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THE SICK
Lily Rigley, Lily Bowler, Kathleen Leahy, David Simpkin, Ian North,
Theresa Denton, Pat Donnelly, Will Gallagher, Audrey
Wilbram, Geoff Field,
Clare Coburn, Mary Oliver, Juan Juanites,
Marmaduke Waring, John Brady,
Paul Taylor, Mary Hudson, Jane Moss,
Geoffrey Scanlan, Mary Sage,
Brian O’Sullivan, Joan Hodgson, David
Allen, Patricia Edwards,
Matthew Coleman, Jim Williams, Gladys Orton.
RECENTLY
DEAD
Paul Want, Rhona Graham.
ANNIVERSARIES
Hugh Peters, Kathleen McEnery, Lilly Atkins, Mary Steele,
Margot Trojan, Christina Rugman, Gerrard Davidson,
Tadeusz Popowicz, Monica Mullen.
PARISH NOTICESDIVINE OFFICE & SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalter Week 3
Sunday: Ex.3.1-8,13-15; Ps.102; 1 Cor.10.1-6,10-12; Lk.13.1-9
Monday: 2Kings 5.1-15; Ps.41; Lk.4.24-30
Tuesday: Dan.3.25,34-43; Ps.24; Mt.18.21-35
Wednesday: Deut.4.1,5-9; Ps.147; Mt.5.17-19 (St. John Ogilvie)
Thursday: Jer.7.23-28; Ps.94; Lk.11.14-23
Friday: Hosea 14.2-10; Ps.80; Mk.12.28-34
Saturday: Hosea 5.15-6.6; Ps.50; lk.18.9-14
Sunday: Joshua 5.9-12; Ps.33; 2Cor 5.17-21; Lk.15.1-3,11-32
Last week’s Collection: £546.00…THANK YOU!
*WELCOME*
We welcome newcomers to our worshipping Community. Please take and keep
a copy of our handbook and complete one of the “New
Parishioner” forms. Both can be found at the back of church to
the right of the main door as you go out. Thank you and Welcome.
“YOU DID NOT CHOOSE ME; NO, I CHOSE YOU…”
THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST: “We
come closest to the mystery of the Redemption when we offer the
Sacrifice of the Mass, making the offering of ourselves in union with
the supreme and eternal offering of Christ in love and obedience on
Calvary. In Hoty Communion, we are united with Christ and
absorbed by Him in His self-giving. We become part of the whole
Christ, the Body of Christ, offered to the Father at each Mass –
that is our pledge which has to be honoured in every decision we
subsequently make throughout our daily lives. We do all and
experience all, in union with our crucifiied and Risen Lord.”
(Cardinal Hume) If this is true, (and, of course, it is), it raises
questions as to how we react at the sublime moment of Holy Communion.
Does it become routine? Do I allow my thoughts to wander, even
when just united with the crucified Christ? What care do I
take to give proper thanks and praise to the Real Presence of
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? Am I prepared to give time
to speak to Him, now in tne depths of my soul? Am I more
concerned with getting away and doing the things of daily
life? Do I really believe that I have just received
my crucified and Risen Lord?
With these questions in mind, we
confirm that the Day Chapel should be available after all weekend
Masses for those who wish to pray quietly in the Presence of
Jesus, the Bread of Life. We ask other Parishioners to respect
this facility and to give to those who use it the time and space in
which to fullfil their desire to pray their thanksgiving quietly.
LENT TALKS AT THE ROSMINI CENTRE: The
series of talks during Lent, entitled ‘The Beauty of the
Mass’ continues this Wednesday at 7.00pm at the Rosmini
Centre. See the notice at the back of the church for
further details.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Father, you have appointed your Son, Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest.
Guide those He has chosen to be Ministers of Word and Sacrament
and help them to be faithful in fulfilling the Ministry they have received.
We ask this through Christ our lord. Amen
We pray especially for Fathers Jonathan Moore, Michael Moore, Gerald Murphy,
William Naylor, Bernard Needham, Paul Newman and Robert O’Callaghan.
CARPENTERS ARMS: Many
thanks for the continuing supply of tinned and non-perishable goods for
this charity. PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOTHES ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.
YOUTH ALPHA at ST. MARY’S: Based
on the response to a questionnaire given to our young people, a YOUTH
ALPHA course continues on MONDAY of this week in the Hall from 7.00
until 8.30pm. Our young people are invited to use this chance of
finding out more about their faith and to begin to find some of the
answers to the problems of life. Young people or parents can
contact the Presbytery on 01509 262123 for link-up with the Leaders of
the course. See also the website: www.youthalpha.org/whatis
PASS ON THE GOOD NEWS:
The next broadcast Mass is on Sunday March 14th. This can
be heard on Carillon Radio 1386khz medium wave and on Heritage FM
99.2MHz at 8.00pm the same evening. This Mass is also available
on CD on request; the daily Mass is available after March 1st.
HELP:
A former student, Hilary, is looking for a one-bedroom flat in
Loughborough. If you can help please telephone the Parish Office.
Parishioners will have noticed that it is an increasing rarity to have Children’s Liturgy
at 11.00am Mass but that is simply due to lack of people who are
prepared to help out as leaders. If parents value this
service to our children then please consider whether you can help and
so make it available more often. See one of the Priests or one of
the leaders.
During Lent the now-traditional Lenten box in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Care Trust will be at the repository for the Daffodil Appeal. The suggested donation for each flower is £1.00.
Congratulations to Emily Cox of Our
Lady’s Convent school for winning the third public speaking
contest arranged by the Catenian Association. Emily
continues the success of the school for which Katy Devine won the
contest last year. This annual contest is open to Catholic Sixth
form students.
CAFOD THANKS:
Last weeks Family Fast Appeal raised a total of £689.92 of which
£59.92 resulted from Gift Aided donations. This is a
fantastic result and we are proud of our Parishioners who do so much to
help the really Poor of our world (and of our town).
Sincere thanks to all concerned.
The new edition of ‘Catholic Life’ is now available at the Repository.
HOLY COMMUNION – A PERSONAL CHECK-LIST:
Do I get to Mass in good time or am I always late?
Am I careful to keep the hour’s fast before receiving Holy Communion?
Do I prepare to receive Jesus by frequently receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)?
With what reverence do I receive Holy Communion?
Do I really pray after receiving Holy Communion or am I djstracted by what is gojng on around me?
Have I tried to know more deeply the Church’s teaching about Holy Communion?
Do I really believe that I am receiving the whole of Jesus, true God and true Man?
This week at Saint Mary’s…
Monday: SPUC meeting in the Front Room at 7.30pm
Youth Alpha course in the Hall: 7.00 - 8.30pm
Tuesday: Scripture Group at 7.30pm in the Library
Youth Group Management meeting at 7.00pm
Disabilities Group at 7.00pm in the Hall
Wednesday: UCM meeting at 7.30pm in the Presbytery.
Friday: Friends of St. Mary’s School Barn Dance in the Hall.
This
Sunday, (March 7th), a Police Community liaison team will be in the
Hall after both Masses to speak to people and to make us aware of the
community support available and sponsored by the Police in Loughborough.
Dates for the Diary -
FRIENDS
OF ST. MARY’S SCHOOL have a Barn Dance on Friday, March 12th. The £10
ticket includes live music and supper. All proceeds go towards the
playground improvement scheme. Tickets will be on sale next weekend.
LOURDES BY COACH:
May 29 – June 5th 2010. Cost is £380 including
insurance, full board and Ferry travel. Deposit of £100
required, with final payment by April 2010. Details from the
Parish Office.
HOLY COMMUNION/ CONFIRMATION: Please
note that the celebration of our children’s First Holy Communion
will take place on the weekends of June 12th/13th and
June19th/20th. Parents of children being prepared are asked to
attend a meeting in the Hall at 7.30pm on TUESDAY, APRIL 20th. It
is VITAL that parents attend this meeting so as to make practical
arrangements for the course and the celebration of Holy
Communion. Classes will be at 5.30pm in the Hall on Saturdays,
April 24th, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. Please make a note of all
of these dates.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
This year is by air from East Midlands, Monday, July 19th to Saturday,
July 24th or by coach from Leicester, Sunday, July 18th to Sunday, July
25th. Details and application forms are at the back of he church.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
(for children in year 9 or above) will be celebrated by Bishop Malcolm
on Wednesday, November 3rd at 7.00pm. Details published later.
Why
not make a copy of this Newsletter (or email it) for someone
who
cannot get to Mass - or who used to be a member of our Parish?
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