The Parishes of St. Margaret Ward

Sale M33 4GY Tel: 0161-9624444

Primary School: Tel: 0161-969-9852

All Saints 164 Carrington Lane, Ashton-on-Mersey M33 5WL

Tel: 0161-962-4444

Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel Lane, Partington M31 4EZ

Office Tel: 0161-775 2905

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Newsletter 3rdSunday in Ordinary Time

Next Week s Readings:

First Reading

Psalm

Nehemiah

Psalm

Second Reading St Paul

8:2-6.8-10

18:8-10,15.R.Jn 6:63

12:12-14.27

Gospe l Luke 1:1-4;4:14-21 Parish Priest:. Father Ned Wall. The Presbytery, 164. Carrington Lane

Permanent Deacons: Anthony Caffrey and John Conway The RC Diocese of Shrewsbury is a registered charity No. 23402

Websi te - ht tp : / /ourpar ishes.church

REFLECTION In today's Gospel, St. Luke, very deliberately, tells us, that after his Baptism, Jesus went back to Nazareth, to begin his work. As he stood up to read in the Synagogue, a passage from the prophet Isaiah was given to him - a passage about the coming of the Messiah-by which Jesus is announcing that he himself is the Messiah. "He has anointed me", is a way of saying "I am a King" And Jesus goes on to explain what we can expect of him. His words are directed to the materially poor, those in prison, the physically blind, the oppressed and the exploited. How do the words of Jesus reach us today? St. Paul tells us we are all members of one Body, each member interacting in a constant giving and receiving. Each receives the same respect, and the weakest receiving the greater attention. That is how the words of Jesus, in today's Gospel, become living realities. The Law was essential for dignity, human rights and freedom—but there is a new ingredient in what Jesus gives-corn passion-and that makes all the difference.

Psalm: Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord has sent me to bring the good news to the poor,

to proclaim liberty to captives. Alleluia!

Communion Antiphon : Look toward the Lord and be radiant;

let your faces not be abashed

Next Week s Readings:

First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-5.17-19

Psalm Psalm 70:1-6.15.17.r.v15

Second Reading St Paul 13:4-13

Gospel Luke 4:21-30

ALL PARISHES

RETIRED PRIESTS' FUND - SPECIAL COLLECTION This weekend the annual Special Collection for the Retired Priests' Fund is being held. With your help, we can build up the Fund to meet the future needs of our sick and re­tired priests.

Special Envelopes are available for you to use. If you use weekly Offertory Envelopes, please can I ask that you write in your envelope number. If you do not have your Offertory Envelope with you, or you give to your Parish by means of a Standing Order, write in your name and home address. In this way, it will be possible to reclaim the tax on your donation if you have joined the Gift Aid scheme. A Leaflet about the Fund is also available which explains how to make a regular

donation to the Fund by Standing Order, or how you can make your donation by cheque. It also explains how to take advantage of Gift Aid to boost your donation to the Fund. I ask that you give as generously as you can to this very worthy cause and would also like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support. With every blessing, +Mark

Bishop of Shrewsbury

AN EXTRAVAGANZA FUND RAISING EVENING We are delighted to say that all tickets have been taken for this special evening., however, if you have tickets and have changed your mind could you please let us know as soon as possible, we have a number of people who wish to go but have been unable to get tickets? Terry will be there after all Masses at St Margaret Ward and All Saints to collect outstanding monies but any still outstanding after then can be given in an envelope marked clearly with your name to Fr Ned or one of the Deacons John or Anthony. As it is tradition there will be a raffle taking place on the Extravaganza Fund Raising Evening could we call on your generosity again and ask for suitable Raffle Prizes, especially bottles of spirts and wine, chocolates .vouchers and anything that would be suitable as a gift prize (new goods only please). Please could you leave them with Terry Gould or at the Presbytery at All Saints or give to Fr Ned. All proceeds go towards the new All Saints Church Roof Fund.

CONFIRMATION FORMS Forms to register for the Confirmation programme are available from today. The Confirmation programme will begin on Sunday 13th March with a parents and candidates meeting at 7pm. The sessions take place on Sunday evenings at 7pm in All Saints Church.

Please complete a form and return to church prior to the 13th March. We are still waiting to hear from the Diocese for the date of the Confirmation Mass.

If you have any queries about the programme please contact Linda on 07951 281484.

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THE GOSPEL PRAYER GROUP AT ALL SAINTS The first meeting in 2016 will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2016 immediately after the evening Mass at 7.30 pm at All Saints. The prayer meeting will last for just half an hour and will follow the process of Lectio Divina, which is gentle and relaxing. The group is open to members of all three parishes. Why not come along and try it, and experience the Joy of the Gospel by learning more about St Luke's Gospel. All welcome from all parishes.

MONDAY CLUB This Monday ( Monday 25 January) we look forward to a visit from Waitrose giving a talk and some tasters,.

PAUL VALLELY Once again we have invited Paul Vallely to give us an Presentation in our Parish. This evening will take place on Wednesday 17th February at All Saints at 7.30pm. Please do put this in your diary, as it will be a very interesting and informative evening. Please let all your family and friends know, all welcome.

MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGE 2016 We organise pilgrimages to Medjugorje throughout the year. My family first got involved in Medjugorje back in 1984 and we have been working in Medjugorje for the past 11 years bringing out small groups and individuals. Airport Transport and 7 nights B&B £205.00 Tel. 020 3239 8662 or email jackie(5)med-irishcentre.com. Call for advice to help book your flight. Darren Mullan (Irish Centre Medjugorje)

FIRST FORGIVENESS & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETING DATES

FIRST FORGIVENESS MEETINGS

Tuesday 23rd February 2016 - 6.30pm - Our Lady of Lourdes

Thursday 25lh February 2016 - 6.30pm - for St Margaret Ward and All Saints

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETINGS

Wednesday 13th April 2016 - 6.30pm - fo r St Margaret Ward and All Saints Tuesday 19th April 2016 - 6.30pm - Our Lady of Lourdes

ALL SAINTS ALL SAINTS SUMMER FAIR We are calling a meeting just to set up a working committee to plan this year's Summer Fair. At this stage we don't need the people who want to volunteer to do stalls at this meeting, we need people who wish to be part of the Leader Team for the fair. Just give us 20 minutes of your time on Friday 29lh January at 7.00pm. This will give us a chance to pick a date and look at some ideas.

LADIES GROUP This group as we all know are no longer running but could we say a huge thank you to them. Last weekend they gave us a cheque for £1000 for our Roof Fund. Thank you to all the ladies in the parish who made this possible.

HELP NEEDED FOR RAINBOWS Rainbows are in desperate need of an adult helper. Can anybody volunteer an hour a week to lend a helping hand with crafts and playing games? No need to plan anything; just turn up on the night ready for some fun. Please contact fourthaonmrainbows(5)qmail.com. Thank you Jennie Woodhams

ALL SAINTS BIDDING PRAYERS Many thanks to everyone who signed up to contribute bidding prayers. The rota for January is: 24th Irene Patterson 31st The Moley family Please submit your contribution by the Friday before the Sunday either directly to the parish office or via email at parishes3@vahoo.com. A full list of all contributors from January through to March 2016 can be found on the noticeboard at the back of church and on the three parishes website.

RED MISSION BOXES There are a number of Red Mission Boxes at the back of the church waiting to be picked up. If usually have one of these boxes could we please ask you to take it home with you as you leave church.

LITTLE CHURCH Each week we are so thankful to have so many children attending "Little Church" and thank all helpers and parents involved. As you know space can be an issue so we do ask that your children not to bring their own toys into " Little Church", it also helps the children to become more involved in the reverence and activities provided without the distraction of their personal toys. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

The Offertory Collection was £ 800.06 - Thanks for all once again for your giving and generosity.

ST MARGARET WARD

S.V.P. SUDAN BABY FEEDING APPEAL The S.V.P. would like to say a big thankyou to everybody who has supported our annual appeal to help our members in Sudan and South Sudan who continue to feed the starving babies and young children in another war ravaged area of the world. Our Primary School has again worked very hard to keep up their good work of caring for others. As a Parish and School we have sent £2000 to the appeal. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT.

The Offertory Collection was £ 374.26 - Thanks for all once again for your giving and generosity.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council Meeting will take place this Tuesday 26th January 8pm after evening Mass. Can we please ask that all members to attend this meeting. Thank you

THE FUSE PARTINGTON Come to our Free Cinema! We put a film on every Friday, for parents and toddlers at 9.30am and adults at 2.30pm. Why not start the new with a resolution to relax, enjoy and indulge for one morning, at the end of a busy week. If you are a parent bring your child along and they can watch the film, sit on a bean bag, or play with toys. If you are an adult without a child, why not come and meet friends and enjoy a film, for free, on our big screen. The best thing about it is you don't have to worry about paying, like you would usual­ly at a cinema. It is completely free. Refreshments and snacks are available to purchase, but much more reasonable than what you would pay at the Cinema. THE FUSE, Warburton Lane, Partington, M314BU

The Offertory Collection was £ 354.01 - Thanks for all once again for your giving and generosity.

OTHER NEWS

ST MARTIN'S QUIZ NIGHT

7.20pm for a prompt 7.30pm start on Saturday 30th January 2016 in St Martin's Community Hall, Church Lane.

Tickets are £3.00 per person and teams can be entered (up to eight people in each)

or teams will be made on the nights from those attending. Please bring your own drinks - some nibbles will be provided but you are welcome

to bring more (or something more substantial!). There will also be a raff le and monies raised will be for church funds.

Tickets are available from Fr Shaun (973 4204) after Sunday 24 th

or from 'No 9, The Lofts' shop in Ashton Village, opposite the Co-Op.

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TRAFFORD COUNCIL RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY We require.-

Cleaners & School Crossing Patrols (Training will be provided)

Come along and attend our events at : -At Coppice Library, Coppice Lane, Sale

Thursday 28thJanuary 2016 10.00am - 2.00pm You will have the opportunity to complete application forms on the day and be interviewed. To ensure we can process your application quickly please bring identification.

(Example:- Passport, Driving licence. Birth/adoption/marriage certificate. Recent utility/council tax bills. National Insurance number)

I f you are unable to attend one of our open days but are interested in joining our team please contact 0161 912 4704 for more information.

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St. Margaret Ward All Saints Our Lady of Lourdes

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sat 23rd

Sun 24th

Sun 24th

Mon 25th

Tues 26th

Wed 27th

Thurs 28th

Frid 29th

5.30 pm

9.15 am

9.15 am

9.15 am

7.30 pm

9.15 am

Thomas O'Reilly

Eucharistie Service

Eucharistie Service

No Service

Sr Elizabeth

No Service

9.30 am

5.00 pm

7.30 pm

9.15 am

Harry Mcgurran

Maureen Roberts

Eucharistie Service

No Service

Peter Massey & Georgina Davies

No Service

Tony Goldrick

11.00 am

7:30 pm

12.15 pm

12.15pm

Kath King

No Service

David & Ann Shaw

Eucharistie Service

No Service

Holy Souls

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sat 30th

Sun 31st

Sun 31st

5.30 pm Bryan Hellewell

9.30 am

5.00 pm

Chaz Woodhams

Veronica Starkey

11.00 am Veronica Mahon