Pray for the Dead
Please pray for our dead on their anniversaries
Fr Henry Healy, Fr David Logue, Canon Edward Heery, Fr Harold Cahill,
Fr Alfred Clements, Pope Pius XII, John Butler, Kathleen Wetton, Tom Atkinson, Jean-Marie Mathieu, Doris Kelly, Deric Wheeler, James Wood, Sheelagh Sheridan, Adele Petronis, Ethel Shepherd, Alan Adamson, Kathleen Lionet, Walter Wood, Daphne Sounes, James Roberton, Joyce Pycroft, Henry Hart, Thomas Gunsell, Ronald Ballard, Mary Sawyer, Julia Shields & Amelia Eaglesfield.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Twenty-seventh Sunday
First reading Genesis 2: 18-24
Second reading Hebrews 2: 9-11
Gospel Mark 10: 2-16
Eucharistic Prayer 3
Preface Sunday 2
Saturday 4th October
5.30pm Mass Eileen Pearson, RIP (Anniversary)
Sunday 5th October
8am Mass Intentions of Charlene, Ronnie & Lexy Fermento
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Stella Hale, RIP
1.30pm Polish Mass
4.00pm Harry Bellizzi (RIP) - Extraordinary Form
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Twenty-sixth Sunday
Dear friends in Christ
The liturgical readings for this Sunday speak to us of the extension of the Kingdom of Christ. Every circumstance in life is an opportunity for bringing this about. As the Second Vatican Council said:
Wherever God opens a door for the word in order to declare the mystery of Christ, then the living God, and He whom He has sent for the salvation of all, Jesus Christ, are confidently and perseveringly proclaimed to all men
Ad Gentes 13
Many people depend upon our word and example if they are to receive the grace to see and follow Christ. We who have received the gift of faith should always feel the need to share it. This effort should be a prime motivation of our life. The apostolic mission of the Church is not the preserve of the Clergy, or specially commissioned groups; it is the task of every Christian. With the lives of the first Christians as our model, we should examine the actuality of our apostolate in the midst of the world. We can keep in mind the words of the Gospel this Sunday: If anyone gives you a cup of water to drink, just because you belong to Christ, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward. What will be the Lord’s reward for us if we bring many souls to him?
With these thoughts in mind, next weekend I have invited Survive-Miva to the Parish to tell us something of the important work they do in providing transport in missionary parts of the world. I hope this, our annual Mission Appeal, will inspire us to see and understand how much the Church struggles in other parts of the world and how by our practical charity we can help our brothers and sisters in the Faith come to live fuller lives in Christ and His Church. God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-sixth Sunday
Dear friends in Christ
The liturgical readings for this Sunday speak to us of the extension of the Kingdom of Christ. Every circumstance in life is an opportunity for bringing this about. As the Second Vatican Council said:
Wherever God opens a door for the word in order to declare the mystery of Christ, then the living God, and He whom He has sent for the salvation of all, Jesus Christ, are confidently and perseveringly proclaimed to all men
Ad Gentes 13
Many people depend upon our word and example if they are to receive the grace to see and follow Christ. We who have received the gift of faith should always feel the need to share it. This effort should be a prime motivation of our life. The apostolic mission of the Church is not the preserve of the Clergy, or specially commissioned groups; it is the task of every Christian. With the lives of the first Christians as our model, we should examine the actuality of our apostolate in the midst of the world. We can keep in mind the words of the Gospel this Sunday: If anyone gives you a cup of water to drink, just because you belong to Christ, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward. What will be the Lord’s reward for us if we bring many souls to him?
With these thoughts in mind, next weekend I have invited Survive-Miva to the Parish to tell us something of the important work they do in providing transport in missionary parts of the world. I hope this, our annual Mission Appeal, will inspire us to see and understand how much the Church struggles in other parts of the world and how by our practical charity we can help our brothers and sisters in the Faith come to live fuller lives in Christ and His Church. God bless you all!
Msgr Kevin Hale
Twenty-sixth Week
Monday 28th St Wenceslaus, Martyr
9am Mass Noreen Kelleher, RIP (Anniversary)
Tuesday 29th Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
9am Mass Paul Joseph Swann, RIP & his family still living
Wednesday 30th St Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church
9am Mass Intentions of Richard Poole
Thursday 1st October St Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux), Virgin, Doctor of the Church
9am Mass Ronnie Ollie, RIP (Anniversary)
Friday 2nd The Holy Guardian Angels - Harvest Fast Day
12noon Mass CWL Intentions
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 3rd Our Lady on Saturday
10am Mass Intentions of Fatima Balolong
Twenty-sixth Week
Monday 28th St Wenceslaus, Martyr
9am Mass Noreen Kelleher, RIP (Anniversary)
Tuesday 29th Ss Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
9am Mass Paul Joseph Swann, RIP & his family still living
Wednesday 30th St Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church
9am Mass Intentions of Richard Poole
Thursday 1st October St Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux), Virgin, Doctor of the Church
9am Mass Ronnie Ollie, RIP (Anniversary)
Friday 2nd The Holy Guardian Angels - Harvest Fast Day
12noon Mass CWL Intentions
12.30pm Exposition after Mass until
8pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Saturday 3rd Our Lady on Saturday
10am Mass Intentions of Fatima Balolong
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
Friday 2 October
Your support and donations this Harvest Fast Day will enable our partners to work with people across the world to have access to tools and training, and empower them to become self-sufficient despite living in the most difficult of conditions.
Our donations this Fast Day will also be used to fund our partners’ work in Europe and the Middle East to support those affected by the refugee crisis.
Gift envelopes and prayer cards are available at the back of the church.
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
Friday 2 October
Your support and donations this Harvest Fast Day will enable our partners to work with people across the world to have access to tools and training, and empower them to become self-sufficient despite living in the most difficult of conditions.
Our donations this Fast Day will also be used to fund our partners’ work in Europe and the Middle East to support those affected by the refugee crisis.
Gift envelopes and prayer cards are available at the back of the church.
St Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday 27 September is the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul
The parish community has been very generous financially and we also received donations from local Trust funds. This enabled us to visit families in need in the parish, support parishioners to go on pilgrimages to Lourdes and, at Christmas, to purchase gifts of clothing for the homeless centre and vouchers for residents of the young ex-offenders hostel in York Road. A generous legacy from a deceased parishioner will finance three schemes.
St Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday 27 September is the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul
The parish community has been very generous financially and we also received donations from local Trust funds. This enabled us to visit families in need in the parish, support parishioners to go on pilgrimages to Lourdes and, at Christmas, to purchase gifts of clothing for the homeless centre and vouchers for residents of the young ex-offenders hostel in York Road. A generous legacy from a deceased parishioner will finance three schemes.
200 Club
This month’s winners:
- £150 Mr G Clarke 214
- £100 Mrs P Mansfield 72
- £75 Mr P J Scott 143
- £50 Mrs A M Rothwell 116
- £25 Mr R Carlton 27
Recently we have lost members — we need 20 to reach our target of 200. Subscription is £5 each month by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to join, fill in a form from the back of the church or call Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
200 Club
This month’s winners:
- £150 Mr G Clarke 214
- £100 Mrs P Mansfield 72
- £75 Mr P J Scott 143
- £50 Mrs A M Rothwell 116
- £25 Mr R Carlton 27
Recently we have lost members — we need 20 to reach our target of 200. Subscription is £5 each month by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to join, fill in a form from the back of the church or call Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
Jazz Evening: the Daisy Bowlers supported by DBJQ
Saturday 17th October in the Parish Centre
£12 each
Tickets available from Nina Bridgeman on 474536
Bring your own drink and nibbles
Sincere thanks to everyone who supported our summer raffle, which raised over £1,000. This money will be used to help homeless people and on projects in our area.
Serving the Homeless
Jazz Evening: the Daisy Bowlers supported by DBJQ
Saturday 17th October in the Parish Centre
£12 each
Tickets available from Nina Bridgeman on 474536
Bring your own drink and nibbles
Sincere thanks to everyone who supported our summer raffle, which raised over £1,000. This money will be used to help homeless people and on projects in our area.
Serving the Homeless
HARP
A huge thank you to parishioners for the recent donations of men’s and women’s clothing as well as the night-pack items, tinned and dried foods. This month’s wish list: hats, gloves, scarves and boxer shorts (new), night-pack items of crisps, individually wrapped biscuits and cakes, juice cartons, tins of tuna, UHT milk.
14+ Youth Group
The Young Catholics of Leigh had their first meeting back after the summer break on Wednesday night in the Parish Centre at 7:30. They discussed why it is important to be Catholic in today’s society, the relationship between science and faith and the reasons we confess our sins to a priest with a presentation, a talk, a video and discussion. There was pizza, lots of friendly chat and questions, and everyone had a great time.
Wednesday 30 September at St John Fisher Church
Ordination to transitional deacon of Michael Halsall by Bishop Alan
This will be a rare opportunity to experience an Ordination, a really special event in the life of the Church.
Wednesday 7 October at Brentwood Cathedral
Youth Mass with the diocese
Saturday 10 October 1:45-5pm at Westminster Cathedral
Rosary Crusade
We will process with Cardinal Nichols to Brompton Oratory for Benediction. Afterwards we will find somewhere to eat together.
Sunday 11 October
John Pridmore is coming to talk to us about his journey of faith from East End Gangster to travelling Evangelist!
Wednesday 14 October in the Parish Centre
Young Catholics of Leigh meeting
All are invited: you will be made very welcome!
If you are joining us for any of these events please let Mark know on 0795 101 8735 or mark@landbtechnical.com
Get involved in your Youth Group now and become part of something really special!
14+ Youth Group
The Young Catholics of Leigh had their first meeting back after the summer break on Wednesday night in the Parish Centre at 7:30. They discussed why it is important to be Catholic in today’s society, the relationship between science and faith and the reasons we confess our sins to a priest with a presentation, a talk, a video and discussion. There was pizza, lots of friendly chat and questions, and everyone had a great time.
Wednesday 30 September at St John Fisher Church
Ordination to transitional deacon of Michael Halsall by Bishop Alan
This will be a rare opportunity to experience an Ordination, a really special event in the life of the Church.
Wednesday 7 October at Brentwood Cathedral
Youth Mass with the diocese
Saturday 10 October 1:45-5pm at Westminster Cathedral
Rosary Crusade
We will process with Cardinal Nichols to Brompton Oratory for Benediction. Afterwards we will find somewhere to eat together.
Sunday 11 October
John Pridmore is coming to talk to us about his journey of faith from East End Gangster to travelling Evangelist!
Wednesday 14 October in the Parish Centre
Young Catholics of Leigh meeting
All are invited: you will be made very welcome!
If you are joining us for any of these events please let Mark know on 0795 101 8735 or mark@landbtechnical.com
Get involved in your Youth Group now and become part of something really special!
Money Matters
Offertory Thank you for your generous offerings totalling £1,783.14
Counters Bob Hall, Kitty Edwards and Bernadette Lane
Newsletter folders Tom and Rita O’Callaghan