SUNDAY'S GOSPEL: The widow persists in seeking justice from the unrighteous judge. Aware how easy it can be for us to lose heart, Jesus wants us to be like the widow and persevere in our own prayer, trusting deeply that God hears us; confident that every prayer is heard, even if the response is not immediate. We have a God who is faithful and on whom we can depend. ( St. Beuno's )
PREGO THEME: As Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year, we continue to pray for peace and justice. We ask that the Holy Spirit will guide our prayer, helping us to persist and not lose heart. ( St. Beuno's )
SACRED SCRIPTURE: Jesus said, Will not God bring about justice for those who cry out to Him day and night? ( Luke 18
TAIZE: Blessed are you Christ Jesus, you open our eyes to the immense love that God, who loved us first, has for each one of us. This love draws us and leads us on the way of eternity, on which you go ahead of us. Yes, you will bring us back to life with you.
SAINTLY GEMS: This Beloved of ours is merciful and good. Besides, He so deeply longs for our love that He keeps calling us to come closer. ( St. Teresa of Avila )
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: St. John Henry Newman will be declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo on 1st. November at the all Saints Mass in Rome.
GAZA COLLECTION: The Collection for Gaza over two weekends realised £577.95 which an amazing amount for our little parish. It will go straight to where it is needed. Thank you.
HALF TERM: School is on holiday for two weeks. Have a good time and keep safe!
CLOCKS GO BACK: Next weekend. Long, dark nights. Some like them and others don't!
UP TO DATE: It was important that I keep you up to date with my health situation and I am grateful for your support. It is good that I am now able to sit down to say Mass.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME: It was wonderful to see you with us! Come when you want and be certain of a warm welcome. We are all part of the same Eucharistic Family!!
NEWSLETTERS: We are all having a rest. Mass Sheets will be provided and if there is any news I will announce it during Mass. Thanks. Newsletters return on Sunday 9th. November.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: 9th. November.
ROSARY LAST SATURDAY: The Rosary for Peace celebrated by Pope Leo in St. Peter's Square in the dusk and lights of the evening was beautiful, ending with Benediction. Bit of the old Catholic Faith again!!
CANONISATIONS: Pope Leo will canonise seven new Saints on this World Mission Sunday.
PIOUS LISTS: The purple box is at the front of the church. Lists and Stipends can go in the same envelopes. Gift-aid in a 'Gift-aid' envelope?
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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!
Parish Priest
Bury Lane
Withnell
PR6 8SD
Tel: 01254 830 995
Email: moorlandsanctuary@gmail.com
Catechist/Safeguarding: Kate Perkins
The Moorland Sanctuary
Hand in hand with Jesus
Bishops, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese whose anniversaries are about now as well as Mary Connolly, Vincent Wyse, Edward Neary, George Holt, Ann Quinn, Cliff Jones, Agnes Mee, Maurice Richmond, Dorothea Richmond, Neil Shaw, Fr. Martin Brogan, Sylvia Farrell, David Walmsley, Helen Nickson, Lydia Maher, Alan Mackie, Tony Jolly.
Archbishop Patrick Kelly, Iain Rushton, Rachel Mason and many others.
- Friday: St Antony Mary Claret
- NO PUBLIC MASSES THIS WEEK OR EXPOSITION
- Wednesday: St. John Paul II
- Sunday 10.00am: Samantha Walsh
- Sunday 26th. October: John and Irene Tarpey
