St.

Josephs Catholic Church Bulletin 23 rd October 2011

Fr. John B. Winstanley, Parish Priest St. Josephs Presbytery, Woodlands Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4EP. Tel: 01253 737037

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A, Mass Book page 86

You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS SUN 23 30 Sunday Ordinary Time 6pm (Vigil) Andrew Billing 9.30am Ken & Margaret Hammond 5.05pm Parish 9am Frank Metcalf 7pm Thomas Patrick Gibson 9am Michael Octigan 9am Fr. F. Dickinson CSSR St Simon & St Jude, Apostles 9am William & Mary Murray 9am Private Intention st 31 Sunday in Ordinary Time 6pm (Vigil) Richard Thomas Whalley 9.30am Parish 5.05pm Edith Holdsworth
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TODAY is World Mission Sunday. This years theme is: Share your faith give life! The retiring collection is for MISSIO. (APF/Mill Hill). Envelopes available for any gift aid donations. SOLEMN EXPOSITION this weekend, after the Vigil Mass until 9pm and then on Sunday after the 9.30am Mass until Benediction at 4pm. Deacon Michael Harrison from St. Peters will be the Preacher. It would be wonderful to have as many people as possible at Benediction to close this special time of prayer. HOSPICE 200 CLUB: Today final collection of 12 annual subscription. We are hoping to reach 200 this year. New members welcome. A great way to support Trinity Hospice. HALF TERM PARISH WALK in the Arnside/Silverdale area: th Wednesday 26 October. Meet 9.45am at the Parish Hall. Families welcome, but no unaccompanied children please. Bring a packed lunch. Enquiries to Richard Jones (Tel: 727498). FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (June 2012): The programme of preparation for children in Yr 3 or above will be starting soon. Parents wishing their children to receive the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation are asked to phone Mrs Drake on 733985. There will be a meeting for parents with the Catechists th and Fr. John on Weds 16 Nov at 7pm in the Presbytery. PARISH SHOW CASE CELEBRATION on 19 /20 November, Feast of Christ the King. This is being organised by the parish pastoral team. The main purpose of the event is to showcase as many of the activities which take place in the parish to as many people as possible. There is so much to celebrate and to thank God for. If the event also encourages others to be involved and use their gifts, then this can only be a good thing too! Please would leaders of groups or activities take an information sheet this weekend from the back of church explaining practical details. Next weekend there will be special boards (light-weight and not too big) to collect from the sacristy for your group to prepare a small display. The pastoral team are happy to answer any questions and to help, just have a word with one of us. LANCASTER CATHEDRAL: Please see posters regarding: 1.Campion a play in 2 acts. Fri 28 , Oct 7.30p.m. th 2. Legion of Mary, Special Event Sat. 29 Oct, 11am. SOCIAL GROUP: Lytham Amateur Operatic SocietySongs from the Shows, Sat 12th November. Tickets available from weekend 29/30 October. 6 incl. pie & peas supper. HARVEST FAST DAY: Thank you on behalf of CAFOD and the recipients of their help. You very generously gave 1,506.53, inc. Gift Aid, in the Fast Day envelopes. YOUTH CLUB: A group of enthusiastic parishioners from St. Josephs and St. Peters have come together to run a joint youth club. The Club will be based in our Hall and will be on Thursday nights from 7pm 8.30pm every two weeks. Its open to young th people from Yr 6 upwards. The starting date is Thursday 17 November, 7pm 8.30pm. ANNUAL MASS COUNT: final count this weekend. THIS WEEK: Weds 9.45am Thu 7pm Half Term Parish Walk Bell Ringing.
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RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Friday after 9am Mass, Saturday 11am 12 noon and any time on request. PRAYER & DEVOTIONS Benediction Morning Prayer of the Church: October Rosary 1 Sun of the month 3pm Mon, Wed -Sat 8.45am. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri after 9am Mass and Tues 6.40pm Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Sat, 11am-12noon SICK: Please remember those who are sick, especially Anne Cartmell, Brian Clarke, Teresa Charles, Pat Metcalf, Bernard Jones, Betty Tattersall, Angela Livsey, Vera Myerscough, Vernon Eccles, Bernie Farish, Liam Herron, Christopher Hunter, Maureen Lundy, Pat Marion, Charles ONeill, Margaret Portelli, Barbara Gillett, Mary Strickland and Sadie Gribben. LATELY DEAD Please pray for the souls of Peter Walsh and Paul Bryant. ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for the souls of Canon Arthur Fleming, Hilde Burke, Frank Metcalfe, Alan Tinsley, Wing Commander Thomas Pat Gibson, Mary Gaffney, Marie Angela Kipling and Geof Read whose anniversaries occur about this time. FR JOHNS HOLY COMMUNION VISITS TO THE SICK on Friday morning: Lake View, Gisburn Ave, Boston Rd, Smithy Lane, Sherwood Rd and Edwinstowe Rd. COLLECTIONS: Thank you for last weeks collection Offertory Gift Aid 574.70 Non-Gift Aid 638.58 1213.28 Today there is a special collection for World Missions. Next weekend there will be a special collection for the Sick & Retired Priests Fund. 29/30 Oct Sat 6pm Sun 9.30am Sun 5.05pm Readers B Lavelle E Kelly P Crean Ministers Group C Group F J Berry, D & J Warwick
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The refrain for the new Gloria to be sung at 9.30am Mass: Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest. And on earth, peace on earth, Peace to people of good will.

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