CARITAS Caritas: Serving Christ in Our sisters and brothers in need in our local community and beyond COLUMN The St Vincent de Paul Society which works to support the Day for Life is needy in our town meet next on Wednesday 4th July at 6.30pm in the day in the the presbytery. Church’s year dedicated to The Bereavement Group next meets on Tuesday 17th July at raising 6.30pm in the presbytery. awareness about the On Friday 22nd June Carol Hartley is running a Tombola Stall at meaning and Heywood Market—all profits will be shared between the Belarus value of hu- Fund and the SVP projects for children and families. The man life at Belarus Fund was established by Carol to support children and every stage families still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1988. and in every condition. The WORD: GROWING WORSHIP; MEETING JESUS theme for this IN WORD AND SACRAMENT year’s Day for IN FAITH; KNOW- ING Life is human Congratulations to the chil- OUR trafficking. dren who received Our FAITH Lord in Holy Communion In his latest for the first time this week, Apostolic Ex- RCIA/ and those who received hortation, Gau- Journey in the Lord last week. dete et Exsul- Faith con- tate , Pope tinues on We will hold our time of pro- Francis calls on WEDNES- longed prayer in front of all Catholics to see the holiness in others by recognising their dig- DAY 20TH the Blessed Sacrament nity: “Our defence of the innocent unborn, for example, needs to June at 7pm. IF GOD IS (Quarant’ Ore) from Friday be clear, firm and passionate, for at stake is the dignity of a hu- CALLING YOU TO THE 6th July to Sunday 8th Ju- man life, which is always sacred… Equally sacred, however, are CHURCH speak to Fr. ly. Please put these dates in the lives of the poor, those already born, the destitute, the aban- Paul or Fr. The next Baptism meeting is Sunday 29th July at your diary so as to be able to doned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm and elderly Michael. 6pm in the Presbytery. Please speak to Fr. Paul or Fr. spend some time with the exposed to covert euthanasia, the victims of human trafficking, Michael before coming. Lord in the Blessed Sacrament new forms of slavery, and every form of rejection”. that week.

On 17 June, in England and Wales, there will be a Day for Life mandatory second collection. Proceeds will go to the Anscombe Least of all Seeds by Malcolm Guite Mass on Saturday of this week A Sonnet for today’s Gospel Bioethics Centre and other Church supported life activities. In (Heywood 1940’s Day) will be Least of all seeds; a singularity, 2019 Caritas Salford Anti-Trafficking will be bidding for grant mon- celebrated as it would have been ey from the collection to resource much needed human trafficking celebrated in the 1940s) at Complete compression of the infinite, awareness raising in churches, schools and elsewhere. 9.30am. Still point containing all polarity, Sown in the field of being by your love. In Salford Diocese we are giving out cards, with the signs of hu- Sw. Msza w niedzielę Simplicity begets the intricate; man trafficking, to every parishioner who attends Mass on June 1 lipcu o 16:00 A coming cosmos, waiting to explode, 17. We are also offering Medaille Trust prayer cards. Other re- Flings out this whirling world in which we move, sources are at www.dayforlife.org. Please note that Friday 29th Brings us to birth within our own abode.

June is the Solemnity of SS On this day for Life, we pray for the victims of human trafficking, Peter and Paul and is a So too your kingdom comes: a single seed that their dignity is respected, and that they may be helped to re- Holyday of Obligation on Too tiny to be seen, sown in the womb, build their lives. We pray that we, as the Church, will continue to which all Catholics are defend victims of human trafficking and promote the dignity of obliged to attend Mass. And then sown deeper still, to meet our need, each human life . A second sowing in the stone cold tomb. CAFOD CORNER Till in your spring and growth, alive and free, Together with time, talent, treasure; WITNESS; EBOLA CRISIS IN THE DEM- You raise us to the branches of your tree. becoming not congregation but com- sharing our Faith— Ministers for 23rd/24th June OCRATIC REPUBLIC OF munity Speaking up for the Gospel CONGO: What has been the international response 6.30pm 9.30am 11am to date? Would everyone going on the Reader: P Sherry P Bell P Greenall Thank you for your kind support: GiftAid The current lack of funding is seriously hampering the abil- trip to Walsingham Friday Reader: J Sherry L Killoran N Skrzypiec £516.03: Loose £733.65: Developing World ity of local and international aid agencies to urgently assist 10th—Sunday 12th August EM S Fitzsimons S Skinner G Hennon Fund £41.37: SVP £284.89. Congolese people in the greatest need. Last year the UN Humani- please pay the balance by the EM M O’Neill L Mather D Dodd This weekend, being the Day for Life, there tarian appeal was only 57 per cent funded. In response to the end of June. Anne (364670) EM J Matthews S Robertson L Armstrong is a retiring collection for the Anscombe dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation, the UN called Maureen (369750) EM E McGarry Centre and its work, with the Church, in a Pledging Conference in Geneva (April) hosted by Netherlands, EM J Horrocks support of the Gospel of Life. United Arab Emirates and the European Union. EM G Casey Pope Francis on Marriage and Family Life(AL15 -7) We read Pope Francis’ Exhortation on the Call to Holiness in today’s OUR LADY & ST. JOSEPH, HEYWOOD - Every form of sexual submission must be clearly reject- world Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) (GE12 3) partner with St. Joseph’s, Numan, Nigeria ed. This includes all improper interpretations of the pas- The “genius of woman” is seen in feminine styles of holiness, which are an Fr. Paul Daly, [email protected] sage in Ephesians where Paul tells women to “be subject essential means of reflecting God’s holiness in this world. In times when Fr. Michael Deas [email protected] women tended to be most ignored or overlooked, the Holy Spirit raised up to your husbands”. This passage mirrors the cultural St. Joseph’s Presbytery, Mary St, OL10 1EG Tel: 369777 categories of the time, but our concern is not with its saints whose attractiveness produced new spiritual vigour and important re- www.catholicheywood.com www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk cultural matrix but with the revealed message that it forms in the Church. We mention St Hildegard of Bingen, St Bridget, St Cath- conveys. As St John Paul II wisely observed: “Love ex- erine of Siena, St Teresa of Avila and St Thérèse of Lisieux. I think of all un- Date Mass, Services, Events Time known or forgotten women who, each in her own way, sustained and trans- cludes every kind of subjection whereby the wife might formed families and communities by the power of their witness. 17th June 2018 Mass 9.30am become a servant or a slave of the husband. The com- This should excite and encourage us to give our all and embrace that THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN First Communion Mass 11am munity or unity which they should establish through marriage is constituted by a reciprocal donation of self, unique plan God willed for each of us from eternity: “Before I formed you in ORDINARY TIME which is also a mu-tual subjection”. Paul goes on to say the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you”. MONDAY Exposition of the Bl. Sacrament 9am that “husbands should love their wives as their own bod- From the Catechism of the (CCC1400 -5) When, in the Mass 9.30am ies”. The biblical text is concerned with encouraging Ordinary's judgment, a grave necessity arises, Catholic ministers may give the everyone to overcome a complacent individualism and TUESDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am sacraments of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick to other Chris- be constantly mindful of others: “Be subject to one an- St. Romuald Mass 9.30am tians not in full communion with the Catholic Church, who ask for them of other”. In marriage, this reciprocal “submission” takes their own will, provided they give evidence of holding the Catholic faith re- WEDNESDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am on special meaning, as a freely chosen mutual belonging garding these sacraments and possess the required dispositions. St. Alban marked by fidelity, respect and care. Sexuality is insepa- Mass 9.30am In an ancient prayer the Church acclaims the mystery of the Eucharist: rably at the service of this conjugal friendship; it is RCIA/Journey in Faith, Presbytery 7pm "O sacred banquet in which Christ is received as food, the memory of his Pas- meant to aid the fulfilment of the other. sion is renewed, the soul is filled with grace and a pledge of the life to come is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am Rejection of distortions of sexuality and eroticism THURSDAY given to us." If the Eucharist is the memorial of the Passover of the Lord, if by Mass 9.30am should never lead us to a disparagement or neglect of St. Aloysius Gonzaga our communion at the altar we are filled "with every heavenly blessing and Funeral Service for Dorothy Heselwood 1.30pm sexuality and eros in themselves. The ideal of marriage grace," the Eucharist is also anticipation of heavenly glory. Legion of Mary (presbytery) 6.30pm cannot be seen purely as generous donation and self - At the Last Supper the Lord himself directed his disciples' attention sacrifice, where each renounces all personal needs and toward the fulfillment of the Passover in the kingdom of God: "I tell you I FRIDAY (ABSTINENCE) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am seeks only the other’s good without concern for personal SS JOHN FISHER & THOMAS MORE shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new Mass, followed by refreshments 9.30am satisfaction. Authentic love also needs to be able to re- with you in my Father's kingdom." Whenever the Church celebrates the Eu- ceive the other, accept one’s own vulnerability and Mass (1962 Missal to mark Heywood’s 1940s Day) 9.30am charist she remembers this promise and turns her gaze "to him who is to needs, and welcome with sincere and joyful gratitude SATURDAY Confessions 11am come." In her prayer she calls for his coming: "Marana tha!" "Come, Lord the physical expressions of love found in a caress, em- St. Etheldreda Baptism of Adam Szup 1pm Jesus!" "May your grace come and this world pass away!" brace, kiss and sexual union. Benedict XVI stated clear- Confessions 6pm The Church knows that the Lord comes even now in his Eucharist and ly: “Should man aspire to be pure spirit and to reject the Mass 6.30pm that he is there in our midst. However, his presence is veiled. Therefore we flesh as pertaining to his animal nature alone, then spirit celebrate the Eucharist "awaiting the blessed hope and the coming of our Sav- Mass 9.30am and body would both lose their dignity”. “Man cannot SUNDAY ior, Jesus Christ,” asking "to share in your glory when every tear will be Mass 11am live by giving, descending love alone. He cannot always wiped away. On that day we shall see you, our God, as you are. We shall be- Baptism of Phoebe Isabelle Needham 12.30pm give, he must also receive. Anyone who wishes to give come like you and praise you for ever through Christ our Lord." The Pope’s prayer for love must also receive love as a gift”. We must never There is no surer pledge or sign of this hope in the new heavens and God our loving Father, we thank you for forget that our human equilibrium is fragile; there is a blessing our parish with all that we June: That social net- earth "in which righteousness dwells," than the Eucharist. Every time this works may work towards part of us that resists real human growth, and any mo- mystery is celebrated, "the work of our redemption is carried on" and we need to respond to our vocation ment it can unleash the most primitive and selfish to be a missionary parish in our locality. that inclusiveness which "break the one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote respects others for their tendencies. for death, and the food that makes us live for ever in Jesus Christ. We thank you for all our parish mem- bers who, in response to your call, give differences. This Week’s Feasts: Tue: after his father killed a man, Romuald began a life of penance for that crime. He lived as a hermit, founding of themselves so freely For all who live or small monasteries, and restoring solitary religious life. He died, aged about 75, in 1027. Sebastian Newdigate, Humphrey Middlemore to enrich our parish life in the ways of work on Edgeworth Cl, Frankfold and Conway Cl. &William Exmew, monks of the Charterhouse, died in 1537. Thomas Woodhouse, Jesuit, ordained under Queen Mary, arrested love and service. For Peter Wilde, Bet- and imprisoned for twelve years under Elizabeth I, ministered to those in prison with him. He was executed in 1573. We ask you now to pour out afresh the ty Fenton, David Sumner, Wed: St Alban , Britain’s first saint, died in the 3rd century. He was a pagan soldier who sheltered a priest and was converted. He dressed as gifts of your Spirit upon each one of us that we may be inspired to serve you in Pat Sutherland, John the priest, and was executed in his place. Bl. Diarmaid O hUrthuile was Archbishop of Cashel in the reign of Elizabeth I, martyred in 1584. Traynor and all the sick Bl. Margaret Ball , Mayoress of Dublin in 1553, as a widow, accommodated priests in Dublin but was betrayed by her son and died in Dub- new and creative ways as missionary disciples, bringing your light to the world. For Dorothy Heselwood lin Castle in1584. Bll. Thomas Whitbread, William Harcourt, John Fenwich, & , Jesuits falsely accused of a plot and all who died recently against Charles II, were executed at in 1679. We ask your blessing upon us as we journey together in hope, through Christ our Lord, AMEN & Fr. Maurice Murphy, Fr. Thu: St Aloysius Gonzaga , born into a noble Italian family in 1568, entered the Jesuits at the age of 17. He worked to help the victims of the Roman Peter Purcell (born Hey- plague in 1591, but contracted it and died, aged only 23. St. John Rigby was born near Chorley in 1570. Tried for being reconciled to the Church, he was As a Diocese united in prayer we pray for the parish of St Ber- wood 27/5/06, ordained martyred in London in 1600. nadette, Withington, with Fr Colin Wright, and the parish of St here 25th June 1925, died Fri: St John Fisher was born at Beverley (Yorkshire) in 1469, and died at London on 22 June 1535. He was appointed bishop of Rochester and com- Bernard, Burnage with Mgr Michael Kujacz, and Fr John Coe. 12th June 1971), Winifred bined pastoral ministry with study and writing, especially in defence of Catholic doctrine. St Thomas More was born in London in 1478, and died there We remember all the young people and staff in their parish Lynskey, Yvonne Morri- on this day in 1535. An Oxford scholar and an incorruptible judge who served as Speaker and Lord Chancellor. Both were drawn into conflict with Henry primary school and Loreto High School as well as the Marist son, Richard O’Dowd, VIII over his remarriage and papal supremacy, imprisoned and beheaded. Sisters. Thomas Gerrard, John Sat: St Etheldreda , born in Suffolk, died at Ely in 679, founder of the monastery there. Most popular of Anglo -Saxon saints, famed for her virginity On this day for life we pray that our parishes Navesey, David Pearson, (despite being married twice) and austerity. St. Thomas Garnet was born in London around 1575. He studied at St. Omer, the forerunner of Stonyhurst, may be beacons of hope promoting the dignity Eric Fletcher, all our de- and was ordained a priest. Arrested and imprisoned three times, he was executed in 1608, declaring himself ’the happiest man this day alive.’ of human life from conception to natural parted fathers, and all re- Sun: The Birth of St. John the Baptist death. membered at this time.