ST. MARY'S CHURCH, BROADFIELD DRIVE, LEYLAND
CHURCH 455955
Sr Veronica: 424665
Steve i.c. Youth: 07977249636
Website: leylandstmarys.org.uk
SUNDAY 2nd of Lent
Theme: This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.
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 27th February:
6.00 (Vigil Mass) Fr. Abbot’s Intentions / Burke Family Intentions
Sunday 28th February:
2nd Sunday of Lent
9.30 Special Intention / The Parish / Addison-Jones Family Intentions
11.00 English Benedictine Congregation / Audrey Devine - Lately Dead
Monday 1st March:
St. David - Patron of Wales
8.00 Special Intention
12.15 A very sick person
Tuesday 2nd March:
SS. Chad & Cedd
8.00 (with schools) Aimee Critchley
12.15 Teresa Hayes (R.I.P.)
Wednesday 3rd March:
St. Aelred
8.00 E. J. Whelan’s Intentions
12.15 Gwen Loftus (V & P)
Thursday 4th March:
8.00 Josephine Brennan
11.00 Funeral Service - Juri Ratsep at Pleasington Crematorium
12.15 Marian Kirk (M & P)
Friday 5th March:
Women’s World Day of Prayer
8.00 Sr. Monica Magee FMSJ
8.15 (High School) Sister Maria Boulding O.S.B.
11.30 Stations of the Cross
12.15 Frank Dunne
7.15 Mass for the Recently Bereaved (KSC Present) see notices
Saturday 6th March:
9.00 Sally Metcalfe
2.00 Nuptial Mass for Stephen Trafford & Nicola White
6.00 (Vigil Mass) For a Sick Child / Presentation Mass for Confirmation
Sunday 7th March:
3rd Sunday of Lent
9.30 Gerry & Kathleen Heywood’s Intentions / Reception
of Elaine Bounds and Ethel Singo into full Communion of the Church
11.00 Tobin Family Intentions / Juri Ratsep R.I.P.
Adoration in the Special Chapel when you can come
Confessions Saturday 9.30 - 10.00 a.m. (P) (or when they end) and 5.00 - 6.00 p.m. (S)
Also Confessions at any time. Ring for a convenient time with a monk.
(NB P = Fr. Paul, S = Fr. Stephen)
Holy Communion for the Sick
The Congregation says: May this sacrament unite them with Christ
and his Church and give them consolation and peace.
THE PARISH FAMILY:
BY BAPTISM, WE WELCOME:
Aiden David Bretherton and Luke Dilworth-Pearson – to the Family of the Church
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK:
Joan Dunne, Martin Glancy, Tracey Anne Holly, Mark Sach, Norah Platt, Joe Breen, Jenny Finch, Frank Worthington, Frank Barton, Michael Taylor, Pauline Hughes, Bernard Turner, Lee Derbyshire, Clara Hall, Paul Hewitt, Rita Bleasdale, Maggie Ashbolt, Maire Jones, Jim McKay, Agnes Bennett, Lynn Hamer, Joe Copeman, Mark Clements, Toni Gannon, Dot Reynolds, Patricia Duffy, Susan McCarthy, Walburga Hall, Gordon Cottle, Moyra Haynes, Joyce Wilcox, Danny Bonner, Annie Kelly, Eve Hankin, Evelyn Swarbrick, Gerald Ralphs, Eileen Kenyon, Edith Rice, Alice Ogden, Graham Halstead, and connected with us, Teresa O’Hanlon, Chad McDonald, Andrew Liddell, Susan Davey, Betty Thompson (Canada) - Mum of Doreen Houghton, Joan Madden (Fr Abbot’s mother), Eric Woof, Ami Froehlick, Audrey Padmore, Alicia Middlemas (friend of Maria, Brenda) Malcolm Pyman and Frank Dever
Let us know those who you wish to pray for by Thursday
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR DEPARTED:
LATELY DEAD:
Especially Juri Ratsep who died recently
ANNIVERSARIES:
And the following whose anniversaries occur about this time: Hilda Gent, Denise Cank, Hannah Byrne, Debra Cobham, Jenny Greenhalgh, Malcolm Chetram, Geoffrey Fairclough, Thomas Turner, Hilda Robertson, Francis Pope, Edith Turner, Francis Walmsley, Catherine Walmsley, Thomas Shepherd, John McManmon, and Thomas Clarkson.
THE COMING WEEK’S EVENTS:
Today, Sunday 28 February:
2nd Sunday of Lent
Journey in Faith 5.00 -6.00 pm
Youth Group 7.00 -9.00 pm
Fairtrade Fortnight 22nd February – 7th March. (See Lesley for Ideas)
Family Rota of Prayer: E Jackson, 26 Parkfield Close
Monday 1st March:
Church Cleaning 9.00 am ‘A’ Team
The Practice of the Presence of God – Fr. Paul 11.00 am - 12 noon
Tuesday 2 March:
Confirmation Candidates, Parents & Sponsors Meeting in Church at 7.00 pm
Living Faith - in Library, with Fr. Tony Slingo 7.15 – 9.15 pm
Engaged Couples - in Dining Room & Calefactory 8.00 – 9.00 pm
Wednesday 3 March:
Cushion Project Meeting in the Library 2.00 pm
P.P.C. Meeting 7.30 pm
Lent Session with Fr. Stephen 7.30 pm
Thursday 4 March:
Living Life to the Full with Fr. Ambrose 7.30 pm
Readers – Exposition & Renewal of Commitment 7.00pm
Friday 5 March:
Divine Mercy Prayers 11.00 am in the Adoration Chapel. Everyone Welcome.
Mass for the Recently Bereaved 7.15 pm – All are welcome to share in the offering of this Mass for bereaved parishioners and all who mourn for family or friend.
Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Andrews 6.30 pm Followed by refreshments. All welcome – men, women and young people. See poster on notice board.
Lent Scripture Course - Alverna 7.30pm. Everyone Welcome.
Senior Youth Group Outing 7.00 pm
Next Sunday 7 March:
3rd Sunday in Lent
Journey in Faith 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Senior Youth Group Plan - Youth Mass 7.00 – 9.00 pm
GENERAL NOTICES:
500 CLUB CONGRATULATIONS!
£100 Winner = C. Boys (Week 6, No. 367). Agent A. Holden
COLLECTIONS:
Last Sunday: Offertory Loose Plate = £587.99, Gift Aid = £295.22
For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002. Many thanks!
LENT RESPONSE:
It has been quite noticeable to see an increase in people at daily Mass and at the many groups on offer this last week. Congratulations. Anyone is welcome to come to any of the groups, and daily Mass is always a good thing.
THE MARTHA GROUP – LETTERS:
Volunteers in the Martha Group – please will you pick up a letter from the Martha pigeon hole if you have not already done so?
THANK YOU SO MUCH:
Cyril Chester wishes to thank everyone for their kind cards, good wishes, and prayers which have helped towards his recovery from his recent operations. Many thanks
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
CUSHION PROJECT – MEETING – WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH
Cushion Project the next meeting of this group will be on Wed 3rd March at 2 pm in the Library. New-comers welcome.
READERS – RENEWAL OF VOWS – THURSDAY 4 MARCH:
Readers Renewal of Vows at Holy Hour, 7.00 pm Thursday 4th March with Benediction
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – 5 MARCH:
Women’s World Day of Prayer Friday 5th March at St Andrew’s Church, Leyland at 6.30 pm. Followed by refreshments. All welcome – men, women and young people. See poster on notice Board.
CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ – MONDAY 8 MARCH:
The Christian Aid Quiz will be held on Monday 8th March 2010 at 8.00pm in the St Mary's Parish Centre Tickets £5 including supper Call Margaret Ward on 01772 452015 or pay on the door
ROCK WITH THE WIZARD OF OZ – ST. MARY’S CTC – 10 TO 12 MARCH:
Come and join the pupils of St Mary’s CTC as they Ease on Down the Road in this year’s annual production of The Wiz. The rock, roll and soul version of the Wizard of Oz, promises to be a dazzling display of energy as you join Dorothy and her friends in her quest to get home to Kansas. Along the way she meets the usual host of Munchkins, Witches, Wizards, Monkeys and even a Yellow Brick Road that sings and dances. The show is from 10th – 12th March at 7.30 pm, tickets are available from school and all are welcome.
FAITH 'ON DRAUGHT' – SWAN WITH 2 NECKS, CHORLEY – 10/17/24 MARCH:
Faith on Draught a series of talks and discussions in a very informal setting – The Swan with Two Necks, Chorley. Wednesdays 10th, 17th and 24th March at 7.30 pm. Buffet tea included. Price: free/contributions welcome. See poster on Notice Board.
CONFERENCE FOR CATHOLIC TEACHERS / STUDENTS 13 MARCH:
A one day conference for Catholic teachers and students interested in teaching or returning to teaching in Catholic schools and colleges will take place at Liverpool Hope University on Saturday 13th March from 9.30 am – 3.30 pm. Cost £15 per delegate. See poster on the Notice Board for more details.
CONFIRMATIONS – SUNDAY 14 MARCH:
Confirmations take place with Bishop Tom Williams on Sunday 14th March at 5pm. Please pray for the Confirmation candidates and their families.
ST. PATRICK’S NIGHT DINNER & CEILIDH – 17 MARCH:
St Patrick’s Night Dinner & Ceilidh – Wed 17th March at 7.45 pm at The Leyland Hotel. Tickets £20. See poster on the Notice Board.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND – ST. JOSEPH’S FORMBY 16 – 18 APRIL:
Beginning Experience Weekend St Joseph’s Formby 16th – 18th April 2010. A spiritually based weekend for those who have experienced loneliness, rejection, hurt and pain through the loss of a partner by separation, divorce or bereavement. A time to share with others who have experienced loss and who care. A time to heal by experiencing God’s love through others. A time to begin again. For further information or to discuss whether this is a weekend that will be of help, you are most welcome to contact Angela on 0151 430 6312 or Kath on 01942 246542. See poster on the Notice Board also.
LEYLAND EAST AREA COMMITTEE MEETING - MONDAY 19TH APRIL:
Leyland East Area Committee Meeting on Monday 19th April at 7.15 pm at Lancashire Football Association HQ, Thurston Road, Leyland. See poster on the Notice Board.
AMPLEFORTH LADIES' RETREAT, 7 - 9TH MAY:
Ampleforth Ladies Retreat 7-9th May. Father Martin will be taking us for our Retreat on the theme of St Therese of Lisieux. The whole of the Grange has been reserved for us so we are hoping to fill it. If you would like to join us please let Kate know as soon as possible on 01772 435721.
RAINBOW RAMBLE = FOR RAINBOW HOUSE = SATURDAY 15 MAY:
The Rainbow Ramble on behalf of The Legacy Rainbow House will take place on Saturday 15th May 2010. The following people are taking part – Tim, Lee, Mel, Daniel and Lucy. If anyone would like to join them contact Tim on 01772 498042.
CELEBRATING 2010 & CALLING ALL SINGERS – ST. MARY’S – 22 MAY:
Why 2010 particularly? Because it is the 100th birthday of the modern ecumenical movement that began in a famous conference in Edinburgh in 1910. Churches together in Lancashire have given us the great honour to be the Church where we will celebrate this event in Lancashire, on the Saturday before Whit Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm. There will be choirs from all over Lancashire and C T in Lancashire is looking to recruit enthusiastic and joyful singers to be part of this important centenary. Singers can join our Leyland One Voice Choir for three rehearsals in May to get ready. Contact Robert Haydock for further details on 431979 or email roberthaydock@btinternet.com
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE – 8 DAYS FULL BOARD 13 – 20 OCTOBER 2010
Holy Land Pilgrimage – eight days full board 13 – 20 October 2010. Cost £849. Flight by scheduled airline from London to Tel Aviv. See poster on the Notice Board for more details.
WORD OF LIFE
Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you (Mt 17:20)
How often in the course of your life have you felt the need for somebody to give you a hand and at the same time realised that no one could solve your problem? Then, inadvertently, you turn to Someone who can make the impossible happen. This Someone has a name: Jesus. Listen to what he says to you:
Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you
Obviously, the expression "to move mountains" is not to be taken literally. Jesus did not promise his disciples the power to do spectacular miracles simply to amaze the crowds. In fact if you look through the whole history of the Church, you will not find one saint, as far as I know, who literally moved mountains by faith. The expression "to move mountains" is hyperbole, that is, rhetorical exaggeration. It was intended to instil in the minds of the disciples the idea that with faith nothing is impossible.
Full text of the Word of Life and the February one are available
on the cupboards just outside the piety Shop. Please help yourself
