ST. MARY'S CHURCH, BROADFIELD DRIVE, LEYLAND
(Telephone: 455955 Church)
Sr. Veronica FMSJ (424665)
Steve (i.c. Youth – 07977249636)
Website leylandstmarys.org.uk
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS / VISITORS
Please fill in our new Record Form, or if you move house
within the parish - please amend a new form.
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER – THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Theme: Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK – MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday 31st October:
6.00 (Vigil Mass) The Parish
Sunday 1st November:
Feast of All Saints - (Lamp Sunday)
Inspiration and strength comes from people like the saints; be an inspiration for others!.
9.30 E J Whelan’s Intentions / Kenneth Hammond R.I.P.
11.00 Tomlinson Family Intentions
Monday 2nd November:
Feast of All Souls
9.00 Sheila Mackenzie (BM)
12.15 All those we remember in November
7.15pm (Extra Mass) Jeanne Duckworth (P & V)
At this Mass there will be a focus & prayer for healing of memories,
especially in relation to those who have died.
Tuesday 3rd November:
8.00 (With Schools) Tess Cole
12.15 Requiem Mass for Barry Forde
6.30 Remembrance Service of Parishioners (NOT A MASS)
Wednesday 4th November:
St. Charles Borromeo
9.00 Elizabeth Canning
12.15 Special Intention (MH)
Thursday 5th November:
8.00 (Alverna) Sr. Louis Marie - Diamond Jubilee
12.15 Requiem Mass for Francis Clark
Friday 6th November:
9.00 NO MASS
12.15 Jack Derbyshire
7.15 Katy Lancaster / Deceased K.S.C. Brothers
Saturday 7th November:
9.00 Robert Rossall
6.00 (Vigil Mass) Frank Harrison 90th / Francis Clark R.I.P.
Sunday 8th November:
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30 The Parish / Barry Forde
10.45 Remembrance Service with Procession to the Cenotaph beforehand, and South Ribble Councillors. (NOT A MASS)
6.00 pm (Extra Mass) English Benedictine Congregation
Confessions Saturday 9.30 - 10.00 a.m. (or when they end) and 5.00 - 6.00 p.m.
Also Confessions at any time. Ring for a mutually convenient time with one of the priests.
Sending out of Eucharistic Ministers with Holy Communion for the Sick
(After Holy Communion of the Congregation) The Congregation says:
May this sacrament unite them with Christ and his Church and give them consolation and peace.
Website leylandstmarys.org.uk
You can find the bulletin on the website
Why not ask a question? See much more
THE PARISH FAMILY:
BY BAPTISM:
We Welcome: Evan Daniel Edmund Crosby and Eliza Poppy Young – To the Family of the Church
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK:
Betty Thompson (Canada) - Mum of Doreen Houghton connected with the Parish, Francis Clarke, Doris Lakin, Margaret Miller, Peter Barron, Nick Berry, Rita Bleasdale, Maggie Ashbolt, Francis Clark, Maire Jones, Jim McKay, Agnes Bennett, Lynn Hamer, Joe Copeman, Mark Clements, Toni Gannon, Brian Pooley Dot Reynolds, Patricia Duffy, Susan McCarthy, John Hampson, Walburga Hall, Gordon Cottle, Moyra Haynes, Joyce Wilcox, Danny Bonner, Annie Kelly, Eve Hankin, Tracey Anne Holly, Evelyn Swarbrick, Gerald Ralphs, Eileen Kenyon, Tegan Hyslop (5yrs), Paul Bruce, Martin Glancy, Edith Rice, Alice Ogden, Graham Halstead, Baby Casey Cross, Baby Liam Hodkinson, and connected with us, Jim & Joan Madden (Fr Abbot’s parents), Eric Woof, Ami Froehlick, Audrey Padmore, Alicia Middlemas (friend of Maria, Brenda) Malcolm Pyman, Peter Mee and Frank Dever.
Long-term sick are prayed for each day at Mass. Let us know those who you wish to pray for by
Thursday of each week for either the bulletin and / or the long term sick.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR DEPARTED:
Those Who Died Recently:
Especially Leo Foley, Francis Clark, and connected with us Fr. Eddie O’Toole (Liverpool)
And All Those Whose Anniversaries Occur About This Time:
Isabella Wiggins, Nancy Kelly, Winifred Wiggins, Marie Taylor, Cecil Joseph Dodgson, Eric Tomlinson, Tess Cole, Mark Morley, Rosemary McDonagh, Anne Shirley Wixey, Kevin Livesey &Teresa Massam.
Flowers on the Altar are in loving memory of Hilda Sutch
NOTICES FOR THE COMING WEEK:
Today Sunday (1 November):
Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Patrick.
Retiring Collection for Liverpool Archdiocesan Missionary Project. (Gift Aid envelopes are available for those without them)
November List - If you wish to have those close to you rememberedatall Masses in November please put names in a Parish envelope
HCPT cards will be on sale after all Masses.
Cakes will be on sale at the end of 9.30am Mass until 11.00am Mass.
Prayer Meeting 3.00 pm at Alverna
No Journey in Faith till Sunday 15th November
Boyce & Stanley in Concert - No Youth Group: come to the concert
Family Rota of Prayer: Mr & Mrs Bonner 346 Croston Road
Monday (2 November):
Church Cleaning 9.00 am ‘B’ Team
Tuesday (3 November):
Confirmation Planning Meeting 4.00 pm Priory House
Baptism Course 8.00 pm in the Library
Remembrance Service - first ever service with slides 6.30pm
S.V.P Medeting 8.00 pm Abbot Herbert Room
Wednesday (4 November):
Remember the Wednesday Word.
Pastoral Council 7.30 pm
Thursday (5 November):
Holy Hour - Word of Life 7.00 pm
Friday (6 November):
Divine Mercy Prayers 11.00am in the Adoration Chapel - EveryoneWelcome.
Senior Youth Group 6.45 pm Trip
NEXT SUNDAY (8 November):
Youth Group 7.00 – 9.00 pm
No Journey in Faith till Sunday 15th November
Extra evening Mass 6.00 pm because of no Mass at 11.00 am.
GENERAL NOTICES:
In November:
We remember at each Mass, all those who have died, - on the altar November lists.
500 Club Congratulations!
£100 Winner – Week 41 = D. Thomas (No. 106), Agent A Anthony
Collections:
Last Sunday, Offertory Loose Plate = £504.36
Gift Aid = £327.32
Harvest Collection = £123.87
Year 7 Welcome Mass = £125.37
For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002 … Many thanks!
Christmas ‘Update’:
It is now just 8 weeks to Christmas and even less to the next issue of Update (5th December). So please – let’s have your ‘bits’ and ‘bobs’ - articles for inclusion in our Parish Magazine. Entries please to the editor at Priory House ASAP. Closing date will be 8 November, so only one week left! Thank you for all your efforts. The editor.
Bidding Prayer Rota:
For those who write Bidding Prayers, the new rota is now ready in the pigeon hole in the sacristy. Thank you.
Offertory Giving and Other Giving:
Thank you to all those who give to us: via offertory gifts, money, prayers, time, help and jobs done. The Parish Finance Committee realises that we could do better in Gift Aid. Many thanks for those who ‘gift aid’ already. If anyone would like to join the scheme please contact Gerald Brown or Lesley. Thank you and God bless you all for your amazing generosity - not only in money terms.
Parish Centre Quiz:
Would anyone be prepared to run a quiz night once a week in the Parish Centre? If so please contact us in the Priory house.
Bible Alive:
The latest edition for those who subscribe are in the envelopes in the sacristy.
Patients First Network:
WORRIED about the way a friend or relative is being treated in hospital? CONCERNED about the way you may be treated at the end of your life? Euthanasia by neglect is a painful, distressing way to die. Don’t let it happen to you or someone you love. Leaflets are available at the back of Church. For advice and support call Patients First Network on 0800 169 1719.
Do you enjoy singing?
If so, please come and join us as we prepare the Advent and Christmas liturgies. You will be most welcome addition to our small friendly group. The following humorous notice appeared in a church bulletin – ‘Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to addition of several new members, and to the deterioration of some older ones.’ Your Choir needs you! For more information, contact Delia on 01772 422565.
Re Francis Clark - Recently Deceased:
Mary Clark, sister in law of Francis Clark, writes about Francis Clark who died on 24th October
"Dear Parishioners,
As many of you will know, Francis Clark died on 24th October and his funeral will be held in the parish on 5th November. As his sister-in-law, I write on behalf of the extended Clark family.
Francis grew up and went to school in Ealing, attending St. Benedict's school with his two elder brothers (and also my brothers). Unfortunately, both his brothers pre-deceased him and when his parents also died, Francis decided to move away from Ealing and start life in a fresh place.
After many false-starts, he finally found a new home in Leyland and at St.
Mary's in particular. I don't think it is a coincidence that he arrivedatanother Benedictine parish and his choice has proved to be the right one. I am told that he was very popular and much-loved. Indeed, he seemed to have found a second family.
The Clark family would like to extend their gratitude to all who knew him for the warmth, kindness and love shown to Francis during his time amongst you. It is a great solace to know that his last years were such happy ones.
May God bless you.
Mary Clark "
FORTHCOMING EVENTS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Prayer Meeting – Sunday 1 November:
Prayer Meeting today at 3.00 pm at ‘Alverna’, 35 Westgate. Everyone is Welcome.
Churches Together ‘One Voice’ Choir – St. Ambrose Church – 6 November:
Churches Together ‘One Voice Choir’ will be performing at St Ambrose Church, Leyland on Friday 6th November at 7.00 pm. Tickets at the door £4.00. Refreshments will be served.
Murder Mystery – Priory Club - 6 November
Murder Mystery - sponsored by the Catenians. "Talbot Manor" plus additional ‘entertainment’ in the Priory Club on Friday 6th November at 7.30 pm. £5 00 per ticket including hot pot supper.
Holy Land Trip – 6 to 14 November:
Holy Land Trip - Fr. Jonathan is achieving a life-time ambition and going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 6-14th November following the footsteps of Jesus in that divided territory. The pilgrims are staying at Nazareth and Bethlehem. He takes all the Parish with him, and all their intentions, and be sure he will remember you all in the Holy Places we visit.
Blood Donor Sessions – SRBC – 10 November:
Please give blood Tuesday 10th November between 2.00 – 4.00 pm & 5.30 - 7.30 pm at South Ribble Civic Centre. Call 0300 123 23 23 for an appointment. See poster on the notice board.
Churches Together in Leyland Meeting – 12 November:
CTIL Meeting - Thursday 12th November at Midge Hall Methodist Church 7.30pm
Fairtrade Christmas Market – St. Andrews’ Church, Longton – 13 / 14 November:
Fairtrade Christmas Market on Friday and Saturday 13th/14th November at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Longton. Please see poster on the notice board
Widows Welcome Christmas Fair – 14 November:
Widows Welcome Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 14th Nov from 11.00 – 3.00 pm. All the usual stalls. Would any kind people be prepared to put up tables at 8.45am on the day and take them down again at 3.15pm? Let us know in the Priory House.
St. John Ambulance – Charity Dinner Dance – 14 November:
Charity Dinner Dance on Saturday 14th November 7 for 7.30 pm Tickets £22.50. Jointly raising funds for St. John Ambulance and St. Catherine’s hospice at South Ribble Civic Centre, West Paddock. Including 5 course dinner and entertainment from Rhapsody & Blues. Details on the poster in the narthex or for tickets phone Dorothy on 01772 451384 or email Leyland@lancashire.sja.org.uk
Annual Mass for Those Deceased in the Past 12 Months – 15 November:
Annual Mass for all who died, November 2008 to November 2009, takes place on Sunday 15th November at the 11am Mass.
Prisoners' Week 15 - 21 November:
Prisoners Week is from 15-21st November. As we have two prisons in our
parish, it is especially relevant to us.
Catechists for 1st Holy Communion – Meeting – 17 November:
Catechists for First Holy Communion – there will be a meeting for all catechists to discuss and plan next year’s programme on Tuesday 17th November at 7.00 pm in the Priory House
Parish AGM – 20 November:
Parish AGM is on Friday 20th November beginning with Mass at 7.00pm and followed by a joint supper in the Parish Centre.
Bishop Rawstorne C. of E. Language College Raw Jazz and Swing Band – Concert – 20 November:
The Parish Church of St. James’ presents the Bishop Rawstorne C of E Language College Raw Jazz and Swing Band on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm in the Church on Slater Lane. See poster on the notice board.
St Mary's Youth Group – Murder Mystery – 21 November
Invite you to be ‘Taught a Lesson’ Sat 21 November St Mary's Social Centre. 7:30 (School Dinners Provided)
Tix: £6:00 - £5:00 under 16 Proceeds to Singo Family Funds
Youth Group – Christmas Boxes for Operation Christmas Child – Feast of Christ the King – 22 November:
Sunday 22nd November - Feast of Christ the King - Youth Group will gather all the Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child and will have a big presence at the Mass.
Fr. Martin Haig’s Diamond Jubilee of Priesthood - 28 November:
Fr. Martin is gracing us with his presence to celebrate this magnificent jubilee on Saturday 28th November, at the 6pm evening Mass. After Mass there will be a joint supper in our Parish Centre when you will have the chance to chat and meet with him.
Young Adults Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 1 - 8 February 2010
Young Adults Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: (aged 18 to 35) Mon 1st of Feb to 8th of Feb 2010. Highly recommended by Fr Ambrose who went on it this year. Organised by best Catholic guide. £800 each and coming down. For details and an application form please see Fr. Ambrose.
WORD OF LIFE:
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone
who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. (MT 19:24)
Do you find this sentence striking? I think you’re right to be a bit bewildered and wonder what you should do. Jesus never spoke just for the sake of it. So we have to take these words seriously, without wanting to water them down. Let’s try to understand what they really mean from Jesus himself, from how he behaved towards the rich. He also mixed with well-off people. To Zacchaeus, who had given away only half of his possessions, he said, "Today salvation has come to this house." Furthermore, the Acts of the Apostles show us that in the early Church the practice of holding goods in common was done freely, so that materially renouncing all one’s possessions was not compulsory. Jesus therefore didn’t think of founding only a community of people called to follow him by. . . leaving behind all their wealth.
(Copies of the full text are on the table in front of the Piety Shop)
