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Money Matters
Offertory Collection last weekend: £722.95 of which £355.60 was Gift Aided. Gift Aid: If you are a Tax Payer, please consider filling out the Gift Aid form which is in the church porch to receive a box of weekly envelopes for your offertory donation or for a one-off donation then please use the Green envelopes. Please remember to write your name, address, sign and date the green envelope. Thank you for supporting our Parish.
Responsorial Psalm: Be with me, O Lord in my distress
Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory! Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory!
Eglwys Catholig Dewi Sant, Yr Wyddgrug St.David’s Catholic Church, Mold
We remember in our prayers Those whose anniversaries
(13 Feb) John Thomas, Catherine Welsh, Colin Wilson, James Edward Tatterson, Danny Malone (14th Feb) James Doyle, Linda Gough, (15th Feb) Bridget Murphy, Martin Cryar, John Bryan, Ellen Maddocks, Helen Davies, Richard Healy (16th Feb) William Vincent Woods, Lilian Walker, Eileen Keidel (17th Feb) James Daveny (18th Feb) Gwyneth Martin, Canon James Webb (19th Feb) Ian Smith, Peter Larkin, Ruth Mary Robinson
Parish Priest: Fr. Pius Mathew CMI, St.David’s Presbytery, St.David’s Lane, Mold. CH7 1LH Email:
[email protected] 01352 752087 Deacon David Joy:01352 754722 LSUConvent:01352 700121 Website: http://www.stdavidsmold.org.uk/
www.wrexhamdiocese.org.uk http://www.cmi.org.in
LITURGY OF THE WEEK: Psalter Week I 13th February Saturday Mass 5.30pm
Let us pray for the Sick
Ian Byron, Debra Ann Roberts,Tricia Twizell, Rosa Maria, Joan Lawrence, Gay McCornick, Moira Catherall, Lea Hill, Anne Turner, Mary Rowe, Rose Bryan, Jenny Mansley, Jennifer Rowley, Nancy Wilson, Joe Goggin, Joe & Luisa Desena, Peggy Edwards, Shelagh Fulham, Margaret Stubbs, Philomena Lamano, and Leo McManus.
Next Weekend
Collection for Flowers Music Practice on Tuesdays Reminder
Simon Hughes kindly gives us Music Practice every Tuesday from 6pm to 6.45pm. Everyone is Welcome
For People of the Parish
14th February Sunday Mass 11am Laurence Simmons RIP (Agnes Christmas)
Monday : 15th Feb
Liturgy of the day Mass 9.15am Brendan Towey RIP (Bea Towey) Tuesday: Liturgy of the day 16th Feb Mass 9.15am Int. Sr.Maria Crowley (HF.Wrexham) Wednesday Liturgy of the day 17th Feb Mass 9.15am Int. Sr. Anne Kearney (HF.Wrexham)
7pm Stations of the Cross
Thursday 18th Feb Friday 19th Feb
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1st Sunday of Lent Year C
14th February 2016
Liturgy of the day Mass 9.15am Int.Sr.Pauline Hearney (HF.Wrexham) Liturgy of the day Mass 9.15am Int. Sr. Aidan Doran (HF.Wrexham)
20th February Saturday Mass 5.30pm
21st February Sunday Mass 11am
Danny Malone RIP (Kitty Malone)
For People of the Parish
Eucharistic Adoration with Rosary and Benediction Every Friday following the morning Mass at 9.15am Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturdays 10.30am to 11.30am & Before the Vigil Mass (4.45-5.20pm) Sundays before the Mass (10.30-10.50am)
FAITH IN FOCUS:
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e tend to think of temptation in terms of a sin magnet. It’s the opposite pole to where we should be and like all magnetic opposites we’re attracted to it even though we know it’s wrong. The cake on the plate just seems to have a power that draws us; it attracts us because that’s what temptation does.
TESTING
you really are the person tions can be constructive you claim to be. things because they can That’s what the devil did become growth points in with Jesus in the desert. He our relationship with God put him to the test by first and other people. I can getting him to doubt himself “prove” my true qualities (offering him greater status when I am offered the and power) and then get- choice to reject God. Of course, it’s important to remember that no temptation, however repulsive to us, is ever a sin. In order to redeem us, as a human being Jesus t surprises was tempted at a lot of the roots of our people that human nature this is not really and yet he never sinned. the meaning of temptation ting him to be overin the scriptures. The Greek confident (jumping off the emptation strengthword that we call tempta- roof of the temple, sure that ened Jesus’ retion means something ra- the angels would catch solve to carry out ther different. It means a him). the mission he received “testing” or a “proving” of a The point of this episode is from the Father. person’s fidelity, integrity, not that Jesus didn’t fancy As we begin our Lenten virtue or constancy. So if I jumping off. It’s that he did- journey this week can see tempt you, I’m not simply n’t allow himself to be de- temptations either as a trying to get you to eat the flected from being the per- threat to us or else as mocake; what I am really do- son he knew he was. The ments when we can reafing is measuring your ability devil tested him but Jesus firm our commitment to folto remain faithful to your didn’t budge. lowing Christ. Why not put principles, seeing whether In a strange way tempta- it to the test?
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Stations of the Cross Wednesday 7pm during Lent Parish groups (or individuals) are once again invited to lead the Stations. Different weekly formats allow us to reflect on the Stations very personally. Therefore please take the opportunity to sign up on the sheet at the back of church. During Lent, copies of a form of stations will be available at the back of church for any individual to come and pray the stations individually and privately. Please use these folders, and leave them for others to use. You are welcome to sit and read and pray, or to follow each station. A wonderful Lenten journey!
History of St David's church building We are collecting items of historical interest with regard to the 50 years of our church building. Mr Hughes has kindly agreed to make room to store and collect any items in the school. Mr Eddie Saul will scan and copy photos, and documents, and Mr Mark Philpot will organise and catalogue items. If you have anything relating to the history of the church which we can display, please let any of the above know, or take it to the school. Please ensure items are marked with your name, for return.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Renewal Programme
The parish will offer this again this year on Saturday March 19th from 10 am until 12 noon. The format will be Reflection (by Fr.Francis Doyle), Practical Discussion and adoration. All Ministers are asked to make every effort to attend.
Lent Family Fast Day: 4th March Collection on 5th&6th March
To coincide with the usual 1st Sunday collection date for Cafod, Lent Fast Day this year for this Parish will be Friday 4th March. The collection will be on Sat 5th & Sun 6th March. Envelopes will be distributed the weekend before. Cafod boxes are available in the porch if you would like one. Cafod and the Refugees. Cafod is working with local Caritas partners in both Syria and Greece. So far they have distributed 120,000 food packages, 70,000 to Syria and 52,000 to Greece.26,000 hygiene kits to Syria, 500 baby kits to Greece, 5,000 macs and ponchos, 17,000 pieces of winter clothing- hats, insulated jackets,socks and shoes. Cafod is also working with Caritas and other partners in Syria itself, in very dangerous conditions ;they are managing to reach people in difficult areas. Please pray for them. Also working with Caritas in the camps in Lebanon and Jordan. Much more information cafod.org.uk. In 2015 the Parish sent £1000 to help the Syria appeal. £1,624 to help in Nepal after the earthquake. £2025 to help the poorest in Brazil and S. America. £3019 .99 for Lent and Harvest fast days, which helps support long term development programmes as well as emergency needs. Thank you all for your continued support. . Joyce and John Elcock Fairtrade Real Easter Eggs Anyone wishing to order Easter Eggs please email Alan at the usual address - or leave a written order with your contact details in the box at the back of Church by the Fair Trade Shop :
[email protected] You can see an example of both eggs and their contents at the back of Church. Alan Morris
