On a Journey of Faith

The Pastoral Area of Southport
On a Journey of Faith
The Baptism of the Lord 11th January 2015 Year B
FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE JOURNEY
As
we reflect on the Baptism of the Lord, we are
reminded once again of Jesus’ humility. In asking
John to baptise him, Jesus is making a clear
statement about the meaning of greatness, and the
respect he has for the ministry of others. His own
humility gave people the confidence to approach Him.
His respect gave people a feeling of worth that
enabled them to believe they could change. Meeting
Jesus people learnt that God really loved and valued
them. The Lord is always ready to renew us with His
Spirit and to help us in our mission. Through our own
Baptism we can be effective instruments of peace –
radiating the Joy of the Gospel. May his love and
truth shine through us, so that others may see the
goodness of God. Praise Him!
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL:
“Taking to heart the last words of the Lord Jesus, we will go into the world to
proclaim the Good News to the whole of Creation”.
St Marie’s
25 Seabank Road
Southport PR9 0EJ
Parish Priest: Father John Heneghan
Telephone: (01704) 531229
Fax: (01704) 512590
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.stmariessouthport.org.uk
Archdiocesan Website: www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk
Liturgical Week
Today – Baptism of the Lord
Wednesday – St Kentigen, (Secondry Patron of the
Archdiocese)
Friday –St Anthony, Abbot
Next Sunday – 2nd Sunday 0f Ordinary Time
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The Pastoral Area of Southport
St Marie’s
St Patrick’s
Holy Family
Fr John Heneghan
Fr Mark Madden
Fr Philip Gregory (Dean)
Mgr Peter Fleetwood
St Teresa’s
Canon John Gaine
St Joseph & Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr Atli Jonsson
Sacred Heart & St John Stone
Fr Tony Slingo
Tel: 531229
Tel: 228943
Tel: 532613
Tel: 566865
Tel: 568313
Tel: 577722
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Mass in Polish – is celebrated here at St Marie’s on the 1 and 3
Sunday’s of the month at 3pm.
Mass in Indian (Malayalam) – is celebrated here at St Marie’s on the last
Thursday of each month at 6p.m
Marian Centre for Evangelisation – this wonderful resource of our
parish is behind the Church.. For more info.
Tel: 07544768483 email: [email protected],
website: www.mariancentre.org.uk
FAREWELL AND WELCOME
We join in prayer at this time with
the Parishes of Sacred Heart and St
John Stone as they farewell the Augustinians,
who have served them for so many years, and
welcome their new Parish Priest Fr Tony
Slingo.
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CHURCH RESTORATION
Major work on the Church started on January
5th and will continue for many months. During
this period the normal weekday services,
including 12 noon Mass, will take place in the
Marian Centre…..all the weekend services will
continue in Church as normal. Thanks for your
patience and prayer!
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BEREAVEMENT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
The Next meeting of the bereavement
friendship group will be on Wednesday 21st
January. This and all future meetings will be
held in the Walsingham room of The Marian
Centre from 10am – 11am whilst repairs to the
Church are ongoing. We look forward to seeing
you there, and sharing some conversation and
refreshments with you.
Walking with Pope Francis
‘If we succeed in expressing
adequately and with beauty the
essential content of the Gospel, surely
this message will speak to the deepest
yearnings of people’s hearts………..we
have a treasure of life and love which
cannot deceive, and a message which
cannot mislead or disappoint……..it is a
truth which is never out of date because
it reaches that part of us which nothing
else can reach’ (from his letter to us ‘the Joy of
the Gospel’)
GOSPEL JOY - every Saturday at St Marie's in the Emmaus
Room of the Parish House anyone is welcome to join me at
1p.m. for a cuppa and half an hours sharing on the Word we
are to receive in the Saturday evening / Sunday morning
Mass’.
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End of Christmastide
As we finish this wonderful season today with the
feast of the Baptism of the Lord we praise the Lord for
all the blessings He’s showered down upon us and all
those we’ve lifted up to Him in prayer. We now enter
Ordinary time in the Church’s Liturgical Year until
February 18th – Ash Wednesday
VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP
To support those exploring Vocations to the
Priesthood in our diocese, a monthly day of
recollection has been organised for the first
Saturday of each month. These days will help men
who feel called to ordained ministry to discover
more about diocesan priesthood and meet others
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 first
day of recollection will take place on Saturday 7th
February at St. Charles’ Presbytery, 224 Aigburth Road,
Liverpool.
For further information, please contact Fr James Preston
at [email protected] or 0151 727 2493.
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VOCATIONS WEEKEND
For young women (20s and 30s)
Theme: Discerning God's Call in my life
Dates: 23rd - 25th January 2015
Location: Liverpool
There will be input from the FCJ sisters on different
aspects of vowed life, and time for prayer, reflection and
discussion with other young women who are also
considering a vocation to religious life.
For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ
at [email protected] or visit our
website www.fcjsisters.org
SANDYMOUNT RETREAT HOUSE
Days of Reflection
th
Saturday 28 February - Lenten Day of Reflection
Led by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon
Saturday 14th March - Preparing for Easter
Led by Father Daniel O’Leary
£20 per day, simple lunch included
More information at [email protected]
Or www.sandymountretreats.org.uk
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R.C.I.A
The next meeting will be on January 13th. at 7pm We will
explore –.Channels of love – The Sacraments We hold all
those walking the Journey of Faith in our love and prayer.
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WEDDINGS - Congratulations to Ann Marie and Lee Cropper
who were married here last Thursday. May they grow in the love
of the Lord.
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New Year’s Prayer
May God make your year a happy one.
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you desire to be there to help.
May God’s love, peace, hope and joy fill your year ahead
COLLECTIONS
Offertory………….£956.58
Last Week’s Retiring Collection… £652.21 C.A.F.O.D
This week’s Retiring Collection…. Pro-Life
Next Week’s Retiring Collection… S.V.P
Thank you so much for your kind generosity!
ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS
Marian-Care – £85, £6, £20, £10, £10, £10,
Flowers - £10, £10, £10
We hold in prayer all who are sick in body, mind or
spirit and those who care for them; also those who
have died and gone before us marked with the sign of
faith… Hilda Gibson… (Requiem Tuesday 20th
10.30a.m. at Holy Family Church)
May those who grieve their passing come to
experience the peace of the Risen Christ.
The Parish House is open from 10.00am to 12.00 noon and from
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Mon- Fri for general enquiries, e.g. Mass
Cards, and to feed the homeless and those in need.
Week Commencing 11th January 2015
First Mass of
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Monday
Sunday
6pm
9am
11am
12 Noon
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
12 Noon
12 Noon
12 Noon
12 Noon
12 Noon
6pm
9am
11am
Leo Hopwood
Michael Keenan
People of the Parish
Service of The Word &
Holy Communion
Jack Morris
Cathy Rochford
Karen Morgan
Jack Boyle
Fiona Scanlon
Joseph Francis Yearsley
People of the Parish
Michael Joseph Macneil
The Rosary will be prayed Monday
to Saturday after 12 00 Noon Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Tuesday to Saturday 11.30 to 12.00 noon
(or by appointment with Father John)
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday to Saturday 11.30 to 12.00 noon
Liverpool RC Archdiocese Trustees Inc.
Registered Charity No. 232709