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Extracts from Pope Francis’ message through the season of creation……
Extracts from
Pope Francis’
Message for
the Season of Creation
(Sept 1 – Oct
4 2023)
Week 3
Secondly, let us add to the flow of this mighty river by
transforming our lifestyles. Starting from grateful wonder at the Creator and
his creation, let us repent of our ecological sins. These sins harm the world
of nature and our fellow men and women. With the help of God’s grace, let us
adopt lifestyles marked by less waste and unnecessary consumption, especially
where the processes of production are toxic and unsustainable. Let us be as
mindful as we can about our habits and economic decisions so that all can
thrive – our fellow men and women wherever they may be, and future generations
as well. Let us cooperate in God’s ongoing creation through positive choices:
using resources with moderation and a joyful sobriety, disposing and recycling
waste, and making greater use of available products and services that are
environmentally and socially responsible.
"Come and See"
Enquirers
Group for Vocations to the Priesthood
Our next
"Come and See" event for Vocations to the Priesthood will take place
on Saturday 14th October at St Augustine's, in Manchester. The session
will begin with Evening Prayer and a period of Adoration, before the
chance to discuss the vocation to the priesthood over a meal.
Mass for the Feast of Our
Lady of Walsingham
Saturday 23rd
September 2023, 3pm
St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, Collyhurst, M4 4FA
A special
celebration Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham will be taking place
on Saturday 23rd September. Our afternoon of prayer begins at 2.30pm with the
Rosary, before Mass begins at 3pm. There will also be an opportunity for
confession. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments after Mass.
A reminder – on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, there is half an our of
Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament, if you can join us that would be
wonderful. If you are unable to come to church but would like to join in this
prayer time, it is live streamed – please go to the web site and follow the
link to the live streaming.
Peace be with
you
A whole day retreat on the
14th November at Theodore House, Stonyhurst. See Mary Farmer for more details.