Good News Letter

Walking in His Light -together Second Sunday of Lent 8th March 2020 Year A

Céad Míle Fáilte – 100,000 welcomes!

Food and Drink for the Journey In last week’s Gospel we saw Jesus being tempted by the devil - just like the rest of us! This week we see Him transformed in all His glory – the glory of God...not so human! Many people nurse a secret dream of glory and want to stand out and be recognised. Some dream of the glory of being the most admired person in the

room - or scoring the winning goal - the ballerina star - the actor picking up the Academy award etc. Lots of people chase

appreciation, recognition, and long to stand out in glory. On the mountain Peter, James and John got a glimpse of real glory – the glory of God revealed in Jesus. As Christians our dream of glory

is meant to mature so that eventually we stand out, not by talent, looks, muscles, or speed, but by the love we give and

receive to and from others – it’s living out the Gospel values , it’s by the depth of our compassion, and the quality of our

forgiveness. As we continue our Lenten journey may we make sure that we don’t miss any of God's glory and action because we

are asleep spiritually!

ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS

Last Week’s combined offertory: £ 1,413.31 (Plus £636 standing orders) This Week 3rd World Group event at St Patrick’s Next Week’s Retiring Collection CAFOD

We hold in prayer all who are sick in body, mind or spirit and those who care for them, also those who have died recently.... Eileen Jones....Agnes Lunt (Requiem Mass Tuesday 10TH March at 2p.m. St Patrick’s), We pray for those whose anniversaries occur about now.......

May those who grieve their passing come to experience the peace of the Risen Christ.

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CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY AT SOUTHPORT HOSPITAL

You have to request a visit so we can see you when in

hospital. For Holy Communion/ non urgent pastoral care ask the ward/staff/ Tel: 07467 374830 Emergencies ask the ward staff to contact the priest on call.

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LITURGICAL WEEK

Today – Second Sunday of Lent Sunday – Third Sunday of Lent

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Stations of the Cross – St Patrick’s Thursday

9.50a.m. and St Marie’s Saturday 12.35p.m. (blest as we are to have our Churches open so much, you are welcome to pray the Stations on your own if you wish)

Sacrament of Reconciliation – St Patrick’s Saturday

5.30 – 6p.m…….St Marie’s Tuesday-Saturday 11.30 – 12noon……or on request………communal celebration of the Sacrament for the our Parishes of St Marie’s and St Patrick’s is at St Marie’s on Thursday 2nd April 7-8p.m.(and hopefully we’ll be joined by the people of Holy Family)

EASTER TRIDUUM Holy Thursday 9th April – Mass of the Lord’s Supper –

7.30p.m. at St Patrick’s (followed by ‘Watching’ for those who wish/can, concluding with Night Prayer at 9.50 p.m.)

Good Friday 10th April – Celebration of the Lord’s

Passion – 3p.m. at St Marie’s (with Evening Meditation at St Patrick’s 7.30p.m.)

Holy Saturday 11th April – Easter Vigil – 9p.m. at St Patrick’s with the full initiation into the Church of several people (and including a special blessing of the Paschal

Candle for St Marie’s) Easter Sunday – 9.30a.m. Mass at St Marie’s and

11a.m. Mass at St Patrick’s

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Meetings for Ministers of Word, Eucharist and Funerals

– Thursday March 19th 7-8p.m. in St Patrick’s Church

and Thursday 26th March 7-8p.m. in St Marie’s

SIGN OF PEACE We have been advised that the shaking

of hands at the sign of peace during Mass should be suspended. There is a

customary Indian greeting called “Namaste” that we could give each other. It means “I

bow to the divine in you”.

Forget-Me-Not Launch of St. Patrick’s Sing-along with Afternoon tea.

After a very encouraging and well-attended meeting last week,

we are launching a new group on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March, 2.00-3.30 pm in St. Patrick’s Hall-a sing-along with

afternoon tea. If you would like some company, a chat and some fun singing old songs, if you feel lonely at times, if you are

bereaved or living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia, please do come along. Everyone is welcome. If you

can’t come but would like to support this new venture, maybe you could bake some cakes or scones, provide some biscuits, or donate a linen table cloth you no longer need- we would be

delighted to receive any offerings to get us going. Please contact either Cathy Wilton (07840 155978) or Rosemary Purcell (07712

213523 or 01704 507794) to find out more. See you there!

******************** DEMENTIA PRAYER WEEK 12th – 19th MARCH

On Sunday 15th March, Cardinal Heenan House, School Lane,

Roby Mill, Upholland, will again welcome visitors for afternoon

prayer with and for people living with dementia and those who

care for them. For more info contact Tel. 01695 622885

.Are you tired of giving up chocolate for Lent?

Then here are some other creative ideas on what

you can do for your Lenten commitment.

Daily Mass … with a Twist……Whether you are

already a daily Mass goer or not, resolve to go during Lent.

(invite someone to come with you, or let them know you have

prayed for them)

Secret Intercessor - Pick one person for whom you feel called

to offer prayer and sacrifice during the Lenten season. Send

them a card on Holy Saturday letting them know that you have

offered your Lenten observance as an act of love for them.

Pray the Rosary every day (or on specific set days) for the intentions

of someone in your life

Every Sunday pray about TWO Concrete and actionable things

that you are called to do during the upcoming week of Lent

eg…..

FAST ON GOSSIP - Gossip is one of the best things to give up

during Lent - and continue to give up for the rest of your life. It

can be difficult to keep from spreading news, but the reality is

that too many of us spread news we have no right to spread

FAST ON CRISTISM - As with gossiping, criticizing others is

socially acceptable but it shouldn't be. For Lent this year,

consider keeping your words in check. If you feel like saying

something negative about someone - including yourself - think

twice. Recall the old adage: If you don't have anything nice to

say, don't say anything at all.

Week commencing 8th March

Sunday 8.30am 10.00am

Betty Wordsworth Anne Byrne

Monday 12 Noon Service of The Word & Holy Communion

Tuesday 12 Noon Kath Barlow

Wednesday 12 Noon Andrewina Bisley

Thursday 12 Noon Joseph Francis Yearsley

Friday 12 Noon Helen Cullen

Saturday 12 Noon Letitia Bresuabon

Sunday 8.30am 10.00am

Larry & Myles Moriarty Ivor Hugh Taylor

Tea/Coffee in the Marian Centre after the 10am Mass

Mass in Polish – is celebrated at St Marie’s on the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of the month at 3pm.

The Rosary will be prayed on Mon after the Service of The Word & Holy Communion Tues - Sat after 12 00 Noon Mass

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Tues - Sat 11.30 to 12.00 noon

(or by appointment with Father John)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday to Saturday 11.30 to 12.00 noon

Service of The Word & Holy Communion Mon 12 Noon Followed by the Rosary

Marian Centre for Evangelisation For more info. Tel: 07544768483 email: contact@mariancentre.org.uk,

website: www.mariancentre.org.uk

The Parish House is open from 10.00am to 12.00 noon and from 2.00 pm to

4.00 pm Mon- Fri for general enquiries, e.g. Mass Cards, and to feed the homeless and those in need.

Week commencing 8th March

Saturday 6pm Ray Coppack

Sunday 11.30am Kitty Bunyan

Tuesday 9.15am REQUIEM 2pm

Patsy Cuthbert Agnes Lunt

Thursday 9.15am Savvas Lambrow

Saturday 6pm Sean Farrell

Sunday 11.30am Peggy O’ Malley

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 5.30pm – 6pm

(or by appointment with Fr John) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Tuesday & Thursday 8.45 -9.15am

The Parish Office is open as often as possible on weekdays for general enquiries, The Parish Office – 01704 228943 to enquire about the

Church Hall contact 07544768483 or email: church.hall@stpatrickssouthport.org.uk

The Parish Centre (Club) Contact 01515221033

The Sanctuary Lamps this week will burn for ......

ST MARIE’S ST PATRICK’S

Sat Julie Heneghan Bulgaria

Sun Flood Victims The Bahamas

Mon John Sankey John Sankey

Tues Pauline &Terry Blackburn For those affected by the Corona Virus

Wed Betty R.I.P End to Terrorism

Thur Pope Francis Judy Taylor

Fri Hugh Mc Quillan All suffering from Dementia

Sat Christ the King School Those walking the R.C.I.A Journey of Faith

Sun Joan Fawson (Better Health) Ash Langley

Christian Aid Liverpool Conference on Climate

Change. Saturday 21st March 10am-4pm Liverpool Quaker Meeting House. 22 School Lane Liverpool

Choral Evening Prayer and reception of the relic of

Oscar Romero. Monday 23rd March 6pm. With

Archbishop Malcolm Mc McMahon 6pm in the

Cathedral of Christ the King

QUIET DAY Saturday 28th March 10am-4pm

at the Cenicle, Tithebarn Grove, Lance Lane Liverpool. No booking required. For more details Tel Sister Winifred

0151 722 2271

IRENAEUS Discovering the Prophet Daniel.

God reveals deep and hidden things Thursday 19th March Thursday 26th March

For more info Tel: 0151 949 1199

THE WOUNDED SHEPHERD Thursday 19th March 7.30pm. Author Austen Ivereigh will speak on a new book ‘Wounded Shepherd’: Pope Francis

and his struggle to convert the Catholic Church. St Anne’s Parish Rooms, Overbury St . Liverpool

WITH YOU ALWAYS

The next meetings are at St Marie’s in the

Marian Centre on Thursday 5 – 6p.m. and at St

Patrick’s in the Church Hall on Saturday 1 –

2p.m. Please hold the little ones in prayer as they

grow in their understanding of the wonderful

Sacrament of the Eucharist!

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PARISH SOCIAL

This Friday 13th March at St Patrick’s with Fr John and the

Woodlanders. Treat yourself to a great night of Irish music and good company! Tickets are £10, on sale after Mass’, in our shops, offices or book by phone on 531229. All proceeds will go to Liverpool’s Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice

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CLEANERS REQUIRED

Due to the temporary incapacity of some members of St

Patrick’s Cleaning Team, we could do with some assistance.

Is there anyone who could give an hour on Wednesday

morning from 9am-10am to help us out? Contact Hilary

211394. If you would like to help at St Marie’s contact

Margaret Tel: 560812

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There are a selection of St. Patrick’s Day cards and gifts

and Mother’s Day cards and gifts on sale in the shop at St. Patrick’s.

R.C.I.A The R.C.I.A Journey in Faith - meets on

Tuesday 10th March at 7pm. We will explore Sacraments of Wholeness – Reconciliation and

Anointing We hold... Chloe... Kate.... Mia... Victoria...

Piers...David... Michelle...Heidi ....Luke.... in our love and prayer.

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CHURCH CHUCKLES

A horse goes into a pub and the bartender says, “Hey

buddy, why the long face?”

A man knocks on a lady's door and said 'I’m terribly sorry

miss but I ran over your cat. Because I’m responsible for

its death I would like to replace your cat. The lady said

'thank you - so how are you at catching mice then?'

CHILDREN’ CHUCKLES

What do you get when you cross a snake and a pie?

A pie-thon!

What has six eyes but cannot see? Three blind mice!

What do you get when you cross a parrot with a centipede? A walkie talkie!

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'A cheerful heart is a good medicine' Proverbs 17:22

What’s on at St Patrick’s

Monday 1.30pm - 2.30pm Strength and Balance 3pm - 4pm Tai Chi

Tuesday 9.15am - 11.15am St Patrick’s Mother and Toddler Group

11.30am - 12.30pm Keep Fit Wednesday 11.30am - 12.30pm Luncheon Club

1.30pm-3.30pm St Patrick’s & St Marie’s Friendship Group Thursday 2pm - 4pm Scripture Group

Friday 10am -12 Noon Art Group Sunday Parish tea and coffee before 11.30am Mass

7.30pm Emmaus Prayer Group

What’s on at St Marie’s Monday 10am - 12noon U3A Arts and Craft Group

1st and 3rd Monday of the month Tuesday 1.00pm-1.30pm Gospel Joy

Thursday 2pm - 4pm Tea Dance Saturday 1pm - 1.30pmGospel Joy

Sunday Parish Tea/Coffee after 10am Mass

YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES

Pope Francis March prayer Intention -

Catholics in China We pray that the Church in China may

persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.

St Marie’s & St Patrick’s

Fr John Heneghan

Tel: 531229

Holy Family

Fr Patsy Foley

Tel: 532613

St Joseph &

Our Lady of Lourdes

St Teresa’s

Fr Atli Jonsson

(Dean &

Hospital Chaplain)

Tel: 568313

Sacred Heart & St John

Stone Fr Tony Slingo Tel: 577722

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL

“Taking to heart the last words of the Lord Jesus, we will go

into the world to proclaim the Good News to the whole of

Creation” Liverpool RC Archdiocese Trustees Inc. Registered Charity No. 232709

ST MARIE’S & ST PATRICK’S CONTACT DETAILS

Postal Address 25 Seabank Road , Southport PR9 OEJ Telephone: (01704) 531229 Email: stmaries.southport@rcaolp.co.uk Email: stpatricks.southport@rcaolp.co.uk Website: St Marie’s www.stmariessouthport.org.uk Website: St Patrick’s www.stpatrickssouthport.org.uk St Patrick’s School : www.stpatrickschurchtown.com St Patrick’s Church Hall church.hall@stpatrickssouthport.org.uk Archdiocesan Website: www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk