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LATH (Looking After The Homeless) Group has been running its new Drop-in Centre for Homeless, Needy, and Lonely people in the Christ Church Parish Hall for a couple of months
The Catholic Church in CreweSaint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
Newsletter: THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCY Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016 Saturday 10th 11am‐11:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30pm Mass (Winnie Reece) 7pm Polish Mass Sunday 11th Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9am Mass (Mary Hallworth and Family) 11am Mass (Joseph Reilly) 12:45pm Polish Mass 6:30pm Mass (Freddy Lejuez) Monday 12th No Mass or Services in church today. Tuesday 13th Feast of Saint John Chrysostom 9:30am Mass (Geraldine Carter) Wednesday 14th Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9:30am Mass (Monica Cooper) Thursday 15th Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows 9:30am Mass (Kerry Moran) Friday 16th Feast of Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian 12:15pm Mass (Aniela Jarecka) (Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 3:30pm) Saturday 17th No Sacrament of Reconciliation this weekend 11:30am Syro‐Malabar Mass in Malayalam Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Retiring Collection: Home Missions) 5:30pm Mass (Gertrude Arude) 7pm Polish Mass Sunday 18th Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Retiring Collection: Home Missions) 9am Mass (Anthony Williams) 11am Mass (Ann and Tom Keady) 12:45pm Polish Mass 6:30pm Mass (Belinda and Allan Joseph) Please note that Requiem Masses may take the place of requested dates for Mass Intentions. (There are also a large number of Masses still to be said)
Reflecting on the Gospel Being a faithful disciple does not mean always doing the logical thing nor the most practical thing. Like God in the first reading – who relented punishing Israel for unfaithfulness because God “brought [them] out of the land of Egypt” – we, too, must put aside our short‐sightedness and be merciful and forgiving. If we find this difficult, we only need to remember God’s utter fidelity and compassion toward us. Forgiveness is never easy and so much more difficult when the other seems to hurt us intentionally. Perhaps one way to approach this is to consider the good in the other who needs our forgiveness. When we are angry, recite a “litany” of positive virtues. When we want to strike back, think of the dignity of the other because he or she is a baptised son or daughter of God. Maybe we also need to consider our own goodness! If we allow anger, resentment, or jealousy to fester in us (as did the older son in the gospel), we are blocking our ability to grow. We are limiting our openness to being found when we are lost. What may help us to let go of choosing death is to remember God’s mercy and compassion so faithfully shown to us throughout history. We don’t know the next chapter in the prodigal son’s family saga, but we do know the father’s response: he welcomed his son back home with great rejoicing. Such is so very true for our heavenly Father.
ow, and the results are very satisfying, and the work is very rewarding. We are open on esdays and Thursdays from 1000hrs to 1400hrs. We could do with a few more helpers to serve light refreshments and meals, so that not everyone has to attend every day. Also, of course, there are significant running costs to cover, so donations would be very welcome. One way to donate is to become a 'Friend of the Homeless', which involves a modest annual commitment. With the impending CTIC Winter Night Shelter Scheme, coming in to effect in a few weeks time, inflatable beds and sleeping bags will be needed, so any of those you may have, surplus to requirements, would be gratefully received. Many thanks to those who have helped us so far, and to those who are helping in various ways. For more information, contact Helena, in the Office, or Bernard or Judy on 258097"if you would like to make your donation by cheque, or if you wish to make a regular donation to the Fund by
Standing Order and wish to take advantage of Gift Aid for
1458.36
A BACKGROUND TO MODERN THEOLOGY Father Michael Morton from St. Winefride’s, Sandbach is running a series of talks on 21st 7:30pm at St. Gabriel’s, Alsager; 28
th February 7:30pm at St. Anne’s, Nantwich and 7th March 7:30pm at St. Mary’s Primary School. These talks will explore the changes in theological thinking that have taken place in the 19th and 20th centuries – a period of radical political, economic and social change that has impacted enormously on the moral landscape of our times. Full details can be found on the noticeboards ‐ flyers are also on the table in the porch.
FROM THE PRESBYTERY This weekend members of the Saint Vincent De Paul will be making an address at our Masses as part of their awareness month. With every prayer and blessing for the week ahead. Father Jerome (Parish Priest) FINANCES Thank you for your contributions to the Offertory last weekend which raised approx. £1458.36. This includes those offerings made by standing order. Thank you for your support. HOME MISSION SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2016 Theme: Proclaim the Joy of Love Home Mission Sunday will be celebrated next weekend and is themed: "Proclaim the Joy of Love". On this day we are encouraged to pray for the work of evangelisation in England and Wales, remembering in our prayers especially those whom we know are distant from the life of faith. Please support the second collection next weekend which funds the bishops’ national work of evangelisation. The collection also ensures that the Catholic Faith Centre is resourced to respond to those who have questions about the Catholic Faith. It is possible to donate online at: catholicnews.org.uk/donate‐hms. Commemorative prayer cards will be available on the table in the porch to take away. Please support the work of Home Mission through your prayers and generosity. For more information see:catholicnews.org.uk/hms16. God bless you and thank you. WILL YOU BE A HELPER AT OUR FIRST FRIDAY CAFÉ? You can help to take food orders and serve the food or you might choose to help in the kitchen or perhaps help to prepare the room or if you like cook and prepare soup or other foods at home and bring them in. If you can’t spare the full time we are always in need of someone to clear up afterwards You can offer to help for as few of as many Cafés as you like. Some help us every month but others can only be available for one or two Cafés a year. You choose what you can do. You will find you have some great company to work with. We aim to serve good quality food for our customers but if you are still not sure come as a customer one Friday lunchtime and see just how friendly and welcoming we all are. To find out more Contact Anne on 01270 253511 or the Parish Administrator on 01270 212533 SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS AFTER 9AM AND 11AM MASSES Refreshments will continue and they will be led by the various Parish groups. This weekend the SVP Group will be providing you with teas and coffees so do please come along for a cup of tea or coffee and a natter. Please also feel free to ask questions about the roles and responsibilities of being on the team and maybe you might like to join them? SCRIPTURE GROUP Scripture Group will return on 15th September 2016. Meetings take place every Thursday in the Blue room 10:30–11:45am. At our meetings we prepare for our Sunday Eucharist by reflecting on the Readings. All are most welcome – contact Angela 664550, or just turn up!
ST JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO FEAST DAY 18th SEPTEMBER St Joseph of Cupertino is the patron saint of studying and of flying (i.e. aircrafts). Even though, St Joseph was uneducated and a very slow learner, he managed to pass his exams making him a Deacon, and eventually a Priest. Miraculously, he was questioned on the only passage from the Bible that he knew well. St Joseph’s prayers were answered after many months of seemingly hopeless studying. He is also known to have levitated on over 70 occasions at the mention of the Virgin Mary, to whom he was greatly devoted. Moreover, there were many people greatly intolerant towards St Joseph on account of his learning disabilities. St Joseph’s success story makes him a beacon for those undergoing great difficulties during exams. I know this from personal experience and urge you to pray to him on his feast day, 18 September. His prayer card is at the back of church if you are interested. God bless, Izzy Backs. SYRO‐MALABAR MASS IN MALAYALAM
The Syro‐Malabar Catholic Community in Crewe will be celebrating Holy Mass in Malayalam on Saturday 17th September 2016 at 11:30am in St.Mary’s. Rev. Fr. Lonappan Arangassery will lead the Holy Mass. All are most welcome to attend.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUECWL resumes after the summer break on Monday 19th September with Mass at 7:30pm which is for all members of our parish community. We have an exciting programme of events arranged for the year. CWL is open to all ladies of the parish – please consider joining us – we have fun, friendship, and give service to our parish. FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2016/17 Come and See meeting, Monday 19th September 2016 at St Mary's Primary School, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe ‐ please start arriving at 6:30 pm for a 7pm start. Parents and Candidates are welcome to meet the Catechists and acquaint themselves with the programme and obtain details of how to register their children for the programme. ST. MARY’S SUNDAY NIGHT PRAYER GROUP has returned again after the summer break. We will be starting with the Rosary straight after 6:30pm Sunday Mass, followed by songs of praise and worship then intercessory prayer. Look forward to seeing you there. Contact: Gio Baccelliere. READING GROUP The next meeting will be on Tuesday September 20th, 2.30pm at the Oblate Retreat Centre when we will be reflecting on Chapter one of Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love by Pope Francis (copies available in the shop). All welcome. Contact Sister Catherine 01270 568653. ANNUAL PARISH WALK ‐ SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER This a flat walk just over six miles long starting from the free car park, with loo facilities, in the centre of Audlem, off Cheshire Street. Post Code CW3 0AG. We start walking for two miles along the Shropshire Union Canal, then about 1.5 miles across fields with eight stiles before finishing along country lanes and bridle paths. To finish we can visit the splendid St James' Church in the centre of the village and enjoy refreshment at the delightful Old Priest House Coffee shop, or maybe a glass or two of something else at the Shroppie Fly pub. It is recommended one takes plenty of water, a picnic to enjoy beside the village duck pond in Hankelow and sensible footwear. We aim to start the walk at 10.30am, so for those who wish to give or share a lift meet in the Church car park at 9.30 ‐ 9.45am. If interested in taking part kindly enter your details on the form at the back of the church. Further details or queries from Mike Wilson: 07557882859 WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD? We will be starting a series of, initially, six meetings, to introduce the basics of Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church. The meetings will begin on Tuesday 4th October, in the Parish rooms, entered via 13 Gatefield Street. 7:30pm to 9pm {approx.} All Enquirers will be made very welcome, and will not be subject to any pressure, whatsoever. Feel free to bring along a companion if you find this to be helpful. For further information contact Parish Administrator on 01270 212533. LOVE CREWE IS BACK!! LOVE CREWE IS A MISSION TO OUR TOWN LED BY 13 CHURCHES. BAND STAND FRIDAY If you are aged between 11‐18 and are free on a Friday come to Queens Park from 12‐1:30pm. Meet other young people from local churches for games, snacks & some prayer. LOVE CREWE – PRAYER FOR CREWE Meet every week on Wednesdays at Hope Church Central, Crewe from 12‐1pm to pray for Crewe Also Love Crewe will meet on Wednesday 14th September again at Hope Church Central, Crewe from 7:30‐9pm to pray for Crewe. All are most welcome to attend and join in.
DO YOU LIKE SINGING? If you enjoy singing why not join the 9am Choir. Practice takes place once a month and the next one will be on Thursday 29th September at 7:30pm in the church. If you would like to come along and give it a try contact Ruth O'Brien on 01270 665477 or e‐mail ruth@pob‐uk.net for more details.
ehalf of LATH, Bernard would like to wish all our Friends, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Helpers, a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Christmas Dinner for our clients will be on Tuesday 23rd December. Please note, our next fundraiser will be our Grand Spring Concert, on Saturday 11th April 2015.
For information about LATH please pick up a leaflet from the foyer"BAPTISMS
has now been put on the table in the church entrance
together with pro‐formas to complete, if you have any suggestions, or, if
As a consequence of a Resolution at the AGM, all Friends of LATH are now officially Members. Welcome! You don't have to do anything different -
just continue with your much appreciated donations - but if you want to attend meetings etc., or get more involved in running LATH, please talk to Bernard.
“200 CLUB” Thank you to those who have responded to this appeal.
SVP AWARENESS MONTH During this week we consider – Hunger.
According to Oxfam an estimated 3 million people in the UK are malnourished or at risk of becoming malnourished. Last year SVP members gave out food parcels on over 25,000 occasions, and assisted with soup runs and food banks. We also participated in the government food poverty enquiry, providing case studies and data on the extent of the problem across the country.
On a local level our Conference here in St Mary’s has helped with food parcels and vouchers for the needy in our community, we also work closely with LATH (Looking after the homeless) which was set up by one of our members. If you would like to join St Mary’s SVP Conference and can spare an hour or two of your time, please speak to any of our members or call Alison Collins on 07957481626. Please remember to look at our posters in the porch each week during September. DATES FOR THE DIARY 8th October 2016 ‐ Car Boot Sale St. Mary’s Car Park – details to follow soon. 18th December 2016 6pm – Concert by the choirs of St Mary’s and friends with the theme of ‘Songs from the Shows.’ LATH NEWS Please make a note of Saturday October 22nd. Our Autumn Concert will be 'An Evening with the Ukey Monster' ‐ a return of the very popular ukulele group. If anyone has the time and inclination, we need someone to make grant applications on our behalf ‐ currently we rely almost entirely on donations and fundraising to carry on with our work with homeless, vulnerable, and lonely people. Just a reminder to those of you who kindly Gift Aid their donations ‐ please complete and send in your revised declaration, recently sent to to you, as your original one is now invalid. Contact Bernard if you need another copy. We have urgent need for a Secretary, to perform the basic secretarial functions, and would much appreciate a willing volunteer to come forward please. Contact Bernard for further details. If you want help, or learn more about LATH please pick up a leaflet from the foyer, or contact Bernard on 0788 0933 909 OUR LADY AND ST THOMAS MORE LOURDES GROUP The pilgrims have arrived back safe and sound from Lourdes. All had a brilliant time and the students from Saint Thomas More were ‘stars’ and worked very hard. They are keen to do the same again next year! Thank you to all Parishioners who supported the various fund raising events for this cause. Please note it is never too late to return Smarties tubes!! HEDGE CUTTER If anybody has borrowed the Parish Hedge Cutter, could they please return it to the office urgently. Please advise the Parish Administrator first if you wish to borrow something.
We offer a vibrant, stimulating and secure environment for children of all denominations, in which they can learn through
Fun and Friendship! Our highly qualified and experienced team, ensure children have the best
possible start on their journey through education We currently have places for 3 and 4 year olds
15 hours free childcare for all 3 year olds Visit our website www.stmaryscrewe.co.uk
For more details or call 01270 685174 A warm welcome is always guaranteed
YOUTH EVENT: EXPLORE IV SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2016
Theme: Be Apostles of Mercy Venue: Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Ellesmere Port This is being organised by the Commission for the New Evangelisation of Youth. It is for young people from Year 10 onwards and will take place on Sunday 9th October from 1:30pm to 5pm.
It will offer an opportunity to share experiences of both World Youth Day and the Diocesan Lourdes’ Pilgrimage. The young people will be invited to take time to focus on what they would like to do as “Acts of Mercy” within their own locality. The day will conclude with Mass.
A poster and more details are available on the diocesan website or contact Helen Jones at the Curial Office.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH EVENT FLAME III: 10,000 REASONS,
WEMBLEY: Saturday 11th March 2017
Flame III –10,000 Reasons is taking place in Wembley on Saturday 11th March 2017. The Commission for the New Evangelisation of Youth will be block booking tickets and organising transport in order to offer an opportunity for our parishes and schools to send young people to represent the Diocese. You may like to visit www.cymfed.org.uk/flame2017 but please don’t book tickets directly. Further information from the Curial offices should be available shortly. See poster on the notice boards.
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED URGENTLY A young lady from the Netherlands (originally from China) who will be studying at the MMU (MSc Strategic Leadership and Change) from January 2017 is seeking affordable accommodation for a year. If you can help please speak to Helena during office hours. Thank you.
ST PAUL’S PANTRY Two volunteers are required in the warehouse part of our work‐ moving furniture in the centre and accompanying the driver. Must be physically fit, a driving licence would be useful but not important. A full day or committed half day is required. Please contact Chris on 01270 586186. AND Two volunteers are required with I.T. experience who can support 2 adults with learning difficulties. One volunteer is required between 10.00‐12.00 on Tuesdays and the other 10.00‐12.00 on Thursdays. Both are on a long term basis after initial 4 week trial. You may know all the I.T. jargon but you are needed to translate this into easy terminology so learners can develop their skills. Please contact Lexi on 01270 586186 CAN YOU SPARE 1‐2 HOURS WEEKLY CHATTING WITH ELDERLY PATIENTS AT LEIGHTON HOSPITAL? The Royal Voluntary Service are honoured to be working with Leighton Hospital in providing a ward befriending service for lonely and vulnerable patients on wards 4, 7 and 15. If you are aged 18+ and feel that you could spend time chatting and comforting elderly patients on ward, then please contact Helen Backs on 07423 467609.
CONCERT ‐ Lions Youth Brass at Union Street Baptist Church on Saturday 8th October, starting at 7.30pm. All three bands – Beginners, Juniors and Seniors will be performing and it should be a marvellous evening of music‐making by these talented young people. Tickets price £7, are now available, or on the door on the night. See notice boards for full details.
Mass Parts for the Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)
Psalter Week 4 Weekday Cycle 2
First Reading: Exodus 32:7‐11.13‐14 Response to the Psalm: I will leave this place and go to my father. Second Reading: 1 Tim 1:12‐17 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia! Alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia! Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1‐10 Scriptures for the week: Monday: 1 Cor 11:17‐16.33; Ps 39; Luke 7:1‐10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12‐14.27‐31; Ps 99; Luke 7:11‐17 Wednesday: Numbers 21:4‐9; Ps 77; Philippians 2:6‐11; John 3:13‐17 Thursday: Hebrews 5:7‐9; Ps 30; Luke 2:33‐35 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12‐20; Ps 16; Luke 8:1‐3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35‐37; Ps 55; Luke 8:4‐15 Sunday: Amos 8:4‐7; Ps 112; 1 Tim 2:1‐8; Luke 16:1‐13
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the Wednesday Word in the
porch!
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Parish Priest: Father Jerome A.P. Fagan Permanent Deacons: Reverend Peter Bravey and Reverend Peter Lafferty Saint Mary’s Presbytery, 13 Gatefield Street, Crewe, CW1 2JP Telephone: 01270 212533 Fax: 01270 216407 Email: [email protected] Assistant to the Parish Priest and Parish Administrator: Mrs Helena Jarecka (Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am‐2pm) Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of each month apart from January. Marriages may be arranged by appointment with the Parish Priest. The Sacrament of Reconciliation times are as advertised in the newsletter. Primary School: Saint Mary’s, Danebank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AD (Tel: 01270 685174) High School: Saint Thomas More Catholic High School, Danebank Avenue, CW2 8AE (Tel: 01270 568014) The parish is part of Local Pastoral Area 9 and is in mission with the parishes of Saint Anne’s, Nantwich, Saint Gabriel’s, Alsager and Saint Winefride’s, Sandbach. We are also part of the Ecumenical Mission with Churches Together in Crewe. The Diocese of Shrewsbury is a Registered Charity, Number 234025. Please remember the Parish in your will.
TOTAL MONIES RECEIVED TOWARDS THE NEW PARISH CENTRE BUILDING FUND AS AT 9TH SEPTEMBER 2016
£252248.73,
raised as at 9th
September 2016