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Josephs Catholic Church Bulletin 8 th Jan 2012

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

The Epiphany of the Lord, Mass Book pages 115/8 The sight of the star filled them with delight
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS SUN 8 Epiphany 6pm (Vigil) 9.30am 5.05pm TEA & COFFEE in the hall after the 9.30am Mass. All welcome. Norah & Thomas Johnson Bridie Cassidy Parish RECYCLING: The recycling bins behind the church hall are always available for use if you want to avoid storing cardboard, paper, bottles & jars for the fortnightly collection. Its all part of our Live Simply project in association with CAFOD. PASTORAL LETTER: Many of you took a copy of Bishop Campbells New Year letter last Sunday. More copies have been printed if anyone else would like one. HOUSE GROUPS: One of the three groups in the parish will be meeting this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm for prayer and scripture reflection. You are welcome - please tel. 727498 for details. YOUTH CLUB this Thursday in the Hall from 7pm until 8.30pm. The leaders look forward to welcoming back our young people from Yr. 6 upwards as we launch into the New Year and plan our activities. New members welcome. CHILDRENS MASS next Sunday at 9.30am. INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS DUBLIN 2012: The Diocese is planning to take a group by coach and ferry to the International Eucharistic Congress Dublin. The coach will depart th from Lancaster on the morning of Thurs 14 June & depart from th Dublin on the afternoon of Monday 18 June. The cost will be around 400 per person, including registration, coach & ferry, bed & breakfast accommodation for 4 nights. This is based on a full coach of 60 pilgrims and sharing rooms. Single rooms will cost more but can be arranged. The deadline for registration to join the st Diocesan pilgrimage is Jan 31 2012. For information & registration please contact: Deacon Nick Donnelly, 01229 821866 or nickdonnelly@hotmail.com. The International Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of Catholics from around the world, of all ages and backgrounds, to celebrate and focus on the place of the Eucharist in our lives and the life of the Church. YOUNG PEOPLE: Please see notices on the board regarding events for young people: Flame Wembley Arena 24 March 2012 (apply ASAP) Lourdes 19-29 July 2012 (year 11) Taize 11-20 August 2012 (18 & above) Big Walk 7-9 September 2012 (16 & above) th Note the deadline for Lourdes & Taize is 27 January 2012. All booking forms and further details can be found online at www.castleriggmanor.co.uk ST. JOSEPHS S.V.P. is very grateful for the Christmas gifts and donations; also for prayers and financial support in the collection boxes throughout last year. Many thanks and God Bless. TABOR: The programme for the Carmelite Retreat House in Preston is now out for the next 6 months. Copies at the back of church & at www.tabor-preston.org
Ministers Group B Group E M & J French, A Cawthorn

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The Baptism of the Lord 9am Paul Meskell (sick) 7pm Bernard & Mollie Sheridan 9am Mike & Marie Armer 9am Helena Olive St Kentigern 9am Mrs Finegan 9am Florence & Arthur Eaton-Lee 2 Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B 6pm (Vigil) Anne Cartmell 9.30am Michael Cookson 5.05pm Parish
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RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Friday after 9am Mass, Saturday 11am 12 noon and any time on request. PRAYER & DEVOTIONS st Benediction 1 Sun of the month 3pm Morning Prayer of the Church: Mon, Wed -Sat 8.45am. Holy Rosary Tues 6.40pm Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Sat 11am-12noon
SICK: Please remember those who are sick, especially Les Charles, Joan Benson, Brian Clarke, Teresa Charles, Betty Tattersall, Vera Myerscough, Vernon Eccles, Bernie Farish, Liam Herron, Christopher Hunter, Maureen Lundy, Pat Marion, Charles ONeill, Margaret Portelli, Barbara Gillett, Paul Meskell and Mary Strickland LATELY DEAD Please pray for the soul of Bernard Jones. ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for the souls of Mechtild A J Rogowicz, Rose Marsden, Catherine Metcalf, Honoria T Poole, Thelma & Hugo Coulter, Peter G Seryem, Eileen McDonald, Hilda M Hadfield, Joseph Wilkes, Keith M Mason, Patrick & James ODea, Kathleen Kenny, Terence Burke, Elizabeth Meyler, John Dunn, Eileen Hutchinson, Dominic McDonnell, Michael Toman, Neil Manners, John McRink and Agnes Snape whose anniversaries occur about this time. FR JOHNS HOLY COMMUNION VISITS TO THE SICK on Friday morning: Priory Court, Starr Hills and Belmar. COLLECTIONS: Thank you for last weeks collection: Offertory Gift Aid 544.35 Non-Gift Aid 608.13 1152.48 14/15 Jan Sat 6pm Sun 9.30am Sun 5.05pm Readers E Gillett Children M French

HALL & GARAGE TIDY UP! If you could help tidy up the hall & garage, clearing out things we dont need, and keeping the things th we do, please come along on Sat. 14 Jan at 9.30am. THIS WEEK: Tues 7.30pm Thurs 7.00pm Thurs 7.00pm Fri 2.00pm Fri 7.30pm Sat 9.30am Sun 10.45am House Group (tel.727498) Bell ringing Youth Group Tea & Chat Party Choir Garage & Hall tidy up House Group Leaders

MASS BOOKS: EPIPHANY Introductory Rite page 7 Prayers & Readings page 115/8 Creed page 11 Preface page 53 Eucharistic Prayer III page 28 Communion Rite page 43

Parish Website: www.st-josephsansdell.net LANCASTER DIOCESAN TRUSTEES REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 234331