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St Mary’s, St Benedict’s
& St Oswald’s Newsletter
Sunday 11th January 2015
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon
Our Benedictine heritage
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Parish Priest: Fr John Devine
website: stmarysandstbenedictswarrington.co.uk
St Benedict’s Church is Monday - Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm for Private Prayer (Exc. Bank Holidays)
St Mary’s
St Benedict’s
St Oswald’s
Buttermarket Street,
Warrington. WA1 2NS
Tel 01925 635664
[email protected]
Rhodes Street,
Warrington. WA2 7QE
Tel 01925 630127
[email protected]
Deacons: M Birchall & D Boyle
Padgate Lane,
Warrington. WA1 3LB
Tel 01925 813248
[email protected]
Deacons: T Kerrigan & M Oxley
Mass Times for Sunday 11th January – Sunday 18th January 2015
10
St Mary’s
6.00pm
Mass: Gary O’Donnell (Anniv)
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Sunday
11
12
13
14
15
16
Saturday
17
8.30am
10.00am
11.00am
11.30am
3.30pm
12.10pm
12.10pm
12.10pm
12.10pm
9.30am
12.10pm
10 – 12
12.10pm
6.00pm
8.30am
10.00am
11.00am
11.30am
3.30pm
Mass: Ted McCarthy
Mass: Catherine Shireby
Mass: Kath Jolley
Mass: Parishioners
Polish Mass
Mass: Paul & Greame Nixon
Mass: Danny Cunningham
Mass: Tom Clarke
Mass: Anthony Varghese
Funeral Service: Marion Walsh
Mass: John & Anne Norris
Confessions
Mass: Private Intention
Mass: Gerard Wallace
Mass: Tommy Glanville
Mass: John & Doris Ryan
Mass: Gordon Seymour
Mass: Parishioners
Polish Mass
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
St Oswald’s
St Benedict’s
St Oswald’s
St Mary’s
St Benedict’s
St Mary’s
St Mary’s
St Mary’s
St Mary’s
St Benedict’s
St Mary’s
St Mary’s
Saturday
st
(1 Mass of Sunday)
st
(1 Mass of Sunday)
Sunday
18
St Oswald’s
St Benedict’s
St Oswald’s
St Mary’s
St Benedict’s
St Aelred of Rievaulx
St Hilary
St Kentigern
Memorial
St Anthony
Memorial
COMMUNION ANTIPHON:
Memorial
Second Sunday of the Year
Second Sunday of the Year
EUCHARISTIC SERVICES THIS WEEK
St Benedict’s 9.00am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
St Oswald’s 9.00am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & 10.30am Saturday
TODAYS SUNDAY READINGS:
Memorial
1st Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7
2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38
Gospel: Mark 1: 7-11
This is he whom John said: I have seen and
have given witness that this is the Son of God.
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LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Sick: Baby Sofia, Amy Antrobus, June Archer, Angela Athey, Diane Avis, Luciano Bartolo,
Christopher Browne, Catherine Carne, Irene Casey, Josephine Clare, Joe Clarke,
Patrick Cullen, Sue Disley, Emily Dunnico, Janet Gibson, Henry Harrison, Noah Horrigan,
Peter Howl, Peter Juster, James & Mary Keenan, Veronica Keenan, Lily Kelly,
Sheila Lightfoot, Margaret Little, Doreen Lloyd, Tiiana Majewska, Rebecca Marsden, Rose Marston,
Conor Martin, Mary Massey, George Mockler, Mike Moffat, Jean Molphy, Albert & Joan Myatt,
Judith McDowall, Celia McKay, Norma McKeon, Maureen O’Connor, Arthur Pinto, Elizabeth Rigby,
Kate Rigby, Trevor Roberts, Margaret Russell-Cruise, Lena Sampson, Mary Seymour, David Sharples,
Julie Shaw, Valery Smith, Mark Stacey, Martin Staddon, Antonia Stafford, Paul Thomas, Paul Vernon,
Paul Walker, Victor Washby, Isolina Woods.
Those to whom we take Communion at home: Beryl Campbell, Edie Crompton, Mr & Mrs Curley,
Elaine Farrington, Nora Lingley, Thomas Ireland, Olga Kovaniak, Jim Malone, Jeff & Trina Mousdale,
Dorothy McCarthy, Sally O’Connor, Barbara Preston, Catherine Rutter, Sandra Ann Smyth,
Brenda Snelson, Kay Thompson and Sheila Toft.
Our Elderly and in care: Brian Bloomfield, Jean Duncalf, Amy Dutton, Mrs Fairclough, Pat Gordon,
Marney Hampson, Rita Lappin, Irene Monks, Aurelie Newton, Olive Williams, James Malone,
Peppina Vella & Ann Wilson.
All those who request our prayers: for all who have died recently; Brian Bloomfield, Maria Comer,
Margaret Crosbie, Marion Edwardson, Gordon Hargreaves, John D Hughes, Elizabeth Ryan,
Bridget Stokes, Marion Walsh and those whose anniversaries occur about this time, all who mourn.
The family of Canon Bill Redmond would like to
express their sincere thanks and appreciation to
Fr. Devine and the people of St Oswald’s Parish for
their prayers and best wishes, including the many
cards, letters and Mass offerings received. They wish
also to thank parishioners for their wholehearted
contribution
to
planning,
organising
and
participating in his Requiem Mass. It has been a
matter of great comfort to the family that he was so
widely loved and respected by so many people, and
he will be greatly missed – may he rest in peace.
“COME & SEE”
ST BENEDICT’S
Sessions resume this Tuesday at 7.15pm
(To start at 7.30pm )
in the Holy Family Chapel
Following the Rite for the Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA), the Church's official route for those
wishing to explore the faith of the Catholic Church,
also for anyone who would like to deepen and
explore their own faith further. Sessions are led by
a team of parishioners who share their faith with
enquirers. If you prefer to talk to someone about it
first please speak to Fr Devine on 630127 or contact
Michele Walker (Lead Catechist) on 07900 581784.
A warm welcome awaits you.
RESPONDING TO THE CALL
VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP
“How does one become a priest? This is an
initiative which the Lord takes. The Lord calls. He
calls each of those whom he wills to become priests.
Perhaps there are some young men present who
have heard this call in their hearts… If some of you
have heard this call in your hearts, it is Jesus who
has placed it there. Pay attention to this invitation
and pray that it might bear fruit for the whole
Church.” Pope Francis
To support those exploring Vocations to the
Priesthood in our diocese, a monthly day of
recollection has been organised for the first Saturday
of each month. These days will help men who feel
called to ordained ministry to discover more about
diocesan priesthood and meet others discerning a call
to priesthood. The first of these days takes place on
Saturday 7th February at St Charles’ Presbytery, 224
Aigburth Road, Liverpool.
For further information, contact Fr James Preston at
[email protected] or telephone 0151 727
2493.
NOVENA & BENEDICTION (St Oswald’s)
Thursdays at 7.30pm with Holy Communion.
MEDITATION (St Benedict’s)
Fridays at 6.45pm in the Holy Family Chapel
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REMINDER (St Benedict’s) The Parish Council meets
Monday (12th) at 7.30pm.
‘WITH YOU ALWAYS’ Session 4 – ‘Holy Spirit the
Helper’ A reminder to helpers that the next session
for family catechesis is on Wednesday 21 January at
7.00pm in St Benedict’s school.
FR DAVID HERBERT O’BRIEN OSB There will be a
Memorial Mass for Fr David Herbert O’Brien OSB at
Our Lady’s and All Saints Church, Lancaster Lane,
Parbold, Wigan WN8 7HS on Thursday 22nd January
at 7.00pm. Fr David died in November and served
St Mary’s between 1963 and 1974. Bishop Vincent
Malone will Celebrate the Mass on what would have
been Fr David’s 90th Birthday. Fr Gordon Beattie
extends a welcome to all who remember Fr David.
SANDYMOUNT RETREAT HOUSE
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday 28th February, Led by Archbishop Malcolm
McMahon. £20 for the day, simple lunch included. For
more information: www.sandymountretreats.org.uk
SICK LIST Please keep the parish office up to date
with the names of any people who need to be added
or can now be taken off the sick list. Thank you.
MASS INTENTIONS Envelopes are available at the
entrances or back of church for Mass requests. Please
place them in the Offertory Collection on Sundays or
post through the priory door. Thank you.
FOREIGN MONEY The Nugent Care Society appeals
for spare, foreign currency. There are boxes at the
entrances (St Oswald’s) or you could hand it in to
your Parish Office who will pass it on.
FOODBANK APPEAL
Most urgently needed: Cartons of Fruit Juice, Cream
crackers/savoury biscuits, Evaporated or condensed
milk, UHT milk (semi or full), Rice, Sugar, Coffee, Jam,
“pasta’n sauce” or other dried ready meals, Baby Milk 1,
2 and 3.
Also needed: Noodles, Savoury Rice,(Tinned: Vegetables,
Tomatoes, Spaghetti & Meats), Instant Mash, Baked
beans, Soup, Tea bags, coffee, sugar & Breakfast cereals.
All kinds of ladies & men’s toiletries and soap/detergents
etc.
Donations can be left with either
of the three parishes.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
THINKING OF OFFERING YOUR TIME?
ADDITIONAL
HELPERS
ARE
ALWAYS
WELCOME ACROSS THE THREE PARISHES.
Here is a list of a few areas where additional
help is needed:
Sacristan duties
Children’s Liturgy helpers
Church cleaners
Readers
Collection counters
Eucharistic Ministers
Flower arrangers
Litter pickers
or anything else you want to offer?
Please do not assume that your parish has all
the helpers it needs. If you are not currently a
volunteer and have a particular skill to offer
or would like to try something new please
contact your parish office. (Training is
available where necessary).
A HUGE THANKYOU IN ANTICIPATION!!
COMMUNITY LIFE
ST MARY'S JUNIOR CHOIR
Do you have children who like to sing?
Children aged 5+ are invited on
Thursdays at 6pm with choir club open
at 5.30 pm.
ST BENEDICT’S DRAMA GROUP Meets every
Wednesday in the Club at 7.00 pm. 8 -18 yrs. £1.50 per
week for drink and snack. If you are interested to find
out more contact Miriam on 07759 785683.
ST BENEDICT’S 200 WINNER: No 188 John Bostock
(Prize £10.00)
ST BENEDICT’S SOUP LUNCH This Tuesday
(13th) in the Sacristy at 1.00pm. Homemade soup
(always veggie), bread roll and traditional pudding
to warm you up. Meet and make friends, get out of
the house. Only £2.50. Followed by a traditional
raffle. Take away orders in by 11.00am. tel. 630127
CLUB
MEMBERSHIPS
Membership
of
St Benedict’s Social Club is free until 31st January –
ask bar staff for membership application forms or
enquire on 633920 after 7pm. Drinks sold at reduced
rate for members.
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GOSPEL REFLECTION
The Baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:7-11)
Scripture Readings
The Week Ahead
Monday
Hebrews 1: 1-6
Mark 1: 14-20
Tuesday
Hebrews 2: 5-12
Mark 1:21-28
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Hebrews 3:7-14
Mark 1: 40-45
Hebrews 4:1-5
Mark 2: 1-12
Saturday
Sunday
Hebrews 2:14-18
Mark 1: 29-39
Hebrews 4: 12-16
Mark 2: 13-17
1 Samuel 3: 3-10, 19
Corinthians 6: 13-15, 17-20
John 1: 35-42
After spending a few minutes considering this Gospel, continue by reading
Fr Henry Wansbrough’s reflection.
What can Jesus have experienced at his baptism? It is described as ‘the heavens
torn apart’, a voice, and the Spirit coming down like a dove. It must have given him
the experience of being treasured, being embraced by the Person whom he called
‘Father’. But he is given a task too, for the Spirit of God is an empowering Spirit. It
must have felt like a new impetus, a thrill of challenge, a surge of energy and
opportunity, an exciting new task. In this new Spirit he went out to bring the good
news of peace, gradually gathering his community and spreading God’s healing love
by his personality, his teaching and his healing. This is the power which baptism has
given to us also, to bring God’s healing and God’s love, to build a community of love
which reflects and extends God’s own love. Jesus must have been daunted by the
task. He knew that it would test him to the limit of his endurance, but he knew he had
received the Power of God, and put his trust in his Father. He never promised us at
baptism that it would be easy to live as Christians, but he did promise us that he
would give us the surge of strength and power which is the Holy Spirit.
How has your baptism empowered you?
Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB
This reflection is taken from “The Wednesday Word”
FREE CATHOLIC PICTORIAL
PIETY SHOP
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
The January edition of the Catholic Pictorial, the
official publication of the Archdiocese, there are
still copies available, FREE OF CHARGE, at the
back of church.
Cards, rosaries, gifts etc.
For items to be included in
the parish newsletter please
ensure one of the parish
offices receives them no later
than Wednesday lunchtime.
ST OSWALD’S SOCIAL CENTRE
The Week Ahead
Sunday
Monday
9.00pm Quiz – Concert Room
2.00pm Sequence Dancing
7.30pm Line Dancing
Tuesday
9.00pm Quiz – Lounge
Wednesday 8.00pm Bingo
available after Mass at
St Benedict’s
and St Oswald’s
ST BENEDICT’S SOCIAL CENTRE
The Week Ahead
Sunday 8.30pm Cabaret: Duncan Heather (Entertainer)
Monday
6.00pm Rainbows Group
7.45pm Bingo
Tuesday
7.30pm Line Dancing (Intermediate)
Wednesday 7.00pm Drama Group
Thursday
7.00pm Line Dancing (Beginners)
Parish Finance – Thank you for your offerings from 21st December 2014
2nd Collection Next Week: Pax Christi
St Mary’s
St Benedict’s
Sun 21 Dec
£645.47 (£212.50 Gift Aid & Weekdays £144.69)
Christmas Offerings
£1,141.79 (£539.80 Gift Aid)
Sun 28 Dec
£556.19 (£176 Gift Aid & Weekdays £145.73)
Sun 4 Jan
£768.95 (£270.21 Gift Aid & Weekdays £268.03)
Sun 21 Dec
£405.01 (£201.92 Gift Aid)
Christmas Offerings
£580.27 (£172.00 Gift Aid)
Sun 28 Dec
£305.78 (£137.92 Gift Aid)
Sun 4 Jan
£429.48 (£231.42 Gift Aid)
£108.65 Warrington YMCA
£39.50 Nugent Care Crib Appeal
St Oswald’s
Sun 21 Dec
£577.85 (£322.57 Gift Aid)
Christmas Offerings
£1092.78 (£370.40 Gift Aid)
Sun 28 Dec
£442.11 (£188.50 Gift Aid)
Sun 4 Jan
£485.53 (£248.50 Gift Aid)
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