Newsletter 23rd Sept 2001

Mass Intentions

Sunday 23rd	Day of Special Prayer for Thanksgiving for Harvest and/or fruits of Human Work 9.30 am James Leonard 6.30 pm Terry Nolan
Monday 24th	Our Lady of Walsingham 9.15 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 25th	St Finbar 9.15 am Birthday Intention
Wednesday 26th	Ss Cosmas & Damian 9.15 am Katy, Thomas Bernard Fitzpatrick
Thursday 27th	St Vincent de Paul 9.15 am Intentions of S V P
Friday 28th	St Wenceslaus or St Laurence Ruiz & Companions 9.15 am Eucharistic Service
Saturday 29th	Ss MICHAEL, GABRIEL, RAPHAEL - ARCHANGELS 9.15 am Lyn Greenough
Sunday 30th	9.30 am Settle Family 6.30 pm Parishioners

Sacrament of Reconciliation - St Richard's Sat 12 noon - 12.30 Friday Devotions - Stations of the Cross 7 pm

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Notices

Procession of Faith
The Procession of Faith takes place this afternoon - come and join the fun! Assemble & depart at 3 pm from St Richard's School, accompanied by two bands, walk in procession to arrive at Hesketh Fletcher Playing Fields where a short service will take place !

Legion of Mary Auxilliaries Mass
Saturday October 6th at 2 pm If you are available to bring less able parishioners to the Mass, please contact one of the Legion of Mary members.

Atherton's Top Ten Hymns
On Sunday 14th October at 3.00 pm the Churches Together in Atherton will be holding a service at the Parish Church (St John the Baptist) to celebrate Atherton's own favourite Top Ten Hymns. For the service we will put together a booklet which will include the text of The Top Ten Hymns, together with the names of every person who has taken part and the number of votes for each hymn. Everyone is invited to take part, whether you are connected to a particular church or not! Votes to be returned by 23rd September, TODAY! If you have not already put your vote in an envelope marked Top Ten Hymns --- write your own personal favourite hymn on one of the sheets in the Narthex as you leave Mass.

Children's Liturgy of theWord
The Little Church and Junior Church have started again. A very big thank you to all who helped last year. If you are interested and would like to help out just ask one of the leaders if you can attend a session. You may not feel confident to lead but an extra hand is always welcomed!
On Saturday 1st December from 2 pm - 5 pm at St Gabriel's Parish Centre there is an 'In-service Training' Day with an Advent theme. This session is intended for all who are connected or help with Children's Liturgy. Please let Fr Steve know if you are interested in taking up this opportunity.

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Key Idea
Jesus says the dishonest steward put a lot of energy into his dishonest affairs.
Jesus says good people (the children of light) need to put a lot of energy into their good affairs. Exploring the Word of God Who did the rich man have in charge of his property? What did the rich man hear? What was going to happen to the servant who managed the property? What did the dishonest manager plan to do? How did he carry out his plan? What arrangements did he make with the people who owed his master money? How was the dishonest servant very shrewd in dealing with his problems?
Jesus said that the dishonest servant put a lot of energy into handling his dishonest affairs. According to Jesus, what should good people be using their energy on?
Why did Jesus call good people those 'who belong to the light'? Exploring Gospel Values What are your plans for enjoying half term holidays ? What are your plans for enjoying next weekend ? What is your favourite hobby? What are your plans for developing your hobby? If you fall out with someone, what plan do you usually follow for making up?
Call to Faith
We are called to put energy into the way we live. We are called to put energy into following Jesus. We are called to put energy into making choices for Jesus. We are called to be children of the light.