In today's Gospel Jesus gives a stark warning to those who wish to follow him. Jesus had been drawing great crowds, he had been performing amazing miracles and his teaching must have been inspiring to hear. As Luke describes it, following Jesus must have been exciting, exhilarating, even fun. Today's Gospel reading comes from the section of Luke's Gospel just before Jesus and his followers set off for Jerusalem to celebrate The Passover. Jesus knows that this journey will end in his death. His teaching in today's Gospel shows him getting his followers ready for the changes they will encounter. Following Jesus will soon mean risking one's reputation and even one's life.

                        Mass Times and Intentions

                        Readers/Special Ministers today

Fr Jim McGrath

You will be pleased to welcome Fr Jim McGrath for Mass this weekend. He has been with us previously and does not have to travel too far from Holmes Chapel to be with us. I am sure you will make him very welcome.

Papal Visit

Handbooks for the Papal Visit are available in the porch. For those attending Hyde Park or the Mass at Cofton Park, or intending to follow events via the media, please do make sure you take a copy. Although there are not copies for everyone, there are enough for one per family or household. A contribution of £2 per copy, if you are able, would cover the costs. Please place in basket provided.

Catholic Children's Society

It is that time of year again, and if you are in possession of a box, please bring it along to Church during September for emptying. There will be coffee after Mass one Sunday in October to return them to you. Thanks for all your support.

Special Ministers & Readers

New Rotas available. If you would prefer a rota sent by email, please send a request and you will be added to the contact list.

Parish AGM

The confirmed date for the delayed Parish Annual General Meeting is Monday 11th October at 7.00pm. The next co-ordinators meeting will be held in the New Year. Some items for the agenda will include Parish finances, Ministers and Liturgy, Catechesis, Social events, Papal visit, LPA and elections to the co-ordinators' group.

Bible Study

There will be a Bible Study meeting on Thursday, 9th September at 10.30am in the Sacristy with Sr Edwards. All are welcome.

RCIA

The first meeting of the RCIA is on Wednesday, 8th September at 7.30pm in the hall. All are welcome.

Wedding bells!

Our warmest good wishes and congratulations to Catherine Dench and David Maden who are getting married at Our Lady and St Peter's Church, Bridlington on Saturday. We wish them every happiness in their home in Knutsford.

St Nicholas High School

Congratulations to all the pupils and staff on their outstanding results in both the A-levels and the GCSEs. Theses results put the school amongst the highest achieving in the country.

Ladies Group

There is a meeting in the parish room on Tuesday 14th September at 2.00pm. the short meeting will be followed by a bring and buy in aid of Sr Pat Story's charity Intercare - Medicines for Africa. All are welcome.

Going into Hospital

If you go into hospital, or are planning to do so, and would like a chaplain's visit, please let your priest know directly. You may do this prior to admission, or on admission, by asking the Ward sister to make contact on your behalf. Tatton Ward will close from September 6th for four months due to insufficient clinical staff cover.

Thank You

For last week's Offertory, the Cafod collection for Pakistan and the proceeds of the Coffee Morning. (Diocese of Shrewsbury is a Registered Charity).