SAINT ROBERT OF NEWMINSTER PARISH
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Dever – Tel. 0161 224 1498
Resident at St. Richard’s Presbytery, Sutcliffe Ave, Longsight, M12 5TN
St. Mary of the Angels & St. Clare Church, Elbow St, Levenshulme, M19 3PY
St. Richard Church, Sutcliffe Avenue, Longsight, M12 5TN
Resident at St. Mary’s Presbytery: Fr. Laurence Gambella, Tel. 0161 224 1895 Assistant Priest & Hospital Chaplain and Fr. Martin Dowd, Tel. 0161 225 9840 Chaplain to the Central M/c Hospitals.
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi)
“Stay with us, Lord, on our Journey”
TIMES OF MASS & SERVICES
23rd to 29th June 2019
SUNDAY 23rd JUNE
9.30am Mass at St. Richard’s
11.00am Thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary’s for all the First Holy Communion Children followed by Communion Breakfast in the Parish Hall.
MONDAY 24th JUNE
9.15am Mass at St. Richard’s
6.30pm Reception of the Body of Connell Brown at St. Mary’s
TUESDAY 25th JUNE
11.30am Funeral Mass for Connell Brown at St. Mary’s
WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE
9.15am Mass at St. Richard’s
THURSDAY 27th JUNE
9.30am Mass at St. Mary’s
FRIDAY 28th JUNE
9.15am Mass at St. Richard’s
SATURDAY 29th JUNE
10.00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary’s followed by Mass at 11.00am
5.00pm Vigil Mass at St. Richard’s
6.30pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 11.30am – 12 noon at St. Mary’s
Saturday 4.30pm – 4.50pm at St. Richard’s
Feasts of the Week
Monday 24th June: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Thursday 27th June: St Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor
Friday 28th June: THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Saturday 29th June: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pray for the Sick and Housebound and those who are known to you especially Sadie McMenamin, Doreen French, Ken Ward, John Collins, Jackie McMenamin, Hannah Walsh, Margaret Sweeney, Veronica Curran, Mary Dunne, Alex Roberts, Benny Woods, Irene McCarroll, Kathleen Cartwright, Anthony Doocey, Carl McGlynn, Colette Robinson, Sadie Deeney, Seamus Gallogly, Margaret Ridian. May the Good Lord strengthen and comfort them. Pray also for all who care for the sick.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died recently. Connell Brown, Margaret Gaffney, Patricia Holden, Betty Flaherty, Arthur O’Brien, Sean Nash, Neil Martin.
Let your face shine upon those whose anniversaries are at this time. Patrick O’Keeffe, John McGoldrick.
Birthday Remembrance: Lauren Catherine Wrynne (20th)
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
PARISH SUMMER FAIR! It’s a week today!!!!!!! in St. Richard’s church grounds next Sunday 30th June at 12noon. Now we need your help to make it a roaring success! Please can you help by having a sort out this weekend and send any good as new items to St. Richard’s Presbytery. This is not only one of the social highlights of the year but is also one of the biggest contributors to parish funds. We look forward to seeing you all on the day and bring the sunshine with you!
FR. PAT CLARKE has spent the last 43+ years caring for the poor in Sὰo Paulo, Brazil. At the moment they are suffering from the recent floods that invaded the city, destroying nearly everything that the people had. This weekend at both St. Richard’s and St. Mary’s there will be volunteers selling raffle tickets to help raise funds so that essential work can be started and life return to some kind of normality.
PATRICIA HOLDEN RIP
The Funeral Service for Patricia will be held at Manchester Crematorium Old Chapel on Wednesday 26th June at 11.00am. Our prayers and condolences go to her family. May she rest in peace.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR – SUMMER FAIR takes place next Saturday 29th June at 1.00pm. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of St. Joseph’s Home.
SALFORD LOAVES AND FISHES runs a Drop-In Day-Centre in the City for homeless and other vulnerable people. They currently have a number of volunteer vacancies at their Salford Centre. They are looking for an Activity helper plus Café companion. If you would like to get involved behind the scenes there are plenty of opportunities including: 500 Campaign supporter/organiser, Fundraiser, Friend of organising social activities/fundraising. If one of the above is a good fit for you, please call Nicola on 0161 737 8775.
SONGS OF PRAISE EVENING at Levenshulme Baptist Church, Elmsworth Avenue, M19 3NS on Sunday 30th June at 6.30pm. Join us to sing some summer favourites.
BINGO every Sunday night at St. Mary’s Parish Centre. Eyes down at 8.00pm. Come along and join us for a fun filled evening.
ST. RICHARD’S COFFEE MORNING is held every Wednesday in the Sacristy after the 9.15am morning Mass
LEGION OF MARY GROUP meet each Thursday after the 9.30am Mass in St. Mary’s Meeting Room. All Welcome.
Please take a copy of the newsletter home to remind you of the times of services and events during the coming week, and take a copy to anyone you know who is sick or housebound.
Items for the newsletter including Mass Intentions can be left at the Parish Office Tel. 0161 248 8836 or emailed to
info@stmaryslevenshulme.co.uk by Thursday midday. The weekend newsletter is published on Friday mornings!