The Catechism Explained by Fr. Spirago – published by Mediatrix Press
Brand new hardback copies now available for discounted purchase at St Mary’s shrine bookshop, Warrington: £20.00 per copy (instead of £28.00 on publisher’s website and £33.00 on Amazon).
Opening times: 12:20pm-1:00pm every Sunday. Pay with cash only, thank you.
At long last, the Catechism explained by Fr. Spirago is back in print. This edition is not a facsimile, but a full reprint with increased font size, and very minor updates to antiquated English. Some of the numbering has been redrafted to avoid confusion.
We already have so many catechisms, what do we need of another? We indeed have in abundance catechisms and religious manuals which appeal only to the intellect; books that do not aim at the warmth of expression and the fervent, persuasive eloquence which appeal to the heart, the force and vivifying power which affect the will through the influence of the Holy Spirit.
This Catechism aims at cultivating all the three powers of the soul: the intellect, the emotions, and the will. It does not therefore content itself with mere definitions. The idea in it is not to teach men to philosophize about religion, but to make them good Christians who will delight in their faith. Consequently questions of scholastic theology, doctrines debated among theologians, are either omitted altogether or merely receive a passing mention.
In this catechism, Fr. Spirago has endeavored to divest religious teaching of the appearance of learning, and to present it in a popular and simple form. Technical terms, in which almost all religious manuals abound, even those intended for children, are carefully eliminated from his pages since, while useful and necessary for seminarians and theologians, they are out of place in a book intended for the laity. Popular manuals of religion ought to be couched in plain and simple language, like that used by Our Lord and the apostles, easy to understand. What we need is something that will touch the heart and influence the will, not merely cram the mind with knowledge.
“The Catechism Explained by Spirago embodies the Catechism of the Council of Trent, yet contains fuller discussions for each point in the language that was developed by the Church, saints and theologians throughout time. Rather than being locked into a specific age or decade, this catechism is an explication of the faith in an almost timeless manner. It is a catechism that any subsequent generation could read and learn the essence of the Catholic faith.”
Weekdays: 9:00am-7:00pm (Confessions 11:40am-12:05pm; Holy Mass 12:10pm)
Saturdays: 9:00am-7pm (Eucharistic Adoration 10:00am-12noon, with Confessions 10:05am-11:45am; Holy Mass 12:10pm); Sung Vespers 6:00pm
Confessions 30mins before every Mass every day
Holy Rosary Mon-Fri 11:30am; Sat 11am; Sun 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross Mon & Fri, 1:00pm
Mothers’ Prayer Group: Wed 1:00pm
Church & Priory Court carparks for Shrine visitors
Also, free 2hrs parking at ASDA across the street.
Organ practice Thu, Fri 2pm-4pm
Bookshop Unit 3 Open Sun 12:25pm-1:00pm.
Daily Holy Mass online with homily: on LiveMass.net > Warrington: Sun 11:00am; Mon-Sat 12:10pm, and the same on demand 24hrs after 3pm upload for weekday Masses, and over 7days for latest Sunday Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration: Sun 5Sat 10:00am-12noon; 1st Fri 7:40pm-8:40pm; most Wed. afternoon after school
Men’s group: Every Wed 7:00pm Mass + Compline & Talk Converts & Adults Catechesis: MostSat 5pm
Home Education Group: MostWednesdays 1pm-3:30pm. Contact Alison Kahn 01925 727759.
Choir: Every Thu & Sun.Contact Fr Verrier for an audition if you would like to join our choir – including Junior choir.
Young Adults & Professionals 18-35: Monthly Sat walk and/or talk: www.facebook.com/juventutem.warrington/
All must dress modestly in church out of reverence for God and of respect for fellow-worshippers. Sunday best should be worn by all on Sundays and feasts.
To receive Holy Communion: one must be a Catholic, in the state of grace, one-hour fasting at least. In the traditional liturgy, Holy Communion is received kneeling (unless unable to) and always on the tongue. Thank you in advance.
Kindly switch OFF your mobile phonebefore you enter the church.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department: m.robson@rcaol.org.uk or 0151 522 1013, or speak with Clare Fraser, St Mary’s Safeguarding Officer. Thank you for your awareness.
Farewell Deacon Evans, FSSP: we thank Rev Evans for his hard work during his pastoral stage at St Mary’s ending on Holy Tuesday. We assure him of our prayer for his priestly ordination in Bavaria on Sat 18th June and we look forward to welcoming him again, this time as a priest, for his First Mass in Warrington scheduled on Sun 7th August, 11:00am.
LAST 3 WEEKSfor RC Academy registration: deadline for registering children for September is 1st May 2022: www.rcahybrid.org.uk. Thank you for your continued support through 1) sharing the information by email and word of mouth; 2) praying for growth; 3) directing sponsors to St Mary’s Educational Trust: st.m.ed.trust@gmail.com. See Academy pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720296777953.
Solution for Catholic Education video, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGepkkYB7KI
Have you been CONFIRMED, or your teenage children? If not, contact Fr Quirke by 30th April to be included in our preparation class, starting after Easter: frquirke@outlook.com. Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Liverpool will confer the Sacrament at St Mary’s on Sat 2nd July 2022, 3:00pm.
500 weekly visits to St Mary’s Shrine Church.
Roof leaking: The scaffolding is now in place for survey and repair to take place. Thank you for the money raised and donated.
Thank you for helping us through the Offertory collection and standing orders.
Support St Mary’s Shrine: send your donation via our Donate page: https://fssp.co.uk/donate/. Ask us for a Gift Aid form to increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid envelopes can be obtained from our Secretariat. Standing orders are easier and quicker for us to process than cash: Lloyds Bank ;
Sort Code: 30-80-27 ; Account number: 30993368 ;
Account name: FSSP Warrington
On Palm Sunday, palmswill be blessed only at the 11:00am Mass, not at the 9:00am one; then available for you to collect at the 6:00pm Mass or the following days.
English Conversation Classes for anyone, especially our new parishioners from Hong Kong, Poland or elsewhere. Individuals, couples and families, all welcome. Most Tuesdays after the 12:10pm Mass in Priory Court Unit 1. Contact Alison a.f.kudlowski@btinternet.com.
Pro-Life Chain SPUC on Sat 23 April 11:00am-1:00pm, along Mersey Street. Stand up for life holding signs to raise awareness about the fate of unborn children.
Latin Classes for beginners: Contact Samuel: s.a.e.barry@hotmail.com.
Now 580 subscribers to St Mary’s YouTube channel: Homilies for Sundays and major feasts are uploaded regularly. Visit youtube.com/channel/UC_NVY7jpDIhANiwjng1gN0w. Thank you to our LiveMass/YouTube operators.
Penance Reminder: Catholics 14+ must abstain from meat every Friday; Catholics 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fast currently means: one full meal a day plus up to two snacks which altogether do not amount to another full meal. Every Catholic must receive Holy Communion at least once a year, preferably at Easter; following Sacramental absolution.
Confessions times: kindly come as advertised overleaf,not later.
Easter Collections not for clergy, but for Shrine upkeep (and Holy Land on Good Friday.)
Easter Week reduced clergy: kindly keep non urgent matters for the week after, as several clergy will be away.
St George’s Day celebration on Tue 26th April, 1pm: After 12:10pm Holy Mass of the Patron Saint of England, join us at the parish hall. Food contributions welcome, but Traditional English Dishes preferred.
Pray for: Margaret and Marta Zielinska, Carmen Watts, Ray Cilia, James H., Tim Wright, Michael Leacy, Wendy Moss, Bill Conder, Greta Doyle, Dorothea Wallace, Deryck Sankey, M. Hawley, Theresa Reynard, Hilda Creagan.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS: Other intentions are applied at Private Masses. Kindly ask Fr Stewart for details.
Sun 10
Palm Sunday (II Sunday Passiontide)I Class Take a palm from Narthex, hold it for blessing & take home5pm Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00am11:00am6:00pm
Joseph RIP FSSP & preserv trad Mass Irene Fraser
Mon 11
Monday in Holy Week, I Class
12:10pm
Holy Souls
Tue 12
Tuesday in Holy Week, I Class
12:10pm
Thomas Corcoran RIP
Wed 13
Wednesday in Holy Week, I Class (No Men’s Group nor 7:00pm Mass)
12:10pm
Monica Cardiff
Thu 14
Maundy Thursday, I Class Sung Tenebrae Confessions Solemn Mass Eucharistic Adoration until midnight
10:00am 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:30pm
ends 8:00pm St Mary’s clergy
Fri 15
Good Friday I Class Fast & Abstinence Sung Tenebrae Solemn Stations of the Cross Solemn LiturgyRetiring Collection for Holy Land
10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm
Sat 16
Holy Saturday, I Class Sung Tenebrae Confessions Easter VigilSolemn Mass
10:00am 2:00pm 8:00pm9:30pm
ends 4:00pm Confraternity of St Peter
Sun 17
Easter Sunday, I Class Solemn Vespers (No Benediction ; no 6pm Mass this Sunday)
9:00am11:00am5:00pm
Michael M. Coughlan RIP All St. Mary’s Faithful
Mon 18
Easter Monday, I Class
12:10pm
Maire McCurdy
Tue 19
Easter Tuesday, I Class
12:10pm
Stephen Murphy & family
Wed 20
Easter Wednesday, I Class (No Men’s Group or 7:00pm Mass)
12:10pm
Christina Clarke
Thu 21
Easter Thursday, I Class
12:10pm
Ann Girling
Fri 22
Easter Friday, I Class
12:10pm
Philip Brockenhurst
Sat 23
Easter Saturday, Class Adoration & Confessions 10:00am-12noon
12:10pm
Anthony McGiveran
Sun 24
Low Sunday,I Class 3pm Divine Mercy devotions with Confessions5pm Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00am11:00am6:00pm
Francis Kilsby All St. Mary’s Faithful Anthony Puspanathan
To download the full liturgical texts for Tenebrae, three booklets are available by clicking on the link right under each image below. Or click here for all three booklets as one single pdf.
Please note, all these prayers, without the chant notation, are also available in the Baronius Hand Missal [for sale at St Mary’s Shrine] on pages 1778, 1811 & 1842 for the respective days of the Triduum.
Follow the choral singing of Tenebrae from St Mary’s Warrington via LiveMass.net.
Weekdays: 9:00am-7:00pm (Confessions 11:40am-12:05pm; Holy Mass 12:10pm)
Saturdays: 9:00am-7pm (Eucharistic Adoration 10:00am-12noon, with Confessions 10:05am-11:45am; Holy Mass 12:10pm); Sung Vespers 6:00pm
Holy Rosary Mon-Fri 11:30am; Sat 11am; Sun 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross Mon & Fri, 1:00pm
Mothers’ Prayer Group: Wed 1:00pm
Church & Priory Court carparks for Shrine visitors
Also, free 2hrs parking at ASDA across the street.
Organ practice Thu, Fri 2pm-4pm
Bookshop Unit 3 Open Sun 12:25pm-1:00pm.
Daily Holy Mass online with homily: on LiveMass.net > Warrington: Sun 11:00am; Mon-Sat 12:10pm, and the same on demand 24hrs after 3pm upload for weekday Masses, and over 7days for latest Sunday Mass.
All must dress modestly in church out of reverence for God and of respect for fellow-worshippers. Sunday best should be worn by all on Sundays and feasts: suit and tie for men and boys, dresses for ladies. Men keep their heads uncovered within church; women are encouraged to wear a scarf, hat or mantilla.
To receive Holy Communion: one must be a Catholic, in the state of grace, one-hour fasting at least. In the traditional liturgy, Holy Communion is received kneeling (unless unable to) and always on the tongue. Thank you in advance.
Kindly switch OFF your mobile phonebefore you enter the church.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department: m.robson@rcaol.org.uk or 0151 522 1013, or speak with Clare Fraser, St Mary’s Safeguarding Officer. Thank you for your awareness.
Pope Francis has confirmed the liturgical identity of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by decree dated 11th Feb. Deo gratias for such a response from heaven to prayers.
Regina Caeli Academy: deadline for registering children for September is 1st May 2022: www.rcahybrid.org.uk. Thank you for your continued support through 1) sharing the information by email and word of mouth; 2) praying for growth; 3) directing sponsors to St Mary’s Educational Trust: st.m.ed.trust@gmail.com. See Academy pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums/72177720296777953.
Sacrament of Confirmation at St Mary’s on Sat 2nd July 2022, 3:00pm; followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and refreshments. We are grateful to Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP who comes every summer to confirm our parishioners.
Candidates should contact Fr Quirke by 30th April: frquirke@outlook.com. Preparation will begin after Easter.
500 weekly visits to St Mary’s Shrine Church.
Clergy-led meditated Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent at 1pm, with plenary indulgence.
Please do NOT bring and leave anywhere on Shrine premises any flyers, pamphlets, books, CDs, statues, images, videos, magazines without prior permission by Shrine clergy.
Pro-Life: happening now, Forty Days for Life Campaign. Contact Gabrielle to take part this Lent: 07895128073 / Liverpool40daysforlife@gmail.com. Or lift from St Mary’s offered to the Liverpool abortuary vigil each Wed. after 12:10pm Mass. Contact 07916578902.
First Communion Class: attendance subject to prior booking with Deacon Evans.
Adult Catechesis most Saturdays: email Deacon Evans.
Roof leaking: The scaffolding is now in place for survey and repair to take place. Thank you for the money raised and donated.
Thank you for helping us through the Offertory collection and standing orders.
Support St Mary’s Shrine: send your donation via our Donate page: https://fssp.co.uk/donate/. Ask us for a Gift Aid form to increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid envelopes can be obtained from our Secretariat. Standing orders are easier and quicker for us to process than cash: Lloyds Bank ;
Sort Code: 30-80-27 ; Account number: 30993368 ;
Account name: FSSP Warrington
GIFT AID: The new box sets of weekly Gift Aid envelopes are now ready for collection in the narthex for those who use them. Thank you to those who have recently signed up to this way of giving. For any enquiries regarding these envelopes, please contact Jane in the Priory office.
On Palm Sunday, palmswill be blessed only at the 11:00am Mass, not at the 9:00am one; then available for you to collect at the 6:00pm Mass or the following days.
Just arrived: Stabat Mater booklets. Bring £3.50 in cash to bookshop in Unit 3 and receive your copy after 11am Sunday Mass. (Also:new Baronius hand missals at £35.00) Baronius Catechisms were ordered and will arrive soon.
English Conversation Classeshave started for anyone, especially our new parishioners from Hong Kong, Poland or elsewhere. Individuals, couples and
families, all welcome. Most Tuesdays after the 12:10pm Mass in Priory Court Unit 1. Contact Alison a.f.kudlowski@btinternet.com.
Latin Classes for beginners: Contact Samuel: s.a.e.barry@hotmail.com.
Now 561 subscribers to St Mary’s YouTube channel: Homilies for Sundays and major feasts are uploaded regularly. Visit youtube.com/channel/UC_NVY7jpDIhANiwjng1gN0w. Thank you to our LiveMass/YouTube operators.
Penance Reminder: Catholics 14+ must abstain from meat every Friday; Catholics 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fast currently means: one full meal a day plus up to two snacks which altogether do not amount to another full meal.
Every Catholic must receive Holy Communion at least once a year, preferably at Easter; following Sacramental absolution.
Confessions times: kindly come as advertised, not later.
Prayer list: Ray Cilia, Rachel Eriksson, James H., Tim Wright, Michael Leacy, Wendy Moss, Bill Conder, Greta Doyle, Dorothea Wallace, Deryck Sankey, Michael Meadows, M. Hawley, Theresa Reynard, Hilda Creagan.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS: Other intentions are applied at Private Masses. Kindly ask Fr Stewart for details.
On the feast of the Annunciation of Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friday 25th March 2022, we invite you to a Holy Hour of Eucharistic adoration with Sung Vespers at St Mary’s Warrington at 4:00pm. This is timed to coincide with the act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the Holy Father with all the bishops of the world. In Fatima, as per Our Lady’s message in Fatima.
Cf. “The Holy Father intends to invite each Bishop, or equivalent in law, together with his priests, to join in this act of consecration, if possible, at an hour corresponding to [6:30pm] Rome time.”
Schedule:
Lauds of the Annunciation 7:30am
Confessions 7:30am-7:55am
Low Mass at 8:00am
Confessions 11:40am-12:05pm
Solemn High Mass at 12:10pm (homily by Deacon Gwilym Evans, FSSP)
[The 12:10pm Mass and the below will be broadcast live on LiveMass.net]
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Liverpool kindly agreed to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Mary’s Warrington (Buttermarket Street, WA1 2NS) on Saturday 2nd July 2022, 3:00pm, feast of the Visitation.
It will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and refreshments.
Candidates should contact Fr Quirke: frquirke@outlook.com. Preparation will begin soon after Easter.
We are very grateful to His Grace who comes every summer to confirm our parishioners.
Looking back at three crises in Church history can help us overcome the current one: 1) The Arian crisis, when many bishops said Christ is not God; 2) The Clergy immorality crisis, when St Peter Damian had to tell the pope about widespread homosexuality; 3) The Rival Popes crisis, when good Catholics were made to choose between two or even three popes at a time.
Talk given by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP for Juventutem London at St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth, on 12th February 2022.
This Lent we must give alms. Money is needed for various good causes. If not sure where your money given as alms will actually end up, you can also GIVE TIME. Great thing with giving time: we know exactly where we spend it, like outside this abortuary, praying peacefully for unborn children and for the opening of heart of anyone inimical to those tiny innocent ones. See you there this Lent. God bless you!
Weekdays: 9:00am-7:00pm (Confessions 11:40am-12:05pm; Holy Mass 12:10pm)
Saturdays: 9:00am-7:00pm (Eucharistic Adoration 10:00am-12noon, with Confessions 10:05am-11:45am; Holy Mass 12:10pm); Sung Vespers 6:00pm
Holy Rosary Mon-Fri 11:30am; Sat 11am; Sun 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross Mon & Fri, 1:00pm
Mothers’ Prayer Group: Wed 1:00pm
Church & Priory Court carparks for Shrine visitors
Also, free 2hrs parking at ASDA across the street.
Organ practice Thu, Fri 2pm-4pm
Bookshop Unit 3 Open Sun 12:25pm-1:00pm.
Daily Holy Mass online with homily: on LiveMass.net > Warrington: Sun 11:00am; Mon-Sat 12:10pm, and the same on demand 24hrs after 3pm upload for weekday Masses, and over 7days for latest Sunday Mass.
All must dress modestly in church out of reverence for God and of respect for fellow-worshippers. Sunday best should be worn by all on Sundays and feasts: suit and tie for men and boys, dresses for ladies. Men keep their heads uncovered within church; women are encouraged to wear a scarf, hat or mantilla.
To receive Holy Communion: one must be a Catholic, in the state of grace, one-hour fasting at least. In the traditional liturgy, Holy Communion is received kneeling (unless unable to) and always on the tongue. Thank you in advance.
Kindly switch OFF your mobile phonebefore you enter our church.
Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department: m.robson@rcaol.org.uk or 0151 522 1013, or speak with Clare Fraser, St Mary’s Safeguarding Officer. Thank you for your awareness.
Pope Francis has confirmed the liturgical identity of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by decree dated 11th Feb. Deo gratias for such a response from heaven to prayers.
Great Academy Open Day last Saturday with visitors from far and wide. Deadline for registering children for September is 1st May 2022: www.rcahybrid.org.uk. Thank you for your continued support through 1) sharing the information by email and word of mouth; 2) praying for growth; 3) directing sponsors to St Mary’s Educational Trust: st.m.ed.trust@gmail.com.
Welcome to the Wattses from Berkshire, the seventh family to relocate within reach of St Mary’s Shrine within the past 12 months. We asked St Joseph to help more families to rent or buy. Prayers are still needed and any contact or suggestion you may make: houses or flats coming up, friendly estate agents, etc.
Confirmations by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Liverpool for candidates under the care of the FSSP (date announced soon). We are grateful to His Grace who confers this sacrament at St Mary’s every summer. Contact gerardtuam@outlook.com.
500 weekly visits to St Mary’s Shrine Church.
St Patrick’s gathering in Parish Hall after 12:10pm Mass on Thursday 17th March for refreshments and songs.
Clergy-led meditated Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent at 1pm, with plenary indulgence.
Please do NOT bring and leave anywhere on Shrine premises any flyers, pamphlets, books, CDs, statues, images, videos, magazines without prior permission by Shrine clergy.
Congratulation to Luke Petherbridge who was received into the Church at St Mary’s last 9th March. Luke is the third young man converting in the past three months. More adults are preparing to follow. We assure them all of our prayer. Their perseverance inspires us.
Pro-Life: happening now, Forty Days for Life Campaign. Contact Gabrielle to take part this Lent: 07895128073 / Liverpool40daysforlife@gmail.com. Or lift from St Mary’s offered to the Liverpool abortuary vigil each Wed. after 12:10pm Mass. Contact 07916578902.
First Communion Class began last week: attendance subject to prior booking with Deacon Evans.
Adult Catechesis most Saturdays: email Deacon Evans.
Congratulations to Fr Gerard Quirke who started this month as a Postulant to join the FSSP. Clergy and congregation welcome him as part of the St Mary’s Shrine, where he has been assigned for the foreseeable future.
Quiet time before Mass from 11:50am: as requested by some, now 15mins silence before daily Mass, in between Holy Rosary and Angelus (now at 12:05pm).
Roof leaking: Strong winds delayed scaffolding and repair. Thank you for the money raised and donated.
Thank you for helping us through the Offertory collection and standing orders. While the overall income is still far from covering the actual expenses of the Shrine, it is comforting to see how generously you respond. God bless you all.
Support St Mary’s Shrine: send your donation via our Donate page: https://fssp.co.uk/donate/. Ask us for a Gift Aid form to increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid envelopes can be obtained from our Secretariat. Standing orders are easier and quicker for us to process than cash: Lloyds Bank ;
Sort Code: 30-80-27 ; Account number: 30993368 ;
Account name: FSSP Warrington
Just arrived: Stabat Mater booklets. Bring £3.50 in cash to bookshop in Unit 3 and receive your copy after 11am Sunday Mass. (Also:new Baronius hand missals at £35.00) Baronius Catechisms were ordered and will arrive soon.
English Conversation Classeshave started for anyone, especially our new parishioners from Hong Kong, Poland or elsewhere. Individuals, couples and families, all welcome. Most Tuesdays after the 12:10pm Mass in Priory Court Unit 1. Contact Alison a.f.kudlowski@btinternet.com.
Latin Classes for beginners: Contact Samuel: s.a.e.barry@hotmail.com.
Now 557 subscribers to St Mary’s YouTube channel: Homilies for Sundays and major feasts are uploaded regularly. Visit youtube.com/channel/UC_NVY7jpDIhANiwjng1gN0w. Thank you to our LiveMass/YouTube operators.
Penance Reminder: Catholics 14+ must abstain from meat every Friday; Catholics 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fast currently means: one full meal a day plus up to two snacks which altogether do not amount to another full meal.
Every Catholic must receive Holy Communion at least once a year, preferably at Easter; following Sacramental absolution.
Confessions times: kindly come as advertised, not later.
Prayer list: Rachel Eriksson, James H., Tim Wright, Michael Leacy, Wendy Moss, Bill Conder, Greta Doyle, Dorothea Wallace, Deryck Sankey, Michael Meadows, M. Hawley, Theresa Reynard, Hilda Creagan.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS: Other Mass intentions are applied at Private Masses. Kindly ask Fr Stewart for details.
Sun
13
2nd Sunday of Quadragesima (Lent)
I
9:00am
Joanne Robinson
5pm Vespers and Benediction of the
11:00am
All St. Mary’s Faithful
Blessed Sacrament
6:00pm
Thelma Tennis RIP
Mon
14
Feria
III
12:10pm
Deceased of Mrs Teri
Tue
15
Feria
III
12:10pm
Holy Souls
Wed
16
Feria
III
12:10pm
Katherine Tolen
Men’s Group 7:45-9:15pm
7:00 pm
All St. Mary’s Penitents
Thur
17
Feria, Commemoration of St Patrick
III
12:10pm
FSSP Seminarians
Fri
18
Feria , Comm St Cyril of Jerusalem
III
12:10pm
Private intention
Sat
19
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin
I
9:00am12:00pm
Celebrant’s intention Joseph O’Neil
Adoration & Confessions 10:00-12noonLadies’ Group 1pm-3pm; Vespers 6pm
Sun
20
3rd Sunday of Quadragesima (Lent)
I
9:00am
Ray Fitzgibbon
5pm Vespers and Benediction of the
11:00am
All St. Mary’s Faithful
Blessed Sacrament
6:00pm
White & McNally families
Mon
21
St. Benedict, Abbot
III
12:10pm
David Kahn
Tue
22
Feria
III
12:10pm
Holy Souls
Wed
23
Feria
III
12:10pm
John Baptist Rodrigues
Men’s Group 7:45-9:15pm
7:00pm
All St. Mary’s Penitents
Thur
24
St. Gabriel, Archangel
III
12:10pm
Thelma Tennis RIP
Fri
25
The Annunciation of the Blessed VirginShorter Stations o.t. Cross after solemn midday Mass
I
8:00am12:10pm
Celebrant’s intention St. Mary’s Pro life intentions
Pope Francis confirms the liturgical identity of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter Dear Friends, His Holiness Pope Francis has confirmed the liturgical identity of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter (see below). Deo gratias for such a response from heaven to your prayers! We note that: The meeting of the FSSP superiors with the Holy Father took place during our Novena of Preparation of Worldwide Solemn Consecration of the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Further, the Decree confirming our liturgical identity is dated 11th February, the Feast of the Apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes, and the day of the Worldwide Solemn Consecration of the FSSP. Therefore, after God almighty our gratitude goes to the Immaculate Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The news was released on 21st February when First Vespers of the Feast of the Chair of Peter occur, it being a First Class Feast in our Fraternity. Thus we also must express our gratitude to our Patron St Peter the Apostle, and must pray further for his successor Pope Francis. In thanksgiving therefore, we invite you to attend Holy Mass tomorrow, especially if you live near an FSSP Mass centre. At St Mary’s Warrington Holy Mass will be sung tomorrow on Tuesday 22nd February at 12:10pm, followed by a sung Te Deum. We invite all who live at a distance to pray with us via LiveMass.net. Reminder for members of the Confraternity of Saint Peter: plenary indulgence tomorrow at the usual conditions. Although we all must pray further for any clergy and laity to benefit from the riches of the Roman traditions of the Church, the communiqué below must strengthen the hopes of all loyal Catholics.
Official communiqué of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Published Fribourg, February 21, 2022 On Friday, February 4, 2022, two members of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Fr. Benoît Paul-Joseph, Superior of the District of France, and Fr. Vincent Ribeton, Rector of St. Peter’s Seminary in Wigratzbad, were received in private audience by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for nearly an hour. During the very cordial meeting, they recalled the origins of the Fraternity in 1988, the Pope expressed that he was very impressed by the approach taken by its founders, their desire to remain faithful to the Roman Pontiff and their trust in the Church. He said that this gesture should be “preserved, protected and encouraged”. In the course of the audience, the Pope made it clear that institutes such as the Fraternity of St. Peter are not affected by the general provisions of the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes, since the use of the ancient liturgical books was at the origin of their existence and is provided for in their constitutions. The Holy Father subsequently sent a decree signed by him and dated February 11, the day the Fraternity was solemnly consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confirming for the members of the Fraternity the right to use the liturgical books in force in 1962, namely: the Missal, the Ritual, the Pontifical and the Roman Breviary. Grateful to the Holy Father, the members of the Fraternity of St. Peter are in thanksgiving for this confirmation of their mission. They invite all the faithful who feel close to them as a spiritual family to attend or join them in prayer at the Mass tomorrow, on the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, and to pray for the Supreme Pontiff.
Decree of Pope Francis confirming the use of the 1962 liturgical books The Holy Father Francis, grants to each and every member of the Society of Apostolic Life “Fraternity of Saint Peter”, founded on July 18, 1988 and declared of “Pontifical Right” by the Holy See, the faculty to celebrate the sacrifice of the Mass, and to carry out the sacraments and other sacred rites, as well as to fulfill the Divine Office, according to the typical editions of the liturgical books, namely the Missal, the Ritual, the Pontifical and the Roman Breviary, in force in the year 1962. They may use this faculty in their own churches or oratories; otherwise it may only be used with the consent of the Ordinary of the place, except for the celebration of private Masses. Without prejudice to what has been said above, the Holy Father suggests that, as far as possible, the provisions of the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes be taken into account as well. Given in Rome, near St. Peter’s, on February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the year 2022, the ninth year of my Pontificate. Francis
Weekdays: 9:00am-7:00pm (Confessions 11:40am-12:05pm; Holy Mass 12:10pm)
Saturdays: 9:00am-7pm (Eucharistic Adoration 10:00am-12noon, with Confessions 10:05am-11:45am; Holy Mass 12:10pm); Sung Vespers 6:00pm
Holy Rosary Mon-Fri 11:30am; Sat 11am; Sun 4:30pm
Stations of the Cross Mon & Fri, 1:00pm
Mothers’ Prayer Group: Wed 1:00pm
Church & Priory Court carparks for Shrine visitors
Also, free 2hrs parking at ASDA across the street.
Organ practice Thu, Fri 2pm-4pm
Bookshop Unit 3 Open Sun 12:25pm-1:00pm.
Daily Holy Mass online with homily: on LiveMass.net > Warrington: Sun 11:00am; Mon-Sat 12:10pm, and the same on demand 24hrs after 3pm upload for weekday Masses, and over 7days for latest Sunday Mass.
All must dress modestly in church out of reverence for God and of respect for fellow-worshippers. Sunday best should be worn by all on Sundays and feasts: suit and tie for men and boys, dresses for ladies. Men keep their heads uncovered within church; women are encouraged to wear a scarf, hat or mantilla.
To receive Holy Communion: one must be a Catholic, in the state of grace, one-hour fasting at least. In the traditional liturgy, Holy Communion is received kneeling (unless unable to) and always on the tongue. Thank you in advance.
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Safeguarding: If you have concerns about children or vulnerable adults, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department: m.robson@rcaol.org.uk or 0151 522 1013, or speak with Clare Fraser, St Mary’s Safeguarding Officer. Thank you for your awareness.
BRING last Palm Sunday’s PALMSby Tuesday 1st March to be burnt for ashes for Ash Wednesday.
Support our children’s Catholic education! Promote and attend the OPEN Day of Regina Caeli ACADEMYWarrington on Sat. 5th March 11am-2pm. Already half a dozen families have moved to or near Warrington over the past year to benefit from our liturgical, devotional and educational opportunities. More families are willing to follow. The Academy is an essential feature of our educational mission. Come and meet staff, parents, children and chaplain. 11am Presentation; 12:10pm Holy Mass with homily by Academy Chaplain Fr de Malleray; 1pm Shared lunch and further Q&As. Book www.rcahybrid.org.uk/info.
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Whether or not you have children to send now, we would be very glad to meet you at our RCA Warrington Open Day on Saturday 5th March next. We welcome new children, parents, staff and benefactors. Come and meet our staff, parents, children and chaplain.
11am: Presentation;
12:10pm: Holy Mass with homily on education by Academy Chaplain Fr de Malleray;
Even though you might not be present here on 5th March, please sponsor Academy children, making a donation to our St Mary’s Warrington Education Fund – email st.m.ed.trust@gmail.com.
Presentation
The Academy is an essential part of our educational mission. Some of our families have children in ordinary schools. Others are home educators.
Our NEW picture album is here. (All pictures belong to St Mary’s Warrington Regina Caeli Academy.)
A growing number of parents nationwide are realising that the Catholic faith is not successfully passed on to their children at school. In no few cases, relativism and even immorality are inculcated to the little ones. Unsurprisingly, only a tiny minority of children still practice their Catholic faith in teenage and after.
How then can parents better fulfil their duties as primary educators of their children, they wonder? In conscience, most find that they should no longer send their children in such schools. For various reasons however, many parents rule out homeschooling as beyond their capabilities.
The Academy offers a viable solution: two full days taught by qualified teachers in the classroom, and another two days taught by parents at home following the RCA curriculum and material all laid out for them in advance. This leaves time to the mother for work or other activities, while children benefit from learning as part of a social group two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays). Extracurricular activities are being envisaged at St Mary’s if we have enough children interested, such as dance and football. In addition, parents who so wish can attend our Wednesday Home Education Group. The latter includes shared lunch after our daily 12:10pm Holy Mass, classes taught by a priest and by parents, junior Choir, recreations and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Some mums also enjoy our Monday morning Toddlers’ Group.
Educating the Saints of Tomorrow
Justin Bozzino, trustee of Regina Caeli Academy UK, presents the Regina Caeli Academies
Solution for Catholic education?
Regina Caeli UK is a centre for home educators enjoying pastoral support from the Fraternity of St. Peter. We meet on Mondays and Thursdays to offer a Classical curriculum to children, delivered by professional teachers in a classroom setting. On the other days of the week, parents receive lesson plans, supply lists and help from the tutors so all the children complete the same curriculum. In that way, we offer a hybrid solution to parents who are attracted to the flexibility of homeschooling but appreciate the community, support and accountability that comes from the academy days.
Regina Caeli UK is an affiliate of Regina Caeli in the USA, which has grown rapidly since its launch in the United States in 2003, and is now operating in 23 locations across the country, with thousands of children educated. The management of Regina Caeli have been extremely generous with their time and resources, and we are able to draw on a great deal of experience, which continues to prove invaluable. In particular, their curriculum, which is designed for the hybrid model, is excellent, and covers not just arts but the sciences too. Thanks to local expertise, we have been able to make the relevant parts more UK focused (think Thomas More rather than Thomas Jefferson).
RCA in the U.K.
A group of parents opened a centre in Bedfordshire in September 2019 and, thanks to the efforts of local laypeople and the FSSP, we opened another in Warrington in September 2021. By the grace of God, both centres are growing and thriving, attracting interest from potential families and tutors alike. In addition many families have moved to both Warrington and Bedfordshire because of the communities building up there, often basing themselves around the FSSP chaplaincies. That provides an ideal “ecosystem” for children, and also their parents, to grow and develop in the Faith.
Catholic chaplaincy
The FSSP provide chaplaincy to both the Bedford and Warrington centres. In Bedford, that means parent formation days, and monthly centre Mass, with altar server training and confessions for children and parents. In Warrington, being located at St. Mary’s shrine, the opportunity for daily prayer is open to RCA pupils, staff and prayer as well as daily Mass once the children are old enough. More generally, the Catholic ethos of the curriculum and all staff mean that children are given an ideal environment in which to flourish.
Qualifications
The Regina Caeli curriculum, along with every other Classical curriculum, follows the American system of examination. So, at the age of 18, pupils will gain a High School diploma and take the SAT tests – both a SAT Reasoning test and, if they wish, one or more Advanced Placement (AP) subject exams. Both SATs and APs are accepted by all major U.K. universities, but there is nothing stopping pupils from also taking UK qualifications should they so wish.
What parents say
Parents say that we give them a community of like-minded educators, providing practical and moral support to equip our children for the world of tomorrow using “the best that has been thought and said.” The children, moreover, appreciate the chance to have “class mates” with whom they can act in plays, play sports, and perform recitals of poetry and music.
What next
We continue to welcome applications to our Bedford and Warrington centres from those who would like to join as parents or as tutors; the deadline for those is 1st May 2022. Should you wish to know more, please get in touch or sign up via the website, www.rcahybrid.org.uk, or follow us on Facebook, where you can see some wonderful videos by the talented Peter Jones of “One of Nine.”
Meanwhile, please do keep the families, staff and trustees in your prayers as we attempt to give these children the very best education possible.
House-finding Novenato St Joseph: 24 Feb-4 March
A seventh family within the past 12 months is now moving to Warrington, from Berkshire this time. But finding a place to rent or buy is proving difficult. Let us pray together the Litany of St Joseph daily (after public Shrine Mass) for the Protector of Families to secure good homes for our newly arrived families and for more who wish to move here.
500 weekly visits to St Mary’s Shrine Church: half on weekdays and half on Sundays. Thank you, Cleaning Team!
Dowry Mag Winter Issue now in print and online: fssp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-07-Dowry-52-OnLine.pdf. Read about how heroic Poles during WWII can inspire us today. The battle for Catholic education. Elizabeth Prout. God through modern telescopes. Lenten meditation.In this issue:
Westerners in 2022 can learn from the heroic fidelity demonstrated by Catholic Poland during WWII and later. Hoping against hope, a generation of young Catholic men and women stood up for their faith and country both at home and abroad. We British and Irish Catholics must love deeper Christ, Our Lady, Holy Church and the saints; and gather together in order to save our souls in the present and forthcoming trials. At the heart of the current battle is the education of our little ones as God’s children.
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Editorial: It Is Happening – St Mary’s Academy
Fr de Malleray explains why education is central to his Fraternity’s mission, now implemented through the hybrid Regina Caeli Academies in Bedford and Warrington. Four years after it was indicated as the aim of the successful Priory Campaign, the “Village Option” has become a necessity for families to survive and pass on the faith to their children.
Educating the Saints of Tomorrow
Justin Bozzino presents the hybrid model of the Regina Caeli academies, successfully adapted from America for UK families. He invites families to register for the Warrington Open Day on Saturday 5th March (11am-2pm): www.rcahybrid.org.uk/info.
Heroic Poles in the Battle of Britain
Richard Kornicki reminds us of the crucial role of Polish pilots in the Battle of Britain. Air Officer Commanding RAF Fighter Command Hugh Dowding said: “Had it not been for the magnificent material contributed by the Polish Squadrons and their unsurpassed gallantry, I hesitate to say the outcome of Battle would have been the same”.
Young Women reflect on the Warsaw Uprising
Dowry asks two Polish young women settled in England how they relate to the heroism of a late fellow-Pole Cecylia Wolkowinska portrayed in her autobiography When the Summer Ended (written in collaboration with Joanna Bogle), from her youth in free Poland after WWI until the Nazi invasion of her country and the heroic uprising against the occupier in 1944. What inspiration, what lessons can young people in 2022 Britain learn from their heroic forebears fighting for freedom?
A Polish Army liberates Monte Cassino
Mark Kudlowski pays tribute to the determination of the Polish units who first reached the world-famous Abbey of Monte-Cassino eventually freed from Nazi occupation. Since Europe was civilised largely by the Benedictines stemming from Monte-Cassino, this victory over the anti-Christian forces of Adolf Hitler can inspire us in our third-millennium struggle for the Christian civilisation.
Elizabeth Prout, Mother Teresa of Manchester
Rosalind Starkie reviews Edna Hamer’s book on the Venerable Elizabeth Prout (1820–1864), Foundress of the female branch of the Passionist Order in Victorian England. A convert, Elizabeth Prout brought solace, education and hope to many women, girls and families suffering under inhuman conditions in the slums of Manchester during the Industrial Revolution.
A Bigger God
James Gillick shows that modern telescopes have given men a better idea of the magnitude of the cosmos. This humbles the wise, but terrifies the proud. They react with violence and manic ambition at the expense of true culture and spirituality. Christian artists and thinkers must depict anew the splendour of the Saviour for the benefit of mankind.
Meditations on the Stabat Mater
Religious superiors and theologians express their interest for the medieval liturgical sequence displaying the sufferings of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross on Good Friday. A commentary on the Stabat Mater just released by CTS can be a good companion for the forthcoming Lent.
Dowry is the quarterly magazine of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in the UK & Ireland. Since its inception in 2008, the magazine has published dozens of articles on topics as diverse as theology, family life, education, the sacraments, Church Magisterium, art, politics, literature, cinema, spirituality, liturgy and more.
We welcome submissions of articles, poetry, pictures and drawings if deemed compatible with our traditional Catholic scope. Any submission must be by email to malleray@fssp.org with (small) attachments in digital format. We cannot guarantee to answer, let alone publish, each and all submission. Thank you for your interest. Contact us to be sent bulk quantities of Dowry for dispatching among your friends and acquaintances, especially if you are part of a parish, or a community or some other institution.
Pro-Life: Thank you for White Flower Appeal for the protection of unborn children on Sunday 16th January last, which raised £243.48. An official thank you statement from SPUC is posted at the back of the church.
Several of our young adults are attending the SPUC Youth Conference this weekend in Stone, with Fr de Malleray and Deacon Evans.
Sat 26 Feb: Intention for the 10am-12noon Eucharistic adoration: the end of abortion. Pro-lifers will meet in the parish room after Holy Mass, in connection with the beginning of the Forty Days for Life Campaign. Contact Gabrielle to take part this Lent: 07895128073 / Liverpool40daysforlife@gmail.com.
First Communion Class begins this week: attendance subject to prior booking with Deacon Evans.
Adult Catechesis most Saturdays: email Deacon Evans.
Congratulations to Fr Gerard Quirke who is starting this month as a Postulant to join the FSSP. Clergy and congregation welcome him as part of the St Mary’s Shrine, where he has been assigned for the foreseeable future. Following formation at Maynooth Seminary in Ireland, Fr Quirke was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Tuam in 2018. After some time of discernment, he sought permission from his Archbishop to try his vocation with the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter. FSSP Superior General Fr Andrzej Komorowski assigned him in Warrington, and local Ordinary Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Liverpool granted him pastoral faculties.
Quiet time before Mass from 11:50am: as requested by some, now 15mins silence before daily Mass, in between Holy Rosary and Angelus (now at 12:05pm).
Roof leaking: Strong winds delayed scaffolding and repair. Thank you for the money raised and donated.
Thank you for helping us through the Offertory collection and standing orders. While the overall income is still far from covering the actual expenses of the Shrine, it is comforting to see how generously you respond. God bless you all.
Support St Mary’s Shrine: send your donation via our Donate page: https://fssp.co.uk/donate/. Ask us for a Gift Aid form to increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid envelopes can be obtained from our Secretariat. Standing orders are easier and quicker for us to process than cash: Lloyds Bank ;
Sort Code: 30-80-27 ; Account number: 30993368 ;
Account name: FSSP Warrington
Just arrived: Stabat Mater booklets. Bring £3.50 in cash to bookshop in Unit 3 and receive your copy after 11am Sunday Mass. (Also: new Baronius hand missals at £35.00)
English Conversation Classeshave started for anyone, especially our new parishioners from Hong Kong, Poland or elsewhere. In a relaxed setting for an hour over a cup of tea, coffee and snack. Individuals, couples and families, all welcome. Most Tuesdays after the 12:10pm Mass in Priory Court Unit 1. Contact Alison a.f.kudlowski@btinternet.com.
Latin Classes for beginners have started at St Mary’s weekly, by qualified teacher. Ideal to understand better the Holy Liturgy and everyday prayers such the Our Father and Hail Mary. Contact Samuel: s.a.e.barry@hotmail.com.
Now 548 subscribers to St Mary’s YouTube channel: Homilies for Sundays and major feasts are uploaded regularly. Visit youtube.com/channel/UC_NVY7jpDIhANiwjng1gN0w. Thank you to our LiveMass/YouTube operators.
Penance Reminder: Catholics 14+ must abstain from meat every Friday; Catholics 18-59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fast currently means: one full meal a day plus up to two snacks which altogether do not amount to another full meal.
Every Catholic must receive Holy Communion at least once a year, preferably at Easter; following Sacramental absolution.
Confessions times: kindly come as advertised, not later.
While as you know we clergy do our very best to answer your needs for this sacrament generously even outside of the advertised times, we also are sometimes left without penitents for a while during those times. You will help the smooth running of the many Shrine activities if you do your utmost to come during advertised times. Daily-Mass-goers are kindly requested to come to Confession on weekdays rather than on Sundays, leaving more time for penitents who can only travel here on Sundays. Thank you.
Prayer list: Rachel Eriksson, James H., Tim Wright, Michael Leacy, Wendy Moss, Bill Conder, Greta Doyle, Dorothea Wallace, Deryck Sankey, Michael Meadows, M. Hawley, Theresa Reynard, Hilda Creagan.
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS: Other Mass intentions are applied at Private Masses. Kindly ask Fr Stewart for details.
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Quinquagesina Sunday (St Joseph Novena for Houses)
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9:00am
Wladyslaw Zielinksi
5pm Vespers and Benediction of the
11:00am
All St. Mary’s Faithful
Blessed Sacrament
6:00pm
Paul, Helaina and Family
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Feria (St Joseph Novena for Houses)
IV
12:10pm
Zygmunt Szczesiak
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Feria (St Joseph Novena for Houses)
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12:10pm
Conversion of family
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Ash Wednesday: Blessing of ashes before midday Mass;
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All St. Mary’s Penitents
imposition of ashes before either Masses (all welcome) +Nov
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Men of the parish
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Feria, Commemoration of St Aelred (St J. Novena for Houses)
