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Time flies and it is now October. If you would like a list of deceased family members, relatives, friends, colleagues to be placed in our church remembrance corner, please hand it in as soon as possible to Pauline.

Please ask Pauline if you want to retrieve a white basket from the Creation Mass.

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So many people have no Hope

What are you looking for?

Happiness? Peace? Answers? Hope?

Come and Listen

Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00pm

St Clare’s RC Church, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston PR2 9HH

It started on 29^th September and runs until the weekend of 14^th to 16^th November.

For more information contact St Clare's: phone 01772 719604 or email  enquiries@saintclares.co.uk

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Diocese of Lancaster: Centenary Prayer

God our Father, we thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed on our Diocese since its foundation one hundred years ago on ground made fertile by the blood of the martyrs.

Nourished by your Son, Jesus Christ, in Word and Sacraments, and led by your Holy Spirit, may we move forward with hope and trust, helping future generations to discover the “pearl of great price” which will bring them eternal life.   

And when time shall be no more, may our Diocese rejoice as the “mother of countless children”, and be given her place in heavenly glory.  

This we ask of you who live and reign for ever and ever.        Amen. 

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.    

 St Cuthbert, pray for us.   

Holy Martyrs of our Diocese, pray for us.

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CASTLERIGG MANOR TEAM 2025-26

The Youth Ministry team at Castlerigg Manor are still accepting late applications for this year. Team members are generally aged 18-24 and the Internship Scheme which they join provides training, experience, and recognised qualifications as well as a life-changing year! director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

FAMILY AND GROUP STAYS AT CASTLERIGG MANOR THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM

Opening their doors to family groups, individuals and other small groups once again during October Half Term (Oct 27-31). A good option for anyone looking for a budget get-away in a beautiful part of the country. Book at https://castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us/

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Special Rosary Service

to celebrate The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

at St Mary's, Newhouse

Friday 21st November, starting at 2.00pm

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THINKING OF BEING A PRIEST?

Young men 16+ are invited to come to a day of recollection and discernment! Saturday 22nd November,  10.00am-4.00pm at Lancaster Cathedral.

The day will include Mass, Adoration, guided prayer, talks to assist discernment and lunch. Speak with our priests if you are interested.

Come and See Weekend

November 21^st-23^rd 2025

For single women (18+) discerning what the Lord is asking of them

Sharing in the life of the monastic community / Divine Office/ Rule of St Benedict / Lectio Divina / Mission through hospitality

Contact: hyningbooking@yahoo.co.uk   01524 732684

Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning

Warton, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 9SE

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STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE: Right To Life UK have launched a new EasyAction tool to create a personalised letter to Peers asking them to oppose Assisted Suicide. Visit www.righttolife.org.uk/aspeersletter

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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

This course is a process for adults who are interested in exploring the Catholic faith, typically leading to full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil.  The sessions will start in October 2025 and will be held in the Convent at OLSE.  Dates and times to be arranged to suit inquirers.  If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the course or you require more information, please contact Sheila Green on 01772 861073 or 07528 020480.

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Barton Village Hall Pews News

There’s something special about living in a small community. It’s in the friendly nods on the street, the wave from across the road, and the quiet knowledge that we’re all part of something shared. But community doesn’t just happen on its own—it grows through connection, conversation, and shared experiences.

That’s why, in Barton, the Village Hall Trustees are excited to be hosting what we hope will become memorable parish social events—simple, welcoming gatherings designed to bring people together, spark new friendships, and begin writing the next chapter of our village life.

We’re kicking things off with a wonderful mix of events for all ages and interests:

Meat Bingo Night – A bit of fun, a touch of friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’ve never played before or you're a seasoned pro, come and join our regular Monday night bingo, with a chance to win some quality local meat from Honeywells, starting back again on ....

** Monday 22nd September, doors open 6:45pm with eyes down at 7:30pm.

Wine Tasting Evening – A slightly more refined affair, this is your chance to sample a selection of wines, learn a little, and enjoy great conversation with others. We’ve partnered with a local wine merchant, Divino wines of Preston, to host an evening of wine exploration. Tasting a selection of wines, with accompanying nibbles (e.g. cheese, crackers and charcuterie selection).

** Friday 7th November, 7:30pm– Tickets £38

For more information, please email BVHTickets@outlook.com

These events mark the beginning of a new season for our local community—not just socially, but in spirit. They’re a chance to get out and about, meet others, and truly feel part of village life. If you've ever thought "It would be nice to get more involved," now is the perfect time.

Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for decades, these gatherings are for you. Come along, bring a friend or neighbour, and let’s enjoy the unique gift of living in a place where community really means something.

We hope to see you there!

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Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.

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"Care for our Common Home.” At the moment the blister packs that are used for many tablets/pills cannot be recycled in the general recycling.  However, Superdrug stores are offering to recycle them.  All their stores and pharmacies are participating.  Please bring your empty blister packs and leave them in the box at the back of church and Pat Loughran will take them to Superdrug.  It can be one way of our parish working towards making the world a better place for our children and grandchildren.

Thank you for your continued support in bringing empty pill blister packs to Church. It is our small effort in saving the planet. Also Boots stores will recycle empty beauty, healthcare and wellness containers that cannot be put in council recycling bins. This also includes travel mini containers, mascaras, makeup palettes, lipsticks, toothpaste tubes and lotion pumps. At the Boots on Deepdale Retail Park the recycling box is by the tills near the front door. 

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Looking for a gift for Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation; Lent/Easter, Advent/Christmas (at appropriate times)? Call into Covenant Books on Whitby Avenue, Ingol PR2 3YP - next to Holy Family Church and opposite Holy Family primary school. We have cards, gifts e.g. statues, crucifixes, rosary beads, liturgical cloths for ‘focus’ tables, books and other items for most occasions.

OPENING TIMES: - Thursday: 10 am - 4pm, Friday 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday 10 am - 12 noon.

E-mail: covenantbookspreston@gmail.com

https://www.covenantbookspreston.com/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/covenantbooks

If we are not open and you need something urgently, please email us and we will do our best to help you.

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