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QUICK GOSPEL: The Gospel speaks of a still more glorious restoration. John the Baptist, herald of Jesus, appears, calling us to turn again to God. John announces that all humanity is to see 'the salvation of God,' anticipating the preaching of the Gospel to all nations. ( St. Beuno's )

ST. BEUNO'S PREGO THEME: During this season of Advent we seek the true meaning of repentance in preparation for the coming of Jesus. We pray to leave aside anything that might hinder and blind us to God's love, and to become even more open to a deepening, faith-filled relationship with the Lord.

GOSPEL FOR THE FAMILY: Today the Gospel presents John the Baptist. It is important to know the time and place of activity of the Baptist. These are the same times and the same places in which Jesus, the Messiah, acted. God has truly become flesh! We prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus: It took place in Bethlehem, near Jerusalem, at the same time as John. ( evangeli.net )

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: The feats of engineering hinted at in the citations from Isaiah may seem physically daunting but are even more of a challenge on the intended spiritual level. The highway is for our God; and we could ask what in me impedes his way; how do I block the arrival of the Lord in my life? More positively, I could ask myself what do I do so that the Gospel may come alive in my life? With such co-operation from me, the Lord can, and will bring to completion what He has begun. ( Fr. Kieran O'Mahony, osa )

SACRED SCRIPTURE: You will seek the Lord your God and you will find Him if you search after Him with all your heart and soul.

( Deuteronomy 4:29-31 )

SAINTLY GEMS: Since the mercy of God is everywhere great, let us bless him, and also because He has sent unto us the spirit of truth to guide us into all truth. ( St. Peter of Alexandria )

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.( Jms. Baldwin

When hope can't be found, seek out a friend and borrow theirs. ( Anon )

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: Please donate something if you can. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR FR. PETER: The best present you can give me is no present at all! Just say a prayer for me and donate to the Christmas flowers. You are wonderful people and our house used to be groaning with gifts year in and year out for which we were always so grateful. This year is different as you will appreciate. Thank you.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: Well, we have 'christened' it and we will all have our own views on it, I am sure. This will be the Mass for the next fifty years or so apparently!!

CHRISTMAS TOYS AND BOOKS: Leave any items outside the garage or bring to church on Sundays. Thank you.

CHORLEY FOOD BANK: We can take as much as you can give. Think of the present cost of living, and families with children at Christmas who will be finding it difficult. Perhaps we can show our gratitude to God by giving to others. Thank you.

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays of Advent at noon. St. Mary's every Saturday at 4.15pm.

SERVICE OF SORROW: St. Gregory's next Sunday 15th. December at 3:00pm

ADVENT PRAYERS: God of forgiveness I turn to you in my great weakness and beg for your help. Let me feel the joy growing in my heart as I anticipate your coming. I hear the message of the prophets of old and know that the Messiah will bring new life and new ways of living. From the humbleness of my life, help me to grow and bloom and hear the words that will change the world. ( Creighton Ministries SJ )

Fr. Peter Charles Crowther, obl.sbso | The Presbytery, Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8SD | Tel 01254 830 995 | Archdiocese of Liverpool 1199714

Please pray for Pope Francis and Archbishop Malcolm McMahon

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DIRECT DEBIT MANDATE: During the Lockdown, we still need to keep our Parish funds afloat. You can use the Direct Debit Mandate. Download the Form and fill it in and then send it to your Bank. Make sure you put the Parish number 102 on the Form and the Account Number. Let Kath Clemson know any change of amount so that she can adjust the Gift Aid Records. You can get Kath on 01254 831 624. Download form here!

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Fr. Peter Charles Crowther, obl.sbso

01254 830 995

Email: moorlandsanctuary@rcaol.org.uk

Parish Administrator and Catechist: Jane Gilbertson, B.Ed. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hort), CTC.

Advent 2C, 8th. December, 2024

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Hand in hand w1ith Jesus Rosary for world peace please.

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