Sunday 25th of October
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
NOTICES
Hymns: 934 644 662 367 708
CHANGE TO WEEKDAY MASSES: please note that from this week onwards there will not be a mass on Wednesday and Thursday Mass will be at 9.15am followed by the rosary.
FAREWELL FR PETER: This Sunday. There will be a farewell to Fr Peter before he moves parishes. All are welcome to attend and there will be a Parish buffet provided.
ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are available from today, proceeds forwarded to the White Fathers for Masses to be said DEVELOPMENT FUND: The October development fund draw will also be held at the farewell to Fr Peter.
GOSPEL JOY DISCUSSION GROUP: The group will be taking a break until Monday 2nd Nov.
GARDENING GROUPS: Tuesdays and Saturdays after Mass, all invited to support.
Cleaning Group: Tuesday after Mass.
WELCOME FR FRANCIS: Tuesday, approx. 11am. After the church clean on Tuesday, there will be an opportunity to meet our new parish priest Fr Francis Wandsworth. All welcome.
CAFOD COFFEE MORNING: Friday, after Mass. All welcome.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: Friday 27 November. There will be the usual hamper raffle. This is a regular event at the fair and is drawn on the night. There will be a list of contents at the back of church. If you wish to donate any of them, please sign your name and bring the items into church by Sunday 22 November.
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: The new set of envelopes will be available for Advent, if you no longer need a set or if you require them for the first time, contact John Whatmough, either at church or on 0161 336 4841. The new sets will be available from 21st November
GIFT AID: If you are a taxpayer, you can increase the value of your contributions by signing up to Gift Aid. The government will add 25p to every pound you give. To sign up to Gift Aid please ask either Fr. Francis or John Whatmough for a Gift Aid form.
CHILDRENS’ LITURGY: The children's liturgy needs children and adult volunteers. Please see Pauline.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Friday: 9.20- 9.45am
Saturday: 6pm - 6.20pm
STEWARDS (24/25 OCT)
Saturday Sweeney, J Whatmough, B Whatmough
Sunday: D Hibbert, C Timony, B Rogers
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FUTURE EDITIONS
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THE WORLD THIS WEEK
Born to a noble family around 634, St Chad was educated on Lindisfarne and spent time as Bishop of York and Abbot of Lastingham. When he was appointed (moved!) Bishop of Mercia, Chad chose to centre his administration of his very large diocese in Lichfield., St Chad preferred to walk when evangelizing and going about his pastoral duties. But knowing the extent of the territory Chad had to cover, Archbishop Theodore proposed that he should travel on horseback. When Chad showed signs of hesitation, Bede tells us that the archbishop lifted Chad onto a horse with his own hands, since he knew him to be a man of simplicity, holiness, and obedience, to enable him to travel more freely and effectively. Perhaps St Chad’s own preference for travelling on foot teaches us something else today. Walking is the way of the pilgrim, and it gave St Chad time to consider and to reflect on what he saw as he met people along the way. Such journeys allow the time for deeper conversations, listening to one another and growing in friendship through accompaniment. As a fellow pilgrim, I have enjoyed being here at Holy Family and appreciated the time to spend time with you the people and I thank you for your kindness and patience