ST. MARY'S CHURCH, BROADFIELD DRIVE, LEYLAND
TELEPHONE 455955 (CHURCH)
Sister Veronica 424665
Steve i.c. Youth 07977249636
Website leylandstmarys.org.uk
SUNDAY = 3rd of Lent
Theme: Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven is close 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:
Saturday 6th March:
6.00 (Vigil Mass) For a sick child / English Benedictine Congregation / 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. / The Parish
Monday 8th March:
8.00 John Hampson
12.15 Gwen Loftus
Tuesday 9th March:
8.00 (With Schools) Andrew Hutchinson
12.15 Requiem Mass for Joan Dunne
Wednesday 10th March:
8.00 Teresa Hayes
12.15 Requiem Mass for Winifred Jolly
Thursday 11th March:
8.00 James N. A. McManmon
12.15 William Rueben Jones - Anniversary
Friday 12th March:
8.00 Harold & Elizabeth Turner
8.15 (High School) Lee Derbyshire
11.30 Stations of the Cross
12.15 Special Intention
7.15pm Fr. Dominic Blaney O.S.B.
Saturday 13th March:
9.00 E. J. Whelan’s Intention
6.00 (Vigil Mass) The Parish / Winifred Jolly - Recently Deceased
Sunday 14th March:
4th Sunday of Lent - Laetare Sunday and Mothers’ Day
9.30 English Benedictine Congregation / Joan Dunne - Recently Deceased / Sacramental Programme Mass (1st Holy Communion)
11.00 Teresa Smith’s Intention
5.00 Confirmations with Bishop Tom - All welcome
Confessions Saturday 9.30 - 10.00 a.m. (A) (or when they end) and 5.00 - 6.00 p.m. (J)
Also Confessions at any time. Ring for a convenient time with a monk.
(N.B. A = Fr. Ambrose, J = Fr. Jonathan)
Holy Communion for the Sick:
The Congregation says: May this sacrament unite them with Christ and his Church
and give them consolation and peace.
Adoration in the Special Chapel = When You Can Come
THE PARISH FAMILY:
MARRIAGES:
Congratulations to: Stephen Trafford & Nicola White - Married this weekend
BAPTISMS:
By Baptism we welcome:
Evangeline Maria Devlin Tierney, Eleanor Johns, Owen Johns and Esme Summer Unsworth to the Family of the Church
By Reception into Full Communion in the Church: Elaine Bounds and Ethel Singo
Many Blessings & Congratulations
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK:
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
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR DEPARTED:
THOSE LATELY DEAD:
Especially Joan Dunne and Winifred Jolly who died recently, connected with us Cameron McInnes
THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:
Veronica Armer, Francis Garstang, Mary Tobin, Ronald Boyle, Teresa Cuerden, Leonard Janes, Mary Kedward, Maureen Slater, John Martin, Catherine Hodkinson, Mary Lawson, Richard Tyndall, June Loring and Olive Read.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:
Today, Sunday 7 March:
3rd Sunday of Lent
Prayer Meeting at Alverna today 3.00 pm. Everyone Welcome
Journey in Faith 5.00 – 6.00 pm
Senior Youth Group to plan Youth Mass 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Family Rota of Prayer: Teresa Kealey, 16 Balshaw Road
Monday, 8 March:
Church Cleaning 9.00 am ‘B’ Team
The Practice of the Presence of God – Fr. Paul 11.00 am – 12.00 noon
1st Holy Communion Meeting 6.30 – 7.30 in the Parish Centre
Christian Aid Quiz 8.00 pm in the Parish Centre
Tuesday, 9 March:
S.V.P. Meeting 8.00 pm Abbot Herbert Room
Living Faith - in Library - with Fr. Tony Slingo 7.15 – 9.15 pm
Engaged Couples Course - in Dining Room & Calefactory 8.00 – 9.00 pm
Wednesday, 10 March:
Lent Session with Fr Stephen 7.30 pm
‘The Wiz’ – Leyland St. Mary’s CTC at 7.30 pm
Faith on Draught, Chorley 7.30pm (see notices)
Thursday, 11 March:
Scouts Executive Meeting 7.15 pm
‘Living Life to the Full’ with Fr Ambrose 7.30 pm
‘The Wiz’ – Leyland St. Mary’s CTC at 7.30 pm
Friday, 12 March:
Divine Mercy Prayers 11.00 am in the Adoration Chapel
Lent Scripture Course Alverna 7.30pm. Everyone Welcome
‘The Wiz’ – Leyland St. Mary’s CTC at 7.30 pm
Next Sunday, 14 March:
4th Sunday of Lent – Mothering Sunday
Confirmations with Bishop Tom Williams 5.00 pm
Journey in Faith 5.00 – 6.00 pm
Youth Group 7.00 – 9.00 pm
GENERAL NOTICES:
500 CLUB CONGRATULATIONS!
£100 Winner – J. Nelson (Week 7, No. 107) = Agent M. Halliwell
COLLECTIONS:
Last Sunday: Offertory Loose Plate = £713.10, Gift Aid = £259.03
For Gift Aid contact Gerry Brown 431002. Many thanks!
TODAY - JUSTICE & PEACE SPECIAL MASS - ST. HELENS:
Liverpool Archdiocese Justice & Peace Commission’s 30th Annual Romero Mass in St Helen’s at 4.30 pm. Please see poster on the Notice Board for details.
MISSION BOXES:
Mission Boxes – these will be emptied during the next 3 weeks. Thank you to all the collectors.
UPDATE COLLATING:
Update – hopefully collating will be on Wednesday 17th March at 9 am barring any problems.
FAITH ALIVE MAGAZINE:
Free copies of Faith Alive, the magazine which supports our International Prison Outreach work, are available in the Narthex. If you are interested please take a copy.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
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
ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL’S NURSERY OPEN AFTERNOON - TUESDAY 9 MARCH:
St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School’s Nursery Open Afternoon from 1-3pm on Tuesday 9th March. A chance to meet staff, see the facilities, learn about the nursery curriculum and the education the children receive.
THE ‘WIZ’ ROCK VERSION OF 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 TWO 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. Wed 10th, 17th and 24th March at 7.30 pm. Buffet tea included. Price: free/contributions welcome. See poster on the Notice Board.
FUSION FASHION SHOW - LEYLAND METHODIST CHURCH – SATURDAY 13 MARCH:
Fusion Fashion Show on Sat 13th March at Leyland Methodist Church from 7 – 9 pm to raise funds for Fusion’s Youth and Community Work See poster on the Notice Board
CATHOLIC TRAINING PARTNERSHIP – ONE DAY CONFERENCE – SATURDAY 13 MARCH:
Catholic Training Partnership – discovering teaching and leading in a Catholic School – is it for you? 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, 5.00 pm Sunday 14 March, concerns our candidates, their families and the whole faith community, because the Holy Spirit wishes to come to each one of us. Think of your own confirmation, thank God for it, and pray the Holy Spirit to come more strongly into yourself. This is a day of many gifts from God for our Parish.
ST PATRICK’S NIGHT DINNER & CEILIDH – WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH:
St Patrick’s Night Dinner & Ceilidh – Wednesday 17th March at 7.45 pm at The Leyland Hotel. Tickets £20. See poster on the Notice Board.
CHORLEY & SOUTH RIBBLE FIND OUT DAY – FREE INFORMATION EVENT – ST. MARY’S – WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH:
Chorley & South Ribble Find Out Day – the annual free information event for parents of children with disabilities or additional needs, will take place here at St. Mary’s on Wednesday 24th March 2010 from 9.30 – 2.30 pm. Book your place now! See poster on the Notice Board for more details.
GOOD FRIDAY WALK OF WITNESS – 2 APRIL:
Good Friday Walk of Witness 2nd April 2010 starts at Leyland Methodist Church, Turpin Green, at 9.30 am. Walk to St Mary’s Church, Broadfield Drive, for a short service at 10.30 am.
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 ON MONDAY 19 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 TO 9 MAY:
Ampleforth Ladies Retreat 7-9th May. those wishing to go to Ampleforth please let Kate have a deposit of £20 either cash or cheque payable to Ampleforth Abbey Trustees. Thanks!
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
TRIP TO THE COTSWOLDS 16 TO 19 JULY 2010:
Trip to the Cotswolds 16th – 19th July. Return coach travel from Leyland. 3 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. 2 full days excursions; Corus Hotel, Solihull. All £99. Anyone interested? Ring Betty Meadows 01772 432059 for more details.
LIVERPOOL ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – 23 TO 30 JULY 2010:
Liverpool Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: By air from John Lennon Airport, Fri 23 – Fri 30 July 2010. Also overland by coach. Pilgrims who will need help with mobility, nursing or medical care on the journey or in Lourdes should register as soon as possible with the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office: 0151 727 4000. Closing date for registration: 31st march 2010. The Tour Operator is Leisure Time Travel, Tel: 0151 287 8000. For further details see poster at the back of Church.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 13 TO 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
For truly I tell 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; and nothing will be impossible for you (Mt 17:20)
Indeed, the purpose of every miracle of Jesus, directly or through his followers, has always been for the sake of the kingdom of God, promoting the Gospel of the salvation of the human race. Moving mountains wouldn’t serve this purpose. The comparison with the "mustard seed" is used to show that what Jesus requires of you is not faith of a particular size, but a genuine faith. The characteristic of genuine faith is that it is rooted solely in God and not in your own strength,
Full text of the Word of Life is available on the cupboards just
outside the Piety Shop. Please help yourself.
