Altrincham The Parish of St Vincent de Paul,

The Parish of St Vincent de Paul, Altrincham
Canon John Rafferty
Deacon John Penny
Tel: 0161 928 1689
Email: stvincentdepaul@btconnect.com
Website: stvincentsaltrincham.org.uk
LPA: altrinchampastoralarea.org.uk
19th October 2014
Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 45:1.4-6; Psalm 95;
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21
Reflection
We don’t have to look too far at home or abroad to see what impact a
narrow point of view can have. Single agenda politics and religious
intolerance brings out some of the worst aspects of human behaviour.
As followers of Christ, our aim must be to be a people of peace, living
lives of tolerance and without prejudice. Our call is to serve both sides
of the coin, God and our neighbour.
With open arms God invites all into an embrace of love. As God has
embraced us, so we are called to embrace all others.
TODAY 19 OCTOBER
Tea and coffee at Westleigh after 10am Mass.
Children’s Mass this Sunday at the 10am Mass.
The retiring collection this Sunday is for priests’ education and training.
The retiring collection next Sunday by the SVP is for Winter Fuel relief.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
Meetings continue on Wednesday 22 October at 8pm, this week in Westleigh, for
those who would like to find out more about the Catholic Church with the view to
becoming a Catholic. It’s not too late to join so if you, or someone you know,
might be interested, please contact Fr John or Deacon John.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Yr3 to Yr6 children attending non-catholic schools living in the parish who would
like to join the First Holy Communion Programme, please collect a form from the
back of Church, complete and return it to St Vincent’s Presbytery by 26 October.
PARISH DATABASE
Are you new to the parish? Have your details changed (address, telephone number
or email)? Please let us have your details by completing a green registration form
(found in the porch). Details can also be verified at the parish office on 928 1689,
or submitted by email to stvincentdepaul@btconnect.com or completed on line at
www.stvincentsaltrincham.org.uk and follow the link to 'keep in touch'.
ALTRINCHAM PASTORAL AREA
There will be a discussion evening in Westleigh on Thurs 30 October at 7.30pm with
Rev Mgr Fleetwood on the impact on Parishes of Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium,
the Joy of the Gospel. All welcome!
DIOCESAN DAY OF RENEWAL
“I invite all Christians everywhere at this very moment, to a renewed personal
encounter with Jesus Christ..” Pope Francis - Evangelii Gaudium
You are invited to a Diocesan Day of Renewal “Discovering the Joy and Beauty of
God” at Westleigh on Sat 15 November from 10am-4.00pm. Take time to explore a
deeper relationship with God with talks, Mass, music and Adoration. Doors open for
registration, tea/coffee from 9.30am onwards. There will be a shared lunch table.
For more information contact Maureen Carlisle on 980 5229 or email:
mojoy@hotmail.co.uk All welcome!
CELEBRATING THE THEME OF PEACE
On Wed 22 Oct at 7.30pm, Menorah Synagogue are hosting an event on the theme
of Peace, with music played by celebrated pianist Syuzanna Kaszo interspersed
with readings of prose by members of the synagogue. The cost is £10 and there will
be light refreshments. To book please visit the Menorah website or phone 428
7746. Everyone welcome!
KRAKOW 2016 - INTERNATIONAL WORLD YOUTH DAY
Krakow is the next International World Youth Day and there will be a meeting on
Sun 26 Oct at Holy Apostles & Martyrs Church, Wallasey at 2.30pm to find out
more. Open to all young people in Yr 10 and above. See poster for more details or
email: youth@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Mon 20Oct
Tues 21 Oct
Wed 22 Oct
Thurs 23 Oct
Fri 24 Oct
DIARY
Parent and Toddlers
Men’s SVP
CWL
Ladies SVP
Brownies
Bridge
Parent and Toddlers
Bridge Group
Rainbows
RCIA
Parent and Toddler Group
Mothers’ Prayers
Parish AGM
Lydia Bowden talk
10am-12noon
7.00pm
7.00pm-9.30pm
2.00pm
5.45pm-7.15pm
7.45pm
10am-12 noon
2.00pm-4.00pm
6.00pm-7.00pm
8.00pm
10.00am-12noon
11.15am
7.30pm
7.30pm
SOCKTOBER!
We have been approached by those working with Homeless people in Manchester
city centre who help the men and women gain access and engage with primary
healthcare services at Urban Village Medical Practice in Ancoats. Throughout the
month of October they have launched an appeal called “Socktober” where people
are asked to donate new pairs of adult socks that can be distributed amongst the
patients in the winter months to prevent trench foot and other diseases
experienced by people sleeping rough. A simple and yet hugely beneficial way to
help the homeless during the next few months. If you feel you could add a pair of
socks onto your next shopping list then we will gladly collect them in a box at the
back of church and forward them on to the organisation.
CHILDRENS “PARTY OF LIGHT”
You are invited to join the Children's Adoration group at Westleigh on Fri 31st
Oct , 5pm-7pm. Come dressed as a saint! Please bring some food for a shared
table, if boys bring savoury and girls bring sweet for variety. Parent/Carer must
stay with child. Please book places by emailing Amanda with the name(s) and age
(s) of child(ren): amanda_buchan2002@hotmail.com or phone 980 2299.
FUNDRAISING WALK
Lydia Bowden will be talking about her experiences walking the Camino de
Santiago in Westleigh on Friday 24 October starting at 7.30pm.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Pope Francis invites you all to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his
official charity for overseas mission today, Sun 19 October. There are envelopes
should you wish to donate to Misso to support the work of 1,069 missionaries
overseas at the back of church. Please return them to the Parish Office.
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
Margaret and Barry Mizen, parents of murder victim Jimmy, will talk about
reconciliation, love and forgiveness at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School on Sat 1
November from 9.45am-4pm. See the poster at the back of church for registration
details and more information.
Mass Times and Intentions
Sunday
19th October
Twenty-ninth
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Sat 7pm
Joseph Duffy (ann)
8.30am
10.00am
Gilbert Tracy (sick)
Baby James Edward Connors
(B/day & ann)
11.15am
For the people of the parish
6.30 pm
Sheila Heraghty-Smith (RIP)
Monday
20th October
12.15pm
Word and Communion
6-7pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday
21st October
12.15pm
Mark Beecroft (sick)
3-4pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday
22nd October
St John Paul II
12.15pm
6-7pm
Leonie Ellis (ann)
Thursday
23rd October
St John of
Capistrano
10.00am BV
Mary Hyam 90th birthday
12.15pm
Tony Riley RIP
3-4pm
Eucharistic Adoration
4-4.20pm
Children’s Adoration
6-7pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday
24th October
St Anthony
Claret
12.15pm
Requiem Mass for Catherine
Devine
7.00pm
Rosary
7.30pm
Kate & Tommy Jordan (ann)
Saturday
25th October
11am-12noon
Eucharistic Adoration
12.15pm
1.30pm
Anita McArthur (sick)
Wedding of James Power &
Rachel Brown
7.00pm
Doris Peake RIP
8.30am
For the people of the parish
10.00am
James Cregg RIP
11.15am
Eileen Corcoran (sick)
6.30 pm
Eamonn Connolly (sick)
Sunday
26h October
Thirtieth
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Eucharistic Adoration
Key: BV = Bowdon Vale Convent, Grange Rd.
Cycle of Mass readings Sundays year A, weekdays year 2.
Morning Prayer weekdays 8.45 am, Psalter week 1.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11am-noon, 6 - 6.45pm.
MONEY MATTERS
Offertory Collection 12th October 2014 £1894.90
Thank you for your continued generosity.
The diocese of Shrewsbury is a registered charity No. 234025
We welcome into God’s Family
Joseph Breheny and Ayla Vint who
were recently baptised here. Please
keep them and their families in
your prayers.
Congratulations to Dylan Gareth
Foxon and Laura Patchett who were
married here recently.
Requiescant in Pace
Please pray for those who have died
recently including Catherine
Devine, John Simcock, Mrs Sharpe,
Margaret Hardman, Josephine
Bradley and all those whose
anniversaries occur about this time
including Joseph Duffy, Sheila
Heraghty-Smith, Leonie Ellis and
Kate & Tommy Jordan.
Please pray for the sick who
include Geoff Barnes, George Bell,
Michael Bentley, Anne Bramhall,
Karen Brennan, Maura Brennan,
Joan Briden, Christopher Browne,
Elizabeth Carroll, Sophia Cauchi,
George Cauchi, Teresa Concannon,
Pat Connor, Eileen Corcoran,
Margaret Dale, Tony Darbyshire,
Joseph Dillon, Grace Elvidge, Paddy
Gilmartin, Debbie Griffin, Luke
Howe, Sarah Hrybyk, Lucy Hunter,
Steven Jones, Maureen Kelly, Roisin
Kennedy, Amelia Kennedy, Claire
McAllister, Nevan McGing, Mary
McInerney, John Merrix, John
Nestor, Laiose Nolan, Brian Noone,
Barbara Penny, John Prole, Pat
Prole, Stan Roach, Paul Rydings,
Conor Simpson, Marie Smith,
Veronica Starkey, Howard Toone,
Maria Williams, Mason Williams,
Karen Wilkinson, Marie Wilkinson
and all in our hospitals and homes.
Pope Francis’ Intentions During Ordinary Time (Autumn) we
are asked to pray for: the Spread of
the Gospel; the Harvest; the Fruit
of Human Work; Reverent use of
Creation; Justice and Peace in the
world; Prisoners and their Families;
All Victims of War; Young People.