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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26 January 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 26th | 09:00 | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Our Parish Family | R-Mike Regan, Lisa Senior M-Jan Armstrong, S Graham, N Johnson |
| Sun 26th | 11:00 | Moira and Wilf Duddy | R-School Children M-Sue Reeves, Ann Long, Louise Culshaw | |
| Mon 27th | 09.30 | Nancy Haizlip Intentions | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 28th | 19.00 | St Thomas Aquinas | MASS IN LYMM | |
| Wed 29th | 09.30 | Allen Oakes (Anniv) | ||
| Thurs 30th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 31st | NOON | St John Bosco | RQUIEM: Margaret Weir | |
| Sat 1st | NOON | Mother Regina CP | ||
| Sun 2nd | 09.00 | Presentation of the Lord | Jim Quinn | R-Jane McKenna Peter Swift M-J Gibbons, B Groarke, S Gardiner |
| Sun 2nd | 11:00 | Our Parish Family | R-J Armstrong, Alice Bailey M-Eve Nichols, Andrea Ross, Hilary Heap |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Margaret Weir who has died and all whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Frank Manning, Eddie O’Donnell, Paul Condon, Bernard McCauley, Joan Harris, Pate Delaney, Mary Bowden, May Rimmer may they rest in peace.
All the children who are enrolling today for the Sacraments of Forgiveness and Holy Communion.
News and Information
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday, 30 January in the hall.
PRIESTS RETIREMENT FUND: There will be a retiring collection after all Masses today to support our retired priests in the Diocese.
CAMBODIA LINK: We now have a special bank account for our link with Fr Totet and his work in Cambodia. When he visited last year, we promised to help him raise $40,000 to build a classroom to support his work with children. If you would like to donate, please make cheques payable to “Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia Link.” Cash Donations would be welcomed and if you would be interested in taking out a standing order to make a regular donation please give your name to Fr David. You can also make payments direct via BACS to Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia Link, Lloyds Bank, Account No. 68321468; Sort Code 30-15-52. I am grateful that our Ladies Group have donated £100 from their Christmas Meal and Lymm Coffee Morning has donated £400.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLY YEAR: A special day will be held at St Joseph’s, Stockport next Saturday, 1 February to introduce the Jubilee Year 2025. The day will begin with Mass at 10am and will include presentations by our catechetical, Marriage and Family Life, Cafod and Caritas Teams. All are welcome.
ST VINCENT’S PRE-SCHOOL: If any parents have younger children who are due to start Pre-school before September 2025, please ensure that their child’s name is on the waiting list.
We are starting a Holiday Club from the spring half term in February. This is for children up to the age of 5 who are attending either St Vincent’s Pre-school or the reception class in St Vincent’s Primary School. The club will run for 47 weeks per year, closing for 2 weeks at Christmas and the last 2 weeks of the summer holidays.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOKS are available on the table in the porch priced £7. These contain information about all the parishes of the Diocese, together with information about all diocesan agencies and groups.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on Saturdays from 11.30am-12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 19 January 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 19th | 09:00 | 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Our Parish Family | R-J Rowley, M McCorkell M-John Gibbons, A Jones, V Williamson |
| Sun 19th | 11:00 | Michael Lynch | R-Tim Storrie, Brenda Pozzoni M-A Ross, Eve Nichols, Hilary Heap | |
| Mon 20th | 09.30 | Jeryl & Lincy’s Intentions | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 21st | NOON | REQUIEM: Cheryl Ryder | ||
| Wed 22nd | 09.30 | MASS IN SCHOOL | Shrewsbury Secular Clergy Fund | |
| Thurs 23rd | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 24th | 09.30 | St Francis de Sales | Graham Miller | |
| Sat 25th | NOON | Conversion of St Paul | Mother Monica CP | |
| Sun 26th | 09.00 | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Our Parish Family | R-Mike Regan, Lisa Senior M-Jan Armstrong, S Graham, N Johnson |
| Sun 26th | 11:00 | Moira and Wilf Duddy | R-School Children M-Sue Reeves, Ann Long, Louise Culshaw |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Cheryl Irene Ryder who has died and all whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Mary O’Reilly, Mary O’Callaghan, Frances Ford, Kathleen West, Dora D’Arcy, Max Burrows, Frank Hughes, John Thomas Graham, Peter Kerr. may they rest in peace.
Congratulations and welcome to Rois Elizabeth Lynch who was baptised last Sunday.
News and Information
FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETINGS will begin this Thursday, 23 January at 7pm in the hall. The Mass of Enrolment will be at 11am next Sunday. Full details of the programme of preparation for first Forgiveness and first Holy Communion will be given at the meeting.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meet will be at 7pm this Wednesday, 22 January in the hall.
PRIESTS RETIREMENT FUND: There will be a retiring collection after all Masses next Sunday to support our retired priests in the Diocese.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOKS are available on the table in the porch priced £7. These contain information about all the parishes of the Diocese, together with information about all diocesan agencies and groups.
CAMBODIA LINK: We now have a special bank account for our link with Fr Tote and his work in Cambodia. When he visited last year, we promised to help him raise $40,000 to build a classroom to support his work with children. If you would like to make a donation, please make cheques payable to “Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia Link.” Cash Donations would be welcomed and if you would be interested in taking out a standing order to make a regular donation please give your name to Fr David.
MASS ON WEDNESDAY will be in school, but you are all welcome to join us.
ST VINCENT’S PRE-SCHOOL: If any parents have younger children who are due to start Pre-school before September 2025, please ensure that their child’s name is on the waiting list.
We are starting a Holiday Club from the spring half term in February. This is for children up to the age of 5 who are attending either St Vincent’s Pre-school or the reception class in St Vincent’s Primary School. The club will run for 47 weeks per year, closing for 2 weeks at Christmas and the last 2 weeks of the summer holidays.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on Saturdays from 11.30am-12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.
Baptism of the Lord – 12 January 2025
Mass Times And Intentions
| Sun 12th | 09:00 | Baptism of the Lord | Our Parish Family | R-P Longinotti, G McCreesh M-Jan Armstrong, S Jones, B Groarke |
| Sun 12th | 11:00 | Raymond Boyes | R-Peter Daly, Angela Perls, M-Sue Reeves, Hilary Heap, Ann Long | |
| Mon 13th | NO MASS TODAY | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | ||
| Tue 14th | 19.00 | EUCHARISTIC SERVICE | ||
| Wed 15th | NO MASS TODAY | |||
| Thurs 16th | 09.30 | EUCHARISTIC SERVICE | ||
| Fri 17th | St Anthony Abbot | NO MASS TODAY | ||
| Sat 18th | NO MASS TODAY | |||
| Sun 19th | 09.00 | 2ND Sunday in Ordinary Time | Our Parish Family | R-J Rowley, M McCorkell M-John Gibbons, A Jones, V Williamson |
| Sun 19th | 11:00 | Michael Lynch | R-Tim Storrie, Brenda Pozzoni M-A Ross, Eve Nichols, Hilary Heap |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Cheryl Irene Ryder who has died and all whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Anthony Barrton, Pat Colquoun, Albert Sanderson, Lhind Chesters, Michael Boston, John Selby, Celia Day, Cathleen O’Brien, Sheila Ryan, Ivy Hackling, Bernard Tickle, Brian Brownbill, Beryl Cooper, may they rest in peace.
News and Information
FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETINGS will begin on Thursday, 23 January at 7pm in the hall. Full details of the programme of preparation for first Forgiveness and first Holy Communion will be given then.
CRIB OFFERINGS go to support the work of Caritas with poor and vulnerable families in our Diocese. This is your last opportunity to visit the Crib and contribute.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Apologies that our last meeting was cancelled this was due to the icy conditions. Our next meet will be at 7pm on Wednesday, 22 January in the hall.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOKS are available on the table in the porch priced £7. These contain information about all the parishes of the Diocese, together with information about all diocesan agencies and groups.
THE SVP would like to collect old used Christmas cards. These can be reused and sold to raise funds for charities. A basket will be provided. After Christmas at the Piety Stall.
ST VINCENT’S PRE-SCHOOL: If any parents have younger children who are due to start Pre-school before September 2025, please ensure that their child’s name is on the waiting list.
We are starting a Holiday Club from the spring half term in February. This is for children up to the age of 5 who are attending either St Vincent’s Pre-school or the reception class in St Vincent’s Primary School. The club will run for 47 weeks per year, closing for 2 weeks at Christmas and the last 2 weeks of the summer holidays.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on Saturdays from 11.30am-12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.
Epiphany of the Lord – 5 January 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 5th | 09:00 | Epiphany of the Lord | Our Parish Family | R-Sheila Flynn, Peter Pozzoni M-V Williamson, N Johnson M Prescott |
| Sun 5th | 11:00 | Tony Ranfield (Anniv) | R-John Armstrong, Alice Bailey M- E Nichols, A Ross, Louise Culshaw | |
| Mon 6th | 09.30 | Jack Fulke | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 7th | 19.00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 8th | 09.30 | Reardon Family | ||
| Thurs 9th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 10th | 09.30 | Judi Weible | ||
| Sat 11th | NOON | Bailey Family | ||
| Sun 12th | 09.00 | Baptism of the Lord | Our Parish Family | R-P Longinotti, G McCreesh M-Jan Armstrong, S Jones, B Groarke |
| Sun 12th | 11:00 | Raymond Boyes | R-Peter Daly, Angela Perls, M-Sue Reeves, Hilary Heap, Ann Long |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Cheryl Irene Ryder who has died and all whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Tony Ranfield, Leonard Gregory, Liam Ward, Nancy Haynes, Michael McGowan, Eileen Mary Carter, Teresa Kubiak, George Poyner, Bob Cullen, John Duffy, may they rest in peace.
News and Information
FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETINGS will begin on Thursday, 23 January at 7pm in the hall. Full details of the programme of preparation for first Forgiveness and first Holy Communion will be given then.
CRIB OFFERINGS go to support the work of Caritas with poor and vulnerable families in our Diocese.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday, 9 January in the hall.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOKS are available on the table in the porch priced £7. These contain information about all the parishes of the Diocese, together with information about all diocesan agencies and groups.
THE SVP would like to collect old used Christmas cards. These can be reused and sold to raise funds for charities. A basket will be provided. After Christmas at the Piety Stall.
MISSIO RED BOXES: Many thanks to those who returned their Red Boxes. A total of £109.70 has been sent to support the work of APF. Your boxes can be collected from the porch.
ST VINCENT’S PRE-SCHOOL: If any parents have younger children who are due to start Pre-school before September 2025, please ensure that their child’s name is on the waiting list.
We are starting a Holiday Club from the spring half term in February. This is for children up to the age of 5 who are attending either St Vincent’s Pre-school or the reception class in St Vincent’s Primary School. The club will run for 47 weeks per year, closing for 2 weeks at Christmas and the last 2 weeks of the summer holidays.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on Saturdays from 11.30am-12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.