Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles (Year A)
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To the Parish of Our Lady and St Patrick's
with St Mary & St John Southworth (Samlesbury)
in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, England
Serving Walton-le-Dale,
near Preston, since 1855
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Here we enter a new stage of Advent: having spent so much time on the Second Coming, now we look back, to remember the details of the Lord’s First Coming. Today we focus on the characters of Mary and Joseph, and hear of the circumstances surrounding the conception of the child Jesus, and the reaction of Joseph. This mystery springs from the House of David, and so we lead into the Gospel by hearing of the promise that the Messiah would come from that line. The link between the First Reading and the Gospel is quite explicit today, since Matthew actually quotes Isaiah. Joseph, descendant of King David, is invited to take his place in the great story of God’s relationship with the Chosen people. There is great sense of a timeless mystery reaching its focal point, as that which was “promised long ago” (Second Reading) now takes flesh in the womb of Mary.
WEEKLY OFFERING TO GOD
Please continue to make your Offertory donation to God and our Parish each week. This can be done either by putting your offering in the Collection Basket at Saturday/Sunday Mass or, you might consider setting-up a STANDING ORDER with your bank for a monthly amount.
You may view and print-off a STANDING ORDER MADATE for either
St Mary's, Samlesbury HERE
or St Patrick's, Walton-le-Dale HERE
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THE BEST WAY TO FAST
Fast from anger/irritability and be gentle and patient.
Fast from pessimism/negativity and be hopeful.
Fast from worrying and trust in God.
Fast from complaining and live a calm simple life.
Fast from pressure and be prayerful.
Fast from sadness/bitterness and have a happy heart.
Fast from selfishness and be understanding.
Fast from non-forgiveness and seek reconciliation.
Fast from talking and be silent and listen.
Every effort is made to provide a safe and comfortable environment at Our Lady & St Patrick's church, please, do all you can personally to keep yourself and those around you safe.
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- Higher Walton Road
- Walton-le-Dale
- Preston
- Lancs
- PR5 4HD
01772 253709
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