A warm welcome to visitors, those who have come home for the summer and guests of parishioners visiting the Pastoral Area.
A greeting in French:
“Chers amis qui venez passer vos vacances chez nous,
nous sommes heureux de vous acceuillir parmi nous.”
Haiti - the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, even before the earthquake.
Charity Evening on Friday 6th August at 7.30 pm in the United Reformed Hall, Union Street, Leigh. CAFOD Presentation, Bring & Buy, Tombola & Raffle. Tickets 50p, including refreshments, available from Sr. Megan (01942 683554), who will be pleased to receive donations, prizes and/or gifts. Cheques to CAFOD Haiti Appeal.
About 40 people from the Pastoral Area have signed up to attend the Evening Vigil in Hyde Park, London, on Saturday 18th September and the Mass of the Beatification of John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Birmingham, on Sunday 19th September.
Vigil in Hyde Park
Saturday 18th September: 5.00 – 9.00 pm
1) You are requested to make your own travel arrangements to London. There will be a designated meeting point for Pastoral Area Groups. Please note: Groups have to be at Hyde Park by 2.00 pm, so please leave plenty of time.
2) Cost: £10 (for a Zone 1 pass on the London Underground and a Pilgrim Pack). This money will be collected towards the end of August.
Beatification Mass in Birmingham
Sunday 19th September at 9.30 am
1) A coach will leave from St Joseph’s, Leigh, very early on Sunday morning.
2) Cost: £25 (for travel, a Pilgrim Pack and a Pilgrim Pass). This money will be collected towards the end of August.
Further details will be made available in the newsletter as we receive them.
Official Papal Visit Website
http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk
OK, we hear you, there has to be a more sensible way to raise money. Of course there is, but we Mad Hatters don’t do things the easy way. That’s why we’ve put together this Challenge, which will see us run, swim and cycle thousands of miles for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research by the end of 2010.
So far, we’ve got a combined total of around 30 marathons, 10 triathlons, 3 1000-mile cycle tours, and a huge 3-day 85-mile group run across Hadrian’s Wall. We might have a World Record to our name by the end of the year, too!
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research (LLR) is a fantastic charity. We’re trying to raise £10,000 which would help to fund new research into quicker, clearer diagnoses and better treatments, which could save lives.
The Challenge was inspired by Steven Blears, a dear friend of many Mad Hatters, who lost his battle with Leukaemia at the age of 19. You can see more about Steven on the inspiration page of our website (http://www.madhatterschallenge.org.uk), but this Challenge is for everyone who has been affected by any blood cancer, and anyone who wants to support the incredible work of the folks at LLR.
Anyone can be a Mad Hatter. Just email us if you have any ideas. Help us make every mile matter by supporting the Challenge and this important charity. Simply click on Donate Now to get involved.
DEPARTURE MASS
Sunday 18th July at 3.00 pm
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
EVERYONE WELCOME!
If you would like to accompany the pilgrimage in prayer,
there are copies of a Novena at the back of church.
Official Lourdes Website
http://www.lourdes-france.org
LOURDES ‘AT HOME’ PILGRIMAGE
This year’s Lourdes ‘At Home’ Pilgrimage will arrive in Leigh Pastoral Area on Wednesday 28th July and will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary.
8.00 am Early Morning Mass
12.00 noon Mass of Anointing of the Sick (followed by lunch)
7.30 pm Holy Hour
Please sign the appropriate sheet at the back of church today if: (a) you would like to be anointed at the Mass of Anointing, (b) you will be staying for lunch after the Mass of Anointing, or (c) you require transport to Our Lady of the Rosary.
We would be grateful if Eucharistic Ministers, SVP Visitors and others who visit those who are sick and housebound, would extend an invitation to those they visit and sign the appropriate sheet today at the back of church on their behalf. Many thanks.
Meeting for Musicians & Singers
If you could help with the music at one or more of the services on the day, there will be a meeting at Our Lady of the Rosary this Thursday, 22nd July, at 7.30 pm.
Important Information
It will be possible to attend two events during the Papal Visit – the Evening Vigil in Hyde Park, London, on Saturday 18th September and the Mass of the Beatification of John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Birmingham, on Sunday 19th September.
Vigil in Hyde Park
Saturday 18th September: 5.00 – 9.00 pm
1) Coaches will be going from the Pastoral Area. Times to be announced.
2) Cost: £10 (for a Zone 1 pass on the London Underground and a Pilgrim Pack). Please note: It may be necessary to charge an additional cost (not exceeding £10) for travel.
3) If you wish to attend, you must sign the list at the back of church no later than next Sunday, 24th July.
4) The Vigil will incorporate a procession of banners inviting representation of every parish in England and Wales. If two people would like to take the two Pastoral Area banners, forms (available from the priests) must be completed before next Sunday, 24th July.
Beatification Mass in Birmingham
Sunday 19th September at 9.30 am
1) Coaches will be going from the Pastoral Area very early on Sunday morning.
2) Cost: £25 (for travel, a Pilgrim Pack and a Pilgrim Pass).
3) If you wish to attend, you must sign the list at the back of church no later than next Sunday, 24th July.
Because of the massive organisation and security operation involved, there can be no exceptions to the details given above. So, if you want to attend one of the celebrations, please follow the notes above. If you are unable to sign the appropriate list at the back of church, but would like a place at one of the events, please email Fr Dave: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) More information will disseminated as it becomes available.
Official Papal Visit Website
http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk