St. Gregory’s Catholic Church Blackpool Road, Deepdale, PRESTON. PR1 6HQ Tel: 01772 930934 E-Mail: info@stgregoryspreston.org.uk Website: www.stgregoryspreston.org.uk Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Mark Agulefo Deacon: Rev. Jim Maguire - Tel: 01772 860980

Saturday 4th/Sunday 5th July 2020 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

OUR MASS RETURNS GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING MASS

After a very long wait we will finally be allowed to gather again to celebrate Holy Mass. We could begin this weekend but first there is much to do so we intend to start on Monday 6th July with Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 12.00 noon. Our programme then will be to have Mass daily Monday to Saturday at 10.00 a.m., Saturday evening at 6.30 p.m. and Sunday at 10.00 a.m.

The obligation to attend Mass on a Sunday does not apply at this time so we would encourage all those who are able to attend Mass during the week to do so in order to leave Saturday and Sunday for those who are only free at these times.

Distancing of the 2 metre rule will apply and benches have been marked accordingly. We will have capacity for 65 people although married couples and families will only count as one. On arrival a steward will take your details for “track and trace” purposes and you will be asked to use hand sanitiser. Stewards will be in attendance to direct you to your places.

• There will be: No Mass or Hymn Books No Music or Singing No Bidding Prayers No Offertory Procession No Children’s Liturgy No Sign of Peace

Collection Boxes will be placed at the entrance/exit for your weekly offerings.

Holy Communion can be received under one kind only. Instructions will be given before and stewards will be in attendance to direct you.

Readers will be supplied with single use gloves and should avoid touching the microphone or lectionary apart from turning the page.

The Homily should be brief.

The Clergy should go to the Sacristy directly after the final blessing to remove their vestments if they wish to greet the people.

Parishioners should be encouraged to return home after Mass and not remain in church.

We ask everyone to respect and follow the guidelines and instructions. The church will be closed immediately after Mass for cleaning in accordance with the guidelines.

Although we are still in difficult times we ask that you bear with us so that we can adapt to meet the needs of all our parishioners. We look forward to seeing you all again very soon. God bless you all.

Fr. John Mark & Deacon Jim WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Stewards are required for the 10.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses on Saturday and the 10.00 a.m. on Sunday. The guidelines state that at least two stewards must be in attendance throughout the time our churches are open for Mass. These should not be people classed as “vulnerable” i.e. over 70s and those with medical conditions.

The job of the stewards is to ensure that sanitisation occurs at entry and exit points; that social distancing is maintained in church and that all seating that has been used is fully sanitised after each Mass. These measures may seem burdensome; they are, however, necessary if our church is to open safely.

If you can help as a steward then please contact Fr. John Mark on 903904, Deacon Jim on 860980 or John Cairns, our Health and Safety Rep. on 795636. If we do not have enough stewards, we cannot open the church.

YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE

For Francis Burns, Sam Dowd, Betty Whiteside, Eric Grimes, Jackie Lyons, Maureen Hetko, Fred Griffiths, George & Bernadette Benson, Donald & Ingrid

Whiles, Michelle Riley, Raine Tallon, Joan Muir, Susan Lavelle, Mary Gallagher, Teresa Flanagan, May Eccles, Marian Roberts, Gerard Renaudin, Joan Sullivan, Marjorie Eccles, Rudolph Carlisle and all who are sick. Please continue to pray for Bishop Paul who is recuperating at home. For the housebound and those in hospital. For carers and all who are anxious for the health of their loved ones. For the relief, comfort and solace of all refugees and the homeless. For missionaries and for all victims of strife and terrorism. For peace in all the troubled areas of our world. For our clergy and all our parishioners. For all who are battling the Coronavirus and those risking their own lives and safety to care for them. Our Lady, our Mother, comfort of the afflicted, pray for them. For all who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur about this time. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

READINGS NEXT WEEK Monday Hosea 2 vv 16-18, 21-22 Matthew 9 vv 18-26

Tuesday Hosea 8 vv 4-7, 11-13 Matthew 9 vv 32-38

Wednesday Hosea 10 vv 1-3, 7-8, 12 Matthew 10 vv 1-7

Thursday Hosea 11 vv 1-4, 8-9 Matthew 10 vv 7-15

Friday Hosea 14 vv 2-10 Matthew 10 vv 16-25

Saturday St. Benedict

Proverbs 2 vv 1-9 Matthew 19 vv 27-29

15th

Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

Isaiah 55 vv 10-11 Paul/Romans 8 vv 18-23

Matthew 3 vv 1-23

Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered - Charity number 234331

FOOD BANK APPEAL Food Banks are receiving many more requests for help during this difficult time. There will be a box at the church entrance for donations otherwise Bernadette Roberts is happy to collect from you. Please telephone her on 07734 972897.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION It is now more than 12 weeks since our church was closed because of the Coronavirus. If you have any back envelopes for your church offerings then these can be posted through the letter box at the parish house. If you wish, arrangements can be made to collect them from your home. Please contact Deacon Jim on 01772 860980.

If you wish to sign a Standing Order for future contributions to the church or undertake a bank transfer then you should use the following details: A/c Name: Parish of St. Gregory, Preston A/c No: 81335332 Sort Code: 40-27-02 Please make sure you add your name to the payment, especially if you are a Gift Aider; we can then claim back the tax.

PRESTON CAFOD CORONAVIRUS 5K On 11th July 2020, anyone who is able and willing to walk, run, cycle or wheel 5 km. (3.1 miles) to raise money for and awareness of CAFOD's coronavirus appeal would be welcomed to do so. It can be done at any time during the day, on any route so as to maintain social distancing. Pete Cobb will be running and if you would rather just sponsor him, you can donate here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cafodprestoncv

VIRTUAL COFFEE MORNING The coffee morning on “Zoom” will continue each Sunday at 11.00 a.m. Simply download the ‘Zoom’ app. and ring Bernadette 07734 972897 for the Password required.

MASSES NEXT WEEK Monday to Saturday 10.00 a.m.

Saturday 6.30 p.m. Sunday 10.00 a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday to Saturday after each Mass until 12.00 noon

MASS INTENTION Deacon Jim & Cynthia Maguire

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARISH PRIEST I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of all those who are serving as stewards during the hours the church is opened for private prayers. We are really grateful for your sacrifices. Thank you very much and God bless.

Mass for the sick and their families, NHS front-line workers and those working in social care - Thursday 9th July at 10.00 a.m. You can drop the names of your sick ones with Jim or myself to be mentioned during the Mass. God bless you.

Fr. John Mark The final Mass by a Bishop in his cathedral will also be on Thursday 9th July at 7.00 p.m. and will be celebrated by Bishop Tom Williams in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool. It will be live-streamed on the YouTube Channel and on Facebook.