St Teresa & St John Southworth Churches, Cleveleys
Fr Chris Cousens—Phone: 853340
Rev Bernard Ward (Deacon) (Tel: 858346)
Enquiries for St John Southworth: Phone: 853340
6 October 2024
http://www.st-teresas-church.co.uk
Email: st.teresas.cleveleys@gmail.com
Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity Number 23433
Sunday : 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Contents: Gospel
Notices
Reflection
Gospel – Mark 10 : 12-16
People were bringing little children to him, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, but when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them, ‘let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ ‘Then he put his arms round them, laid his hands on them and gave them his blessing.
Gospel Reflection
Jesus had a way with children, a welcome for them, a love for them, and saw in them some of the qualities of openness, including openness to God.
The innocence of children and their weakness touch the strings of love in our hearts. If we are people of love, true followers of Jesus, we will want the best for our children.
We want happiness and love for them. good health and a meaning in their lives. We want them to find friends. We want to spare them the hardships of life, and
when we cannot, we want to give them a light to guide them.
We hope also to give them a way through the inevitable difficulties of love and growth which they will find as they make their way through life.
Can we give them the way of Jesus? He had a way with children because he is the Way to God.
We Remember In Our Prayers Maria Cirillo whose Funeral was last week, Eileen Cox whose Funeral Mass is at St. John Southworth on Thursday 17th October at 11 am, and Roy Hopkinson whose Funeral Service is at St. Teresa’s on Friday 18th October at 12.30 pm. We remember them and their families, and those whose anniversaries are at this time. May they all be in God’s peace.
We Welcome Into The Family Of The Church Ivy Lynne McCarthy whose Baptism takes place at St. Teresa’s this Sunday.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME : Next Thursday evening, 10th October, there is the important Introductory Meeting for the young people who are showing interest in being Confirmed this year, and their parents. Please meet up in St. Teresa’s Church for the meeting which starts at 6.30 pm. Bishop Paul will be celebrating the Confirmation Mass on Monday, 18th November.
A Concert In Aid of Victoria Hospital Blue Skies Charity : St. Kentigern’s Singers, led by Tony Evans and Angela Schools, Anne Nolan, and A Capella 4, invite you to a Concert at St. Kentigern’s Church, Blackpool, on Sunday 6th October at 2.30 pm. Admission is free, and there will be complimentary refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. There will be an opportunity to make a donation to the Blackpool Victoria Blue Skies Charity.
There Is a Table Top Sale on Sunday 13th October In St. Teresa’s Parish Hall, 11am – 2 pm. The 10 am Mass attendees that day will be able to have a browse and refreshments as the doors will be open to them after Mass10.45 am. Table Hire is available for only £10. For more information contact Sue on 07889 532158. All proceeds will be for the Food Pantry at St. Teresa’s.
St. Teresa’s Parish Hall Has Been Booked on Saturday, 12th October, 11-2 pm for a Craft Fair (Handcrafted gifts by local makers). Please see the notice In the church porch.
Thornton Cleveleys Friends of Trinity Hospice are holding a Coffee Morning in St. Teresa’s Parish Hall on Saturday , 26th October, 10 am-12 noon. Entrance £1.50, which includes coffee and biscuits. There will be various stalls, a raffle and tombola, and Hospice Christmas cards will be on sale.
Interested In The Catholic Faith? Have you ever asked yourself if you would like to know more about the Catholic Church so that you can at least consider becoming a full member of our Church? On Wednesday, 30th October, 7pm- 8pm we are beginning a series of meetings in St. Teresa’s church sacristy to help you ( without any pressure!), and where you will be made very welcome. If you are interested at all, please contact Fr. Chris (07979 531146). It would be helpful to know in advance the numbers, alongside those who have already shown interest.
The Food Pantry, situated at the back of church at St. Teresa’s, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10.30 am – 12 noon, and on Wednesdays, 2.30 pm – 4 pm. We are so grateful for all the volunteers who work in the Pantry, and all those who donate contributions.
The Next St. Teresa’s Parish Council Meeting is on Monday 14th October, 7 pm in the Church Sacristy
The Christmas Raffle Tickets are now available at each weekend Mass. The Christmas Fayre is on Sunday, 1st December.