Leigh Pastoral Area

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Lenten Services

EARLY MORNING MASSES
Thursdays 7.30 am St Ambrose Barlow (beginning 5th March)
Fridays 6.30 am Holy Family
Fridays 7.00 am Sacred Heart, Leigh

GUIDED PRAYER
Thursdays 7.00 - 8.00 pm
February at St Richard’s;  March at St Ambrose Barlow

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays 7.00 pm Holy Family, St Ambrose Barlow & St Richard’s
Saturdays 5.30 pm St Gabriel’s

“CONFESSATHON”  (Individual Confession)
Saturday 21st March
11.00 am - 4.30 pm at St Joseph’s, Leigh

SERVICES OF RECONCILIATION
Services begin at 7.30 pm
Wednesday 4th March - St Richard’s
Tuesday 10th March - St Joseph’s, Leigh
Tuesday 31st March - Sacred Heart, Leigh
Tuesday 7th April - Holy Family

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ashes will be blessed at the following Masses and Services:

9.00 am Service of Ashes in St. Richards School
  9.15 am Morning Prayer & Mass at Holy Family
10.15 am Service of Ashes in Sacred Heart School
11.00 am Service of Ashes at Holy Family *
12.00 noon Midday Mass at St. Richards
1.45 pm Service of Ashes at St. Gabriel’s *
2.00 pm Service of Ashes in St. Ambrose School
7.00 pm Evening Mass at St. Ambrose Barlow

(*  led by school children in church)

Thursday, February 12, 2009

THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE

The Beginning Experience is a spiritually based weekend for those who have experienced loneliness, rejection, hurt and pain through the loss of a partner by bereavement, separation or divorce.  A time to share with others who have experienced loss and who care.  A time to heal by experiencing God’s love through others.  A time to begin again.  Sandymount Retreat Centre (20th to 22nd March 2009).  Further details from Angela (0151 430 6312) or 01704 536501.

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS

Are you interested in improving the lives of the young people in our schools? 
Then consider becoming a Foundation Governor in one of our Catholic Schools. 
For more information, please contact the Archdiocesan Schools Department,
Croxteth Drive, Liverpool L17 1AA or visit our website: 
http://www.archdiocese-of-liverpool.co.uk

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

A PRAYER

I kneel (or sit) with confidence,
for you hold me in your presence,
you listen to my fumbling words,
you even hear the movement of my heart without words.

Renew in me the simple faith of a child,
a sense of wonder at all creation,
an attitude of gratitude for all that is,
a peaceful spirit in times of trouble,
a joyful heart in times of goodness.

Make your Spirit to pray in me
as I raise my heart and mind to you.
Amen.

Composed by M J Pedersen, T Greisen & R Wasikowski
Published in “More Than Meets The Eye: Finding God In The Crease”

Monday, February 09, 2009

ROCKING WITH ME

There was once an elderly, despondent woman in a nursing home.  She wouldn’t speak to anyone or request anything.  She merely existed - rocking in her creaky old rocking chair.

The old woman didn’t have many visitors.  But every couple mornings, a concerned and wise young nurse would go into her room.  She didn’t try to speak or ask questions of the old lady.  She simply pulled up another rocking chair beside the old woman and rocked with her.

Weeks or months later, the old woman finally spoke.

‘Thank you,’ she said. ‘Thank you for rocking with me.’”

Sometimes all it takes to make a difference in somebody’s life is just to be there with them, beside them and often no words are needed just an understanding.  Remember God can always be that person.

Saturday, February 07, 2009

RETREAT WEEKEND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Theme of Prayer and Discernment
Where: Liverpool
When : February 20th - 22nd 2009
Cost : Donation only

For more information, please contact Sr Lynne: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

LIVERPOOL ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

By air from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Friday 24th to Friday 31st July 2009.  Also overland by coach.  Pilgrims who will need help with mobility, nursing or medical care on the journey or in Lourdes should register as soon as possible with the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office (0151 727 4000).  Closing date for registration:  31st March 2009.  The Tour Operator for 2009 is Leisure Time Travel (0151 287 8000).  For further details, please see poster at the back of church.

Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes
Wednesday 11th February 2009 at 7.30 pm
Christ the King, Childwall

Lourdes Jubilee DVD
A commemorative DVD to celebrate the Liverpool Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes during the Jubilee Year has been made and is on sale for £5.  All proceeds will go to Pilgrimage Funds.  To order a copy, phone 01925 221437 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK

7th - 14th February 2009

Blessed are you, king of all creation:
You have made us your beloved,
and have showered your gifts upon us.
With all our married couples we bless you,
and thank you for their years together.
Continue to fill their hearts with love for you
and for each other.
Bless them, their children, their relatives and friends,
and lead them through this life
to eternal happiness with you.
Amen.

THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
The Beginning Experience is a spiritually based weekend for those who have experienced loneliness, rejection, hurt and pain through the loss of a partner by bereavement, separation or divorce.  A time to share with others who have experienced loss and who care.  A time to heal by experiencing God’s love through others.  A time to begin again.  Sandymount Retreat Centre (20th to 22nd March 2009).  Further details from Angela (0151 430 6312) or 01704 536501.

EDUCATION SUNDAY

Today is Education Sunday - a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone involved in the world of education. For more than 100 years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday in England and Wales, traditionally on the ninth Sunday before Easter.

God is the source of all wisdom and knowledge.
Let us ask him to bless those who seek to learn and their teachers.
For students - that the Spirit of God may grant them
the gifts of wisdom of understanding.
For teachers - that they may share their knowledge
with gentleness, patience,
and concern for their students.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

(From the Book of Blessings)

The Second Collection today will go to support the work of the Catholic Education Service.