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ARCHDIOCESEOFLIVERPOOLHolyFamily,PlattBridge SacredHeart,HindleyGreen

THEPARISHBULLETINParishPriest-FatherAnthonyMangnall

HolyFamilyPresbytery,LilyLane,PlattBridge,Wigan,[email protected]

Deacons:Rev.KenHolding(Tel.01942255834)Rev.MikeSwift(Tel.01942715177)VisittheParishWebsiteatwww.hindleycatholic.org.ukorfollowusonFacebookat“HindleyCatholic”

SUNDAY8THJANUARY2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY8THJANUARY2017SOLEMNITYOFTHEEPIPHANYOFTHELORDSat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass IreneKennedySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Margaret&ThomasMorrisSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidPowerSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptismSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

TheChristmasSeasoncomestoanendwiththeFeastoftheEpiphanyandOrdinaryTimebeginswiththeFeastoftheBaptismoftheLord

MONDAY9THJANUARY2017(ReadingsnotintheWeekdayMissal)FEASTOFTHEBAPTISMOFTHELORD7.00pm SacredHeart Mass WinifredSherlock

TUESDAY10THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage487)10.00am HolyFamily Mass MichaelCorlett

WEDNESDAY11THJANUARY201711.00am SacredHeart FuneralMassforAnthonySutton3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY12THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage491)12.30pm HolyFamily FuneralMassforKeithTaylor

FRIDAY13THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage492)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass NaughtonFamily7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY14THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage494)11.00am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofKathHampson11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY15THJANUARY2017SECONDSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AlanGortonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofFr.JohnMcLoughlin

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORCRIBOFFERINGS

The retiring collection for “Crib Offerings”whichisbeingtakentodaywillthisyeargoto support families and children in needwhoarelivinginBethlehem.

ArchbishopMalcolmwrites:“Two thirdsofall Christians in the Holy Land live in theBethlehem area. Palestinian children whoare orphaned or abandoned by theirfamilies in desperate situations have beentaken inandcared forby theDaughtersofCharity of St. Vincent de Paul in theircrèche.Inthelightofthehardshipsimposedbythecontinuingtensionsoftheregion,ourremembrance of these children in need atthisChristmas-timeisgreatlyappreciatedintheplacewhereOurLordhimselfwasborninpoverty.”

THANKYOU

Oursincerethankstoallthosewho, inanywaywhatsoever,givetheirtimeandenergytothelifeofourtwoparishesoverthelastyear.Insomanyroles,someseenbutmanyhidden from view, those who work andundertakeministry in our parishes are theoneswhokeepitaliveandenablethingstoappear to just“happen”Althoughyougiveyourselvesasagiftof lovetotheLord,ourparishfamiliesreapthebenefitofyourgiftand are so much the richer. Please beassuredthat,evenifattimesyoumayhaveseemedtohavebeentakenforgranted,wedo value you and are so very grateful toyou.MayGod,whohasblessedusthroughyou in the past year, lavish his richestblessingsonyouthroughoutthisNewYear.

RECENTWELCOMESANDFAREWELLS

We welcome into the People of God and into ourParishFamiliesthroughthecelebrationofBaptism:

Eden Rain Devers, son of John and Elsa Devers fromWestleigh Lane, Leigh, and Enzo Roberts-Adriano, sonof Agostino Adriano and Danielle Roberts fromCambourne Drive, Hindley Green, who were baptisedatSacredHeartChurchonthe28thofDecember;

Ashanti Katie May Price, Alysia Melanie Rose Price,Armani Mella Marie Price, David Christopher JuniorPrice, and John James Dean Price, the children ofMelissa Leonard from Bickershaw Lane Caravan Site,Abramwho are to be baptised at Holy Family Churchtoday;

Beatrix Rose Selmes, daughter of Kerrod and LaurenSelmes fromNewSouthWales,Australiawho is tobebaptisedatSacredHeartChurchtoday.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with thefamiliesandfriendsof thosewhohavediedovertheChristmasandNewYearperiod:

KathleenHunterfromMahoganyHouseNursingHomewhodiedonthe14thofDecemberaged74years.Herfuneral riteswere celebrated in a graveside service atWestwoodCemeteryonthe21stofDecember.

AnnBrown fromCarringtonCourtNursingHomewhoalsodiedonthe14thofDecemberaged96years.Herfuneral rites were celebrated at Sacred Heart Churchon the 23rd of December prior to burial at HindleyCemetery.

Margaret (Marie) Taylor from Barley Brook NursingHome and once St. John’s Court, Abramwho died onthe16thofDecemberaged85years.Herfuneralriteswere celebrated at Holy Family Church on the 5th ofJanuarypriortocremationatWigan.

Anthony Sutton fromWestleigh Lane, Leighwho diedon the 24th of December aged 76 years. His funeralrites will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church nextWednesday at 11.00am prior to burial at LeighCemetery.

KeithTaylorfromNewStreet,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe31stofDecember2016aged80years.His funeralrites will be celebrated at Holy Family Church nextThursdayat12.30pmpriortocremationatWigan.

THANKYOUFORRECENTWEEKS

Sunday18thDecember2016HolyFamily Offertory£430.97

SacredHeart Offertory£646.50

Sunday25thDecember2016(Christmas)HolyFamily Offertory£1,081.00SacredHeart Offertory£937.80

Sunday1stJanuary2017(NewYear)HolyFamily Offertory£388.68 SacredHeart Offertory£610.00

Belatedbut sincere thanks for the followingdonationsreceivedovertheChristmasandNewYearperiod:

To Holy Family Church funds: £350 from the Mondayafternoon Line Dancers; two anonymous donations of£300 (JE) and £100 (MB); £40 to Holy Family from ananonymousdonoratSacredHeartChurch;and£15forflowers in Christmas Remembrance of Eileen SharplesfromherdaughterKath.

To Sacred Heart Church funds: £140 from ananonymousdonor;and£10fromanun-nameddonorinChristmasRemembranceofMargaretPye.

FIRSTCOMMUNION

MEETINGSFORPARENTS&CHILDREN

The next meeting for parents and children preparingfor First Confession and First Holy Communion laterthis year takes place: On Thursday of THIS week, the12thofJanuary,at6.00pminSacredHeartSchool;andonWednesday of NEXT week, the 18th of January (aweek later than was originally planned) at 5.45pm inHolyFamilySchool.

HOLYFAMILYCHURCHREFURBISHMENTWORK

The fourth and final phaseof the refurbishmentworkatHolyFamilyChurch–theremovaloftheoldflooringand the layingofanew floorcovering throughout thechurch–willbeginonMondaythe16thofJanuaryandwill take fourweeks tocomplete.Duringthis timethechurch cannot be used forMass during theweek butMasswillcontinuetobecelebratedinthechurcheachSunday at 10.30am. Confessions will be heard onrequestaftertheMassonSundays.TherewillbeMasscelebratedeachWednesdayasusualat3.00pminTheVenue on the first floor at Belong Village on MillersLanetowhicheveryoneiswelcome.






THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY15THJANUARY2017SECONDSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AlanGortonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofFr.JohnMcLoughlin

MONDAY16THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage496)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(T.G.)

TUESDAY17THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage498)MEMORIALOFSAINTANTONYOFEGYPTNOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass BrianCashman

WEDNESDAY18THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage500)10.00am SacredHeart Mass IntentionsofRobynDavis3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ForallinBelongCareHome

THURSDAY19THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage502)NOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass AgnesFranklin

FRIDAY20THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage504)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Parishioners7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY21STJANUARY2017-MEMORIALOFSAINTAGNESNOMASSORCONFESSIONSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY

SUNDAY22NDJANUARY2017THIRDSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySuttonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass InThanksgivingtoSaintAnthonySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass WinifredHorsfield

HOLYFAMILYREFURBISHMENT

The final phase of the refurbishmentworkat Holy Family Church begins this week.During this first week, the old vinyl floortiles will be removed by a specialistcontractortopavethewayforthelayingofanew floor covering in the comingweeks,so the floormay be a little “untidy”whenyoucomenextSunday!

Duetothisworktakingplace,therewillbenoweekdayservicesatHolyFamilyChurchbutMass each Sunday will continue to becelebrated in the church. There will beMass in The Venue at Belong eachWednesdayat3.00pmtowhicheveryoneisvery welcome. Confessions will be heardupon request after the Mass on Sundays.Weekday Mass will resume as from theweek beginning Sunday the 12th ofFebruary.Apologiesforanyinconvenience.

While the work at Holy Family is takingplace there will be Mass celebrated atSacredHeart Church instead each TuesdayandThursday.

THISWEEKWEPRAYFOR

- The Gift of Peace for theWorld: Today,Sunday the 15th of January, is PeaceSunday when we are asked to pray for achangeofheartanddirectionintheworld,and especially among governments andworld leaders, that peace may flourishwhere there is violence. We will reflectmoreonthisateachMassthisweekend.

-TheUnityofChristians:OnWednesdayofthis week, the 18th of January, we begintheOctaveof Prayer for ChristianUnity. Ithas a special significance this year as2017isthe500thAnniversaryoftheBeginningoftheProtestantReformation.

EUCHARISTICCONGRESSINLIVERPOOLDURING2018Archbishop Malcolm writes: “The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has supported the proposal that aEucharisticCongressshouldtakeplaceinLiverpoolin2018.ThebishopshaveaskedtheWorkingPartytocontinueandprogresstheplansforthisimportantmomentinthelifeoftheChurchinEnglandandWales.Thisanhonourforustohost the Eucharistic Congress in our archdiocese and an opportunity to deepen our faithwith fellowCatholics andotherChristiansfromacrossourcountries.Planningisstillintheearlystages,butitisenvisagedthatitwilltaketheformofapilgrimageofup to10,000pilgrimsand that itwill takeplace inSeptember2018afterPopeFrancishasvisitedIreland.BishopTomWilliamsisthearchdiocese’srepresentativeontheWorkingPartyandhewillhavemoreinformationforuslaterinthenewyear.”CALLEDTOTHEDIACONATE?ArchbishopMalcolmishostingasecondInformationEveningforanymenwhomaybeconsideringavocationtothePermanentDiaconateintheArchdioceseofLiverpool.IttakesplaceintheParishMeetingRoomsatHolyName,MossPitsLane,Fazakerley,L109LGonTuesdaythe7thofFebruarybeginningwithrefreshmentsat7.00pmandendingby9.00pm.TheArchbishopwill speakaboutordainedministryand therewill beanexplanationabout theprocessofformationanddiscernment,withinputfromtwoservingdeaconsandtheopportunityforquestions.Wiveswillalsobeverywelcome.MoredetailsfromFatherChrisFallontheDiaconateDirectorbyemailatc.fallon@rcaolp.co.ukorphonehimon07932648221orhaveachat(noobligationtobuy!)withoneofourowntwodeaconsKenandMike.FIRSTCOMMUNIONPREPARATIONWhileSacredHeartparentsandchildrenheldtheirpreparationmeetingforFirstHolyCommunionlastweek,parentsandchildrenatHolyFamilywillholdtheirpreparationmeetingonWednesdayofthisweek(aweek laterthanwasoriginallyplanned)at5.45pminHolyFamilySchool.FIRSTANNIVERSARIESTHISMONTH

Our congratulations to those who celebrate their First Anniversary of Baptism during this month: Sophia AnnaShepherd,thedaughterofLarissaandKarlShepherdfromReedymoor,DailyHillwhowasbaptisedatSacredHeartChurch by Father Andrei Chomaon the 24th of January 2016; andNeve Jennifer Leyland, daughter of Emma andChristopherLeylandfromHancockClose,HindleyGreenwhowasbaptisedatSacredHeartChurchbyDeaconKenonthe31stofJanuary2016.FATIMAPILGRIMAGELeisureTimeTravelareorganisingaPilgrimagetoFatimafromthe13thtothe17thofMarchtocommemoratetheOne Hundred Year Anniversary of the Apparitions. Half-board by air from Liverpool to Lisbonwith transfers fromLisbontoFatima.Cost£429.FormoredetailsandbookingscontactLeisureTimeTravelon0151287800

ForInformation:

STATISTICSFOROURPARISHESFORTHEYEAR2016

SacredHeart HolyFamily 2015 2016 2015 2016

Baptisms 11 10 30 16FirstCommunions&Confirmations 25 18 15 22Receptions(AdultConverts) Nil Nil Nil NilMarriages 2 3 Nil 1DeathsandFunerals 14 13 17 13AverageWeeklyMassAttendance 260 211 146 123AverageWeeklyOffertory(£) 580 562 539 522

TheFinancialStatementfor2016givingtheincomeandexpenditureforeachparishisbeingcompiledandasummarywillbedisplayedonthenoticeboardatthebackofeachchurchforparishionerstoviewwhenready.

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALL

DECEMBERWINNERS

December7th No.42December14th No.36December21st No.27December28th No.33

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamily SacredHeart£441.75Offertory£600.00

£178.79CribOfferings£442.00





SUNDAY22NDJANUARY2017

-THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY22NDJANUARY2017THIRDSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySuttonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass InThankstoSaintAnthonySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass WinifredHorsfieldSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY23RDJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage507)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MaryAnnO’Connell

TUESDAY24THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage509)MEMORIALOFSAINTFRANCISDESALESNOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass IreneKennedy

WEDNESDAY25THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage1559)FEASTOFTHECONVERSIONOFSAINTPAUL10.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofT.C.3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY26THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage514)MEMORIALOFSAINTSTIMOTHYANDTITUSNOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass May&DanielFeeley

FRIDAY27THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage515)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofJacobDewhurst7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY28THJANUARY2017MEMORIALOFST.THOMASAQUINASNOMASSORCONFESSIONSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY

SUNDAY29THJANUARY2017FOURTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MaryWilliamsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JosephClarksonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass EileenSharples

WELCOME

We welcome into the People of God and ourParishFamilythroughthecelebrationofBaptismtoday atHoly Family Church:Abel Kyle Jackson,son of Kyle and Emma Jackson from ShelleyDrive, Abram; and Lilly Helen Jackson-Davies,daughter of Gordon Davies and Tanya Jackson-DaviesfromSImpkinStreet,Abram.

FAREWELL

Ourdeepest sympathyandprayersarewith thefamilies and friends of three members of HolyFamilycommunitywhohavediedrecently:

David Herbert, from Hillcrest, Platt Bridge, aEucharisticMinister,Welcomer, Fundraiser, andChair of School Governors at Holy Family, whodied on the 13th of January aged 69 years. Hisfuneral riteswill be celebratedat SaintWilfrid’sChurchat StubshawCross,Ashton-in-Makerfieldnext Thursday the 26th of January at 11.00ampriortocommittalatWiganCrematorium.

Michael Kelly from Ashton-in-Makerfield, whoattendedMassatHolyFamilyeachSundaywithhiswifeVeronica,andwhoalsodiedonthe13thofJanuaryaged73years.Hisfuneralriteswillbecelebrated at Saint Oswald’s Church, Ashton-in-MakerfieldonMondayofthisweek,the23rdofJanuaryat11.00ampriortocommittalatWiganCrematorium.

AgnesTurnerfromTramStreet,PlattBridge,andanotherHolyFamilyMass-goer,whodiedonthe18thof Januaryaged87years.Her funeral riteswill be celebrated at Saint Benedict’s, Church,Hindleyonadayyettobearranged.


During this second week of the work, heavy-dutycarpet-mattingwill be laid in the porch area and newcarpetingwillbegin tobe laid in themainbodyof thechurch.Dueto thiswork takingplace, therewillbenoweekdayservicesatHolyFamilybutMasseachSundaywillcontinuetobecelebratedinthechurch.Therewillbe Mass in The Venue at Belong each Wednesday at3.00pm to which everyone is very welcome.Confessionswillbehearduponrequestafter theMassonSundays.Apologiesforanyinconvenience.WeekdayMasswill resume as from theweek beginning Sundaythe12thofFebruary.While theworkatHolyFamily istaking place there will be Mass celebrated at SacredHeartChurchinsteadeachTuesdayandThursday.

SACREDHEARTPARISHMEETING

There’s a Parish Meeting being held in the GordonRoomatSacredHeartChurchonMondayof thisweek(23rd January) at 7.30pm, after the evening Mass, toarrange and begin preparations for the Summer Fayrethisyear.AllSacredHeartparishionersareinvitedasisanyonewhowouldliketogetinvolved.

BEINGACATHOLICSECONDARYSCHOOLTEACHER

Thinking of applying to become a secondary schoolteacher for September 2017? Wigan and WestLancashire Catholic School Direct programme is apartnershipbetweeneightCatholicsecondaryschools,one Catholic Sixth Form College and Liverpool HopeUniversityworkingtogethertoprovidefirstclassInitialTeacherTrainingwithintheCatholiccommunity.PGCEand QTS are awarded upon successful completion ofthe course. Applications are now open. For moreinformation visit www.catholicsd.org.uk or [email protected]

ANAFTERNOONFORCHILDREN’SLITURGYLEADERS

The Pastoral Formation Department is hosting anafternoon for those who lead the Little Church(Children’s Liturgy) groups in our parishes to helppreparetocelebrateLentandEasterwiththechildren.It takes place at LACE, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool L171AA on Saturday the 5th of February from 2.00pm to5.00pmandwillbe ledbyJoBoyceofCJMMusic.Thecostis£10perperson(whichispayablebytheparish).To book places please contact Maureen Knight atm.knight@rcaol.co.ukortelephoneheratthePastoralFormationOfficeon01515221046.

DAYSOFPRAYER&REFLECTION

SCRIPTURE MORNINGS on Thursdays the 2nd, 9th,16th, and 23rd of February 2017 on the theme “I willpouroutmySpiritonallpeople-A lookattheActsoftheApostles”ledbyFatherChrisThomas.

A MEN’S WEEKEND with the theme “Free to followJesus” fromthe10th to the12thofFebruary2017 ledbyFatherChrisThomas.

AQUIETWEEKENDfromthe24thtothe26thofMarch2017 on the theme “Footsteps in the Sand” led byMoiraMeeghan.

All the above are taking place at Irenaeus House, 32Great Georges Road,Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RD. Tobook a place or formore informationphone Jennyon01519491199oremailheronjenny@irenaeus.co.ukorvisitthewebsiteatwww.irenaeus.co.uk

RESTOREDLIVES

RestoredLivesisthenamegiventoanewcourseabouttoberunbythePastoralFormationDepartmentoftheArchdioceseofLiverpooltooffersupportforthosewhomayfindithardtorecoverfromdivorceorseparation.ItbeginsonThursdaythe23rdofFebruaryatalocationinOrmskirk. Interested?Formoredetailsor tobookaplace please contact Maureen on 07967 753371 orMariaon07732495455orJacquion07793825815.

TAIZEWEEKEND

The international and inter-denominational TaizeCommunity is to lead aweekend gathering for youngadults in Birmingham just after Easter. Young peoplefromalloverEuropeareexpectedtotraveltotheUKtotakepartintheTaizeWeekendforYoungAdults(aged16to35) fromFridaythe28thofApril toMondaythe1st of May. For more details and information abouthowyoucantakepartgotowww.taize.fr/birminghamROSARIESFORTHEMISSIONS Nearly three years ago theCateniansmade an appealfor people to send unused rosary beads to themissions.Sincethenaround450,000rosarybeadshavebeen sent to various mission territories around theworld. They are nowhoping to reach a new target of500,000rosarybeads.Doyouhaveanyunusedrosarybeads? Send them to Mr. Michael Blackburn at 164GreenParkRoad,Halifax,HX30SP.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£430.87 Offertory£632.50

Our sincere thanks for a donation of £100 to HolyFamilyChurchfundsinmemoryofthelateKeithTaylorfromhiswifeandsons.






THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY29THJANUARY2017FOURTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MaryWIlliamsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JosephClarksonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass EileenSharples

MONDAY30THJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage519)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass DeceasedofVoseFamily

TUESDAY31STJANUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage522)MEMORIALOFSAINTJOHNBOSCONOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass IntentionsofMrs.E.Flynn

WEDNESDAY1STFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage524)10.00am SacredHeart COMMUNIONSERVICE–NOMASS3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY2NDFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage1580)FEASTOFTHEPRESENTATIONOFTHELORDNOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass TonySutton

FRIDAY3RDFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage528)OPTIONALMEMORIALOFSAINTBLAISE7.00pm SacredHeart Mass IntentionsofJoanBaines7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY4THFEBRUARY2017NOMASSORCONFESSIONSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY

SUNDAY5THFEBRUARY2017FIFTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Anne-MarieHollowSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MargaretVoseSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbertSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

ThereisaPastoralLetterthisweekendfrom Archbishop Malcolm. Due to itscontentandnature (it’s anappeal formorepracticingCatholics tovolunteerto be school governors) you’ll find itprintedinfulloverthepageforyoutoread at your leisure, rather thanhearing it read atMass thisweekendasareplacementforthehomily.

FAREWELL

The funeral rites of Agnes Turner, late ofTram Street, Platt Bridgewho died on the18th of January aged 87 years, will becelebrated on Monday of this week, the30thofJanuary,atSaintBenedict’sChurch,in Hindley at 1.00pm prior to burial atWestwood Cemetery. May the Lordwelcomeherhome.

BLESSINGOFTHROATS

Friday is the (optional) memorial of SaintBlaise,thepatronofthosewhosufferfromany sickness or ailment of the throat,derivingfromthe legendthathesavedthelife of a young child who was choking todeathonafishbone.Foranyonewhomaywishtoreceiveit,thetraditionalBlessingofSaint Blaise for Throats will be given aftertheeveningMassonFridayatSacredHeart.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILYSACREDHEARTOffertory£400.54 Offertory£629.50

PASTORAL LETTER OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF LIVERPOOL

FOR SUNDAY THE 29TH OF JANUARY 2017

Dearfriends,

TherearemanywaysinwhichyoucanbeofservicetothewidermissionoftheChurch.Prominentamongsttheseisofferingtobeofservicetoaschoolasafoundationgovernor.Schoolgovernorsarethelargestvoluntarybodyinthecountry.Theyprovideavital service to thecommunityandhelp shape theworkof schoolsand the futureofouryoungpeople.

TheChurchhas a special duty toprovide schools as theprincipalmeansof assistingall to achieve the fullnessofChristian life.Catholicschoolssharewithallschoolsthedutytoeducateouryoungpeopleandhelpthemachievetheirfullpotential,butadditionally,ourCatholicschoolsarechargedwiththetasksofprovidingreligiouseducationandreligiousworshipinaccordancewiththeteachingsoftheCatholicChurch.Thedutyofensuringthishappenstothehighestpossiblestandardandisupheldanddevelopedfallstothegoverningbodyoftheschool.

Somegovernorsareelectedbyparentsandstaffattheschool.Othersmaybenominatedbythelocalauthority.AllgovernorshaveadutytoupholdtheCatholicethosoftheschoolbutfoundationgovernorshaveafurtherparticularresponsibilitytorepresentmeinmyroleasleaderandfirstteacherofthediocese.Forthisreason,itisessentialthatallfoundationgovernorsarepractisingCatholicscommittedtoupholdingtheteachingoftheChurch.

Traditionally, foundationgovernorshaveservedtheschool in theirownparishor locality.However,as theroleofgovernorhasbecomemoreexacting, ithasbecomeincreasinglydifficulttorecruitsufficientfoundationgovernorswith the right skills and aptitudes to fill all the vacancies in some localities. There are currently more than 100foundationgovernorvacanciesinschoolsinthediocese.Giventhereareover1600positionsintotal,avacancyrateofaround7%cannotfairlybedescribedasacrisis.Nevertheless,someschoolshavethreeorevenfourvacanciesoutofthenormalquotaofseven,whichtheyareverykeentofill.

TheChurchisconstantlyonthelookoutforpeoplewhomaybewillingandabletoserveinourChurchschoolsinthisimportantministryandwhobringwiththemskillsandexperiencefrommanydifferentwalksof life. Inparticular Iwouldliketoencouragepeopletostepforwardwhoarepreparedtoserveinaschooloutsidetheirownlocality

Therolemaybechallenging.Itdoesnotinvolvethepassivereceptionanduncriticalendorsementoftheideasputforwardby the staffof the schoolbutequally itdoesnot require involvement in theday todayoperationof theschool.Governorsmustbeabletotakealong-term,strategicview.

Foundationgovernorsmusthavetheabilitytounderstandtheworkoftheschool insufficientdetail tobeabletochallenge and support the school’s senior leaders andmake constructive suggestions. The abilities to engage indebate,tolisten,toworkaspartofateamandtobediscretearetheessentialpersonalcharacteristics.TrainingisavailableandGovernors canhaveadiverse rangeof skills andbackgrounds.A leafletprovidingmore informationandcontactdetails forfurtheradvice isavailableandIdourgeyoutoconsiderwhetheryouareabletoservetheCatholiccommunityinthisway.

Withmyprayersandeverygoodwishforyouandyourfamiliesfortheyearahead

+MalcolmMcMahonOP,ArchbishopofLiverpool

HOLYFAMILYCHURCHREFURBISHMENT

Duetothisworktakingplace,therewillbenoweekdayservicesatHolyFamilyagainthisweekbutSundayMasswillcontinuetobe celebrated in the church. Confessions will be heard uponrequest after the Mass on Sundays. Apologies for anyinconvenience.WeekdayMasseswill resume as from theweekbeginningSundaythe12thofFebruary.

SACREDHEARTPARISHSOCIAL

A “Valentine’s Weekend Social Evening”will be held for Sacred Heart ParishHelpers on Friday the 10th of Februaryfrom 7.30pm in Sacred Heart Club. Forcatering purposes, please sign the list onthechurchnoticeboardifyou’dliketogo.





SUNDAY5THFEBRUARY2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY5THFEBRUARY2017FIFTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Anne-MarieHollowSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MargaretVoseSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbertSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY6THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage532)MEMORIALOFTHEMARTYRSOFJAPAN7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Mrs.T.Knowles’Intentions

TUESDAY7THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage534)NOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(V)

WEDNESDAY8THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage537)10.00am SacredHeart Mass ArchbishopDerekWorlock3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY9THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage538)NOMASSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY10.00am SacredHeart Mass Joseph&EthelReid

FRIDAY10THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage540)MEMORIALOFSAINTSCHOLASTICA7.00pm SacredHeart Mass JessHarrison7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY11THFEBRUARY2017MEMORIALOFOURLADYOFLOURDESNOMASSORCONFESSIONSATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHTODAY

SUNDAY12THFEBRUARY2017SIXTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass GeraldDootsonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass KathleenMurphySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass BrianOrmshawSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY

We welcome into the People of God andinto our Parish Family through thecelebration of Baptism at Holy FamilyChurch this weekend: Martha ElizabethGuest,daughterofJadeandMichaelGuestfromDavyRoad,Abram.


Duetothisworktakingplace,therewillbeno weekday services at Holy Family againthisweekbutSundayMasswillcontinuetobe celebrated in the church. Confessionswill be heard upon request after Mass onSundays. Apologies for any inconvenience.Weekday Masses will resume as from theweek beginning Sunday the 12th ofFebruary.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILYSACREDHEARTOffertory£452.01Offertory£543.00

Sincere thanks for the following recentlyreceiveddonationstoHolyFamilyChurch:

InmemoryofDavidHerbert(£200)fromhiswifeMaureenandfamily;

InmemoryofAgnesTurner (£40) fromherfriends at Holy Family Senior CitizensFriendshipClub;

InmemoryofBrianOrmshaw(£50)fromhiswifeMarieandfamily.

MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP MALCOLM

FOR THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Dearfriends.

NextSaturday,Februarythe11th,isWorldDayofprayerfortheSick.Throughoutthearchdiocese-inourhospitals,carehomes,hospices,familyhomesandchaplaincies-wehavewonderfulpeoplededicatedtocaringforoursick,andI’dliketoacknowledgewithdeepgratitudetheincrediblecaretheyprovide.

DuetothefactthattheworlddayofprayercoincideswiththeFeastofOurLadyofLourdes,IwantedtodrawtoyourattentiontoourdiocesanpilgrimageeachJuly.Eversincethe1920s,whenourfirstpilgrimsleftLiverpoolforLourdes,ithasbeenanimportantwayinwhichwehavetriedtohelpthosewhoareilltorealiseagoalofvisitingtheshrine.Overtheyearscountlessnumbersofsickpilgrimshavebeenabletooffertheirownprayersatthegrotto,notleastbecauseofthededicatedsupportofmedicalprofessionalsandvolunteers,hospitalitéandyouthalike.Nationallyweareoneof the largestdiocesanpilgrimagestoLourdes-lastyearwewereover1,200pilgrims-andasyoucanimaginetheplanningisdetailedandtimeconsuming. In fact preparations have beenwell underway since the autumn by our dedicated team ofvolunteers.

Beingabletospendtimetogetherasadiocesanfamily,bothinprayerandsociallyinthestreetsandcafés,notleastwithourassistedpilgrims,deepensthebondsthatwehavewitheachotherandrenewsourfaithandfollowingofChrist,andIwouldencourageeachoneofyoutoconsiderjoiningourpilgrimageteam.

As we continue to pray for those who suffer from various physical illnesses, and those suffering frommental illness and dementia, let us give thanks to all those who are dedicated to caring for themthroughouttheyear.Inaddition,letusrenewourcommitmenttoservingtheminwhateverwaywecanandmakeitpossibleforthemtoexperiencethegiftandprayerofLourdes.WitheverycandlelightedbyyouforlovedonesthisweekendIpromisemyprayerstoo,alongwithprayersofgratitudetoallthosewhogivetheirlivesincaringforthem.

OurLadyofLourdes,prayforus.

+MalcolmMcMahonOP

ArchbishopofLiverpool

MASSINHONOUROFOURLADYOFLOURDES

NextSaturday(11thFebruary)at12noonatChristtheKing,QueensDrive,WavertreeCelebrant:ArchbishopMalcolmMcMahonOP

Everyonewelcome

FIRSTCOMMUNIONPREPARATIONMEETINGSFORPARENTS&CHILDREN

NextWednesday(8thofFebruary)at5.45pminHolyFamilySchool,PlattBridge

NextThursday(9thFebruary)at6.00pminSacredHeartSchool,HindleyGreen

VALENTINE’SWEEKENDSOCIALEVENINGFORSACREDHEARTPARISHHELPERS

NextFriday(10thFebruary)at7.30pminSacredHeartParishClub,HindleyGreenSignthelistonthechurchnoticeboard

ifyouwouldliketocomealong

ANNUALMASSTOCELEBRATEMARRIAGE&FAMILYLIFE

NextSunday(12thFebruary)at11.00amintheMetropolitanCathedral,Liverpool

Celebrant:ArchbishopMalcolmMcMahonOPEveryonewelcome






THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY12THFEBRUARY2017SIXTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass GeraldDootsonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass KathleenMurphySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass BrianOrmshawSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptismMONDAY13THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage545)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MarcusReidTUESDAY14THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage547)MEMORIALOFSAINTCYRILANDSAINTMETHODIUS10.00am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbertWEDNESDAY15THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage549)10.00am SacredHeart Mass PrivateIntention(AV)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY16THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage551)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Barbara&SandraKing12noon SacredHeart FuneralMassforMadgeHeatonFRIDAY17THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage553)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass PhyllisGeenhough7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY18THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage555)11.00am HolyFamily Mass KathSweeney11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition SUNDAY19THFEBRUARY2017SEVENTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MaryNaughtonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass SilvioRossiSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner

BANNSOFMARRIAGE

Ifyouknowofanyimpedimenttothemarriageofany of the couples below, or any other legalreason why they should not be married, youshouldinformFatherTonyassoonaspossible:DonnaClareSouthernandDanielEdwardLloyd,both of Oak Avenue, Abram who wish to bemarriedatHolyFamilyChurchonthe27thofMay2017;Rebecca Catterall and David Michael Hindley,both of FairfieldsAvenue, Platt BridgewhowishtobemarriedatHolyFamilyChurchonthe5thofAugust2017;Emma Dalgleish and Lewis Pugh, both of DavyRoad, Abram who wish to be married at aCatholicChurchinMaltaduringAugust2017;LauraCaseandMartinKeenan,bothofWalthewLane, Platt Bridge who wish to be married at aCatholicChurchinBarcelonaduringAugust2017;Megan Crompton and James Bithell, both ofCashmoreDrive,HindleywhowishtobemarriedatSacredHeartChurchonthe12thofMay2018;Stacey Makinson and Brett Draper, both ofLymmStreet,PlattBridgewhowishtobemarriedatHolyFamilyChurchonthe16thofJune2018.Please hold these couples in prayer as theyprepare to give the gift of themselves to oneanotherinmarriage.

WEEKDAYMASS

ATHOLYFAMILYCHURCHRESUMESFROMTHISWEEK

OURPARISHFAMILY

WELCOME

WewelcomeintothePeopleofGodandintoourParishFamily through the celebration of Baptism at HolyFamilyChurch thisweekend:PenelopeRivera-Arill, thedaughterofSamanthaFairhurstandAlessandroRivera-ArillfromWillowRoad,Newton-le-WillowsFAREWELL

OurdeepestsympathyandprayersarewiththefamilyandfriendsofMaryMagdalene(“Madge”)Heaton,lateof ShrewsburyClose,Hindleywhodiedon the30thofJanuary aged 87 years. Her funeral rites will becelebratedatSacredHeartChurchnextThursdayat12noonpriortoburialatHindleyCemetery.MaytheLordwelcomeherhome.

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLJANUARY2017WINNERS

January5th No.32January11th No.10January18th No.45January25th No.39

ANEVENINGWITHFATHERFRANCIS

As part of the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary oftheopeningofAll SaintsChurch,Golborne there isAnAudience with Father Francis, The Singing Friar takingplaceinthechurchonFridaythe24thofFebruarywithdoors opening at 6.45pm and Father Francis on stagefrom7.00pm.Costisjust£1.00perticketwhichcanbeorderedby contacting Lindaon01942743347orTrishon01942510554orJeanon01942727412.

REQUESTSFORBAPTISM

Expectant parents are always very welcome to takepartintheBaptismPreparationCourseevenbeforethebirth of their child. See Father Tony after Mass anyweekend to pick up a Baptism Information leaflet.PreparationCoursesforparentsrequestingBaptismfortheir children take place four times each year, on thefirst three Sundays of March, June, September andDecember

SUPPORTFORDIVORCED&SEPARATED

The next series of supportmeetings for Divorced andSeparated Catholics will start in mid-February withgroups meeting in Ormskirk and in South Liverpool.CatholicsandalsootherChristianswhoaredivorcedorseparated (recently or in the past) or who areexperiencing the breakdown of a marriage or a longtermrelationshipareverywelcome.

The small groups are informative, affirming, free andconfidential. To book a place on the South LiverpoolcoursepleasecallFrancesTrotmanon01517272195.To book a place on the Ormskirk course please callMaureenO’Brienon07967753371

THANKYOU

FORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£395.73 Offertory£638.70Sincere thanks for recent donations received to HolyFamilyChurchfunds:

InMemory of Agnes Turner given at her funeral fromherfriendsatHolyFamilyParish;(£60);

FromHolyFamilySeniorCitizensWednesdayFriendshipClub(£100).

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE

Each of our parishes has a licensed function roomavailableforhire.ContactourParishClubmanagersanyevening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on01942866167orTerryat SacredHeartClubon01942255192.

Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an idealvenue for regular or occasional group activities ormeetings, or children’s parties or other social events.ContactGeofforCeciliaon861084.

Holy Family Catholic Club, Platt Bridge

Returning by Popular Demand

SQUEEZEBOX

Foot-tapping Music for all Tastes

Next Saturday 18th February from 8.30pm

Free Admission All Welcome






THELITURGYTHISWEEKSUNDAY19THFEBRUARY2017SEVENTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MaryNaughtonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass SilvioRossiSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurnerMONDAY20THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage557)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Jenny&TedHigginsonTUESDAY21STFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage559)11.00am HolyFamily FuneralMassforJeffHickey WEDNESDAY22NDFEBRUARY2017FEASTOFSAINTPETER,APOSTLE10.00am SacredHeart FuneralMassforJoanMorris3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY23RDFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage563)MEMORIALOFSAINTPOLYCARP10.00am HolyFamily Mass Canipa&DonnellyFamilies12.30pm HolyFamily FuneralServiceforJoanPriceFRIDAY24THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage565)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass IreneKennedy7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY25THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage567)11.00am HolyFamily Mass KevinPeterCarlon11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition SUNDAY26THFEBRUARY2017EIGHTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MargaretHoareSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass ThomasCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass IntentionsofRitaFarrell

FAREWELL

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are withthefamilyandfriendsofthosewhohavediedrecently and whose funeral rites we are tocelebrateduringthisweek:

Jeffrey(Jeff)Hickey,lateofClaydonDrive,Incewho died on the 5th of February aged 72years. His funeral rites will be celebrated atHoly Family Church next Tuesday at 11.00ampriortocommittalatWiganCrematorium.

Joan Morris, late of SmallBrook Lane, Leighwho died on the 14th of February aged 90years. Her funeral rites will be celebrated atSacred Heart Church next Wednesday at10.00am prior to committal at Howe BridgeCrematorium.

JoanPrice, lateofVicarageRoad,Abramwhodied on the 10th of February aged 85 years.Her funeral rites will be celebrated at HolyFamilyChurchnextThursdayat12.30pmpriortocommittalatWiganCrematorium.

MaytheLordwelcomethemhome.

OURPARISHON-LINE

Just a reminder that you can sign-up to havetheweeklyparishnewsletter forHoly Family,Platt Bridge and SacredHeart, HindleyGreenas well as that of Saint Benedict’s, Hindleysenttoyoueachweekviaemail.

Thismay be useful to parishionerswho havemoved away but still wish to keep in touchwithourparishes,aswellasanywhomaybeaway for a week or two due to illness orholidayandwanttokeepinformed.

You’ll find the link to subscribe to the emailnewslettersatwww.hindleycatholic.co.uk

ANEVENINGWITHFATHERFRANCIS

As part of the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary oftheopeningofAll SaintsChurch,Golborne there isAnAudience with Father Francis, The Singing Friar takingplace in the church next Friday the 24th of Februarywith doors opening at 6.45pm and Father Francis onstage from7.00pm.Cost is just £1.00per ticketwhichcanbeorderedbycontactingLindaon01942743347orTrishon01942510554orJeanon01942727412.

WALSINGHAMPILGRIMAGE

TheBoltonBranchoftheWalsinghamAssociationinviteyou to join their Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham inNorfolk from Monday the 11th to Friday the 14th ofSeptember 2017. The cost of the pilgrimage whichincludes half-board accommodation and coach fare is£204 (standard accommodation) or £243 (en-suite).Local pick-ups by the coach can be arranged. Furtherinformationandbookings toPeterandMaryEckersleyon01204651766.REQUESTSFORBAPTISM


PREPARINGFORLENT

TheSeasonofLentbeginsthisyearonWednesdaythe1st ofMarch in just under a fortnight. Copies of LentExtra2017withrelevantarticlesfortheSeasonofLentand a series of daily reflections are on sale from theback of Holy Family Church at £1.50 each. Otherbooklets with prayers and reflections to support ourspiritualgrowthduringLentarealsoavailabletobuy.

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE

Each of our parishes has a licensed function roomavailableforhire.ContactourParishClubmanagersanyevening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on01942866167orTerryat SacredHeartClubon01942255192.HolyFamilyParishHallisnotlicensedbutisanidealvenueforregularoroccasionalgroupactivitiesormeetings, or children’s parties or other social events.ContactGeofforCeciliaon861084.

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAY-CHILDREN’SLITTLECHURCHForPrimarySchoolagedchildren tohear theWordofGod on a level they can understand: At the 9.00amMass at Sacred Heart and the 10.30amMass at HolyFamily.ChildrencomeupatthestartofMass.

MONDAY-LINEDANCING Monday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family ParishHall.ContactSylviaDelargyon521482.

MONDAY-BIBLESTUDYGROUP MeetsonMondayeveningsat7.00pminSaintWilfrid’sChurch,BoltonRoad,StubshawCross,Ashton.ContactDeaconMikeSwifton01942715177.

TUESDAY-LEGIONOFMARY Tuesdaysmorningsat10.30am inHoly FamilyChurch.Contact Mary Marsh on 701091 or Kath Prior on861995.

WEDNESDAY-OVER60’sCLUBS FriendshipGroupsfortheOver60’sonWednesdaysat12.30pminHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactKathPrioron 861995. Also onWednesdays at 2.00pm in SacredHeartClub.ContactMaureenDaltonon253132.

WEDNESDAY-BROWNIES&GUIDESWednesday inHolyFamilyParishHall from6.30pmto8.00pm for Brownies and from 8.00pm to 9.00pm forGuides.ContactSheilaMarcrofton861981

THURSDAY-MOTHERS’PRAYERSMothers meeting weekly to pray for their children.Each Thursday in Holy Family Parish Hall at 2.00pm.MoredetailsfromMaryMarshon01942701091.

SATURDAY-BEREAVEMENTSUPPORT Foranyonewhofindsithardtocopeafterthelossofaloved one. The group meets on the last Saturday ofeach month at 12.15pm in Holy Family Parish Hall.ContactMaryMarshon701091

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


Our sincere thanks for a further donation of £400 toHolyFamilyChurch funds inmemoryof the lateAgnesTurnerfromherfamilyandfriends.





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THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY26THFEBRUARY2017EIGHTHSUNDAYOFORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass MargaretHoareSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Thomas&ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass IntentionsofRitaFarrell

MONDAY27THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage569)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass TonySutton

TUESDAY28THFEBRUARY2017(WeekdayMissalPage571)10.00am HolyFamily Mass RhodaQuinn

THE SEASON OF LENT

ASHWEDNESDAY1STMARCH201710.00am SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(AV)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners7.00pm HolyFamily Mass L.I.S.C.F.Intentions

THURSDAY2NDMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage155)10.00am HolyFamily FuneralMassforAgnesDierden

FRIDAY3RDMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage158)6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Nancy&TimMcCartney7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY4THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage161)11.00am HolyFamily Mass JimmyFarrell11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY5THMARCH2017FIRSTSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AgnesFranklinSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Sean&MichaelGraineySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JamesCarlonSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

THE SEASON OF LENT

ASHWEDNESDAY

On Wednesday of this week we begin toembrace the Season of Lent through thesignofreceivingashesonourheads.AsheswillbedistributedatthreedifferentvenuesonWednesday:DuringMassat10.00aminSacredHeart Church; alsoMass at 3.00pminTheVenueatBelongVillage,PlattBridge;and also Mass at 7.00pm in Holy FamilyChurch. Please also remember that AshWednesdayisaDayofFasting(cutdownontheamountoffoodweeat)andAbstinence(eat no meat or, for any vegetarians andvegans,keeptoasimpledietonthisday).

FRIDAYSTATIONSOFTHECROSS

The Stations of the Cross will be prayedeach Friday evening during Lent at SacredHeart Church at 6.15pm using a differentversion of the prayer each week. If anyindividualwould like to leadthisprayeronaparticularFridaypleaseseeDeaconKen.

SUNDAYHOLYHOUR

EachSundayafternoonduringLentwewillkeep a Holy Hour at Holy Family Churchfrom 3.00pm. This will be a reflection ontheWayoftheCross(differenteachweek)in thepresenceof theLordexposed in theBlessedSacrament.Everyonewelcome.

FAREWELL

OurdeepestsympathyandprayersarewiththefamilyandfriendsofAgnesDierden,ofRichmond House Care Home at Leighwhodiedonthe23rdofFebruaryaged88years.Her funeral riteswillbecelebratedatHolyFamily Church next Thursday at 10.00amprior to committal atWigan Crematorium.MaytheLordwelcomeherhome.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONSDURINGLENT

NextSunday12thMarchforCafodCafod ask us to voluntarily deny ourselves some foodorothernecessityonFridaythe10thofMarchandtogivethemoneysavedtohelpothersinthedevelopingcountriesoftheworld.

Sunday19thMarchforLentenAlmsOur voluntary offerings, perhaps from some personalactofLentendenial,tohelpthoseinrealneedthroughaspecificprojectchosenbytheArchbishop.

Sunday26thMarchfortheForeignMIssionsA Missionary Sister will make an appeal at all theMasses this weekend for the ForeignMissions with aRetiringCollectionaftereachMassforthispurpose.

Sunday2ndAprilforChurchFlowersTo receive donations, perhaps in memory of a lovedone, for flowers to decorate our churches throughouttheEasterSeason.

PalmSunday9thAprilforHolyPlacesFortheupkeepandmaintenanceoftheChristiansitesin Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Only a verysmallnumberofChristiansactuallyliveintheHolyLandandtheycannotaffordtodothisalone.LENTREADING

CopiesofLentExtra2017withrelevantarticlesforLentanddailyreflectionsareonsalefromthebackofHolyFamilyChurchat£1.50each.Otherbookletsofprayerand reflection to support our spiritual growth duringLentarealsoonsale.DAYOFRECOLLECTION

TheLegionofMaryarehavingaDayofRecollectiononTuesday the 7th of March at St Benedict's Church,Hindley.ThedaybeginswithMassat11.00amfollowedby Reflections, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,Confessions,BenedictionandTheRosary.Ifyouwouldlike toattendyoucaneitherpleaseputyournameonthelistwhich isatthebackofSacredHeartChurch,oralternatively please telephone Susan Mines on 07952822440 by the 1st ofMarch. Hot lunch and afternoonrefreshmentswillbeprovided.Thecostis£5perperson(payableontheday).Everyonewelcome!

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


Sincerethanksforadonationof£50towardsthecostoftherecentrefurbishmentworkatHolyFamilyChurchinmemoryofthelateJamesCarlon.

THECATENIANASSOCIATION

The CatenianAssociation is a brotherhood of Catholicmen who meet regularly for mutual support, socialactivities,andtofurthertheworkofthelayapostolatein the Church. There are over 10,000 Cateniansworldwide ingroups called “Circles”, theWigangroupwhichwasformedin1913beingCircle16.

They meet on the first Monday of each month at7.30pm at Hindley Hall Golf Club with a buffet andinformal chat included. Social functions which areorganised throughout the year include the LadiesDinner Dance, President’s Night, a Clergy Dinner, aChristmas Party, and President’s Weekend. Mass isoffered throughout the year for vocations to thepriesthood and for the repose of all deceasedmembers.

AllpracticingCatholicmenaged18yearsandoverandeligible to join. Interested? Want to know more?Contact Terry Flanagan on 01942 231332 or ChrisEcclestonon01942701049orKevinFlanaganon01942258754orHaroldTrowbridgeon01942375216orvisitthewebsiteatwww.thecatenians.com

WALSINGHAMPILGRIMAGE

TheBoltonBranchoftheWalsinghamAssociationinviteyou to join their Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham inNorfolk from Monday the 11th to Friday the 14th ofSeptember 2017. The cost of the pilgrimage whichincludes half-board accommodation and coach fare is£204 (standard accommodation) or £243 (en-suite).Local pick-ups by the coach can be arranged. Furtherinformationandbookings toPeterandMaryEckersleyon01204651766.

RESPONDINGTOTHECALL

Have you ever thought that the Lord could be callingyou–orsomeoneyouknow–tobeapriest?Monthlymeetings for thosediscerning the call areheldon thefirstSaturdayofeachmonthatSaintCharlesBorromeoPresbytery at Aighburth in South Liverpool from10.00amto3.00pm.Formore informationcontacttheVocationsDirector,FatherJamesPreston,[email protected]

PARISHPRIESTRETIREMENTS

It was announced recently that Father Tom Kennedy,who celebrated his 100th birthday last year, hasdecided to retireasParishPriestofEnglishMartyrsatHaydock. His retirement has already taken effect andFatherTomisnowlivinginanursinghomebackinhisnative Ireland. And, due to ill health, Father RonMcGivern is to retire on the 19th ofMarch as ParishPriest of Saint Williams at Ince and Saint Patrick’s atWigan.WegivethankstoGodfortheverymanyyearsofservicetheyhavegiventohisPeopleandholdthembothinprayerbeforetheLord.





SUNDAY5THMARCH2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY5THMARCH2017FIRSTSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AgnesFranklinSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Sean&MichaelGraineySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JamesCarlonSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHourMONDAY6THMARCH20171.30pm SacredHeart FuneralMassforElizabethCookeNote:NoEveningMasstodayatSacredHeartChurchTUESDAY7THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage167)10.00am HolyFamily Mass MarieMullenWEDNESDAY8THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage170)10.00am SacredHeart Mass IsabellaMills3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY9THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage173)10.00am HolyFamily Mass LISCFIntentionsFRIDAY10THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage176)CAFODLENTFASTDAY6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Thos,Mgt&MaryDelaney7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY11THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage179)11.00am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofKen&MaryOakes11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExpositionSUNDAY12THMARCH2017SECONDSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofCatherineFieldsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass KathleenMurphySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass HarryRobinsonSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

THE SEASON OF LENT


TheStationsoftheCrosswillbeprayedeachFridayevening during Lent at Sacred Heart Church at6.15pmusingadifferentversionoftheprayereachweek. If any individual would like to lead thisprayeronanyFridaypleaseseeDeaconKen.

SUNDAYHOLYHOUR

EachSundayafternoonduringLentwewillkeepaHolyHouratHolyFamilyChurchfrom3.00pm.Thiswill be a reflection on the Way of the Cross(different eachweek) in the presence of the Lordexposed in the Blessed Sacrament. Everyonewelcome.

SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION

Apriestwill beavailable tohear confessionseachFridayat7.30pmatSacredHeartChurchandeachSaturday at 11.30am at Holy Family Church or atany other time upon reasonable request. Thechildren who are due to receive their First HolyCommunionwill alsomake their First ConfessionsthroughouttheSeasonofLent.

FAREWELL

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with thefamilyandfriendsofthosewhohavediedrecently:

Elizabeth Cooke, late of Atherton Road, HindleyGreenwho died on the 19th of February aged 95years.HerfuneralriteswillbecelebratedatSacredHeart Church this Monday the 6th of March at1.30pmpriortoburialatHindleyCemetery.

MadelineBurke,lateofWindermereRoad,Hindleywho died on the 21st of February aged 64 years.Her funeral riteswere celebrated at Howe BridgeCrematoriumlastThursday.

MaytheLordwelcomethemhome.

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLFEBRUARY2017WINNERS

February1st No.39February8th No.37February15th No.31February22nd No.05

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONSDURINGLENT

NextSunday12thMarch:ForCafod’sLentFastDayCafod ask us to voluntarily deny ourselves some foodorothernecessityonFridaythe10thofMarchandtogivethemoneysavedtohelpothersinthedevelopingcountries of the world. Cafod Fast Day envelopes areavailablefromthebackofchurchthisweekendforyoutoreturntochurchwithyourofferingnextweekend.

Sunday19thMarch:ForLentenAlmsOur voluntary offerings, perhaps from some personalactofLentendenial,tohelpthoseinrealneedthroughaspecificprojectchosenbytheArchbishop.

Sunday26thMarch:AnAppealfortheMIssionsA Missionary Sister will make an appeal at all theMasses this weekend for the ForeignMissions with aRetiringCollectionaftereachMassforthispurpose.

Sunday2ndApril:ForChurchEasterFlowersTo receive donations, perhaps in memory of a lovedone, for flowers to decorate our churches throughouttheEasterSeason.

PalmSunday9thApril:FortheHolyPlacesFortheupkeepandmaintenanceoftheChristiansitesinJerusalemandthesurroundingarea.

FIRSTANNIVERSARIESDURINGMARCH

Congratulations to those celebrating their FirstAnniversary of Baptism during this month, andespeciallySophiaIsabellaBennett,daughterofMichaelBennett and Deborah Milligan of Crossdale Road,Hindley Green who was baptised at Sacred HeartChurchbyDeaconKenonthe27thofMarch2016.

Our remembrance and prayer continues for thosewhose First Anniversary of Death occurs during thismonth, especially Doreen Rigby from Kildare Grangewhodiedonthe25thofMarch2016aged79years.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


Sincere thanks for further donations to Holy FamilyChurch recently received in memory of Agnes Turnerreceived from The Wigan Thistle Society (£25) andMargaretRowe(£25)

FROM THE MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS

FOR LENT 2017Dearfriends.

Lent is the favourable season for renewing ourencounter with Christ, who lives in his word, in thesacramentsandinourneighbour.

The Lord, who overcame the deceptions of theTempterduring the fortydays in thedesert, showsusthepathwemusttake.MaytheHolySpiritleadusonatrue journey of conversion, so thatwe can rediscoverthegiftofGod’sword,bepurifiedofthesinthatblindsus,andserveChristpresentinourbrothersandsistersinneed.

I encourage all the faithful to express this spiritualrenewal also by sharing in the Lenten Campaignspromoted by many Church organizations in differentparts of the world, and thus to favour the culture ofencounterinouronehumanfamily.

Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in thevictoryofChrist,wemayopenourdoors to theweakandpoor.ThenwewillbeabletoexperienceandsharetothefullthejoyofEaster.

The full text of theMessage of Pope Francis for Lentwhich includes a lengthy reflection on the Parable oftheRichManandthePoorMan(Luke16:19-31)canbefoundontheVaticanwebsiteatwww.vatican.va

DAYOFRECOLLECTION

The Legion of Mary are having a Day of RecollectionnextTuesdaythe7thofMarchatStBenedict'sChurch,Hindley.ThedaybeginswithMassat11.00amfollowedby Reflections, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,Confessions,BenedictionandTheRosary.Ifyouwouldlike toattendyoucaneitherpleaseputyournameonthelistwhich isatthebackofSacredHeartChurch,oralternatively please telephone Susan Mines on 07952822440 by the 1st ofMarch. Hot lunch and afternoonrefreshmentswillbeprovided.Thecostis£5perperson(payableontheday).Everyonewelcome!

LENTREADING

CopiesofLentExtra2017withrelevantarticlesforLentanddailyreflectionsareonsalefromthebackofHolyFamilyChurchat£1.50each.Otherbookletsofprayerand reflections to support our spiritual growth duringLentarealsoonsale.





SUNDAY12THMARCH2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY12THMARCH2017SECONDSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofCatherineFieldsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass KathleenMurphySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass HarryRobinsonSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

MONDAY13THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage181)10.00am SacredHeart Mass Fr.KevinSnapeNote:NoEveningMassatSacredHeartChurchtoday

TUESDAY14THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage184)10.00am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbert

WEDNESDAY15THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage187)10.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofPaddyKillen3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY16THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage190)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Sr.KatharineLennonSND

FRIDAY17THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage193)FEASTOFSAINTPATRICK,PATRONOFIRELAND6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass JosephReid7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY18THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage1638)ANTICIPATEDSOLEMNITYOFSAINTJOSEPH,HUSBANDOFMARY11.00am HolyFamily Mass Fr.JosephRimmer11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY19THMARCH2017THIRDSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JoanMorrisSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Peter&EstherFlynnSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass GoldenWeddingThanks(Prior)Sun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

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A priest will be available to hearconfessions each Friday at 7.30pm atSacredHeart Church and each Saturday at11.30am at Holy Family Church or at anyother time upon reasonable request. Thechildrenwho are due to receive their FirstHoly Communionwill alsomake their FirstConfessionsthroughouttheSeasonofLent.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFOR

CAFOD’SHARVESTFASTDAY

LENTRECONCILIATIONSERVICE

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith High School inAshton-in-Makerfield are hosting a LentCelebrationofReconciliationonMondayofthis week the 13th of March at 7.00pmwhenanumberofpriestswill beavailabletohearconfessions.Allarewelcome.

FIRSTCOMMUNIONMEETINGS

The nextmeetings for parents and children preparingfor First Confession and First Holy Communion laterthis year take place during this coming week: OnWednesday at 5.45pm in Holy Family School; or onThursdayat6.00pminSacredHeartSchool.

CELEBRATINGSAINTJOSEPH

Since the Solemnity of Saint Joseph falls by date thisyear on the Third Sunday of Lent (next Sunday) thecelebration of Saint Joseph is being transferred thisyear: At Holy Family Church, where he is one of theparish patrons, Saint Joseph will be celebrated inanticipationnextSaturdaythe18thofMarch:AtSacredHeart Church, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph will becelebratedonMondaythe20thofMarch.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


SincerethankstothemembersofHolyFamilyOver60’sWednesday Friendship Club for a recent donation of£150toHolyFamilyChurchfunds.

RETIRING COLLECTIONS

NextSunday19thMarchFORLENTENALMS

Our voluntary offerings, perhaps from some personalactofLentendenial,tohelpthoseinrealneedthroughaspecificprojectchosenbytheArchbishop.

Sunday26thMarchFORTHEFOREIGNMISSIONS

A Missionary Sister will make an appeal at all theMasses this weekend for the ForeignMissions with aRetiringCollectionaftereachMassforthispurpose.

Sunday2ndAprilFORCHURCHEASTERFLOWERS

To receive donations, perhaps in memory of a lovedone, for flowers to decorate our churches throughouttheEasterSeason.

PalmSunday9thAprilFORTHEUPKEEPOFTHEHOLYPLACES

FortheupkeepandmaintenanceoftheChristiansitesin Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Only a verysmallnumberofChristiansactuallyliveintheHolyLandand they cannot afford to do this alone. Please notethat, although traditionally taken during the GoodFridayLiturgy,thiscollectionwilltakeplace inourtwochurchesaftertheMassesonPalmSundayinstead.

DONATIONSFORPERU

For the past few years, via our contact with themthroughColetteBurke,wehavesupportedtheworkofMotherTeresa’sMissionaryBrothersofCharityinLima,Peru, who work with disadvantaged boys and youngmen. They do not fund-raise but rely solely ondonations which are given to them through DivineProvidence. Colette is paying a further visit to theBrothers from the 23rd ofMarch andwouldwelcomeanydonationsyoumayfeelabletomake.ThesecanbegiventhroughColetteorpaiddirectlyintotheBrothers’bank account. She canbe [email protected].

SACREDHEARTPARISHMEETING

TherewillbeanOpenParishMeetingforSacredHeartParish onMonday of this week the 13th of March at7.00pmintheGordonRoomatSacredHeartChurchforallinterestedpartiesandanySacredHeartparishionerswho may wish to become involved in planning andorganising the Summer Event later in the year. Or, ifyou would like to be involved but can’t make themeeting,pleasecontactDeaconKen.

HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK

MONDAY-LINEDANCINGMonday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family ParishHall.ContactSylviaDelargyon521482.

MONDAY-BIBLESTUDYGROUPMeetsonMondayeveningsat7.00pminSaintWilfrid’sChurch,BoltonRoad,StubshawCross,Ashton.ContactDeaconMikeSwifton01942715177.

TUESDAY-LEGIONOFMARYTuesdaysmorningsat10.30am inHoly FamilyChurch.Contact Mary Marsh on 701091 or Kath Prior on861995.

WEDNESDAY-OVER60’sCLUBSFriendshipGroupsfortheOver60’sonWednesdaysat12.30pminHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactKathPrioron 861995. Also onWednesdays at 2.00pm in SacredHeartClub.ContactMaureenDaltonon253132.








THELITURGYTHISWEEKSUNDAY19THMARCH2017THIRDSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JoanMorrisSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Peter&EstherFlynnSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass GoldenWeddingThanks(Prior)Sun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

MONDAY20THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage1638)TRANSFERREDSOLEMNITYOFSAINTJOSEPH,HUSBANDOFMARY7.00pm SacredHeart Mass CanonGerardWharton

TUESDAY21STMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage207)10.00am HolyFamily Mass LISCFIntentions

WEDNESDAY22NDMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage210)10.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofMareeMcKillen3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY23RDMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage213)11.00am HolyFamily FuneralMassforPeterSykes

FRIDAY24THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage216)6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MargaretHoare7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY25THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage1645)SOLEMNITYOFTHEANNUNCIATIONOFTHELORD11.00am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY26THMARCH2017FOURTHSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EllenConnollySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass VickyMillsSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

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LENTENALMS

BRITISHSUMMERTIME

Don’tforgetthatNEXTweekendintheveryearlyhoursofSundaythe26thofMarchtheclocksgoforwardonehour–soanhourlessinbed.Don’tbelateforMass!

FAREWELL

Ourdeepsympathyandprayersarewiththefamilyandfriends of Peter Sykes, late of Park Lane, Abramwhodied on the 3rd of March aged 78 years. His funeralrites will be celebrated at Holy Family Church nextThursdaythe23rdofMarchat11.00ampriortoburialinHindleyCemetery.MaytheLordwelcomehimhome.

ENGLISHMARTYRS,HAYDOCK

ArchbishopMalcolmhasaskedFatherRonJohnson,toassume the responsibility for English Martyrs Parish,HaydockfollowingtherecentretirementofFatherTomKennedy. This is in addition to him also being ParishPriestofAllSaints,GolborneandofSaintLewis,Croft.

ANNUALMISSIONAPPEAL

NextweekendwewillwelcomeSister Kevina intoourparish communities who comes to make the annualappeal for our support of the work of the overseasmissions. Sister Kevina is amember of the FranciscanMissionaries of Saint Joseph who have missions inKenya and Uganda in East Africa and in Ecuador inSouth America, and she will share with us somethingabout thework theydo there.Therewillbea retiringcollection after each of the Masses next weekend tosupporttheworkoftheoverseasmissions.

SAINTWILLIAM’S,INCE

WiththeretirementfromnextweekendofFatherRonMcGivern,itwasannouncedrecentlyinthechurchesoftheWiganDeanerythat,afterthe26thofMarch,SaintWilliam’sChurchatInceistobetemporarilytakenoutof sacred use and no Mass will be celebrated there.SaintPatrick’sChurchatWiganwillhavejustoneMasscelebrated by supply priests on Sundays at 10.45am.Until a definite future for their church is known,without wishing to be seen to “poach” them, SaintWilliam’sparishionerswill be verywelcome to joinuseachSundayatthe10.30amMassatHolyFamily.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£463.61 Offertory£531.00Cafod£496.91 Cafod£398.00

OursincerethanksforafurtherdonationtoHolyFamilyChurch in memory of the late Agnes Turner of £20receivedfromMrs.G.Gough.

FROMARCHBISHOPMALCOLMThe following letter was recently received fromArchbishopMalcolm.Althoughaddressedtothepriestsof the Archdiocese, itwas not sent in confidence and,sinceitcontainsaninvitationtoall, it isreprintedhereforyourinformation:

DearFather.

Iamwritingtoyoutoask foryourguidanceandhelp.YouwillbeawarethatoneofthemaintasksthatIhaveasyourArchbishopistheappointmentofprieststotheparishes.Inmanywaysitisoneofthemostimportantandsacredtasksofabishop.Itisalsooneofthemostdifficult.

AsyouknowwehavefewerpriestsandpeopleatMassthanwehadinrecenttimes.Thereisalsoanumberofclergy preparing to retire from activeministry after alifetimeofservicetotheChurch.SoIneedyouradvice.I am asking you, clergy and people together, to lookcarefullyatyourPastoralAreaandtoseehowwecanbestservethemissionoftheChurchinyourpartoftheDiocese. I want to best use the resources of priests,people and buildings that we have. I would be verygrateful if youcould sharewithmeyour ideasofhowwe can go forward with fewer priests and perhapsfewerbuildingstoo.

I have asked your Dean to call clergy and peopletogether to helpme in the forward planning that weneed to embark upon. I know thatmany of you tookpartintheLeavingSafeHarboursprocessandwehavealready been able to put in place some of therecommendationsthatcamefromPastoralAreaplans:I thank you for that. You may wish to revisit theplanningthatyoudidthen.Iaskyoutosharewithmein this present task, under the guidance of the HolySpirit,sothatwecanbetheChurchthatGodhascalledustobe.

YoursinsincerelyinChrist,

ArchbishopofLiverpool

NEWOFFERTORYENVELOPES

The newOffertory Envelopeswill be available for youtocollectfromnextweekend:FromtheGordonRoomat SacredHeart Churchor from thebackof church atHolyFamily.TheywillcomeintousefromPalmSundaythe 9th of April. Those who Gift Aid their weeklyofferings will find that a numbered box of envelopeshas been allocated to them with their name andaddress written on the box: Unnumbered envelopeswillbeavailablefornonGift-Aiderstouse.






THELITURGYTHISWEEKSUNDAY26THMARCH2017FOURTHSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EllenConnollySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass VickyMillsSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHourMONDAY27THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage225)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass WilliamHenryMillsTUESDAY28THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage227)10.00am HolyFamily Mass KevinPeterCarlonWEDNESDAY29THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage231)10.00am SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(V)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY30THMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage234)10.00am HolyFamily Mass SandraKingFRIDAY31STMARCH2017(WeekdayMissalPage238)6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass VincentMoore7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY1STAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage241)11.00am HolyFamily Mass VeraHayes11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExpositionSUNDAY2NDAPRIL2017FIFTHSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EdithHarrisonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass WinifredSherlockSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JohnGreenSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

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FOREIGNMISSIONAPPEALATMASSTHISWEEKENDBYAMISSIONARYSISTER

ANNUALMISSIONAPPEAL

ThisweekendwewelcomeSisterKevinaintoourparishcommunitieswho joins us tomake the annual appealfor our support of thework of the overseasmissions.Sister Kevina is a member of the FranciscanMissionaries of Saint Joseph who have missions inKenya and Uganda in East Africa and in Ecuador inSouth America, and she will share with us somethingabouttheworktheydothere.

There will be a retiring collection after each of theMasses at both of our churches this weekend tosupporttheworkoftheoverseasmissions.

CHRISMMASSATTHECATHEDRAL

The annual Mass of Chrism will be celebrated onWednesday the 12th of April (Wednesday of HolyWeek) in the Metropolitan Cathedral at Liverpool at7.30pm. This is the occasion when the Holy Oils areblessed to be used in the parishes of the Archdiocesethroughout the coming year, and when the priests oftheArchdioceserenewthepromisesoftheirordination.

If you would like to reserve a seat on the free coachgoing to thisevent,pleasewriteyournameon the listwhichhasbeenplacedonthenoticeboardatthebackof church. The coach will leave from Sacred HeartChurch,HindleyGreenat6.00pmprompt,pickingupontheway from the formerMonacoBallroom inHindleyand then from Holy Family Church, Platt Bridge. Thereturn departure of the coach from the Cathedralwillbeatapproximately9.30pm.


The new Offertory Envelopes are available from thisweekend for you to collect from theGordonRoomatSacred Heart Church and from the back of church atHolyFamily.TheycomeintousefromPalmSundaythe9thofApril.Asusual, thosewhoGiftAid theirweeklyofferings have been allocated a numbered box ofenvelopes and their name and address has beenwritten on the box: Unnumbered envelopes areavailablefornonGift-Aiderstouse.

HOLYFAMILYCHOCOLATETOMBOLA

There’ll be a Chocolate Tombola after the 10.30amMassatHolyFamilyChurchonEasterSundaythe16thofApril. Ifyouwould liketodonate itemsofchocolateconfectionery to be included as tombola prizes pleasebringyourdeliciousgiftstoMasswithyouanyweekendandhandthemtoMaryMarshortoJulieMulhearnorleavetheminthesacristy.

HAPPENINGSTHISWEEK

MONDAY-LINEDANCINGMonday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family ParishHall.ContactSylviaDelargyon521482.

MONDAY-BIBLESTUDYGROUPMeetsonMondayeveningsat7.00pminSaintWilfrid’sChurch,BoltonRoad,StubshawCross,Ashton.ContactDeaconMikeSwifton01942715177.

TUESDAY-LEGIONOFMARYTuesdaysmorningsat10.30am inHoly FamilyChurch.Contact Mary Marsh on 701091 or Kath Prior on861995.

WEDNESDAY-OVER60’sCLUBSFriendshipGroupsfortheOver60’sonWednesdaysat12.30pminHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactKathPrioron 861995. Also onWednesdays at 2.00pm in SacredHeartClub.ContactMaureenDaltonon253132.



RETIRINGCOLLECTIONS

NEXTSUNDAY2NDAPRILFORCHURCHEASTERFLOWERSTo receive donations, perhaps in memory of a lovedone, for flowers to decorate our churches throughouttheEasterSeason.

PALMSUNDAY9THAPRILFORTHEUPKEEPOFTHEHOLYPLACESFortheupkeepandmaintenanceoftheChristiansitesin Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Only a verysmallnumberofChristiansactuallyliveintheHolyLandand they cannot afford to do this alone. Althoughtraditionally takenduring theGoodFridayLiturgy, thiscollectionwill takeplace inour twochurchesafter theMassesonPalmSundayinstead.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£402.30 Offertory£671.50LentenAlms£132.70 LentenAlms£274.25





SUNDAY2NDAPRIL2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEKSUNDAY2NDAPRIL2017FIFTHSUNDAYOFLENT(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EdithHarrisonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass WinifredSherlockSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JohnGreenSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHourMONDAY3RDAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage247)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MichaelMillsTUESDAY4THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage253)10.00am HolyFamily Mass MonicaMcKevitt6.00pm SacredHeart Children’sLentServiceWEDNESDAY5THSPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage257)10.00am SacredHeart Mass MarcusReid3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY6THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage260)10.00am HolyFamily Mass IntentionsofStanKingFRIDAY7THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage264)6.15pm SacredHeart StationsoftheCross7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MadelineBurke7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY8THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage267)11.00am HolyFamily Mass InThanksgiving(AJM)11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExpositionSUNDAY9THAPRIL2017SUNDAYOFPALMSANDTHEPASSION(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EugeneByrneSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass EricRawsthorne&RitaHeskethSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass PeterSykesSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

THE SEASON OF LENT

STATIONSOFTHECROSS

The Stations of the Cross will be prayednextFridayeveningatSacredHeartChurchat 6.15pm followed by the celebration ofMassat7.00pm.Ifanyindividualwouldliketo lead this prayer next Friday please seeDeaconKen.

ANHOURWITHJESUS

On the remaining two Sunday afternoonsduring Lent we will keep a Holy Hour atHoly Family Church from 3.00pm. Thiswillbe a reflection on the Way of the Cross(differenteachweek)inthepresenceoftheLordexposedintheBlessedSacrament.

CELEBRATINGRECONCILIATION

A priest will be available to hearconfessions each Friday at 7.30pm atSacredHeart Church and each Saturday at11.30am at Holy Family Church or at anyother time upon reasonable request. Thechildrenwho are due to receive their FirstHolyCommunionarealsomakingtheirFirstConfessionsduringtheSeasonofLent.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORCHURCHFLOWERS

CHRISMMASSATTHECATHEDRAL

The annual Mass of Chrism will be celebrated onWednesday the 12th of April (Wednesday of HolyWeek) in the Metropolitan Cathedral at Liverpool at7.30pm. This is the occasion when the Holy Oils areblessed to be used in the parishes of the Archdiocesethroughout the coming year, and when the priests oftheArchdioceserenewthepromisesoftheirordination.

If youwould like to reserve a seat on the free coachgoingtothisevent,pleasewriteyournameonthelistwhichhasbeenplacedonthenoticeboardatthebackof church. The coach will leave from Sacred HeartChurch, Hindley Green at 6.00pm prompt, picking upon the way from the former Monaco Ballroom inHindleyandthenfromHolyFamilyChurch,PlattBridge.The returndepartureof thecoach fromtheCathedralwillbeatapproximately9.30pm.

FIRSTANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to thosewhowill celebrate their FirstAnniversaryofBaptismduringthismonth:

Tiziano Volpini, son of Roberto Volpini and MarselaHoxha of Lily Lane, Bamfurlong who was baptised atHolyFamilybyFatherTonyonthe3rdofApril2016;

Mason James Morran-Prendergast, son of AndreaMorranandClarePrendergastofHolcroftDrive,Abramwhowas baptised at Holy Family by DeaconMike onthe10thofApril2016;

JosephJamesMercer,sonofStevenAshleyandHayleyMercer of Sandy Lane, Hindley who was baptised atSacredHeartbyDeaconKenonthe10thofApril2016;

LibbyLouiseSaxon-Mellor,daughterpfStephenMellorand Malissa Saxon of Brown Street, Bickershaw whowas baptised at Holy Family by Deacon Mike on the24thofApril2016.

And we continue to hold in prayer those whose FirstAnniversaryofDeathoccursduringthismonth:

AgnesLoweofMarlboroughAvenue,SpringViewwhodiedonthe16thofApril2016aged92years;

KathleenWoodofWalthewLane,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe21stofApril2016aged74years;

Sheila Musker of Wellfield Road, Hindley Green whodiedonthe25thofApril2016aged94years.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTSUNDAY

Although traditionally taken during the Good FridayAfternoonLiturgy,theRetiringCollectionnextweekend(PalmSundaythe9thofApril)isfortheHolyPlaces,forthe upkeep andmaintenance of the Christian sites inJerusalemandthesurroundingarea.OnlyaverysmallnumberofChristiansactuallyliveintheHolyLandandtheycannotaffordtodothisalone.


ThenewOffertoryEnvelopesarenowavailableforyouto collect from the Gordon Room at Sacred HeartChurch and from the back of church at Holy Family.TheycomeintousefromnextSunday.Asusual, thosewhoGiftAidtheirweeklyofferingshavebeenallocateda numbered box of envelopes and their name andaddress has been written on the box: UnnumberedenvelopesareavailablefortheuseofnonGift-Aiders.


There’ll be a Chocolate Tombola after the 10.30amMassatHolyFamilyChurchonEasterSundaythe16thofApril. Ifyouwould liketodonate itemsofchocolateconfectionery to be included as tombola prizes pleasebringyourdeliciousgiftstoMasswithyouanyweekendandhandthemtoMaryMarshortoJulieMulhearnorleavetheminthesacristy.

LENTSERVICEFORCHILDREN

TheKeyStageTwochildrenofSacredHeartSchoolwillholdaLentServicelookingaheadtotheeventsofHolyWeek inSacredHeartChurchonTuesdayofthisweekthe6thofAprilat6.00pm.Everyonewelcome.

HOLYWEEKSERVICECARD

Please take a HolyWeek Service Card homewith youfromchurchtoday.ItgivesyouthevenuesandtimesoftheHolyWeekandEasterServicesineachofthethreechurches of the Hindley Catholic Area. Why not takeoneforalapsedCatholicfriendorrelativetoo?

FAREWELL

Our deep sympathy and prayers arewith the familiesand friends of two former members of Sacred HeartParishwhohavedied inrecentweeks:RonaldHunter,whosefuneralritestookplaceinagravesideserviceatWestwoodCemeterylastThursday,andDavidMeehan,whose funeral rites will be celebrated at SaintBenedict’s, Hindley next Tuesday at 1.00pm.May theLordwelcomethemhome.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£456.90 Offertory£510.20MissionAppeal£555.00 MissionAppeal£439.00

Sincere thanks to The Trammers Line Dancing Group,whomeeteachMondayafternooninHolyFamilyParishHall, for a donation of £650 towards the cost of therecent refurbishment work carried out at Holy FamilyChurch. Since they were formed in May of 2014, TheTrammers Line Dancers have donated a magnificent£6,000toHolyFamilyChurchfunds.Manythanks.





SUNDAY9THAPRIL2017ÌHOLYWEEK-

THELITURGYTHISHOLYWEEK

SUNDAY9THAPRIL2017SUNDAYOFPALMSANDTHEPASSION(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass EugeneByrneSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass EricRawsthorne&RitaHeskethSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass PeterSykesSun.3.00pm HolyFamily WayoftheCross&HolyHour

MONDAY10THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage270)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass LindaDoyle

TUESDAY11THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage273)10.00am HolyFamily Mass MonicaCooper

WEDNESDAY12THSPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage277)10.00am SacredHeart Mass Canipa&DonnellyFamilies3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THE EASTER TRIDUUM THEGREATTHREE-DAYLITURGY

HOLYTHURSDAY13THAPRIL2017 ThereisnoMorningADAYOFPRAYERFULPREPARATION Liturgyonthisday

8.00pm SacredHeart Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperSilentWatchingattheAltarofReposeuntilNightPrayerat10.00pm

GOODFRIDAY14THAPRIL2017ADAYOFFASTING,ABSTINENCEANDPRAYERFULREFLECTION10.00am SacredHeart MorningPrayer&StationsoftheCross3.00pm HolyFamily Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

HOLYSATURDAY15THAPRIL2017 ThereisnoMorningADAYOFPRAYERFULANTICIPATION Liturgyonthisday

EASTERSUNDAY16THAPRIL2017CELEBRATIONOFTHERESURRECTIONOFTHELORDSat.8.00pm SacredHeart Easter Vigil & First Mass of EasterSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Thomas&ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesLowe

THESOLEMNLITURGYOFTHEEASTERTRIDUUM

HOLYTHURSDAY13THAPRIL2017EveningMassoftheLord’sSupperinSacredHeartChurchat8.00pm

GOODFRIDAY14THAPRIL2017SolemnLiturgyoftheLord’sPassioninHolyFamilyChurchat3.00pm

HOLYSATURDAY15THAPRIL2017EasterVigil&TheFirstMassofEasterinSacredHeartChurchat8.00pm

The Easter Triduum is one continuousLiturgy which is celebrated by the samecommunity but over three days, pausingbetweeneachdaytoreflectpersonallyandin our homes on what it is that we arecelebrating.AsmembersofonecommunitywemovebetweenSacredHeartChurchandHolyFamilyChurchoverthevariousstagesofthethree-dayEasterTriduumLiturgy.

If you intend coming along to all three ofthe aspects of the Easter Triduum Liturgyat both Sacred Heart Church and HolyFamilyChurch(andwehopeyouwill!)andyou have a car, please consider offering alift to someone who also wishes to comebut who may need transport. Alternately,threeorfourindividualscouldgettogetherandarrangetobookandshareataxi.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTODAYFORTHEUPKEEPOFTHEHOLYPLACES

ANHOURWITHJESUS

ThisPalmSundayafternoonwekeepourfinalLentHolyHouratHolyFamilyChurchfrom3.00pmwhenwewillreflecton theWayof theCross in thepresenceof theLord.Todaywewillusethetraditionalpenitentialstyleprayersof SaintAlphonsus Liguori forour reflection. Ifyou haven’t yet prayed the Way of the Cross duringLent,whynotcomealongandjoinus?

WEDNESDAYEVENINGCHRISMMASS

The annual Mass of Chrism will be celebrated thiscoming Wednesday the 12th of April in theMetropolitan Cathedral at Liverpool at 7.30pm. This istheoccasionwhentheHolyOilsareblessedtobeusedin thecelebrationof thesacraments in theparishesoftheArchdiocese throughout the comingyear, andalsowhen the priests of the Archdiocese renew thepromises of their ordination. If you would like toreserve a seat on the free coach going to this event,please write your name today on the list which hasbeenplacedonthenoticeboardatthebackofeachofour churches. The coach will leave from Sacred HeartChurch,HindleyGreenat6.00pmprompt,pickingupontheway from the formerMonacoBallroom inHindleyand then from Holy Family Church, Platt Bridge. Thereturn departure of the coach from the Cathedralwillbeatapproximately9.30pm.

MASSOFRECONCILIATION

Foranyonewhomaynothavetakentheopportunitytocelebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during LenttherewillbeaMassofReconciliationonWednesdayofthisweekat7.00pminSaintBenedict’sChurch,Hindley.

GOODFRIDAYCALVARYWALK

Be part of the CalvaryWalk on Good Fridaymorning.Meet at Low Hall Car Park on Liverpool Road, PlattBridge at 11.15am and walk along Liverpool Road toSaint Benedict’s Church at Hindley for the Stations oftheCrossat12noon.Allwelcome-bringthefamily!

SATURDAYVIGILMASS

Pleasenote that theVigilandFirstMassofEasterwillbecelebratedatSacredHeartChurchnextSaturdayat8.00pm: There is no 5.30pm Sunday Vigil Mass atSacredHeartChurchnextweekend.

EASTERCHOCOLATETOMBOLA

There’llbeaChocolateTombolatakingplaceafterthe10.30amMassatHolyFamilyChurchnextweekendonEaster Sunday with all proceeds in aid of the recentrefurbishmentworkatHolyFamilyChurch

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLMARCH2017WINNERS

March1st No.42March8th No.48March15th No.55March22nd No.42March29th No.39

HOLYSATURDAYWALKOFWITNESS

Next Saturday morning (Holy Saturday the 15th ofApril) Archbishop Malcolm together with Bishop PaulBayes, the Anglican Bishop of Liverpool, will lead anEcumenicalWalk ofWitness beginning at 11.00am attheMetropolitanCathedral, thenwalking through thestreets of the city, and concluding with prayers andrefreshments at Liverpool Parish Church of Our LadyandSaintNicholas.Allwelcometojointhem.

LOCALFOODBANKSUPPORT

TheBrickisacrisisinterventionservicebasedincentralWigan and whose aim is to help rebuild the lives ofthose inneed.Theyhelp inmanywayswithLifeSkillsclasses andassistingpeople to get intowork.Butonevitalandmuchneededpartof theirmission is tohelpfamiliesincrisisbyprovidingafoodbank.

Inrecentmonths,thenumberofthoseseekinghelpatthe food bank has increased, and they have beenforcedtoputoutanemergencyappeal,astheirshelvesareempty.Wearehopingthatourparishescanhelpbyprovidingitemstohelpinthisarea.Theywelcomeanynon-perishablefooditems-tins,packetfoodanddriedgoodssuchasriceandpasta-aswellasbabyfoodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.

Aboxhasbeenplacedinthepietyshopatthebackofbothofourchurchestoreceiveanythingyouwouldliketocontributeonyournextvisittochurch.

CATHOLICNEWSPAPERS

The Catholic Universe and The Catholic Times areweeklyCatholicnewspapersonsaleatthebackofeachchurchpricedat£1.30acopy.Whynotbuyonetoday?

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HOLYFAMILY SACREDHEARTOffertory£404.63 Offertory£599.00EasterFlowers£178.20 EasterFlowers£157.00

Our thanks toHolyFamilyWednesdayAfternoonOver60’s Friendship Club for a further donation of £150 toHolyFamilyChurchfunds.





EASTERSUNDAY16THAPRIL2017-

THELITURGYDURINGTHEEASTEROCTAVE

EASTERSUNDAY16THAPRIL2017-THERESURRECTIONOFTHELORDSat.8.00pm SacredHeart Easter Vigil & First Mass of EasterSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Thomas&ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesLowe

EASTERMONDAY17THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage289)10.00am SacredHeart Mass Fr.ThomasMaher(Anniv)Note:NoEveningMassatSacredHeartChurchtoday

EASTERTUESDAY18THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage293)10.00am HolyFamily Mass BillMangnall

EASTERWEDNESDAY19THSPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage295)10.00am SacredHeart Mass ValerieAtherton3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

EASTERTHURSDAY20THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage299)10.00am HolyFamily Mass FrancisTurner

EASTERFRIDAY21STAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage302)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(Fearns)7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

EASTERSATURDAY22NDAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage305)11.00am HolyFamily Mass JamesKing11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY23RDAPRIL2017–SECONDSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass GoldenWeddingThanks(England)Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DavidMeehanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbertSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptismSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

EASTERCHOCOLATETOMBOLA

There’s a Chocolate Tombola taking placeafter the 10.30am Mass at Holy FamilyChurchtodaywithallproceedsinaidoftherecent refurbishment work at Holy FamilyChurch. Good luck and, especially if yougave up chocolate for Lent, enjoy yourEasterSundayreunion!

DIVINEMERCYSUNDAY

Next Sunday - the Sunday following EasterDay-iscelebratedbymanyCatholicsastheFeastofDivineMercy.ChurcheswithintheArchdiocese who would welcome you tojoin them next Sunday in celebrating theFeastofDivineMercyinclude:

SaintMary’s,Standishgate,WiganDevotionsat3.00pmandMassat4.30pm

HolyFamily,CaleLane,NewSprings

Devotionsat3.00pm

SacredHeart,BrookeStreet,ChorleyDevotionsat3.00pmandMassat4.00pm

SaintMary’s,BroadfieldDrive,Leyland

Devotionsat3.00pmandMassofHealingat5.00pm

ANEASTERMESSAGEFROMPOPEFRANCIS

DearBrothersandSisters:HappyEaster!

TheproclamationthattheChurchrepeatsfromthefirstday is:“Christ isrisen!”.And, inHim,throughBaptism,we too are risen, we have passed from death to life,from the slaveryof sin to the freedomof love.BeholdtheGoodNewsthatwearecalledtotaketoothersandtoeveryplace, inspiredby theHoly Spirit. Faith in theResurrectionofJesusandthehopethatHebroughtusis the most beautiful gift that the Christian can andmustgivetohisbrothers.Toallandtoeach,therefore,letusnottireofsaying:Christ isrisen!Letusrepeat itwithwords,butaboveallwiththewitnessofourlives.The happy news of the Resurrection should shine onour faces, inour feelings andattitudes, in thewaywetreatothers.

We proclaim the Resurrection of Christ when his lightilluminates the dark moments of our life and we canshare that with others: when we know how to smilewiththosewhosmileandweepwiththosewhoweep;whenwewalkbesidethosewhoaresadandindangeroflosinghope;whenwerecountourexperienceoffaithwith those who are searching for meaning and forhappiness.Withourattitude,withourwitness,withourlife,wesay:Jesusisrisen!Letussayitwithalloursoul.

ThejoyfulatmosphereoftheResurrectionaccompaniesus through these octave days. It’s curious how theLiturgyconsiderstheentireOctaveasonesingleday,inorder to help us centre into the Mystery, so that hisgrace may impress itself on our hearts and our lives.Easter is theeventthatbroughtradicalnewsforeveryhumanbeing,forhistoryandfortheworld:thetriumphof lifeoverdeath; it isthefeastofreawakeningandofrebirth. Let us allow our lives to be conquered andtransformedbytheResurrection!

AhappyandholyEastertoyouall!Andplease,donotforgettoprayforme.

CELEBRATINGSAINTGEORGE

Sincethe23rdofApril2017fallsonaSundayofEaster(nextSunday)theFeastDayofSaintGeorge,PatronofEngland, will be celebrated this year on Monday the24thofApril.

THEBRICKBOX

Theboxinthepietyshopatthebackofeachchurchisthere to receive any contributions you may wish tomaketowardsthefoodbankwhich is runbyTheBrickto support those who are homeless or down on theirluck in theWiganarea.Donationsarewelcomeof anynon-perishablefooditems-tins,packetfoodanddriedgoodssuchasriceandpasta,aswellasbabyfoodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.

ARCHBISHOPMALCOLM’SEASTERMESSAGE

Weliveinatimeofuncertainty,eventsinSyriaandthewiderMiddleEastofferonlyconfusionandfearforthefuture.Political changeover the lastyear, forthcomingelections inEurope,andBrexit,makeus losedirection,andoftenhopetoo.Weliveinarapidlychangingworldwitheventsfuelledbyrumourandfakenews:Itcanbedifficult to establish the truth and to know what ishappening.Our lives are turnedupsidedownwith thedramaofevents.

InHolyWeek,weremember theeventsofalmost twothousandyearsagoinJerusalem.Atimeofuncertainty,fearoftheunknown,confusionanddrama.Everybitofhuman emotion can be found in those days - rumour,betrayal, death, love: And it is love that ultimatelytriumphsbringingpeace,joyandunity.

Thedisciples,thefollowersofJesus,werecommittedtohis message; they listened to him and learned fromhim: He was the One they had been waiting for, theMessiah, the Saviour: everythingwas going tobe fine,nothing could go wrong … and then! Fickle, jeeringcrowdswhowelcomed him to Jerusalem, then turnedagainst him. Authorities who didn’t accept him,torturedhimandmadehimdiethedeathofacriminal.It was the end of the road for his followers whoscatteredandfledintheirfear.

ThingswereverydarkonthatfirstGoodFriday,andyettheyweresoontochange:Jesusrosefromthedead;hisdisciples found just an empty tomb, and life wastransformed in a way unthinkable just a few daysearlier.Itisthehopethattheresurrectionbringswhichcantransformourlivestodayinaworldofuncertainty.

TheEastermessagegivesussomethingtounifyaround:Hopetriumphingfromthejawsofdespairanddefeat.Itis thepowerful testimonyat theheartofourChristianwitness,thefulfilmentofthepromisethatGodhassenthisSontosavetheworld.

This iswhat lies at the heart of the differencewe canmakeasChristians.Itisabasictruthandhopethattheworldiscryingoutfor.Itisthehopewecanoffer.Thishope that Easter brings is too precious to keep toourselves,weneedtoshareit,shoutit,broadcastittotheworld.ThatJesusisalive,thatHesavesus,thatHewantstoknowusandforustoknowhim.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamily SacredHeartOffertory£445.68 Offertory£660.00HolyPlaces£121.35HolyPlaces£200.00

Ourthanksforadonationof£40toHolyFamilyChurchfor Flowers in memory of Peter and NatashaCumberbirchatEaster.





SUNDAY23RDAPRIL2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY23RDAPRIL2017-SECONDSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass GoldenWeddingThanks(England)Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DavidMeehanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbertSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptismSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptismMONDAY24THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage1665)TRANSFERREDFEASTOFSAINTGEORGE,PATRONOFENGLAND11.15am HolyFamily FuneralServiceforVeraBrown7.00pm SacredHeart Mass IntentionsofMrs.E.FlynnTUESDAY25THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage1671)FEASTOFSAINTMARK,EVANGELIST10.00am HolyFamily Mass ItaHarringtonWEDNESDAY26THSPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage314)10.00am SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(Gubay)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY27THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage317)10.00am HolyFamily Mass SpecialIntention(Gillespie)

FRIDAY28THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage320)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass JoanMorris7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY29THAPRIL2017(WeekdayMissalPage323)FEASTOFSAINTCATHERINEOFSIENA11.00am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExpositionSUNDAY30THAPRIL2017-THIRDSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass BernardCunliffeSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JasonMonksSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass NellieWilliamsSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

WELCOME

WewelcomeintotheEasterPeopleofGodand our parish families through thecelebrationofBaptismthisweekend:LoganJamesFairhurst, the sonof JasonFairhurstandDanielleRobertsfromKingsdownRoad,Abram, who was born on the 19th ofAugust 2015 and is being baptised at HolyFamilyChurch:BenjaminHarraghy,thesonof Eion and Charlotte Harraghy from LongLane,HindleyGreen,whowasbornonthe17th of November 2016 and is beingbaptisedatSacredHeartChurch.

FAREWELL

Ourprayersanddeepestsympathyarewiththe family and friends of Vera Brown, lateof Carr Street, Platt Bridge, and who diedon the 12th of April aged 77 years. Herfuneral rites will be celebrated at HolyFamily Church onMonday of this week at11.15am followed by committal at WiganCrematorium,MaytheRisenLordwelcomeherhome.

GOINGINTOHOSPITAL

Under current Data Protection legislation,theCatholicChaplaincyisnotautomaticallyinformed of any Catholic patientswho areadmitted intohospital – either relativesorthepatientsthemselvesmustaskforavisitbythechaplain.TheCatholicChaplaincyatWiganInfirmarycanbecontactedon01942822324andamessagelefttorequestavisitfromthechaplain.Inanemergency,askthenursing staff to bleep the 24/7 on-callpriest. The Sacrament of the Anointing oftheSickcanbecelebratedeither inchurchduringoneof theweekdayMasses or elseat home before you go into hospital.ContactFatherTonytoarrangethis.

MARRIAGEPREPARATIONFACILITATORSNEEDED

Want to be part of a friendly team helping couplescreate healthy marriages? The Archdiocese inpartnership with Marriage Care are looking forvolunteerstotrainasfacilitatorsandprovideengaging,interactive courses, helping couples live out theSacramentofMarriagewith thepractical and spiritualtools theyneed.Formore informationpleasecontact:MaureenO’Brien,Co-ordinatorforMarriageandFamilyLife,on01515221044oremailm.obrien@rcaol.co.ukorformoreinformationaboutwhat’sinvolvedvisittheMarriageCarewebsiteatwww.marriagecare.org.uk

YOUTHPOLL:

YOURVOICEMATTERS

In 2018,PopeFranciswill invitebishops andothers toRome to talk about Youth, Faith and VocationalDiscernment.AtthisgatheringtheywilldiscusshowtheCatholic Church can best accompany young people intheir faithandhelp themtohearGod’scall. Ifyouareagedbetween13and29yearsold,theCatholicChurchin England andWaleswould like to hear from you, tohearwhatlifeislikeforyou,yourthoughtsonfaith,andhowyouconnect(ornot)withtheChurch.TohelpyoutelluswehavecreatedaYouthPollthatyoucanaccessatwww.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/parish-youth-poll.Andifyou’re not in this age group but would like to help,please encourage the young people you know torespondtothispollbygivingthemthelink.

SAINTJOHNRIGBYCOLLEGE

Saint John Rigby Catholic Sixth Form College in Orrellwasinspectedrecentlyandbecameonlythethirdsixthformcollegeinthecountrytobegraded“outstanding”underthetougherinspectionframeworkintroducedin2015.Ourcongratulationstothestudentsandstaffandto all those associated with the College. It’s good toknow that the young people of our parishes have theopportunity to progress to exceptional Catholic sixthform education when they leave high school. TheOfstedReportcanbeviewedonthecollegewebsiteatwww.sjr.ac.uk

NORTHERNSAINTSPILGRIMAGE

TheCatholicPictorialhaveorganisedaNorthernSaintsPilgrimage to include Saint Cuthbert, Saint Bede andSaint Aidan and visiting Lindisfarne and Holy Island,Seahouses and Durham from Monday the 18th toThursday the 21st of September led by Father RonJohnson.Thecostofthepilgrimageis£295perperson.For more details and an itinerary please contact theCatholicPictorialon01517335492.

THEFEASTOFDIVINEMERCY

Today, the Sunday following Easter, is celebrated bymany Catholics as the Feast of Divine Mercy. Thefollowingnearby churchesare celebrating theFeastofDivineMercythisafternoon:

SaintMary’s,Standishgate,WiganDevotionsat3.00pmandMassat4.30pm

HolyFamily,CaleLane,NewSpringsDevotionsat3.00pm

SacredHeart,BrookeStreet,ChorleyDevotionsat3.00pmandMassat4.00pm

SaintMary’s,BroadfieldDrive,LeylandDevotionsat3.00pmandMassofHealingat5.00pm

RESPONDINGTOTHECALL

To support thosewhomaybeexploringa vocation tothe Priesthood in our archdiocese, a monthly day ofrecollectionhasbeenorganisedforthefirstSaturdayofeach month, to help those who may feel called toordained ministry to discover more about diocesanpriesthoodandtomeetwithotherswhoarediscerningacalltopriesthood.Therewillbeanopportunitytotalkwith and to hear from priests who minister in thediocese,andalsoforatimeforprayeranddiscussion.

ThenextdayofrecollectionwilltakeplaceonSaturdaythe6thofMayatSt.Charles’Presbytery,224AigburthRoad, Liverpool. Formore information, please contactFather James Preston, the Vocations Director, [email protected] or telephone 0151 7272493.

THEBRICKBOX


THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamily SacredHeartOffertory£614.53 Offertory£729.50

ThecollectiontakenduringtheMassonHolyThursdayatSacredHeartChurchraised£165tosupporttheworkofAidtotheChurchwithpersecutedChristians.

Sincere thanks to thosewhoorganised and to allwhosupported last Sunday’s Easter Chocolate Tombolawhichraised£125forHolyFamilyChurchfunds.





SUNDAY30THAPRIL2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY30THAPRIL2017-THIRDSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass BernardCunliffeSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JasonMonksSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass NellieWilliamsSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptismSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY1STMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage325or1682)OPTIONALMEMORIALOFSAINTJOSEPHTHEWORKER10.00am SacredHeart Mass RichardMillerPleaseNote:NoEveningMassatSacredHeartChurchtoday

TUESDAY2NDMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage328)MEMORIALOFSAINTATHANASIUS10.00am HolyFamily Mass VickyMills11.00am SacredHeart FuneralMassforWinifredMiller

WEDNESDAY3RDMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage1688)FEASTOFSAINTSPHILIPANDJAMES,APOSTLES10.00am SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofJoanBaines3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY4THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage1691)FEASTOFTHEENGLISHMARTYRS10.00am HolyFamily Mass ElizabethCooke

FRIDAY5THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage337)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass GrahamWasley7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY6THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage340)11.00am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofDavid&ImeldaHelsby11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY7THMAY2017-FOURTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)DAYOFPRAYERFORVOCATIONSTOTHEPRIESTHOODSat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass RoyCromptonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JohnMcVaneySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass MauriceMcCarthySun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

WELCOME

WewelcomeintotheEasterPeopleofGodand our parish families through thecelebrationofBaptismthisweekend:

Alex Andrew Lancaster, the son of Darrenand Deborah Lancaster from RuskinCrescent, Abram, who was born on the17th of September 2016 and is beingbaptisedatHolyFamilyChurch.

Freya Dorothy Beardsworth, the daughterof Steven and Laura Beardsworth fromAskwith Road, Hindley Green, who wasbornonthe3rdofAugust2016andisbeingbaptisedatSacredHeartChurch.

FAREWELL

Our deep sympathy and prayers are withthe family and friends of Winifred Miller,late of Oak Avenue, Hindley Green (oncethehousekeeperatSacredHeart toFatherGordon)whodiedonthe18thofAprilaged83 years. Her funeral rites will becelebrated at Sacred Heart Church onTuesday of thisweek at 11.00am followedbyburialatLeighCemetery.MaytheRisenLordwelcomeherhome.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFORTHEPRIESTS’TRAININGFUND

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


Sincere thanks for an anonymous donation of £100 toHoly FamilyChurch “to keepGod’shousenice” and inhonourofOurLadyandPadrePio.

FIRSTANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to thosewhowill celebrate their FirstAnniversaryofBaptismduringthecomingmonth:

Skyla-Grace Prescott, daughter of Kieron Prescott andAmy Rasburn of Sydney Street, Platt Bridge, andPhoebeAgnesAtkinson,daughterofStephenAtkinsonand Rachel Heyes of Manley Street, Ince, who werebaptisedbyFatherTonyatHolyFamilyChurchon the1stofMay2016;

ElliotMichael Greenhalgh, son ofMichael Greenhalghand SarakPayneofAnsfordAvenue,Abram,whowasbaptisedbyDeaconMikeatHolyFamilyChurchonthe8thofMay2016;

ElizabethGallagher,daughterofThomasandSamanthaGallagher of Arnside Road, Hindley Green, who wasbaptisedbyDeaconKenatSacredHeartChurchonthe29thofMay2016.

ANEVENINGWITH

“AIDTOTHECHURCHINNEED”

YouareinvitedtocomealongandjoinAidtotheChurchin Need and the Jesuit community at Holy NameChurch, 339 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PG nextSunday the 7th of May from 5.00pm until 8.00pm tomarkthesecondanniversaryofACN’sovernightvigilforIraqi Christians. The event will focus on an update ofACN’s work in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan, along withpersonal witness accounts, and concluding with HolyMass at 7.00pm. This is an opportunity to learnmoreaboutACN’sworkwiththePersecutedChurch.

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE

Each of our parishes has a licensed function roomavailableforhire.ContactourParishClubmanagersanyevening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on01942866167orTerryat SacredHeartClubon01942255192.

Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an idealvenue for regular or occasional group activities ormeetings, or children’s parties or other social events.ContactGeofforCeciliaon861084.

THEBRICKBOX…


…..NEWSFROMTHEBRICKOurcontactpersonswithTheBrick,whotransportyourgifts fromustothem,areDoreenandJimEllisonfromSacred Heart Parish. They have recently received aletterfromthestaff,volunteersandclientsatTheBrickwitha request topasson theirdeepest thanks for thesupport you have given and continue to give to thisproject. A copy of the letter has been placed on thenoticeboardatthebackofeachchurchforyoutoread.

TheBrickhavealsotoldDoreenandJimthat,althoughtheyaregratefulandstillinneedofwhateverdonationsof foodstuff and toiletries you can make, a particularneedatthismomentisfordisposablenappiesinsizes4,5and6.Couldwemaybehelpthemoutwiththisneed?

DAYPILGRIMAGETOWALSINGHAM

SomeseatsarestillavailableontheEcclescoachfortheDiocese of Salford Pilgrimage to Walsingham nextSaturday the 6th ofMay, departing from SaintMary’sCatholic Church, Oxford Street, Eccles, M30 0LU at8.00amandreturningtoEcclesfor9.30pm.Cost is just£20 per person with a discount for children. PleasecontactMaryHallon07478765010tobookaplace.

The Day Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop John Arnoldand will include walking the Mary’s Way, the RosaryProcession, an opportunity for Confessions, and HolyMassOurLady’sShrineofEngland’sNazareth.

RESPONDINGTOTHECALL

There’saDayofRecollectionnextSaturdaythe6thofMay at St. Charles’ Presbytery, 224 Aigburth Road,Liverpool, to help those who may feel called toordained ministry to discover more about diocesanpriesthood andmeetwith otherswho are feeling thesame,withanopportunity to talkwith andhear frompriests who minister in the diocese, and also to givetimeforprayeranddiscussion.

MoredetailsfromtheVocationsDirector,FatherJamesPreston: Email [email protected] or phonehimon01517272493.





SUNDAY7THMAY2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY7THMAY2017FOURTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)DAYOFPRAYERFORVOCATIONSTOTHEPRIESTHOODSat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass RoyCromptonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass JohnMcVaneySun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass MauriceMcCarthySun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY8THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage343)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass AgnesWilkinson

TUESDAY9THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage347)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Richard&MayEddleston

WEDNESDAY10THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage350)10.00am SacredHeart Mass PrivateIntention(V)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY11THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage353)10.00am HolyFamily Mass KarenThomas11.30am HolyFamily FuneralServiceforPhyllisHackett

FRIDAY12THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage356)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Ints.ofRobynDavid7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY13THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage358)MEMORIALOFOURLADYOFFATIMA11.00am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY14THMAY2017FIFTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySuttonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass PeterNickelsonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass VeraBrownSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORTHEPRIESTSTRAININGFUND

WELCOME

We welcome into the Easter People of Godand our parish families through thecelebration of Baptism: Eliza-RoseWhite, thedaughterofLeewhiteandZoe-MarieJenningsfrom Mains Avenue, Bamfurlong, who wasbornonthe17thofAugust2016and isbeingbaptisedatHolyFamilyChurch.

FAREWELL

Ourdeepestsympathyandprayerarewiththefamily and friends of Phyllis Hackett, late ofLangdale Crescent, Abram who died on the27th of April aged 96 years. Her funeral riteswill be celebrated atHoly FamilyChurchnextThursdaythe11thofMayat11.30ampriortoburial inSaintJohn’sChurchyard,Abram.MaytheRisenLordwelcomeherhome.SACREDHEARTPARISHMEETING

Therewill be a ParishMeetingonMondayofthis week the 8th of May at 7.30pm in theGordonRoomatSacredHeartChurch,opentoall Sacred Heart parishioners and any otherinterestedparties,toplantheSummerFayre.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


Our sincere thanks for a recent donation toHolyFamilyChurchof£150fromtheOver60’sWednesdayFriendshipClub.

FORTHCOMINGDIARYDATES

Saturday20thMay2017

ChildrenatSacredHeartChurchreceivetheirFirstHolyCommunionduringMasscelebratedat11.00am

Saturday10thJune2017

Children atHoly Family Church receive their FirstHolyCommunionduringMasscelebratedat11.00am

Sunday18thJune2017

Feast of Corpus Christi with Exposition of the BlessedSacramentthroughoutthedayatHolyFamilyChurch

Friday23rdJune2017

FeastoftheSacredHeartofJesuswithExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentthroughoutthedayatSacredHeartChurch

Wednesday19thJuly2017

MassfortheEndofSacredHeartSchoolAcademicYearcelebratedat10.00amatSacredHeartChurch

YOUTHPOLL:YOURVOICEMATTERS

In 2018,PopeFranciswill invitebishops andothers toRome to talk about Youth, Faith and VocationalDiscernment.AtthisgatheringtheywilldiscusshowtheCatholic Church can best accompany young people intheir faithandhelp themtohearGod’scall. Ifyouareagedbetween13and29yearsold,theCatholicChurchin England andWaleswould like to hear from you, tohearwhatlifeislikeforyou,yourthoughtsonfaith,andhowyouconnect(ornot)withtheChurch.TohelpyoutelluswehavecreatedaYouthPollthatyoucanaccessatwww.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/parish-youth-poll.Andifyou’re not in this age group but would like to help,please encourage the young people you know torespondtothispollbygivingthemthelink.

THEPIETYSHOP

The Piety Shops at the back of both churches have arangeofcardsandotherdevotionalitemsavailableforyoutobuy.Eachonealsohasaselectionofcardsandgifts for First Holy Communion which we will becelebratinginthecomingweeksineachparish.Haveabrowseatwhat’sonofferafterMasstoday.

NORTHERNSAINTSPILGRIMAGE

TheCatholicPictorialhaveorganisedaNorthernSaintsPilgrimage to include Saint Cuthbert, Saint Bede andSaint Aidan and visiting Lindisfarne and Holy Island,Seahouses and Durham from Monday the 18th toThursday the 21st of September led by Father RonJohnson.Thecostofthepilgrimageis£295perperson.For more details and an itinerary please contact theCatholicPictorialon01517335492.

METROPOLITANCATHEDRALGOLDENJUBILEECELEBRATIONS

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the KingcelebratesitsGoldenJubileeduringthisyear.Amongawide range of events and special services highlights inMayandJunewillinclude:

Saturday13thMayBluecoatpresents:“PierreHenry:TheLiverpoolMass”

AuniquemusicalcollaborationbetweentheFrenchcomposerandtheBluecoatAcademy.

Friday2ndJunetoMonday5thJuneCathedralFlowerFestival

AfreeeventwhichwillseetheCathedral’sinteriortransformedwithstunningfloraldisplays.

Saturday3rdJuneGoldenJubileeDinner

AnopportunitytocelebratetheJubileewhilediningwithintheLutyensCrypt.

Sunday4thJuneSolemnJubileeMassofThanksgiving

TakingplaceontheFeastofPentecostat11.00amcelebratedbyArchbishopMalcolmMcMahonOP

andCardinalVincentNichols.

Saturday10thJuneRoyalPhilharmonicOrchestrapresent:“Gloria!”

Liverpool’sworldfamousorchestraperform,conductedbySirJamesMacmillanCBE.

ForafulllistofJubileeEventspleasevisittheCathedralwebsiteatwww.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk

EXPLORINGTHEBOOKOFJOSHUA

FatherChrisThomaswill leadaweekendon“Iwillnotleaveyouordesertyou:AJourneythroughtheBookofJoshua and its Relevance for Today” at the IrenaeusHouse of Prayer from Friday the 19th to Sunday the21st of May. Day guests welcome or residentialaccommodationavailable.Formoredetailsphone0151949 1199 or email [email protected] or visit thrwebsiteatwww.irenaeus.co.uk

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLWINNERSFORAPRIL2017

April5th No.30April12th No.50April19th No.45April26th No.41





SUNDAY14THMAY2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY14THMAY2017-FIFTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySuttonSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass PeterNickelsonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass VeraBrownSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptismMONDAY15THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage361)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass KathleenO’FlahertyTUESDAY16THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage364)10.00am HolyFamily Mass PatriciaBarrowWEDNESDAY17THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage367)10.00am SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(C)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass ParishionersTHURSDAY18THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage370)10.00am HolyFamily Mass ForJohnFRIDAY19THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage373)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Fr.CharlesCanning7.30pm SacredHeart ConfessionsSATURDAY20THMAY201711.00am SacredHeart FirstHolyCommunionMass Note:NoMassorConfessionsatHolyFamilyChurchtodaySUNDAY21STMAY2017-SIXTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass WinifredMillerSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass GeraldineClarksonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbert

FIRSTHOLYCOMMUNIONFINALPREPARATIONMEETING

Thefinalmeetingofthisyear’scourseforchildrenand parents preparing for First Holy Communiontakes place during this week: On Wednesday at5.45pm inHolyFamilySchoolandonThursdayat6.00pminSacredHeartSchool.

CELEBRATIONOFFIRSTHOLYCOMMUNION

ThoseYearFourchildrenfromSacredHeartSchoolwho have been preparing with their parents andthe catechists to begin to receive the Lord in theEucharist, will receive First Holy CommunionduringMasscelebratedat11.00amnextSaturdaymorning in Sacred Heart Church. The children atHoly Family will receive their First HolyCommunion during Mass celebrated at 11.00amon Saturday the 10th of June. Please hold all theFirstCommunicantchildreninprayerinthesedaysofpreparationandanticipation.

WELCOME

We welcome into the Easter People of God andour parish families through the celebration ofBaptism this weekend: Phoebe-Marie Culkin, thedaughterofDavidandJenniferCulkinfromLudlowAvenue,HindleyGreen,whowasbornon the7thofJuly2016andisbeingbaptisedatSacredHeartChurch.

FAREWELL

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with thefamily and friends of Sheila Lomas, late ofKenilworthDrive,HindleyGreenwhodiedon the29thofAprilaged78years.Herfuneralriteswerecelebrated in Howe Bridge Crematorium Chapellast Wednesday afternoon. May the Risen Lordwelcomeherhome.

MASSFORHEALING

The Archdiocesan Annual Mass for Healing will becelebratedonFridaythe26thofMayat7.00pmintheMetropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool. Bishop TomWilliamswillbeprincipalcelebrantoftheMassandallarewelcometocomealong.

SCHOOLLAYCHAPLAINNEEDEDSaint John Fisher Catholic High School in Wigan arelooking for a maternity-cover Lay Chaplain 0.6 termtime only. Formore details contact the school via thewebsite athttp://sjfhs.co.ukor phone the school on01942 510715. But hurry – the closing date isWednesdayofthisweek,the17thofMay.

REQUESTSFORBAPTISM


SIGNUPFORGIFTAID

Ifyoupay incometaxonyourearningsorpensionanddo not already Gift Aid your giving to your parish,please consider doing so. At no cost to you, Gift AidallowstheparishtoreclaimfromHMRCtheamountoftax you have paid on whatever donations you maymake–allittakesisasignatureonaform.TobegintoGiftAidjustpopanotestating“IwishtoGiftAid”alongwith your name, address and phone number onto thecollection place along with your weekly offering, andsomeonewillbeintouchwithyou.

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE


THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamily SacredHeartOffertory£450.58 Offertory£588.50PriestsTraining£199.19PriestsTraining£337.00

MARCHFORLIFE

SeatsareavailableoncoachestravellingfromthelocalareatotheMarchforLifeandLifeFestivaltakingplacein Birmingham next Saturday the 20th of May. Fordetails of local coach departures contact Peter Boyle(Warrington) on 07941 169870 or Richard Mullan(Manchester) on 07710 348860 or Father Simon Firth(Ashton under Lyne) on 0161 330 1194. For moreinformationandaprogrammeofevents fortheMarchforLifeseethewebsiteatwww.marchforlife.co.uk

REVISEDSUNDAYMASSTIMES

With some recent changes at Haydock and Croft, thefollowing are the revised times of Sunday Mass ascurrently celebrated in the churchesof theAshton-in-MakerfieldDeanery,PastoralArea21:

SaturdayEveningVigilMass5.00pm AllSaints,Golborne5.30pm SacredHeart,HindleyGreen6.00pm SaintWilfrid,StubshawCross6.00pm SaintDavid,Newton-le-Willows7.00pm SaintBenedict,Hindley

SundayMorningMass8.30am SaintLewis,Croft8.30am SaintOswald,Ashton9.00am SacredHeart,HindleyGreen9.00am SaintsMary&John,Newton-le-Willows9.30am OurLadyImmaculate,Bryn10.00am AllSaints,Golborne10.00am SaintPatrick,Newton-le-Willows10.30am HolyFamily,PlattBridge10.30am Saint.Oswald,Ashton11.00am SaintBenedict,Hindley11.00am SaintWilfrid,StubshawCross11.00am SaintDavid,Newton-le-Willows11.30am EnglishMartyrs,Haydock

SundayAfternoon/EveningMass4.30pm SaintsMary&John,Newton-le-Willows6.30pm OurLadyImmaculate,Bryn

THEBRICKBOX






SUNDAY21STMAY2017-

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SUNDAY21STMAY2017SIXTHSUNDAYOFEASTER(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass WinifredMillerSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass GeraldineClarksonSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass DavidHerbert

MONDAY22NDMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage379)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MarcusReid

TUESDAY23RDMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage381)10.00am HolyFamily Mass BernieFletcher

WEDNESDAY24THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage384)10.00am SacredHeart Mass PrivateIntention(A)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY25THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage395)MEMORIALOFSAINTBEDETHEVENERABLE10.00am HolyFamily Mass JanetVenn

FRIDAY26THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage398)MEMORIALOFSAINTPHILIPNERI7.00pm SacredHeart Mass LaurenceBaines7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY27THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage401)MEMORIALOFSAINTAUGUSTINEOFCANTERBURY11.00am HolyFamily Mass CliffParton11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY28THMAY2017SOLEMNITYOFTHEASCENSIONOFTHELORD(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JamesStuartSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DavidMeehanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass InThanksgiving(Fox)

THECELEBRATIONOFTHEASCENSIONOFTHELORD

AlthoughtheSolemnityoftheAscensionoftheLordistraditionallykeptonthefortiethdayafterEasterSunday(nextThursday) itscelebration inEnglandandWaleshasbeentransferredby thebishops tonextSunday.So, inEnglandandWales,nextThursday isnotaHolydayofObligation.

THEBRICKBOX

The box in the piety shop at the back ofeach church is there to receive anycontributions you may wish to maketowardsthefoodbankwhichisrunbyTheBricktosupportthosewhoarehomelessordown on their luck in the Wigan area.Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet foodanddriedgoods suchas rice andpasta, aswell as baby food and nappies and basictoiletries.

REQUESTSFORBAPTISM

Expectant parents are always verywelcome to take part in the BaptismPreparation Course even before the birthof their child. See Father Tony afterMassany weekend to pick up a BaptismInformation leaflet. Preparation Coursesfor parents requesting Baptism for theirchildrentakeplacefourtimeseachyearinMarch,June,SeptemberandDecember

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFOR

COMMUNICATIONSSUNDAY(CatholicEvangelisation)

MASSFORHEALING

The Archdiocesan Annual Mass for Healing will becelebrated this coming Friday the 26th of May at7.00pm in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool.Bishop TomWilliamswill be principal celebrant of theMassandallarewelcometocomealong.

BANKHOLIDAYGARDENFETE

If you’re looking for something to do on BankHolidayMondaythe29thofMaythenpopalongtotheGardenFete and Fun Day at The Don Orione Centre, SchoolLane,RobyMill,UphollandWN80QR (nearFifteensatthe Fox) between 12 noon and 4.00pm. There’ll beplants,food,clothing,entertainment,tombolawithlotsmoreplusaGrandPrizeDrawwith firstprizeof£500.There’s also a Car Boot Sale - £10 per car - contact01695622885tobookaspace.Funforallthefamily!

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE


SIGNUPFORGIFTAID

Ifyoupay incometaxonyourearningsorpensionanddo not already Gift Aid your giving to your parish,please consider doing so. At no cost to you, Gift AidallowstheparishtoreclaimfromHMRCtheamountoftax you have paid on whatever donations you maymake–allittakesisasignatureonaform.TobegintoGift Aid just pop a note stating: “I wish to Gift Aid”alongwithyourname,addressandphonenumberontothe collection place along with your weekly offering,andsomeonewillbeintouchwithyou.

FUNERALROSARYPRAYERS

In times of bereavement, the Legion of Mary isalways ready to lead the recitation of the Rosaryfor yourdeceased lovedoneeitherathomeor intheChapelofRest.Toarrangethis,pleasecontactSusanMineson07952822440orDeaconKen forSacred Heart Parish or Mary Marsh (Tel. 01942701091)orKathPriorforHolyFamilyParish.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySacredHeartOffertory£404.95Offertory£653.00

REGULAR HAPPENINGS




TUESDAY-LEGIONOFMARY Tuesdays at 10.30am in Holy Family Church. ContactMaryMarshon701091orKathPrioron861995.





SACREDHEARTCLUB,HINDLEYGREEN BehindSacredHeartChurch

Manager: Terry. Telephone 01942 255192 (evenings).Bingo Nights each week on Tuesdays and Sundays at9.00pm with Concert Night every Saturday. Functionroomavailableforprivatehire.

HOLYFAMILYCLUB,PLATTBRIDGE TramStreet,PlattBridge.

Manager:Gillian.Telephone01942866167(evenings).BingoNightseachweekonMondaysandWednesdaysat 7.45pm and on Sundays at 9.00pm. Function roomavailableforprivatehire.





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SUNDAY28THMAY2017-THEASCENSIONOFTHELORD(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JamesStuartSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DavidMeehanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass InThanksgiving(Fox)

MONDAY29THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage404)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass ElizabethCookeNote:Massremainsat7.00pmtodaydespiteitbeingaBankHoliday

TUESDAY30THMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage407)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Fr.RichardFirth11.30am HolyFamily FuneralServiceforDorothySheridan

WEDNESDAY31STMAY2017(WeekdayMissalPage1723)FEASTOFTHEVISITATIONOFTHEBLESSEDVIRGINMARY10.00am SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(IOM)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY1STJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage413)MEMORIALOFSAINTJUSTIN10.00am HolyFamily Mass ChrisFargher

FRIDAY2NDJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage416)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MaryAnnO’Connell7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY3RDJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage419)MEMORIALOFTHEMARTYRSOFCENTRALAFRICA11.00am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY4THJUNE2017-SOLEMNITYOFPENTECOST(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JoanMorrisSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MargaretVoseSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass BridieConnollySun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

THESEASONOFEASTERTIMEREACHESITSCLIMAXANDENDSWITHTHECELEBRATIONOFPENTECOST

FAREWELL

Ourdeepestsympathyandprayersarewiththe familyand friendsofDorothySheridanofBelongVillageandpreviouslyfromMossLane,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe19thofMay.HerfuneralriteswillbecelebratedatHoly Family Church next Tuesday at11.30am prior to committal at WiganCrematorium.MaytheRisenLordwelcomeherhome.


COMMUNICATIONSSUNDAY

Onthisday,aswecelebratetheAscensionof the Lord and receive his command toproclaim theGoodNews to theworld,weare encouraged to pray for all thoseprofessionals who work in the field ofCommunications, and those in particularwhoareresponsibleforcommunicatingtheCatholic faith in this country through theCatholicCommunicationsNetwork.

TheCCNisthemediaofficeoftheBishops’ConferenceofEnglandandWalesandseeksto support the Bishops in their role asteachers of both the Catholic communityand the wider world. The office is thecentral point for media enquiries and is akey resource fornationaland internationalmedia professionals. It also plays animportant role in developing the publicprofile of the Church through word andimage, online and offline. In addition tothis, the CCN works on carefully selectedpro-active campaigns to promote theCatholic Faith in public life. The retiringcollection today is to support thatongoingworkofevangelisation.

BANKHOLIDAYGARDENFETE

If you’re looking for something to do on BankHolidayMondaythe29thofMaythenpopalongtotheGardenFete and Fun Day at The Don Orione Centre, SchoolLane,RobyMill,UphollandWN80QR (nearFifteensatthe Fox) between 12 noon and 4.00pm. There’ll beplants,food,clothing,entertainment,tombolawithlotsmoreplusaGrandPrizeDrawwithafirstprizeof£500.

CTSNOWONE-BOOKS

During the summer the Catholic Truth Society will bemaking hundreds of their titles available online asebooks which can be read on your eReader,smartphone or tablet. The first selection of thirty fivetitles is nowavailable and includes booklets onprayerandspirituality,storiesofinspirationalpeople,bookstohelp you defend your faith and many more. Visit theKindle,KobooriBooksStoretogetstartednow!

CELEBRATINGPENTECOST

There will be a Christians Together Celebration ofPentecost next Sunday the 4th of June in theMetropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool at 3.00pm withCardinal Vincent Nichols preaching and the choirs ofboth Anglican and Catholic Cathedrals leading thesinging.Ifyou’dliketogoalittleearlierandmakearealday of things then there’s a Pentecost Festival beforethe Cathedral Service from 12 noon in Stowell BrownSquare, round the back of Costas on Hope Street.Everyonewelcome!

CATHEDRALFLOWERFESTIVAL

As part of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations theMetropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool are holding aFlower Festival with dazzling floral displays nextweekend fromFriday the2nd through toMonday the5th of June between 9.00am and 5.00pm each day.Admissionisfreeandallarewelcome.

THEBRICKBOX


THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


PRAYFORMANCHESTEROurnation,andallpeopleofgoodwill,grieveforthosekilled and injured in the terrorist bomb attack inManchester last Monday night, and for the familieswhoseliveshavebeendevastatedbythissenselessandcruelaction.Evilmustnevertriumph,butitwillbeseento have done if the result of this despicable act isincreaseddivisionandhatredamongthecitizensofourcountry, rather than greater unity in faith, hope andloveinthefaceofevil.The following message, sent last Tuesday to BishopJohnArnoldofSalfordonbehalfoftheCatholicsoftheUnited States of America, a nation which has itselfendured many acts of evil and terrorism in recenttimes,shouldexpressthesentimentsandprayersofall:DearBishopArnold.

Words are not enough to convey the deep shock andsadness with which Catholics, and all people of goodwill intheUnitedStates, learnedofthehorribleattackwhich took place yesterday at England's ManchesterArena.Theunspeakablelossoflife,terribleinjuries,anduntold trauma to families - especially to children -summonprayers fromaround theworld. I assure you,and all those who suffer from this atrocious evil, thecontinuedprayersoftheChurchintheUnitedStates.

We commend to the comforting arms of our crucifiedandRisenLordthemanywhohavedied,andweentrusttoOurLadyofManchesterthosewhosuffer.

Evil,asdenseanddarkasitis,neverhasthelastword.AswepreparetocelebratethenewdawnofPentecostagain,maytheEasterwordsoftheRisenChrist,"Peacebewithyou"(John20:19),settledeepintotheheartsofthecitizensofyourgreatcountry.

FraternallyintheRisenLord,

+DanielCardinalDiNardoArchbishopofGalveston-Houston

President,UnitedStatesConferenceofCatholicBishops

AndPopeFrancissentthefollowingmessage:“His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened tolearnof the injuryand tragic lossof lifecausedby thebarbaric attack in Manchester and he expresses hisheartfelt solidarity with all those affected by thissenselessactofviolence.

“He commends thegenerous efforts of the emergencyandsecuritypersonnel,andoffers theassuranceofhisprayersfortheinjured,andforallwhohavedied.

“Mindful in a particular way of those children andyoung people who have lost their lives, and of theirgrieving families, Pope Francis invokesGod’s blessingsofpeace,healingandstrengthuponthenation.”





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SUNDAY4THJUNE2017-SOLEMNITYOFPENTECOST(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JoanMorrisSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MargaretVoseSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass BridieConnollySun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism

EASTERTIMEENDSWITHTHECELEBRATIONOFPENTECOST

MONDAY5THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage582)MEMORIALOFSAINTBONIFACE,APOSTLEOFGERMANY7.00pm SacredHeart Mass AgnesWilkinson

TUESDAY6THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage584)10.00am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurner11.30am HolyFamily FuneralServiceforPeterFoster

WEDNESDAY7THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage586)10.00am SacredHeart Mass SpecialIntention(Gillespie)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY8THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage589)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Fr.JohnKennedy

FRIDAY9THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage592)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass WinifredMiller7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY10THJUNE201711.00am HolyFamily FirstHolyCommunionMass Note:NoConfessionsorExpositionafterMassatHolyFamilytoday

SUNDAY11THJUNE2017-THEMOSTHOLYTRINITY(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass FoxFamilySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass GoldenWedding(Corran)Sun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JohnMcVeySun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

WELCOME

We welcome into the People of God and ourparish families through the celebration ofBaptism this weekend: Tyler Jaden DanielWhittaker,bornonthe28thofFebruary2011,and Seren Joanne Marian Whittaker, born onthe 9th ofMarch 2013, the children of DanielWhittakerandHelenWardfromWinscarRoad,Hindley and who are both being baptised atSacredHeartChurch.

FAREWELL

Ourdeepestsympathyandprayersarewiththefamily and friends of Peter Foster of Lily Lane,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe24thofMayaged83years.His funeral riteswillbecelebratedatHoly Family Church next Tuesday at 11.30ampriortocommittalatWiganCrematorium.MaytheLordwelcomehimhome.

FIRSTCOMMUNIONCELEBRATION

Those Year Four children from Holy FamilySchool who have been preparing with theirparents and the catechists to begin to receivetheLordintheEucharist,willreceivetheirFirstHoly Communion during Mass celebrated at11.00amnextSaturdaymorning inHolyFamilyChurch. Please hold them in prayer in thesefinaldaysofpreparationandanticipation.

GENERALELECTION2017

TheCatholicBishopsofEnglandandWaleshavewritten A Letter to all Catholics for theforthcomingGeneralElection takingplacenextThursday. Copies of the letter are availablefrom the back of church thisweekend for youtotakehomewithyouandread.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFORTHEPROVISIONOFSUPPORT

ANDACCOMMODATIONFORTHERETIREDPRIESTSOFOURARCHDIOCESE

FIRSTANNIVERSARIES

CongratulationstothosewhoarecelebratingtheirFirstAnniversary of Baptism during this month: DavidO’Brien-Smith, sonofMichael Smith and JaneKibaaraof Dower Street, Platt Bridge, and Layla Mae White,daughterofKieranWhiteandSadieBellofWarringtonRoad, Abram, who were baptised by DeaconMike atHolyFamilyChurchonthe5thofJune2016.

And we continue to hold in prayer before the Lordthose whose First Anniversary of Death occurs duringthis month: Mary Williams from Long Lane, HindleyGreenwhodiedonthe4thofJune2016aged94years;JohnBennettfromEdgeworthRoad,HindleyGreenwhodiedonthe10thofJune2016aged79years;JoanKellyfrom Cranstall Drive, Hindley Green who died on the13thofJune2016aged72years;andthetwobabiesofLauraMurnaghan and LiamMurphy from Carr Street,PlattBridgewhowerestillbornduringJune2016.

CELEBRATETHECHILD

The annual Celebrate the Child Mass continues itsjourneyarounddifferentvenueswithintheArchdioceseand thisyear takesplaceonSunday the2ndof JulyatSaint Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TGat 3.00pm. Archbishop Malcolm will be the principalcelebrant of theMass. But the day begins before theMassat1.00pmwhenthechildrenwillbeginto join inactivities to prepare the celebration of theMass, andafterMass there will be time to enjoy a picnic in thechurch grounds (take your own food!) and join in themanygameswhichareplanned.Allthemembersofthefamilyarewelcomeand,ifenoughpeoplefromourtwochurcheswish to go, we could perhaps arrange coachtransport.LettheLittleChurchcatechistsknowifyou’reinterestedandtheycanarrangethings.

THEBRICKBOX

Theboxinthepietyshopatthebackofeachchurchisthere to receive any contributions you may wish tomaketowardsthefoodbankwhich is runbyTheBrickto support those who are homeless or down on theirluck in theWiganarea.Donationsarewelcomeofanynon-perishablefooditems-tins,packetfoodanddriedgoodssuchasriceandpasta,aswellasbabyfoodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySacredHeartOffertory£386.74Offertory£458.00Communications£126.37Communications£157.00

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SUNDAY11THJUNE2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY11THJUNE2017–THEMOSTHOLYTRINITY(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass FoxFamilySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass GoldenWeddingThanks(Corran)Sun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JohnMcVeySun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY12THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage597)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass StevenWane

TUESDAY13THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage599)MEMORIALOFSAINTANTHONYOFPADUA10.00am HolyFamily Mass GubayFamily

WEDNESDAY14THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage601)10.00am SacredHeart FuneralMassforElsieBaines3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY15THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage603)10.00am HolyFamily Mass EamonnMcGowan

FRIDAY16THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage605)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass DeceasedofMcGowanFamily7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY17THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage607)11.00am HolyFamily Mass KingFamily11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY18THJUNE2017–CORPUSCHRISTI(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass LilianOakesSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DennisMcLoughlinSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JamesCarlonExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentthroughoutthedayatHolyFamilySun.7.00pm HolyFamily CloseofExpositionandBenediction

WELCOME

We welcome into the People of God andourparish families through thecelebrationof Baptism this weekend: RubyMaria andRyleighChristinaWilliams,bothbornonthe17th of December 2015 and the twindaughters of Dean Williams and KatieRourkefromWarringtonRoad,Abram.

FAREWELL

Ourdeepestsympathyandprayersarewiththe family and friends of Elsie Baines, lateof Juniper Drive, Hindley Green, who diedon the 30th of May aged 87 years. Herfuneral rites will be celebrated at SacredHeart Church nextWednesday the 14th ofJune at 10.00am prior to committal atWiganCrematorium.

MaytheLordwelcomeherhome.

CELEBRATNGCORPUSCHRISTI

Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast ofCorpus et Sanguis Christi – the Body andBlood of Christ present among us in theEucharist. Tomark the feast, therewill beExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentatHolyFamily Church next Sunday from the10.30am Mass throughout the day untilClose of Exposition and Benediction at7.00pm. A Guard of Honour List has beenplaced on the notice board at the back ofchurch:Pleasewriteyournameagainstthehalf-hourslotwhenyouwillpromise tobepresentinchurchtowatchandpraybeforetheLordnextSunday

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORTHESUPPORTOF

OURPRIESTSINRETIREMENT

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFORTHEANNUAL“DAYFORLIFE”(ETHICALPRO-LIFERESEARCH)

CELEBRATINGFATIMA

To commemorate the Centenary of the Apparition ofOur Lady at Fatima, the Legion ofMary are hosting aFilm Presentation on Saturday the 24th of June from2.00pmto4.00pminSacredHeartClub,HindleyGreen.Thetwofilmswhichwillbewatchedare“WhatdidOurLadysayatFatima?”and“BlessedFranciscoofFatima”.There’s no charge – all arewelcome– and tea, coffeeandbiscuitswillbeserved.

CELEBRATETHECHILD

The annual Celebrate the Child Mass continues itsjourneyarounddifferentvenueswithintheArchdioceseand thisyear takesplaceonSunday the2ndof JulyatSaint Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TGat 3.00pm. Archbishop Malcolm will be the principalcelebrant of theMass. But the day begins before theMassat1.00pmwhenthechildrenwillbeginto join inactivities to prepare the celebration of theMass, andafterMass there will be time to enjoy a picnic in thechurch grounds (take your own food!) and join in themanygameswhichareplanned.Allthemembersofthefamilyarewelcomeand,ifenoughpeoplefromourtwochurches wish to go we could perhaps arrange coachtransport.LettheLittleChurchcatechistsknowifyou’reinterestedandtheycanarrangethings.

LEGIONOFMARYBOOKBARROW

Saint Benedict’s Legion of Mary group are holding a“BookBarrow”distributingCatholicbooks,magazines,rosaries and miraculous medals, taking place onSaturdaythe24thofJuneatAsda,LadiesLane,Hindleyfrom10.00amuntil2.00pm. Ifyouwould liketoassistpleasevolunteertoSusanMineson07952822440.

ANNUALMISSIONMASS

The APF-Mill Hill Missionaries invite all the Red Boxholdersinourparishes,togetherwiththeirfamiliesandfriends, to join them for a Mission Mass andrefreshmentstothankyouforyoursupportandprovideyou with an opportunity to hear how your Red Boxdonationssustaintheirworkthroughouttheworld.TheMasswilltakeplaceatHerbertHouse,41VictoriaRoad,Formby, Liverpool L37 1LW next Sunday the 18th ofJuneat2.00pm,Moredetailsfromwww.mission.org.uk

THEBRICKBOX

Theboxinthepietyshopatthebackofeachchurchisthere to receive any contributions you may wish tomake towards the food bank run by The Brick tosupportthosewhoarehomelessordownontheirluckintheWiganarea.Donationsarewelcomeofanynon-perishable food items (tins, packet food and driedgoods)babyfoodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


SincerethankstoHolyFamilyOver60’sFriendshipClubforafurtherdonationof£150toHolyFamilyChurch.

YOUTHSYNOD2018SURVEY

TheCatholicChurchinEnglandandWalesisconsultingwith young people and those who regularly engagewith them in preparation for a gathering hosted byPope Francis in October 2018. The theme of thisgatheringis“Youth,FaithandVocationalDiscernment”andtheMegaYouthPollhasalreadybeenlaunchedforyoungpeopletotelltheChurchabouttheir lives,faithand vocational discernment. But if you work with orcare for young peoplewho are aged between 13 and29 then theChurchwants tohearyourviewofyoungpeople today through a second surveywhich you canfindatwww.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/parish-yourview

Thesurveyshouldtakeabout10minutestocomplete,dependingonwhetheryoucarefororworkwithyoungpeople inmorethanonesetting.Shouldyouhaveanyqueries,[email protected]

HOLYWELLPILGRIMAGE

TheAnnual PilgrimageDay at theWell Shrine of SaintWinefride in Holywell, NorthWales will take place onSunday the 25th of June, led by Bishop Peter Brignall,BishopofWrexham.ThePilgrimageDaywillbeginwitha procession from SaintWinefride’s Church at 2.30pmcarrying the statue of Saint Winefride, with SolemnMassattheWellat3.00pmandtheBlessingoftheSickwith Veneration of Saint Winifride’s relic at 4.15pm.Refreshments will be available in Saint Winefride’sPrimarySchoolfollowingthePilgrimage.

Holywell, situated on themain road into NorthWalesfrom the NorthWest, has been a place of pilgrimagesince the Seventh Century and is the only shrine inBritainthatcanshowanunbrokenhistoryofpilgrimageto the present day. For more information see thewebsiteatwww.stwinefrideswell.org.uk

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLMAY2017WINNERS

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THELITURGYTHISWEEK

SUNDAY18THJUNE2017–CORPUSCHRISTI(YEARA)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass LilianOakesSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass DennisMcLoughlinSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass JamesCarlonExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentthroughoutthedayatHolyFamilySun.7.00pm HolyFamily CloseofExpositionandBenediction

MONDAY19THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage609)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass LornaCallaghan

TUESDAY20THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage611)10.00am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofFr.GeraldHurst

WEDNESDAY21STJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage613)MEMORIALOFSAINTALPHONSUSLIGUORI10.00am SacredHeart Mass PrivateIntention(V)3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY22NDJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage615)FEASTOFSAINTSJOHNFISHER&THOMASMORE10.00am HolyFamily Mass Ints.ofBrianScholes

FRIDAY23RDJUNE2017SOLEMNITYOFTHEMOSTSACREDHEARTOFJESUS10.00am SacredHeart Mass ThomasCookeExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentthroughoutthedayatSacredHeart7.00pm SacredHeart CloseofExpositionandBenediction7.15pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY24THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage1772)SOLEMNITYOFTHEBIRTHOFSAINTJOHNTHEBAPTIST11.00am HolyFamily Mass BillMangnall11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

SUNDAY25THJUNE2017-TWELFTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass ManchesterArenaVictimsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MichaelHalliwellSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurnerSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

SOLEMNEXPOSITIONDAYSDURINGTHISWEEK

ThisweekwehavetwodaysofopportunityforustospendsometimewiththeLordinprayer and adoration before the BlessedSacrament:

Today (The Solemnity of Corpus Christi)there will be Exposition at Holy FamilyChurch fromMass at 10.30am throughoutthedayuntilBenedictionat7.00pm.

On Friday of this week (The Solemnity oftheMost Sacred Heart of Jesus) therewillbeExpositionatSacredHeartChurch fromMass at 10.00am throughout the day untilBenedictionat7.00pm.

Please do make the effort to come andspend some time with the Lord duringthese two days of Exposition. A “Guard ofHonour”Listhasbeenplacedonthenoticeboardatthebackofeachchurch:Dowriteyournameagainst thehalf-hour slotwhenyou can promise to be present in thechurchtowatchandpraybeforetheLord.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORTHEDAYFORLIFE

Day for Lifeis theday in theChurch’s yeardedicated to raising awareness about themeaning and value of human life at everystage and in every condition. The Churchteaches that life is to be nurtured fromconception to natural death. Theproceedsof theDay for Lifecollection to be held inparishes in England and Wales assists theworkoftheAnscombeBioethicsCentreandothermorallife-relatedactivitiessupportedbytheCatholicChurch.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK


RetiredPriests£185.00RetiredPriests£277.50--

Sincere thanks for a recent donation of £40 to HolyFamilyChurchinmemoryofthelatePeterFoster.

CELEBRATETHECHILD

The annual Celebrate the Child Mass continues itsjourneyarounddifferentvenueswithintheArchdioceseand thisyear takesplaceonSunday the2ndof JulyatSaint Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TGat 3.00pm. Archbishop Malcolm will be the principalcelebrant of theMass. But the day begins before theMassat1.00pmwhenthechildrenwillbeginto join inactivities to prepare the celebration of theMass, andafterMass there will be time to enjoy a picnic in thechurch grounds (take your own food!) and join in themanygameswhichareplanned.Allthemembersofthefamilyarewelcomeand,ifenoughpeoplefromourtwochurches wish to go we could perhaps arrange coachtransport.LettheLittleChurchcatechistsknowifyou’reinterestedandtheycanarrangethings.

LEGIONOFMARYBOOKBARROW

Saint Benedict’s Legion of Mary group are holding a“BookBarrow”distributingCatholicbooks,magazines,rosaries and miraculous medals, taking place nextSaturdaythe24thofJuneatAsda,LadiesLane,Hindleyfrom10.00amuntil2.00pm. Ifyouwould liketoassistpleasevolunteertoSusanMineson07952822440.

CELEBRATINGFATIMA

To commemorate the Centenary of the Apparition ofOur Lady at Fatima, the Legion ofMary are hosting aFilmPresentationnextSaturday the24thof June from2.00pmto4.00pminSacredHeartClub,HindleyGreen.Thetwofilmswhichwillbewatchedare“WhatdidOurLadysayatFatima?”and“BlessedFranciscoofFatima”.There’s no charge – all arewelcome– and tea, coffeeandbiscuitswillbeserved.

THEBRICKBOX


SACREDHEARTSUMMERFAIR

TheSummerFairatSacredHeartParishwilltakeplaceonSundaythe16thof July from1.30pmontheschoolcomplex.ThisyearwearehavingourveryownTourdeFranceinspiredSummerFairwhichwehopewillsetthemoodfortheTourdeFrancefinalaweeklate,sotherewill be lots of bike-related activities for both childrenandadults.Thelocalpolicewillalsobetheretoprovidehelp and advice about bike crime and they will bebringingtheirsecuritymarkingequipment.Therewillbemany other attractions in addition to the various bikeactivities - games, bouncing castle, face painting,tombolas, donkeys, barbeque, crepes andmuchmore.Anygifts fortombolaprizesandthebottlestallwillbemost gratefully received – bring themalong to churchandgivetoDeaconKen.

HOLYWELLPILGRIMAGE

TheAnnual PilgrimageDay at theWell Shrine of SaintWinefride in Holywell, North Wales takes place nextSunday the 25th of June, led by Bishop Peter Brignall,BishopofWrexham.ThePilgrimageDaywillbeginwitha procession from SaintWinefride’s Church at 2.30pmcarrying the statue of Saint Winefride, with SolemnMassattheWellat3.00pmandtheBlessingoftheSickwith Veneration of Saint Winifride’s relic at 4.15pm.Refreshments will be available in Saint Winefride’sPrimarySchoolfollowingthePilgrimage.

Holywell, situated on themain road into NorthWalesfrom the NorthWest, has been a place of pilgrimagesince the Seventh Century and is the only shrine inBritainthatcanshowanunbrokenhistoryofpilgrimageto the present day. For more information see thewebsiteatwww.stwinefrideswell.org.uk

WELCOMINGNEWCATHOLICS

ArchbishopMalcolmwillbethecelebrantataMassattheMetropolitanCathedral in Liverpool next Thursdaythe22ndofJuneat7.00pmtowelcomeintothefamilyof the Archdiocese all those who have been receivedintotheChurchespeciallyduringtheEasterSeasonthisyear but also during the past twelve months. All areinvitedtocomealongandshowthemawarmwelcome.

NEWUKPRIESTWEBSITE

The National Office for Vocation has launched a neweditionoftheUKPriestwebsite,whichcanbeviewedatwww.ukpriest.org.Themainsectionisaboutthelifeofapriestandhowtobecomeapriestbutotherfeaturesincludematerial for students studying the priesthood,and help for friends and family of candidates for thepriesthood.Giveitaview.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFORPETER’SPENCE





SUNDAY25THJUNE2017-

THELITURGYTHISWEEK

25THJUNE2017-TWELFTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass ManchesterArenaVictimsSun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MichaelHalliwellSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass AgnesTurnerSun.11.45am HolyFamily CelebrationofBaptism

MONDAY26THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage621)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass AgnesWilkinson

TUESDAY27THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage623)10.00am HolyFamily Mass IreneHiggens

WEDNESDAY28THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage625)MEMORIALOFSAINTIRENEAUS10.00am SacredHeart Mass JohnMcCarrick3.00pm BelongVillage Mass Parishioners

THURSDAY29THJUNE2017–HOLYDAYOFOBLIGATIONSOLEMNITYOFTHEAPOSTLESPETERANDPAUL

WednesdayVigil7.00pm HolyFamily Mass B.J.ConwayThursday10.00am SacredHeart Mass IntentionsofRobynDavies

FRIDAY30THJUNE2017(WeekdayMissalPage629)7.00pm SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(MG)7.30pm SacredHeart Confessions

SATURDAY1STJULY2017(WeekdayMissalPage631)11.00am HolyFamily Mass SpecialIntention(IOM)11.30am HolyFamily ConfessionsandExposition

2NDJULY2017-THIRTEENTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME(A)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass W.&M.KaySun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Thomas&ElizabethCookeSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass InThanksgiving(MS)

THEREISARETIRINGCOLLECTIONTHISWEEKENDFORPETER’SPENCE

Peter’sPence is theannualofferingto thePopefrom Catholics throughout the world. It is thenused by him to support victims of war,persecution, natural disasters, and thosesuffering or in need around theworld. Throughthe Peter’s Pence collection we join with PopeFrancisinprovidingmuchneededcareandrelieftothosewhofindthemselvessufferingoronthemargins of life. It is a practical way for allCatholics throughout theworld to bewitnessestotheloveofChristforall.-

WELCOME

We welcome into the People of God and ourParishFamily:AaronPhilipCox,bornonthe30thof November 2014, the son of Philip Cox andIngrida Slajiene of Kintbury Street, Bamfurlong,and Tyler Andrew Jones, born on the 28th ofJune2012,thesonofAndrewandJoanneJonesofHolcroftDrive,Abram,bothbeingbaptisedbyFatherTonyatHolyFamilyChurchtoday.

FAREWELL

Ourdeepest sympathyandprayersarewith thefamilyandfriendsofMichelleWardofWestleighLane,Leighwhodiedonthe8thofJuneaged48years. Her funeral rites were celebrated atSacredHeartChurch lastWednesdayafternoon.MaytheLordwelcomeherhome.

WEDNESDAYHOLYDAY

NextThursday istheFeastoftheApostlesPeterand Paul and aHolyday ofObligationwhichwecelebrate as we do each Sunday by joiningtogether for the Eucharist. The Masses for theHolyday will be a Vigil Mass on Wednesday at7.00pmatHolyFamilyandMassontheThursdayitselfat10.00amatSacredHeart.

THANKYOUFROM“THEBRICK”

TheBrickhasonceagainsentawordofthanksfortheterrificsupportgivenbyourtwoparishesfortheirworkinsupportingtheneedyandhomelessinourlocalarea.In addition to your gifts of food, they are particularlygrateful for the large-size disposable nappies (sizes 4and5)forwhichthereisagreatdemandfromfamilieswith children. Among future donations of non-fooditems,toothpasteandtoothbrusheswouldbewelcome.

ADAYWITHOURLADY

TheLegionofMaryareorganisingADaywithOurLadyat the Franciscan Friary and National Shrine of SaintPadrePioatPantasaphinNorthWalesonSaturdaythe15th of July from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Day willinclude Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass, Adoration.RosaryandCrowningofOur Lady’s Statue. The coachwill leave Sacred Heart Church, Hindley Green at8.00am prompt on the day, picking up at SaintBenedict’s,Hindleyandthecostof theday is£13.50p.More details from Susan Mines on 07952 822440.(Bringapackedlunch-althoughthereisacaféonsite).

SACREDHEARTSUMMERFAIR

TheSummerFairatSacredHeartParishwilltakeplaceonSundaythe16thof July from1.30pmontheschoolcomplex.ThisyearwearehavingourveryownTourdeFranceinspiredSummerFairwhichwehopewillsetthemoodfortheTourdeFrancefinalaweeklater!Sotherewill be lots of bike-related activities for both childrenandadults.Thelocalpolicewillalsobetheretoprovidehelp and advice about bike crime and they will bebringingtheirsecuritymarkingequipment.Therewillbemany other attractions in addition to the various bikeactivities - games, bouncing castle, face painting,tombolas, donkeys, barbeque, crepes andmuchmore.Anygiftstowardstombolaprizeswillbemostgratefullyreceived–bringthemalongtochurch.

FUNCTIONROOMFORHIRE


THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySacredHeartOffertory£456.97Offertory£555.50DayforLife£84.40DayforLife£196.00

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

















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Sunday 2nd July

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass W. and M. Kay Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Thomas & Elizabeth Cooke Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass In Thanksgiving (MS)

Mon 3rd St. Thomas 7.00pm (SH) Mass Winifred Miller 1793 Tues 4th 10.00am (HF) Mass Craig Doran 637

Wed 5th 10.00am (SH) Mass In Thanksgiving (V) 639 3.00pm (Belong) Communion Service – No Mass

Thurs 6th 10.00am (HF) Mass Albert Gubay 641

Fri 7th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Fr. Peter Morris 644 7.30pm (SH) Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Sat 8th 11.00am (HF) Mass Mary Lopeman 646 11.30am (HF) Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Sunday 9th July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass The Stone Family Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Parishioners Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Intentions of Gareth Owen

Mon 10th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Agnes Wilkinson 648 Tues 11th St. Benedict 10.00am (HF) Mass Eamon McGowan 1804

Wed 12th 10.00am (SH) Mass In Thanksgiving (S) 652 3.00pm (Belong) Communion Service – No Mass

Thurs 13th 10.00am (HF) Mass Peter Sammon 654

Fri 14th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Mary and Jim Wall 657 7.30pm (SH) Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Sat 15th St. Bonaventure 11.00am (HF) Mass Parishioners 659 11.30am (HF) Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 11.30am (HF) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 noon

Sunday 16th July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass F. and P. Donohue Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Gordon Halliwell Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Sandra King

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday 15th July from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RETIREMENT VILLAGE Please note that for the next two Wednesdays Deacon Ken will preside at a Communion Service at 3.00pm in Belong Retirement Village instead of the normal Mass.

This is a double-issue of the Parish Bulletin covering the next two weeks – please take your copy home and keep it for reference. Thank you to Father Hubert Strowbridge who will be celebrating the Masses at both churches over the next fortnight to allow Father Tony to have a short break.

SUNDAY 2ND JULY 2017

THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK

Holy Family Sacred Heart £382.22 Offertory £503.00 £131.18 Peter’s Pence £208.00

Sincere thanks to the Monday Afternoon Trammers Line Dancing Club for a further recent donation of £500 to Holy Family Church funds.

FIRST ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH Our congratulations and best wishes to those who will be celebrating First Anniversaries during this month: Philip and Rebecca Osman (nee Greenhalgh) from Pinewood Close, Abram who were married on the 1st of July 2016 at Holy Family Church by Father Tony. Leo Joseph Woodford, the son of Lee and Mayline Woodford from Hey Street, Spring View who was baptised on the 10th of July 2016 at Holy Family Church by Deacon Mike. Ava Kathryn Jolley, the daughter of Darryl Jolley and Katie Palombella from Pinewood Close, Abram who was baptised on the 17th of July 2016 at Holy Family Church by Deacon Mike. CELEBRATE THE CHILD The annual Celebrate the Child Mass continues its journey around different venues within the Archdiocese and takes place today (Sunday the 2nd of July) at Saint Anne’s Church, Prescot Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TG at 3.00pm. Archbishop Malcolm will be the principal celebrant of the Mass. But the day begins before the Mass at 1.00pm when the children will begin to join in activities to prepare the celebration of the Mass, and after Mass there will be time to enjoy a picnic in the church grounds (take your own food!) and join in the many games which are planned. All the members of the family are welcome. A DAY WITH OUR LADY The Legion of Mary are organising A Day with Our Lady at the Franciscan Friary and National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio at Pantasaph in North Wales on Saturday the 15th of July from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Day will include Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass, Adoration. Rosary and Crowning of Our Lady’s Statue. The coach will leave Sacred Heart Church, Hindley Green at 8.00am prompt on the day, picking up at Saint Benedict’s, Hindley and the cost of the day is £13.50p. More details from Susan Mines on 07952 822440. (It’s recommended that you bring a packed lunch although there is a café on site). RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Next Sunday the 9th of July is “Sea Sunday” and there will be a retiring collection after each of the Masses to support the work of the Apostleship of the Sea, the Church’s ministry to seafarers, many of whom are away from their homes and families for weeks or even months on end, often carrying out a dangerous job. The Apostleship of the Sea provides chaplaincy support and facilities both on-board and in port where seafarers can find spiritual and emotional help. SACRED HEART SUMMER FAIR The Summer Fair at Sacred Heart Parish will take place on Sunday the 16th of July from 1.30pm on the school complex. This year we are having our very own Tour de France inspired Summer Fair which we hope will set the mood for the Tour de France final a week later! So there will be lots of bike-related activities for both children and adults. The local police will also be there to provide help and advice about bike crime and they will be bringing their security marking equipment. There will be many other attractions in addition to the various bike activities - games, bouncing castle, face painting, tombolas, donkeys, barbeque, crepes and much more. Any gifts towards tombola prizes will be most gratefully received – bring them along to church and give to Deacon Ken. THIS YEAR’S ORDINATIONS Please hold in prayer Michael Barrett who will be ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Liverpool by Archbishop Malcolm on Saturday the 15th of July at 11.00am at Saint Mary’s, Leyland. May his ministry be long and joyful and fruitful among us. Philip Carr and Anthony Kelly, students at the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, were ordained as Deacons for the Archdiocese of Liverpool at the Basilica of Saint Paul-outside-the-Walls in Rome on the 14th of June with a view to ordination to the Priesthood next summer. COME AND SEE Come and See is a conference to encourage and deepen faith taking place at Christ the King High School, Stamford Road, Southport PR8 4EX on Saturday the 14th of October from 9.00am to 8.30pm and on Sunday the 15th of October from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Keynote speaker will be Father Timothy Radcliffe OP and there will be workshops, opportunities for prayer and music, with Mass on the Sunday celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm. Suggested donation for the weekend is £40.00. For bookings and more details contact Jenny on 0151 949 1199 or email [email protected] or see the website at www.irenaeusproject.co.uk FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE Each of our parishes has a licensed function room available for hire. Contact our Parish Club managers any evening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on 01942 866167 or Terry at Sacred Heart Club on 01942 255192. Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an ideal venue for regular or occasional group activities or meetings, or children’s parties or other social events. Contact Geoff or Cecilia on 861084.





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Sunday 16th July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass F. and P. Donohue Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Gordon Halliwell Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Sandra King

Mon 17th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of J.D. 661

Tues 18th 10.00am (HF) Mass Patrick Gaffney 664 1.30pm (HF School) Mass for the End of Holy Family School Year

Wed 19th 10.00am (SH) Mass for the End of Sacred Heart School Year 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 20th 10.00am (HF) Mass Deirdre Naughton 668 Fri 21st 7.00pm (SH) Mass Sybil Cain 670 Sat 22nd St. Mary Magdalene 11.00am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall 1820

Sunday 23rd July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Peter Garlick Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Thomas & Margaret Morris Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Private Intention (P.W.) Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

THE END OF ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR

We wish the children and staff of each of our schools a restful summer break as the School Year comes to an end this week. And we pray God’s blessing on our Year Six children as they leave our primary schools to go on to High School at the end of the summer. We will do this especially during two Masses being celebrated this week on Tuesday at 1.30pm in Holy Family School Hall and on Wednesday at 10.00am in Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome to come along and join the children for Mass.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome.

► SACRED HEART SUMMER FAIR TAKES PLACE TODAY ◄

Sacred Heart Summer Fair takes place today - Sunday the 16th of July - from 1.30pm on the school complex. This year we are having our very own Tour de France inspired Summer Fair which we hope will set the mood for the Tour de France final a week later, so there will be lots of bike-related activities for both children and adults. The local police will also be on hand to provide help and advice about bike crime and they will be bringing their security marking equipment. There will be many other attractions in addition to the various bike activities - games, bouncing castle, face painting, tombolas, donkeys, barbeque, crepes, stalls and so much more. Bring all your family and friends along for a fun-filled day!

SUNDAY 16TH JULY 2017

THANK YOU For the Weekend of Sunday 2nd July 2017 Holy Family Offertory £419.45 Sacred Heart Offertory £652.00

For the Weekend of Sunday 9th July 2017 Holy Family Offertory £432.09 Sea Sunday £145.03

Sacred Heart Offertory £577.00 Sea Sunday £189.00

Sincere thanks to the Sewing Club at Sacred Heart Church for donating the cost of buying ten new tables, four gazebos, and a new barbeque set for use at the Annual Summer Fair totalling £626.50p. A.C.N. SYRIA EXHIBITION Please continue to hold in prayer those Christians who remain in war-torn Syria. Next Weekend (22nd/23rd of July) the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool will be hosting “Portraits of Faith: Syria’s Christians Search for Peace”, organised by Aid to the Church in Need to raise awareness of their plight. It will feature paintings by Syrian artists, as well as artwork and hand-made crafts by Syrian Christians. The exhibition is open from 10.00am until 4.00pm next Saturday and Sunday and entrance is free. For more details visit www.acnuk.org/events THE BRICK BOX The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. HOLY FAMILY BONUS BALL WINNERS June 7th – No. 50 June 14th – No. 45 June 21st – No. 48 June 28th – No. 44 FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE Each of our parishes has a licensed function room available for hire. Contact our Parish Club managers any evening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on 01942 866167 or Terry at Sacred Heart Club on 01942 255192. Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an ideal venue for regular or occasional group activities or meetings, or children’s parties or other social events. Contact Geoff or Cecilia on 861084.

REGULAR HAPPENINGS Over the summer weeks, due to holiday arrangements, there may be some changes to the Regular Happenings. If you are interested in joining any of the advertised groups it may be an idea to telephone the contact number in advance to make sure the group is meeting in any particular week. SUNDAY: CHILDREN’S LITTLE CHURCH - For Primary School aged children to hear the Word of God on a level they can understand: At the 9.00am Mass at Sacred Heart and the 10.30am Mass at Holy Family. Children come up at the start of Mass. MONDAY: LINE DANCING - Monday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Sylvia Delargy on 521482. MONDAY: BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Meets on Monday evenings at 7.00pm in Saint Wilfrid’s Church, Bolton Road, Stubshaw Cross, Ashton. Contact Deacon Mike Swift on 01942 715177. TUESDAY: LEGION OF MARY - Tuesdays at 10.30am in Holy Family Church. Contact Mary Marsh on 701091 or Kath Prior on 861995. WEDNESDAY: OVER 60’s CLUBS - Friendship Groups for the Over 60’s on Wednesdays at 12.30pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Kath Prior on 861995. Also on Wednesdays at 2.00pm in Sacred Heart Club. Contact Maureen Dalton on 253132. WEDNESDAY: BROWNIES & GUIDES - Wednesday in Holy Family Parish Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm for Brownies and from 8.00pm to 9.00pm for Guides. Contact Sheila Marcroft on 861981 THURSDAY: MOTHERS’ PRAYERS - Mothers meeting weekly to pray for their children. Each Thursday in Holy Family Parish Hall at 2.00pm. More details from Mary Marsh on 01942 701091. SATURDAY: BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - For anyone who finds it hard to cope after the loss of a loved one. The group meets on the last Saturday of each month at 12.15pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Mary Marsh on 701091






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Sunday 23rd July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Peter Garlick Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Thomas and Margaret Morris Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Private Intention (P.W.) Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 24th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of B.A. 674 Tues 25th St. James 10.00am (HF) Mass Fr. Thomas Duckett 1828

Wed 26th

Ss. Joachim & Ann 10.00am (SH) Mass Joan Barrow 678 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 27th 10.00am (HF) Mass Maura Byrnie 680 Fri 28th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Deacon Jim Cardy 682 Sat 29th St. Martha 11.00am (HF) Mass Daniel and Francis Tynan 1833 Sunday

30th July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Terry Durkin Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass John Phillips Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Bill Costello

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK

Holy Family Collection: £426.68

Sacred Heart Collection: £579.50

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

- Tuesday – Saint James Born at Bethsaida in Galilee and a son of Zebedee, James was the first of the apostles to die for Christ: He was beheaded by Herod in about 44AD. He was a fisherman, called by Jesus together with his brother John. They were called the “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17). James appears as a favoured apostle: With Peter and John he was present at the transfiguration, the raising of the daughter of Jairus, and the agony in the garden. Wednesday – Saints Joachim & Ann Joachim and Ann are the names given to Mary’s parents according to a late second century tradition and churches dedicated to Saint Ann are found in Jerusalem and Constantinople from the middle of the sixth century. The feast of Saint Ann was kept in Rome by the eighth century, that of Saint Joachim from the fifteenth century. In celebrating them together we honour the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of the Lord, and so are the patron saints of grandparents. Saturday – Saint Martha Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. She is honoured for her confession of faith in the Lord in which she beseeched him to restore life to her dead brother (John 11:27). She is remembered too for her hospitality to Jesus and for her concern for the details of service to guests. For this reason, Martha is patron saint of housekeepers, waiters and waitresses, and all active and practical individuals.

SUNDAY 23RD JULY 2017

Sincere thanks to all who organised or supported in any way the Summer Fair held at Sacred Heart last Sunday afternoon which raised the wonderful total of £1,160 shared equally between Sacred Heart Church and Sacred Heart School.

WELCOME

We welcome into the People of God and our Parish Family through the celebration of Baptism: Owen Eric Prendergast, born on the 3rd of February 2017, the son of Adam and Stacey Prendergast from Holcroft Drive, Abram, and Kohan Whittle, born on the 1st of January 2017, the son of Rebecca Whittle from Kingsdown Road, Abram, both of whom are to be baptised by Deacon Mike at Holy Family Church today. NEW LEGION OF MARY GROUP AT SACRED HEART

As from this week a new Legion of Mary group for Sacred Heart Parish will begin to meet. To quote from the Legion of Mary website: “The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.” If you would be interested in joining please come along to the first meeting which will be held this coming Thursday the 26th of July at 7.00pm in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church. Or, for more information, contact Susan Mines on 07952 822440 JOB VACANCIES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL

There are currently two job vacancies within the Archdiocese of Liverpool for a Parish Administrator based at Saint Margaret Mary in Huyton (15 hours per week at £8.70 per hour, closing date Friday 28th of July) and an Administrator within the Finance and Development Department at LACE in Sefton Park, Liverpool (35 hours per week at a salary of £18,200 per annum, closing date Thursday 27th July). For more information, job descriptions and an application form go to www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk and click on “Jobs”

CLERGY APPOINTMENTS

For your information, the following revision of clergy appointments within the Archdiocese of Liverpool has been announced by the Archbishop to take place over the coming weeks:

Parish Priest

Father Ian O’Shea, from Saint Joseph’s, Anderton, to Saint John’s and Saint Patrick’s, Wigan. Father Ian McParland, from sabbatical to Saint Margaret Mary, Liverpool Father Grant Maddock, from Christ the King, Liverpool to Our Lady and Saint Gregory, Lydiate Father Mark Moran, from Saint Margaret Mary, Liverpool to Holy Family, Southport Father Philip Gregory, from Holy Family, Southport, to Saint Joseph’s, Wrightington Father John Causey, from Saint Cuthbert and Saint Edward, Wigan to Saint Jude and Saint Aidan, Wigan Father Sean Riley, from Holy Cross, St. Helens to Christ the King and Our Lady, Liverpool Father Liam Collister, from Saint Julie and Saint Teresa, St. Helens to OL of Walsingham, Netherton

Indian priests from the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament will assume the pastoral care of Holy Cross Parish, St. Helens. Additional Responsibility

Father Francis Marsden, Saint Mary’s, Chorley and now also Saint Joseph’s, Anderton Father Aidan Kelly, Sacred Heart, Wigan and now also Saint Cuthbert’s and Saint Edward’s, Wigan Reduced Responsibility

Father John Johnson, Saint Mary’s, Wigan (but not now Saint John’s, Wigan) Father Gerry Tuite, Saint James. Orrell (but not now Saint Joseph’s, Wrightington) Assistant Priest

Father John Poland, from further studies in Rome to Christ the King and Our Lady, Liverpool To Retirement

Canon Pat McNally from Saint Jude’s and Saint Aidan’s, Wigan Father Anthony Eagleton from OL of Walsingham, Netherton






Missal Page

Sunday 30th July


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Terry Durkin Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass John Phillips Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Bill Costello

Mon 31st St. Ignatius of Loyola 7.00pm (SH) Mass For a Successful Operation (A.V.) 687 Tues 1st St. Alphonsus Liguori 10.00am (HF) Mass For a Sick Person 689

Wed 2nd 10.00am (SH) Mass Joy Owens 691 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 3rd 10.00am (HF) Mass May McCabe 693 Fri 4th St. John Vianney 7.00pm (SH) Mass Private Intention (V) 695 Sat 5th 11.00am (HF) Mass Craig Dorrian 697 Sunday

6th August

Feast of The Transfiguration

of the Lord

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Catherine Cooper Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Edward Hoy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Teresa Mills

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family Collection: £456.12


SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Monday – Saint Ignatius of Loyola Ignatius was born at Loyola (Spain) in 1491 and died on this day at Rome in 1556. A Spanish nobleman, trained in diplomacy and the use of arms, he was wounded in battle against the French. The experience of conversion while convalescing led him to write his “Spiritual Exercises”. He founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and was its first superior general. Ignatius is remembered for his loyalty to the Church and to its renewal, his ministry to the marginalised, his concern for education, and his dedication “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” (To the Greater Glory of God) - the motto of the Jesuits. Tuesday – Saint Alphonsus Liguori Born at Naples (Italy) in 1696, Alphonsus died at Nocera on this day in 1787. He had been a successful lawyer before he became a priest. After his founding of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists), he was for thirteen years a bishop, but he resigned due to ill health. Alphonsus coped with internal conflict within the congregation and much external opposition. He is remembered as a popular preacher and devotional writer and as an influential master of moral theology. Friday – Saint John Vianney Born near Lyons (France) in 1786, John Vianney died at Ars on this day in 1859. He overcame many obstacles, including little education and lack of means, to be ordained a priest. He served in the remote parish of Ars, where his sanctity attracted thousands of visitors. He is remembered for his preaching and confessional counsel and is the patron saint of parish priests.

SUNDAY 30TH JULY 2017

COME AND SEE Come and See is a conference to encourage and deepen faith taking place at Christ the King High School, Stamford Road, Southport PR8 4EX on Saturday the 14th of October from 9.00am to 8.30pm and on Sunday the 15th of October from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Keynote speaker will be Father Timothy Radcliffe OP and there will be workshops, opportunities for prayer and music, with Mass on the Sunday celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm. Suggested donation for the weekend is £40.00. For bookings and more details contact Jenny on 0151 949 1199 or email [email protected] or see the website at www.irenaeusproject.co.uk THE C.C.R.S. STUDY COURSE The parish community, in collaboration with the home and school, has a privileged opportunity and responsibility to help all concerned to grow in their faith. This is a lifelong process. To achieve this we need to help those involved with parish catechesis to share this vision and have an adult understanding of their faith. The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is designed for people who are engaged in the communication of their Catholic Faith, whether directly or indirectly. It is open to catechists, people involved in liturgical work, as well as any other interested adults. The CCRS can provide general theological knowledge and offer a better understanding of the Catholic faith. It will help participants to increase their practical application of the faith in their ministry in the Church and provide the means to accurately and effectively communicate the principles of Catholic teaching. For more details about start dates, fees and your nearest centre please visit the CCRS Website at www.brs-ccrs.org.uk or telephone 0207 901 1900 THE BRICK BOX The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. JOB VACANCIES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL There are further vacancies within the Archdiocese of Liverpool: For a Senior Accountant and Head of Parish Centres based at LACE in Liverpool (35 hours per week at a salary of £58K per annum, closing date next Wednesday the 2nd of August): For a Parish Administrator based at Saint Gregory’s in Lydiate (20 hours per week at £8.70 per hour, closing date next Friday the 4th of August) and a Parish Administrator based at Our Lady of the Assumption in Gateacre (15 hours per week at £8.70 per hour, closing date Friday the 11th of August). For more information, job descriptions and an application form go to www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk and click on “Jobs”

REGULAR HAPPENINGS Over the summer weeks, due to holiday arrangements, there may be some changes to the Regular Happenings. If you are interested in joining any of the advertised groups it may be an idea to telephone the contact number in advance to make sure the group is meeting in any particular week. CHILDREN’S LITTLE CHURCH - For Primary School aged children to hear the Word of God on a level they can understand: Each Sunday at the 9.00am Mass at Sacred Heart and the 10.30am Mass at Holy Family. Children come up at the start of Mass. LINE DANCING - Monday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Sylvia Delargy on 521482. BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Meets on Monday evenings at 7.00pm in Saint Wilfrid’s Church, Bolton Road, Stubshaw Cross, Ashton. Contact Deacon Mike Swift on 01942 715177. LEGION OF MARY - Tuesdays at 10.30am in Holy Family Church and Thursdays at 7.00pm in Sacred Heart Church. At Holy Family contact Mary Marsh on 701091. At Sacred Heart contact Susan Mines on 07952 822440 OVER 60’s FRIENDSHIP CLUBS - Wednesdays at 12.30pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Kath Prior on 861995. Also on Wednesdays at 2.00pm in Sacred Heart Club. Contact Maureen Dalton on 253132. BROWNIES & GUIDES - Wednesday in Holy Family Parish Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm for Brownies and from 8.00pm to 9.00pm for Guides. Contact Sheila Marcroft on 861981 MOTHERS’ PRAYERS - Mothers meeting weekly to pray for their children. Each Thursday in Holy Family Parish Hall at 2.00pm. More details from Mary Marsh on 01942 701091. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - For all finding it hard to cope after the loss of a loved one. The group meets on the last Saturday of each month at 12.15pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Mary Marsh on 701091




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Missal Page

Sunday 6th

August

Feast of The Transfiguration

of the Lord

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Catherine Cooper Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Edward Hoy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Teresa Mills

Mon 7th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Jacob Dewhurst 699 Tues 8th St. Dominic 10.00am (HF) Mass John Wiffen 702

Wed 9th St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

10.00am (SH) Mass Paddy Brierty 705 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 10th St. Lawrence 10.45am (HF) Funeral Mass for Dorothy Dixon - - - Fri 11th St. Clare 7.00pm (SH) Mass In Thanksgiving (A & V) 710 Sat 12th 11.00am (HF) Mass Jimmy Farrell 712

Sunday 13th

August


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Intentions of Joan Baines Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Elsie Grundy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Private Intention (E.F.) Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism


Holy Family Collection: £383.13 Sacred Heart Collection: £557.00

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Monday – Saint Dominic Dominic was born at Calaruega (Spain) about 1170 and died at Bologna (Italy) on 6 August 1221. He was noted for prayer, penance, and an exemplary life. In the violent time of the crusades he sought the reconciliation of Albigensian heretics through instruction and prayer. He established the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) to revitalize the Church through study, teaching, preaching, and prayer. Dominic is remembered as a preacher, organiser, and patron of learning. Wednesday – Saint Teresa Benedicta of The Cross Born Edith Stein in 1891 of Jewish parents, after studies at several German universities, she rose to become an influential teacher of philosophy. Following her conversion to Catholicism she became a Carmelite nun in 1933. Arrested by the Nazi regime in 1942 for her Jewish origins, she was sent to the death camp at Auschwitz and died in the gas chambers that same year. Thursday – Saint Lawrence Lawrence died at Rome on this day in 258. He is honoured for his care of the poor and became, after the apostles, the most celebrated martyr of the Church of Rome. He is a patron saint of deacons. Friday – Saint Clare Born at Assisi (Italy) in 1194, Clare died there on this day in 1253. From a well-to-do family, Clare embraced an evangelical way of life after hearing the preaching of Saint Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of the Poor Ladies, now the Poor Clares. Clare is remembered for her life of extreme poverty, great austerity, and deep contemplation. Due to a vision she received, she is the patron saint of television!

SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST 2017

Our thanks to the members of the Over 60’s Friendship Club at Holy Family for a further donation of £150 to Holy Family Church funds.

FIRST ANNIVERSARIES THIIS MONTH

Our congratulations and best wishes to those who will be celebrating First Anniversaries during this month:

Christopher and Catherine Featherstone (nee Sweeney) who were married at Sacred Heart Church by Father Strowbridge on the 6th of August 2016.

Isaac George Riding, son of Anthony and Louse Riding from Brecon Drive, Hindley Green who was baptised at Sacred Heart Church by Deacon Ken on the 14th of August 2016; Olivia Dennis, daughter of Ian and Donna Dennis of Crediton Drive, Platt Bridge who was baptised at Holy Family Church by Deacon Mike on the 21st of August 2016; Elliot Thomas Pilkington and Harry Daniel Pilkington and Emily Grace Pilkington, the children of Benjamin and Claire Pilkington from Smallbrook Lane, Leigh who were baptised at Sacred Heart Church on the 21st of August 2016 by Deacon Ken; Sonny William McVeigh, son of Marc and Kirsty McVeigh from Dixon Place, Abram who was baptised by Deacon Mike at Holy Family Church on the 28th of August 2016.

And we continue to hold in prayer before the Lord those whose First Anniversaries of Death occur during this month:

Rosalind Redmond of Athol Crescent, Hindley Green who died on the 1st of August 2016 aged 88 years; James Speakman of Crediton Drive, Platt Bridge who died on the 6th of August 2016 aged 72 years; Irene Dawber of Sycamore Avenue, Hindley Green who died on the 20th of August 2016 aged 84 years; and Patricia Sudell of Bickershaw Lane, Abram who died also on the 20th of August 2016 aged 76 years. FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of:

Dorothy Dixon from Ruskin Crescent, Abram who died on the 2nd of August aged 66 years. Her funeral rites will be celebrated at Holy Family Church next Thursday at 10.45am prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium.

Vincent Egan from Askwith Road, Hindley Green and the former President of Wigan & District Catholic Men’s Society, who died last Thursday the 3rd of August. His funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

May the Lord welcome them home. JOB VACANCIES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL --

There are vacancies for a Parish Administrator based at Our Lady of the Assumption in Gateacre (15 hours per week at £8.70 per hour, closing date next Friday 11th August) and for a Parish Administrator based at OL Help of Christians at Tarleton and Ss Peter and Paul at Mawdesley (Thursday and Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm, one day at each church, at £8.70 per hour, closing date Friday 18th August). For more information, job descriptions and an application form go to www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk and click on “Jobs” HOLY FAMILY BONUS BALL WINNERS July 5th – No. 04 July 12th – No. 18 July 19th – No. 42 July 26th – No. 30

REGULAR HAPPENINGS

Over the summer weeks, due to holiday arrangements, there may be some changes to the Regular Happenings. If you are interested in joining any of the advertised groups it may be an idea to telephone the contact number in advance to make sure the group is meeting in any particular week.

LINE DANCING - Monday afternoons at 1.00pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Sylvia Delargy on 521482.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Meets on Monday evenings at 7.00pm in Saint Wilfrid’s Church, Bolton Road, Stubshaw Cross, Ashton. Contact Deacon Mike Swift on 01942 715177.

LEGION OF MARY - Tuesdays at 10.30am in Holy Family Church and Thursdays at 7.00pm in Sacred Heart Church. At Holy Family contact Mary Marsh on 701091. At Sacred Heart contact Susan Mines on 07952 822440

OVER 60’s FRIENDSHIP CLUBS - Wednesdays at 12.30pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Kath Prior on 861995. Also on Wednesdays at 2.00pm in Sacred Heart Club. Contact Maureen Dalton on 253132.

BROWNIES & GUIDES - Wednesday in Holy Family Parish Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm for Brownies and from 8.00pm to 9.00pm for Guides. Contact Sheila Marcroft on 861981

MOTHERS’ PRAYERS - Mothers meeting weekly to pray for their children. Each Thursday in Holy Family Parish Hall at 2.00pm. More details from Mary Marsh on 01942 701091.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - For all finding it hard to cope after the loss of a loved one. The group meets on the last Saturday of each month at 12.15pm in Holy Family Parish Hall. Contact Mary Marsh on 701091






Collins Weekday

Missal Page

Sunday 13th

August


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Joan Baines Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Elsie Grundy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Private Intention (E.F.) Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 14th Tues 15th

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mon. 7.00pm (SH) Mass Private Intention (T.G.) Tues. 10.00am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall

Wed 16th 10.00am (SH) Mass Morag Curtis 718 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 17th 10.00am (HF) Mass Winnie Gavin 720 Fri 18th 7.00pm (SH) Mass For Ben 722 Sat 19th 11.00am (HF) Mass For Pat (sick) 725

Sunday 20th

August


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Julie Wilkinson Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Intentions of B.D. Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Patricia Sudell Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION FOR CATHOLICS

On Tuesday of this week we keep the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is a Holyday of Obligations, celebrated by Catholics as we do each Sunday, by joining together for Mass. The Masses celebrated for this Holyday in our two churches will be a Vigil Mass at 7.00pm on Monday evening in Sacred Heart Church and Mass on the Tuesday itself at 10.00am in Holy Family Church.

The doctrine of the Assumption of Mary reached its climax quite recently, with its formal definition by Pope Pius XII in 1950. But the belief that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the conclusion of her life on earth dates back to the early Church. Mary is the summation of all Christians - what happened to her, will happen to us: Mary is testimony to our own complete sharing in the resurrection of Christ.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

We welcome into the People of God and into our Parish Family through the celebration of Baptism: Isla Rose Hughes, the daughter of Rebecca and Paul Hughes from Park Lane, Abram, who was born on the 23rd of May 2017 and is being baptised at Holy Family Church today by Deacon Mike.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family £446.82 Sacred Heart £601.00


FORTHCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION

The following opportunities for prayer and reflection are being offered at “Irenaeus” at 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RD. For more information or to book a place on any of the days please telephone 0151 949 1199 or email [email protected] or see the website at www.irenaeus.co.uk.

Scripture Weekends from Friday the 22nd to Sunday the 24th of September (“I Believe in Miracles” reflecting on the miracles of Jesus) and from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th of November (“Come let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord” looking at the Book of the Prophet Micah). Both led by Father Chris Thomas.

Individually Guided Retreat “Come to the Quiet” with an opportunity to spend a few days in prayer and silence with the guidance of a director. From 6.00pm on Monday the 25th of September until 10.00am on Saturday the 30th of September. Suggested donation is £210. Limited places available.

Thursday Scripture Mornings “Blessed are you” – Discovering the Beatitudes, on the 24th and 21st and 28th of September and the 5th of October from 10.00am to 12 noon on each of those days. CONSIDERING BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

The name of the course is “God for Grown Ups” and it’s a series of meetings to guide people – maybe who were previously baptised into other Christian denominations, or who have never been baptised – and who may now be considering becoming members of the Catholic Church. The Introductory Meeting will take place at Saint John’s Parish Meeting Room, Powell Street, Wigan from 7.15pm until 9.00pm on Thursday the 14th of September. If you are such a person, or if you know someone who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, why not bring this course to their attention? For more information have a chat with Father Tony or contact Sean Murphy, the course co-ordinator, on 01257 452317. (This course may also be of interest to existing Catholics who wish to know more about their faith). RECOVERY FROM DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

A new Archdiocesan Course “Restored Lives” to offer support to any who are divorced or separated or recovering from a broken relationship, recently or in the past, starts on Tuesday the 19th of September. Meetings will take place in South Liverpool and in Aintree. More details from Maureen O’Brien, Marriage & Family Life Coordinator at LACE on 0151 522 1044 or email [email protected] A MORNING FOR LAY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

A Morning of Reflection “Come and Drink from the Waters” for Lay Ministers of Holy Communion is being held at LACE, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 1AA on Saturday the 30th of September from 9.30am until 1.00pm with tea and coffee available from 9.00am. This will be of particular benefit to those lay ministers who visit the sick and vulnerable in their homes with Holy Communion. To book a place on the reflection morning please contact Maureen Knight on 0151 522 1046 or email her at [email protected] PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Fully escorted Five Night Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in Ireland from the 15th of October 2017. Cost is £699.00 per person sharing which includes flight with 15kg checked-in bag, all taxes, luxury transfers, five nights in newly refurbished Knock House Hotel with full Irish breakfast each morning and four-course dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions and guided tours included with visits to Ballintubber Abbey, Westport and Foxford Woollen Mills. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms at supplement of £60. Contact Patricia at Knock Pilgrimages on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email [email protected] THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

For a Catholic perspective on current world issues, why not buy and read a Catholic newspaper each week? Both The Catholic Universe and The Catholic Times are on sale at the back of each of our churches at £1.30 a copy. The Catholic Universe in particular has articles for the whole of the family. Why not buy a copy after Mass today, give it a read, and if you like it, maybe become a regular weekly reader?






Collins Weekday

Missal Page

Sunday 20th

August


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Julie Wilkinson Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Intentions of B.D. Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Patricia Sudell Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 21st St. Pius the Tenth 7.00pm (SH) Mass Mary Ann & Thomas O’Connell 727

Tues 22nd The Queenship of Mary

10.15am (SH) Funeral Mass for Vincent Egan - - - 11.00am (HF) Funeral Mass for Angela Hickey - - -

Wed 23rd 10.00am (SH) Mass Fr. Pat Harnett 731 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thur 24th St. Bartholomew 10.00am (HF) Mass Barbara King 1898 Fri 25th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Connie & Fred Kennish 736 Sat 26th Bl. Dominic Barberi 11.00am (HF) Mass Intentions of L.I.S.C.F. 739 Sunday

27th August

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Pat Graham Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Tyrell Family Deceased Members Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Trevor Roberts

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. LAST WEEK OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS Holy Family £450.56 Sacred Heart £653.00

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY …..

We welcome into the People of God and into our Parish Family: Bobby James Brady, the son of Richard Brady and Tara-Marie Ormshaw from Lily Lane, Bamfurlong who was born on the 22nd of March 2017 and is being baptised by Deacon Mike at Holy Family Church this weekend.

….. FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the families and friends of those members of our parish communities who have died recently. May the Lord welcome them home.

Vincent Egan from Askwith Road, Hindley Green, the former President of Wigan & District Catholic Men’s Society, who died on the 3rd of August aged 83 years. His funeral rites will be celebrated by Father Strowbridge at Sacred Heart Church next Tuesday at 10.15am prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium.

Angela Hickey from Claydon Drive, Ince who died on the 15th of August aged 73 yearst. Her funeral rites will be celebrated by Father Tony at Holy Family Church next Tuesday at 11.00am prior to committal at Wigan Crematorium.

Alan Liptrot from Ashley Road, Hindley Green who died on the 8th of August aged 69 years. His funeral rites will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday the 29th of August at 11.00am prior to burial in Hindley Cemetery.

Father Gerald Hurst, from Belong Village, Platt Bridge and the former Parish Priest of Castletown and Port Erin on the Isle of Man, who died on the 15th of August. Arrangements have yet to be made but his funeral rites will be celebrated at Holy Family Church by one of the bishops and the priests of the Archdiocese in the near future.


BANK HOLIDAY PILGRIMAGES SAINT EDMUND ARROWSMITH

The Annual Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Saint Edmund Arrowsmith with the veneration of the relic of his Holy Hand takes place next Sunday the 27th of August at 4.00pm at the Church of Saint Oswald and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton in Makerfield. All welcome.

BLESSED DOMINIC BARBERI

The Annual Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Blessed Dominic Barberi of the Mother of God will take place at 12 noon on Bank Holiday Monday the 28th of August at his altar tomb at Saint Anne and Blessed Dominic Church, Monastery Road, Sutton, St. Helens, WA9 3ZD. Everyone welcome.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Monday – Saint Pius the Tenth

Giuseppe Sarto was born at Riese (Italy) in 1835 and died at Rome on the 20th of August 1914. After being bishop of Mantua and patriarch of Venice, he was elected pope in 1903. In pursuit of his motto, “To renew all things in Christ,” he initiated reforms of the liturgy and of canon law and took stern measures against “modernist” trends in theology. His efforts to avert World War One were frustrated. He is remembered for his poverty and for his promotion of liturgical participation, especially of frequent communion, to which he admitted young children to receive First Holy Communion.

Thursday – Saint Bartholomew

Bartholomew is named in the list of apostles and is generally identified with Nathaniel of Cana, the “Israelite without guile” (John 1:47), who was led to Jesus by the apostle Philip. He is said to have preached the gospel in India and in Armenia, where tradition indicates he was martyred.

Saturday – Blessed Dominic Barberi

An Italian Passionist priest who served in the UK for part of his ministry. Dominic preached innumerable missions and received hundreds of converts into the Catholic Church, the most prominent of them being Cardinal John Henry Newman. He died in Reading in 1849 and his body is buried here in our Archdiocese at Sutton, St. Helens. A REQUEST FROM THE LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary at Sacred Heart Church would be grateful to receive any religious books, leaflets or prayer cards to distribute via the “Book Barrows” they hold throughout the year at local supermarkets. Please bring them along to Mass with you and hand them in to the sacristy at Sacred Heart Church.

They are also willing to visit any sick, lonely or housebound members of Sacred Heart Parish. If you have a relative, friend or neighbour who would like the support of such a visit, please pass on their name and address to Deacon Ken at Sacred Heart Church. CONSIDERING BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

The name of the course is “God for Grown Ups” and it’s a series of meetings to guide people – maybe who were previously baptised into other Christian denominations, or who have never been baptised – and who may now be considering becoming members of the Catholic Church. The Introductory Meeting will take place at Saint John’s Parish Meeting Room, Powell Street, Wigan from 7.15pm until 9.00pm on Thursday the 14th of September. If you are such a person, or if you know someone who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, why not bring this course to their attention? For more information have a chat with Father Tony or contact Sean Murphy, the course co-ordinator, on 01257 452317. (This course may also be of interest to existing Catholics who wish to know more about their faith). JOB VACANCIES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL There are further vacancies within the Archdiocese of Liverpool: For a Parish Administrator at Saint Margaret Clitherow Parish, Leigh (16 hours per week at £8.70 per hour, closing date is Friday the 1st of September); For an Assistant Chaplain at the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospitals (18½ hours per week at a salary of £10,928 per annum, closing date is Wednesday the 30th of August). For more information, job descriptions and an application form go to www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk and click on “Jobs” THE BRICK BOX The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries.






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Sunday 27th

August

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Pat Graham Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Tyrell Family Deceased Members Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Trevor Roberts

Mon 28th St. Augustine 7.00pm (SH) Mass Jenny & Ted Higginson 741 Tues 29th St. John the Baptist 11.00am (SH) Funeral Mass for Alan Liptrot

Wed 30th Saint Edmund Arrowsmith

10.00am (SH) Mass Madge Clucas 745 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 31st 7.00pm (HF) Reception Mass for Father Gerald Hurst Fri 1st Sept 12 noon (HF) Funeral Mass for Father Gerald Hurst

Sat 2nd 11.00am (HF) Mass Betty Corrin 751 Sunday

3rd September

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Ian Clayton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Eric Gaskell Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Ann Louise McCarthy

► PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THE TIME AND PLACE FOR MASS THIS WEEK ◄

Monday 7.00pm at Sacred Heart Thursday 7.00pm at Holy Family Tuesday 11.00am at Sacred Heart Friday 12 noon at Holy Family Wednesday 10.00am at Sacred Heart Saturday 11.00am at Holy Family

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday Morning at 11.30am at Holy Family EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon at Holy Family MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family £380.46 Sacred Heart £590.00

FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

We hold in prayer before the Lord two members of our parish communities whose funeral rites we will celebrate during this week. May the Lord welcome them home. Alan Liptrot of Ashley Road, Hindley Green who died on the 8th of August aged 69 years. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony at Sacred Heart Church next Tuesday the 29th of August at 11.00am followed by burial at Hindley Cemetery. Father Gerald Hurst of Belong Village, Platt Bridge who died on the 15th of August, the feast of Our Lady’s Assumption into heaven. He was 88 years of age and in the 63rd year of his priesthood. His body will be received into Holy Family Church for Mass at 7.00pm next Thursday the 31st of August celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm. His Funeral Mass, also at Holy Family Church, will be celebrated next Friday the 1st of September at 12 noon by Bishop Malone, followed by burial at St Oswald’s, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Until the Mass of Reception on Thursday, Father Gerald’s body will rest in R. Banks’ Chapel of Rest in Templeton Road, Platt Bridge should any wish to visit and pray.


SAINTS OF THE WEEK Monday – Saint Augustine of Hippo

Born at Tagaste (Algeria) in 354, Augustine died at Hippo (Tunisia) in 430. Though enrolled by his mother as a catechumen, he espoused Manicheism, and lived for fifteen years with a woman who remains unknown and with whom he had a son, named Adeodatus. After a long inner struggle and under the influence of Saint Ambrose and the prayers of his mother, Saint Monica, Augustine was converted and baptised in 387 together with his son. For thirty-four years he was bishop of Hippo, living a communal life with his clergy and serving the many needs of his people at a time of political and cultural collapse. He is remembered as a model pastor and as a preacher and writer whose thought has had an enduring influence in Christian history.

Tuesday – The Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist

The execution of John the Baptist is recorded in the gospels (Matthew 14; Mark 6) and is placed by the historian Josephus at the fortress of Machaerus near the Dead Sea. As early as the fifth century, a commemoration of John the Baptist was kept on this day at Jerusalem. It probably marks the anniversary of the dedication of the basilica in his honour at Sebaste (Palestine) where, tradition says, he was buried.

Wednesday – Saint Edmund Arrowsmith

Edmund was the son of a farmer, and was born at Haydock. He was baptized Brian, but always used his Confirmation name of Edmund. The family was constantly harassed for its adherence to Catholicism, and in 1605 Edmund went to Douai to study for the priesthood. He was ordained in 1612 and sent on the English mission the following year. He ministered to the Catholics of Lancashire without incident until about 1622, when he was arrested. He was released, joined the Jesuits in 1624, and in 1628 was arrested again, convicted of being a Catholic priest, sentenced to death, and hanged, drawn, and quartered at Lancaster. He was canonised as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales by Pope Paul VI in 1970. The relic of his Holy Hand is preserved and venerated at The Church of Saint Oswald and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith at Ashton-in-Makerfield.

BANK HOLIDAY LOCAL PILGRIMAGES Saint Edmund Arrowsmith at Ashton

The Annual Pilgrimage Mass with the Veneration of his Holy Hand takes place today, Sunday the 27th of August, at 4.00pm at the Church of Saint Oswald and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith, Ashton in Makerfield. All welcome.

Blessed Dominic Barberi at St. Helens

The Annual Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Blessed Dominic takes place at 12 noon on Bank Holiday Monday the 28th of August at his altar tomb at Saint Anne and Blessed Dominic Church, Monastery Road, Sutton, St. Helens, WA9 3ZD. Everyone welcome. CONSIDERING BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

The name of the course is “God for Grown Ups” and it’s a series of meetings to guide people – maybe who were previously baptised into other Christian denominations, or who have never been baptised – and who may now be considering becoming members of the Catholic Church. The Introductory Meeting will take place at Saint John’s Parish Meeting Room, Powell Street, Wigan from 7.15pm until 9.00pm on Thursday the 14th of September. If you are such a person, or if you know someone who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, why not bring this course to their attention? For more information have a chat with Father Tony or contact Sean Murphy, the course co-ordinator, on 01257 452317. (This course may also be of interest to existing Catholics who wish to know more about their faith). PRAY FOR OUR FUTURE PRIESTS

Our Students for the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Liverpool will be returning to their studies in the coming weeks after the summer break, a large part of it spent on pastoral placements in some of our parishes. We have twelve seminarians entering the new academic year, five of the twelve beginning formation for the first time: Simon Bristow, Peter Cusick, Martin Fyles and Peter Ross will begin the Preparation Year at the English College in Valladolid, Spain and Hugh Dunleavy who begins major seminary at Oscott College, Birmingham. Three of the twelve will be ordained to the priesthood next year at the Metropolitan Cathedral on Saturday the 7th of July 2018: Philip Carr, Anthony Kelly (from Wigan!) and Carl Mugan. Please hold them all in prayer before the Lord. THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries.






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Sunday 3rd

September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Ian Clayton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Eric Gaskell Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Ann Louise McCarthy

Mon 4th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Marie Pursall 753 Tues 5th 10.00am (HF) Mass Fr. Gerald Hurst 755

Wed 6th 10.00am (SH) Mass In Thanksgiving (A.V.) 757 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 7th 10.00am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall 759 Fri 8th The Birth of Mary 7.00pm (SH) Mass Vincent Moore 1923 Sat 9th 11.00am (HF) Mass Harry Robinson 763 Sunday

10th September

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Alan Liptrot Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Wiliam & Agnes Freeman Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Wilfred Pugh


Holy Family Collection: £403.15

Sacred Heart Collection: £561.00 CONSIDERING BECOMING A CATHOLIC?

The name of the course is “God for Grown Ups” and it’s a series of meetings to guide people – maybe who were previously baptised into other Christian denominations, or who have never been baptised – and who may now be considering becoming members of the Catholic Church. The Introductory Meeting will take place at Saint John’s Parish Meeting Room, Powell Street, Wigan from 7.15pm until 9.00pm on Thursday the 14th of September. If you are such a person, or if you know someone who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, why not bring this course to their attention? For more information have a chat with Father Tony or contact Sean Murphy, the course co-ordinator, on 01257 452317. (This course may also be of interest to existing Catholics who wish to know more about their faith). FEAST OF THE WEEK – Friday: The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This feast originated in Jerusalem about the sixth century, and was observed in Rome in the seventh century: It was later used to determine the date, nine months before her birth, of the date of the feast of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Because of Mary’s important place in salvation history, a feast of her actual birthday is one of only three which the Church celebrates – the others being those of the Lord Himself on the 25th of December and of Saint John the Baptist on the 24th June.

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2017

Thanks to the members of the Monday afternoon Trammers Line Dancing Club for a further recent donation of £500 to Holy Family Church funds. (Since they began “The Trammers” have donated a magnificent total amount of £7,000 to Holy Family Church!) And thanks to all who organised and supported the Raffle which took place last Sunday and raised £190 for Holy Family Church funds. Sincere thanks to you all for your generosity.

FIRST ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH

Our congratulations and best wishes to those who will be celebrating First Anniversaries during this month:

Andrew and Katherine Davies (nee Long) who were married at Sacred Heart Church by Father Tony on the 17th of September 2016; and Benjamin and Rowena Humphrey (nee Mather) who were married at Sacred Heart Church by Father Tony on the 24th of September 2016.

Neve Ellen Humphrey, daughter of Christopher and Laura Humphrey from Queensland, Australia, who was baptised at Sacred Heart Church by Father Tony on the 18th of September 2016.

And we continue to hold in prayer before the Lord those whose First Anniversaries of Death occur during this month:

Margaret Berry of Webster Street, Platt Bridge who died on the 3rd of September 2016 aged 66 years; and Jean Croston of Barton Avenue, Wigan who died on the 26th of September 2016 aged 82 years.

FORTHCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION

The following opportunities for prayer and reflection are being offered at “Irenaeus” at 32 Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 1RD. For more information or to book a place on any of the days please telephone 0151 949 1199 or email [email protected] or see the website at www.irenaeus.co.uk.

Two Scripture Weekends from Friday the 22nd to Sunday the 24th of September (“I Believe in Miracles” reflecting on the miracles of Jesus) and from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th of November (“Come let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord” looking at the Book of the Prophet Micah). Both led by Father Chris Thomas.

An Individually Guided Retreat “Come to the Quiet” with an opportunity to spend a few days in prayer and silence with the guidance of a director. From 6.00pm on Monday the 25th of September until 10.00am on Saturday the 30th of September. Suggested donation is £210. Limited places available.

A series of Thursday Scripture Mornings “Blessed are you” – Discovering the Beatitudes, on the 14th and 21st and 28th of September and the 5th of October from 10.00am to 12 noon on each of those days. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018

With the beginning of a new school year during this week, we will soon begin our preparation with those families who have children wishing to enter into a deeper commitment to the Christian Community through making their First Confession and First Holy Communion. Two Introductory Meetings will take place on Wednesday the 13th of September at 5.45pm in Holy Family School and on Thursday the 14th of September at 6.00pm in Sacred Heart School to which we invite parents of baptised Catholic children in Year Four or above to come along. Details of the Course to be followed and the commitment expected will be explained at these meetings and parents will then be free to choose if they wish this for their children before the Preparation Course begins two weeks later. RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

The Retiring Collection which will be taken after Masses next weekend is for the work of the Catholic Education Service (CES) which acts on behalf of the Catholic Bishops' Conference to support Catholic education. It has a strong and positive working relationship with the British and Welsh Governments, sharing the aims of high academic standards for all and increased parental choice. Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of maintained schools. There are over 2000 Catholic schools, academies and colleges in England educating over 800,000 pupils. The Catholic Church and the Church of England together provide one-third of all of the schools in the country. VISIT TO SCHOENSTATT SHRINE AT KEARSLEY

A coach will leave Sacred Heart Church at 11.15am prompt on Sunday the 1st of October to go for a Day with Our Lady at the Schoenstatt Shrine and Pastoral Centre at Kearsley, Bolton to be led by Bishop John Arnold of Salford. The cost is £6 which includes tea, coffee and donation. The day begins at 12 noon and ends at 6.00pm and will include Mass, Procession and Crowning of Our Lady’s image. Please see the poster on the notice board at the back of Sacred Heart Church and put your name on the list if you’d like to go. Last day for reserving a place is the 24th of Seotember. RECOVERY FROM DIVORCE AND SEPARATION

A new Archdiocesan Course “Restored Lives” to offer support to any who are divorced or separated or recovering from a broken relationship, recently or in the past, starts on Tuesday the 19th of September. Meetings will take place in South Liverpool and in Aintree. More details from Maureen O’Brien, Marriage & Family Life Coordinator at LACE on 0151 522 1044 or email [email protected]





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Sunday 10th

September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Alan Liptrot Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass William & Agnes Freeman Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Wilfred Pugh

Mon 11th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Michael Sullivan 764 Tues 12th 10.00am (HF) Mass Michael McKenna 766

Wed 13th

St John Chrysostom 10.00am (SH) Mass In Thanksgiving (S) 768 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 14th Exaltation of the Cross 10.00am (HF) Mass Intentions of LISCF 1934 Fri 15th Our Lady of Sorrows 7.00pm (SH) Mass Connie & Fred Kennish 1937 Sat 16th Cornelius & Cyprian 11.00am (HF) Mass James Carlon 774 Sunday

17th September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Percy Oakes & Hubert Guy Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Edmond McCreaney Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Graham Cotton

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family Collection: £460.80


► RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND ◄ The Retiring Collection which is being taken after the Masses this weekend is for the work of the Catholic Education Service (CES) which acts on behalf of the Catholic Bishops' Conference to support Catholic education. It has a strong and positive working relationship with the British and Welsh Governments, sharing the aims of high academic standards for all and increased parental choice. Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of maintained schools. There are over 2000 Catholic schools, academies and colleges in England educating over 800,000 pupils. The Catholic Church and the Church of England together provide one-third of all of the schools in the country.

► CONSIDERING BECOMING A CATHOLIC? ◄ The name of the course is “God for Grown Ups” and it’s a series of meetings to guide people – maybe who were previously baptised into other Christian denominations, or who have never been baptised – and who may now be considering becoming members of the Catholic Church. The Introductory Meeting will take place at Saint John’s Parish Meeting Room, Powell Street, Wigan from 7.15pm until 9.00pm on Thursday of this week the 14th of September. If you are such a person, or if you know someone who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, why not bring this course to their attention? For more information have a chat with Father Tony or contact Sean Murphy, the course co-ordinator, on 01257 452317. (This course may also be of interest to existing Catholics who wish to know more about their faith).

SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2017

Our thanks to the Over 60’s Friendship Club at Holy Family for a further donation of £100 to Holy Family Church funds.

FEASTS OF THE WEEK Wednesday – Saint John Chrysostom

John was born in Antioch about 347 and died in exile in Comana (Turkey) on 14 September 407. After some years as a hermit, he was a presbyter at Antioch, where his brilliant preaching and catechesis earned him the sobriquet “Chrysostom” (golden-mouthed). He was appointed bishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in 397. His reforms, preaching, and ascetic life led to opposition from court and clergy and eventual banishment. He is remembered for his simplicity of life, his care of the poor, the courage of his witness, and his effective preaching of the Scriptures. Thursday – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross:

Originally this day commemorated the dedication of Constantine’s Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in the fourth century; after the celebration, the wood of the cross was venerated. The feast spread in the West after the recovery of the relics of the Cross from Persia in the seventh century. A feast of the Lord, it celebrates the “lifting up” of the Son of Man on the Cross, into glory, and the paradox of the Cross as a symbol of death, yet the source of victory and life. Friday – Our Lady of Sorrows:

This commemoration originated in the medieval devotion to the seven sorrows of Mary. Approved for the Servite Order in the seventeenth century, it was extended to the whole Western Church in 1814 by Pope Pius VII in thanksgiving for his release from captivity under Napoleon. In the light of Simeon’s prophecy about a sword piercing Mary’s soul (Luke 2:35), the feast celebrates Mary, first disciple and first to share in the pain and triumph of the Cross. Saturday – Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

Cornelius was elected bishop of Rome in 251 and, two years later, died in exile in Civitavecchia (Italy). Supported by Cyprian, he defended the power of the Church to reconcile those who had lapsed from the faith under persecution. Cyprian was born at the beginning of the third century and died in Carthage (Tunisia) on the 14 of September 258. A lawyer, teacher, and adult convert, he was elected bishop of Carthage in 249 and led this Church in times of persecution. He took a moderate position on the reconciliation of the lapsed but, like other African bishops, demanded the rebaptism of heretics even though their baptism was recognised by the Church of Rome. Cornelius and Cyprian are both remembered as compassionate pastors who developed the Church’s teaching and practice of reconciliation. Antagonists in theological debate, they were united in sharing the crown of martyrdom. PREPARING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION IN 2018

We will soon begin our preparation with those families who have children wishing to enter into a deeper commitment to the Christian Community through making their First Confession and First Holy Communion. Two Introductory Meetings are taking place next Wednesday the 13th of September at 5.45pm in Holy Family School and next Thursday the 14th of September at 6.00pm in Sacred Heart School to which we invite parents of baptised Catholic children in Year Four or above to come along. Details of the Course to be followed and the commitment expected will be explained at these meetings and parents will then be free to choose if they wish this for their children before the Preparation Course begins two weeks later. MACMILLAN NURSES TEA PARTY

The Trammers Line Dancing Club are having a Tea Party in aid of Macmillan Nurses. It’s taking place tomorrow (Monday the 11th of September) in Holy Family Church Hall, Tram Street, Platt Bridge between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Admission is £2. There’ll be a raffle and lots of fun games – as well, of course, as Line Dancing, whether you want to watch others or have a go yourself! Do pop in and have a cuppa, buy some cakes and help raise funds for this very worthwhile cause. Everyone welcome – See You Tomorrow! THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. HOLY FAMILY BONUS BALL August 2nd August 9th August 16th August 23rd August 30th WINNERS FOR AUGUST No. 08 No. 44 No. 54 No. 45 No. 38

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR HOME MISSION SUNDAY (Initiatives to Share our Catholic Faith in England and Wales)






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Sunday 17th

September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Percy Oakes & Hubert Guy Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Edmond McCreaney Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Graham Cotton

Mon 18th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Lena Kubicki 775 Tues 19th 10.00am (HF) Mass Dennis McCartney 777

Wed 20th

Martyrs of Korea 10.00am (SH) Mass Deceased Members of the Tyrel Family 779 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 21st Saint Matthew 10.00am (HF) Mass Morag Curtis 1951 Fri 22nd 7.00pm (SH) Mass Alan Liptrot 783 Sat 23rd Saint Padre Pio 11.00am (HF) Mass Michael McCarrick 785 Sunday

24th September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass For a Family in Mourning Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass John Brown Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Vincent Egan


Holy Family Sacred Heart Offertory £463.78 Offertory £542.50 Education £98.06 Education £168.50

RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR HOME MISSION SUNDAY (Informing and Educating people about the Catholic Faith in England and Wales)

FEASTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday – Martyrs of Korea: Andrew Kim Taegon was the first native Korean priest and Paul Chong Hasang a catechist and lay apostle. After more than two centuries of lay leadership, the Church in Korea was subject to fierce persecutions between 1839 and 1867. This feast commemorates 103 of the numerous Korean martyrs, representatives from all walks of life: men and women, married and unmarried, the elderly, teenagers and children, missionary bishops and priests. They are remembered for their fearless witness to Christ in the face of torture and death.

Thursday – Saint Matthew: Matthew, also known as Levi, was a Jew who collected taxes for the Romans at Capernaum in Galilee. Here Jesus met him and called him to be an apostle (Luke 5:27-28). Matthew is venerated as the author of the gospel which highlights Jesus’ role as Messiah and underlines the advent of the kingdom of God.

Saturday – Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Affectionately known as Padre Pio, he lived from 1887 to 1968 and was a Franciscan Capuchin priest whose extraordinary ministry as a confessor touched many thousands of people. Like Saint Francis he also bore the marks of the stigmata on his body.


Our sincere thanks to the family and friends and neighbours of Alan Liptrot for a donation of £130 to Sacred Heart Church and further offerings of £50 for Masses to be offered for him.

THANK YOU

LATEST FROM SACRED HEART CHURCH

The new stained glass window in church is in memory of the late Elizabeth Cooke, donated by her family.

Deacon Ken wishes to thank those who sponsored his recent Trek to Iceland for Francis House Children’s Hospice. To date over £1,300 has been collected with more sponsorship money still to come.

There is a shortage of church cleaners for Sacred Heart Church: If anyone would like to join the group, please see Deacon Ken. Due to a rota system, you would only be asked to clean once a month.

There is also a need for more Readers and Lay Ministers of Communion to assist at Mass, just two or three times every two months on a rota basis. Again, please see Deacon Ken if interested. COME AND SEE

Come and See is a conference to encourage and deepen faith taking place at Christ the King High School, Stamford Road, Southport PR8 4EX on Saturday the 14th of October from 9.00am to 8.30pm and on Sunday the 15th of October from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Keynote speaker will be Father Timothy Radcliffe OP and there will be workshops, opportunities for prayer and music, with Mass on the Sunday celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm. Suggested donation for the weekend is £40.00. For bookings and more details please contact Jenny on 0151 949 1199 or email her at [email protected] or see the website at www.irenaeusproject.co.uk VISIT TO SCHOENSTATT SHRINE AT KEARSLEY

A coach will leave Sacred Heart Church at 11.15am prompt on Sunday the 1st of October to go for a Day with Our Lady at the Schoenstatt Shrine and Pastoral Centre at Kearsley, Bolton to be led by Bishop John Arnold of Salford. The cost is £6 which includes tea, coffee and donation. The day begins at 12 noon and ends at 6.00pm and will include Mass, Procession and Crowning of Our Lady’s image. Please see the poster on the notice board at the back of Sacred Heart Church and put your name on the list if you’d like to go. Last day for reserving a place is next Sunday. DONATIONS FOR PERU

For the past few years, via our contact with them through Colette Burke, we have supported the work of Mother Teresa’s Missionary Brothers of Charity in Lima, Peru, who work with disadvantaged boys and young men. They do not fund-raise but rely solely on donations which are given to them through Divine Providence. Colette is paying a further visit to the Brothers from the 16th of November and would welcome any donations you may feel able to make. These can be given through Colette or paid directly into the Brothers’ bank account. She can be contacted on 07877 114534 or email [email protected]. RESPONDING TO THE CALL: VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP

To support those who may be considering a Vocation to the Priesthood in our Archdiocese, a monthly Day of Recollection takes place on the first Saturday of each month, to help men who feel called to ordained ministry to discover more about diocesan priesthood and meet with others who, like them, may be discerning a call to priesthood. There will be an opportunity to talk with and hear from priests who minister in the diocese, and also a time for prayer and discussion. The next Day of Recollection will take place on Saturday the 7th of October at St. Charles’ Presbytery, 224 Aigburth Road, Liverpool. For further information, please contact Father James Preston, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Liverpool, at [email protected] or telephone 0151 727 2493. Regular updates are posted on the Facebook page: “Archdiocese of Liverpool Vocations”. ROSARY SUNDAY PROCESSION

The Annual Wigan and District CMS Rosary Sunday Procession takes place on Sunday the 1st of October at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield Road, Wigan with the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan. Meet in the church car park at 2.00pm and, after a decade of the Rosary and the singing of Faith of our Fathers and The National Anthem, process into church for Rosary, Sermon and Benediction. Refreshments provided afterwards in the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Fully escorted 5 Night Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland on the 15th of October 2017. Cost is £699.00 per person sharing and includes flight with 15kg checked in bag, all taxes, luxury transfers, 5 nights in newly-refurbished Knock House Hotel with full Irish Breakfast each morning and 4 Course Dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions and guided tours included. Also visits to Ballintubber Abbey, Westport, Foxford Woollen Mills. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms at supplement of £60. Full details on the poster at the back of church. Contact Patricia anytime on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email [email protected].






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Sunday 24th

September


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass For a Family in Mourning Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass John Brown Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Vincent Egan

Mon 25th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Breege Butler 787 Tues 26th 10.00am (HF) Mass Marjorie Turner 789

Wed 27th

St. Vincent de Paul 10.00am (SH) Service of the Word and Communion (No Mass) 791 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 28th 10.00am (HF) Mass Tony Mulholland 793 Fri 29th The Archangels 7.00pm (SH) Mass Marcus Reid 1963 Sat 30th St. Jerome 11.00am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall 797 Sunday

1st October


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Marie Byrne Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Bill Dalton Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Fr. Gerald Hurst


SAINTS OF THE WEEK Wednesday – Saint Vincent de Paul Born in Gascony (France) in 1581, Vincent died in Paris on this day in 1660. A parish priest, he worked for the apostolic renewal of the clergy, founding the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians or Lazarists) for missionary work in rural areas and for the formation of clergy. Committed above all to the oppressed and disadvantaged, he founded the Daughters of Charity with Louise de Marillac to work with the needy. He is remembered especially for his practical concern for the poor and the sick. Friday – Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Devotion to Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael began in the East: In the West, this day first marked the dedication of a fifth century church of Saint Michael in Rome. This festival of Michaelmas came to be very popular and widely celebrated in medieval Europe. Raphael and Gabriel were added to the Roman calendar in the twentieth century, and the three are now celebrated together. In the Scriptures (for example, Revelation 12:7-9, Luke 1:26-38, Tobit 3:16-25), each of the three angels is named as a messenger of God, entrusted with special divine missions on earth. Saturday – Saint Jerome Born about 340 at Strido on the Adriatic coast and died in Bethlehem on this day in 420. Baptised in Rome while studying the classics, he became a hermit in Syria for a time and was ordained a presbyter. Later retained as secretary by Pope Damasus, he began work on a new Latin translation of the Bible, known as The Vulgate. Finally settling in Bethlehem, where he founded monasteries, he devoted himself to studying the Scriptures, writing, and teaching. Often irascible and intolerant, he is however also remembered for his asceticism and scholarship and, above all, for his incomparable service to the Word of God in the scriptures.


THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK

Holy Family Sacred Heart Offertory £393.86 Offertory £558.50 Home Missions £87.11 Home Missions £202.50 FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION

The first meeting of the course for parents and baptised Catholic children in Year Four or above, seeking to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion, takes place this week: Wednesday the 27th of September at 5.45pm in Holy Family Church or Thursday the 28th of September at 6.00pm in Sacred Heart Church. (Please note that this first meeting takes place in the church; the rest of the meetings will take place in the school). To be able to celebrate these sacraments, parents and children are expected attend each of the seven meetings of the course and must be present in church for Mass each weekend. This first meeting has the theme: “Come to the Water – Baptism and Belonging”. MONTHLY SUNDAY ROSARY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

Next Sunday is Rosary Sunday and the Legion of Mary will lead the Praying of the Rosary at 8.30am in Sacred Heart Church, before the celebration of the 9.00am Mass. Everyone is welcome to come along and join them. ROSARY SUNDAY PROCESSION

The Annual Wigan and District CMS Rosary Sunday Procession takes place next Sunday the 1st of October at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield Road, Wigan with the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan. Meet in the church car park at 2.00pm and, after a decade of the Rosary and the singing of Faith of our Fathers and The National Anthem, process into church for Rosary, Sermon and Benediction. Refreshments provided afterwards in the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome. CAFOD SPEAKER NEXT WEEKEND

At each of the Masses next weekend we will be joined by a member of the CAFOD team based in Liverpool who will speak about CAFOD’s latest projects, but most of all express CAFOD’s gratitude for our continuing support of their work. There will be no retiring collection next weekend but CAFOD’s customary Harvest Fast Day Collection will take place the following weekend, the 7th/8th of October. VISIT TO SCHOENSTATT SHRINE AT KEARSLEY

A coach will leave Sacred Heart Church at 11.15am prompt on Sunday the 1st of October to go for a Day with Our Lady at the Schoenstatt Shrine and Pastoral Centre at Kearsley, Bolton to be led by Bishop John Arnold of Salford. The cost is £6 which includes tea, coffee and donation. The day begins at 12 noon and ends at 6.00pm and will include Mass, Procession and Crowning of Our Lady’s image. Please see the poster on the notice board at the back of Sacred Heart Church and put your name on the list if you’d like to go. Today (Sunday) is the last day for reserving a place. OUR LADY OF FATIMA COMES TO LIVERPOOL

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco are travelling around the country, visiting various cathedrals, abbeys and churches during this year of 2017, which is the Centenary Year of the Fatima message given by the Blessed Virgin in 1917. They will be at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool on Friday the 6th of October with their arrival at 2.00pm and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm at 7.00pm. The following day – Saturday the 7th of October – there will be Mass celebrated at 9.00am and also at 12 noon after which there will be a Procession and Departure of the Relics. Everyone welcome. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Fully escorted 5 Night Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland on the 15th of October 2017. Cost is £699.00 per person sharing and includes flight with 15kg checked in bag, all taxes, luxury transfers, 5 nights in newly-refurbished Knock House Hotel with full Irish Breakfast each morning and 4 Course Dinner each evening. All entertainment, excursions and guided tours included. Also visits to Ballintubber Abbey, Westport, Foxford Woollen Mills. Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Limited single rooms at supplement of £60. Full details on the poster at the back of church. Contact Patricia anytime on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email [email protected]. FATHER RON McGIVERN

Please hold in prayer Father Ron McGivern who died last Monday, the 18th of September, after suffering a long illness. He was ordained priest in 1999 at the age of 65 years and was aged 83 when he retired in March this year as Parish Priest of Saint William's, Ince and Saint Patrick's, Wigan. His body will be received into Saint Patrick’s Church, Wigan at 7.30pm next Tuesday with the Funeral Mass being celebrated next Wednesday at 11.00am. May the Lord welcome him home.

Heartfelt thanks for donations to Holy Family Church totalling £549 recently received in memory of the late Father Gerald Hurst from his family and friends.






Missal Page

Sunday 1st

October


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Marie Byrne Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Bill Dalton Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Fr. Gerald Hurst

Mon 2nd Guardian Angels 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Marie Burrows (sick) 1972 Tues 3rd 10.00am (HF) Mass Marion McKelvie 801

Wed 4th

St. Francis of Assisi 10.00am (SH) Mass Intentions of Sister Megan 802 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 5th 10.00am (HF) Mass Ronald Penn 804 Fri 6th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Jean McSheen (sick) 807 Sat 7th OL of the Rosary 11.00am (HF) Mass Cecilia Ani 809

Sunday 8th

October

27th Sunday of

Ordinary Time (Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Tony Sutton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Deirdre Foster Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass John Sweeney Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family Sacred Heart

Offertory £387.16 Offertory £590.50

FEASTS OF THE WEEK Monday – Our Guardian Angels This feast is based on the belief of God’s personal care for each individual. A similar belief in angels is also found in Jewish and other religious thought. The human race is joined with the eternal song of praise in heaven (Matt 18:10). Wednesday – Saint Francis of Assisi Francis was born in Assisi (Italy) in 1181. The carefree son of a wealthy merchant, he gave up his inheritance to embrace utter poverty. Under a simple gospel rule, he and his Friars Minor were authorised to be mendicant preachers. His “Canticle of the Sun” captures his lyrical spirit and sense of oneness with all creation. At the end of his life Francis bore in his flesh the marks of Christ’s suffering. He preached the poor and crucified Christ in both word and action. Saturday – Our Lady of the Rosary Established in 1573 in thanksgiving for a Christian victory over the Ottoman forces at the Battle of Lepanto, this feast is a memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary as honoured in the rosary, a form of prayer combining the salutation of the angel (Luke 1:28) with meditation on the saving mysteries of Christ. Originally the rosary was the laity’s “psalter” or Daily Office, with the praying of the 150 Hail Marys (5 x 10 decades) replacing the recitation of the 150 psalms.

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR CAFOD’S HARVEST FAST DAY

SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2017

MONTHLY ROSARY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

Today is Rosary Sunday and the Legion of Mary will lead the Praying of the Rosary at 8.30am in Sacred Heart Church, before the celebration of the 9.00am Mass. Everyone is welcome to join them. The Rosary will continue to be prayed at 8.30am on the First Sunday of every month. CAFOD SPEAKER THIS WEEKEND

At each of the Masses this weekend are joined by a member of the CAFOD team based in Liverpool who will speak about CAFOD’s latest projects, but most of all express CAFOD’s gratitude for our continuing support of their work. There will be no retiring collection this weekend but CAFOD’s customary Harvest Fast Day Collection will take place next weekend. ROSARY SUNDAY PROCESSION

The Annual Wigan and District CMS Rosary Sunday Procession takes place today, Sunday the 1st of October, at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield Road, Wigan with the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan. Meet in the church car park at 2.00pm and, after a decade of the Rosary and the singing of Faith of our Fathers and The National Anthem, process into church for Rosary, Sermon and Benediction. Refreshments provided afterwards in the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome. FIRST ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH

Our congratulations and best wishes to Joseph Patrick Hunt and James Patrick Hunt, the twin sons of Sean and Kally Hunt from Greenbank, Abram who are celebrating the First Anniversary of their Baptism by Deacon Mike on the 30th of October 2016 at Holy Family Church. OUR LADY OF FATIMA COMES TO LIVERPOOL

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco are travelling around the country, visiting various cathedrals, abbeys and churches during this year of 2017, which is the Centenary Year of the Fatima message given by the Blessed Virgin in 1917. There will be a procession with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima leaving the Convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Seel Street, Liverpool at 1.00pm next Friday the 6th of November (everyone is welcome to walk in the procession) to arrive at the Metropolitan Cathedral for 2.00pm: Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Malcolm later in the day at 7.00pm. The following day – Saturday the 7th of October – there will be Mass celebrated at 9.00am and also Mass at 12 noon after which there will be a Procession and the Departure of the Relics. Everyone welcome. A REQUEST FROM THE LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary at Sacred Heart Church would be grateful to receive any religious books, leaflets or prayer cards to distribute via the “Book Barrows” they hold throughout the year at local supermarkets. Please bring them along to Mass with you and hand them in to the sacristy at Sacred Heart Church. They are also willing to visit any sick, lonely or housebound members of Sacred Heart Parish. If you have a relative, friend or neighbour who would like the support of such a visit, please pass on their name and address to Deacon Ken at Sacred Heart Church. DONATIONS FOR PERU

For the past few years, via our contact with them through Colette Burke, we have supported the work of Mother Teresa’s Missionary Brothers of Charity in Lima, Peru, who work with disadvantaged boys and young men. They do not fund-raise but rely solely on donations which are given to them through Divine Providence. Colette is paying a further visit to the Brothers from the 16th of November and would welcome any donations you may feel able to make. These can be given through Colette or paid directly into the Brothers’ bank account. She can be contacted on 07877 114534 or email [email protected]. ROMERO – A NEW PLAY

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Rise Theatre Company are presenting a new play “Oscar Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador” looking at the life and legacy of the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador who chose to challenge those in power and stand up for social justice. It’s being presented on Tuesday the 10th of October at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm) at Saint Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Mayfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8PR. Tickets are £7.50 (or £5 for Year 11 students and below) available from Animate Youth Ministries on 01744 740460. CHRISTMAS IS COMING …….

Only twelve weeks until Christmas and that time of the year again when tickets go on sale for Holy Family Church Christmas Raffle! They’re available from this weekend at the back of church, through Holy Family Primary School, and from Holy Family Club. Why not take a few books home with you to sell among your relatives and friends? (And there’s still time for any who wish to donate any quality gifts which can be used as prizes in the raffle!)






Collins Weekday

Missal Page

Sunday 8th

October

27th Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Tony Sutton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Deirdre Foster Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass John Sweeney Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 9th

See Below

For The Various Optional Memorials Occurring This Week

7.00pm (SH) Mass Ints of Annie & Tommie Barrett (sick) 811 Tues 10th 10.00am (HF) Mass Madge Clucas 813

Wed 11th 10.00am (SH) Mass Fr. Michael Goslin (anniv) 815 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 12th 10.00am (HF) Mass Jim Smith 817 Fri 13th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Ints. of Mary Vickers 819 Sat 14th 11.00am (HF) Mass Fr. Gerald Hurst 821

Sunday 15th

October


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Alan Liptrot Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Marie Burrows Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Norman Maguire Sun. 1.00pm (SH) Celebration of Baptism



SAINTS OF THE WEEK Although there are no obligatory Memorials or Feasts this week, there is the option of celebrating various individuals, each of whom has greatly influenced the Catholic Church in England. Why not look them up on the internet? On Monday – Blessed John Henry Newman (19th Century English Cardinal and a leading light of the English Church); on Tuesday – Saint Paulinus of York (Archbishop of York in the 7th Century); on Wednesday – Saint John XXIII (The Pope who opened the Second Vatican Council in 1962); on Thursday – Saint Wilfrid (Lived in Northumberland in the 7th Century, especially Lindisfarne, Ripon and York); and on Friday – Saint Edward the Confessor (King of England who founded Westminster Abbey in the 11th Century) WECOME TO THE FAMILY We welcome into the People of God and into our Parish Community: Bradley Lucas Pawlowski, born on the 9th of June 2014, son of Lukasz Pawlowski and Simona Trnkova of Trent Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, who is being baptised at Holy Family Church this weekend by Deacon Mike. FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Our deep sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of John Renshaw from Park Lane, Abram who died on the 25th of September aged 82 years. His funeral rites will be celebrated in the Chapel at Wigan Crematorium next Wednesday at 1.00pm. We have also received news of the recent death of Jean McSheen from Harbern Drive aged 84 years: Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time this newsletter was printed. May the Lord welcome them home.

SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2017

RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR CAFOD’S HARVEST FAST DAY FIRST ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH

Our congratulations and best wishes to Joseph Patrick Hunt and James Patrick Hunt, the twin sons of Sean and Kally Hunt from Greenbank, Abram who are celebrating the First Anniversary of their Baptism by Deacon Mike on the 30th of October 2016 at Holy Family Church. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION COURSE

The second meeting of the Preparation Course for parents and baptised Catholic children in Year Four or above, seeking to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion, takes place this week: Next Wednesday the 11th of October at 5.45pm in Holy Family School or next Thursday the 12th of October at 6.00pm in Sacred Heart School. To be able to celebrate these sacraments, parents and children are expected attend each of the seven meetings of the course and must be present in church for Mass each weekend. This second meeting has as its theme: “Called by Name”. FATIMA D.V.D. PRESENTATION

For any who may have missed it the first time of showing, of any who may wish to watch it again, the Legion of Mary are showing the film “Finding Fatima” in Sacred Heart Club next Saturday the 14th of October from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. There’s no charge and all are welcome – coffee, tea and biscuits will be served. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome and can be brought to church with you and left in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church. SACRED HEART CHURCH CLEANERS

There will be a meeting for all Church Cleaners and any recent volunteers in a week’s time on Monday the 17th of October at 7.30pm in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church. JOB VACANCIES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL

There are job vacancies within the Archdiocese of Liverpool: For a Parish Administrator at Saint Joseph’s, Chorley (15 hours per week at £8.70 per hour) and a Parish Administrator at Our Lady of Lourdes, Southport (20 hours per week at £8.70 per hour). Closing date for both is next Wednesday the 11th of October. For more information, job descriptions and an application form go to www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk and click on “Jobs” CHRISTMAS CARDS ON SALE

A selection of religious Christmas Cards and Calendars and 2018 Catholic Diaries is available for you to peruse and buy at the Piety Shop at the back of each of our churches. Why not have a browse through what’s on offer before you leave church this weekend? RETREAT WEEKEND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

A Retreat Weekend for Young Adults in their 20’s and 30’s is taking place in London over the 20th to 22nd of October, organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There will be input, prayer, reflection and discussion with other young adults. You are welcome to attend for the day or to stay for the weekend. Cost is £35. For more information contact Sr Lynne at [email protected] ROMERO – A NEW PLAY

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Rise Theatre Company are presenting a new play “Oscar Romero – Heartbeat of El Salvador” looking at the life and legacy of the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador who chose to challenge those in power and stand up for social justice. It’s being presented on Tuesday the 10th of October at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm) at Saint Wilfrid’s Parish Centre, Mayfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8PR. Tickets are £7.50 (or £5 for Year 11 students and below) available from Animate Youth Ministries on 01744 740460. CHRISTMAS IN LOURDES

Northern Star Travel are organising “Christmas in Lourdes” by coach, with departure points in Manchester and Liverpool on the 22nd of December 2017. No overnight travel, 4* Hotel Lourdes, cost £390 sharing or £450 in a single room. More details from Northern Star Travel on 0161 773 2115 or see www.northernstartravel.com HOLY FAMILY BONUS BALL September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER No. 46 No. 27 No. 45 No. 40





Day Feast Time and Place Liturgy Mass Intention Collins

Weekday Missal Page

Sunday 15th

October

28th Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Alan Liptrot Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Marie Burrows Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Norman Maguire Sun. 1.00pm (SH) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 16th St. Margaret Mary 7.00pm (SH) Mass Pauline Hill 824

Tues 17th St. Ignatius of Antioch

10.00am (HF) Mass John & Winifred Davies 825 1.30pm (SH) Funeral Mass for Patrick Roche - - -

Wed 18th

Saint Luke 10.15am (SH) Funeral Mass for Jean McSheen - - - 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 19th 10.00am (HF) Mass Fr. Michael Gaine 829 Fri 20th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of Mrs. E. Flynn 831 Sat 21st 11.00am (HF) Mass Intentions of Sean Prescott (sick) 833 Sunday

22nd October


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Mary Rigby Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Maria McCoy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall


Offertory £398.16 Offertory £592.50 Cafod £302.37 Cafod £432.00

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Monday: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Born in Burgundy (France) in 1647. Died in 1690 at Paray-le-Monial. After an unhappy childhood, she entered a Visitation convent, where she experienced several visions of Christ’s love. She patiently bore the rejection and contempt of her superiors and others, and persevered in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Tuesday: Saint Ignatius of Antioch Probably born in Syria, he was Bishop of Antioch and martyred in Rome about 107. He is remembered for seven letters written on his way to execution. They show him to be devoted to Christ and his resurrection; they urge Christians to unity in and through the eucharist and around their local bishop.

Wednesday: Saint Luke By early Christian tradition, Luke is named as author of the Third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Almost certainly a Gentile convert and perhaps a companion of Apostle Paul, he wrote to reassure those who had grown uncertain toward the end of the first century. In his gospel, the compassion of Christ is inclusive of all: Gentile and Jew, the poor and the rich, women and men, the outcast and the privileged.

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE FOREIGN MISSIONS


PLEASE TAKE HOME A HOLY FAMILY MONEY BOX

As a simple fund-raising effort towards the loan repayments for the cost of the work carried out to refurbish Holy Family Church, we would be grateful if each Mass-goer would take home one of the small white money boxes which are available from the back of Holy Family Church this weekend. Between now and the end of the year, use it to collect your loose change, or maybe even for just one coin – the new £1 coins or £2 coins would be marvellous! Then, when it’s full, return the money box to church. Feel free to take an extra money box for a relative or friend too if you wish, just so long as you know they would use it. We’ll let you know the total raised in the New Year.


We welcome into the People of God and into our Parish Community: Freddie Jay Scarborough, born on the 7th of May 2017, the son of Christopher Scarborough and Natalie Williams from Bexhill Drive, Leigh who is being baptised by Deacon Ken at Sacred Heart Church this weekend. FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Our deep sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of:

Marie Burrows from Crossdale Road, Hindley Green who died on the 30th of September aged 64 years. Her funeral rites were celebrated at Sacred Heart Church last Tuesday morning prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium.

Patrick Roche from Pendennis Crescent, Hindley Green who died on the 30th of September aged 74 years. His funeral rites will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church next Tuesday at 1.30pm prior to burial at Hoiwe Bridge Cemetery.

Jean McSheen from Tiverton Avenue, Leigh who died on the 3rd of October aged 85 years. Her funeral rites will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church next Wednesday at 10.15am prior to committal at Howe Bridge Crematorium. NOVEMBER LISTS

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered frequently throughout the month of November for those of your family members and friends whose names are on our November Dead List. Please place your list of November Names into an envelope with your offering, write “November List” on the front, and pop it into the collection plate at Mass before the end of October. If you are a taxpayer using weekly Offertory Envelopes then you can Gift Aid your offering simply by writing your weekly envelope number on the front of the envelope containing your November List. SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

The Pastoral Formation Team of the Archdiocese of Liverpool have produced a small leaflet offering Ten Top Tips for Supporting People with Dementia. Archbishop Malcolm writes: “Dementia has been around for a long time and as a diocese we have only recently become aware of how much we need to do to make people with dementia and their carers feel welcome in our community.” Please do take a copy of the leaflet home with you from church today and be aware of how best we can support those who suffer from dementia so that they feel relaxed and at ease. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome. SACRED HEART CHURCH CLEANERS

There will be a meeting for all Church Cleaners and any recent volunteers on Monday of this week the 17th of October at 7.30pm in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church. CHRISTMAS CARDS ON SALE

A selection of religious Christmas Cards and Calendars and 2018 Catholic Diaries is available for you to peruse and buy at the Piety Shop at the back of each of our churches. Why not have a browse through what’s on offer before you leave church this weekend? SAINT JOHN RIGBY COLLEGE OPEN EVENINGS

Saint John Rigby Catholic Sixth Form College in Orrell are holding Open Evenings for prospective admission to the college in Autumn 2018 next Thursday the 19th of October, on Wednesday the 1st of November and on Tuesday the 14th of November from 5.30pm to 8.00pm on each of those evening. For more information contact the College on 01942 216514 or email enquiries@ sjr.ac.uk or see the website at www.sjr.ac.uk COFFEE MORNING THANKS

Janet Palmer from Sacred Heart Parish wishes to thank all who supported the Coffee Morning that she held at her home recently. A magnificent sum of £515 was raised for MacMillan Nurses.






Missal Page

Sunday 22nd

October


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Mary Rigby Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Maria McCoy Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Bill Mangnall

Mon 23rd 7.00pm (SH) Mass Thomas O’Connell 834 Tues 24th 10.00am (HF) Mass For a Successful Operation (PW) 836

Wed 25th

10.00am (SH) Mass Intentions of Lisa Fisher 838 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 26th 10.00am (HF) Mass Father Tom Kennedy 840 Fri 27th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Annie & Joseph Hesketh 842 Sat 28th Saints Simon & Jude 11.00am (HF) Mass Marjorie & Norman Turner 2020

Sunday 29th

October

30th Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm Mass Joe Atherton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Elizabeth Cooke Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Father Ron McGivern Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue. All welcome. THANK YOU Holy Family Sacred Heart FOR LAST WEEK Offertory £437.66 Offertory £620.00 FATHER TOM KENNEDY

Please hold in prayer Father Tom Kennedy, former Parish Priest of English Martyrs at Haydock, who died on Thursday the 12th of October, aged 101 years. His funeral rites were celebrated last Sunday the 15th of October at St Andrew’s Church in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, where he had moved to live in a nursing home. Father Tom was born on the 2nd of July 1916 and ordained priest in 1943: Seventy four of his one hundred and 0ne years were spent in the service of the Lord in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. It was only earlier this year that he retired as Parish Priest of English Martyrs parish in Haydock.

May the Lord now reward his long and loving service.

RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR THE FOREIGN MISSIONS

In his Message for World Mission Sunday 2017 Pope Francis writes:

“The Church’s mission is not simply to spread a religious ideology, and much less to propose a lofty ethical teaching: Many other movements throughout the world inspire high ideals or ways to live a meaningful life. But through the mission of the Church, Jesus himself continues to evangelise and act. Through the proclamation of the Gospel, the Risen Jesus becomes our contemporary, so that those who welcome him with faith and love can experience now the transforming power of his Spirit, who makes humanity and creation fruitful, even as the rain does with the earth. “His resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated this world. Where all seems to be dead, signs of the resurrection suddenly spring up. It is an irresistible force” (Evangelii Gaudium, 276).”

SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2017

Our thanks for a recent donation of £20 to Holy Family Church in Memory of Mary Appleton from Rebecca and James

HOLY FAMILY MONEY BOX

As a simple fund-raising effort towards the loan repayments for the cost of the work carried out to refurbish Holy Family Church, we would be grateful if each Mass-goer would take home one of the small white money boxes which are available from the back of Holy Family Church this weekend. Between now and the end of the year, use it to collect your loose change, or maybe even for just one coin – the new £1 coins or £2 coins would be marvellous! Then, when it’s full, return the money box to church. Feel free to take an extra money box for a relative or friend too if you wish, just so long as you know they would use it. We’ll let you know the total raised in the New Year. NOVEMBER LISTS

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered frequently throughout the month of November for those of your family members and friends whose names are on our November Dead List. Please place your list of November Names into an envelope with your offering, write “November List” on the front, and pop it into the collection plate at Mass before the end of October. If you are a taxpayer using weekly Offertory Envelopes then you can Gift Aid your offering simply by writing your weekly envelope number on the front of the envelope containing your November List. DONATIONS FOR PERU

For the past few years, via our contact with them through Colette Burke, we have supported the work of Mother Teresa’s Missionary Brothers of Charity in Lima, Peru, who work with disadvantaged boys and young men. They do not fund-raise but rely solely on donations which are given to them through Divine Providence. Colette is paying a further visit to the Brothers from the 16th of November and would welcome any donations you may feel able to make. These can be given through Colette or paid directly into the Brothers’ bank account. She can be contacted on 07877 114534 or email [email protected]. EMBRACE LIVERPOOL 2017 YOUTH CONFERENCE

Embrace Liverpool is a one-day Catholic Youth Conference aimed at young people aged between 14 and 25 (Year 9+) and is a vibrant and exciting day of talks, workshops, praise & worship (this year to be led by CJM Music), times of prayer, Adoration, opportunity for Reconciliation, with the day culminating with the Celebration of Mass with Archbishop Malcolm and other bishops and priests from across the diocese and beyond. A range of communities, charities and religious orders will also be present, showing the true richness and diversity of the Church.

This year, Embrace ’17 is going to take place in the Metropolitan Cathedral at Liverpool on Saturday the 25th of November, to coincide with the Celebration of the Feast of Christ the King and National Youth Sunday. The theme is “Called”. The Conference is free-of-charge and more information, as well as individual and group bookings, are on the website at www.embrace-liverpool.co.uk SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome and can be brought to church with you and left in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church. THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. SACRED HEART PARISH MEETING

There will be an Parish Meeting open to all Sacred Heart Parishioners and any other interested parties, in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church tomorrow (Monday 23rd of October) at 7.30pm to further discuss the Christmas Fayre. OUR FRIENDSHIP CLUBS

Feeling lonely? Maybe having to adapt to doing things differently after the loss of a loved one? Want to find some new friends, maybe to go shopping with or to go with you for a day out? Then why not join one of our Friendship Clubs? They meet each Wednesday at 12.30pm in Holy Family Parish Hall or at 2.00pm in Sacred Heart Club. If you want to know more contact Kath Prior at Holy Family on 01942 861995 or Maureen Dalton at Sacred Heart on 01942 253132. (We also have a Bereavement Support Group which meets on the last Saturday of each month at 12.30pm in Holy Family Parish Hall – Contact Mary Marsh on 01942 701091 for more details).

REMEMBER THAT BRITISH SUMMER TIME ENDS NEXT WEEKEND AT 2.00AM

ON SUNDAY THE 29TH OF OCTOBER AND CLOCKS GO BACK BY ONE HOUR






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Sunday 29th

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30th Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Joe Atherton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Elizabeth Cooke Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Father Ron McGivern Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 30th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Barbara Derbyshire 846 Tues 31st The Solemnity

of All Saints (Holyday of Obligation)

7.00pm (HF) Mass The Turner Family Wednesday

1st Nov. 10.00am (SH) Mass Margaret Cunliffe & Deceased Family 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners

Thurs 2nd The Faithful Departed 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 2027 Fri 3rd St. Martin de Porres 7.00pm (SH) Mass November List Names 853 Sat 4th St. Charles Borromeo 11.00am (HF) Mass Eric Mills 854

Sunday 5th

November

31st Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm Mass Marie Burrows Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Geraldine & Joseph Clarkson Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass In Thanksgiving (PW) Sun. 1.00pm (SH) Celebration of Baptism

THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS (HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION) AND

THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS)

On Wednesday of this week we keep the Solemnity of All the Saints which is a Holyday of Obligations, celebrated by Catholics as we do each Sunday, by joining together for Mass. The Masses celebrated for this Holyday in our two churches will be a Vigil Mass at 7.00pm on Tuesday evening in Holy Family Church (no morning Mass at Holy Family on that day) and Mass on the Wednesday itself at 10.00am in Sacred Heart Church.

On Thursday we keep the Commemoration of The Faithful Departed (All Souls) with Mass celebrated at Holy Family Church at 10.00am. Previously, we have celebrated an Evening Mass on this day when those who have died during the past year have been prayed for by name; but, sadly, the number of family members and parishioners coming along to this Mass, has fallen dramatically in recent years. So our deceased parishioners of the past year will be included in our Remembrance Day commemoration during the Masses celebrated on the 11th/12th of November.

PRAY THE ROSARY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY

Since next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month, the Legion of Mary will lead the Praying of the Rosary at 8.30am in Sacred Heart Church, before the celebration of the 9.00am Mass. Everyone welcome to come along and join them.


Offertory £375.17 Offertory £525.50 Missions £99.61 Missions £237.50


FEASTS OF THE WEEK Wednesday: Solemnity of All Saints

Originally begun to commemorate all martyrs, this feast honours all in glory with Christ, known or unknown, mighty or lowly, all whose lives were modelled on the Beatitudes and on the great commandment of love.

Thursday: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Commonly known as All Souls, this commemoration expresses Christian faith in the communion of saints and our need to pray for one another, especially those who have gone before us in their “human imperfection.”

Friday: Saint Martin de Porres

Martin was born in Lima (Peru) in 1579, an illegitimate child of mixed race. He died there on this day in 1639. Trained as a barber and infirmarian, he was accepted as a Dominican brother. He is remembered for his humility and holiness, his ministry to African slaves, and his dedicated service of the poor and the sick of all races.

Saturday: Saint Charles Borromeo

Born in Arona (Italy) in 1538, Charles died on this day in 1584 in Milan. He was prominent in the final sessions of the Council of Trent during 1562 and 1563 and, at its end, was ordained priest and shortly after bishop. As Archbishop of Milan, Charles became known for implementing the Council’s reforms in liturgy, education, priestly formation, and diocesan organisation. He is remembered as a true pastor and an ardent proponent of reform and renewal.


We welcome into the People of God and our Parish Community: Ella Rose Taylor, born on the 27th of March 2017, daughter of Adam and Kerry Taylor of Malvern Crescent, Spring View; and Jacob Owen Hudson, born on the 24th of February 2017, son of Lewis Hudson and Chloe Glynn of Winstanley Road, Bamfurlong, both of whom are being baptised by Deacon Mike at Holy Family Church this weekend. FIRST ANNIVERSARIES IN NOVEMBER

Our congratulations and best wishes to those who will be celebrating First Anniversaries during the coming month:

Alisse Lorenne Blackburn, daughter of Mark Blackburn and Monique Henry of Greenbank, Abram, and Freddie Stuart Cardwell, son of Stuart Cardwell and Rachel Abbott of Beech Grove, Abram, both of whom were baptised at Holy Family Church by Father Tony on the 13th of November 2016.

And we continue to hold in prayer before the Lord those whose First Anniversaries of Death will occur:

Irene Kennedy of Edinburgh Drive, Hindley Green who died on the 1st of November 2016 aged 83 years; Edna Hurst of Belong Village, Platt Bridge who died on the 6th of November 2016 aged 88 years; Pauline Sparkes of Neville Street, Platt Bridge who died on the 12th of November 2016 aged 54 years; and Thomas Cuniffe of Basswood Green, Hindley Green who died on the 29th of November 2016 aged 89 years. HOLY FAMILY COLLECTING TINS

Please take a loose-change collecting tin, if you haven’t already done so and, when it’s full, bring it to church and take another one! We’ll keep this fund-raising initiative going until the end of the year - £33 has already been collected. FATHER TOM KENNEDY MEMORIAL MASS

Father Tom died in Ireland on the 12th of October and was buried there. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul next Friday the 3rd of November at 11.30am in English Martyrs Church, Haydock. Archbishop Malcolm will be the principal celebrant and light refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome. CHRISTMAS CARDS ON SALE

A selection of religious Christmas Cards and Calendars and 2018 Catholic Diaries is on sale at the Piety Shop at the back of each of our churches. Why not have a browse through what’s on offer before you leave church this weekend? SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome and can be brought to church with you and left in the Gordon Room at Sacred Heart Church.

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR L.A.M.P. (The Liverpool Archdiocese Missionary Project in South America)






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Sunday 5th

November

31st Sunday of


Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Marie Burrows Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Geraldine & Joseph Clarkson Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass In Thanksgiving (PW) Sun. 1.00pm (SH) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 6th 7.00pm (SH) Mass November List Names 856 Tues 7th 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 858

Wed 8th

10.00am (SH) Mass November List Names 860 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 9th Lateran Dedication 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 2048 Fri 10th St. Leo the Great 7.00pm (SH) Mass Father Thomas Delaney 863 Sat 11th St. Martin of Tours 11.00am (HF) Mass Kath Sweeney 865

Sunday 12th

November


(Year A) Remembrance Sunday

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Roy Crompton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass November List Names Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass November List Names Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism



Sincere thanks to the Monday Trammers Line Dancers for a further donation of £500, and to the members of the Wednesday Friendship Group for a further donation from them of £150, both to Holy Family Church. And may God reward the generosity of the late Marjorie Turner for a bequest donation in her Will of £1,500 to Holy Family Church.

PRAYING THE ROSARY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH TODAY

The Legion of Mary will lead the praying of the Rosary at 8.30am in Sacred Heart Church on the first Sunday of each month (which is today) immediately before the celebration of the 9.00am Mass.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED BROTHERS AND SISTERS NEXT WEEKEND

Next weekend, as part of our Remembrance Sunday commemoration, we will include the remembrance of our deceased parishioners who have died during the past twelve months. As part of each of the Masses next weekend, after the Homily, we will remember them by name and pray together a Litany for the Dead.

RETIRING COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR L.A.M.P. (The Liverpool Archdiocese Missionary Project in South America)

SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2017

FEASTS OF THE WEEK Thursday – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

The Lateran Basilica (so called because it is situated in the Lateran District of Rome) is the Pope’s Cathedral as Bishop of Rome, and was dedicated to Christ the Saviour in the fourth century. The anniversary of its dedication has been kept as a feast of the whole Church on this date since the twelfth century, celebrating the communion that all local churches throughout the world (dioceses and parishes) enjoy with the Successor of Peter.

Friday – Memorial of Saint Leo the Great

Elected pope in 440, Leo died in Rome on this day in 461. He tried to protect the city from the devastation of barbarian invasion. His surviving letters illustrate the leadership and guidance he exercised as Bishop of Rome toward other Churches in the West. He is remembered for the clarity of his thought on the two natures of Christ, affirmed at the Council of Chalcedon, for his eloquent sermons, and for the prayers he composed for the Roman liturgy.

Saturday – Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours

Born in Pannonia (Hungary) about 316, died in 397, and buried on this day in Tours (France). As a catechumen, he was in conscience unable to continue with military service. Martin was baptised at the age of eighteen, became a hermit for a time, and then worked to establish monasticism in the West. He was Bishop of Tours for twenty-five years. One of the first non-martyrs to be venerated as a saint, he is widely remembered for his legendary generosity to the poor, for arguing against the persecution of heretics, and especially for his active evangelisation and pastoral care of rural areas. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

We welcome into the People of God and our Parish Community: Austin Robert Kelly, born on the 29th of June 2017, son of Mark and Emma Kelly from Sandringham Road, Hindley, who is being baptised by Deacon Ken at Sacred Heart Church this weekend. DONATIONS FOR PERU

For the past few years, via our contact with them through Colette Burke, we have supported the work of Mother Teresa’s Missionary Brothers of Charity in Lima, Peru, who work with disadvantaged boys and young men. They do not fund-raise but rely solely on donations which are given to them through Divine Providence. Colette is paying a further visit to the Brothers from the 16th of November and would welcome any donations you may feel able to make. These can be given through Colette or paid directly into the Brothers’ bank account. She can be contacted on 07877 114534 or email [email protected]. LOURDES YOUTH PILGRIMAGE 2018

Registrations are invited from young people (ages 15 to 21 years) who wish to be part of the Archdiocese of Liverpool Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 19th to the 28th of July 2018. The cost is £525. Application Forms will be available for download from www.animateyouth.org from next Tuesday the 7th of November. HOLY FAMILY COLLECTING TINS

Please take a loose-change collecting tin, if you haven’t already done so – and then, when it’s full, bring it to church and take another one to fill! We’ll keep this fund-raising initiative going until the end of the year. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome and can be brought to church with you. THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries. FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

Each of our parishes has a licensed function room available for hire. Contact our Parish Club managers any evening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on 01942 866167 or Terry at Sacred Heart Club on 01942 255192. Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an ideal venue for regular or occasional group activities or meetings or children’s parties or other social events. Contact Geoff or Cecilia on 861084.

HOLY FAMILY BONUS BALL October 5th October 11th October 18th October 25th WINNERS FOR OCTOBER No. 05 No. 13 No. 07 No. 21






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(Year A)

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Roy Crompton Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass November List Names Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass November List Names Sun. 11.45am (HF) Celebration of Baptism

Mon 13th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Geoffrey Mills 867 Tues 14th 10.00am (HF) Mass Monica McKevitt 869

Wed 15th

10.00am (SH) Mass November List Names 871 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 16th 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 873 Fri 17th

St. Elizabeth of Hungary 7.00pm (SH) Mass November List Names 875 Sat 18th 11.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 877 Sunday

19th November


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Catherine Harrison Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Pauline Hull Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Trevor John Cording

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Friday at 7.30pm (SH) and Saturday at 11.30am (HF) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturday from 11.30am to 12 noon (HF) MASS IN BELONG RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE Wednesday at 3.00pm in The Venue at Belong

Everyone welcome to come along. THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK Holy Family Sacred Heart

Offertory £409.58 Offertory £612.50 LAMP £140.25 LAMP £256.00

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED BROTHERS AND SISTERS THIS WEEKEND

This weekend, as part of our Remembrance Sunday commemoration, we will include the remembrance of our deceased parishioners who have died during the past twelve months. After the Homily, we will remember each of them by name and pray together the Litany for the Dead.

PREPARING FOR FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

The third meeting of the Preparation Course for parents and baptised Catholic children in Year Four or above, seeking to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion, has as its theme: “Come Back To Me – Making Choices” and will look specifically at celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which the children will begin to do when they make their First Confession during the forthcoming Season of Advent. The meeting for Sacred Heart ONLY will take place during this week, on Thursday the 16th of November in Sacred Heart School at 6.00pm: Due to a Parents’ Meeting taking place in the school, the meeting for Holy Family will take place during the following week on Wednesday the 22nd of November in Holy Family School Hall at 5.45pm.


SAINT OF THE WEEK Friday – Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Born in Bratislava (Slovakia) in 1207, Elizabeth was married at the age of fourteen to a young man she deeply loved, but was widowed at twenty, and herself died at twenty-four in Marburg (Germany) on this day in 1231. Mother of three children, she was happily married to Ludwig of Thuringia. Throughout her short life, she was inspired by the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, a contemporary of hers, and when Ludwig died of the plague, she continued to protect the poor and to found -orphanages and hospitals, living this life of service despite the hostility of her in-laws. She is remembered for her good-humoured resilience in adversity and for her humility in menial service of the needy. PARISH RE-ORGANISATION IN THE WIGAN DEANERY

The following information was circulated within the Catholic parishes of the Wigan Deanery last weekend:

“From the First Sunday of Advent 2017 (3rd December) three new parishes will be created in Wigan and one parish will remain. The present geographical parishes of Saint John, Saint Patrick and Saint William will be formed into one new parish called Saint William’s: The parish will use the churches of Saint John and Saint Patrick and Father Ian O’Shea will be the Parish Priest. The present geographical parishes of Saint Cuthbert, Saint Edward and Sacred Heart will be formed into one new parish called Saint Edward’s: The parish will use the churches of Sacred Heart and Saint Cuthbert and Father Aidan Kelly will be the Parish Priest and Dean. The present geographical parishes of Saint Jude and Saint Aidan will be formed into one new parish called Saint Jude and Saint Aidan’s: The parish will use the churches of Saint Aidan and Saint Jude and Father John Causey will be the Parish Priest. The present geographical parish of Saint Mary will remain as a parish for the time being and Father John Johnson will remain as Parish Priest.”


We welcome into the People of God and our Parish Community: Scarlett Austin, born on the 10th of June 2017, daughter of James Austin and Stephanie Tudor of Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, who is being baptised by Deacon Mike at Holy Family Church this weekend. IS THE LORD CALLING YOU TO BE A DEACON?

Archbishop Malcolm is hosting an Information Evening for any men who may be considering a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. It’s taking place at Saint John’s Church, Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool L4 1QL on Friday the 24th of November beginning with refreshments at 7.00pm and ending by 9.00pm. The Archbishop will speak about ordained ministry and there will be an explanation about the process of formation and discernment, with input from serving deacons and the opportunity for questions. More details from Father Chris Fallon the Diaconate Director by email at [email protected] or phone him on 07932 648221 or have a no-obligation chat with one of our own two deacons Ken and Mike. DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY SING-A-LONG

Are you living with dementia or caring for someone who is? Do you like singing? Would you like to meet new friends? Then why not pop along and join the “Songs We Remember” Sing-a-longs taking place at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Parish Hall, Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RD on Wednesdays the 15th and 29th of November and 13th of December from 2.00pm to 3.30pm followed by afternoon tea and biscuits. More information from Jenny at The Irenaeus Project on [email protected] or telephone 0151 949 11 HOLY FAMILY COLLECTING TINS

Please take a loose-change collecting tin, if you haven’t already done so – and when it’s full, bring it to church and take another one! We’ll keep this fund-raising initiative going until the end of the year - £53 has been donated so far. CHRISTMAS CARDS ON SALE

A selection of religious Christmas Cards and Calendars and 2018 Catholic Diaries is on sale at the Piety Shop at the back of each of our churches. Have a browse through what’s on offer before you leave church this weekend. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre this year will take place on Sunday the 26th of November. Any donations of raffle or tombola prizes or bottles for the bottle tombola will be very welcome and can be brought to church with you. THE BRICK BOX

The box in the piety shop at the back of each church is there to receive any contributions you may wish to make towards the food bank which is run by The Brick to support those who are homeless or down on their luck in the Wigan area. Donations are welcome of any non-perishable food items - tins, packet food and dried goods such as rice and pasta, as well as baby food and nappies and basic toiletries.






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Sunday 19th

November


(Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Catherine Harrison Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass Pauline Hull Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Trevor John Cording

Mon 20th 7.00pm (SH) Mass Intentions of M. Dean (sick) 879 Tues 21st Presentation of Mary 10.00am (HF) Mass Cecil O’Reilly 2075

Wed 22nd

Saint Cecilia 10.00am (SH) Mass November List Names 884 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 23rd 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 886 Fri 24th

Martyrs of Vietnam 7.00pm (SH) Mass November List Names 888 Sat 25th 11.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 890 Sunday

26th November

Christ the King (Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass Lilian & Derek Docherty Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass November List Names Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Wilfred Pugh



FEASTS OF THE WEEK Tuesday – The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Originally the dedication of a sixth century church of the Virgin Mary near the Temple of Jerusalem, the feast became a celebration of Mary’s presentation to God in the Temple at the age of three, a non-biblical story from the apocryphal gospel of James. Universally observed by the sixteenth century, it celebrates Mary’s grace-filled life, wholly given over to the Holy Spirit from the time of her conception.

Wednesday – Saint Cecilia

Nothing is known of Cecilia’s life or death. Popular legends were written about her in the late fifth century, and in the sixteenth century she was named the patron of music. Tradition remembers Cecilia as a virgin, martyred for the faith.

Friday – Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and his Companions, Martyrs of Vietnam

Andrew, baptised at the age of fifteen, worked first as a lay missionary and then as a priest before being beheaded at Hanoi (Vietnam). He is listed among 117 canonised martyrs who died in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. The group comprises ninety-six Vietnamese, eleven Spanish Dominicans, and ten French priests. They represent the thousands of Christians tortured and martyred in Vietnam between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries: bishops, presbyters, religious, and lay people, both children and adults.

RETIRING COLLECTION NEXT WEEK FOR ANIMATE YOUTH MINISTRY


HOLY FAMILY FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING

Taking place a week later than planned, the meeting for Holy Family parents and children will take place this coming Wednesday the 22nd of November in Holy Family School Hall at 5.45pm. (The meeting for Sacred Heart Parish took place last Thursday). This third meeting has as its theme: “Come Back To Me – Making Choices” and will look specifically at celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which the children will begin to do when they make their First Confession during the forthcoming Season of Advent. HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

The draw will take place after the 10.30am Mass in two weeks’ time on Sunday the 3rd of December. Please return all counterfoils, money and any unsold tickets to church next weekend. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Sacred Heart Christmas Fayre takes place next Sunday the 26th of November at 1.30pm on the school complex. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS BINGO

This year’s Christmas Bingo sessions will take place over three Wednesdays – the 29th of November and the 6th and 13th of December – in Sacred Heart Club starting at 8.30pm promptly each evening. Prizes include turkeys, chickens, wines, spirits and monies. Make a note of it in your diary! HOLY FAMILY CHOCOLATE TOMBOLA

This year’s Christmas Chocolate Tombola will take place after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday the 10th of December. Gifts of chocolate goodies for use as prizes would be very welcome – please bring them to church with you. WANT TO BE A CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER?

Wigan Catholic Primary Schools Direct (WCPSD) are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with younger children and have the potential to be outstanding teachers. They’re holding Open Days for anyone interested at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3RZ on Tuesday the 5th of December and Tuesday the 23rd of January and Tuesday the 27th of February from 4.00pm to 6.00pm each day. For those who then wish to go on to take the next step, study days at Liverpool University will lead to a PGCE and QTS in primary teaching. For more information and updates visit www.wcpsd.org.uk ADVENT EXTRA MAGAZINE

The Season of Advent begins in a fortnight and to help celebrate it we have Redemptorist Publications’ “Advent Extra” magazine available to buy. Following the theme of “Joy to the World” there’s a pull-out children’s Advent Calendar and activity pages, daily prayerful reflections and lots more. On sale from the back of each church at just £1.95 a copy. EMBRACE LIVERPOOL 2017 YOUTH CONFERENCE

Embrace Liverpool is a one-day Catholic Youth Conference aimed at young people aged between 14 and 25 (Year 9+) and is a vibrant and exciting day of talks, workshops, praise & worship (this year to be led by CJM Music), times of prayer, Adoration, opportunity for Reconciliation, with the day culminating with the Celebration of Mass with Archbishop Malcolm and other bishops and priests from across the diocese and beyond. A range of communities, charities and religious orders will also be present, showing the true richness and diversity of the Church.

Embrace ’17 takes place in the Metropolitan Cathedral at Liverpool next Saturday the 25th of November, to coincide with the Celebration of the Feast of Christ the King and National Youth Sunday. The theme is “Called”. For more information visit the website at www.embrace-liverpool.co.uk THE BRICK BOX


Each of our parishes has a licensed function room available for hire. Contact our Parish Club managers any evening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on 01942 866167 or Terry at Sacred Heart Club on 01942 255192. Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an ideal venue for regular or occasional group activities or meetings, or children’s parties or other social events. Contact Geoff or Cecilia on 861084.






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Sunday 26th

November

Christ the King (Year A)

Sat. 5.30pm (SH) Mass Lilian & Derek Docherty Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass November List Names Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Wilfred Pugh

Mon 27th 7.00pm (SH) Mass November List Names 893 Tues 28th 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 895

Wed 29th

10.00am (SH) Mass Intentions of LISCF 897 3.00pm (Belong) Mass Parishioners - - -

Thurs 30th Saint Andrew 10.00am (HF) Mass November List Names 2086 Fri 1st 7.00pm (SH) Mass Thomas & Margaret Delaney & Winnie Foster 902 Sat 2nd 11.00am (HF) Mass Norman Maguire 904 Sunday

3rd December

First Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Sat. 5.30pm Mass The Kenny Family Sun. 9.00am (SH) Mass William & Elizabeth Gaskell Sun. 10.30am (HF) Mass Teresa Woods



SAINT OF THE WEEK – THURSDAY: SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE

Born at Bethsaida in Galilee, Andrew was a fisherman and perhaps a disciple of John the Baptist. He introduced his brother, Simon Peter, to Jesus and became one of the first to follow Christ. He is mentioned a number of times in the gospels, for example, in introducing some Gentiles to Jesus (John 12:20ff.). Widely venerated since ancient times, he is remembered as one of the twelve who bore witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Fishermen and of Scotland as well as of Greece and of Russia.


SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS FAYRE TODAY SUNDAY 26TH OF NOVEMBER

IN THE SCHOOL FROM 1.30PM

RETIRING COLLECTION TODAY FOR ANIMATE YOUTH MINISTRY

(The Archdiocese of Liverpool Youth Service)

FAREWELL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of Stan King from Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw who died on the 13th of November aged 87 years. His funeral rites will be celebrated at Holy Family Church in the near future although actual funeral arrangements have still not yet been made

May the Lord welcome him home

ADVENT EXTRA MAGAZINE

The Season of Advent begins next weekend and to help celebrate it we have Redemptorist Publications’ “Advent Extra” magazine available to buy. Following the theme of “Joy to the World” there’s a pull-out children’s Advent Calendar and activity pages, daily prayerful reflections and lots more. On sale from the back of each church at just £1.95 a copy. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Holy Family Catholic Primary School are holding a Christmas Extravaganza this coming Thursday the 30th of November at the school from 6.00pm until 8.00pm with donkey rides, artisan gift stalls, balloon alley, games, lucky dip, face painting, tombola, raffle and much more. Entry is free and everyone is welcome to come along. ROSARY NEXT SUNDAY AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

Next Sunday the Legion of Mary will lead the Praying of the Rosary at 8.30am in Sacred Heart Church, before the celebration of the 9.00am Mass. Everyone is welcome to come along and join them in this prayer. HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Please return ticket counterfoils, money and any unsold tickets to Holy Family Church today. The draw will take place after the 10.30am Mass at Holy Family next Sunday the 3rd of December. SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS BINGO

This year’s Christmas Bingo sessions take place over the next three Wednesdays – the 29th of November and the 6th and 13th of December – in Sacred Heart Club starting at 8.30pm promptly each evening. Prizes include turkeys, chickens, wines, spirits and monies. Everybody welcome! HOLY FAMILY CHOCOLATE TOMBOLA

This year’s Christmas Chocolate Tombola will take place after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday the 10th of December. Gifts of chocolate goodies for use as prizes would be very welcome – bring them to church with you. PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM

The next Preparation Course for Catholic parents seeking Baptism for their children begins next Sunday with attendance at the 10.30am Mass at Holy Family Church followed by a meeting with the catechists in Holy Family Parish Hall. Dates for the actual celebration of Baptism will be booked as part of the course meetings. DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY SING-A-LONG

Are you living with dementia or caring for someone who is? Do you like singing? Would you like to meet new friends? Then why not pop along and join the “Songs We Remember” Sing-a-longs taking place at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Parish Hall, Great Georges Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RD on Wednesdays the 29th of November and 13th of December from 2.00pm to 3.30pm followed by afternoon tea and biscuits. More information from Jenny at The Irenaeus Project on [email protected] or telephone 0151 949 11 THE BRICK BOX


Each of our parishes has a licensed function room available for hire. Contact our Parish Club managers any evening after 8.00pm: Gillian at Holy Family Club on 01942 866167 or Terry at Sacred Heart Club on 01942 255192. Holy Family Parish Hall is not licensed but is an ideal venue for regular or occasional group activities or meetings, or children’s parties or other social events. Contact Geoff or Cecilia on 861084. CELEBRATING FIRST RECONCILIATION

Throughout The Season of Advent, as part of their preparation to receive First Holy Communion next year, our Year Four children will make their First Confession and thus begin to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please hold them in prayer during these weeks.

MASSINTENTIONSFORTHECOMINGWEEK

SUNDAY3RDDECEMBER2017–FIRSTSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TheKennyFamily Missal

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Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass William&ElizabethGaskellSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass TeresaWoodsMONDAY4THDECEMBER2017►1.45pm◄ HolyFamily FuneralMassforJosephStanleyKing 7.00pm SacredHeart Mass MarieBurrows 3TUESDAY5THDECEMBER201710.00am HolyFamily Mass BillRoberts 7WEDNESDAY6THDECEMBER201710.00am SacredHeart Mass DeceasedofOwensFamily 103.00pm Belong Mass Parishioners THURSDAY7THDECEMBER2017–COMMEMORATIONOFSAINTAMBROSE10.00am HolyFamily Mass NormanRadcliffe 13►7.00pm◄ SacredHeart RecitationoftheRosary ►7.20pm◄ SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(VA) 2100FRIDAY8THDECEMBER2017–SOLEMNITYOFMARY’SIMMACULATECONCEPTION7.00pm SacredHeart Mass InThanksgivingtoSaintJude 2100SATURDAY9THDECEMBER201711.00am HolyFamily Mass IntentionsofSisterMegan 18SUNDAY10THDECEMBER2017–SECONDSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JohnShaw Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass EricGaskellSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass TheTurnerFamily

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HolyFamilyChurchLilyLane,PlattBridge

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SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2017

ACTIONINSUPPORTOFCATHOLICEDUCATION

DoyousupportCatholicSchoolsandtherightofCatholicparentstosendtheirchildrentothem?ThentheBishopsofEnglandandWalesaskthatyoumakeyourvoiceheard!

TheGovernmentismakingacriticaldecisiononwhethertooverturntheadmissionscapwhichpreventsnewCatholicSchools fromallowingallCatholicpupils toattend.ThePrimeMinisterhasacknowledgedthatthispolicydiscriminatesagainstCatholicsandhadpreviouslypromisedtoabandonit.ButnowtheGovernmentmaydecidetokeepthisdiscriminatorypolicyinplaceafterall,insteadofremovingit.

TheBishopsneedyoutotelltheGovernmenttostopdiscriminatingagainstCatholicsbythispolicyandtoremovetheadmissionsgaponnewfaith-basedschools.Youcando this by visiting http://catholicnews.org.uk/education-cap or search for “CatholicEducation”inyoursearchenginetowritetotheGovernmentandurgethemtodroptheirpolicywhichbansnewCatholicSchools.

FAREWELLUNTILWEMEETAGAIN

TheFuneralRitesofStanKingfromBickershawLane,Bickershaw,whodiedonthe13thofNovember aged87 years,will be celebratedonMondayof thisweek the 4thofDecemberat1.45pminHolyFamilyChurchpriortoburialatWestwoodCemetery.MaytheLordwelcomehimhome.

SacramentofReconciliation(Confessions)Fridayat7.30pmatSacredHeartSaturdayat11.30amatHolyFamily

ExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentSaturdayfrom11.30amto12noonatHolyFamily

MassinBelongResidentialVillageWednesdayat3.00pminTheVenue.Everyonewelcometocomealong.

MISSALSFORWEEKDAYMASS

Weekday Missals are providedat the back of each church forthe use of those who assist atdaily Mass. Page numbers areprintedon thenewsletter eachweekandon theposteronthenoticeboardateachchurch.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamily

SundayOffertory £390.78AnimateYouth £81.55

SacredHeart

SundayOffertory £643.50AnimateYouth £205.00Ourheartfeltthankstoeveryonewho organised and worked for,andtoallwhosupportedSacredHeart Christmas Fayre whichtookplacelastSundayafternoonandwhichraisedatotalamountof £1,710 to be divided equallybetween Sacred Heart ChurchandSacredHeartSchool.


This year’s Christmas ChocolateTombolaatHolyFamilywilltakeplaceafterMassnextSundaythe10thofDecember.

SACREDHEARTCHRISTMASBINGO

Christmas Bingo sessions aretaking place over the next twoWednesdays,the6thand13thofDecember, inSacredHeartClubstartingat8.30pmeachevening.Prizes includeturkeys,chickens,wines, spirits and cash prizes.Everybodywelcome!

MARRIAGEPREPARATIONFACILITATORSNEEDED

TheMarriagePreparationteamin the Archdiocesan PastoralFormation Department arelooking to recruit some newfacilitatorswhowouldhelpleadand deliver their marriagepreparation courses. If youwould like to become afacilitator please contact Frankfor more information and todiscuss the [email protected]

FEASTSOFTHEWEEK

Thursday–SaintAmbrose

Born inTrier(Germany)about340,Ambrosewasordainedbishoponthisday in374anddiedatMilan(Italy)onHolySaturday397.Alawyer,hebecamegovernorinMilanandwasstillacatechumenwhenelectedbishopbypopularacclaim.HeupheldorthodoxyagainsttheAriansandwonmanyChristianconverts.AmbroseisrememberedasanoutstandingpastorthroughhiswritingsonthesacramentsandChristianethicsandthroughhishomilies,instructions,andhymns.Friday–TheImmaculateConceptionoftheBlessedVirginMary

Thisfeasthaditsorigin intheEastasthe“ConceptionofMarybySaintAnne.”ItspreadduringtheMiddleAgesasthe“ImmaculateConception”andwasextendedto the entire Church in the eighteenth century. The feast celebrates Mary,preservedfromsinfromthemomentofconception:She is thefirst-fruitsofherSon’sredemptionandapropheticmodelofwhattheChurchiscalledtobe.

FIRSTANNIVERSARIESDURINGDECEMBER

Our congratulations andbestwishes to thosewho celebrate First Anniversariesduringthismonth:

EnzoRoberts-Adriano,sonofAgostinoAdrianoandDanielleRobertsofCambourneDrive,HindleyGreen,andEdenRainDevers,sonofJohnandElsaDevers,whowerebothbaptisedatSacredHeart ChurchbyDeaconKenon the28thofDecember2016.

AndwecontinuetoholdinprayerbeforetheLordthosewhoseFirstAnniversariesofDeathoccurduringthismonth:

EileenSharplesofLeeLane,Abramwhodiedonthe7thofDecember2016aged89years;VickyBridgesof RuabonCrescent,HindleyGreenwhodiedon the8thofDecember2016aged69years;KathleenHunterofMahoganyHouseNursingHomewhodiedonthe14thofDecember2016aged74years;AnnBrownofCarringtonCourtNursingHomewhodiedonthe14thofDecember2016aged96years;MarieTaylorofBarleyBrookNursingHomewhodiedonthe16thofDecember2016aged85years;TonySuttonofWestleighLane,Leighwhodiedonthe24thofDecember2016aged76years;andKeithTaylorofNewStreet,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe31stofDecember2016aged80years.

LEGIONOFMARYROSARYANDMASS

TocelebratetheVigiloftheFeastofOurLady’sImmaculateConceptiontheLegionofMarywillleadtheprayingoftheRosaryinSacredHeartChurchnextThursdaythe7thofDecemberat7.00pmfollowedbytheCelebrationofMass.RefreshmentswillbeservedaftertheMassinSacredHeartClub.Everyoneiswelcometocomealong,especiallyifyouareacurrentorformermemberoftheLegionofMary.ADVENTEXTRAMAGAZINE

To help celebrate the Season of Advent we have Redemptorist Publications’“Advent Extra” magazine available to buy. Following the theme of “Joy to theWorld” there’s a pull-out children’s Advent Calendar and activity pages, dailyprayerfulreflectionsandlotsmore.Onsalefromthebackofeachchurchat£1.95.

HOLYFAMILYLOOSECHANGECOLLECTION

Pleasetakealoose-changecollectingtin,ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso–andwhenit’sfull,bringittochurchandtakeanotherone!£70hasbeendonatedsofar.

CHRISTMASCARDSONSALE

AselectionofreligiousChristmasCardsand2018CalendarsandCatholicDiariesisavailableforyoutobuyatthePietyShopatthebackofeachofourchurches.

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SUNDAY10THDECEMBER2017–SECONDSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass JohnShaw Missal

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Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass EricGaskellSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass TheTurnerFamilyMONDAY11THDECEMBER20177.00pm SacredHeart Mass HarryTaylor 21Tuesday12thDecember201710.00am HolyFamily Mass CynthiaTobin 25►6.30pm◄ HolyFamily LocalSchools’JointCarolService WEDNESDAY13THDECEMBER2017–COMMEMORATIONOFSAINTLUCY10.00am SacredHeart Mass InThanksgiving(TG) 283.00pm Belong Mass Parishioners THURSDAY14THDECEMBER2017–COMMEMORATIONOFST.JOHNOFTHECROSS10.00am HolyFamily Mass IntentionsofLISCF 30FRIDAY15THDECEMBER20177.00pm SacredHeart Mass Fr.RonMcGivern 34Saturday16thDecember201711.00am HolyFamily Mass BillMangnall 36SUNDAY17THDECEMBER2017–THIRDSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Dominic&RachelKane Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MarjorieMeakinSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass GerardO’HareSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptism






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LOCALSCHOOLS’JOINTCAROLSERVICE

NextTuesday,the12thofDecember,thechildrenfromlocalPrimarySchoolswilljoin together at 6.30pm in Holy Family Church to celebrate theirAnnual CarolService. Schools taking part are Holy Family Catholic Primary, Platt BridgeCommunity,andAbramBrynGates.Everyonewelcometocomealong.


TheChristmasChocolateTombolatakesplaceafterthe10.30amMasstoday.

HOLYFAMILYNATIVITYPLAY

The children of Holy Family Little Church will present their Nativity Play nextSundayinchurchafterthe10.30amMass.

SACREDHEARTCHRISTMASBINGO

SacredHeart’sfinalChristmasBingoforthisyearwilltakeplacethisWednesdaythe 13thofDecember in Sacred Heart Club at 8.30pm. Prizes include turkeys,chickens,wines,spiritsandmonies.Allwelcome.

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WeekdayMissalsareprovidedat thebackofeachchurchfortheuseof thosewhoassistatdailyMass. Pagenumbers areprintedonthenewslettereachweekandontheposteronthenoticeboardateachchurch.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySundayOffertory £416.51

SacredHeartSundayOffertory £664.00

Heartfelt thanks to those whoorganisedandallwhosupportedHoly Family Christmas DrawwhichtookplacelastSundayandraised £500 for church funds.And sincere thanks to themembersofHolyFamily SeniorCitizensClubforafurtherrecentdonationof£150.

ST.EDMUNDARROWSMITHPENSIONERS’MEAL

ForthosesigneduptogotothePensioners’ Christmas Meal atSaintEdmundArrowsmithHighSchool: The coach will leavepromptly from Sacred HeartChurch at 1.00pm next Fridaypicking up from Holy FamilyChurchshortlyafterwards.Andit’safullthree-coursemeal,sodon’thaveyourlunchfirst!

HOLYFAMILYBONUSBALLNOVEMBERWINNERS

November1st No.53November8th No.04November15th No.07November22nd No.42November29th No.08

DONATIONSOFPOINSETTIAPLANTS

Donationsof Poinsettiaplants,perhaps inmemoryof a lovedone, will be most welcome todecorate the crib and ourchurches over the Christmasperiod: Please bring them tochurch anytime from nextweekendandleavethemintheGordon Room at Sacred HeartChurchorinthesacristyatHolyFamilyChurch.

SAINTSOFTHEWEEK

Wednesday-SaintLucy

Lucy died at Syracuse in Sicily, probably during the persecutionby the emperorDiocletianin304.Widelyveneratedfromtheearliesttimes,hermemorialhaslongbeen kept on this day. Probably because her name is suggestive of light, herintercession has been sought for eyesight problems. Lucy is remembered as ayouth,radiantwithChristianfaithandcourage.

Thursday-SaintJohnoftheCross

Born in 1542 at Fontiveros (Spain) and died on this day in1591. A Carmelitepresbyter, he joined Saint Teresa of Avila in thework of Carmelite reformand,despite opposition and imprisonment, organised the discalcedCarmelites.He isremembered for his mystical writings, which combine theology and poetry todescribethespiritualjourneythroughdarknesstounionwithGod.2018ARCHDIOCESANDIRECTORY

CopiesofthenewArchdioceseofLiverpoolDirectoryfor2018arenowonsaleatthebackofeachchurchpricedat£3.50.Thedirectorycontainsdetailsofdiocesandepartmentsandclergy,everychurch,schoolandparish,andcurrentMasstimes.ADICKENSIANCHRISTMAS

Enjoy a feast of Christmasmusic at theMetropolitanCathedral in Liverpool nextSaturdaythe16thofDecemberat7.00pm.HostedbyBBCRadioMerseyside’sRogerPhillips,theconcertwillfeaturearangeofChristmasmusic,oldandnew,performedbytheMetropolitanCathedralChoirs.Ticketsarepricedat£5forasingleticketwithfamily tickets at £10 (for up to 2 adults and 2 children) and can be purchasedfromlpoolmetmusic.ticketsource.co.ukorfromtheCathedralGiftshopon01517073525.FurtherdetailsavailablefromtheCathedralmusicofficeon01517087283oremailmusic@metcathedral.org.uk.CAFODCHRISTMASFUNRUN

TheCAFODFunRunistheperfectopportunitytoburnofftheChristmascaloriesandhelpothersatChristmas!Runorwalkortoddle(from2to8kms)toraiselotsofmoneyforthosewhoneeditmost! IttakesplaceonWednesday the27thofDecember at Wavertree Park & Athletics Centre, Wellington Road, L15 4LE at1.00pmwithregistrationopeningatnoon.Signingupcosts£7perpersonor£15forafamilyor£70foragroupof10ormorepeople,andsponsorshipformsareavailable.Therearealsoprizesforthebestfancydresscostumes!Forfurtherdetailstelephone01512284028oremailliverpool@cafod.org.uk.DEMENTIA-FRIENDLYSING-A-LONG

Areyou livingwithdementiaorcaringforsomeonewhois?Doyoulikesinging?Wouldyouliketomeetnewfriends?Thenwhynotpopalongandjointhe“SongsWeRemember”Sing-a-longtakingplaceatSaintThomasofCanterburyParishHall,GreatGeorges Road,Waterloo, Liverpool L22 1RDnextWednesday the 13th ofDecemberfrom2.00pmto3.30pmfollowedbyafternoonteaandbiscuits.Moreinformation from Jenny at The Irenaeus Project on [email protected] ortelephone015194911MASSINTENTIONREQUESTS

ApologiestothosewhohaverecentlyhandedinarequestforMasstobeofferedatSacredHeartChurchforaparticularintention.SomanyhaveaskedthattheMassbecelebratedonaSaturdayEvening,oraSundayMorning,oratChristmas,thatitjustisn’tpossibletosatisfyeveryrequest.TheMasseswillbeofferedasrequestedandassoonaspossible,evenifit’ssomeweekslaterthanyouwouldhavewished.


SUNDAY17THDECEMBER2017–THIRDSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass Dominic&RachelKane

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Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MarjorieMeakinSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass GerardO’HareSun.1.00pm SacredHeart CelebrationofBaptismMONDAY18THDECEMBER2017►6.30pm◄ SacredHeart SacredHeartSchoolCarolService 7.00pm SacredHeart Mass TommyParker 57Tuesday19thDecember201710.00am HolyFamily Mass Hannah&TimLeader 59WEDNESDAY20THDECEMBER201710.00am SacredHeart Mass PeterHarrison 623.00pm Belong Mass Parishioners THURSDAY21STDECEMBER201710.00am HolyFamily Mass MadgeClucas 65Friday22ndDecember20177.00pm SacredHeart Mass John&DorothyMeakin 69SATURDAY23RDDECEMBER201711.00am HolyFamily Mass JimSmith 71SUNDAY24THDECEMBER2017–FOURTHSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySutton Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Dorothy&RonHickmanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass StanKing






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REGULARSOCIALGROUPS–EVERYONEWELCOME

LINEDANCING -Mondayafternoons from1.00pmto3.00pm inHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactSylviaDelargyon01942521482.

BIBLESTUDYGROUP-Mondayeveningsat7.00pminSaintWilfrid’sChurch,BoltonRoad,StubshawCross,Ashton.ContactDeaconMikeSwifton01942715177.

LEGIONOFMARY-Tuesdaysat10.30aminHolyFamilyChurchorThursdaysat7.00pminSacredHeartChurch.ContactMaryMarsh(HolyFamily)on01942701091orSusanMines(SacredHeart)on07952822440

OVER60’sFRIENDSHIPCLUBS-Wednesdaysat12.30pminHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactKathPrioron01942861995.AlsoonWednesdaysat2.00pminSacredHeartClub.ContactMaureenDaltonon01942253132.

BROWNIES&GUIDES-Wednesday inHolyFamilyParishHallfrom6.30pmto8.00pmforBrowniesandfrom8.00pmto9.00pmforGuides.ContactSheilaMarcrofton861981

MOTHERS’PRAYERS-Mothersprayingfortheirchildren.ThursdaysinHolyFamilyParishHallat2.00pm.MoredetailsfromMaryMarshon01942701091.

BEREAVEMENTSUPPORT-Forallfindingithardtocopeafterthelossofalovedone.Meetsonthe lastSaturdayofeachmonthat12.15pm inHolyFamilyParishHall.ContactMaryMarshon01942701091


ExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentSaturday11.30amto12noonatHolyFamily


UNTILWEMEETAGAIN

Ourdeepsympathyandprayersarewiththe family and friends of Mary O’Neillfrom Belong Village, Platt Bridge whodied on the 7th of December aged 84years.Herfuneralriteswillbecelebratedat Holy Family Church on Thursday the28th of December at 10.45am prior tocommittalatHoweBridgeCrematorium.MaytheLordwelcomeherhome.

THETIMESOFCHRISTMASMASS

CHRISTMASEVESunday24thDecember2017

6.00pmMassatHolyFamily

9.00pmMassatSacredHeart

CHRISTMASDAYMonday25thDecember2017

9.00amMassatSacredHeart

10.30amMassatHolyFamily

THEBRICKBOX

Theboxinthepietyshopatthebackof each church is there toreceive any contributions youmay wish tomake towards thefood bank which is run by TheBrick to support thosewho arehomelessordownon their luckintheWiganarea.Donationsarewelcome of any non-perishablefood items - tins, packet foodanddriedgoodssuchasriceandpasta,aswellasbaby foodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.ADVENTPENANCESERVICE

TherewillbeanAdventServiceofReconciliationonWednesdayof this week the 20th ofDecember in All Saints Church,Golborneat7.00pm.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySundayOffertory £384.58

SacredHeartSundayOffertory £532.00

Sincere thanks to those whoorganisedandallwhosupportedtheChocolate Tombola held atHoly Family Church last Sundaywhichraised£90forHolyFamilychurchfunds.

AndourthankstoJuneCleworthfor a donation of £50 to HolyFamily Church with ChristmasMemories of a dear mum anddad, Ann Louise and MauriceMcCarthy.

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CHRISTMASSERVICESCARD

PleasetakeaChristmasServicesCard,givingthetimesandvenuesforMassoverChristmas and the NewYear. Feel free to also take a card to pass on to a non-practicingCatholicrelative,friendorneighbourifyouwish.WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY

We welcome into the People of God and our Parish Community: Gino Roberts-Adriano,bornonthe4thofJune2017,sonofAgostinoAdrianoandDanielleRobertsofCambourneDrive,HindleyGreen,whoisbeingbaptisedatSacredHeartChurchthisweekendbyDeaconKen.SACREDHEARTSCHOOLCAROLSERVICE

TheKeyStageTwochildrenofSacredHeartSchoolwillholdtheirCarolServiceinSacredHeart ChurchonMondayof thisweekat6.30pm.Aftera shortbreak, toallowanywhowishtoleave,Masswillthenbecelebratedasusualat7pm.CATHEDRALCAROLSERVICE

Archbishop Malcolm invites you to join him at the Metropolitan Cathedral inLiverpoolforadementia-friendlyChristmasCarolServicenextWednesdaythe20thofDecemberat2.00pm,featuringschoolchoirsfromBootleandHuytonplusthe“Songs We Remember” choir. Refreshments will be served afterwards in theGibberdRoomandeveryoneismostwelcome.CAFODCHRISTMASFUNRUN

TheCAFODFunRunistheperfectopportunitytoburnofftheChristmascaloriesandhelpothersatChristmas!Runorwalkortoddle(from2to8kms)toraiselotsofmoney for thosewhoneed itmost! It takesplaceonWednesday the 27thofDecember at Wavertree Park & Athletics Centre, Wellington Road, L15 4LE at1.00pmwithregistrationopeningatnoon.

Signingupcosts£7perpersonor£15forafamilyor£70foragroupof10ormorepeople,andsponsorshipformsareavailable.Therearealsoprizesforthebestfancydress costumes! For further details please telephone 0151 228 4028 or [email protected]

Forthosewhoaresickorhouseboundorwho,forwhateverreason,cannotcomealong tocelebrateMass in churchat Christmas, BBCRadioFourareairinga livebroadcast of Midnight Mass from the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool.ArchbishopMalcolmwillbethecelebrantandpreacherandthebroadcastbeginsat11.30pmonChristmasEve,nextSundaythe24thofDecember.

TherewillalsobeatelevisedcelebrationofMidnightMassonBBC1televisiononChristmasEveat11.45pmfromSaintAnne’sCatholicCathedralinLeedswithMgr.PhilipMoger,theCathedralDean,ascelebrant.HOLYFAMILYLOOSECHANGECOLLECTION

Pleasetakealoose-changecollectingtinfromthebackofHolyFamilyChurch,ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso–andwhenit’sfull,bringitbacktochurchandtakeanotherone!Atotalof£98hasbeendonatedsofar.


SUNDAY24THDECEMBER2017–FOURTHSUNDAYOFADVENT(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass TonySutton Missal

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Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass Dorothy&RonHickmanSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass StanKingCHRISTMASDAY–SOLEMNITYOFTHENATIVITYOFTHELORDSun6.00pm HolyFamily Mass Albert&AliceWhittle Sun9.00pm SacredHeart Mass MarcusReidMon9.00am SacredHeart Mass Gordon&MichaelHalliwellMon10.30am HolyFamily Mass BillRobertsTUESDAY26THDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFSAINTSTEPHEN►12noon◄ HolyFamily Mass HarryRobinson 2117WEDNESDAY27THDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFSAINTJOHN10.00am SacredHeart Mass Joseph&GeraldineClarkson 2120Pleasenote:ThereisnoMassatBelongResidentialVillagethisWednesdayTHURSDAY28THDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFTHEHOLYINNOCENTS►10.45am◄ HolyFamily FuneralMassforMaryO’NeillFRIDAY29THDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFSAINTTHOMASBECKET7.00pm SacredHeart Mass Thomas&ElizabethCooke 2126SATURDAY30THDECEMBER201711.00am HolyFamily Mass Mgr.BillDalton 98SUNDAY31STDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFTHEHOLYFAMILY(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AlanLiptrot Sun.9.00am SacredHeart Mass MaryWilliamsSun.10.30am HolyFamily Mass Parishioners






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CHRISTMASMIDNIGHTMASSONTVANDRADIO

Forthosewhoaresickorhouseboundorwho,forwhateverreason,cannotcomealongtocelebrateMassinchurchatChristmas,BBCRadioFourareairingalivebroadcast of Midnight Mass from the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool.ArchbishopMalcolmwillbethecelebrantandpreacherandthebroadcastbeginsat11.30pmthisevening,ChristmasEve.TherewillalsobeatelevisedcelebrationofMidnightMass on BBC1 television at 11.45pm fromSaint Anne’s CatholicCathedralinLeedswithMgr.PhilipMoger,theCathedralDean,ascelebrant.

CATHOLICNEWSPAPERS

PleasenotethatbothTheCatholicUniverseandTheCatholicTimesaredouble-issues thisweekend coveringa two-weekperiodand theprice reflects thisat£2.60.Theregularweeklyeditionattheregularweeklypriceof£1.30willreturnfromtheweekendofthe7thofJanuary2018.

HOLYFAMILYLOOSECHANGECOLLECTION

Pleasetakea loose-changecollectingtin, ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso–andwhenit’sfull,bringittochurchandtakeanotherone!Atotalof£98hasbeendonatedtoHolyFamilyChurchfundssofar.


ExpositionoftheBlessedSacramentSaturday11.30amto12noonatHolyFamily

MassinBelongResidentialVillageDuetotheChristmasFestivitiestherewillbenoMassatBelongResidentialVillagethisweek.

UNTILWEMEETAGAIN

The funeral ritesofMaryO’Neillfrom Belong Village, Platt Bridgewhodiedonthe7thofDecemberwillbecelebratedatHolyFamilyChurch on Thursday at 10.45amfollowed by committal at HoweBridge Crematorium. May theLordwelcomeherhome.

CHRISTMASMASSTIMES

CHRISTMASEVESunday24thDecember2017

6.00pmMassatHolyFamily,PlattBridge

9.00pmMassatSacredHeart,HindleyGreen

CHRISTMASDAYMonday25thDecember2017

9.00amMassatSacredHeart,HindleyGreen

10.30amMassatHolyFamily,PlattBridge

MASSINCHRISTMASWEEK

Pleasenotesomeslightchangesto the time of weekday Massduring thisChristmasWeek:OnTuesday(aBankHolidayandtheFeastofSaintStephen)Masswillbe celebrated at Holy FamilyChurchat12noon;andtheMasson Thursday will be a FuneralMass at Holy Family Churchcelebratedat10.45am.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySundayOffertory £421.81ChurchFlowers £80.92

SacredHeartSundayOffertory £597.50ChurchFlowers £153.00

Sincere thanks to themembersoftheTramLinersLineDancingGroup for a further generousdonation toHolyFamily Churchof £500. Since their formationthey have donated an amazingtotalof£8,000toHolyFamily.Our thanks also to those whoorganisedandallwhosupportedtheHamperRaffleheldatHolyFamilyChurchlastSundaywhichraised £45 for Holy FamilyChurchfunds.

2017CHRISTMASMESSAGEOFARCHBISHOPMALCOLM

IfwetaketimetoreflectonthetruemeaningofChristmas,itcantransform,notjustafewdaysattheendoftheyear,butourwholelives.WerememberthebirthofJesus in Bethlehem, the Nativity reproduced each year in numerous plays andpresentations and recreated through the centuries in countlessworks of art, thestablewithMary,JosephandthechildJesus,visitedbyshepherdsandwisemen.

Itisrightthatweshouldrememberandcelebrateinthisway,butsometimesourcelebrationscanlosesightoftherealityofthatcoldwinter’snighttwo thousandyearsago:Maryand Josephfarfromhome, living ina landruledbyanoccupyingpower,forcedtotraveltoBethlehemtotakepartinacensus,nowhereforthemtostayuntilaninnkeeperletthemuseastable,shepherdslookingaftertheirflocksonadarkhillsidewithnolightandnowarmth,andwisemenwhotravelledafarfromagreatdistance,inthehopeofseeingtheSaviour.Then,suddenly,atransformationasdarknessbecamelight:Achildisborn;shepherds,atfirstcoweringandscared,haveavisionofangelsbringing tidingsofgreat joy;for ‘todayaSaviourhasbeenborntous,heisChristtheLord’.

Christmastransformslivestodaytoo,especiallyifitinspiresustogivethosearoundus,topeoplewhoareontheirownatChristmas,orbyvisitingthehouseboundandthesick inhospitalorathome.Wecanmakewelcomethose,wholikeMaryandJoseph,arefarfromhome,thoseseekingasylum,thoseinprison,andmembersoftheArmedForceswhomustbeapartfromtheirlovedones.

OnChristmasDayweheartheaccountoftheNativityshowinguswhatGod’slovemeansforustoday:LetusrecogniseHislovesothatourlivesmaybetransformed.

WithmyprayersandeverygoodwishforahappyandpeacefulChristmas.

+MalcolmMcMahonOP,ArchbishopofLiverpool

FEASTDAYSFOLLOWINGCHRISTMASDAY

Tuesday–FeastofSaintStephen,TheFirstMartyr The feast of Stephen, whowasmartyredinJerusalemabout35,hasbeencelebratedonthisdaysincethefourthcentury.AGreek-speakingJew,Stephenwasoneofsevenappointedbytheapostlesforspecialservice(deacons).HediedconfessingChristandseekingforgivenessforthosewhowerestoninghim.HeisrememberedforpreachingwithwisdomandtheSpirit(Acts6:10)who“didgreatwondersamongthepeople”(Acts6:8).

Wednesday–FeastofSaintJohn,TheEvangelist John was a first-centuryGalileanfisherman,sonofZebedee,who,withhisbrotherJames, lefttheirnetstofollowJesus.WithPeter,these“sonsofthunder”formaninnergroupamongthetwelve,andJohnisprobablythe“disciplewhomJesusloved”oftheFourthGospel.Accordingtoancienttradition,heistheauthorofthisGospelandalsoofthreelettersandtheBookofRevelation.HeisrememberedforhiscontemplativereflectionontheincarnationinthepersonofChristoftheGodwhoisLove.

Thursday–FeastofTheHolyInnocents InanattempttokillthechildJesus,Herodorderedthemassacreofallmalechildren,twoyearsoldandunder, inandaroundBethlehem.TheHoly Innocentshavebeenhonouredasmartyrs forChristsincethefourthcenturyand theirfeasthasbeencelebratedonthisdaysincethesixthcentury.Inrememberingthem,theChurchlamentsthesufferinganddeathofchildreneverywhereandhonoursallwhodieininnocence.

Friday–FeastofSaintThomasBecket Born in London in 1118, Thomas,ArchbishopofCanterbury,wasmurderedinhiscathedralonthisdayin1170.AdeaconwhenhewasappointedchancellorofEngland,hebecameaclosefriendofHenryII.Hisordinationasbishopbroughtanabruptconversionoflifeandledhimtoopposethekingover Church rights. After six years’ refuge in a French monastery he returned to hisdiocese, but careless words from the king inspired four knights to assassinate him.Immediately acknowledged as a martyr, he is remembered for the courage of hisChristianconvictions.


SUNDAY31STDECEMBER2017–FEASTOFTHEHOLYFAMILY(YEARB)Sat.5.30pm SacredHeart Mass AlanLiptrot Missal

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ACHRISTMASANDNEWYEARMESSAGEFROMPOPEFRANCIS

Dearbrothersandsisters,intothisworld,intoourhumanity,isborntheSaviour,whoisChristtheLord.LetuspausebeforetheChildofBethlehem.Letusallowourheartstobetouched–andletusnotfearthis.Letusnotfearthatourheartsbemoved.Weneedthis!LetusallowourselvestobewarmedbythetendernessofGod;weneedhiscaress.God’scaressesdonotharmus.Theygiveuspeaceandstrength.Weneedhiscaresses.Godisfulloflove:tohimbepraiseandgloryforever!Godispeace:letusaskhimtohelpustobepeacemakerseachday,inourlife,inourfamilies,inourcitiesandnations,inthewholeworld.LetusallowourselvestobemovedbyGod’sgoodness.

Toyou,dearbrothersandsisters, illuminedby theGospelhopewhichspringsfromthehumblestableofBethlehem,IinvoketheChristmasgiftofjoyandpeaceuponall:uponchildrenandtheelderly,uponyoungpeopleandfamilies,thepoorandthemarginalized.

May Jesus, who was born for us, console all those afflicted by illness andsuffering;mayhesustainthosewhodevotethemselvestoservingourbrothersandsisterswhoaremostinneed.





Weekday Missals are providedat the back of each church forthe use of those who assist atdaily Mass. Page numbers areprintedon thenewsletter eachweekandon theposteronthenoticeboardateachchurch.

NEWYEAR’SDAYCELEBRATIONOFMASS

Why not begin your New YearwiththeCelebrationofMassandasktheBlessedMother’sprayersforthe365daysahead?

MONDAY1STJANUARY2018FeastofMary,MotherofGod

Massat10.00amatSacredHeart,HindleyGreen

Massat12noonatHolyFamily,PlattBridge

THEBRICKBOX

Theboxinthepietyshopatthebackof each church is there toreceive any contributions youmay wish tomake towards thefood bank which is run by TheBrick to support thosewho arehomelessordownon their luckintheWiganarea.Donationsarewelcome of any non-perishablefood items - tins, packet foodanddriedgoodssuchasriceandpasta,aswellasbaby foodandnappiesandbasictoiletries.

MONTHLYROSARY

TheLegionofMarywillleadtheprayingoftheRosaryat8.30amin Sacred Heart Church nextSunday (the first Sunday of themonth)beforethe9.00amMass.Everyone is welcome to comealongandjointheminprayer.

THANKYOUFORLASTWEEK

HolyFamilySundayOffertory £390.00ChristmasOffertory £880.00

SacredHeartSundayOffertory £562.50ChristmasOffertory £561.50

Our sincere thanks for a recentanonymousdonationof£100toSacredHeartChurchfunds.

RETIRINGCOLLECTIONNEXTWEEKENDFORCRIBOFFERINGSTOSUPPORTCHRISTIANFAMILIESINNEEDINTHEHOLYLAND

FIRSTANNIVERSARIES

Our congratulations to those who will be celebrating their First Anniversaries ofBaptismduringthecomingmonth:AshantiKatieMariePrice,AlysiaMelanieRosePrice,ArmaniMellaMariePrice,JohnJamesDeanPrice,andDavidChristopherPrice,thechildrenofMelissaLeonardofBickershawLaneCaravanSIte,Abram,whowerebaptisedatHolyFamilyonthe8thof January2017byDeaconMike:BeatrixRoseSelmes,daughterof KerrodandLaurenSelmesofDanesburyClose,Hindley,whowasbaptisedatSacredHeartalsoonthe8thofJanuary2017byDeaconKen:AbelKyleJackson,sonofKyle&EmmaJacksonofShelleyDrive,Abram,andLillyHelenJackson-Davies,daughterofGordon&TanyaDaviesofSimpkinStreet,Abram,whowerebaptisedatHolyFamilyonthe22ndofJanuary2017byDeaconMike.

AndwecontinuetoholdinourheartsandinprayerthosewhoseFirstAnniversaryofDeathwilloccurduringJanuary:DavidHerbertfromHillcrest,PlattBridgewhodiedon the13thof January 2017aged69years; AgnesTurner fromTramStreet,PlattBridgewhodiedonthe18thofJanuary2017aged87years;andMadgeHeatonfromShrewsburyClose,Hindleywhodiedonthe30thofJanuary2017aged87years.

THANKYOUFORLASTYEAR

Oursincerethankstoallthosewho,inanywaywhatever,havegiventheirtimeandenergytothelifeofourtwoparishesoverthelastyear.Insomanyroles,someseenbutmanyhiddenfromview,thosewhoworkandundertakeministryinourparishesare the ones who keep it alive and enable things to appear to just “happen”AlthoughyougiveyourselvesasagiftoflovetotheLord,ourparishfamiliesreapthebenefitofyourgiftandaresomuchthericher.Pleasebeassuredthat,evenifattimesyoumayhaveseemedtohavebeentakenforgranted,wedovalueyouandaresoverygratefultoyou.MayGod,whohasblessedusthroughyouinthepastyear,lavishhisrichestblessingsonyouthroughoutthecomingNewYear.

OURPARISHON-LINE

Justareminderthatyoucansign-uptohavetheweeklyparishnewsletterforHolyFamily, Platt Bridge and Sacred Heart, Hindley Green as well as that of SaintBenedict’s,Hindley,plustheSundayReadingsandareflectiononthosereadingssenttoyoueachweekviaemail.Thismaybeusefultoparishionerswhohavemovedawaybutstillwishtokeepintouchwithourparishes,aswellasanywhomaybeawayforaweekortwodueto illnessorholidayandwanttokeepinformed.You’llfindthelink to subscribe to the email newsletters on the Hindley Catholic webpage atwww.hindleycatholic.co.uk

APERSONALNOTEOFTHANKS

FatherTony,DeaconKenandDeaconMike,aresincerelygratefultoallthosewhosentcardstothemandtotheirfamiliesandtoallwhogavethemChristmasgifts:Yourkindnesstouchedourhearts.WepraythatyouandyourfamilieswillbeblessedwithgoodhealthandwithmuchhappinessthroughoutthecomingNewYear.

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