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BEING BODY OF CHRIST-CONGREGATIONS TO COMMUNITY
Fr. Michael’s last weekend with us will be 30th August/1st September before he moves to St.
Catherine’s, Didsbury. Fr. Bob Hayes, our new assistant priest, will take up his appointment
on the weekend of 7th/8th September. We will schedule an opportunity to thank Fr. Michael.
The Mayor of the Borough of Rochdale and Mayoress are coming to Mass on Fr. Michael’s last
Sunday.
Welcome to Fr. Raymond who
arrives towards the end of this
week from the parish of Ganye,
Adamawa State, Nigeria. He will
be with us for a month. Fr.
Wojciech Pikor from the Diocese
of Pelplin is also with us. Fr.
Wocjiech is Professor of Old Tes-
tament at Torun.
The coach for the parish pilgrim-
age to Walsingham leaves
Pendleton Croft, Hind Hill St, at
8.30am this Friday 9th August.
Our Bereavement Group meets
Tuesday 6th August at Church
Inn, Birtle at 1pm. For de-
tails ring Pat Greenall
07599355924.
WELFARE -Christ in sisters/brothers in need near & far
The Cellar Project & St. James’ Drop In, invite us all to a COFFEE
MORNING, on Saturday 17th August, at St. James’ Hall, Tower
Street, Heywood. Entry free; £1 for tea/coffee and cake; stalls in-
clude cakes, tombola, handicrafts, cards, books and more.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, which assists the poor, needy,
vulnerable, lonely in our town, meets at the Presbytery on Wednes-
day 14th August at 6.30pm
Mon: The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major: the doctrine of Mary, Mother of God was
proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus (431); Pope Sixtus III erected a Basilica on the Esquiline Hill in
Rome to honour the Holy Mother of God, later to be known as St Mary Major, the oldest church in the
West dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Oswald; King of Northumbria, who worked to spread
Christianity in Britain, and who was killed in battle with pagans near Oswestry
Tue: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Wed: St Sixtus II and companions: Sixtus was ordained bishop of Rome in 257; while celebrating Mass in the cat-
acombs, he and his deacons were arrested by order of the Emperor and executed. They were buried in that cemetery.
St Cajetan founded the Clerks Regular, “Theatines”, to work with poor and needy. They set up the earliest “credit un-
ions” to assist the poor in paying debts; there were many Theatines in England in the 16th century. He died in 1547.
Bll. John Woodcock OFM, Edward Bamber, Thomas Whitaker, from Lancashire, were executed at Lancaster in
1646 under Charles II. Bl Nicholas Postgate, priest who spent 50 years walking the Yorkshire Moors, ministering to
scattered Catholics, was martyred aged 80.
Thu: St. Dominic, born in 1170 in Spain, founded the Or-
der of Preachers (Dominicans). He died in 1221. Bl. John Felton was martyred for fixing a
copy of Pope Pius V’s bull excommunicating Elisabeth I to
the Bishop of London’s palace. Bll. John Fingley, priest,
Robert Bickerdike, executed at York under Elisabeth I.
Fri: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; born in Germa-
ny in 1891, Edith Stein was killed with her sister Rosa in
the gas chamber of Auschwitz in 1942. A convert from
Judaism, she became a Carmelite, and embraced in her
life the cross of Christ. Bl Richard Bere, a Carthusian
executed by order of Henry VIII in 1537 for fidelity to
the Roman Pontiff and defence of Christian marriage.
Sat: St Lawrence, a deacon in Rome in the time of
Pope Sixtus II, responsible for the charitable work of the
Roman church. On being arrested, he was asked for the
Church’s treasure: his pointed to the poor and hungry,
lepers and widows he served. Tradition tells that Law-
rence was killed roasted on a gridiron.
Pope Francis writing to young people (CV 74-6) “More numerous
are young people who suffer forms of marginalization and social exclusion
for religious, ethnic or economic reasons. Let us not forget the difficult sit-
uation of adolescents and young people who become pregnant, the
scourge of abortion, spread of HIV, addiction (drugs, gambling, pornogra-
phy and so forth), and the plight of street children without homes, families
or economic resources”. In the case of women, these situations are doubly
painful and difficult.
As a Church, may we never fail to weep before the tragedies of our young.
May we never become inured to them, for anyone incapable of tears cannot
be mother. We want to weep so that society itself can be more of a mother,
so that in place of killing it can learn to give birth, to become a promise of
life. We weep when we think of all those young people who have already
lost their lives due to poverty and violence, and we ask society to learn to
be a caring mother. None of this pain goes away; it stays with us, because
the harsh reality can no longer be concealed. The worst thing we can do is
adopt a worldly spirit whose solution is simply anaesthetize young people
with other messages, distractions, trivial pursuits.
Perhaps “those who have a reasonably comfortable life don’t know how to
weep. Some realities in life are only seen with eyes cleansed by tears. Ask
this question: Can I weep? Can I weep when I see a child who is starving,
on drugs or on the street, homeless, abandoned, mistreated or exploited
as a slave by society? Or is my weeping only the self-centred whining of
those who cry because they want something else?” Try to learn to weep
for all those young peo-
ple less fortunate than
yourselves. Weeping is
also an expression of
mercy and compassion. If
tears do not come, ask
the Lord to give you the
grace to weep for the
sufferings of others.
Once you can weep, then
you will be able to help
others from the heart.
Fr. Paul thanks parishioners/friends for expressions of sym-
pathy and assurance of prayers for his brother, Anthony, who
had died suddenly, aged 52. His funeral service will be on
Tuesday 13th August at 10am at St. Mary’s, Denton.
WORSHIP-MEETING CHRIST
IN WORD & SACRAMENT
Misa portuguesa 15 de
setembro 16:00 and the 3rd
Sunday of each month. Msza Sw w niedziele
4 sierpnia o 16:00
Ministers for 10th/11th August July 2019 6.30pm 9.30am 11am Reader J Matthews M Schofield N Skrzypiec Reader F Coates K Walmsley D Doyle EM A Haymes R Windle L Graham EM M O’Neill K Kenny C Wilson EM J Matthews H Sharrocks B Doyle EM D Sharrocks EM S Robertson EM P Guest
The Pope’s prayer for Au-
gust: That families, through
their life of prayer and love,
become more clearly schools
of true human growth.
For the people of the par-
ish of Christ the King, New-
ton Heath, Fr. Derek McCart-
ney, their parish priest, and
its primary school.
We pray for all who live
or work on Burnside Cl, Gold-
craft Cl and Goldbrook Cl.
For Ivy Danylak, Aidan
Neary, Mark Jennings & all
the sick
For Anthony Daly,
James Griffiths & all who’ve
died recently
& Canon Richard Vereker, Fr.
Donatus Burke, Mark Coyle,
Irene Whitworth, Michael
Peplow, John McGuinness,
Ei;een Thornton, Bill and Al-
ice Thornton, Mary and Sam
Mullins, John Schofield & all
remembered at this time.
Together with time,
talent, treasure Thank you for your sup-
port. Last week you gave
£494.30 (Giftaided),
£412.28 (loose), £14.89
(Developing World Fund)
and £197.51 (Buildings
Fund). Payment is due in
this week for the 200 Club.
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NEWSLETTER ARE EASILY
AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
AND ARE USED HERE FOR PRI-
VATE PARISH PURPOSES. NO
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
INTENDED.
GROWING IN FAITH Journey in Faith meets in September.
IF GOD IS CALLING YOU TO THE CHURCH speak to Frs. Paul or Michael.
The next Baptism meeting is on Sunday 18th August at 6pm at the
Presbytery. Contact Frs. Paul or Michael beforehand.
Below Edith Stein’s feast is Friday
OUR LADY & ST. JOSEPH, HEYWOOD partner with St. Martin’s parish, Ganye, Nigeria
Fr. Paul Daly, [email protected] Fr. Michael Deas [email protected]
Fr. Wojiech Pikor (Rezident)
Parish Secretary [email protected] St. Joseph’s Presbytery, Mary St, OL10 1EG
Tel: 01706 369777 www.catholicheywood.com www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
SUNDAY 4thg August 2019 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Mass Baptism of Lois Elizabeth Kenny and Lennon James Kenny Polish Mass
9.30am 11am 1.30pm 4pm
MONDAY The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass
9am 9.30am
TUESDAY THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass Bereavement Group, Presbytery
9am 9.30am 6.30pm
WEDNESDAY St. Sixtus and Companions, St. Cajetan
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass
9am 9.30am
THURSDAY St. Dominic
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass Legion of Mary meeting, Presbytery
9am 9.30am 6.30pm
(First) FRIDAY Abstinence from meat
ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE HOLY CROSS Patron of Europe
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass
9am 9.30am
SATURDAY St. Laurence
Confessions and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, followed by Novena Baptism of Alexander Nowak Confessions First Mass of Sunday
11am 12noon 4pm 6pm 6.30pm
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Mass Baptism of Marcel Kowalewski
9.30am 11am 12.30pm
Pope Francis teaching about Marriage and Family Life in Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) AL 323-
end
It is a profound spiritual experience to contemplate our loved ones with the eyes of God and see Christ in them.
This demands a freedom and openness which enable us to appreciate their dignity. We can be fully present to
others only by giving fully of ourselves and forgetting all else. Our loved ones merit our complete attention. Je-
sus is our model in this, for whenever people approached to speak with him, he would meet their gaze, directly
and lovingly. No one felt overlooked in his presence, since his words and gestures conveyed the question:
“What do you want me to do for you?” . This is what we experience in the daily life of the family. We are con-
stantly reminded that each of those who live with us merits complete attention, since he or she possesses infi-
nite dignity as an object of the Father’s immense love. This gives rise to a tenderness which can “stir in the oth-
er the joy of being loved. Tenderness is expressed in a particular way by exercising loving care in treating the
limitations of the other, especially when they are evident”.
Led by the Spirit, the family circle is not only open to life by generating it within itself, but also by going forth
and spreading life by caring for others and seeking their happiness. This openness finds particular expression in
hospitality, which the word of God eloquently encourages: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for
thereby some have entertained angels unawares” . When a family is welcoming and reaches out to others, es-
pecially the poor and the neglected, it is “a symbol, witness and participant in the Church’s motherhood”. Social
love, as a reflection of the Trinity, is what truly unifies the spiritual meaning of the family and its mission to oth-
ers, for it makes present the kerygma in all its communal imperatives. The family lives its spirituality precisely
by being at one and the same time a domestic church and a vital cell for transforming the world.
The teaching of the Master and St. Paul on marriage is set – and not by chance – in the context of the ultimate
and definitive dimension of our human existence. We urgently need to rediscover the richness of this teaching.
By heeding it, married couples will come to see the deeper meaning of their journey through life. No family
drops down from heaven perfectly formed; families need constantly to grow and mature in the ability to love.
This is a never-ending vocation born of the full communion of the Trinity, the profound unity between Christ
and his Church, the loving community which is the Holy Family of Nazareth, and the pure fraternity existing
among the saints of heaven. Our contemplation of the fulfilment which we have yet to attain also allows us to
see in proper perspective the historical journey which we make as families, and in this way to stop demanding
of our interpersonal relationships a perfection, a purity of intentions and a consistency which we will only en-
counter in the Kingdom to come. It also keeps us from judging harshly those who live in situations of frailty. All
of us are called to keep striving towards some-thing greater than ourselves and our families, and every family
must feel this constant impulse. Let us make this journey as families, let us keep walking together. What we
have been promised is greater than we can imagine. May we never lose heart because of our limitations, or ev-
er stop seeking that fullness of love and communion which
God holds out before us.
Prayer to the Holy Family
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendour of true love;
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again experience
violence, rejection and division;
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its
beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer. Amen.
Given in Rome, at Saint Peter’s, during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, on 19 March, the Solemnity of Saint
Joseph, in the year 2016, the fourth of my Pontificate.
We extend a special welcome
to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed,
straight, gay, confused, well-heeled or down at heel.
We especially welcome wailing babies and excited toddlers.
We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl qui-
etly to yourself.
You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woken up or just got out of prison.
We don’t care if you’re more Chris-
tian than the Archbishop of Canter-bury, or more Catholic than the
Pope, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago.
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME
WELCOME WITAMY BEMVINDO KAABO ������
God, our loving Father,
we thank you for blessing our parish
with all that we need to respond to our vocation
to be a missionary parish in our locality.
We thank you for all our parish members who,
in response to your call, give of themselves so freely
to enrich our parish life in ways of love and service.
We ask you to pour out afresh the gifts of the Spirit upon each one of us
that we may be inspired to serve you in new and creative ways
as missionary disciples, bringing your light to the world.
We ask your blessing upon us as we journey together in hope,
through Christ our Lord, AMEN
Prayer: A poem for today’s First Reading:
Ah, woe is me for pleasure that is vain,
Ah, woe is me for glory that is past:
Pleasure that bringeth sorrow at the last,
Glory that at the last bringeth no gain!
So saith the sinking heart; and so again
It shall say till the mighty angel-blast
Is blown, making the sun and moon aghast
And showering down the stars like sudden rain.
And evermore men shall go fearfully
Bending beneath their weight of heaviness;
And ancient men shall lie down wearily,
And strong men shall rise up in weariness;
Yea, even the young shall answer sighingly
Saying one to another: How vain it is!
By Christina Rosetti (1830-94) author of Fr. Paul’s
favourite Christmas Carol, In the Bleak Midwinter