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Mass Intentions

Sunday 10th	9.30 am Special Intention (AC) 6.30 pm James Kruup
Monday 11th	9.15 amEucharistic Service
Tuesday 12th	9.15 am Nora Baines
Wednesday 13th	9.15 am Cathy Smedley
Thursday 14th	9.15 am Thomas Mullin
Friday 15th	9.15 amEucharistic Service
Saturday 16th	9.15 am Michael Cleary
Sunday 17th	9.30 am Tom Fanning 6.30 pm Marion Canavan

Sacrament of Reconciliation
St Richard's Saturday  12 noon - 12.30 pm

Lenten Services
9.00 am Monday - Saturday Morning Prayer
7.00 pm Friday Holy Hour, Stations of the Cross, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer and Benediction
7.30 pm Monday 18th March - Service of Reconciliation St Richard's

Lenten Discussions
THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS
7.30 pm Wednesday at Salvation Army Hall
The Crusades, the Middle Ages, the Northern Ireland problem are three instances when religion has been used to sanction violence and killing. What went wrong? This week 'The Church in the Wilderness' looks at prayer, the bible and how we interpret it.
Next week : Tuesday 7.30 pm at Atherton Baptist Church

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Notices

St Richard's Playschool to Close
This week Susan Cook announced the end of an era in that the 'Playschool' is to close its doors at the beginning of May. The Playschool building, which began life as two temporary classrooms, suffered structural damage when the area experienced mining subsidence two years ago. A recent survey considered the building to be nearing the end of its natural life span. After twenty three years service to the community in childcare, Susan discussed the situation with her helpers, and has decided to close down operations before the building is declared unsafe. Our playschool has been a great service to the community and I am proud that the building has been utilised in this way. I would like to thank Susan and her staff, past and present, for their good work and wish them all God's blessing in the future.

Thanks to those who have already started to send in their TESCO Computers for Schools Vouchers! We have done very well from your generosity in the past and hope we will continue that this year. Please place them on the offertory plate or hand them in.

Light a candle & petitions
If you would like to send any prayers or petitions for the Grotto, please bring them on Palm Sunday and HCPT Pilgrimage Trust members will take them to Lourdes in Easter week. If you would like to have a candle lit for your intentions, please bring a £1 coin and they will light a candle!

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Forthcoming Events

Easter Coffee Morning at St Richardıs School
Wednesday 20th March (9.00 am - 11.00am)
EASTER HAT PARADE for Infants & EGG DECORATING COMPETITION for Juniors.
Organised by the Friends of St Richard's

Atherton Heritage Society
'Bill Naughton's Bolton' presented by KEN BEEVERS
Tuesday 12th March at 7.30pm ST RICHARD'S JUBILEE HALL
Bill Naughton lived in Bolton for 25 years and drew on his observations to create some best sellers such as : The Family Way, Spring and Port Wine and Alfie.

Information

500 Club Winners March
£70  270  C McLoughlin
£40  326  J Canavan
£25  224  D Mitchell
£15  424  E McKiernan  279  L Parkinson   100  R German

Easter Egg & Whiskey Raffle
The draw will take place on Palm Sunday in the Club, so you can collect your scrumptious prize on Easter Sunday!
(Fr Ronnie wants to know who gets any unclaimed prizes . . . 'stand behind me son!') The proceeds will go towards the Senior Citizens Christmas Party.

Cleaners Wanted !
Can you give a little time for cleaning the Church? We are looking to maintain four groups and need volunteers urgently! Please speak to Miss Connor or myself as soon as possible. ALSO . . . The Parish Centre is looking to employ a part-time cleaner. Please contact the Parish Centre for further details.