Response: hear our prayer.
Comments from today’s Readings:
1st Reading – A reading from the prophet Isaiah:
The prophet exhorts the people to remember and assist all those in need. The help you give others will be reflected in the help you receive!
2nd Reading – A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians:
Paul tells how his words and works are inspired by the Holy Spirit and completed only by the Power of God.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew:
Matthew likens the faith to the action of salt – faith adds wholesomeness to our efforts to do Good! Like salt enhancing food, so our faith brings richness to our actions – it is unseen, but has great benefit. The Light of faith brings brightness into the whole of our lives.
Memorial Book: The following names are included for FEBRUARY:
Alan Craig (B/day), Bertram Ellis, Breda Kelleher, Clint Craig (B/day), David Trevor Cookson, Dera Dawson, Ellen Flood, Emily Mansfield, Frank Etchells, Frank Jones Snr., Frank Jones, John Denny (B/day), Lillian Goswell, Madenena Thien Nguyen, Margaret Holland, Margaret Howarth (B/day), Mary & Matthew Lee, Mary Duffy, Mary Ellen England, Maurice McMahon, Melvyn Lloyd, Nora Walsh,
Reuben Glover, Robert William Hughes, Sheila Swinburn, Sr. Delores Fallon, Veronica Jones, Yolanda Craig, Agnes Lyons
Agnes Miller, Ken Burns.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace
NOTICES:
LENTEN EARLY MORNING MASSES – 6:30am EACH FRIDAY DURING LENT: The Friday morning (6:30am) Masses will begin on the 6th of March. Thank you.
LENTEN DEANERY MASSES: Please make room in your diary for attending the usual Wednesday evening Masses during Lent at one of the Churches in our Deanery. The Churches and dates to follow next week.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: We will be having our usual Friday evening Stations of the Cross during Lent.
CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop John will be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation at the following Churches: ST. ANNE’S CRUMPSALL – 9th JUNE at 7pm and ST. PATRICK’s COLLYHURST – 20th JUNE at 1pm. If you wish to be registered, please see Fr. Callistus.
LENTEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION INITIATIVE: During Lent, children and young people aged 0–18 will receive one ticket each time they attend Mass, Lenten services, Stations of the Cross, Lenten retreat, Adoration, Confession etc (excluding school Masses and programmes). These tickets will be collected and used as vouchers to purchase gifts on Easter Sunday after Mass. We encourage all our young parishioners to take part and grow in faith this Lent.
CHURCH ROOF REPAIR: We are pleased to report that the leak above the choir loft has been repaired during the week by replacing the lead flashing and three broken tiles. We are aware of at least one other leak on the west side when the wind blows in a certain direction. We intend to do this when the weather improves.
100 CLUB JANUARY DRAW: The winner was Tommy Schofield who received the prize of £285.
NEWSLETTER: We would welcome the input of any person wishing to contribute to compiling the Newsletter, possibly on a fortnightly basis, to take the pressure off Catherine, Frank and Ged.
GARDENING: The season will commence with the preparation of the land which involves turning over the soil and tidying up. Volunteers are welcome!
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is short of the following: Tinned Veg, Tinned Fruit, Tinned &
Packet Soup, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tinned Custard, Jam, Cordial, Long Life Milk. Many thanks for your food and cash donations. Stella Chorlton.
ROSINA COLEMAN RIP: A Requiem Mass for Rosina will be held here at St. Stephens’ on Thursday 12th February at 1:00pm. May she rest in peace.
STEPHEN MULHALL RIP: Droylsden Catholic Club would like to thank everyone for the fantastic turnout at Stephen’s funeral last Friday. A Committee and long-term member. Stephen will be sadly missed. We pray for his family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING ANY SACRAMENT, PLEASE SEE FR. CALLISTUS.
