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Thought for the Day: The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A invites us to look closely at what it means to follow Jesus. The readings show that God’s call is not always easy. … Jeremiah speaks of a fire in his heart that he cannot hold back, even when others laugh at him… St Paul tells us not to copy the ways of the world but to be renewed in mind and spirit...In the Gospel, Jesus tells His followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses. He warns that gaining the world is nothing if we lose our souls. We are asked to choose the way of Christ, even when it is hard. It is the path that leads to true life.  (www.young-catholics.com)


Papal Intentions for August 2026  For evangelization in the city  Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Sacred Scripture: Jesus said: It is by your love for one another that everyone will recognize you as my disciples. John 13:35


Saintly Gems:  ‘Laugh and grow strong.’— St. Ignatius of Loyola


St Beuno’s Prego: This week we pray for those taking up their cross in the service of Christ and his Church around the world. We ask the Lord to keep them safe ‘in the shadow of his wings’. (stbeunosoutreach.wordpress.com) 


Food for Thought: ‘During Summertime, let us learn how to take a break, turn off the mobile phone to gaze into the eyes of others, cultivate silence, contemplate nature and regenerate ourselves in dialogue with God.’  Pope Francis


Sincere Thanks: To Father Graeme for coming to say our Mass today and helping us to maintain our 9.30 Sunday Mass: it is greatly appreciated. 


Father Kieran O’Mahony OSA 1951 - 2026: Father Matthew last week mentioned in his homily the death of Father Kieran O’Mahony on August 18th. Father Kieran’s ‘Thought for the Day’ has been appreciated for quite some time on our parish newsletter. Please keep him and his family and friends in your prayers. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.


Chorley and Preston Hospitals: Please contact St Joseph's Chorley (01257 262713) if any member of your family is admitted into Chorley Hospital and needs a visit. For the chaplaincy at Royal Preston Hospital Tel: 01772 522435. For the chaplaincy at Wigan Infirmary Tel: 01942

822324.


Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals: Please contact Father Graeme at St Gregory’s (01257 262462) if you wish to arrange any of these.


Got Questions About Life?: The Alpha Course could change your life! It's an opportunity to explore the meaning of life through the lens of the Christian faith, in a relaxed environment. Alpha is for anyone who is curious to find out more about faith, those who are exploring and questioning; cynics, sceptics and the open-minded. This Alpha Course will be run in the Catholic tradition. It begins next Thursday (3rd September 2026) at 7pm in St. Bede’s Parish Centre and will run every Thursday for 10 weeks. This is also available on a Wednesday afternoon beginning 2nd September starting at 12.45 and finishing at 2.30pm. Please pass on this information to family members and friends who you think might be interested in coming along. For further information or to register your interest please contact:

Phone: Sr. Dorothy - 07530 238222 or Julie - 07943 874257 Email: dorothyhindle234@gmail.com or julie-st-bedes@hotmail.com


Wednesdays – Quiet Reflection in church: Church will still be open throughout the summer holidays for quiet reflection for one hour on Wednesdays from 11 – 12. All are very welcome to come into church for as much or as little time as they wish during this hour. Thank you to those who have been attending so far. 


Readers: Please sign up for the dates which are best for you. New readers are always very welcome – just sign up on the sheet!


Refreshments: Are available today! Please stay for a drink, a biscuit and a chat. All are very welcome.


Mass Intentions: If you have any Mass Intentions, please could you pass them to Kate? Thank you.


Baptisms: Please keep the Wujiw and Whiteside families, whose children have recently been baptised, in your prayers.  


Congratulations: to Jennifer and Sam Stringfellow who were married recently here in St Joseph’s. Thanks, too, to Deacon Simon for celebrating their marriage. We wish them many, many years of happiness together.


Brindle St Joseph’s Annual Arrowsmith Walk: Following some of the route of St Edmund Arrowsmith’s last ride (About 5 miles) 31st August 2026 (Bank Holiday Monday) Beginning outside St Joseph’s Brindle at 1.30pm. Arrowsmith House will be open until 3.30pm to view the room where St Edmund celebrated his final Mass before his arrest and Martyrdom. After the walk, there will be Mass in Church at 4.30pm followed by light refreshments in the Parish Room. If you unable to join in the walk you are very welcome to come to join in the celebration of Mass at 4.30pm. Further details can be found at https://www.brindlestjosephs.org.uk


Charity Comedy Night hosted by Steve Royle and Friends: Local comedian Steve Royle is bringing an incredible line-up of funny friends to host a special, non-profit charity evening. Expect a fantastic night of top-tier stand-up and entertainment as Steve guarantee non-stop laughs—all while raising vital funds for St Chad's Church in Whittle-le-Woods. Being held at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Chorley on Friday 2nd October 2026, doors open at 7pm. Tickets £15 Adults only, on sale at St Chad’s after Masses from September. For further information contact 07904 984322.


Newsletters Throughout August:  Apologies - there will be no printed newsletters during August. Please refer to the noticeboards at the back of church for information and details of Anniversaries and Mass Intentions. Thank you for your understanding.

Back to School: Good luck to all those returning to school or starting a new school or college next week. Hopefully you will be refreshed from a lovely break and ready for the new term ahead. ‘Lord, quiet every anxious thought that comes with starting something new. Let Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard every heart walking into school this week. Amen.’

 

A Summer Blessing: May we make our homes places of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. May we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us as we enjoy the warm days of summertime. Amen.



Lately Deceased

Parish Priest

Bury Lane

Withnell

PR6 8SD

Tel: 01254 830 995

Email: moorlandsanctuary@gmail.com  

Catechist/Safeguarding: Kate Perkins




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Anniversaries

Sick & Housebound

Mass

Intentions

Readers

Anointing / Forgiveness

Feastdays

Bishops, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese whose anniversaries are about now as well as Francis Miller, Vincent Miller, Paul Landless, David Hopkins, Jimmy Kavanagh, Cyril Ingham, Eileen Nettleton, Jack Johnson, Robert Almond, Fred Knights, James Greene, Kenneth Holden, Brian Eccles, Paul Dewhurst, Margaret White, Sheila Bamford, Alice Stocks, Barbare Lee, Gordon Bowman, Theresa Duffy, Anthony Cocker, William Wells, Eileen O’Donaghue, Maureen Todd, Fr. Gerald Hughes OSB, John McDonald, Geoffrey Arthur Yates

Archbishop Patrick Kelly, Ian Davies, Rachel Mason and many others. Heal your servants O Lord who are sick and send them comfort from thy holy place. Amen.

Next Week:   

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Today:  

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Father Kieran O’Mahony OSA


St. Joseph's Withnell

Cycle A

Sunday 30th August

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time