ST. MARY'S CHURCH, BROADFIELD DRIVE, LEYLAND
(TEL: 455955 CHURCH)
Sister Veronica (tel:424665)
Steve i.c. Youth (tel: 07977249636
Website: leylandstmarys.org.uk
SUNDAY 22 November 2009
(Last Sunday of the Year) Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
Theme: The Lord is King, with Majesty Enrobed
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.
MASSES AND MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday 21 November:
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6.00 (Vigil Mass) The Parish / Connolly family intentions
Sunday 22nd November:
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
9.30 For the Parish Team & Hospitality / John Hampson recently deceased
11.00 Fr. Abbot’s intentions
Monday 23rd November:
9.00 John Dodd
12.15 Elizabeth Wallbank
Tuesday 24th November:
St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions
8.00 (with schools) Josephine O’Hara
12.15 Mollie Greenhalgh (W.R.)
Wednesday 25th November:
9.00 Michael Dunne
12.15 Sheila Mackenzie (MF)
Thursday 26th November:
8.00 (Alverna) Anne Marie Farrelly
12.15 Audrey Gore (Anniversary)
Friday 27th November:
9.00 Ken & Catherine Latham
12.15 David Pemberton
Saturday 28th November:
9.00 Johanna Lahs
6.00 (Vigil Mass) English Benedictine Congregation (Fr. Martin presides & preaches see notices)
Sunday 29th November:
1st Sunday of Advent
9.30 The Parish
11.00 Knight & Rogerson family intention / English Benedictine Congregation (Fr. Martin presides & preaches see notices)
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.
Holy Communion for the Sick
The Congregation says: May this sacrament unite them with Christ
and his Church and give them consolation and peace.
You can find the bulletin on the website: and you may like to dialogue with us?
See pictures of all who we remembered on 3rd November and more....
Website leylandstmarys.org.uk
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, Robert Salisbury (Brian’s brother), 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 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 recently deceased:
Pray especially for all those who died recently
Those whose anniversaries occur about this time:
Sr. Marian Murtagh, Patricia Bull, Elizabeth Wallbank, Francis Michael Orrell, Molly Phillips, Anne Marie Farrelly, John Patrick Benson, Miriam Walker and Joseph Heyes.
Flowers on the Altar: Are in loving memory of Cliff Heaton and Vincent Waine
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Today: 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
Journey in Faith 5.00 – 6.00 pm
Youth Group 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Family Rota of Prayer: Lancaster family, 46 Westgate
Monday 23 November:
Church cleaning 9.00 am ‘A’ Team
Tuesday 24 November:
Confirmation Parents & Sponsors meeting in Parish Centre 7.00 pm (see notices)
Thursday 26 November:
St. Mary’s CTC Prize giving in Church 7.00 pm
Friday 27 November:
St. Mary’s CTC Prize giving in Church (am)
Divine Mercy Prayers in the Priory House
Saturday 28 November:
Fr. Martin’s 60th Jubilee Celebrations in the Parish Centre 7.00 pm (see notices)
NEXT SUNDAY 29 November:
Youth Group - Bowling after 9.30 Mass
Journey in Faith 5.00 -6.00 pm
Youth Group Advent Quiz 7.00 pm
GENERAL NOTICES:
500 Club Congratulations:
£100 Winner ((Week 44) No. 208 T. Smith, Agent M. Courtney
Collections:
Last Sunday: Offertory (Loose Plate) = £687.56 Gift Aid = £269.50
For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002. Many thanks!
The Year of the Priest:
Pope Benedict has chosen this year to be especially for the ordained priest. We will be doing things in the Parish starting on Friday with four talks by Fr. Stephen.
Home Rosary:
No Home Rosary until the New Year. (See the bulletin)
New Altar Servers Needed:
Training for new servers will begin on Friday 27th November at 6.15pm. Please contact Peter Cuerden (Tel: 433760) for further information.
Confirmations:
Confirmations take place on Sunday 14th March 2010 with Bishop Tom Williams. Our preparation programme starts THIS TUESDAY for parents and sponsors at 7.00 pm in the Parish Centre. If you want to be confirmed you must be in touch with us now. You must be over 15 and want this great grace. Contact Fr. Jonathan.
Widows Welcome Group:
Widows Welcome Group would like to thank the kind people who put up tables for them last Saturday. They would also like to thank everyone who supported the fair.
Mission Money:
Mission Money - returns for this half year received (with many thanks to all concerned) £1,317.20. God bless you all!
Bible Alive:
The December Bible Alive is now ready for collection from the boxes in the Sacristy.
Readers at 6.00 pm Vigil Mass:
Readers rotas are now ready to be collected from the Sacristy.
Advent 2009:
The Archdiocesan Vicariate for Evangelisation with St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Community College, St Helens, has produced a helpful and prayerful resource for Advent, the "Sunday Gospel". For each Sunday of Advent and the Christmas season there is a reflective and prayerful version of the Gospel which can be viewed on an iphone, mp3 player or computer. Have a look. There is also a digital Advent Calendar – minus the chocolate, but filled with much tastier surprises. All this can be found on the following web site: www.sundaygospel.co.uk
Boyce and Stanley Concerts:
‘The Promise’ Christmas Concert 2009 Concerts will take place on 18/19/20 December. See poster on notice board for venues, times and prices.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
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.
The Year of the Priest Talks – 27/11, 4/12,11/12,18/12:
The year of the Priest Fr. Stephen will give four talks about his vision of Priesthood beginning this Friday (27 November) at 7.30pm in the Priory Library. Following dates are 4th, 11th, 18th December
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.
Christmas Fair – Our Lady and St. Gerard’s – 29 November:
Our Lady and St Gerard’s Church will hold the Christmas Fair on Sunday 29th Nov from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, in the Parochial Centre, Lostock Hall. See poster on the notice board for more details.
Leyland St. Mary’s CTC Annual Dance Festival – 1st and 2nd December
Leyland St. Mary’s CTC presents their Annual Dance Festival – ‘One World, One Show’ on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December @ 7.15 pm in the School Drama Theatre. Over 150 pupils and staff will be performing dance styles from around the world. Tickets are available from the school office. Don’t miss it! See poster on the notice board for more details.
PPC Meeting – 2 December:
Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30pm
Primary Schools Christmas Fairs – 4 December:
Christmas Fairs for our Primary Schools - Friday 4th December at 5.30pm (for SMP) and 6.00pm (for SAP)
‘Take and Read: The Gospels’ – 5 December:
‘Take and Read: The Gospels’ – a new resource for reading the Gospels is being presented at The Conference Centre at LACE, Liverpool on Saturday 5th December at 11.00 am. Fr Ambrose is going and would be happy to take anyone. See poster on notice board for more details.
One Voice Community Gospel Choir – Carols & Gospel Music – 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.
Christmas Brass Band Concert at Our Lady and St Patrick’s R.C – 6 December:
Christmas Brass Band Concert at Our Lady and St Patrick’s R.C. Church on Sunday 6th December at 3 pm in the Church, in aid of the Church Refurbishment Fund. See poster on notice board for more details.
Scouts Carol Service (In Church) – 7 December
The Scouts Carol Service will be held in Church 6.30pm on 7 December
Fr. Jonathan in the Holy Land – Slides & Talk – 9 December:
Fr. Jonathan in the Holy Land Some people have asked if Fr. Jonathan could show his slides and explain why this Holy Land trip was so special and is usually so special for anyone who goes. He is happy to do this on Wednesday 9th December for anyone interested, in the Priory House. If you wish you can read about some things on the pilgrimage on the blog.
Leyland Primary Schools (together) Annual Carol Singing (in Church) – 11 December
Leyland Primary Schools (together) Annual Carol Singing (in Church) at 10.00 am on 11 December. If you’ve never been it is a treat!! The Church is full of young people.
Leyland Band Christmas Spectacular - Sunday 20 December:
Leyland Band Christmas Spectacular on Sunday 20th December at 7.00 pm in Church in aid of SRBC Mayor’s Charity Fund which supports St. Catherine’s Hospice, Galloways Society for the Blind. See poster on the notice board for more details.
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)
Since earthly goods are not bad in themselves, we should not despise them, but we must use them well. It’s our hearts that have to be detached from them, not our hands. Those who are rich are rich for the sake of others.
(Copies of the full text are on the table in front of the Piety Shop)
Year of the Priest ???
This little lad is outside Mass with his parents and sees Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Jonathan outside Church. He looks up at them and asks. "Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Jonathan, do you get paid for being good?" Fr. Ambrose and Fr. Jonathan look at each other and think, and then Fr. Ambrose replies, "No, no, we don’t get paid for being good!" "Oh, I see", says the lad, "you must be good for nothing then!"
