St Mary’s Newhouse, Station Lane, Barton, Preston PR3 5DY
Priests: Fr. Augustine Obiagwu and Fr. Francisco Ulogu
Parish Sisters: Sr. Shienrose La Torre, Sr. Monique, SPC
Tel: 01772 862437 or 07934 222978
or 01772 862231 (Fernyhalgh Presbytery)
Email: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarynewhouse.org.uk
Primary School: St. Mary and St. Andrew’s
Tel: 862335; Website:www.st-mary-st-andrews.lancs.sch.uk
Newhouse News
Second Sunday of Advent 10th December 2023
WELCOME TO ST MARY’S NEWHOUSE
Mass Times and Intentions
Saturday – 9th Dec 2nd Sunday of Advent- Eve P.1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE
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Campbell Family |
Remembrance |
Sunday – 10th Dec 2nd Sunday of Advent |
8:45am
10:30am |
OLSE
SMN |
Dr. Dunni
Vera Kenyon |
Birthday
Lately Dead |
Monday – 11th Dec St Damasus I |
9:00am
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OLSE
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Pauline Counsell |
RIP |
Tuesday – 12th Dec Our Lady of Guadalupe |
4:00pm
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OLSE
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Marion Swayne |
RIP |
Wed – 13th Dec St Lucy |
7:00pm |
SMN
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Family and Friend |
Successful operation |
Friday – 15th Dec
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9:00am
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OLSE
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Sat – 16th Dec 3rd Sunday of Advent- Eve P.1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE
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3rd Sunday of Advent |
8:45am
10:30am |
OLSE
SMN |
McGuill, Kay & Ward Families
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OLSE - Our Lady & St. Edward's, Fulwood. https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
SMF - St. Mary's, Fernyhalgh. https://ladyewellshrine.co.uk/
SMN - St Mary's, Newhouse.
FERNYHALGH MASS SCHEDULE
NO MASSES on Mondays & Fridays;
Tuesdays @ 9.00am, Wednesdays @ 10.00am, Thursdays @ 9:00am;
Saturdays @ 12 noon Ladyewell Shrine.
Sundays @ 10:00am & 3:00pm
CONFESSION available at SMN and OLSE after every Holy Mass.
If anyone coming to Holy Communion requires a gluten-free host, please let Pauline know in advance as we now have access to some.
Please, would parishioners who would like a mass intention hand their request directly to Sr Shienrose or Pauline.
Find Sunday and daily readings on www.universalis.com
Sunday Readings
Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
Psalm 84:9-14
2 Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1:1-8
Mass book page 449
Advent Reflection
When Jesus was born, The Holy Family were migrants because of a census ordered by an occupying power. Two years later they were refugees in Egypt because of a king terrified of threats to his authority. Today, occupation, fear, violence and injustice still mar the land of his birth. May we continually pray and to speak out for justice in the Holy Land so that peace may prevail and the sons of Abraham live in harmony and have the opportunity to flourish.
Peace: The second week of Advent commonly centres on peace. People reflect on the peace brought by the coming of Jesus Christ, both in terms of inner spiritual peace and the hope for a peaceful world. Joy and Love: The third and fourth weeks of Advent often emphasize joy and love.
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of December
For persons with disabilities
We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the centre of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value
their active participation.
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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our parish:
Carmen Roca, Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Geoffrey Clinning, Theresa Wilkinson, Jessica, Amanda, Christine, Patricia Sweeney, Rachael Mason, Joe Fox.
To have the name of a seriously sick person on the newsletter, please submit their name and yours with your phone number
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PARISH COLLECTION (including via banks) - £531.95
Diocesan Poor Mission- £43.00
Diocesan Youth Service - £15.40
Sheila’s Quiz - £138.50
Mass Attendance: 74
Information about Special Collections
There is always a basket (labelled) at the back of Church for those who don’t have the envelopes for cash contributions. Envelopes can go in the normal collection baskets at the offertory but any cash in the offertory baskets will always go to the normal Sunday collection (it would be impossible to work out which cash was intended for which collection).
You can have a set of envelopes if you wish, even if you are not able to ‘Gift Aid’ your donations.
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Advent Reconciliation
Our priest is available for confession every after mass until the 24th of December except the 8:45am masses.
Blessing of the Bambini
At the beginning or end of Sunday Masses, Father will bless the Bambini so please bring your Baby Jesus from your cribs to be blessed. They can go on the Sanctuary before mass.
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MASS INTENTIONS: We have plenty of space in the Mass diary. If you would like Holy Mass to be offered for an intention, please place the intention and offering in an envelope and post through the Presbytery/Convent door or hand to one of the priests or Sisters. Envelopes are available in the church porch. Thank you.
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CHRISTMAS MASSES SCHEDULE
VIGIL MASS -24th December
SMN – 5:00 pm
SMF – 5:30 pm
OLSE – 6:45 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY – 25th December
OLSE – 8:45 am
SMF- 10:00 am (No mass @ 3:00 pm)
SMN – 10:30 am
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Decoration of Church. As this is the occasional year in which the Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve, we have relatively little time after the last Advent Mass at 10.30 and the Christmas Vigil Mass at 5pm, so we will need to do most of the decorating of church on December 17th. We would appreciate if sprays for the windows could be brought in on the 17th ready to hang in place at the end of Mass. We will also need some tree decorators and strong people to bring in the crib from the garage.
There was also a suggestion that to have something a bit different, we would ask for small simple sprays 6-8” (18-20cm) to fasten to the ends of some of the pews - not all of them - 2/3 pieces of appropriate greenery tied together (a rubber band/ string would do) and there will be lengths of ribbon to attach them to the end of some benches.
Thank you.
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17th Century Nun’s Prayer
Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other’s pains, but help me to endure them with patience.
Bloopers and Blessings
CAFOD this Advent
Our online Advent calendar of daily prayer and reflection offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, pray and take action as we prepare for Christmas: https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-calendar
Consider our World Gifts range for Christmas: https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/ or pick up a catalogue from the church porch.
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Pope Francis urges religious leaders to work together for peace and climate
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Food bank
Thank you for all your support.
Your generosity is only matched by the real need of the families we serve.
With your help, children are fed who would otherwise go hungry.
We need:
All donations for the Food bank and St Wilfrid’s can be dropped off at the back of the church or at 3 Marlborough Drive. Collection can be arranged by
calling 0777 943 627
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Youth Sunday
Thank you to everyone involved in our Youth Sunday activities a couple of weeks ago. We celebrated the enrolment of a number of altar servers at OLSE into the Guild of St Stephen and presented their medals. We welcomed extra children and families to take part in the Mass (especially at SMN!) and on the Sunday afternoon enjoyed time with over 20 of our altar servers and young readers getting to know each other, reflect on their ministry in the role - and eat pizza & play pool! It was especially encouraging to welcome altar servers from all three of our parishes - OLSE, SMF and SMN.
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CASTLERIGG MANOR
YOUTH MINISTRY INTERN SCHEME (FORMERLY GAP YEARS) // We are currently looking for interns to join our ministry team. New interns start at the beginning of each term and undertake a one or two year programme. Working at Castlerigg is a great way to gain experience, get some brilliant training and be part of a vibrant organisation based in a beautiful part of the country. Anyone interested should contact jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk
ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT // JAN 12-13 // Our annual Altar Servers Retreat is coming up this January. It's just £35 and it's open to anyone in Year 6+. A chance to make some friends and reflect on your awesome ministry in the Church.
More Info/ Book: https://castleriggmanor.com
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Will you accept this Advent challenge?
If you do, you will be helping a family have a better Christmas.
At the entrance of the church, there are leaflets that explain what you are being asked to do. Please take one.
In short, you are asked to donate 25 items.
There is a list of suggested items.
The list is for guidance only.
Last year, 51 families and individuals accepted the Challenge.
Our target this year is 65.
We need you to accept the challenge and help a family have a better Christmas.
May God bless your kindness.
Visit:- www.CatholicDirectory.org to view all the different diocesan newspapers, including the Catholic Voice of Lancaster (www.catholicvoiceoflancaster.co.uk).
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Christmas panto, Aladdin will be put on at the OLSE Parish Centre on Sunday 17th December. There will be two performances, one at 1pm and the other at 3.30pm. The church choir have got together to put on this panto, written by Jane Tudor, to raise funds for the installation and upkeep of a defibrillator for the OLSE Church/Parish Centre. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. They will be on sale after the masses at weekends and from the school office each week day. Refreshments will be available – donations welcome - wine, juice, mince pies, a tuck shop plus a raffle, so bring cash! It promises to be full of fun for everybody!!
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MESSY CHURCH
St Clare’s Church Hall, Saturday 16th December 1.30-3.00 PM
Come and enjoy an afternoon of activities, games and Bible Stories
All ages and denominations welcome.
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A Blessed Messiah is Born – Monday 18th December 2023 at 7pm
You are invited to a performance of sacred music in preparation for Christmas at St Joseph’s Church, Skeffington Road, Preston, PR1 5UQ. The concert is performed by Occento choir conducted by Nathan Smith, with the repertoire including pieces such as: Away in a Manger, The Crown of Roses, In Dulci Jubilo and Gabriel’s Message.
The concert is free of charge with donations welcome.
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PRESTON FORUM PROBUS CLUB
A club for retired and semi-retired men and women.
Meetings are every other Thursday morning, September to April, at OLSE Parish Centre, Marlborough Drive.
We have an exciting programme of talks, lunches and visits.
Join us - your first three meetings are free!
Next meeting 14th december, 10am to 12pm.
Contact 01995 238648 or 01772 861340 or prestonprobus.org.uk
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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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The Haydock Memorial
Informative videos can be found on St. Andrews, Cottam website (https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/), including one which includes reference to the Haydock memorial at St. Mary's. See https://youtu.be/FvaUYLxyP60
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See Bishop Paul's blog https://www.lancasterdiocese.org.uk/our-bishop/the-bishops-blog/ for recent Diocesan news.