Ministers for 14/15th September 2019 We continue with the Church’s teaching in the Catechism of WELCOME WITAMY BEMVINDO 6.30pm 9.30am 11am the (CCC 1785-9) kAABO −ş˚ Reader B Brown S Skinner N Skrzypiec In the formation of conscience the Word of God is the light for

Reader S Gibson L Killoran D Doyle our path to assimilate in faith and prayer and put it into practice. OUR LADY & ST. JOSEPH, HEYWOOD We must also examine our conscience before the Lord's Cross. We EM M O’Neill P Hunt D Dodd partner with St. Martin’s parish, Ganye, Nigeria EM K Brown H Sharrocks L Graham are assisted by the gifts of the Spirit, aided by the witness or advice Fr. Paul Daly, [email protected] EM A Haymes D Sharrocks C Wilson of others and guided by the authoritative teaching of the Church. Fr. Bob Hayes [email protected] EM K Kenny Faced with a moral choice, conscience can make either a right judg- Fr. Raymond Danbonna; Fr. Sophronious Ssajabi; (in residence) EM S Skinner Parish Secretary [email protected] Children’s Liturgy (9.30am) P Caffrey/ N Davies ment in accordance with reason and the divine law or, on the con- trary, an erroneous judgment that departs from them. St. Joseph’s Presbytery, Mary St, OL10 1EG Tel: 01706 369777 (11am) N Djamalis and P Djamalis www.catholicheywood.com www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk A person is sometimes confronted by situations that make moral judgments less assured and decision difficult. But he must always seriously seek what is right and good and discern the will of God expressed in divine law. To SUNDAY 8th September 2019 Mass 9.30am this purpose, we strive to interpret the data of experience and the signs of the times assisted by the virtue of Twenty -second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 11am prudence, by the advice of competent people, and by the help of the Holy Spirit and his gifts. Education Sunday Baptism of Storm Levi Lorraine Mary Lyne 12.30pm

Some rules apply in every case: - One may never do evil so that good may result from it; MONDAY St. Peter Claver Requiem Mass for Pearl Wakefield 12.30pm - the Golden Rule: "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them." - charity always proceeds by way of respect for one's neighbour and his conscience: "Thus sinning against your Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am TUESDAY ST BARLOW brethren and wounding their conscience you sin against Christ." Therefore "it is right not to do anything that Mass & veneration of the of St. Ambrose formerly in OLSP 9.30am makes your brother stumble." altar Catholic Women’s League meeting, Presbytery 7pm Churches Together in Heywood, Trinity Methodist 7.30pm Pope Francis writing to young people (Christus Vivit 88-90) . There are huge economic interests operating in the digital world, capable of exercising forms of control as sub- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am WEDNESDAY tle as they are invasive, creating mechanisms for the manipulation of consciences and democratic process. The Mass 9.30am way many platforms work often ends up favouring encounter between persons who think alike, shielding them RCIA, Presbytery 7pm from debate. These closed circuits facilitate the spread of fake news and false information, fomenting prejudice Beginning of Year Mass, OLSP Primary School 9am and hate. The proliferation of fake news is the expression of a culture that has lost its sense of truth and bends THURSDAY the facts to suit particular interests. The reputation of individuals is put in jeopardy through summary trials con- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am The Most Holy Name of Mary ducted online. The Church and her pastors are not exempt from this phenomenon. Mass 9.30am

Legion of Mary meeting, Presbytery 6.15pm A document prepared by 300 young people worldwide pointed out that “online relationships can become inhu- FRIDAY St. John Chrysostom Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am man. Digital spaces blind us to the vulnerability of another human being and prevent us from our own self- Mass, followed by refreshments 9.30am reflection. Problems like pornography distort a young person’s perception of human sexuality. Technology used Abstinemce from meat in this way creates a delusional parallel reality that ignores human dignity”. For many, immersion in the virtual SATURDAY Baptisms of Igor Marek Mazelski & Dorian Damian Przybylek 11am world has brought about a kind of “digital migration”, involving withdrawal from their families and cultural and THE EXALATION OF Confessions 11am THE HOLY CROSS religious values, and entrance into a world of loneliness and self-invention, with the result that they feel root- Mass, followed by Novena 12noon less even while remaining physically in one place. The fresh and exuberant lives of young people who want to Confessions 6pm affirm their personality today confront a new challenge: interacting with a real and virtual world that they enter First Mass of Sunday 6.30pm alone, as if setting foot on an undiscovered global continent. Young people today are the first to have to effect this synthesis between what is personal, what is distinctive to their respective cultures, and what is global. This Mass 9.30am means that they must find ways to pass from virtual contact to good and healthy communication. Mass 11am Baptism of Teddy Andrew Fenna 12.30pm This Week’s : - Baptism of Hanna Ewa Szunke 1.30pm Mon: St Peter Claver: born in in 1580, Peter studied at the University of Barcelona before becoming a Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion of Victoria Ejiro 3pm Jesuit; he joined the Jesuit mission in Colombia, where he spent his life in ministering to the slaves arriving Baptism and First Communion of Aaron Ovie 3pm from Africa in the most dreadful conditions. He referred to himself as the “servant of the slaves”, and contin- Baptism of Rivanna Zosia -Oghnekome 3pm ued this work until his death in 1654. Bl. George Douglas , a Scotsman and priest, was martyred at York for Portuguese Mass 4pm reconciling many to the Catholic faith. Bl. Frederic Ozanam, a married man and professor at the Sorbonne in Paris, established, in 1833 while still a student, the Conference of Charity which became the SVP. Baptism Preparation Meeting, Presbytery 6pm Tue: St Ambrose Barlow, born in 1585 at (still-standing) in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, became a Coming up in the week beginning Sun- The Pope’s prayer for September: That politicians, scientists, Benedictine after studies at and , before returning to to work for the many Catho- day 15th September: (subject to change economists work together to protect the world’s oceans. lics of the area. He was famed for his preaching and love of the poor, walking long distances in order to fulfil so please check next weekend’s news- his ministry. He was imprisoned at least four times, before his final arrest and execution at Lancaster in letter) For the people of the parishes of Our Lady and St. Patrick, Walton-le- 1641. His skull is preserved at , his jaw-bone at St Ambrose, Chorlton-cum-Hardy and of Monday, Tuesday, and Friday Dale, and St. Mary and St. John Southworth, Samlesbury, his body in the altar at Our Lady and St. Paul’s. Exposition 9am, Mass 9.30am for Fr Philip Nathanael, their parish priest

Wed: St. Deiniol Wynn , bishop, founder of churches, Abbot of Bangor at the start of the 6th century. Wednesday Requiem Mass for Blanche and for its parish primary school.

Thu: The Most Holy Name of Mary, St. Ailbhe was converted to Christianity by British missionaries who Blakeley 12noon visited Ireland before St. Patrick. He travelled to Rome where he was consecrated Bishop and established his Thursday Mass, Our Lady & St. Paul’s We pray for all who live or work on Gorsey Hill St, Benfield St and See at Emly, Co. Tipperary. He is the principal patron of Munster. school, 9am Railway Terrace Fri: St John Chrysostom was given the name Chrysostom (“Golden Mouth”) because of his excellent Saturday Confessions 11am Mass 12noon, preaching. He was born in Antioch in 349 and became Bishop of Constantinople in 397. Because of his Confessions 6pm First Mass of Sunday For all the sick preaching and care for justice, he faced opposition from the Imperial Court and was twice exiled. He died in 6.30pm exile in 407. Sunday Mass 9.30am and 11am For Hilda England, Blanche Blakeley and all who died recently and Sat: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Portuguese Mass 4pm Clara Taylor, Glenn Wildman, Eileen Brennan, Gerard Stretton and all we remember at this time. BEING BODY OF CHRIST-CONGREGATIONS TO COMMUNITY Together with time, tal- WORSHIP-MEETING CHRIST IN ent, treasure WORD & SACRAMENT Welcome to Fr. Bob Hayes, our new Assistant Priest at the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph’s, Heywood. On Thursday we say goodbye and thank you to Fr Sophronious for his help in the parish once again this Thank you for your gener- If anyone would like the celebration summer. Fr Sophronious celebrates next year his 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest by Pope ous support . Last of Mass on a Friday evening in their Paul VI. We hope he will be back to celebrate next year. week you gave homes, to which family and friends and £459.45 (Giftaided), neighbours would be invited, please speak - Fr. Michael will lead our Parish Trip Following in the Footsteps of the Northern Saints, to Co. Durham and £335.40 (loose), to Fr. Paul. Northumberland, Monday to Friday 25th—29th May 2020. Staying at Ushaw College, half board, the cost is £42.66 (Developing £400 per person, including all excursions to historic Durham, peaceful Holy Island/Lindisfarne,Beamish and World Fund). Misa portuguesa 15 de setembro Alnwick. There are booking forms available in the sacristy. For further information call the Parish Office or 16:00 and the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Ann Noonan on 07580739730 WITNESS TO CHRIST BE- FORE ALL Msza Sw w niedziele 6 pazdiernika If there are any children going this year into Year 3 at Primary School (or above) at non-Catholic wrzesniu o 16:00 schools whose parents wish them to make their First Holy Communion this coming year, would Churches Together in GROWING IN FAITH- their parents please contact the parish office via email to [email protected] as soon as Heywood meets Tuesday possible. Please spread this message to others whom you know. GROWING IN KNOWLEDGE OF FAITH 10th September at 7.30pm Youth Ministry in Parishes Thornleigh College, Bolton God, our loving Father, we thank you at Trinity Methodist Church. There is a selection of second-hand Chil- Saturday 14th September, 10am-3pm for blessing our parish with all that we need to dren’s Bibles and other religious books respond to our vocation The Catholic Women’s available in church free of charge. Please As part of Stage 2 of Hope in the Future, parishioners are to be a missionary parish in our locality. League meets on Tuesday take a look and take anything that will help invited to a training day aimed to help guide you on how you We thank you for all our parish members who, at 7pm in the Presbytery you pass on your faith to your child, can engage young people in parish life. in response to your call, give of themselves with Laura Dutson as guest so freely to enrich our parish life speaker. Journey in Faith starts again at 7pm on There will be workshops throughout the day and a keynote in ways of love and service. Wednesday 11th September in the presby- from Chris Knowles on how we can take inspiration from the We ask you to pour out afresh WELFARE -Christ in sisters/brothers in need near & far tery. IF GOD IS CALLING YOU INTO THE Synod to engage young people. the gifts of the Spirit upon each one of us CHURCH speak to Frs. Paul or Michael. To sign up or find out more visit that we may be inspired to serve you The SVP, which works to support the needy and lonely in our town, www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/whats-on/ or email in new and creative ways as missionary disci- meets on Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm in the presbytery. The next Baptism meeting is on Sunday [email protected] ples, bringing your light to the world. 15th September at 6pm at the Presbytery. We ask your blessing upon us On Friday 27th September we will hold a MacMillan Coffee Morning Contact Frs. Paul or Bob beforehand. Experience Alpha Training Day Cathedral Centre, Salford, as we journey together in hope, in the presbytery after the 9.30am Mass. M3 6DP Saturday 28th September 2019, 10:00am - 3:30pm through Christ our Lord, AMEN Last year we raised over £200. Prizes are needed for the Tombola. They can be left at A poem for today’s Gospel by Campbell Bortel Find out how to run this powerful tool for evangelisation in the presbytery any weekday morning. Cakes will be The Surrender of Discipleship your parish. Led by Mike Roche, the UK representative for gratefully accepted during the week leading up to the event. Alpha in a Catholic context, the day will cover what Alpha is, There is a lie that is festering how to host small groups on Alpha and prayer on Alpha as Causing doubts silently pestering well as a Q&A. The hearts of those investigating To sign up or find out more visit the fading of true disciples. www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/whats-on/ or email [email protected] Promised comfort is not truth. The American dream can cause infection, CAFOD AND CARITAS CORNER The Season of Creation like a rotting dying tooth, ends on 4 October, the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. During so there is need for introspection. this season we are encouraged to deepen our relationship with God, our neighbour and the earth we share, being ever more Is the church's heart willing attentive to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. For a costly and complete surrender? Why is it so easy to follow paths less filling At this time, with attention on the fires in the Amazon Rainfor- Than a path with living water from the Great Defender? est, we pray for those in positions of power and influence to be effective ‘guardians of God’s creation,’ which includes all of us Jesus calls us to an allegiance who exercise influence as consumers. We also pray for those of Love stronger than all the rest. who are involved in the preparations for the Synod on the Ama- His resurrection does give credence zon, that their discussions will be fruitful in highlighting the to our return as we invest. challenges faced in the region and bringing more people to the Good News of Jesus Christ. So daily bear your cross. For the greater the sacrifice the greater the glory! We all have our part to play in caring for our common home, and FROM TIME TO TIME PERSONAL INFORMATION IS GATHERED FROM PARISHIONERS AND OTHERS, WITH THEIR PERMISSION FOR PARISH PURPOSES. renouncing all else is not for loss in our recent statement, “Guardians of God’s Creation” we encour- SUCH INFORMATION IS KEPT IN THE PARISH OFFICE IN THE PRESBYTERY IN A SECURE MANNER FOR when joyful worship is our full story. age a Christian spirituality of ecology, and a call to a new lifestyle, PARISH PURPOSES ONLY. beginning in personal and family life. As disciples, we are invited to IT IS ACCESSED ONLY BY THE PARISH CLERGY AND DULY AUTHORISED EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS FOF There is a truth we should embrace it; be part of the redeeming mission of Christ and to approach our SPECIFIC PURPOSES ONLT AND IS NEVER SHARED WITH A THIRD PARTY. Christ took the wrath and we deserved it.

task with joy and gratitude. “Rather than a problem to be solved, We'll get Jesus to praise and worship, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and ALL IMAGES USED ON THIS NEWSLETTER ARE EASILY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AND ARE USED HERE FOR PRIVATE PARISH PURPOSES. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. So surrender, He is worth it! praise [Laudato Si’, 12].”