Signs of revival for religious life in Britain:

Listen to this 15-minute homily, given at St Mary’s Warrington on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2019.

Reviving Religious Life in Britain from LiveMass on Vimeo.

by Fr AM

Sunday Bulletin 15 September 2019

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Change of clergy:

Fr Loewenstein will be away from Monday 16^th September until after Easter for health reasons, staying at an FSSP house in France. We thank him for his generous dedication at St Mary’s over the past two years and we assure him of our prayers for his recovery.

We welcome Fr Henry Whisenant as priest-in-residence from this weekend until the end of the civil year. Fr Whisenant is a priest from the diocese of East Anglia. After spending time at a traditional Benedictine community in Tasmania, he was allowed by his bishop to stay with us for a few months and help with pastoral ministry. He is now familiar with St Mary’s, having spent time with us over the summer.

Lastly, Deacon Roger Gilbride, FSSP will join our clergy community from the end of next month until Easter included. Deacon Gilbride is a New Zealander from English and Irish descent. He is in his last year of formation at our seminary until priestly ordination next year.

There are no changes regarding Frs de Malleray and Verrier.

Priory Campaign finalising:

This week we hope to sign the purchase of Priory Court No 2 & 3 for £480k, plus a one-year free lease of No1 with the hope of raising the missing £140k to buy it. Please pray for quick completion.

Please pray for three young men from the UK and Ireland who begin formation to the Sacred Priesthood this week at our international seminary in America (more on this soon).

Annual Home Education Conference: Sat. 28th Sept., Birmingham Oratory, Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8UE. Focus: Spiritual aspects of Catholic Home Education. Starts 9am with traditional Latin Mass – ends 4pm. Contact: lizsudlow1@gmail.com. Donations only.

Therese & Patrick McChrystal: Parents as Spiritual Leaders
Margaret Armour: Raising Children Strong in the Faith
Lucy Shaw: Managing House and Homeschool

(Nursing infants are very welcome. Unfortunately, we are unable to run parallel child care/activities and any children present must be supervised by their parents, including during talks.)
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Juventutem Young Adults & Pros hike Saturday 21^st September in the Peak District. Meet at 11am at Nelson Pit Car Park (SK12 1TH) or at St Mary’s after 9am trekkers’ Mass. Bring packed lunch and appropriate footwear.

Catholic Medical Association Youth Conference:

‘Care of the Dying Patient’

For 18-40 year-old Catholics in healthcare; 1:30pm – 6pm Sat. 5^th October at St Aloysius’ Catholic Church, Euston. £5 students, £10 waged to be paid on the door

Register at: https://codp.eventbrite.co.uk

Our weekly school starts again on Wednesday 18^th September. 1pm-3:30pm. Please note that we now meet on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Contact: Alison Kahn 01925 727759.

Fr de Malleray attended the Voice of the Family Conference at the Oratory in formation in Cardiff last weekend with members of our congregation.

Men’s Group Wednesday 7pm-9:30pm: Talk at 8pm by Fr de Malleray: How Catholic contemplation differs from Centering Prayer and Zen meditation.

Forthcoming plans: Men’s Pilgrimage in October to National Shrine of St Joseph in Farnborough Abbey; Men’s Weekend of Recollection in Stonyhurst.

Weddings: Congratulations to Julie Haynes married to Nick Barrick yesterday at the FSSP parish in Lincoln, NE, by local pastor Rev. Matthew McCarthy FSSP, from Wigan;

and to Matthew Stankiewicz and Gemma Drury who will be married by Fr Verrier at St Mary’s next 28^th September at 3:00pm (Low Mass).

Matthew and Gemma regret that they cannot invite the whole congregation to the evening reception; however, they would be delighted to see as many of you as possible at the wedding itself (N.B. 3:00pm, not 12:10pm).

If you plan to attend the wedding, please leave the car park free for wedding vehicles. Thank you.

(N.B. The 12:10pm Mass takes place as usual.)

Both couples were betrothed at St Mary’s. We assure them of our prayers.

Three new videos by Fr de Malleray on Vocation, Marriage and Conversion: https://fssp.co.uk/3-new-videos-on-vocation-marriage-conversion/.

1. Vocation in general;
2. Marriage, the 007th sacrament;
3. Love the world, i.e. convert it to Christ!

33:56 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference…

50:20 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference…

31:22 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference…

40 Days for Life Manchester: prayer, fasting and public outreach for an end to abortion 25^th Sept – 3^rd Nov.

Web www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/manchester-2/ 

Tel 07810 791032.

Mass Intentions:

by Fr AM

3 new videos on Vocation, Marriage, Conversion.

1. Vocation in general;
2. Marriage, the 007th sacrament;
3. Love the world, i.e. convert it to Christ!

33:56 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference… 463 views · 30 August

50:20 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference… 542 views · 30 August

31:22 Becoming Saints in an Anti-Christian World – Conference… 424 views · 30 August

by Fr AM

St Mary’s Bulletin 1st September

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Priory Campaign finalising:

Four weeks ago the Vendor confirmed that a) the Tax Agency had granted VAT lift on the property, a condition for us to buy Priory Court No 2 & 3 for £480k; and that b) we may open a gate in our garden wall for off-street access from Priory Court to our church and presbytery.

Two weeks ago a) the last £50k pledged donation reached our account as the last instalment of five; and b) a benefactor pledged £100k to help us purchase Priory Court No1 (we need £240k within a year from signing). Please pray now for any hurdle to be smoothed and for imminent signing of purchase.

Juventutem Young Adults & Pros hike yesterday (sat 31^st Aug).

Fr de Malleray will attend the Voice of the Family Conference at the Oratory in formation in Cardiff next weekend.

Our weekly Thursday school is due to start again on 12^th September.

Great booklet available after Mass: Gender Theory: Diversity or 21^st Century Totalitarism?

Our weekly MEN’S GROUP (18+) continues to attract 15 men on average even during summer months! Bring your friends along next Wednesday, 7pm!

Forthcoming plans: Men’s Pilgrimage in October to National Shrine of St Joseph in Farnborough Abbey; Men’s Weekend of Recollection in Stonyhurst.

Forthcoming Weddings: Congratulations to Julie Haynes who will be married to Nick Barrick next 14^th September at the FSSP parish in Lincoln, NE; and to Matthew Stankiewicz and Gemma Drury who will be married by Fr Verrier at St Mary’s next 28^th September. Both couples were betrothed at St Mary’s. We assure them of our prayers.

2CV trek in Wales with Fr Verrier and several young men two weeks ago. If successful, it may grow next year.

Summer Camps this past fortnight: thank you for your prayers for the success of these Catholic holidays involving 70 children, clergy and lay staff. See pictures on our albums here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums.

Mass Intentions:

by Fr AM

Sunday Bulletin 18th August 2019

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Juventutem Young Adults & Pros hike Sat 31^st August, with Fr Verrier, FSSP. Peak District up to “Teggs Nose. The hike is around 7 miles, we meet at Trentabank Reservoir Car Park (SK11 0NS) at 11am. Adequate footwear and packed lunch needed, possibly waterproofs too. Optional 9:00am Hikers’ Mass at St Mary’s. See details on www.facebook.com/juventutem.warrington/

Evangelium Conference in Oxfordshire 16-18 Aug with Fr de Malleray and young pros from St Mary’s and all over the UK.

Life Matters at St Mary’s: On July 18^th last, MPs at Westminster voted to impose abortion upon Northern Ireland. St. Mary’s Pro life group have composed a letter to the new PM, Boris Johnson,on your behalf to voice our opposition to this vicious attack against democracy and life. The letter will be ready this Sunday before 11.00am Mass for you to sign and print your address. Please pick a letter up from the assigned person as you go into Mass and return it to him/her after Mass.

Great booklet available after Mass: Gender Theory: Diversity or 21^st Century Totalitarism?

12 FSSP priests & seminarians these past weekends at St Mary’s Priory. Many thanks to all those who helped with food and further logistics.

Our weekly MEN’S GROUP (18+) continues to attract 15 men on average even during summer months! Bring your friends along next Wednesday, 7pm!

Forthcoming plans: Men’s Pilgrimage in October to National Shrine of St Joseph in Farnborough Abbey; Men’s Weekend of Recollection in Stonyhurst.

Forthcoming Weddings: Congratulations to Julie Haynes who will be married to Nick Barrick next 14^th September at the FSSP parish in Lincoln, NE; and to Matthew Stankiewicz and Gemma Drury who will be married by Fr Verrier at St Mary’s next 28^th September. Both couples were betrothed at St Mary’s. We assure them of our prayers.

2CV trek in Wales with Fr Verrier and several young men this week. If successful, it may grow next year.

Summer Camps this past fortnight: thank you for your prayers for the success of these Catholic holidays involving 70 children, clergy and lay staff. See pictures on our albums here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums.

Over 50 from our congregation took part in the Pilgrimage to Ladyewell last 10^th Aug (cf picture).

Thank you to Elaine M. and Fr Andrew Jolly for their generous involvement.

Mass Intentions: 

by Fr AM

Assumption Holy Masses: 6:30am, 12:10pm, 7:00pm

Special Assumption celebrations at St Mary’s Shrine Church, WA1 2NS Warrington:
All-night vigil for all starting on Wednesday 14th August at 9:30pm (after Men’s Group’s 9:15pm final Compline).

Prayer vigil ends on Thursday morning 15th August at 6:30am.

Alternating Stations of the Cross, Holy Rosary and silent adoration.
Tea/coffee breaks at will in Cloister.
Put your name down on Vigil Sheet in Narthex to ensure the Lord is never left without adorers.
Church car park and street gates open all night.

Holy Masses of the Assumption: 6:30am, 12:10pm and 7:00pm.

Please note that every able Catholic must attend Holy Mass on the Assumption under penalty of grave sin: ask your priest in advance if unsure whether your impediment excuses you.

by Fr AM

St Petronilla Summer Camp for Girls 2019 now underway!!!

Photos available here

by Fr SP

Follow the FSSP Summer Camp via Flickr!

Follow the FSSP Summer Camp via Flickr!
This album will be updated as the week goes on. Click on the following link:
https://www.flickr.com/…/138056205…/albums/72157710116559637

by Fr PD

Special Assumption celebrations 14-15 August

All-night vigil for all

starting on Wednesday 14^th August at 9:00pm (after Men’s Group), ending at 6:30am; 

alternating Stations of the Cross, Holy Rosary and silent adoration.

Tea/coffee breaks at will in Cloister.

Put your name down on Vigil Sheet in Narthex to ensure the Lord is never left without adorers. Of course any one can choose to pray for an hour only: it does not have to be either the entire night, or nothing.

Church car park and street gates open all night.

At 6:30am, Low Mass of the Assumption. 12:10pm Low Mass and 7:00pm Sung Mass.

Please note that every able Catholic must attend Holy Mass on the Assumption under penalty of grave sin: ask your priest in advance if unsure.

by Fr AM

St Mary’s Sunday Bulletin 4th Aug 2019

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Life Matters at St Mary’s: On July 18^th last, MPs at Westminster voted to impose abortion upon Northern Ireland. St. Mary’s Pro life group have composed a letter to the new PM, Boris Johnson,on your behalf to voice our opposition to this vicious attack against democracy and life. The letter will be ready this Sunday before 11.00am Mass for you to sign and print your address. Please pick a letter up from the assigned person as you go into Mass and return it to him/her after Mass.

12 FSSP priests & seminarians this weekend at St Mary’s Priory. Many thanks to all those who helped with food and further logistics. We welcome among many others Fr Seth Phipps, ordained at St Mary’s last year; Deacon Gilbride who was with us for Christmas 2017; Miklos, one of our UK-born vocations, Nick, Brian and more. Please pray for them and more.

Prayer for Vocations: Congratulations to Paul, Debra, Damian, Julie and Paul, from Plymouth, Manchester and Merseyside, who will be enrolled in our international prayer network, the Confraternity of St Peter, next 6^th August on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Like them, make your prayer for vocations more efficient through https://www.fssp.org/en/confraternite.htm, and have 460 FSSP clerics + 6,500 Confraternity members include you in their daily prayers.

Our weekly MEN’S GROUP (18+) clearly meets an aspiration from men. We like getting together as men, whether married or single, with no concern about being seen as Catholics. Some travel over an hour. The age range is telling: 20 to 80! In addition to Holy Mass, doctrine and Compline, male camaraderie plays an important role as we chat with a drink. The group is under the protection of St Joseph, a wonderful model for all men. Bring your friends along next Wednesday, 7pm!

Pilgrimage to Ladyewell Sat 10^th Aug 10am-4pm: please register interest now with Elaine to assess coach size: 01925 382 458, with traditional Latin Mass at Ladyewell. Coach departs from St Mary’s at 10am. All welcome to the Lancashire Marian Shrine!

Special Assumption celebrations: All-night vigil for all starting on Wednesday 14^th August at 9:00pm (after Men’s Group), ending at 6:30am; 

alternating Stations of the Cross, Holy Rosary and silent adoration.

Tea/coffee breaks at will in Cloister.

Put your name down on Vigil Sheet in Narthex to ensure the Lord is never left without adorers.

Church car park and street gates open all night.

At 6:30am, Low Mass of the Assumption. 12:10pm Low Mass and 7:00pm Sung Mass.

Please note that every able Catholic must attend Holy Mass on the Assumption under penalty of grave sin: ask your priest in advance if unsure.

Congratulations to Edward, a young man from our congregation who started a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on the feast of St James. Please pray for him.

Summer Camps this fortnight: please pray for the success of our Catholic holidays involving 70 children, clergy and lay staff. Like last year, it takes place at Savio House near Macclesfield in the Peak District. See pictures on our albums here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/138056205@N08/albums.

Juventutem Young Adults & Professionals: Sat 31^st August: trek with Fr Verrier, FSSP.

Thank you for your prayers for the Juventutem Weekend at Douai Abbey, which was attended by 25 young adults, led by Frs de Malleray and O’Donohue. See pictures here https://www.facebook.com/londonjuventutem/posts/2274927409278633

 Letting ads by parishioners:

• Lodger wanted ca. £350 a month, including bills, 10 miles from St Marys.
• Very large Four-bed end terraced house, Partington, M31 4FU, newly refurbished; four bed house. Immaculate condition. £ 675 p.c.m. 8 ½ miles from St Mary’s. Contact: 07916578902 or marycjones42@yahoo.co.uk.

Holy Mass Intentions:

by Fr AM