St Mary Newhouse
St Mary Newhouse
 
 

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

WELCOME TO ST MARY’S NEWHOUSE

 

5th Sunday in Lent                                        17th March 2024 

 

 

 

Mass Times and Intentions

 

Saturday 16th March

5th Sun of Lent–Eve Prayer1

6:00pm

OLSE

 

 

 

Sunday 17th March

5th Sun of Lent

8:45am

 

10:30am

OLSE

 

SMN

 

Thomas, Monica & Seeta

 

R.I.P

Monday 18th March

 

9:00am

 

OLSE

 

John Francis Bury

 

Tuesday 19th March

St Joseph- Solemnity

3:00pm

 

OLSE

 

 

 

Wednesday 20th March

 

6:30pm

 

7:00pm

SMN

 

SMN

Stations of the Cross

 

Friday 22nd March

 

8:30am

 

9:00am

OLSE

 

OLSE

Stations of the Cross

 

Saturday 23rd March

PALM SUNDAY–Eve. Prayer1

6:00pm

OLSE

 

 

 

Sunday 24th March

PALM SUNDAY

8:45am

 

10:30am

OLSE

 

SMN

Eddie

Anniversary

 

 

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, except OLSE 8.45 on Sunday.

 

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. There is plenty of space in the Mass diary. Envelopes are available at the back of church or in the church porch.

 

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Children's Liturgy every first Sunday of the month, except during school holidays.

 

 

 

 

Dates for 2024

  • April - holiday
  • 5th May
  • 2nd June
  • 7th July
  • August - holiday
  • September - holiday
  • 6th October
  • 3rd November
  • 1st December

 

We look forward to welcoming all our young people.

 

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Find Sunday and daily readings on www.universalis.com

 

 

Sunday Readings

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 50:3-4,12-15

Hebrews 5:7-9

John 12:20-30

 

Mass Book Page 136

 

 

 

 

 

 

“If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it yields a rich harvest.”

 

Today’s Gospel Reflection

 

The greatest power on earth is love. But unexpectedly and unimaginably, this power is fully manifested in weakness, vulnerability, and death.  A bloody cross becomes its highest symbol, for upon it is accomplished the total self-emptying (kenosis) of God to bring us fullness of life.  The lifting up of Jesus takes on a double meaning, both an act of human beings and act of God.  As a human act plotted and accomplished by his opponents, the lifting up of Jesus on the cross is intended to expose him to shame and mockery and to punish him for challenging Caesar’s power.  But God turns their lies and evil plot upside down by using the same act for the glorification of Jesus and the full unveiling of divinity.  God defeats the forces that destroyed Jesus, not by exercising might and domination, but by reversing the shame and defeat of crucifixion into power-to-save and victory-of-love over hatred and violence.

 

Lord Jesus, it is the incontestable love manifested on the cross that irresistibly draws us to you.  Help us to assimilate the truth that genuine love is self-sacrificing.  

 

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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our parishes SMN and OLSE:

Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Geoffrey Clinning, Theresa Wilkinson, Jessica, Amanda, Patricia Sweeney, Rachael Mason, Joe Fox, Bob Bamber, Mary Chapman.

 

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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HOLY WEEK MASSES and SERVICES

 

St Marys, Fernyhalgh

Holy Thursday 6:00pm

Friday Stations of the Cross 9:00am

Veneration of the Cross 6:00pm

Holy Saturday 6:00pm

Easter Sunday 10:00am and 3:00pm

 

St Mary’s, Newhouse

Holy Thursday No Mass

Friday Stations of the Cross 10:00am

Veneration of the Cross 5:00pm

Holy Saturday 4:00 pm

Easter Sunday 10:30am

 

Our Lady & St Edwards

Holy Thursday 6:00pm

Stations of the Cross 9:00am

Veneration of the Cross 3:00pm

Holy Saturday 6:00pm

Easter Sunday 8:45am

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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of March 2024

 

For the new martyrs
We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.

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Parish Collection (including via banks): £410.90.

Mass Attendance: 69.

 

Offertory Envelopes. Envelopes for the new financial year are in the porch, please collect them as soon as possible; they do not start until after Easter. You do not have to gift aid your offerings to have a pack of envelopes. Please see Madeleine or Pauline if you would like a box of envelopes. Please also let us know if you are no longer a tax payer (therefore cannot gift aid) or have moved in the last twelve months.

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Special Rosary Service     to celebrate the feast of St Joseph, the Husband of Mary

at Our Lady and St Edwards, 4 Marlborough Dr, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE

Tuesday 19th March starting at 2.00pm

Guest Speaker: Rev Hugh Pollock VG

 

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Good Counsel Network

 

On Saturday 23rd March, the Vigil of Palm Sunday, please pray and fast for the end of abortion in this Country. Through God’s grace we have seen thousands of Mothers in our counselling centre continue their pregnancies in very difficult circumstances. Please help us to help save lives with your prayers, fasting and support. www.GoodCounselNetwork.com

 

You could also offer an extra effort such as going to Mass (or an extra Mass) on the day, or going to Adoration. You can even pray before a closed tabernacle if Adoration is not available near you.

For information on the day of Prayer and Fasting, contact

The Good Counsel Network on 020 7723 1740.

 

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CAFOD

Thank you so much for your support this Lent.

 

John's walking has had a bit of aboost this week, but he's still got a long way to go! There is a sponsor form at the back of church, or you could encourage him online:

https://parishes.walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/johns-smn-big-lent-walk

 

Lent prayers and reflections are available on the website: www.cafod.org.uk/pray/lent-prayers

 

The end of March sees the next Fulwood Farmers' Market - on Saturday 23rd March from 9.30am-1pm at Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA. Come and stock up on fresh local produce and Fairtrade products, browse the New to You stalls, and stay for a drink and a snack. Do spread the word; we hope to see you there.

 

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER IN THE LAKE DISTRICT?

 

Castlerigg Manor (Diocese of Lancaster Retreat Centre) is looking for a Programme Leader to join their youth ministry team. The work involves working on retreats in the heart of the Lake District, and occasionally working on outreach visits around the area. The post is residential and comes with a salary package in the range of £26-28k, made up of paid salary, accommodation, food etc. Would suit somebody with youth ministry experience perhaps recently graduated. Interested – jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk

 

 

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Churches Together in Fulwood, Broughton & Preston

 

The Good Friday Walk of Witness will start at the old Debenhams building in Fishergate, Preston at 11:15am and process up Fishergate to the Flag Market, ending in a short service.  The Salvation Army will serve refreshments.

 

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service to celebrate Our Lord.  Meet at Beacon Fell car park at 6:30 am to walk to the summit for 6:45 am sunrise.  All are welcome.

 

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Diocese of Lancaster

Education Service- VACANCY

 

Job Title: Director of Formation

Hours: Full-time

Term: Permanent

Salary: £54,000 - £59,000 depending on experience, plus teacher pension

Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024

Interview date: Friday 26th April 2024

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to come and join our team in this exciting new post in the Diocese of Lancaster. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping us deliver our mission in education, providing practical support and strategic direction for formation, in all its forms, across the Diocese. The successful candidate will support our schools, Trusts and governors in three key ways:

 

Support – develop and deliver formation opportunities and resources

Advise – offer expert advice to leaders and governors

Lead – provide strategic oversight and leadership for formation in the Diocese of Lancaster

For more information visit https://www.lancaster-diocese-education.org.uk/ , or to request application form please contact the Diocese of Lancaster Education Service on 01524 841190, or educationservice@lancasterrcdiocese.org.uk

 

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OLSE parish centre is disposing of a full-size snooker table. If you, or someone you know, might want to take it please contact Frank on 07779 436279. 

 

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LANCASTER 100

As part of the Centenary Celebrations Dr Paul Severn has written

‘The Roman Catholic Bishops of Lancaster’.

This will be launched at Boarbank Hall, Grange over Sands LA11 7NH on Tuesday 9th April

The programme is:

  • 10.00 am Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Swarbrick
  • Coffee
  • A talk on the Bishops of Lancaster by Paul Severn
  • 12.30 pm The Midday Office followed by lunch

To book your place, please email: p.severn@freeuk.com

Please advise of any special dietary or other requirements. There will be charge of £10 to cover catering costs payable on the day.

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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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"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.

The Word of Mercy

Parish Clergy:

Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and

Fr. Francisco Ulogu 

at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh

Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437

but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231

 

Parish Sisters: 

Sister Sheinrose La Torre and Sister Monique

belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.

at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).

Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437 

Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com

 

Universalis (3-day)

Sun 17 March (Fri, 15 Mar 2024)
5th Sunday of Lent
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Mon 18 March (Sat, 16 Mar 2024)
Monday of the 5th week of Lent, (commemoration of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor)
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Tue 19 March (Sun, 17 Mar 2024)
Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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ZENIT – English

Analysis: Marriage, Family, and the Mental Health Crisis (Tue, 19 Mar 2024)
The vast majority of Americans agree that we are facing a mental health crisis. It’s worth considering, how did we get here? What is driving the huge increase in mental health problems facing our nation? The post Analysis: Marriage, Family, and the Mental Health Crisis appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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Jesuits announce merger of three of their pontifical universities in Rome (at Pope’s request) (Tue, 19 Mar 2024)
The Statutes were created following the Chirograph signed by Pope Francis on Dec. 17, 2019. In this letter the Holy Father ordered that the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical Oriental Institute be joined to the Gregorian University, while still retaining their own names and missions. This was done in such a way that they are now part of “the same juridical person, as academic units of the University”. The post Jesuits announce merger of three of their pontifical universities in Rome (at Pope’s request) appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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TikTok ‘last frontier’ in the war between Beijing and Washington (Tue, 19 Mar 2024)
The clash was triggered by the threat to ban the platform voted by the US House of Representatives. In response, the Chinese authorities have promised to defend its interests. American public opinion is also divided over the social network's popularity. Despite concerns, in the run-up to the vote in both the US and Europe many leaders (including Biden) have opened accounts. The post TikTok ‘last frontier’ in the war between Beijing and Washington appeared first on ZENIT - English.
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See the new website launched by the Catholic Church in England and Wales by following this link

www.artofdyingwell.org

It is designed to help all grappling with issues around the meaning of dying and death. Based on the Catholic tradition but open to all, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey through death to eternal life.