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Fourth Sunday in Lent – 30 March 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 30th | 09:00 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Our Parish Family | R- M McCorkell, P Longinotti; M-N Johnson, John Gibbons, B Groarke |
| Sun 30th | 11:00 | Mother Regina CP | R-School Children M-Sue Reeves, Eve Nichols, John Long | |
| Mon 31st | 09.30 | Sally Johnson | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 1st | 19.00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 2nd | 09.30 | Jack Duxbury | ||
| Thurs 3rd | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 4th | 09.30 | Marie Prescott and Family | ||
| Sat 5th | NOON | Christopher Regan (Anniv) | ||
| Sun 6th | 09.00 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Our Parish Family | R- Regan, J Rowley, M-J Armstrong, S Gardiner, V Williamson |
| Sun 6th | 11:00 | Peter Allen | R-Angela Perls, Tim Storrie, M-Ann Long, Andrea Ross, Hilary Heap |
Please Remember In Your Prayers:
The children who will make their first Confession this Wednesday,
All those who are sick or housebound.
All whose anniversaries occur at this time Alice Mabel Floyd, Agnes Yates, Bob Quinn, Bert Harris, Ronald Dowthwaite, Ted Roberts, Christopher Regan may they rest in peace.
Congratulations and welcome to Remy Paul Bradbury who was baptised last Sunday.
News And Information
PARISH SECRETARY: I am looking to appoint a secretary to help me with the administration of our two parishes. (Based at St Vincent’s). Hours: 12 per week. Rate of pay: £13 per hour. More details can be found via the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ CV’s with a covering letter should be sent to Pauline McCulloch [/webmail/compose?to%5b%5d=recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org]recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date: This Monday 31 March 2025.
NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are available for collection in the porch, and you may start using them from next Sunday 6 April. Your envelope number may have changed. If you are a taxpayer please consider joining the Gift Aid scheme by using envelopes or paying by standing order and completing a Gift Aid form, we can then claim the tax you have paid on your offering from HMRC. For forms or more information contact Ann Long planned.giving@stvincentsknutsford.org
LADIES GROUP COFFEE MORNING AND CAKE SALE this Friday 4 April after 9.30am Mass and until noon. All proceeds this month will go to support Fr Totet and our Cambodia link.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday in the hall.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will follow 9.30am Mass on Wednesdays in Lent.
MANY THANKS for your donations to our Cambodia link Donations can be made by cash or by cheque made payable to Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia link or by BACS to Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia Link, Lloyds Bank; Account No. 68321468; Sort Code 30-15-52.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturdays from 11.30-12Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration.
A SERVICE OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION with the opportunity for individual confession will take place on Wednesday, 9 April at 7pm in Church. A marvellous way to prepare for Holy Week and Easter!
Third Sunday in Lent – 23 March 2025
Mass Times And Intentions
| Sun 23rd | 09:00 | Third Sunday in Lent | Our Parish Family | R-Sheila Flynn S Gardiner M-Helen Broom, Jan Armstrong, A Jones |
| Sun 23rd | 11:00 | David Denne | R-Alice Bailey, Peter Daly M-Eve Nichols, Andrea Ross, Ann Long | |
| Mon 24th | 09.30 | Stanislav Sasimovich | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 25th | 09.30 | Annunciation of the Lord | MASS IN SCHOOL | |
| Wed 26th | 09.30 | James McLaughlin (Anniv) | ||
| Thurs 27th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 28th | 09.30 | Beah Isering | ||
| Sat 29th | NOON | Helen Kelly | ||
| Sun 30th | 09.00 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Our Parish Family | R- M McCorkell, P Longinotti; M-N Johnson, John Gibbons, B Groarke |
| Sun 30th | 11:00 | Mother Regina CP | R-School Children M-Sue Reeves, Eve Nichols, John Long |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
All whose anniversaries occur at this time especially David Denne, Nan Record, Margaret Wakeling, Sean Quin, Reg McGhee, Canon Joe Cahill may they rest in peace.
News and Information
PARISH SECRETARY: I am looking to appoint a secretary to help me with the administration of our two parishes. (Based at St Vincent’s). Hours: 12 per week. Rate of pay: £13 per hour. More details can be found via the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ CV’s with a covering letter should be sent to Pauline McCulloch [/webmail/compose?to%5b%5d=recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org]recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday in the hall.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will follow 9.30am Mass on Wednesdays in Lent.
NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are available for collection in the porch, and you may start using them from 6 April. Your envelope number may have changed. You may like to consider giving by Standing Order rather than envelope. If you are a taxpayer please consider joining the Gift Aid scheme by using envelopes or paying by standing order and completing a Gift Aid form, we can then claim the tax you have paid on your offering from HMRC. For forms or more information contact Ann Long planned.giving@stvincentsknutsford.org
MANY THANKS for your donations to our Cambodia link which have raised £3335 towards our target of $40,000. Donations can be made by cash or by cheque made payable to Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia link.
MANY THANKS for your Family Fast Offerings last Sunday which totalled £761.30. This included £150 from the recent Ladies Coffee Morning and Cake Sale.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturdays from 11.30-12Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration.
Second Sunday in Lent – 16 March 2025
Mass Times And Intentions
| Sun 16th | 09:00 | Second Sunday in Lent | David Gilfillan | R-Peter Swift, Jane McKenna M-J Gibbons, V Williamson, B Groarke |
| Sun 16th | 11:00 | Our Parish Family | R-A Caudwell, John Armstrong M-Ann Long, Sue Reeves, H Heap | |
| Mon 17th | 09.30 | St Patrick | Private Intention (Cuthbert) | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister |
| Tue 18th | 19.00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 19th | 09.30 | St Joseph | Kathleen Frances Thompson | |
| Thurs 20th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 21st | 09.30 | Maria Higgins | ||
| Sat 22nd | NOON | Liam O’Keefe & Family | ||
| Sun 23rd | 09.00 | Third Sunday in Lent | Our Parish Family | R-Sheila Flynn S Gardiner M-Helen Broom, Jan Armstrong, A Jones |
| Sun 23rd | 11:00 | David Denne | R-Alice Bailey, Peter Daly M-Eve Nichols, Andrea Ross, Ann Long |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
All whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Emily Maher, Maria Simpson, Michael Pickup, Elaine Sancto, Jack Rosa, Francisca Balsa, Vourne White, Jane Webster, Ada McNamara may they rest in peace.
Congratulations to Eleanor Cullen & Joseph Jackson who were married here last Saturday.
News and Information
PARISH SECRETARY: I am looking to appoint a secretary to help me with the administration of our two parishes. (Based at St Vincent’s). Hours: 12 per week. Rate of pay: £13 per hour. More details can be found via the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ CV’s with a covering letter should be sent to Pauline McCulloch [/webmail/compose?to%5b%5d=recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org]recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025.
ST VINCENT’S PRE- SCHOOL OPEN AFTERNOON: Friday, 21 March 1pm-3pm. Pop along with your little one and enjoy Easter crafts and meet other parents.We provide fantastic early years provision with our long serving and dedicated staff for children from 2 years plus a holiday club. Let us know if you would like to come cath@stvincentspreschool.co.uk or call 01565 65194.
FAMILY FAST ENVELOPES will be collected after Mass today
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday in the hall.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will follow 9.30am Mass on Wednesdays in Lent.
NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are available for collection in the porch, and you may start using them from 6 April. Your envelope number may have changed. You may like to consider giving by Standing Order rather than envelope. If you are a taxpayer please consider joining the Gift Aid scheme by using envelopes or paying by standing order and completing a Gift Aid form, we can then claim the tax you have paid on your offering from HMRC. For forms or more information contact Ann Long planned.giving@stvincentsknutsford.org
WINE TASTING EVENING. Knutsford Catenians invite you to join us at St Vincent’s Church Hall this Friday 21 March from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Enjoy an informative talk on global winemaking, followed by an extensive wine tasting session accompanied by a delicious charcuterie board. It should be a fun and educational evening. Tickets are £20 per person with proceeds supporting our local SVP. To book email events@knutsford.p17catenians.org.
MANY THANKS for your donations to our Cambodia link which have raised £3335 towards our target of $40,000. Donations can be made by cash or by cheque made payable to Knutsford and Lymm Cambodia link.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturdays from 11.30-12Noon. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration.
First Sunday in Lent – 9 March 2025
Mass Times And Intentions
| Sun 9th | 09:00 | First Sunday in Lent | Margaret Weir | R-Mike Regan, James Rowley M-A Jones, N Johnson, J Long |
| Sun 9th | 11:00 | Our Parish Family | R-Angela Perls, Tim Storrie M-Eve Nichols, Hilary Heap Andrea Ross | |
| Mon 10th | 09.30 | Ann Moya Syers | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 11th | 19.00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 12th | 09.30 | Lauren Sweet | ||
| Thurs 13th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 14th | 09.30 | Josie Moran | ||
| Sat 15th | NOON | Teresa McManus | ||
| Sun 16th | 09.00 | Second Sunday in Lent | David Gilfillan | R-Peter Swift, Jane McKenna M-J Gibbons, V Williamson, B Groarke |
| Sun 16th | 11:00 | Our Parish Family | R-A Caudwell, John Armstrong M-Ann Long, Sue Reeves, H Heap |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
All whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Charles Dakin, Catherine Savage, George Lane, Maureen Cowley, Pat Walley, Frances Healey, Catherine Bowden, Robert Marsh, William Keunen, Ann Syers may they rest in peace.
News and Information
PARISH SECRETARY: I am looking to appoint a secretary to help me with the administration of our two parishes. (Based at St Vincent’s). Hours: 12 per week. Rate of pay: £13 per hour. More details can be found via the Diocesan website https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/latest-vacancies/ CV’s with a covering letter should be sent to Pauline McCulloch [/webmail/compose?to%5b%5d=recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org]recruitment@dioceseofshrewsbury.org Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025.
FAMILY FAST DAY is next Friday. It is a day when we are encouraged to cut back on what we eat and give the money we save to support CAFOD. Envelopes are available in the porch and will be collected after Mass next Sunday.
ST VINCENT’S PRE- SCHOOL OPEN AFTERNOON: Friday, 21 March 1pm-3pm. Pop along with your little one and enjoy Easter crafts and meet other parents.We provide fantastic early years provision with our long serving and dedicated staff for children from 2 years plus a holiday club. Let us know if you would like to come cath@stvincentspreschool.co.uk or call 01565 65194.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will follow 9.30am Mass on Wednesdays in Lent.
FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETING this Thursday, 13 March at 7pm in the hall. We invite Parishioners to pray for the children of our Parish, who are preparing to celebrate their First Forgiveness and First Holy Communion. If you would like to be a prayer sponsor, could you please write your name on the sheet in the porch. Thank You.
MUSIC GROUP AT 11AM MASS: We are not a formal choir but help to lead the singing at the 11am Mass each Sunday and would welcome anyone who enjoys singing to join us, especially with Lent and Easter approaching. Please speak to John after 11am Mass.
WINE TASTING EVENING. Knutsford Catenians invite you to join us at St Vincent’s Church Hall on Friday 21 March from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Enjoy an informative talk on global winemaking, followed by an extensive wine tasting session accompanied by a delicious charcuterie board. It should be a fun and educational evening. Tickets are £20 per person with proceeds supporting our local SVP. To book email events@knutsford.p17catenians.org.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm this Wednesday, 12 March in the hall.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturdays from 11.30-12Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 2 March 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 2nd | 09:00 | Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Our Parish Family | R-L Senior, J Gibbons M-B Groarke Jan Armstrong, V Williamson |
| Sun 2nd | 11:00 | Joe Farrell | R-P Daly, G McCreesh; M-Eve Nichols, Ann Long, Sue Reeves | |
| Mon 3rd | 09.30 | Raymond Boyes | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 4th | 19.00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 5th | 09.30 19.00 | ASH WEDNESDAY DAY OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE | Shrewsbury Secular Clergy Fund Helen Kelly | |
| Thurs 6th | 09.30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 7th | 09.30 | Lorna O’Brien | ||
| Sat 8th | NOON | NUPTIAL MASS | ||
| Sun 9th | 09.00 | First Sunday in Lent | Margaret Weir | R-Mike Regan, James Rowley M-A Jones, N Johnson, J Long |
| Sun 9th | 11:00 | Our Parish Family | R-Angela Perls, Tim Storrie M-Eve Nichols, Hilary Heap Andrea Ross |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
All whose anniversaries occur at this time especially Brian Hurtley, Ted Lowe, Bridget McCormick, Ann Hammond, Raymond Boyes, Joan Bebbington, Westby Thorp, Bernard Gough, Mary Ann Smith, Mona Cavanagh, Francis Rega, Joan Bernadette Floyd, Jack Poyner may they rest in peace.
Congratulations and welcome to Harris Heath Hutchinson who was baptised last Sunday.
News and Information
CAMBODIA LINK: Thank you so much for the many donations I have received to help build the classrooms at the Jesus Farm; already we have raised over £2000. Perhaps during Lent you might consider some sort of sponsored event or fundraising event at home to raise funds. 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.
LADIES GROUP COFFEE MORNING AND CAKE SALE this Friday after 9.30am Mass until 12 Noon. All proceeds this month will go to CAFOD.
ASH WEDNESDAY: This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and is a day of Fasting and Abstinence. There will be Mass at 9.30am & 7pm. Ashes will be distributed at both Masses.
MUSIC GROUP AT 11AM MASS: We are not a formal choir but help to lead the singing at the 11am Mass each Sunday and would welcome anyone who enjoys singing to join us, especially with Lent and Easter approaching. If you would like to support us, please speak to John after 11am Mass.
THE ENQUIRY GROUP: Our next meeting will be at 7pm this Thursday, 6 March in the hall.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: This year the WDOP Ecumenical service has been prepared by the Christian women of the Cook Islands. The service is being held at St. John’s Church on Friday, 7th March, at 1.30pm. When we take part in this service, we will be a part of a wonderful wave of prayer which encircles the globe. All are very welcome. Please contact Marie Prescott on 07970 714221 if you have any queries.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass.