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Mass Intentions

Sunday 29th	9.30 am Julie Kelly 6.30 pm Mary O'Connor
Monday 30th	9.15 am Christopher Ryan
Tuesday 31st	ST Ignatius Loyola 9.15 am James Hulme
Wednesday 1st Aug	St Alphonsus Ligouri 9.15 am Bella & Margaret Berry
Thursday 2nd Requiem	St Eusebius of Vercelli or St Peter Julian Eymard 9.15 am Joe Mullineaux
Friday 3rd	9.15 am Karen Hill
Saturday 4th	St John Vianney 9.15 am Frank Myerscough
Sunday 5th	9.30 am Thomas McGuire 6.30 pm Deceased members of the                 Donelan family

Sacrament of Reconciliation : Saturday 12 noon - 12.30 pm Friday Devotions : Stations of the Cross 7pm

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Notices

Please remember in your prayers the family and friends of: Mr Joseph Mullineaux whose Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 2nd August at 9.15 am. May he rest in the Peace of Christ.

In every ending is . . .
When changes happen we are often left feeling vulnerable and unsure, and letting go of the past always takes great courage. Every change and every past experience however, offers us the gift of wisdom to help light our journey forward into the new dawn. . . . a new beginning.

An Extra Pair of Hands . . .
I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Fr Ronny Johnson to the Deanery. He lowers considerably the average age of the clergy in the Deanery. Although his technical appointment is 'assistant at St Richard's and Sacred Heart' as an extra pair of hands he will have a broader role than the two parishes. He has just completed his first year of ordination and has spent his first year working in the Team ministry of Skelmersdale. He will be working alongside Fr Dave and myself to help to establish the structures so that three priests will be able to cover 5 parishes when Fr Arthur retires in September 2002.

Survive -miva
A retiring Appeal will be taken after all Masses on the weekend 11th - 12th August. Survive-Miva is an organisation set up to support missions with much needed help in the way of transport. It is a specific Catholic Charity and one of the 12 lay speakers in Scotland, England and Wales, will be speaking to us about this charity.

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Forthcoming Events

New Garrett Theatre Company
All Flared Up a 70's Revue
Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th August 7.30 pm at The Formby Hall, Atherton tickets £4.50 cons. £3.50 including refreshments phone 01942 886756

Public Voice on Policing
An open meeting with the Police is taking place in the Jubilee Hall on the 15th August at 7.30 pm. If you would like to offer support for the work of the Police or have any concerns you would like to raise with the police this is the perfect opportunity. Come on Down !

Information

Parish CentreCleaner
Required 2 or 3 mornings per week
Please contact : Mrs Margaret Wyche

Key Idea
God is a listening God. God listens to us in the morning, during the day, in the dead of night. God is God the listener. God is never too tired, never bothered by our calling out for help. There is never an inconvenient time to talk to God. God never gets tired of us. God never thinks our story doesn't matter. God is a loving God. God loves us. God wants to hear what we have to say. Exploring Gospel values Are there any good listeners among your family members or your friends? What makes someone a good listener? Is it the way they look at you or ask questions? Is it the way they let you go on without interrupting? Call to Faith God is the best listener. God never puts you off, never tells you to leave it until another time. God really listens, really wants to hear, is really interested. God really loves you. God wants us to keep in touch.

Atherton Festival Committee Volunteers
New members are needed on the Committee and they are looking for people from the community. The Festival tries to cater for all ages and is important in raising the profile of the town of Atherton. The Festival's organisation takes place primarily between February and May each year and most of the time given is during these months. If you feel you can offer your time and energy to this Committee contact Susan Underwood at Atherton library 01942 404815

What the Caterpillar calls the end of the World, the Master calls . . a Butterfly.

500 Club Winners July
£70    006 C Cottam
£40    258 D Holt
£25    099 John Hankinson
£15    021 A Leonard     029 T Thompson    137 PA Yates