Sister Veronica (tel:424665)

Steve i.c. Youth (tel: 07977249636     

Website: leylandstmarys.org.uk

33rd SUNDAY of the Year in n Ordinary Time

Theme: Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know

the hour when the Son of Man is coming.

MASSES AND MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday 14th November:

6.00 (Vigil Mass) Burke Family Intentions / John Dodd

Sunday 15th November:

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time:

9.30 Blackwell Family Intention / The Parish

11.00 Mass for the Bereaved / English Benedictine Congregation / Leo Foley (Recently Deceased)

Monday 16th November:

St. Gertrude the Great

9.00 Rita Palmer

12.15 Ronnie Holroyd

Tuesday 17th November:

St. Hugh of Lincoln

8.00 (With Schools) Barry Forde

12.15 Angela Mary Barton (Anniversary)

Wednesday 18th November:

9.00 William & Lucy Bell

12.15 Successful operation (J.E.)

7.00 Mass for Frank Johnson (Ordained at St. Mary’s)

Thursday 19th November:

 8.00 (Alverna) Phil Little

12.15 Requiem Mass John Hampson

Friday 20th November:

9.00 NO MASS

12.15 Constance Mary Knight (Birthday Remembrance)

7.00 Betty Doyle (Birthday Remembrance) / Mass followed by Parish AGM

Saturday 21st November:

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9.00 Clement Watson

6.00 (Vigil Mass) The Parish/Connolly Family Intentions

Sunday 22nd November:

Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

9.30 For The Parish Team & Hospitality / John Hampson (Recently Deceased)

11.00 Father Abbot’s Intentions

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 and you may like to ask a question.

THE PARISH FAMILY:

Please Pray for All our Sick:

Paul Hewitt, Doris Lakin, Margaret Miller, Peter Barron, Nick Berry, Rita Bleasdale, Maggie Ashbolt, Maire Jones, Jim McKay, Agnes Bennett, Lynn Hamer, Joe Copeman, Mark Clements, Toni Gannon, Brian Pooley Dot Reynolds, Patricia Duffy, Susan McCarthy, 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, John Dodd, Betty Thompson (Canada) - Mum of Doreen Houghton, Jim & Joan Madden (Fr Abbot’s parents), Eric Woof, Ami Froehlick, Audrey Padmore, Alicia Middlemas (friend of Maria, Brenda) Malcolm Pyman and Frank Dever.

The 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 Lately Dead:

Especially Peter Mee and John Hampson who died recently

And the Following Whose Anniversaries Occur About this Time:

Joan Durkin, John Murray / Brother Candide, Barbara Harris, Margaret Noble Livesey, Mary Cross, Doreen Vurley, James Marsden, Sarah Doran, Sadie Ambler, Michael Barry Robinson, Angela Barton and Millie Blackhurst.

Flowers on the Altar are in Loving Memory of Angela Mary Barton

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

Today Sunday, 15 November:

HCPT cards on sale after all Masses

Annual Mass for all who died November ’08 - November ‘09

Journey in Faith 5 – 6 pm

Youth Group 7 pm Movie Night

Family Rota of Prayer: Mr & Mrs M Jordan, 3 Dalehead Road

Monday 16 November:

Church Cleaning 9.00 am ‘B’ Team 

Word of Life Meeting 7 pm

Tuesday 17 November:

Catechists Meeting for First Holy Communion 7.30 pm in the Library

S.V.P. Meeting Abbot Herbert Room 8 pm

Wednesday 18 November:

7 pm Mass for Frank Johnson who was ordained here and is now being moved to London to take up new responsibilities - Everyone Welcome.

Thursday 19 November:

Home Rosary - NO ROSARY THIS WEEK

Friday 20 November:

Divine Mercy Prayers 11.00 am in the Adoration Chapel - Everyone Welcome.

Parish AGM following 7 pm Mass – Everyone Welcome

Saturday 21 November:

Youth Group - Murder Mystery Night 7.30 pm

NEXT SUNDAY 22 November:

Youth Group – Operation Christmas Child at 9.30 Mass

Journey in Faith 5 – 6 pm

Youth Group 7 – 9 pm

THE GENERAL NOTICES:

500 Club Congratulations!

£100 Winner Week 43 = C. Chester (No. 31) Agent A. Chester

Collections, Last Sunday:

Offertory, Loose Plate = £514.92    

Gift Aid = £243.42

For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002. Many thanks!

New Altar Servers Needed

Training for new servers will commence on Friday 20th November at 6.15 pm. Please contact Peter Cuerden (Tel: 01772 433760) for further information.

Readers Rotas:

Readers at 6 pm Vigil Mass – Rotas are now ready to be collected from the Sacristy.

Offertory and Other Giving:

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 would like to promote Gift Aid for those who are able. If anyone would like to join the scheme please contact Gerald Brown or Lesley. Many thanks for those who gift aid already. Thank you and God bless you all for your amazing generosity not only in money terms.

Remembrance Service:

If you wish to see all whom we remembered at the Memorial Service by photo on Tuesday 3rd November you can go to the website. It was a moving service, and the photos and music will bring a little of its beauty to mind.

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.

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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Fairtrade Christmas Market – 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 – Saturday 14 November:

Widows Welcome Christmas Fair will be held on Sat 14th Nov from 11.00 – 3.00 pm. All the usual stalls. Admission 50p including tea and biscuits. Children are free. See poster on notice board for more details. 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 if you can help.

St. John Ambulance – Charity Dinner Dance – Saturday 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

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.

Annual Mass for All Those Who Have Died  During the Past Year - Sunday 15 November:

Annual Mass for all who died November ‘08-November ‘09 takes place on Sunday 15th November at the 11am Mass. There is a list up in the Narthex: if you wish anyone to be included who has been omitted or is connected with us please add their name to the list and we will include them.

Catechists for First Holy Communion – Meeting Tuesday 17 November:

There will be a meeting for all catechists to discuss and plan next year’s programme on Tuesday 17th November at 7.30 pm in the library

Parish Annual General Meeting – Friday 20 November:

Parish AGM is on Friday 20th November beginning with Mass at 7.00pm and followed by a shared supper in the Parish Centre. Everyone is welcome. If you hope to come please let Sr. Veronica know so that she can ensure sufficient hospitality.

Bishop Rawstorne C. of E. Language College Raw Jazz and Swing Band – Concert – Friday 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.

Youth Group Murder Mystery – Saturday 21 November:

What’s the grumpy caretaker got to hide?  Is Stephanie, the school swot, as clever as she looks?  Find out when….. St Mary's Youth Group ....

Invite you on Sat 21 November to St Mary's Social Centre. 7:30 (School Dinners Provided), Tickets: £6:00 - £5:00 under 16, Tickets Available After Mass

Operation Christmas Child – Sunday 22 November:

On Sunday 22nd November, the Feast of Christ the King, the Youth Group will gather all the Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child and will have a big presence at the Mass.

Confirmations 14 March 2010 – Meeting – Tuesday 24 November:

Confirmations will take place next year on Sunday 14th March 2010 with Bishop Tom Williams. Anyone in year 10 (14-15 years of age) or older who has not been confirmed is willing to contact us and make the arrangements to join with us. We will be starting our Confirmation programme with the parents and sponsors of Year 10 on Tuesday 24th November at 7pm in the Parish Centre. Please make a note in your diaries as this is an important meeting.

Father Martin Haig’s Diamond Hubilee Mass / Celebrations – Saturday 28 November:

Fr. Martin Haig’s Diamond Jubilee of Priesthood 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. Please sign the list in the Narthex if you are able to come and put down what you will bring for the shared supper.

One Voice Community Gospel Choir – Carols – Gospel Music – Saturday 5 December:

One Voice Community Gospel Choir performing carols and seasonal Gospel Music to really put you in the mood for Christmas, with free mulled wine and a mince pie. Performing at The Minster, Church Road, Preston on Saturday 5th December. Doors open 7 pm, performance starts 7.30 pm. Price £6.50. Book online and print ticket out at www.onevoice.org.uk or alternatively call Liz on 01772 469976 if you do not have access to a computer.

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)

Plato has already affirmed: "It is impossible for someone who is extraordinarily good to be at the same time extraordinarily rich." What, then, should be the attitude of people who have possessions? They ought to have a free heart and be totally open to God, so that they feel that they are administrators of their goods, and know that – as Pope John Paul II said – they are under a social debt.

Copies of the full text are on the table in front of the Piety Shop