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 St Joseph's Church |
Welcome To St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lancaster with St Robert’s in Halton Fr Andrew Broster, Parish Priest Rev Stephen Pendlebury, Deacon St Joseph’s Church is a Parish of the Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocese Registered Charity, no. 234331. Slyne Rd, Lancaster. LA1 2HU. Tel 01524 32493 |
St Robert's Chapel |
Newsletter for Sunday 7th August 2005 |
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19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
REFLECTION The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year (22nd-29th July) appears to have been a huge success. Most of the pilgrims say they have benefited greatly from the time spent there; the liturgies and music, the spiritual and pastoral guidance given by the clergy, the prayer time shared with one another and the social activity enjoyed by all. The theme this year in Lourdes is the Lord’s invitation, "Come to me all you who suffer". Jesus says, "come to me" all who are troubled in any way –physically, mentally, psychologically, emotionally or spiritually. In other words, he is inviting us to have faith in him to save us. When so much in our lives threatens to overwhelm us, Jesus says "Courage, do not be afraid".
For the disciples, the experience of the storm on the lake becomes too much for them and Jesus is not with them. However, all of a sudden he appears on the raging sea and tries to calm them. Ready to demonstrate his faith in Jesus, Peter gets out of the boat to meet him. On the way, he panics at what is happening all around him and he goes down and, like a drowning man clutching at straw, he cries out for help. The Lord reaches out and pulls Peter out of the deluge. He asks only one question, "Why did you doubt?"
St Matthew’s account is like a parable, which represents the experience of life for all of us. God appears often to be far away, while we struggle with disasters, fears and afflictions. Sometimes we do make headway alone, but things get the better of us. While we cannot see God, we must have faith that he is aware of us and what is happening. We must have courage and he will appear at the most unexpected moment and give us the peace only he has the power to give. Father Andrew
ASSUMPTA EST MARIA IN CAELUM – LET US REJOICE
Next Sunday (14th Aug) is the Solemn Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven. (Transferred from 15th Aug.). There will be a service with Rosary, Litany of Our Lady, Vespers and Solemn Benediction at 3pm in St Joseph’s Church. Please make every effort to come and honour Mary on this wonderful feast.
COLOGNE 2005 Please pray for the young people of our Diocese who are going to Cologne for the World Youth Gathering with Pope Benedict XVI. They are in Germany between 11th-22nd August and are due to attend Mass with the Pope at the end of their visit. Pray also for our Seminarians who will meet the Holy Father personally, in a private audience with Seminarians from all over the world.
REST IN PEACE In recent weeks, a number of parishioners have asked if they could put their minds at rest by arranging their own funeral liturgy while they have the chance. At first glance, this might look a bit morbid, but in fact, it can be quite the opposite. Putting in order the type of service, readings, prayers, hymns, the place of committal, even choice of Funeral Directors, can leave people happy that all will be well for family and friends when the Lord calls them to their rest. I would be very happy to help in any way that I can. Father Andrew
FAMINE IN BURKINA FASO. As you have all heard on the news, drought conditions prevail, not only in Niger, but also in Burkina Faso its neighbour. Father Paul Nazotin has told us, in e-mails, that the country has some food, but because of its shortage, the prices asked for it are extremely high. Many poor people cannot afford it. We have told him to use some of his funds to help these people and we shall take up a collection at St Joseph’s & St Robert’s to help with these expenses. It is a collection, which literally will save lives, so we ask all to be generous. Money, either in cheques (made out to Marion Lawton) or cash, can be given to Fr. Andrew, Marion, or Joyce or Frank Malone, as soon as possible. Thank you. M L.
CLEATOR PILGRIMAGE -YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST –
Mary, Woman of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Lourdes, Cleator. The Diocesan Pilgrimage for the Year of The Eucharist will take place on Sunday 11th Sept. Mass & Blessing of the Sick 3.00pm, Principal Celebrant -Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue.
Teas are available after the Pilgrimage at The Grove Court Hotel (next to the Grotto) cost £5. Booking for teas, must be made with Cath Fitzsimmons before 22nd Aug. All other enquiries to St Mary’s Priory, Cleator.
WALKING WITH GOD – Sat 17th Sept. 11am -5pm. St. Bede’s, Carlisle. A Day of Prayer and Reflection, drawing from the richness of the Carmelite spiritual tradition. All welcome, for more information, see notice board at the back of church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK Mon. 8th Aug - St. Dominic, - Memorial.
Tues. 9th Aug - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), -Feast
Wed 10th Aug - St. Lawrence (Deacon), - Feast.
Thurs 11th Aug- St. Clare of Assisi, -Memorial.
Sunday 14th August-The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemn Holy Day of Obligation (Transferred from 15th August).
OFFERTORY: 31st July St Joseph’s £416.88p St Robert’s £86.00p
Catholic Caring Services St Joseph’s £62.76p St Robert’s £54.53p
200 Club 2nd Aug No 10 M Bennison (H) £5.00p
PLEASE COLLECT A.S.A.P There are quite a number of plates, dishes & trays left over from the Jacobs Join for Fr. Andrew’s Celebration here last month. Please check if they are yours, and take them away a.s.a.p. Father Andrew
ANNIVERSARIES ABOUT THIS TIME - James Power, Howard Gater,
Donald MacPhee, William Sandham, Ann Metcalfe, Charles Mullin, Harry Howse
Charles Gregson, Grace Skeates, Brian McGinty, Francis Vass, Margaret Fyfe,
Teresa Gardener, Gladys Wellburn, Richard Branson, Joseph Callan,
Anne Brash, Elliot Dobson, C Doherty, Violet Goulding, Catherine McNicholas,
Mary Simpson, Robert Barber, Winifred Farrington, Mary Robinson,
Bertha Dixon, Paul Montgomery, Terence West and Margaret Wilson.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, Rest In Peace. Amen.
19th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (page 62) INTENTIONS MINISTERS
St Joseph's Sat. Vigil Bertha Wilson
St Robert’s
Margaret Wareing
St Joseph's
People of the Parish
Sat 6th Aug Sun7th Aug
6.30pm 9.30am
11.00am
Reader B
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Comm. M
Q
Dominic (Danny) Kilifin Mon 8th Aug 10.00am Silver Wedding Anniversary Tue 9th Aug 10.00am 10.00am
10.00am
6.45pm-7.45pm
10.00am
For Intercession of St Jude Wed 10th Aug Grateful thanks for favours received. St Robert’s –
Eucharistic Adoration
Albert Speight
Thur 11th Aug Fri. 12th Aug
Hospice Mass (Staff & Residents) St Joseph’s -
Divine Mercy Prayers
Young Leona
CONFESSIONS
Sat 13th Aug after Mass until
2.00pm 2.45pm-3.15pm
10.00am
11.00am
CONFESSIONS - 5.30pm-6.15pm 20th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR St Joseph's Sat. Vigil In Thanksgiving
Sat. 13th Aug 6.30pm Reader C
Comm. N
St Robert's People of the Parish
Sun 14th Aug 9.30am St Joseph's James Tyrell
Sun 14th Aug 11.00am J R NOTICES
1. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon- Fri after 10am Mass
2. Prayer Meeting at the Hospice Chapel every Monday Eve at 7.30pm
3. St Joseph’s Divine Mercy Prayers every Friday - 2.45pm -3.15pm
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