To the Lord belongs earth and all it holds, the world and all who live in it....................
Sunday, 6th July, 2008 ,
14th Sunday of the Year.
FR. FRED'S ANNIVERSARY.
This Saturday we will celebrate Fr. Fred's 55th Anniversary to the Priesthood. Back on 11th July 1953'the Cardinal in Westminster ordained Frederick Heptonstall into the Priesthood… along with over 30 other men. This means that FrFred is soon to celebrate his 55th Anniversary. Not only that, some 11 days later on the 22nd July he 'hits 80'. Fred doesn't want any fuss, in fact, he didn't want me to mention it at all .. a compromise has been agreed !!! We will have a simple Mass to celebrate both the 55th and his 80th birthday at the 12.15 Saturday morning Mass on July 12th. Afterwards we will go to the Social Centre next door and have cup of tea or a beer or whatever, and if folk bring any grub we could share a Jacob's join.
As they say in the Olden Days Fred .. Ad Multos Annos..
30 BOOKS IN THE BIBLE QUIZ …
The one on the back of the newsletter a bit ago......answer sheets at back of church.......honest, they are there now.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AT O.L.S.J.
Our Lady & St John's School Production is "Little Shop of Horrors" Wed 9th / Thurs 10th & Friday 11th July If you would like to see the Live Show please ring the School on 59055 for ticket availability - small charge but it will be a fabulous Musical and really well worth watching.
CROSSROADS.
Next Sunday our School Leavers from St Alban's and Students from Our Lady & St John will share our 11.15 Mass with us. They will bring a youthful element of prayer and we will pray for their future at our High School
SISTER ANNE IN CAMBODIA
The empty 'Film Tubes' are in plentiful supply please take one home and fill it with some coins - then simply bring it back and I bet there will be others to replace it: ta a good few hundred Pounds have been collected with the Tubes !!!
WE ARE TRYING TO SEND 4 SETS OF 'DONATED FOOTBALL SHIRTS' TO Sr Anne in Cambodia ,,,,, has anyone out there any ideas of how to do this a bit cheaper. Anyone know anyone who exports to Cambodia ??.. a long shot but " If you do not ask you do…. ….."
CATHOLIC RESCUE SOCIETY
The Society's Adoption Service.
STATEMENT
"Some recent Press reports may have given the impression that The Catholic Children's Rescue Society is closing. This is not the case. From January 2009 CCRS will no longer be recruiting, assessing or approving adoptive applicants but ALL OTHER SERVICES i.e. fostering, post-adoptive support, mother & baby homes and children's residential care are set to continue. There are plans for CCRS to merge with Catholic Welfare Societies to create a new charity that will help both children & vulnerable adults. Our commitment to children, however, will not waver.
The reasons behind the closure of one part of our adoption service are complex & cannot be reduced to a headline or sound-bite (as the media love to do). However, please be reassured that the Society will remain a Catholic agency working on your behalf for children & families of the Diocese, so we need your support more than ever. If anyone would like more information, please contact us on 01614457741 or via e-mail info@ccrsorg.co.uk
MARYVALE MOTHER & BABY HOME .
on Rydal Rd in LittlFe Harwood, run by the Catholic Rescue Society do have a number of rooms available. They give support & Accomodation for young women aged 16 – 26 (in particular), young women & their children. They provide support in the form of helping them into the community / help with GP's, dentists, benefits & budgeting, child care, housekeeping skills, and helping them move on into independent living and after care. Some rooms at present available - if you know anyone who would benefit them please do give a ring to Maryvale on 681484 / e-mail House5@ccrs5.wanadoo.co.uk
PIETY STALL
The Piety Stall at the back of Church a massive array of Cards which people probably don't realise they have: lots of wedding /Baptism Cards/ some birthday cards / Get Well Cards: as well as statues / candles / Missals for Sunday Mass. Have a look inside at the back right hand corner of Church. The Catalogue is there for any Special Orders.
BOOKSTALL.
Thanks for your support for the Bookstall at the Back of Church. Also for that to the Video's : The money raised helps in many ways for the Church's upkeep. If you have any DVD's or Jig Saws you want to bring along I am sure they will go like Hot-cakes. Again Many thanks.
ST. ALBAN'S SOCIAL CLUB.
It is a fine place that can be "hired" for family functions …. 40th / 50th / Birthday parties etc….
We have a Sunday evening Social with a Singer: so if you would like to become a member then simply pop in and ask for a membership Form at the bar: it costs EVEN LESS THAN a tenner for your 1st Years membership and half that in the next years. You do not need to be a member to hire the club for a "DO" == so join in and come along and support a grand Parish Asset.
WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT FROM 9.30 pm….Fr Jude question master…
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL. FOLLOWED BY-:THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that it is a thing unheard of, That anyone ever had recourse to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, and was left forsaken. Filled therefore with confidence in your goodness I fly to you, O Mother, Virgin of virgins. To you I come, before you I stand a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my poor words, O Mother of the Word of God, but graciously hear and grant my prayer. Amen.
GOING IN HOSPITAL?.
Another reminder that if anyone goes to Hospital and is likely to be there for a few days a week or longer…. Then please let me know and I will do my best to visit them in hospital. We do not have the same Hospital Priest cover as in old…. So the local priests do there best to pop up to see folk in hospital… but we do need to be told they are in and which ward !! Many thanks.
GOOD SHEPHERD.
EVENTS IN THE HALL EACH WEEK
TAI CHI: Monday 1 pm to 2 pm (Beginners welcome)
HEALTHY HEART EXERCISE: Monday 10.30 am to 11.30 am
LINE DANCING: Monday 7.00pm- 8.00pm
OVER50's Thursday 10.15 am to 11.15 am Friday: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - Meets in St. Albans Presbytery on Tuesdays.
MARIAN WAY.
ROSARY
Each Tuesday in church at 7.30pm. Rosary, prayers etc, lasting about an hour.
MARIST WAY
- meets in the Hall on the second Thursday of the month at 4.30 pm On the second Saturday of the month there will be tea and toast in the Hall after 9.30 am Mass.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH PRAYER
Jesus, Good Shepherd, we entrust ourselves and all our brothers and sisters of this your parish and worshipping community to yoursafekeeping. Give peace to our minds .
ADDRESSES
St Alban's Catholic Church, Larkhill,
Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6HN.
e-mail address for Sister Anne in Cambodia
Fr Jude's e=mail address is
revjudeharrison@btconnect.com
