Our Lady of Lourdes, Shotton
Colliery
Parochial Administrator: Fr. Peter Kyi Maung Tel. 0191 5261150 Mobile 07954 444471 email peterkyimg@gmail.com
Retired Priest: Fr. John Masshedar Tel.07811101704 Parish Contact: Mrs. Norma Musgrave Tel. 07932 465188
Facebook/Comms: Charlotte Carr Tel. 07538 258781 Parish Welfare/Safeguarding Representative: Jo Anne Laing 07528 753110
PARISH NEWS 20th April 2024
Your prayers are asked for the sick and housebound as well as those who look after them; Isaac, James, Jude, Nancy, Steven Briggs, Steven Briggs Snr., Christopher Brown, Kenneth Bruce, Andrew Brydon, Liz Butler, Dennis Champley, Christopher, Anne Conroy, James Cooper, Daniel, Fr. Gary Dickson, Connie Evans, John Frain, Linda Illies, Lynsy, Ann Jones, Denise Jones, Marie, Julie McCluskey, Morris, Pat Proudlock, Mr. Robinson, David Roche, Rose, Sarah, Vera Stanger, Les Thompson, All our sick friends and relatives.
The
Sanctuary Lamp
Intention
this week
In Loving
memory Martin and Mary Nevens
Mass Intentions
Sat (20th) 4.30 p.m. Michael & Rose (ann.) Gaffney (RIP) & People of the Parish
Wed (24th) 11 a.m. Requiem Mass – Godric Osborne (RIP)
Fri (26th) 10 a.m. Judith Mallory (sick parishioner)
Sat (27th) 10 a.m. Billy Nicholson (RIP)
4.30 p.m. Leo Burns (RIP), Burns family& People of the Parish
Confessions: 30 minutes before each Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday 3.30 p.m. – 4.15 p.m., Wednesday& Friday half hour after Mass.
Rota for Sat27th April.:Reader:Keith.Collectors:Janet and MaureenEucharistic Minister:Teresa
Requiem Mass for Godric Osborne is Wednesday 24th April at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Good Shepherd Sunday: World day of Prayer for Vocations. In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched Vocations Sunday, which we celebrate on the fourth Sunday of Easter, also called Good Shepherd Sunday. This year marks the 61st Anniversary of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. As Catholics and people of God we all know that God is calling us and has a plan for each of us. He called each of us by name through our Baptism to holiness. He continues to call and cry out to us each day to be his disciples, some to the married life, some to the priesthood, some to religious life or to live as kind single people. Everybody is called! What is God calling you to? Along with the whole Church, let us pray for vocations today. Let us take time to stir the hearts and minds of the people around us to think about the topic of Vocation.
Second collection this weekendfor the Little Sisters of the Poor.St. Joseph’s Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) urgently need to make some essential upgrades to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents and to maintain required standards of infection control. If you wish to make a private contribute, you can do so by sending cheques made payable to 'Little Sisters of the Poor' to St Joseph’s Home, Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7QA. Alternatively, secure online donations can be made by visiting our website at www.littlesistersofthepoor.co.uk/donate-here/. The Little Sisters of the Poor are deeply grateful for your continued support and prayers. Your generosity plays a significant role in enabling them to fulfil their mission of providing safe, affordable, and quality care to vulnerable older people in need. Please know that your contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference in the lives of the residents.
Many blessings to Fr. John who celebrates his birthday on Monday. Very best wishes Father.
Fatima Pilgrimage: There are a few spaces left for the pilgrimage 2nd to 15th July 2024. Cost includes half board with several excursions included. Local coach pick up. The spiritual leader is Bishop Emeritus Séamus Cunningham. For further details and bookings please contact Siobhan on 07737 423770
Sick & Retired Priests: The appeal remains open until next weekend.
Feasts this week:•Tuesday – St George, Martyr, Patron of England• Wednesday – St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr;St Adalbert, Bishop, Martyr • Thursday – St Mark, Evangelist
Please remember members of our Armed Forces in your prayers
The Bulletin: if you would like to share some good news with the parish, please let us know and we can announce it on the Bulletin, also don't forget to check out the notice boards for Diocesan news, courses etc.
Offertory Envelopes :- Boxes of envelopes for planned giving are available from the back of church. Anyone who has not had envelopes in the past please consider taking a set as this helps us to forecast Parish income over the coming year. If you pay income tax and are not in the Gift Aid Scheme please consider joining as this tax can be claimed back by the Parish thus boosting Parish funds with no extra cost to you. Forms are available at the back of Church.
Fund Raising:- If you have any ideas to raise money for the church and would like to organise something.. We can publicise the event. The parish ladies will be willing to advise you on how to advertise your event.
ACTIVITIES Retreats and Courses:- a list of events and courses can be found on the notice board at the back of church.
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