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Mass Intentions

Sunday 5th	9.30 am Annie Gerrard 6.30 pm Marie Walshe
Monday 6th	9.15 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 7th	9.15 am In Thanksgiving (MC)
Wednesday 8th	9.15 am Birthday Wishes Mary Doyle 7.30 pm (Vigil) Ronald Gerrard
Thursday 9th	THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 9.15 am Bridie Devine (School) 10.00 am Jim Healy
Friday 10th	9.15 am Eucharistic Service
Saturday 11th	9.15 am Ken Heaton
Sunday 12th	World Communications Day 9.30 am Frederick Kelly and                 Edward Worrall 6.30 pmParishioners

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 12 - 12.30 pm St Richard's
Friday Devotions
7.00 pm Benediction with Evening Prayer of the Church

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Notices

School News
The Governors of St Richard's are considering establishing a Pre-school for children 3 years old up to starting school. It would be on school premises and run during term-time. A form is in the Narthex for you to fill in if you would wish to send your child to the group, so we can establish a need for the group.

Follow up Deanery Day
Wednesdays 15th & 22nd May from 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm at Holy Family Parish Hall, Boothstown
We begin to look at the future and how parishes will work with only 3 or 4 priests working in the Deanery. What is our role as Christians, as Catholics, and how will we bring God's Kingdom here on earth ? Everyone is welcome . . . it does not matter if you were not at the meeting in December. Young or old, Catholic or not, those who attend church regularly and those who celebrate special occasions and major life events. . . are welcome. Your voice and your thoughts are needed !

Wedding Congratulations
to Lisa Battersby and Richard Riding

Please pray for the family and friends of :
Anna Karow who died last week and Funeral Service took place on Thursday at Overdale.
Aaron Allsopp a patient at The Spinney who died last week. May they rest in the Peace of Christ.

Walsingham Pilgrimage
Monday 27th May - Thursday 30th May
Could Pilgrims please pay final payments if you have not already done so. Thank you.

Eucharistic Ministers Meeting
Saturday 11th May 2 pm - 5 pm at Holy Family Boothstown

Thanksgiving Mass for First Communicants takes place at school - 10 am May 9th

40 Hours Solemn Exposition - Quarant Ore - begins Sunday 2nd June

Garden Party - Sunday 23rd June

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Forthcoming Events

From Pharaoh to Freedom
Churches Together in Atherton present From Pharaoh to Freedom a musical on Wednesday 8th May and Thursday 9th May at 7.30 pm in Formby Hall, Atherton
Admission £3.50 accompanied children Free
Tickets available from Miss Connor

PRIZE BINGO
EYES DOWN - 8 PM on Friday 10th May in St Richard's Parish Centre PROCEEDS TO Snr Parishioners Christmas Party PRIZE DONATIONS WILL BE VERY GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED BY THE PARISH CENTRE OR CHRIS RIGBY

Party Piece
St Joseph's Players present Party Piece -A Comedy by Richard Harris in St Joseph's Hall Mather Lane Leigh
Tuesday 7th May 'til Saturday 11th May curtain up 7.30 pm
Tickets £4 (pay on door)

Information

Start Time of School Day to Change
St Mary's hope to change the beginning of the school day starting approximately at 8.30 am and ending at 3 pm, rather than the present time of 9.30 am - 4 pm. The renewal of the contracts of bus companies this year provides the Governors with the ideal time to make changes for September. The arguments on educational grounds for change are compelling and the Governors do not want to miss this window of opportunity. The Governors cordially invite parents and teachers to attend a meeting on Monday 20th May at 7.15 pm in the Lower School Dining Room, to discuss this proposal.