ST PETER APOSTLE CHURCH, RUSHDEN
Parish Priest: Rev Joe Walsh
Tel: 01933 353649
Deacon: Rev Peter Remmington
Parish Secretary: Charmaine: Tue to Thu: 10am – 2pm
Email: parish.stpeterrushden@northamptondiocese.org
Website: https://rushdencatholicchurch.co.uk/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rushdencatholic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPeterApostleRCChurchRushden
28th August 2022 – YEAR C
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
MASS BOOK: Page 130
PREFACE: Page 66 Number 2
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: Number 3
MYSTERY OF FAITH: We proclaim your Death, O Lord…
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – KV Varghese
Tue: 9:30am – Michele Campanaro
Wed: 7:30pm – Antonia Campanaro
Thu: 9:30am – Frank Murray
Fri: 7:30pm – Private Intention
Sat: 6:30pm – People of St Peter’s living & deceased
Sun: 10:00am – Rob Marchment
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 11am – 11:30am
Rosary: Wednesday 7:10pm
Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Matthew Lacey, Gerald Burke, Ellen Duffy, Patrick (Jim) Cashin, Mary King, Louisa Magee, David Magee, George Orr, John Bromley, Lucy Scott and Irene Wojcik.
People who need our prayers
Elizabeth, Cyprian, Madeline, Anna, James Miller, Mike, Anne Mullen, Brian T, Doric, Faye, Paddy M., Kathleen R, Natalie, Skilton & Vallet families, Fleurette, Emilie, Richard & family, Eloise & Claudia & family, Silma, Noel, Anick, Phiz & Jaci, Elizabeth, & Inge, Cyprian, Marlene and families, Jose & family, Greta, Magaly, Jimmy, Pater Remi, Gilbert, Antoinette, Sue & Vic and families, Eva, Barbara and Francis.
OFFERTORY: Last week’s collection amounted to £460.15. Thank you very much.
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK:
Monday: The Passion of St John the Baptist
Tuesday: SS Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line & Margaret Ward – Martyrs
Wednesday: St Aidan – Bishop
Saturday: Pope St Gregory the Great – Doctor, Apostle of England
WELCOME RITE: For Órla-Rose Fanning is at 10am today and her Baptism will be at 10am on Sunday September 4th.
TEA/COFFEE/REFRESHMENTS: After Sunday’s Mass will be in the Parish Hall Lounge.
POPE’S INTENTION FOR AUGUST: We pray for small and medium-sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
FOODBANK DONATIONS: There is a comprehensive list of requested items at the back of church; for example tinned meat & fish, peas and carrots, jam, coffee, shampoo – please see list. No other items please are at present required.
CHILDREN’S ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Will meet on Saturday September 3rd at 10am in church. All are welcome.
ST BERNADETTE RELIC TOUR: The apparitions seen by St Bernadette in Lourdes took place over five months, and over the course of time, an intimate relationship of trust, obedience and love developed between Our Lady and Bernadette.
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage from Lourdes to England, Scotland and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in a church or cathedral near home.
The relics will be visiting Northampton Cathedral from 3pm on October 10th until 9am on October 13th. For more information and to register a place, see noticeboard, www.stbernadette.org.uk/the-tour/ and for general enquiries: contact@stbernadette.org.uk.
CAFOD: All are invited to hear about CAFOD’s work, how we are responding to the world food crisis with focus on East Africa. Coffee/tea from 10am for 10:30am start until 1pm followed by a shared lunch. Please book a place at your preferred venue by phone (01494 863 777) or email: northampton@cafod.org.uk.
Saturday September 17th – St Augustine Church, 1 Langcliffe Drive, Heelands, Milton Keynes MK13 7PL
Saturday September 24th – St Teresa’s Hall, 40 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2PLl;
Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel
- The parable brings out two contrasting experiences, but each in its own way can be a moment of grace, a moment of truth, a moment of growth. You may be able to recall such experiences in your life. In the first (verses 8,9) we discover that we had claimed a place that is too high for us; we are not as selfless, generous or compassionate as we thought we were. In the second (v.10) when others point out a goodness in ourselves that we may not have acknowledged to ourselves. How have you grown through such experiences?
- In verses 12-14 Jesus warns us against the danger of ulterior motives in doing good. We can do good things partly because of the benefit we will get from what we do. That is natural but can lead to disappointment and resentment when our expectations are not met. When the good deed in itself is our reward, we have a greater freedom. Feedback will be a bonus but not necessary. What does your life experience tell you about this?
PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON A LONG LIFE: God of mercy, you have given your children the gift of long life and they ask for your blessing. Let them feel the tenderness and strength of your presence. As they look back to the past, let them rejoice in your mercy. As they look to the future, may they persevere in hope that does not fade. To you be praise and glory forever.