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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, Hilda Bradshaw, John Brady, Paul Taylor, Mary Hudson,
Mark Durgan, Jane Moss, Geoffrey Scanlan, Mary Sage, Brian O’Sullivan,
Joan Hodgson, David Allen, Patricia Edwards, Matthew Coleman,
Jim Williams, Gladys Orton, Thomas Murphy.
RECENTLY
DEAD
Fr. Terence Makings of the Diocese, Philomene Bou.
ANNIVERSARIES
James Wardle, Joyce Oakley, Polikarp Ereminowicz, Mario Lanza,
Guglielmo Buttarazzi, Eva Hao Xu, Edward Wortley, Elena Romanjello,
Genoveffa De Blasio, Alexander Timm, Ann Turne.
PARISH NOTICESDIVINE OFFICE & SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalter Week 4
Sunday: Joshua 5.9-12; Ps.33; 2Cor 5.17-21; Lk.15.1-3,11-32
Monday: Is.65.17-21; Ps.29; Jn.4.43-54
Tuesday: Ezek.47.1-9,12; Ps.45; Jn.5.1-3,5-16
Wednesday: Jer.1.4-9; Ps.116; Lk.10.1-12,17-20 (St. Patrick)
Thursday: Ex.32.7-14; Ps.105; Jn.5.31-47
Friday: 2Sam.7.4-5,12-14,16; Ps.88; RYou
will find on the notice board a copy of the Diocesan (and Parish)
commitment to the Safeguarding Policy of the Catholic Church in England
and Wales. Our Parish Co-ordinator is Sue Clarke.oms.4.13,16-18,22; Mt.1.16,18-21,24
(Solemnity of St. Joseph)
Saturday: Jer.11.18-20; Ps.7; Jn.7.40-52
Sunday: Last week’s Collection: £521.50 …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.
GOOD FRIDAY IN LOUGHBOROUGH: The
Churches Partnership in Loughborough have arranged an
‘event’ on Good Friday in the
marketplace. Footprints on the pavement will lead
passers-by to a large marquee in whicch a large wooden cross will stand
with visual displays and artworks all on the theme and meaning of Good
Friday. There will be some members of the churches in the marquee
but only to act as guides or to answer spontaneous questions.
This event will run from 8.00am until 11.00pm on Good Friday when the
marquee will need to be dismantled in time for the town market to be
set up for Saturday morning. The event will also need a number of
helpers on a rota system to be available for a two-hour period during
the day, so we are asking for volunteers to attend a briefing meeting
either on Monday March 22nd or Tuesday March 30th both at 7.30pm in the
Salvation Army Hall. Anyone wishing to be involved in this way
must attend at least one of these meetings. Members of the public
who stop to look and perhaps to ask, will be given a handout containing
the details of all the churches services at Easter. In order that this
event can be backed by the power of prayer, a prayer room will be set
up in the New Springs premises to which anyone is invited to share in
prayer that the message of Good Friday and Easter may bear much fruit
in ourt town and in our nation.
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 Christopher O’Connor, John O’Donnell, Owen O’Neill,
Michael O’Donoghue, James O’Hanlon, Joseph O’Hanlon, Eamonn O’Hara.
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 this 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.
HELP: A
former student, Hilary, is looking for a one-bedroom flat in
Loughborough AND a Religious Sister is seeking a one-bedroom flat. If
you can help please call the Parish Office.
FROM SISTER RITA IN KWEDIBOMA: ”The
new Generator is a tremendous blessing as the electricity is being cut
off daily recently. Many heartfelt thanks to all at St
Mary’s.” See the notice board for the photo of
the new generator and the half-built Orphanage Centre. We hope to
have more photos of the Dispensary itself when some of the Sisters
return to this country later in the year.
CAR PARK ACCIDENT:
Last Sunday, after the 9.00am Mass, a driver demolished one
of the seats in the school playground, but sped off without any
contact with the parish or school. The seat cost over
£200 and this is the second time that such an accident has
happened. It would be a shame if, for the few, other Parishioners
were to be denied the privilege of using the playground to park at
weekend Masses. We need to treat the school premises and property
with great care. Perhaps the driver concerned could at least
approach the school with an apology??
At Sacred Heart Primary School
a Key Stage 2 Class teacher is required from August 31st 2010.
Details of the post can be obtained from the school’s website:
www.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk.
ATTENTION ALL WELCOMERS, READERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Please sign up on the Notice Board at the back of the church for your
respective duties during Holy Week. Twelve volunteers are also
needed for the Washing of the Feet on Maundy Thursday. Please do
not leave this to the last minute. Thank you.
A new magazine, “NOVENA” a book of Marian devotions now on sale at the Repository.
You
will find on the notice board a copy of the Diocesan (and Parish)
commitment to the Safeguarding Policy of the Catholic Church in England
and Wales. Our Parish Co-ordinator is Sue Clarke.
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: Youth Alpha course in the Hall: 7.00 - 8.30pm
Tuesday: Scripture Group at 7.30pm in the Library
Thursday: RCIA at 7.30pm in the Presbytery
Saturday: “Marriage Care” Day in the Hall from 10.00am until 4.00pm
Dates for the Diary -
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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