OUR LADY OF LOURDES & ST PETER CHANEL
1st October 2023
Saying ‘Yes’ while meaning ‘No’
‘It is the first son who did the father’s will’, Jesus’ hearers remark. They have understood perfectly and so do we. We see our lives reflected in the mirror of the parable with almost unbearable clarity. We see ourselves agreeing to something, while looking around evasively for an escape, our good excuses for not doing too much, our frequent backing down and lack of courage. How true it is that obedience means action and not simply saying ‘Yes’ or ‘Amen’. How true it is that ‘to do the will of the Father’ means in fact being sorry for saying ‘No’ and working for the fulfilment of the Kingdom and definitely not standing still, secure in a good conscience.
So you who were baptised many years ago, look at yourselves in this mirror, and let the Church of twenty centuries, the Church of the West, look at herself: so financially well off: so rich in tradition and culture. It is possible that the ‘publicans and sinners’, when they repent, will get into the Kingdom before you do. There was great future and promise in the son who said ‘No’ and then changed his mind and went to work in the vineyard after all. It’s so important to say ‘Yes’ and mean ‘Yes’ with our lives.
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There’s a gathering in Rome starting this coming week. It’s to discuss how we might listen to God to speaking to us by listening to one another. That’s what a ‘Synod on synodality’ means. It’s not without difficulties and controversies. We should pray for those taking part. I read and listen to an American lay theologian called Larry Chapp. If you want an informed presentation of the issues, I’d recommend the following:
https://gaudiumetspes22.com/blog/some-thoughts-on-the-synod-as-i-head-to-rome
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Saturday 9.30am Priests of the Yorkshire Brethren
Saturday 6.30pm Living & deceased members of the Cooper, Cowling & McFaul families
Sunday 10.00am People of the Parish
Sunday 6.30pm Alex Jack RIP
Monday 9.30am Philippa Crummay RIP
Tuesday 7.30pm In thanksgiving (JJ)
Wednesday 9.30am Intentions of Terry & Anne Birmingham & family
Thursday
Friday 9.30am For the recently deceased Sisters of Mercy
Saturday 9.30am
Saturday 6.30pm Helen Lewis
Sunday 10.00am People of the Parish
Sunday 6.30pm John Smith RIP
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Friday: 8.30am to 9.15am
Saturday: 10am to 11am
CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 10am to 10.45am; 5.30pm to 6pm
Sunday: 5.30pm to 6pm
READINGS AT MASS
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 God does not dwell on our past nor upon faults of our parents and past generations. If we die in sin, we die for ever. If we renounce our sin and come back to the Lord, we shall ‘certainly live’.
Second Reading: Letter of St Paul to the Philippians 2:1-11 There is glory and there is vainglory. The former is the finding of pleasure in God. The latter is the finding of pleasure in the admiration of others. St Paul calls us to glory by inviting us to follow the example of Christ who emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave and was raised up on high by his Father.
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday: The Holy Guardian Angels.
Wednesday: St Francis of Assisi.
Thursday: St Faustina Kowalska.
Friday: St Bruno.
Saturday: Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Funeral Service for Heather Savege is here on Wednesday 4 October at 3pm.
NOTICES
TEAMS OF OUR LADY
Have you heard of ‘Teams of Our Lady’? They are a loose ‘family’ of groups of married couples who meet monthly for a simple meal, reflection on their lives that month, and prayer. It is simply structured through a Newsletter that is published every few months with readings and prayers. I have been ‘chaplain’ to a ‘Teams’ group for a few years and I think it is a gentle support, both human and spiritual, for married couples and their families. You can learn more by googling ‘Teams of Our Lady GB’. It would be excellent if a few groups of 4 or 5 couples would come together and form some ‘Teams of Our Lady’. Both spouses do not have to be Catholic and you can draw people in from other parishes. Let me know if you are interested.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY APPEAL – FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER
We are invited to fast, give alms (using the CAFOD envelope) and pray for those in need of life’s basics. The Harvest Collection will be at Masses next weekend. Dr Nasha’s mobile medical clinic gets life-saving help to where it’s needed most – fast. When her team arrived in Meera’s village in Pakistan after it had been destroyed by flooding, Meera rushed to the clinic to get her children the treatment they needed. Please take part in the Fast Day so that more families can get the expert help they need. Thank you for your generosity.
YOUTH DAY IN SCARBOROUGH
The Youth Club invite other youngsters (aged 10+) to join them for a Youth Day in Scarborough on Saturday 14 October. Minibuses depart at 8.45pm and return for 5.30pm. Includes talks, Mass, sports & icecream at the Harbour Bar. See Fr William or Michelle for a Consent Form.
WE ARE STARTING A CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 10AM MASS
From Sunday 15 October there will be a ‘Liturgy of the Word’ for children under first holy communion age at the Sunday 10am Mass. It will take place initially in the Parish Room through the door next to the toilets. If necessary, we will move it to the Parish Social Centre next door. Please spread the word to families with young children.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION AT THICKET CARMELITE PRIORY
On Tuesday October 24, 10.30am-3.30pm, includes Mass; on ‘The Beatitudes’ led by Fr John Farrell OP (Leicester Priory). Further details please contact Patrick Doyle 01430 431870
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
A group is meeting every Saturday (except 14 October) at 115 Cottingham Road at 11.30am. We will be following the ‘Sycamore Course’. Let Fr William know if you would like to come along.
HULL CATHOLIC YOUTH CLUB
Takes place on Friday evenings at 7.15pm in the Parish Hall behind our church. Contact Michelle at mixieblob@gmail.com for details.
PLEASE BUY A CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER
Please buy a weekly Catholic newspaper. In the activity of the Catholic Church we see what God in Jesus has done, is doing and wants us to do. The Universe is a weekly publication. The Catholic Herald is monthly.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PARISH
Sunday 24 September: £360.52
For Weekly envelopes speak to Fr William or Margaret Crummay.
For a Standing Order:
Barclays Bank, Middlesbrough. Sort code: 20-56-90. Account name: ‘Diocese of Middlesbrough’. Account number 43496074
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO PAY TAX AND HAVE FILLED IN A GIFT AID FORM
We have received a payment of £6,205.51 from the Inland Revenue for the Tax Year 2022-2023. If you pay tax and would like the parish to receive that tax you pay on your offertory gift, please speak to Fr William or Margaret Crummay. And if you fill in your own Tax Return Form and need to know the total of tax paid that we have received, we can easily provide that information.
CONTACT DETAILS:
115 Cottingham Road HULL HU5 2DH
Telephone: 01482 343216
Email address: chanelparishhull@gmail.com
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Fr William Massie (Parish Priest)
BIDDING PRAYERS FOR SUNDAY MASS TO BE PRAYED AT HOME
The Holy Spirit has come to the world, though many reject him because of the hardness of their hearts. Let us pray to be open to his gifts.
For the grace to hear the prophetic voice of the Holy Spirit wherever it sounds, especially in the teaching of Christ’s Church [pause].
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
That we may see more clearly the inequality and injustice of the world and that we may give practical help for the well-being of others.
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
For leaders of every nation: that they may show responsibility, compassion and integrity to all peoples.
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
For those who are finding their work hard at this time, whether in the workplace or at school or college: may the Holy Spirit, the Counsellor, renew their faith, hope and love.
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
For those preparing to take part in the forthcoming Synod in Rome: that the Holy Spirit will prepare them to listen to His word and heed His prompting.
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
That our sick may know healing and peace: especially those of our own families & parishes [pause].
Lord, hear us. LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
For those who have died recently, especially Heather Savege and Philippa Crummay; and for those whose anniversaries occur about this time. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. AMEN.
Mary’s life was prophecy, poverty and charity. Let us ask for her help. HAIL, MARY…
Let us pray for our own intentions.
Father, you call us through your word in the scriptures and through your Spirit in the world. Grant us the grace to hear and see you wherever we are. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.