Ordinary Time B Week 11 Weekday Readings - Cycle 1

Divine Office Psalter - Week 3

Sunday 14th June 2015 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B 8 30am Westhead Family (RIP) 10 00am Dolores Keenan (RIP) 6 00pm People of the Parish Readings Ezekiel 17:22-24; Ps 91; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34

Monday 15th June 12.00noon Fr Cupit’s intentions Readings 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 97; Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday 16th June 12.00noon Rose O’Connell (RIP) Readings 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 145; Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday 17th June 12 .00noon SERVICE OF WORD AND COMMUNION 7.30pm Exposition followed by Sons & Daughters Prayer Group at 8.00pm Readings 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 111; Mt 6:1-6.16-18

Thursday 18th June 12.00noon Hubert (Hughie) Travers (RIP) Readings 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 110; Mt 6:7-15

Friday 19th June 12.00noon Aloysis Stoerr-Ritschl (RIP) Readings 2 Cor 11:18.21-30; Ps 33; Mt 6:19-23

Saturday 20th June 11.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12.00noon Annie (Nanna) McKay (RIP) 6.00pm Vigil Mass in Polish Readings 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 33; Mt 6:24-34

Sunday 21st June 2015 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B 8 30am Michael Lydon (RIP) 10 00am Friends and family of the Mercers 6 00pm People of the Parish Readings Job 38:1.8-11; Ps 106; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41

Anyone who wants their babies baptising before the summer is asked to make contact with Fr Peter as soon as possible.

The Word of God

First Reading Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 91 Response It is good to give you thanks, O Lord Second Reading 2 Cor 5:6-10 Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia! Gospel Mark 4:26-34

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday from 11.00am-11.45am

LIVE ON THE INTERNET To access our Masses go to www.churchservices.tv/stockport

St Peter’s Newsletter 16, Green Lane, Hazel Grove, SK7 4EA Phone 0161 483 3476 Fax 0161 419 9592 www.stpetershazelgrove.org.uk www.churchservices.tv/stockport email admin@stpetershazelgrove.org.uk Fr Peter Sharrocks petersharrocks@stpetershazelgrove.org.uk

You are all welcome to our Church We warmly welcome you all to St Peter’s.

To help those who might not be familiar with the words of the Mass, some booklets and leaf-lets are available at the back of the Church. Please ask a Welcomer for one.

New parishioners are invited to fill in one of the forms at the back of Church and hand to Fr Peter or put in the collection basket.

This church is our spiritual home. Would you avoid talking to someone in your lounge?

Part of the Mother of God

Local Pastoral Area In Stockport

The next meeting of the Parish

Pastoral Team will be on

Tuesday, 30th June

Eucharistic Ministers HomeVisits

New rota in the Sacristy today

the sick - we pray for those who are sick remembering all those in the parish, in our hospitals and nursing homes who are sick, We also remember those who are housebound and are unable to come to Mass.

those who have died recently - Ken Murphy. May he rest in peace

those whose anniversaries occur at this time - Alec Levak, Peter Doherty, Minnie ‘Kit’ Edwards, Ian Gresty, Phyllis Pomeroy, Harry Westhead, Alice Holmes, Catherine Cartwright, Peter Bugarski, Samuel Aspinall PRAYER INTENTIONS We have left a file in the Lady Chapel and invite you to write there any particular inten-tions for prayer that you may have and we would ask that if you go to light a candle you include in your prayers all the intentions mentioned in the prayer file

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To prepare for this prayer, spend a few moments asking the Holy Spirit to open your mind and heart to hear this Word being spoken to you today.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) - Mark 4:26-34

J esus also said, 'This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day,

while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know. Of its own

accord the land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is

ready, he

loses no time: he starts to reap because the harvest has come.' He also said, 'What can we say the kingdom of God is like?

What parable can we find for it? It is like a mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in the soil is the smallest of all the

seeds on earth; yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub of them all and puts out big branches so that the birds of

the air can shelter in its shade.'

Using many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, so far as they were capable of understanding it. He would not

speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything to his disciples when they were alone. Copyright…1966, 1967 & 1968 by Darton, Longman & Todd, & Doubleday & Co. Inc. and used by permission

1. Spend some time quietly reading and rereading the passage, noting the

words/phrases that draw your attention.

2. The Kingdom takes time to grow. What signs of the Kingdom to do you

see around you?

3. Take time in prayer to place before God those things you struggle to persevere with.

4. In what ways might your parish community become even more welcoming to those visiting, looking for ‘shelter’?

Diocesan News Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - 28/29th July – August 4/5th 2015

Arrangements for the 2015 pilgrimage are progressing well. The overland section leaves on Tuesday afternoon July 28th

and travels by coach to Calais where the pilgrims board the chartered TGV train direct to Lourdes arriving early afternoon

on Wednesday July 29th. This section arrives back home on the morning of August 5th. The air section departs from Man-

chester Airport on July 29th and arrives back on August 4th. Two flights will take our pilgrims direct to and from Lourdes.

There are a few seats left on both the plane and the overland section. We also have a few places in the hospital for the less

able. This year the theme running through the pilgrimage will be about responding to God’s call to service with joy. Full

details and prices are available on the pilgrimage website www.shrewsburypilgrimage.co.uk and brochures and booking

forms are also available from St Albans, 30 Mill Lane, Liscard, Wallasey CH 44 5UD or St Peters, 16, Green Lane,

Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4EA. Marriage Encounter Weekend, Yarnfield Park, Staffs. 3rd-5th July 2015. This is an enrichment weekend for normal, ordi-nary marriages (Not counselling). Marriage Encounter Weekends have proved time and time again to be of immense value for couples however long they have been married. All discussions are private for the participating couples, there is no group sharing. Why not take advantage of this opportunity and for further information go to www.wwme.org.uk or ring 01538 385801

Local Pastoral Area News RCIA Has finished. The new season will begin on 10th September.

Confirmation 2015 Reconciliation Service: 22nd June 7.30pm at St Peter’s. Rite of Election Masses: Saturday 20th June 6.00pm at St Philip’s Sunday, 21st June 9.30am at St Vincent’s, 11.00am at St Ambrose’s, 6.00pm at St Peter’s

Confirmation will be celebrated on Tuesday July 7th by Bishop Davies.

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For Conversation: The mysterious ways God works.

Parish Events

Walking Group The next walk will be on 28h June. Meet at Chinley Station at 10.00am. Bring drinks etc. Fathers Day Brunch The Lourdes Group are having a Fathers Day Brunch in the Parish Centre on 21st June after the 10.00am Mass. Full English Breakfast £5 adults, £2.50 children. Please put your name down after Mass today or contact Helen on 078549 28072 or helenlyons1957@hotmail.co.uk to reserve places. Alpha Searching for more? . Alpha meets again on Thursday for supper at 7.00pm. Please keep Alpha in your prayers. So come along and bring someone with you! For more information contact Rachel on 483 1659, Teresa on 07778 848709 or speak to Fr Peter. The Gift - coming soon …………………. Watch this space. PROCLAIM ’15: BUILDING MISSIONARY PARISHES is the name of a new national Bishops’ initiative being launched in 2015 to support the development of parish evangelisation. Inspired by Pope Francis, Proclaim 15 involves small group sessions within the Parish, a National conference in Birmingham on July 11th supported by parish prayer vigils on the same day and also a Proclaim 15 event in the Autumn. As a first step, our parish will be running three sessions which aim to initiate prayer and reflection about the founda-tions of evangelisation. The first of these sessions was held in April. The other sessions are on 22nd and 29th June. at 10.30am in the meeting room, and at 7.30pm in the main hall. It will be the same content at the morning and evening session - so come to whichever is convenient. Everyone is invited to take part. Please do get involved in what is a significant new step in proclaiming the Gospel in our area. “This pioneering initiative is for all clergy, religious and lay people. Why? Because we all share the one mission - to PROCLAIM the joy of the Gospel.” Cardinal Vincent Nichols. World Youth day 2016. Young catholics, age 16 -35, Pope Francis invites YOU to join him for World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. A group from the diocese will be travelling to Poland on 19th July to 2nd August 2016. Do you want to join them? For registration forms and more info visit www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/youth Transport to Sunday Mass Is anyone able to take a parishioner who lives in the Fiveways area to 6.00pm Mass on Sundays? This will not be a weekly commitment as we have a volunteer who can transport some times, but if you can transport some of the time that will be most helpful. Please think about it and contact Linda Cordes on 0161 483 1120 is you are able to offer your services. Operation Shhh.... Continued - Fr Peter is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination on Sunday, 19th July at all the Masses. Discussions are taking place and plans are afoot for a celebration after the 10am Mass for those attending that Mass. At the 6pm Mass and afterwards in the Parish Centre the celebrations will be at-tended by priests and friends of Fr Peter from over the years along, hopefully, with people from the parish.. So lots of volunteers will be needed nearer the time. If you would like to help in any way for example, baking cakes for the 10am celebration, setting up for the evening celebration or washing up please email your details to 0161 456 1494 or email operationshhh2015@gmail.com. BUT don’t tell him, shhh….. Envelopes for you to make a donation to Fr Peter for his celebration are available now at the back of church

Concert in aid of Hazel Grove Musical Festival by St Peter’s Choir (last year’s winners) with the Junior Choir and Christopher Ellis (piano), on Saturday 20th June in Hazel Grove Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Tickers £7, available from Eileen Rigg, (01625 872948) any choir member or you can pay on the door. St. Peter's Youth (SPY) June Meeting - The next meeting of SPY is Sunday 21st June at 7.15pm in the Parish Centre Meeting Room. We will be continuing the Youth Alpha videos, challenging us with some interesting questions. All young people who attend Secondary School or 6th Form are welcome to join us for an evening of fun, games, inter-esting discussions and reflection. Should you wish any further information, please contact David Small on 01625 876752 Constant Knitters The constant knitters are running out of wool and request a search for any spare you might have. The hats, scarves and gloves they knit supply disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe. Any colour or ply of wool will be gratefully accepted.

The Christian Heritage of Europe - Humanitarianism, Civilization and Love of Learning in the Middle Ages Presentation given by Alejandro Rodriguez de la Pena followed by round table discussions - Christians in the Pubic Square today. To be held in the Parish Centre on Monday 15th June at 7.30pm. See Notice Board. St Peter’s School will be holding their annual Summer Funday on Saturday 4th July from 12noon till 4.00pm. BBQ, beer tent, donkeys, candy floss, bottle tombola, photo booth, cuddly toys and much more! Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends for a fun filled day! A Midsummer fashion Show- presented by FIZZ Womens Fashions. Our Lady’s SVP is holding its first fundraiser, jointly with Our Lady's school on 23rd June at 7.15pm. We invite you and your friends to come and enjoy an evening of fashion fun with a chance to buy clothes and accessories on the night. Venue Our Lady’s School. Tickets at just £3.50 (including a glass of wine or a soft drink) are on sale now from the school, Our Lady’s parish office or by ringing 0161 442 4788.

Sunday Tea and coffee served after the 10.00am Mass Healing and Prayer Lay Ministry in the Meeting Room at 3.00pm Monday Dancing in the Parish Centre from 2.00-4.00pm Brownies in the Scout Hut - 6.30-7.45pm Youth SVP at Shepley House at 7.00pm Tuesday Centring Prayer in the Parish Centre at 11.15am Cubs in the Scout Hut - 7.00-8.30pm Guides at School St Guide H.Q. 7.45-9.30pm Slimming World in the Parish Centre at 7.00pm Sequence Dancing in the Parish Centre at 8.00pm (tuition at 7.30pm) Wednesday Luncheon Club in the Parish Centre at noon (contact Margaret Hulme on 07775 162 694) Beavers in the Scout Hut - 6.00-7.30pm Scouts in the Scout Hut - 7.30-9.30pm Thursday Little Fishes in the Parish Centre at 9.30am Rainbows in the Scout Hut - 6.15-7.15pm Alpha in the Parish Centre at 7.00pm Adult Choir Practice - 8.00-9.30pm Friday Junior Choir Practice at 5.30pm Children’s Rosary in the Meeting Room at 6.15pm Saturday Irish Dancing in the Parish Centre from 10.30am-1.30pm

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Admin Matters Monday 15th June - St Elizabeth’s Guild Monday 22nd June - S Winefride’s Guild Offertory Gifts Thank you for your donations last week which amounted to £1,061.13 plus £590 by Standing Order. If you attend Mass in one of the other parishes and use envelopes from St Peter’s then do please put them into the collection wherever you attend Mass and they will find their way back to us. This is specially important if you are on GIFT AID. Equally if you are visiting from another parish you may leave your Offertory envelope here and we will return it to the right parish - honest!

Cafod - Thank you for your donations last week which amounted to £43.09 Mission Appeal - Thank you for your contributions which amounted to £1,305.09. Cleaning - Team 5 are on duty this week Callers - Could we ask that callers to the Presbytery please use the front door and also if you are putting an envelope through the letter box there is no need to ring the bell. References - Could we remind anybody who is putting Fr Peter down as a referee to contact him in person, not by phone or email. ROTAS FOR READERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY 10 00 a.m. MASS ARE ALL ON THE WEBSITE

Some useful phone numbers Stepping Hill Hospital Chaplaincy 419 5889 for requests for Holy Communion

To page the Catholic Chaplain in an emergency 483 1010 and ask for Catholic Chaplain St Peter’s Primary School 0161 483 2431 St Simon’s Primary School 0161 483 9696

St James High School 0161 482 6900 Harrytown High School 0161 430 5277 Aquinas College 0161 483 3237

St James' Catholic High School require a full time, permanent teacher of science, start date 1st September but will consider a start of January 2016 for the right candidate. Information from the school website www.stjamescatholichighschool.org.uk or contact Michelle McCuumesky on 0161 482 6900

Asda Car Park - Parishioners Beware The Asda car park operates a number plate recognition camera system. A photo is taken as you drive your car into the ca park, a second photo is taken as you leave. If your stay is longer than 1hr 30mins you are sent a fine for £40. The system operates 24/7.....even on a Sunday, with no quarter given for the faithful. Some Parishioners use this car park as an alternative to the church car park on Sunday's. The parishioners who use this alternative venue may not be aware especially on a Sunday that a post mass chat might take their stay over the 1hr 30min and therefore cost them £40! CHURCH REDECORATION Over the past couple of weeks the exterior of the Church, Presbytery and Parish Centre have been redecorated. The interior of the church will be done in September

St Peter’s Parish Centre The Centre is available for parties (birthday, wedding, anniversary, christenings etc) Bookings are to be made as follows: Friday to Sunday bookings requiring the bar and children’s parties on Saturday should be referred to the Bar Supervisor,Tracy , on 077799 63535, or the booking line 480 0741. (If you use this number you must clearly state that you want St Peters). For all other bookings Monday to Thursday or anyone wishing to use the Meeting Room phone Helen on 07854 928 072.

Theatre Trips All ticket prices, unless stated otherwise, include coach fare. Cheques should be made payable to ‘St Peters.’ Theatre Trips In addition to our evening theatre trips would anyone be interested in a matinee performance. If so, please put your name on the list on the Notice Board. NEW SHOW - Mack and Mabel at the Opera House, 22nd October. Cost £40. SOLD OUT. Payment overdue