ST. MARY'S CHURCH, BROADFIELD DRIVE, LEYLAND
TELEPHONE: 455955 (CHURCH)
Sister Veronica 424665
Steve (i.c. Youth) 07977249636
Website leylandstmarys.org.uk
SUNDAY 28 November 2009 = 1st Sunday of Advent
Theme: Do not be afraid, your liberation is at hand.
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 / MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday 28th November:
6.00 (Vigil Mass) English Benedictine Congregation
(Fr. Martin Presides & Preaches – Celebration in the Parish Centre afterwards)
Sunday 29th November:
1st Sunday of Advent
9.30 The Parish
11.00 Knight & Rogerson Family Intention / English Benedictine Congregation
(Fr. Martin Presides and Preaches)
Monday 30th November:
St. Andrew
9.00 NO MASS
12.15Bridie McGeogh
Tuesday 1st December:
8.00 (With Schools) Anne Marie Farrelly
12.15 John Hampson
Wednesday 2nd December:
8.00 (N.B. earlier time because of ‘Update’ collating) Bill & Betty Smith
12.15 William & Mary Walsh & Elizabeth Kinnaird
Thursday 3rd December:
St. Francis Xavier
8.00 (Alverna) Mary Faherty
12. 15 Gwen Loftus
Friday 4th December:
St. John Damascene
9.00 Hilda Murphy (Anniversary)
12.15 Leonard & Agnes Rice
7.15 Mass for the Recently Bereaved (KSC presence) – see notices
Saturday 5th December:
St. John Almond
9.00 Katy Lancaster
6.00 (Vigil Mass) Burke Family Intentions / English Benedictine Congregation
Sunday 6th December:
2nd Sunday of Advent (Bible Sunday)
9.30 Duckworth / Mills Family Intention / The Parish
11.00 Father Abbot’s Intentions
CONFESSIONS:
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:
(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.
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THE PARISH FAMILY:
BY BAPTISM:
We Welcome: Jacob Antoni Daniel Bean and Emma Violet Brown – to the Family of the Church
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, Mary Mueller, Robert Salisbury (Brian’s brother), 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 Lately Dead:
Especially John Dodd (connected with us) who died recently
And the Following Whose Anniversaries Occur About This Time:
William Evans, Don Hardman, Marcel De Clercq, Chris Banks, Jack Lane, Gina Cooper, Pat Schofield, Doris Brade, Marie Taylor, Joseph George Fenton, Elizabeth Miller, Winifred (Freda) Lawrenceson, William Stanley Allen, Gordon Bruce Kimber, John Dever and Leonard Rogers.
NOTICES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:
Today, Sunday 29 November:
Archbishop’s Pastoral letter today.
Special Retiring Collection - including Youth Foundation
Journey in Faith 5.00 – 6.00 pm
No Youth Group – Youth Alive
Family Rota of Prayer: Barron family 28 Pasturefield Close
Flowers on the Altar are to celebrate Father Martin’s Diamond Jubilee of Prieshood
Monday 30 November:
Church Cleaning 9.00 am ‘A’ Team
Tuesday 1 December:
Dance Festival St. Mary’s C.T.C. 7.15 pm
Choir practice 7.30 pm in Church
S.V.P. Abbot H erbert Room 8.00 pm
Wednesday 2 December:
Update collating 9.00 am in Church. All welcome! No previous experience needed! (Mass at 8.00 am - not 9.00 am)
Youth Group Cinema Trip 5.45 pm
Dance Festival St. Mary’s C.T.C. 7.15 pm
Pastoral Council Meeting 7.30 pm
Thursday 3 December:
Holy Hour Divine Mercy (Renewal Prayer Group) 8.00 pm
N.B. No Home Rosary until the New Year
Friday 4 December:
Divine Mercy Prayers 11.00 am in the Adoration Chapel - Everyone Welcome.
Schools Christmas Fairs – St. Anne’s 6.00 – 8.00 pm / St. Mary’s 5.30 pm
Mass for the Recently Bereaved 7.15 pm – All are welcome to share in the offering of this Mass for Bereaved Parishioners - and for all who mourn for family or friend
Talk by Father Stephen about Priesthood 7.30 pm in the Priory House
Next Sunday 6 December:
Cake Sale after Mass for H.C.P.T.
No Journey in Faith
Youth Group 7.00 – 9.00 pm
GENERAL NOTICES:
500 Club Congratulations!
£100 Winner G & D Pope (Week 45, No. 87) - Agent M. Halliwell
Collections:
Last Sunday: Offertory Loose Plate = £653.10, Gift Aid = £316.02
Youth Sunday Collection = £184.29 Many thanks!
For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002
Thank You:
Doris Lakin wishes to say’Tthank You’ to all her friends at St. Mary’s. Your prayers, cards and good wishes etc were much appreciated. I am feeling much better and hope to be back with you soon. God bless you all.
Piety Shop:
Visit the Piety Shop for lots of wonderful Christmas cards and gifts. The Benedictine Yearbook for 2010 has arrived and is priced at £3.75
Christmas Flowers and Candles:
Christmas flowers and candles – please place donations for flowers in the multipurpose envelopes. Christmas candles £5; again please use the multipurpose envelopes. Don’t forget to put family name or who the candle or flowers are for. Many thanks. We would be glad to get them in ASAP.
Advent 2009:
Advent 2009: See the website and follow the link to: www.sundaygospel.co.uk
Singing in Your Blood?
Do you enjoy singing? If so, your Parish Choir needs you! Please come and join our friendly group as we prepare for Advent and Christmas. You will be most welcome to turn up this Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm in Church, or contact Delia on 01772 422565 for more information.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
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 – Tuesday, Wednesday, 1/ 2 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.
Cardinal Newman College – Advent Vigil – Wednesday 2 December:
Cardinal Newman College invites you to their Advent Vigil on Wednesday 2nd December at 7 pm in the college followed by refreshments. The Vigil is a Service of prayer, reflection and opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. See poster on the Notice Board for more details.
SLEAP Annual General Meeting – Thursday 3 December:
‘SLEAP’ AGM will be held on Thursday 3rd December at 6.30 pm in the Baptist Church, Leyland Lane.
St. Anne’s Christmas Fair – Friday, 4 December:
St Anne’s Christmas Fair will take place on Friday 4th December from 6.00 – 8.00 pm. All are welcome. There’ll be lots of Christmas fun and prizes to be won!
‘Year of the Priest’ – Talks on the Priesthood – Friday 4 December:
The year of the Priest - Second talk by Fr. Stephen on the Priesthood for Advent – 7.30pm
Take and Read the Gospels – LACE Conference Centre, Liverpool – Saturday 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 – 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.
Christmas Brass Band Concert at Our Lady and St Patrick’s R.C. Church – Sunday 6 December:
Christmas Brass Band Concert at Our Lady and St Patrick’s R.C. Church on Sunday 6th December at 3.00 pm in the Church, in aid of the Church Refurbishment Fund. (See poster on notice board for more details.)
Scouts Carols Service – in Church – Monday 7 December:
Scouts Carol Service in Church Mon 7th December 6.30pm
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 at 7.30 pm 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.
Combined Leyland Primary Schools Annual Carol Singing – In Church – Friday 11 December:
Leyland Primary Schools Together Annual Carol Singing in Church on Friday 11th of December at 10.00 am. If you’ve never been it is a treat!! Church is full of young people.
One Voice Choir – St. Mary’s Hall, Cop Lane – Saturday 12 December:
One Voice Choir will be performing at St Mary’s Hall, Cop Lane, Penwortham on Saturday 12th December at 4.00 pm.
Christmas Craft Afternoon – on Sunday 13th December :
Christmas Craft Afternoon – on Sunday 13th December there will be a free childrens Christmas craft afternoon in the library from 2.00 – 4.00 pm. Crackers, Christmas cards and other Christmas goodies will be made. Adults welcome, (if accompanied by children!)
Aglow International - Leyland Chapter Dinner – Monday 14 December:
Aglow International - Leyland Chapter would like to invite all ladies to our next dinner on Monday 14th December at Farington Lodge Hotel from 7pm onwards. This is a member’s testimony evening with our main speaker being Maria Gough. This is our Christmas Dinner and the meal will be Roast Turkey. Please ring Diane for other dietary requirements. Please book by 6th December. All booked places must be paid for. For further details and booking please contact Diane Barnard. Mob: 0791 229 5949 or email diane@mailconnect.co.uk. Thank you
Blood Donor Sessions – Tuesday 15 December:
Please give blood on Tuesday 15th December 2.00 – 4.00 pm and 5.30 – 7.30 pm at the Civic Centre. (See poster on Notice Board for more details)
Churches Together In Leyland – Nativity Scene – Saturday 19 December:
C.T.L live Nativity Scene – Churches Together in Leyland has organised an event to promote the real meaning of Christmas. Groups of people will take part in a live Nativity Scene in Parkinson’s shop window on Hough Lane on Saturday 19th December, from mid morning to afternoon. We hope you will come along to support us in our efforts and tell neighbours and friends about it.
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.
Boyce and Stanley Concerts – 18 / 19 / 20 December:
Boyce and Stanley ‘The Promise’ Christmas Concert 2009 Concerts will take place on 18/19/20 December. See poster on notice board for venues, times and prices.
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)
Perhaps you’ll say: "I am not really rich, so these words are not meant for me." Be careful. The question that the Apostles asked Christ in their dismay right after this statement was: "Then who can be saved?" This clearly tells us that Christ’s words were in some way directed at everybody. Even someone who has left everything to follow Christ may have their heart attached to many thins. Even the person living in poverty who curses anyone who touches their belongings may be rich before God.
(Copies of the full text are on the table in front of the Piety Shop)
