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ST PETER’S CHURCH (with St Joseph’s, Hurst Green)
Stonyhurst College – Stonyhurst – Clitheroe – Lancs – BB7 9PZ.

T: (01254) 826268      E: stpeterschurchstonyhurst@btinternet.com        Web: www.stpetersstonyhurst.org.uk

Parish Priest:   Fr Tim Curtis, SJ              Safeguarding Officer:     Niall Macfarlane (07786 432360
                          Salford Roman Catholic Diocese Trustees Registered Charity No 2500374                         

13th June 2021                                 THE NEWSLETTER                                11th Sunday of OT (Year B)
                                                                              
Mass Schedule for this week

                         (Each Saturday there is a Holy Hour from 5pm with Benediction at 5.15pm) 

L = Lately Dead, A = Anniversary of Death, R = Remembrance          M = Martyr, V = Virgin, B = Bishop, Pp = Pope

P = Personal Intention, S = Sick, B = Birthday   F = Founders Mass             D = Doctor, P = Priest, R = Religious

Please pray for the following, the anniversary of whose deaths occur at this time:  Mary Wilcock, Clifford Haworth, Agnes Wilson, Maxine Dunand, Simon John Thomasson and William Holden.    May they rest in the peace of the Lord.

Readings at Mass

Diocesan Website:
 http://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk
for information on our Diocese and what is happening.

Dr Ted Carus RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dr Ted Carus, who died suddenly two weeks ago.   He once lived at Timothy Farm.   Also remember his family and friends in your prayers.

Praying with the Pope in June 2021
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of the Christian Community:  may they grow in love with generosity, faithfulness and patience.

Look at www.ThePopeVideo.org for more information

The recent relaxation of restrictions  do not impact much on the celebration of Mass.   We still have most of our covid-safe procedures in place.  This Sunday, and for the rest of the term, the 11am Mass will be for pupils only.   We are hoping  it will be livestreamed.  

Usual Mass times are as follows:
   Saturday   
5.00pm     Church opens (with exposition)
5.15pm     Benediction
5.30pm     Mass in St Peter’s
   Sunday       
       9.00am     Church opens
       9.30am     Mass in St Peter’s
11.00am   Mass in St Peter’s (Pupils only)             
Confessions will only be available on request.

Coming to St Peter’s for Mass:
Even as we come out of lockdown, it is important to stick to the following guidelines:
+ Do not come to church if you are unwell, self-
Isolating, shielding or returning from a    
country where you have to quarantine
+ You should wear a face covering
+ Sanitise your hands on the way in and way out
+ Observe the one way system
+ Observe social distancing – make sure there is  
an empty bench between you and anyone
else in the Church and keep away from the
centre aisle.
+ Any printed materials you touch (Newsletters
etc) place in a bin or take home with you.
+ Observe social distancing as you come into
church, as you come forward for communion
and, very importantly as you leave the church.  
If you are driving, you will need to buzz security at the white gates. 

This Sunday
Is the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time.   Ordinary time continues until the Feast of Christ the King in November.   The gospel from Mark Jesus explains about the mystery of the Kingdom of God.

The 11am Mass
This Sunday the 11 am Mass will be for pupils only.  

Fr Tim Away
Fr Tim is away on his annual retreat until Thursday.   During his absence the weekday Masses will be replaced with communion services.   Today Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ will celebrate the Vigil and Sunday Masses.   There is NO benediction this Saturday.

Weekday Masses
This week the Mass at 8am on Tuesday and Wednesday be replaced by a communion service. On Friday Mass will be at 8am as usual.

Next Sunday
Is the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time.   In the gospel Jesus calms a storm.

Weddings here at St Peter’s
Please pray for Owen Thomas and Miranda Thompson who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in St Peter’s last weekend.   Next weekend Joshua Layland and Emily Holden will be marrying here.   Current restrictions restrict weddings to just 30 guests.   A further 17 weddings are scheduled to be held in St Peter’s over the course of this year.

Fr Tim’s availability
If you need to contact Fr Tim, please leave a message on the parish phone line.   He checks this regularly and will get back to you promptly.   However, remember he is away until Thursday.

Club Day
This year St Peter’s Club is celebrating their annual feast day, starting with Mass in St Peter’s at 10am on Saturday 26th June.   We are hoping that by then social distancing restrictions will have eased.

On Line Jesuit Pastoral Conference
This conference is taking place by Zoom on Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th June, on both days from 7pm to 9pm.   We are hoping that by sharing with other Jesuit parishes we can make our own parish stronger.   If you would like to take part, please let Niall Macfarlane know.