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Solitude—a poem by St. John Henry Newman Pope Francis writing to young people (Christus Vivit WELCOME WITAMY BEMVINDO − 95-7) Urgent appeals have been made for us to hear the There is in stillness oft a magic power cry of the victims of different kinds of abuse perpetrated OUR LADY & ST. JOSEPH, HEYWOOD To calm the breast, when struggling passions lower; by bishops, priests, religious, laypersons. These sins cause partner with St. Martin’s parish, Ganye, Nigeria Touch'd by its influence, in the soul arise their victims “sufferings that can last a lifetime and that no Fr. Paul Daly, [email protected] Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies. repentance can remedy. This phenomenon is widespread Fr. Bob Hayes [email protected] in society and it affects the Church and represents a seri- Parish Secretary [email protected] By this the Arab's kindling thoughts expand, ous obstacle to her mission”. St. Joseph’s Presbytery, Mary St, OL10 1EG Tel: 369777 When circling skies inclose the desert sand; www.catholicheywood.com www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk It is true that “the scourge of the sexual abuse of minors For this the hermit seeks the thickest grove, is, and historically has been, a widespread phenomenon SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2019 Mass 9.30am To catch th' inspiring glow of heavenly love. Mass in all cultures and societies”, especially within families Twenty -ninth Sunday in Ordinary 11am It is not solely in the freedom given Baptism of Lola Fay Wood and Kai Lucas Wood 12.30pm and in various institutions; its extent has become known Time To purify and fix the heart on heaven; primarily “thanks to changes in public opinion”. Even so, Rosary and Benediction 3pm There is a Spirit singing aye in air, this problem, while it is universal and “gravely affects our Portuguese Mass 4pm That lifts us high above all mortal care. societies as a whole… is in no way less monstrous when it Baptism Preparation Meeting in church 6pm takes place within the Church”. Indeed, “in people’s justi- No mortal measure swells that mystic sound, fied anger, the Church sees the reflection of the wrath of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am MONDAY No mortal minstrel breathes such tones around,— God, betrayed and insulted”. Mass , followed by Rosary 9.30am The Angels' hymn,—the sovereign harmony TUESDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am “The Synod reaffirms the firm commitment made to That guides the rolling orbs along the sky,— Mass , followed by Rosary 9.30am adopting rigorous preventative measures intended to St. John Paul II And hence perchance the tales of saints who view'd avoid the recurrence [of these crimes], starting with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am And heard Angelic choirs in solitude. selection and formation of those to whom tasks of WEDNESDAY Mass , followed by Rosary 9.30am By most unheard,—because the earthly din responsibility and education will be entrusted”. At the St. John of Capistrano SVP, Presbytery (No RCIA this week) 6.30pm same time, the determination to apply the “actions and Of toil or mirth has charms their ears to win. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am sanctions that are so necessary” must be reiterated. And THURSDAY Alas for man! he knows not of the bliss, Mass , followed by Rosary 9.30am all this with the grace of Christ. There can be no turning St. Anthony Mary Claret The heaven that brightens such a life as this. back. Legion of Mary meeting, Presbytery 2pm From the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1813-16) FRIDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9am The theological virtues are foundation of Christian moral activity; they animate and give it its special character. Abstinence from meat Mass , followed by Rosary 9.30am They inform and give life to all the moral virtues. They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and meriting eternal life. They are pledge of the presence and action of SATURDAY Exposition and Confessions 11am the Holy Spirit in the faculties of the human being. There are three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Ss Chad and Cedd Mass, followed by Rosary 12noon Confessions 6pm Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and all that he said and revealed to us, and that Holy First Mass of Sunday 6.30pm Church proposes for our belief, because he is truth itself. By faith "we freely commit our entire self to God." The believer seeks to know and do God's will. "The righteous shall live by faith." Living faith "works through charity." Mass 9.30am 11am Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Baptism of Laiya Hanson -Roberts 12.30pm The gift of faith remains in one who has not sinned against it. "Faith apart from works is dead": when deprived of hope and love, faith does not fully unite the believer to Christ nor make him a living member of his Body. Baptism of Joshua Riley Vincent Dunne 3pm Rosary and Benediction 4pm This Week’s Saints : Tue: St. John Paul II. Karol Wojtyla was born in Poland, studied undercover for the priesthood during World War II while working by day in a quarry. An actor, athlete, skier, hiker, playwright, poet God, our loving Father, The Pope’s prayer for October: That the and goalkeeper, he was ordained after the war, became Archbishop of Krakow and was elected Pope on 16th Oc- we thank you breath of the Spirit engender new missionary tober 1978. On this day in 1978 he inaugurated his ministry as Successor of Peter. He died in 2005. for blessing our parish spirit in the Church. Wed: St John of Capistrano, born in 1386, after a career as lawyer entered the Franciscan Order, and trav- with all that we need to elled through Europe preaching and strengthening Christian morals. He died, aged 70, in 1456. St Ethelfleda respond to our vocation For the people of the parish of St. Oscar was a member of the Anglo-Saxon nobility. Following her husband’s death, she spent the rest of her life as ab- to be a missionary par- Romero, Blackburn, bess of Romsey. Her devotional acts included chanting psalms while standing naked in the cold water of the Riv- ish in our locality. Fr. Shaun Braiden, their parish priest, er Test. The elderly Ethelfleda was frequently visited by a teenage boy who drew inspiration from her exam- We thank you for all our and Fr Francis Kochupaliath, ple. The youth was future abbot of Glastonbury and archbishop of Canterbury – St Dunstan. Bl. Thomas parish members who, their parish primary schools & St. Bede’s Thwing , born 1635 in Yorkshire, was ordained at Douai and worked secretly in York, saying Mass, celebrating in response to your call, High School. the sacraments, running a secret school and chaplain to a secret convent of sisters. He was arrested in 1679 and give of themselves so We pray for all who live or work on Bow hanged, drawn & quartered in 1680. freely to enrich our par- Lane, Brunswick St and Wilton Grove Thu: St Anthony Mary Claret, born 1807, was ordained and preached throughout Spain; he founded the ish life in ways of love For all the sick Claretians, and became Archbishop of Santiago, Cuba, where he overcame great trials (such as 15 assassination and service. attempts) in his ministry. He returned to Spain but fled in 1868 after the revolution, dying in France in 1870 We ask you to pour out For Jack Calahan, John Paul Matthews, An- Sat: St. Chad, who died at Lichfield on 2 March 672, and St. Cedd, who died at Lastingham, (Yorkshire) on this afresh the gifts of the thony McCabe & all who died recently & Can- day in 664, were brothers educated at Lindisfarne under Aidan. Cedd founded many monasteries and was sent Spirit upon each one of on Cuthbert Chronell (former curate here), as bishop to evangelise the East Saxons, establishing his See in Essex. Chad was abbot of Lastingham and then us that we may be in- Father John Drescher (from this parish), John Bishop of Northumbria, but his ordination was contested by Wilfrid, and he withdrew. He became Bishop of Mer- spired to serve you in new and creative ways Schofield, Eileen Thornton, Bill and Alice cia, founding the See of Lichfield. Despite a brief ministry, he was revered because of the holiness of his life, as missionary disciples, bringing your light to the world. Thornton, Mary and Sam Mullins, John Hig- his outstanding humanity, and his dedication to preaching the Gospel. St Eata, a disciple of St Aidan and con- We ask your blessing upon us as we journey together in gins, Kevin John Higgins, Ken Johnson & all temporary of St Cuthbert, was Bishop of Lindisfarne and then Hexham until his death in 686. St Bean, bishop of hope, through Christ our Lord, AMEN Aberdeen, died in 1012. remembered at this time. WORSHIP- MEETING CHRIST IN WORD & SACRAMENT Friday 1st November is the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holyday on which Catholics are obliged to attend Mass. Masses are: 9am at Our Lady and St. Paul’s school 9.30am at St. Joseph’s church with RC students and staff from Holy Family College - 10.45am, 12noon and 7pm at St. Joseph’s school Saturday 2nd November is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). There will be Mass and the Blessing of Graves at Heywood Cemetery at 12noon. BEING BODY OF CHRIST- CONGREGATIONS TO COMMUNITY Remembrance Sunday is on 10th November.
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