The Weekly Newsletter of Holy Family parish, in Blackpool,
Charity registration number, 234331
JULY 18th, 2010, SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
SPONSOR: ANON
ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE
The annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Cleator, will take place on Sunday September 5th. This year's theme is, “Mother of Perpetual Help, Pray for Us, Watch Over Our Community.”
Mass and Blessing of the Sick commences at 3.00 pm. Young people are invited to join the Walk to Cleator starting from Langdale on Thursday September 2nd and arriving at Cleator in time for the Mass there on Sunday, 5th.
Intending Pilgrims can order tea (£6.95) beforehand at the Ennerdale Country House Hotel. See poster in church or contact pilgrimage HQ at 01946 810324
CAFOD: DAY & NIGHT
DAY: Tabor Retreat Centre – Saturday September 4th, 12.00 noon until 4.00 pm. Speaker: Sarah Smith-Pearse from South America section
NIGHT: TUESDAY AUGUST 31st - Ride The Lights (Blackpool) to raise money for Bikes to Rwanda. Details on posters
200 CLUB £50 DRAW: NEW SEASON
Have YOU renewed your subscription for the 2010 -11 season? Please do. It's a great help to the parish finances and you could just win a prize up to £400. It is only £12 for the year. There are entry forms near the Big Wooden Box. Fill one in today, pop it in the box and we'll be in touch.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The date for First Holy Communion is, Sunday October, 3rd, and not, as previoously given, September 26th.
DEANERY PRAYER
God, our Father, we ask your blessing on our town. Lead everyone in Blackpool to a sense of your presence. Bring to faith those who do not know you and may we, the followers of your Son, be a blessing to everyone we meet. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS / PLEASE NOTE TIMES
Saturday 17 – 7.00 pm - Special Intention (PH.)
Sunday 18 - 10.30 am - Parishioners
Monday 19 - 10.00 am – Jean Connolly
Tuesday 20 – 09.00 am – Vincent Cottriall
Wednesday 21 – 10.00 am – Marie Fitton
Thursday 22 – 10.00 am – Harold Whittaker
Friday 23 – 10.00 am – No Mass
Saturday 24 – 7.00 pm – Michael Finlay
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES IN NEIGHBOURING PARISHES
St. Bernadette –9.00
Christ the King – 10.00
S. Heart – 12.05 pm
S.P.U.C. SAYS THANKS
We sent £195 raised during Lent to S.P.U.C. and they have written to say “Thanks”.
“DEATH DOES NOT BREAK THE BONDS OF LOVE”
A DAY FOR LIFE
Next Sunday we keep what is known as “Day for Life” Sunday. That is the one Sunday in the year that the Catholic Church in this country dedicates to the dignity of all human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. But it is not simply about the issues of Abortion and Euthanasia; it is about all aspects of human life. This year the theme is
“The meaning of Christian Death and the care of the dying.”
Please take an information leaflet home with you today and PLEASE read it. There is also an offertory envelope where we can make a gift to support the Church’s work in this field.
TABOR RETREAT HOUSE
Every year “TABOR” offers people in this area a wonderful variety Talks, Retreats and Study courses which cannot fail to help people grow in their faith. Mostly we seem to ignore them, which is a crying shame. Is it some kind of fear that makes us go on ignoring this kind of thing? Whatever, this years brochure is now available at the back of church. At least have a look and this time maybe even give it a go?
ARE YOU "SOMEBODY" THIS WEEK?
Ministries NEXT Sunday: Group: 7
Counting today: Team G
Church cleaning this week: Team 4
Coffee Morning Duty, Today: Mary & Rachel Next:
Children's Liturgy – TODAY: Lynne & Lizzie NEXT:
If you notice any errors in these listings, please let us know.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday at 6.00pm and on call.
GOING INTO HOSPITAL?
Please be sure to let the staff know that you are a Catholic and would appreciate it if they could let the Catholic chaplain know you are there.
TAKING PART IN THE PAPAL VISIT
Like other parishes, we have been allocated 18 places for both the Mass of beatification at Birmingham Airport and the Hyde Park Prayer vigil events. Full deatils are available today and anyone willing to take responsibility for these trip should contact V.F. today. COMPLETED applications must be with the authorities by July 20th at the latest.
MISSIONARY MAGZINES
A selection of Monthly Missionary magzines are available for FREE. Take one for YOUR home today.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday at 6.00pm and on call.
THE SICK
Michael Finlay, Marie Fitton, Jean Connolloy, Barbara Cooper, William Brown, Gerry Farrell, Monica Ney, Pat Monaghan, Pat Carr, Patsy Taft, Gerard Gill, Georgia Arden, Tom Mellor, Jan Turner, Jack Baldwin, Hilary Cook, Tom Regan, Ron Shepherd, Maureen Greaves, Patricia Dickson, Joe Hilton, Tony Dalton, Victoria Monk, Fr John Hawkins, Mgr Paddy Mulvany.
ANNIVERSARIES: Athur McNerney, Vincent Cottriall, Harold Whittaker
LATELY DEAD:
POPE’S INTENTION FOR JULY: Justice in Politics
PARISH FINANCES
Offertory Collection forJuly 11th, came to £353.29, of which £240.62 was in Offertory Envelopes. Total for Apostelship of the Sea came to £107.00. Thanks Everyone.
S.V.P.
Annual Summer Collection will be taken at the church doors on August 1st.
NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOL
Year 6 Leavers' Mass
The Year 6 Leavers' Mass is Monday 19th July at 10am. School closes for the summer break next Wednesday 21 July at 1.30pm.
Healthy Eating Show
School would like to invite parishioners into school on Monday 26th July to see the 'Expo-Chef' in action. There will be a free demonstration of healthy cooking at 10am and/or 1.30pm. Each will last about 1 1/2 hours. This is a wonderful opportunity to take part in an interactive cookery demonstration led by experienced chefs, which will include 'audience' involvement and food tasting. Participants will have an opportunity to be involved in preparation, cooking and tasting of healthy meals. Every attendee will receive a free healthy recipe cookbook. This is an event that is open to all adults and children (but children must be accompanied by an adult).
Welfare Assistant
School is advertising for a new welfare assistant for the new school year. The job entails helping to supervise children at the mid-day lunch break for one hour. If you would like more information please call into school.