Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
Education Sunday
GOSPEL : Luke 6: 17, 20-26 How happy are you who are poor. Alas for you who are rich.

Wed : St Cyril & St Methodius(9th c);

Please remember in your prayers the family and friends of Joseph Westwell whose reception into church is at 6.30 pm Monday and whose Requiem will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday. May he rest in the Peace of Christ.

Our Parish Tomorrow! Results . . .
Please take a sheet to see what concerns and priorities won the day. On the reverse side I have printed some of the comments made by you on the sheets. The three Deanery concerns are nos 1, 9 and 21. These reflect closely the votes in St Richard's and Sacred Heart. They will now be taken to the Archdiocesan meeting.

Modern Day 'Fagin's ' at work!
I have heard this week of three parishioners who have been burgled; it has also been in the local press about Atherton's most vulnerable being targetted. In one instance two young boys aged between 14 - 16 drilled a lock to enter the home of an 89 year old, then rifled through drawers in one room before going into the room where this person was and rifled through their belongings, stealing valuables and money, in front of them. The Police are aware there is a team working in the area targetting the elderly and disabled. Often people leave their door 'on the catch' for access to Home Care Assistants, Meals on Wheels even Eucharistic Ministers because they know they are expected. DON"T DO IT ! The Meals on Wheels operatives are telling their clients to keep their door shut until they get there after one elderly gentleman returned to the door after they had left thinking they had forgotten something, only to find someone asking for a glass of water - whilst their accomplice was around the back! If you are elderly or disabled take heed! Never leave doors open or unlocked for anyone, and don't leave a key in the door where it can be seen through a window. If you have a vulnerable neighbour - keep your eyes open . . .for their sake.

Youth Pilgrimage to Taize 25th August - 3rd September £130 for 17 years and over meeting Monday 5th March - contact Fr Stephen

Bishop Harris's Light & Peace Pilgrimage to Lourdes 11th - 14th May contact Margaret Kelly 0151494 0875

Congratulations ! To St Mary's young people who took part in G&S 's 'HMS Pinafore' this week. And also to the school for their OFSTED performance! gaining them a mention in Parliament - no less. !! WELL DONE ! ... "

The Cycle of Prayer
World Day for the Sick                         Sunday 11th February;
Education Day                                    Sunday 11th February;
Day of the Unemployed                        Sunday 25th February.

Wigan Youth Brass Band
Musical Director - Mr Dave Little Friday 16th February 2001
St Richard's Church 7.30 PM
Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Relief
P Boulton 01942 883922

Family Race Night
Friday 23rd February 7.30 PM for 8pm start
Proceeds to Two Porches School
Tickets on sale 50p

St Patrick's Eve Family night
Friday 16th March St Richard's Parish Centre
Tickets will be on sale at school Monday 26th February
8.45 am - 9.15 am & 3.00 PM - 3.30 PM.

Altar Servers                :                Eoin McLoughlin             Jordan Oldbury

Church Cleaners          :                Team 3

Collection 04.02.01       :               £518.00 Thank you