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current pdf - St Michael`s and St Bernadette`s Parish, Whitefield
Together Times of Services this Week at St. Michael’s and St. Bernadette’s Whitefield Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 14th/15th February 2015 When the leper approached Jesus, he was, in fact, going against the Law. he should have called out to warn Jesus and the disciples that he was unclean and that they should keep away. Instead, in desperation, he comes to Jesus and speaks directly to Him. In his wretched state, he has seen in Jesus someone who could heal him - the question was did Jesus want to heal someone who was ritually unclean - who, some said, was leprous because of some sin? Jesus, of course, wants to and reaches out and touches him - strictly speaking, making Himself unclean in the process. At once (one of Mark’s favourite phrases again!) the man is healed. Jesus then brings things back to order and tells the man to follow the procedure laid down in the Law for re-admittance to the community. He is free to go and rejoin his family and, crucially, to go to the Temple and worship the God who has healed him. He is also asked not to speak openly of the healing - but questions would no doubt have been asked - and his joy would have loosened his tongue. Sadly, this meant that the One who had healed him was now, Himself, forced to stay in places where no-one else lived. However, His message is clear - the Kingdom is about re-including those who have been excluded and marginalised. ©Wellsprings 2015 Fr. Christopher Lough, Parish Priest St Bernadette’s Catholic Church 436 Bury New Road Whitefield Manchester M45 7SX Tel: 0161 766 2356 Fax: 0161 796 7877 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.whitefieldrc.org St Michael’s Office: 0161 766 5961 ST. BERNADETTE’S ST. MICHAEL’S Mon 9.00 am Service of Word and Communion 10.00 am Mass Tue 7.30 pm Mass 10.00 am Service of Word and Communion Wed Ash Wednesday 12.05 pm & 7.30 pm Mass 10.00 am Mass Thu 12.05 pm Mass 10.00 am Service of Word and Communion Fri 10.00 am Mass 12.05 pm Mass Sat 12.05 pm Mass 6.00 pm SUNDAY VIGIL MASS Sun 8.45 & 11.15 MASS 10.00 am MASS Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sat 11.30 - 12 noon 5.30 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sat 11.00 am - 12 noon The Prayer Group meets each Tuesday at 8.00 pm in the Lourdes Room at St Bernadette’s. THIS WEEK Tuesday - Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Wednesday - Ash Wednesday, beginning of the season of Lent. NEXT SUNDAY - 1st Sunday of Lent (B) Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 With a Bible or Sunday Missal prepare to hear, and respond to, the Word of God next weekend. Mass Intentions Received Lately Dead: Mary Josephine Conway; Bernard McGarraghy; Ivy Simpson; Ella Cusack; Vera Slater; Doreen McDermott. Anniversaries: Thomas Strogen; Mary Stretton. Sick: Peter Hughes. Other: Teresa Fitzgerald; Bernard & Josephine Green-60th Anniversary. Response to the Psalm: You are my refuge, O Lord; you fill me with the joy of salvation. Stay with us Lord on our Journey Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Re. Charity No: 250037 LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION: £1351.76 THIRD WORLD £208.87 Thank you A PROMISE FOR LENT. Many thanks to all those who have already volunteered to take part this year. Members of the PPC will be available again after each Mass this weekend to support you in choosing a ministry to experience during Lent. Remember, it is not a long term commitment, however, you would be very welcome if that is your wish! If you would like more information please call Sue McAvady (St. M’s) on 796 9036 or Mary Clerkin (St. B’s) on 796 0610. LENTEN REFLECTION - Date change – Now Saturday 14th March. Thanks to those who have already booked. Apologies for the date change. Sr. Catherine Darby will lead a morning of reflection in the Lourdes Room at St. Bernadette’s between 9.30am and 12 noon for parishioners from St Michael’s and St. Bernadette’s and local parishes. Those attending can choose to attend midday Mass and stay for soup and a roll. This will be a time for people to gently and prayerfully continue their spiritual preparation for Easter. Please add your name to the list in the porch if you would like to take part. Numbers are limited due to space. Lifts can be arranged. Donations accepted. Contact Paula Browne on 07780848220 if you would like more information. JOURNEY IN FAITH - RCIA –We will meet at the usual times and places this week: children at 5pm on Wednesday at St Michael’s and adults at 7.30 pm on Thursday in St Bernadette’s Lourdes Room. All are welcome – those who wish to find out more about living as Catholic Christians with us and those willing to be companions to them on that journey. FOOD BANK. Thank you to all who continue to support the SVP Food Bank so generously. A more permanent box has now been bought for the food and toiletry donations you leave in St Michael’s porch. The jug of Holy water has been moved into Church. You will find it by the Easter Candle at the rear of the sanctuary. CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR Sunday 22nd March from 10.30am - 3pm in St Michael’s Parish Hall. Tables available to book. Please ring 07954 179365. LIONS CLUB RACE NIGHT 21 st February, 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Social Club in aid of Graces Place the new children’s hospice. Tickets £5.00, includes hot supper, contact Cllr. Joan Grimshaw on 0161 766 3369 or Agnes Czernek 0161 796 1233. Also team wanted for the Manchester 10K run 10th May, to raise funds for Graces Place. If you are interested in joining a team contact Cllr. Joan Grimshaw on 0161 766 3369. RETURNING TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION COURSE at St Monica’s Sixth Form Centre, Bury Old Road, Prestwich M25 1JH on Friday, 6th March from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. This course is designed to help those who want to seek employment within a Roman Catholic school and for those who may want to return to Catholic education. For further details, please see leaflet at back of church or email [email protected] or telephone Caroline Burke on 0161 773 6436. FLAME 2, CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL, Wembley Arena, 7th March. Tickets are still available for Flame 2, which will be the largest Catholic youth event ever held in the UK. Matt Redman will be leading the music and a range of interesting people will be speaking, including Cardinal Luis Tagle, recently by the side of Pope Francis throughout his visit to the Philippines. The event is open to young people and young adults, Year 10 upwards. For a full programme and booking details, check out http://www.cymfed.org.uk/flame2 TEA AND COFFEE are served after 10 am Mass in the meeting room at St Michael’s and after 11.15 am Mass at St Bernadette’s Parish Centre. All welcome. WALK WITH ME There are copies of the daily prayer guides are at the back of church today. The suggested donation for the guides is £1, but if you do not have any change, please take them anyway. There are also Lent and Easter calendars. LENTEN DEANERY STATION MASSES will be at:Holy Family Rochdale, Thursday 26th February St. Mary’s Littleborough, Thursday 5th March Our Lady of Grace Prestwich, Thursday 12 th March St. Joseph’s Heywood, Thursday 19th March (Bishop John) All the Lenten Deanery Station Masses will begin at 7.30pm. PARISH ROOMS To hire or book the hall or other rooms in St Bernadette’s parish centre, please ring 766 2116. For St Michael’s hall or parish room please ring 07759 678753. For the Lourdes Room at St Bernadette’s, please ring 766 2356 or consult the calendar in the room. ST MICHAEL’S CLUBS Monday club meet every week from 1.45 pm – 3.45 pm and Over 50’s club every Thursday, from 2 pm – 4 pm in St Michael’s meeting room. Everyone welcome. TEA AND COFFEE are served after 10 am Mass in the meeting room at St Michael’s and after 11.15 am Mass at St Bernadette’s Social Centre. All welcome.