Ministers for 21st/22nd September 2019 We continue with the Church’s teaching in the Cate- WELCOME WITAMY BEMVINDO 6.30pm 9.30am 11am chism of the (CCC 1785-9) kAABO −ş˚ Reader J Matthews A Nacca D Doyle In the formation of conscience the Word of God is the Reader F Coates P Cunningham G Hennon light for our path to assimilate in faith and prayer and put it OUR LADY & ST. , HEYWOOD into practice. We must also examine our conscience before EM J Matthews L Mather B Doyle partner with St. Martin’s parish, Ganye, Nigeria the Lord's Cross. We are assisted by the gifts of the Spirit, EM S Fitzsimons S Robertson C Shore Fr. Paul Daly, [email protected] EM M O’Neill P Caffrey D Tierney aided by the witness or advice of others and guided by the authoritative teaching of the Church. Fr. Bob Hayes [email protected] EM E McGarry Fr. Raymond Danbonna (in residence) EM J Horrocks Faced with a moral choice, conscience can make either a Parish Secretary [email protected] EM G Casey St. Joseph’s Presbytery, Mary St, OL10 1EG Tel: 01706 369777 right judgment in accordance with reason and the divine Children’s Liturgy (9.30am) A Wolstenholme/L Killoran law or, on the contrary, an erroneous judgment that de- www.catholicheywood.com www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk (11am) J Mann/ B Cookson parts from them. 9.30am Mass 11am A person is sometimes confronted by situations that make moral judgments less assured and decision difficult. SUNDAY 15th September 2019 Baptism of Teddy Andrew Fenna 12.30pm But he must always seriously seek what is right and good and discern the will of God expressed in divine law. Twenty -fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Baptism of Hanna Ewa Szunke 1.30pm To this purpose, we strive to interpret the data of experience and the signs of the times assisted by the virtue Baptism, , First Communion of Victoria Ejiro 3pm of prudence, by the advice of competent people, and by the help of the Holy Spirit and his gifts. HOME MISSION SUNDAY Baptism and First Communion of Aaron Ovie 3pm Baptism of Rivanna Zosia -Oghnekome 3pm Some rules apply in every case: - One may never do evil so that good may result from it; Portuguese Mass 4pm - the Golden Rule: "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them." Baptism Preparation Meeting, Presbytery 6pm - charity always proceeds by way of respect for one's neighbour and his conscience: "Thus sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience you sin against Christ." Therefore "it is right not to do anything that Exposition of the Blessed 9am MONDAY SS Cornelius and makes your brother stumble." Mass 9.30am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am A human being must always obey the certain judgment of his conscience. If he were deliberately to act against TUESDAY St. it, he would condemn himself. Yet it can happen that moral conscience remains in ignorance and makes erro- Mass 9.30am neous judgments about acts to be performed or already committed. Requiem Mass for Blanche Blakeley 12noon WEDNESDAY Francis writing to young people (Christus Vivit 88) St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting, Presbytery 6.30pm There are huge economic interests operating in the digital world, capable of exercising forms of control as sub- RCIA, Presbytery 7pm tle as they are invasive, creating mechanisms for the manipulation of consciences and democratic process. The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am way many platforms work often ends up favouring encounter between persons who think alike, shielding them THURSDAY Mass 9.30am from debate. These closed circuits facilitate the spread of fake news and false information, fomenting prejudice St. Theodore of Canterbury and hate. The proliferation of fake news is the expression of a culture that has lost its sense of truth and bends Legion of Mary meeting, Presbytery 6.15pm the facts to suit particular interests. The reputation of individuals is put in jeopardy through summary trials - conducted online. The Church and her pastors are not exempt from this phenomenon. FRIDAY St. Andrew Kim Tae gŏn & companions Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am Abstinence from meat Mass, followed by refreshments 9.30am This Week’s : Mon: Ss Cornelius and Cyprian A poem for today’s world by Malcolm Guite In praise of decay lived in a time of great turbulence in the Church: they were SATURDAY Confessions 11am

at the forefront of the debate on reconciling those who had MATTHEW Mass, followed by Novena 12noon

So much is deadly in the shiny new, denied the faith under persecution. Together they struck a Confessions 6pm First Mass of Sunday 6.30pm Persistent plastic choking out our life, middle course and guided the Church onward by their writ- ing and preaching. Cornelius died in exile in 253; Cyprian The landfill of each ego’s empty stuff, Mass 9.30am was martyred in 258. St. Ninian was Apostle to the Picts, Twenty -fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 11am Where poison and possession still accrue. bringing the Gospel to lowland and Northern Eng- So praise Him in the old and mouldering, land. St. Edith was a daughter of a 10th century King, born God, our loving Father, The Pope’s prayer for September: That politicians, scientists, econo- In pale gold leaf-fall losing shape and edge, in Kent in 961. She became a nun and, upon her death in we thank you for blessing our parish mists work together to protect the world’s oceans. 984, was revered as a saint. In mottled compost rustling and rich, with all that we need to respond Tue: St. Robert Bellarmine, born in Montepulciano in to our vocation to be For the parish of Sacred Heart, From which the stuff of life is still unfolding. 1542, became a Jesuit, cardinal, of Capua, advising 5 a missionary parish in our locality. Darwen, Fr. Brian Kealey, their in the questions of that age. He died in 1621. We thank you for all our parish parish priest, Change and decay is what our plastic needs Thu: St. Januarius : he was Bishop of Benevento in Italy, members who, and their parish primary schools. and together with his companions suffered martyrdom under To break the bleak persistence of our waste. in response to your call, the Emperor Diocletian around 305. He is still greatly vener- give of themselves so freely We pray for all who live/work on Pray that we learn the lost arts of our past, ated in Naples, where a relic of his blood liquefies on his to enrich our parish life Hill Top Way, North Light Way The arts of letting go and sowing seeds, feast. St. Theodore of Canterbury : born around 601, he in ways of love and service. and Parklands Way. That secrets of the lowly and the least was a monk in Italy who was ordained when Pope We ask you to pour out afresh appointed him in 666. For the rest Might save us from the dreadful things that last. the gifts of the Spirit upon each one For Aine McAuley, Aidan Neary, of his life reorganised and reformed the life of the Church of us that we may be inspired to Nora Worrall and all the sick throughout this country, holding visitations and synods, es- serve you in new and creative ways tablishing new dioceses and reconciling divisions between the Celtic and Roman traditions. He died in 690. as missionary disciples, For Blanche Blakeley, Hilda Eng- Fri: SS Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and 101 companions are some of the 10,000 Catholics bringing your light to the world. land, Timmy Walsh and all who martyred in Korea before 1882. Andrew, born in 1821, was the first native Korean priest to be martyred. Bl. We ask your blessing upon us died recently and Thomas Flaher- Thomas Johnson, was the 9th Carthusian monk from martyred under Henry VIII. as we journey together in hope, ty, Vincent Taylor, Margaret Ash- Sat: St. Matthew, born at Capernaum, wrote his Gospel in Hebrew. Tradition has it that he preached the Faith through Christ our Lord, AMEN ton, Mark Ashton, Frank Ashton, in the East. St. Cadoc, founded of many monasteries in Wales and Cornwall. Irvin Warburton, Veronica Maguire and all remembered at this time.

WORSHIP-MEETING CHRIST IN WORD & SACRAMENT BEING BODY OF CHRIST-CONGREGATIONS TO COMMUNITY

If anyone would like the celebration of Mass on a Friday evening in their homes, to If there are any children going this year into Year 3 at Primary School (or which family and friends and neighbours would be invited, please speak to Fr. Paul. above) at non-Catholic schools whose parents wish them to make their First Holy Communion this coming year, would their parents please contact the parish of- Misa portuguesa 15 de setembro 16:00 and the 3rd Sunday of each month. fice [email protected] as soon as possible. Please spread this message Msza Sw w niedziele 6 pazdiernika wrzesniu o 16:00 - to others whom you know.

GROWING IN FAITH-GROWING IN KNOWLEDGE OF FAITH This weekend we say thanks and goodbye to Fr Raymond as he returns to his parish in Nigeria. Next year he will celebrate his Silver Jubilee, 25 years as a priest. On Wednesday 25 th September at 7pm Fr Laurence Gambella will be speaking on Blessed WITNESS TO CHRIST BEFORE ALL at St ’s RCHS, Bury, BL6 0TZ. We are looking for parishioners who will assist with the preparation Bl. John Henry will be the first Englishman to be declared a saint since the 40 Martyrs who of our families for First Holy Communion. Support and training will be given were canonised in 1970. It was announced this week that Prince Charles will be attending and it will be rewarding and not massively time-consuming. We need, in particu- lar, some of our dads and mums who will help other dads and mums hand on Bl John Henry’s canonisation. their faith to their children. Please speak to Fr. Paul or Fr. Bob. We will have a Holy Family College has ONE vacancy for an Newman was received into the Catholic Church by Bl , CP, a colleague of meeting in the next few weeks to which all are invited, on a Come and See basis. RC foundation governor. We are currently look- Fr , CP, who was an ancestor of Prince Charles’ late wife, Diana. Bl Domi- ing for someone with experience / background nic also received into the Church who founded the Sisters of the Cross and Salford Diocesan Mass for LGBT+ Catholics, their friends and families in one of the following key areas – finance, cur- Passion without which we would not have had Sister Anne or Sister Annette. with Bishop John Arnold riculum, facilities management. Refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions will be provided. Saturday 12 th Oct 2019 3pm Church of the Holy Name Being a foundation governor is an im- Oxford Road, portant and responsible role. There are four Journey in Faith starts again at 7pm on Wednesday 18th September in the presbytery. followed by refreshments in the Catholic Chaplaincy next door. meetings of all governors each year as well as a IF GOD IS CALLING YOU INTO THE CHURCH speak to Frs. Paul or Bob. number of committee meetings with specific delegation and terms of reference. The next Baptism meeting is on Sunday 15th September at 6pm at the Presbytery. Con- Governors are strategic leaders of the tact Frs. Paul or Bob beforehand. school and have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets the best possible educa- WELFARE -Christ in sisters/brothers in need near & far tion. Their focus is to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, holding the The SVP, which works to support the needy and lonely in our town, meets on Wednesday Headteacher to account for the educational per- 18th September at 6.30pm in the presbytery. formance of the school and its students and the performance management of staff and oversee- The Developing World Group meets next on 25th September at 7pm at the Presbytery. ing the financial performance of the school, We seek to support the Developing World by raising awareness and by practical help. New making sure its money is well spent. As a gov- members welcome. ernor you will be asked to sign up to a code of conduct and be willing to undertake training. If On Friday 27th September we will hold a MacMillan Coffee Morning in the presbytery you become a governor, you will be expected to after the 9.30am Mass. Last year we raised over £200.Prizes are needed for the Tombola. emailing Nicola Davis at the Parish Office. Ap- They can be left at the presbytery any weekday morning. Cakes will be gratefully accepted plicants do need a signature from the parish during the week leading up to the event. priest to confirm they are a practising Catholic. Experience Alpha Training Day Cathedral Centre, Salford, Saturday 28th Septem- FUNDRAISERS FOR CAFOD AND CARITAS ARRANGED BY ROCHDALE CATENIANS ber 2019, 10:00am - 3:30pm

On Friday 27th September at 7.30 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Centre there will be a Wine Tasting Evening . Cost £10. There will be Find out how to run this powerful tool for evangelisation in your parish. Led by Mike 9 Mediterranean wines plus Mediterranean refreshments and some excellent jokes, a raffle of course and a wine quiz. Roche, the UK representative for Alpha in a Catholic context, the day will cover what Alpha is, how to host small groups on Alpha and prayer on Alpha as well as a Q&A. On Saturday 28th September at 7.30pm in St Vincent's Parish Centre there will be a Choir Concert after evening mass Cost £7. To sign up or find out more visit www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/whats-on/ or This will be the first evening event in the Parish Centre since its recent refurbishment. This will feature The Nightingale Singers from email [email protected] Middleton (Offshoot of Halle Choir) songs for everyone from Sondheim to Disney, Offenbach to Ben E King. There will be refresh- ments and a raffle. For tickets please contact Graham Sivills 07875 842218 CAFOD AND CARITAS CORNER FAMILY FAST DAY this year is Friday October 4th.

This Harvest we hear from 14-year-old Fabiano about the danger he faced on the long walk to

Together with time, talent, treasure collect water in the dark. He was attacked and his water was stolen. He was robbed for water!!

Thank you for your generous support . Last week you gave £554.15 (Giftaided), £552.06 (loose), £50.44 (Developing World Fund) and £195.87 (SVP). Now that a solar powered pump has been installed in his village, Fabiano can get water safely, easily and have time and energy for school. FROM TIME TO TIME PERSONAL INFORMATION IS GATHERED FROM PARISHIONERS AND OTHERS, WITH THEIR PERMISSION FOR PARISH PURPOSES. SUCH INFORMATION IS KEPT IN THE PARISH OFFICE IN THE PRESBYTERY IN A SECURE MANNER FOR PAR- There are many more children who still need our help and who are risking their safety and miss- ISH PURPOSES ONLY. ing school to get water. Help us this Harvest to reach more children and communities this Har- IT IS ACCESSED ONLY BY THE PARISH CLERGY AND DULY AUTHORISED EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS FOF SPE- vest! CIFIC PURPOSES ONLT AND IS NEVER SHARED WITH A THIRD PARTY.

Please join us this Family Fast Day in prayer, fasting and giving to support all our projects with ALL IMAGES USED ON THIS NEWSLETTER ARE EASILY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AND ARE USED HERE FOR PRIVATE PARISH PURPOSES. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. the world's poorest people.