2 Masses on St Joseph’s Feast

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• Full HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: click HERE to open pdf.

18 March 2018                         WEEKLY BULLETIN of ST MARY’S SHRINE

www.stmaryswarrington.org.uk • 01925 635664

St Mary’s Shrine, Buttermarket Street, Warrington WA1 2NS

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment of the RC Archdiocese of Liverpool

Rector: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Assistant: Fr Konrad Loewenstein, FSSP: padrek@libero.it

Assistant: Fr Ian Verrier, FSSP: iverrier@fssp.org

WELCOME TO ST MARY’S SHRINE!

7/7 Holy Masses: Sunday 11am & 6pm; Mon-Sat 12:10pm daily.

Confessions 30mins before every Mass every day – including from 5:30pm before 6pm Sunday Mass

and on Saturdays 10am-11:45am during Eucharistic Adoration.

Daily Rosary 11:30am Mon-Fri, 11am Sat. Followed by the Angelus.

SUPPORT—Bank details: Account name: FSSP Warrington. Account number: 30993368. Sort Code 30-80-27

Lloyds Bank, Palmerston Road Branch. Ask us for Gift Aid forms and envelopes: warrington@fssp.org

Registered Charity number 1129964

Safeguarding: Children, teenagers and vulnerable adults must be accompanied or supervised at all times within the Shrine. If you have concerns, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department on 0151 522 1043 or e-mail safeguarding@rcaol.co.uk. Thank you for your awareness.

 Pro-life: Every last Saturday, 10:15am. Coordinator: Peter Boyle: p.boyle400@btinternet.com

This Week’s Mass Intentions:

 Ask St Joseph for a pastoral Centre!

The Litany of Saint Joseph for public or private use.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us .
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious son of David, etc.
Light of the patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste guardian of the Virgin,
Foster-father of the Son of God,
Watchful defender of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most chaste,
Joseph most prudent,
Joseph most valiant,
Joseph most obedient,
Joseph most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of workmen ,
Glory of domestic life,
Guardian of virgins,
Pillar of families,
Solace of the afflicted,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons,
Protector of Holy Church,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

1. He made him the lord of His household,
   R. And prince over all His possessions.

Let Us Pray.

O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence didst choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most Holy Mother, grant that as we venerate him as our protector on earth, we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in Heaven, Thou Who livest and reignest forever and ever. R. Amen.  

Young Adults Group yesterday. Our Young professionals attended a talk by Fr Loewenstein on “What is truth?”

 5 New Deacons: Please pray for the 5 FSSP Deacons ordained yesterday, Saturday 17th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Denton USA: John Killackey, Ralph Oballo, Luc Poirier, Daniel Powers, Jesus Valenzuela.

 Copies of the Diocesan Directory for sale: ask at the Presbytery.

 Last weekend, several of our young adults attended with Fr de Malleray the SPUC Youth Conference in Stone. The talks were very interesting and the atmosphere joyful. Encouragingly, 50 persons attended the 8am Mass on Saturday, and 70 the 8am Sunday Mass. OF Masses were also taking place at the same time.

 March For Life: join us to London on Sat. 5^th May for the great pro-life walk! Now is the time to walk for life. Day Return train tickets available: book with Peter Boyle our pro-life officer: p.boyle400@btinternet.com. With Frs de Malleray and Verrier.

 The box sets of GIFT AID envelopes for the new tax year will be available for collection shortly. Anyone who is a tax payer and a regular user of the occasional Gift Aid envelopes (those left on the benches) and would prefer their own set of dated, Sunday Gift Aid envelopes, should contact Jane Wright in the Shrine Office warrington@fssp.org

 Caution – Workmen! Work is expected to begin shortly within the church to bring the building up to Fire Safety standards and ultimately make it safer for us. This will involve tower scaffolding inside the church and areas may need to be cordoned off during the day. Work has been planned to keep disruption to a minimum. Please respect any safety notices and instructions that may be given. Thank you.

 Lenten Talks, given by Fr Loewenstein, Wednesdays 7pm preceded by Mass at 6.15pm.

Stations of the Cross at 1pm every Friday during Lent lead by one of the priests.

Dowry 37 now online! Visit fssp.co.uk to read our quarterly magazine, including articles on: Overlooked Migrants; Should Priests Marry To Be Merry?; The Veil of Saint Veronica; Young Adults Fall for Old Rite; Filming God? – and many more.

Mary’s Meals Backpack Collection

Mary’s Meals provides meals for children in schools, who would otherwise go hungry and without education. During Lent, if you would like to pack a school backpack with items to help this cause, the packs will be collected on 18th March from the back (narthex) of the church. Further information is available in the narthex.

Items needed: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, pencil case, crayons, ruler, towel, children’s clothes, sandals/flip-flops, toothbrush and paste, small ball, spoon.

Dementia Prayer Week, 12^th – 19^th March 2018: www.pastoralcareproject.org.uk.

Sacraments: preparation in taking place. Contact the priests if you need to be added on.

 Chartres Pilgrimage at Pentecost: 19-21 May. Join our pilgrimage from Warrington, with Fr de Malleray. Contact Conor now: conorjj79@gmail.com.

Rosary on the Coast: 29 April 2018, 3pm.

Interest has been expressed at St Mary’s for taking part in this national Initiative of prayer for our country. Website: rosaryonthecoast.co.uk

House to let: two bedroomed/ two reception roomed terraced house, in Longford Street, Warrington (0.9 mile from St Mary’s) near St Benedict’s – owned by P.B., a member of St Mary’s Shrine’s congregation. Contact us for more information.

New Website: www.fssp.co.uk

The FSSP in the UK & Ireland has a new website.

It is a more unified and accessible design, reflecting the growth of our Fraternity in these Isles.

Watch Holy Mass at St Mary’s daily on www.livemass.org. The Mass of the day can be watched for 24hrs and that of the Sunday for the entire week.

☞ Did you know?

St Mary’s Shrine costs £1,444 a week to run and maintain. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

by Fr AM

Great Servers’ Weekend

FSSP Servers’ Training a Great Success

See article in The Universe below.

By Józef Łopuszyński

A very successful Altar Servers Training Weekend was held at St Mary’s Shrine Church, Warrington from March 2^nd to March 4th.

The course was attended by people from across the country wishing to learn to serve the Traditional Roman Mass, especially the Low Mass.

The weekend was packed with information as students worked hard practising how to assist the Priest at the Altar during Holy Mass and Benediction.

An added bonus was the meals which were beautifully cooked by Choir Member Kirsty.

One of the younger trainee severs said, “I thought the training I received from the F.S.S.P. at Warrington was first class.  Superior Father de Malleray was very clear on what he wanted the trainee altar servers to do, i.e. what to carry, directions to walk around the altar, etc.. It was very enjoyable and I consistently prayed to St Stephen to make a success of the training.”

“Sancte Stephane, ora pro nobis!”

Men and youg men interested are invited to contact Fr Loewenstein, FSSP (email: padrek@libero.it) to book for a lesson. 

by Fr AM

CEO Advert for Liverpool Archdiocese

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The Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool is now seeking to recruit an
exceptional candidate as our first Chief Operating Officer. Working
closely with the Archbishop, Moderator of the Curia, the Trustees and
leads of each department in the Archdiocesan Offices, our Chief
Operating Officer will lead the work of all lay personnel who work at
the Archdiocesan Offices to ensure they provide the most effective and
responsive support to the parishes within the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
You will be a collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who has a passion for the
church and a proven track record of leading change in a large organisation(s). With
significant commercial experience you will have the ability to make decisions to
balance financial pressures with the diverse interests of the Archdiocese and the
wider public.
We are seeking a strategic thinker who is able to work with others to develop a
strategy and create and sustain structures to successfully implement it. Exceptional
communication skills are essential along with the ability to influence a variety of
different types of people.
This appointment represents an exciting opportunity for someone with vision,
commitment and skill to develop the Archdiocesan Offices so they are best able to
support parishes in the Archdiocese of Liverpool respond to the challenges and
opportunities of the future.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool is one of the largest Archdioceses in the UK. It
extends from the Mersey to the Ribble and encompasses the Isle of Man and parts of
Lancashire, north Cheshire and Greater Manchester. It serves a Catholic population
of over 550,000.
For further details, please email recruitment@kinharvie.org.uk to receive an
information pack which gives further information about the post and details how
to apply for the position.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 3rd April 2018.

by Fr AM

Ask St Joseph for Shrine Hall

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11 March 2018                       WEEKLY BULLETIN of ST MARY’S SHRINE

www.stmaryswarrington.org.uk • 01925 635664

St Mary’s Shrine, Buttermarket Street, Warrington WA1 2NS

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment of the RC Archdiocese of Liverpool

Rector: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Assistant: Fr Konrad Loewenstein, FSSP: padrek@libero.it

Assistant: Fr Ian Verrier, FSSP: iverrier@fssp.org

WELCOME TO ST MARY’S SHRINE!

7/7 Holy Masses: Sunday 11am & 6pm; Mon-Sat 12:10pm daily.

Confessions 30mins before every Mass every day – including from 5:30pm before 6pm Sunday Mass

and on Saturdays 10am-11:45am during Eucharistic Adoration.

Daily Rosary 11:30am Mon-Fri, 11am Sat. Followed by the Angelus.

SUPPORT—Bank details: Account name: FSSP Warrington. Account number: 30993368. Sort Code 30-80-27

Lloyds Bank, Palmerston Road Branch. Ask us for Gift Aid forms and envelopes: warrington@fssp.org

Registered Charity number 1129964

Safeguarding: Children, teenagers and vulnerable adults must be accompanied or supervised at all times within the Shrine. If you have concerns, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department on 0151 522 1043 or e-mail safeguarding@rcaol.co.uk. Thank you for your awareness.

 Pro-life: Every last Saturday, 10:15am. Coordinator: Peter Boyle: p.boyle400@btinternet.com

This Week’s Mass Intentions:

Ask St Joseph! Ahead of his feast, let us all pray a novena to St Joseph. We will pray the Litanies of St Joseph after Mass daily. We start today, Sunday 11, and will end on Monday 19 included.

Communal intention: funding for a Shrine pastoral Centre. As our activities grow in number and diversity, the need for dedicated spaces also increases. Let us pray for benefactors and for a smooth administrative process to acquire or build St Mary’s pastoral centre.

Please join in the novena even from home or work if you cannot attend Mass here daily.

The Litany of Saint Joseph

For public or private use.

Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. 
Holy Mary, pray for us . 
Saint Joseph, pray for us. 
Illustrious son of David, etc. 
Light of the patriarchs, 
Spouse of the Mother of God, 
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, 
Foster-father of the Son of God, 
Watchful defender of Christ, 
Head of the Holy Family, 
Joseph most just, 
Joseph most chaste, 
Joseph most prudent, 
Joseph most valiant, 
Joseph most obedient, 
Joseph most faithful, 
Mirror of patience, 
Lover of poverty, 
Model of workmen , 
Glory of domestic life, 
Guardian of virgins, 
Pillar of families, 
Solace of the afflicted, 
Hope of the sick, 
Patron of the dying, 
Terror of demons, 
Protector of Holy Church,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

1. He made him the lord of His household, 
   R. And prince over all His possessions.

Let Us Pray.

O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence didst choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most Holy Mother, grant that as we venerate him as our protector on earth, we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in Heaven, Thou Who livest and reignest forever and ever. R. Amen. 

Young Adults Group Sat. 17 March, 1-4pm: Talk by Fr Loewenstein on “What is truth?”

Young Adults & Professionals 18-35 Group
All welcome: bring your friends along

Saturday 17 March 2018
Usual Schedule:
1pm-3pm/4pm: pizza lunch followed by talk and discussion on:

“What is truth?” 

Such was the question asked by Pontius Pilate to the Lord Jesus, after He had affirmed: “To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.” (John 18:38) 

Is there such a thing as truth? How does it differ from opinion, and from error? Can one be sincerely mistaken? If truth exists, how can one find it? How to share it while respecting the freedom of others? 
Come and reflect on this important topic, led by Fr Loewenstein, FSSP.
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Do arrive earlier if you can for: 
10am-12noon Eucharistic Adoration with Confessions
12:10pm Low Mass

5 New Deacons: Please pray for the 5 FSSP Subdeacons to be ordained to the Diaconate Saturday 17th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Denton USA.

2020 Archdiocesan Synod: On 14 March, Frs de Malleray and Verrier will attend the clergy gathering in preparation.

Copies of the Diocesan Directory for sale: ask at the Presbytery. 

The box sets of GIFT AID envelopes for the new tax year will be available for collection shortly. Anyone who is a tax payer and a regular user of the occasional Gift Aid envelopes (those left on the benches) and would prefer their own set of dated, Sunday Gift Aid envelopes, should contact Jane Wright in the Shrine Office warrington@fssp.org

Caution – Workmen! Over the coming week work will begin within the church to bring the building up to Fire Safety standards and ultimately make it safer for us. This will involve tower scaffolding inside the church and areas may need to be cordoned off during the day. Work has been planned to keep disruption to a minimum. Please respect any safety notices and instructions that may be given. Thank you.

Lenten Talks, given by Fr Loewenstein, Wednesdays 7pm preceded by Mass at 6.15pm.

Stations of the Cross at 1pm every Friday during Lent lead by one of the priests.

Dowry 37 now online! Visit fssp.co.uk to read our quarterly magazine, including articles on: Overlooked Migrants; Should Priests Marry To Be Merry?; The Veil of Saint Veronica; Young Adults Fall for Old Rite; Filming God? – and many more.

Mary’s Meals Backpack Collection

Mary’s Meals provides meals for children in schools, who would otherwise go hungry and without education. During Lent, if you would like to pack a school backpack with items to help this cause, the packs will be collected on 18th March from the back (narthex) of the church. Further information is available in the narthex.  

Items needed: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, pencil case, crayons, ruler, towel, children’s clothes, sandals/flip-flops, toothbrush and paste, small ball, spoon.

Young Pro-Lifers: Please pray for the SPUC Youth Conference  which finishes today near Stone.

Dementia Prayer Week, 12^th – 19^th March 2018: www.pastoralcareproject.org.uk.

Sacraments: preparation in taking place. Contact the priests if you need to be added on.

Chartres Pilgrimage at Pentecost: 19-21 May. Join our pilgrimage from Warrington, with Fr de Malleray. Contact Conor now: conorjj79@gmail.com.

New Website: www.fssp.co.uk

The FSSP in the UK & Ireland has a new website.

It is a more unified and accessible design, reflecting the growth of our Fraternity in these Isles.

 Holy Communion Reminder:

To receive Holy Communion, one must be 1) a Roman Catholic 2) in state of grace (no grave sin unabsolved on one’s conscience) and 3) have fasted for at least one hour.

In the traditional Latin rite used at St Mary’s, Holy Communion is received kneeling (if one can), and in any case on the tongue: thank you very much in advance.

Please hold Communion plate against your throat if no server is available.

Please use the entire width of the Communion rail, from one wall of the church all the way to the opposite wall, avoiding any gaps. This will make distribution quicker. Thank you.

Watch Holy Mass at St Mary’s daily on www.livemass.org. The Mass of the day can be watched for 24hrs and that of the Sunday for the entire week.

☞ Did you know?

St Mary’s Shrine costs £1,444 a week to run and maintain. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

by Fr AM

SOLEMN HOLY WEEK 2018 in WARRINGTON

Click on picture to enlarge.

by Fr AM

Join us for 36th Chartres Pilgrimage!

Plans are afoot for a delegation from the FSSP communities in Reading and Warrington to participate in the Chartres pilgrimage on Pentecost weekend. The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is “St Joseph, Pilgrim and Servant”.

We will be going with the Latin Mass Society. Departure is from London on Friday, 18 May 2018 at 7:30am. Arrival back in London about 8pm on the following Tuesday, 22 May 2018.

The pilgrimage consists of a walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Chartres, covering 70 miles in three days. This involves long hours of walking, early morning starts, arriving at the campsite late in the evenings and requires a reasonable level of fitness.

Payment in full by 25 March (Palm Sunday this year). Bursary may be available for young people to reduce costs.

Contact Fr O’Donohue for more information: fatherodonohue@gmail.com

by Fr PD

St Mary’s Bulletin 4 March

Click here to open this bulletin as pdf.

This Week’s Mass Intentions:

Dowry 37 now online!

Visit fssp.co.uk to read our quarterly magazine, including articles on:

Overlooked Migrants;

Should Priests Marry To Be Merry?;

The Veil of Saint Veronica;

Young Adults Fall for Old Rite;

Filming God? – and many more.

St Thomas Aquinas

 Lenten Talks, given by Fr Loewenstein, Wednesdays 7pm preceded by Mass at 6.15pm.

 Stations of the Cross at 1pm every Friday during Lent lead by one of the priests.

 Seven young men are staying in Warrington this weekend to learn how to serve Holy Mass and Benediction. We encourage all to contact Fr Konrad Loewenstein FSSP for further teaching, either as part of a group or one to one. We would like to have a weekly training, possibly on the Saturday.

Music for this Sunday:

Mass for 4 Voices W. Byrd

Justitiae Domini A. Scarlatti

Ad te Levavi J. Fux

Music for Next Sunday:

Orgelsolomesse W. A. Mozart

Ne Irascaris Domine W. Byrd

Civitas Sancti Tui W. Byrd

Organ: Christus, Der Uns Selig Macht J. S. Bach

Mary’s Meals Backpack Collection

Mary’s Meals provides meals for children in schools, who would otherwise go hungry and without education. During Lent, if you would like to pack a school backpack with items to help this cause, the packs will be collected on 18th March from the back (narthex) of the church. Further information is available in the narthex.  

Items needed: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, pencil case, crayons, ruler, towel, children’s clothes, sandals/flip-flops, toothbrush and paste, small ball, spoon.

 Young Pro-Lifers: Join us at the SPUC Youth Conference  9-11 March near Stone: Contact urgently Jeff Hall: j.hall@mmu.ac.uk

 Allow peaceful prayer vigils outside abortuaries. 
Please fill in the online survey from the government: www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/8KA5N/

 Sacraments: A Confirmation class will begin shortly. Please contact us if you or someone you know would like to take part. Marriage Preparation is also taking place at St Mary’s Priory. Contact us if interested. Again, contact us if you wish to make your first Holy Communion at St Mary’s next June.

 Young Adults Group Sat. 17 March, 1-4pm: Talk by Fr Loewenstein on “What is truth?”

 Divine Mercy Group: now meeting every second Tuesday at 1:00pm.

 Chartres Pilgrimage at Pentecost: 19-21 May. Join our pilgrimage from Warrington, with Fr de Malleray. Contact Conor now: conorjj79@gmail.com.

New Website: www.fssp.co.uk

The FSSP in the UK & Ireland has a new website.

It is a more unified and accessible design, reflecting the growth of our Fraternity in these Isles. In particular, you can now enter your own contact details and amend them at any time as you see fit. You can subscribe to our various circular emails and support any specific apostolate. There is also a Google calendar for each Mass centre. Thank you to Fr James Mawdsley, FSSP who coordinated this improved version of the website over the past few months.

 New Repository. We now have a proper space for Mass cards, good books, rosary beads etc.

Volunteers wanted to man it after Mass. Thank you.

by Fr AM

Dowry Mag Online!

Dowry 37 now online!

Click here to open the 24-page pdf, or on the picture below.

(Dowry is the quarterly magazine of the FSSP in the UK & Ireland)

Forward the link to your acquaintances and post it on your own media.

This is a simple way to help us spread the Good News!

In this issue:

Editorial: Overlooked Migrants
Let This Not Be Your Last Dowry!
Should Priests Marry To Be Merry?
Thirsting for Truth
The Veil of Saint Veronica
Young Adults Fall for Old Rite
Filming God?
Prayers for a fruitful General Chapter
Forthcoming events
His + Hers = Heirs
Support our apostolate

by Fr AM

St Mary’s Sunday Bulletin

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25 February 2018                    WEEKLY BULLETIN of ST MARY’S SHRINE

www.stmaryswarrington.org.uk • 01925 635664

St Mary’s Shrine, Buttermarket Street, Warrington WA1 2NS

Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter by appointment of the RC Archdiocese of Liverpool

Rector: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP: malleray@fssp.org

Assistant: Fr Konrad Loewenstein, FSSP: padrek@libero.it

Assistant: Fr Ian Verrier, FSSP: iverrier@fssp.org

WELCOME TO ST MARY’S SHRINE!

7/7 Holy Masses: Sunday 11am & 6pm; Mon-Sat 12:10pm daily.

Confessions 30mins before every Mass every day – including from 5:30pm before 6pm Sunday Mass

and on Saturdays 10am-11:45am during Eucharistic Adoration.

Daily Rosary 11:30am Mon-Fri, 11am Sat. Followed by the Angelus.

SUPPORT—Bank details: Account name: FSSP Warrington. Account number: 30993368. Sort Code 30-80-27

Lloyds Bank, Palmerston Road Branch. Ask us for Gift Aid forms and envelopes: warrington@fssp.org

Registered Charity number 1129964

Safeguarding: Children, teenagers and vulnerable adults must be accompanied or supervised at all times within the Shrine. If you have concerns, please contact the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Department on 0151 522 1043 or e-mail safeguarding@rcaol.co.uk. Thank you for your awareness.

 Pro-life: Every last Saturday, 10:15am. Coordinator: Peter Boyle: p.boyle400@btinternet.com

This Week’s Mass Intentions:

Lenten Talks, given by Fr Loewenstein, Wednesdays 7pm preceded by Mass at 6.15pm.

Stations of the Cross at 1pm every Friday during Lent lead by one of the priests.

Mary’s Meals Backpack Collection

Mary’s Meals provides meals for children in schools, who would otherwise go hungry and without education. PTO…

…During Lent, if you would like to pack a school backpack with items to help this cause, the packs will be collected on 18th March from the back (narthex) of the church. Further information is available in the narthex.

Items needed: notepad, pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, pencil case, crayons, ruler, towel, children’s clothes, sandals/flip-flops, toothbrush and paste, small ball, spoon.

New Website: www.fssp.co.uk

The FSSP in the UK & Ireland has a new website.

It is a more unified and accessible design, reflecting the growth of our Fraternity in these Isles. In particular, you can now enter your own contact details and amend them at any time as you see fit. You can subscribe to our various circular emails and support any specific apostolate. There is also a Google calendar for each Mass centre. Thank you to Fr James Mawdsley, FSSP who coordinated this improved version of the website over the past few months.

Allow peaceful prayer vigils outside abortuaries. 
Please fill in the online survey from the government: www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/8KA5N/

Sacraments: A Confirmation class will begin shortly. Please contact us if you or someone you know would like to take part. Marriage Preparation is also taking place at St Mary’s Priory. Contact us if interested. Again, contact us if you wish to make your first Holy Communion at St Mary’s next June.

Altar Servers’ Training Weekend 2-4 March: Please pray for the success of the this event. Any men from 15 to 75 are welcome as day participants. Single Catholic young men 18-30 are welcome full board, staying at St Mary’s Priory. Classes for Low Mass, Sung Mass and Benediction. Register interest (last minute) now with Fr Verrier, FSSP: iverrier@fssp.org

Divine Mercy Group: now meeting every second Tuesday at 1:00pm.

Chartres Pilgrimage at Pentecost: 19-21 May. Join our pilgrimage from Warrington, with Fr de Malleray. Contact Conor now: conorjj79@gmail.com.

Young Pro-Lifers: Join us at the SPUC Youth Conference  9-11 March near Stone: Contact urgently Jeff Hall: j.hall@mmu.ac.uk

New Repository. We now have a proper space for Mass cards, good books, rosary beads etc.

Volunteers wanted to man it after Mass. Thank you.

Holy Communion Reminder:

To receive Holy Communion, one must be 1) a Roman Catholic 2) in state of grace (no grave sin unabsolved on one’s conscience) and 3) have fasted for at least one hour.

In the traditional Latin rite used at St Mary’s, Holy Communion is received kneeling (if one can), and in any case on the tongue: thank you very much in advance.

Please hold Communion plate against your throat if no server is available.

Please use the entire width of the Communion rail, from one wall of the church all the way to the opposite wall, avoiding any gaps. This will make distribution quicker. Thank you.

Watch Holy Mass at St Mary’s daily on www.livemass.org. The Mass of the day can be watched for 24hrs and that of the Sunday for the entire week.

☞ Did you know?

St Mary’s Shrine costs £1,444 a week to run and maintain. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

by Fr AM

Chair of St Peter–1st Class Feast

By concession of the Holy See, the Chair of St Peter (22 Feb) is a Feast of the First Class in FSSP apostolates. And by decree of the Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary, dated June 7, 2008, a plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions to the members of the Confraternity of St Peter on this feast (22 Feb). The conditions are:

– to have the intention of gaining the indulgence
– to make a Sacramental Confession (within several days before or after the feast)
– receive the Holy Eucharist (within several days before or after the feast)
– to pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, for example a Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.
– to be free from all attachment to venial sin. This last is difficult, but if it can’t be fulfilled, a partial indulgence may be gained.

Members of the Confraternity can also gain plenary indulgences on the day of their admission into the CSP and on the Feast of SS Peter & Paul (29 June). To sign up, please visit the “Confraternity” tab above. And for information on indulgences click here.

by Fr JM