33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year of St. Matthew-Year A) Services This Week

Our Lady of Good Counsel
& Guardian Angels Parish

54 Harvey Street,
Elton, Bury BL8 2RD
Tel: 0161 764 1630
Email: [email protected]
Parish website:
www.guardianangels-parish.org
Parish Twitter: @olgcga
Diocesan website:
www.salforddiocese.org.uk
Newsletter for the weekend 15th/16th November 2014

33rd Sunday of Ordinary time (Year of St. MatthewYear A)
PLEASE REMEMBER
IN PRAYER
THIS WEEKENDS
SCRIPTURES
OUR SICK:
Fr Francis Fitzpatrick,
Bro. Nicholas Hutchinson,
David Lindley, Ann McGuigan,
Michael Dewsnap, Barbara
Kendall, Mary McSherry, Dominic
Gamble, Geraldine Short, Rita
Deegan, Eileen Cock, Angela
Rogers, Gladys Abram, Derek
Simpson, Becky Bolton, Baby
Eliza May Lyne, Margaret Reilly.
Elaine Hardman.
LATELY DECEASED
Irene Allen
Anna Shanley
Margaret Kynaston
Connie Edwards
Mary Reynolds
Mary Scully
Simon Kelly
ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Ellen Brady
Jessie Birch
Matthew & Winifred Hynes
1st Reading: Proverbs 31:1013, 19-20. 30-31 The value of a

worthy woman is beyond measure.
Psalm 128: O blessed are those
who fear the Lord
2nd Reading: 1 Thess 5: 1-6
The day of the Lord will com like
a thief in the night.
Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30 The
parable of the talents
Let us prayer especially for peace in

the troubled places of the world and
all members of our armed forces
To include someone on the prayer list
please give their name to Fr. Paul, put
it through the letterbox of the Parish
Office, call the Office on:
0161 764 1630 or e-mail to
[email protected]
Please use the
White Mass Intention
envelopes for Mass
intentions which you will
find in the porches. Thank you.
When adding the name of someone
sick please ensure that you have their
permission (or the permission of their
family). The list is updated each week.
and because of space the names of the
sick will be removed from the list after
four weeks. You can ask for them to
be added again.
NEXT WEEKENDS
SCRIPTURES (Year A)
1st Reading: Ezekiel 34: 1112,15-17
Psalm 23
2nd Reading:1 Cor 15: 20-26,28
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
'CIRCLE OF PRAYER'
St Theresa of Lisieux
Deanery
For the week beginning Sunday
16th November we pray for the
Residents and priests of Nazareth
House Nursing Home, Prestwich.
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@olgcga for reminders and updates on parish events.
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Evangelisation: @SalfordDFE
You are now able to access the parish newsletter from our
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SERVICES THIS WEEK

Saturday 15th November: 33rd Sunday of Ordinary
Time
7.00 pm: Mass
Sunday 16th November: 33rd Sunday of Ordinary
Time
8.45 am: Mass
10.30 am: Mass
12.15 pm: Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism
Monday 17th November: St Hugh of Lincoln
9.15 am: Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 18th November: The Dedication of the
Basilicas of Sts Peter & Paul.
7.00pmMass
Wednesday 19th November:
9.30am: Funeral Mass for Margaret Kynaston
Thursday 20th November:
9.15am: Eucharistic Service
Friday 21st November: Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
11.00am: Funeral Mass for Irene Allen
12.00 noon: Eucharistic Adoration begins
7.00 pm: Eucharistic Adoration ends with Night Prayer
of the Church
Saturday 22nd November:
10.00 am: Eucharistic Adoration begins
6.30 pm: Eucharistic Adoration ends
7.00 pm: Mass
Sunday 23rd November:
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe
8.45 am: Mass
10.30 am: Mass
12.15 pm: Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism
2.00 pm Eucharistic Adoration begins
6.00 pm Eucharistic Adoration ends with Evening
Prayer of Christ the King and Benediction.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 15th November: No Confessions
Saturday 22nd November Confessions - 6.00 pm
The Rosary (for the sick and peace)
Monday 7.00 pm In Church
Flowers on the Sanctuary.
If you would like to have the flowers on
the sanctuary in memory of someone or
something special just let Fr Paul or Sharon know and
they will arrange it.
A DAY OUT ON THE MINIBUS

Next outing: Monday 1st December, Destination: Boundary Mill Store,
Colne, Departs: Parish Centre Car Park at 10.30 am, Driver and copilot: Pat and Sue.
Suggested donation towards fuel: 5.00
ALL PLACES ARE NOW TAKEN
Awakening Faith and Seeking Christ

NO MEETING THIS WEEK
next meeting: Thursday 27th November
The Clusterers
Thursday 20th November
Holcombe & Stubbins (Moderate) Leader: David Willis (764 0127)
10.00am Start from Guardian Angels car park
WEEKLY OFFERINGS
The Offertory Collection for: 8th/9th November was:
Envelopes: 954.80 Loose: 342.62
TOTAL: 1297.42
Thank you for your generosity.
If you wish to join the Gift Aid scheme please see Fr Paul at the back of
Church after Mass. It only takes a couple of seconds!
THE NEW YORK MARATHON
& THE GOOD LIFE ORPHANAGE
Congratulation to Sinead who took part
in the New York Marathon recently raising funds for the Good Life Orphanage.
To date, Sinead has raised 1558.00 sponsorship for the orphanage. She
also asked that we pass on a big thank you to everyone in the parish who
has sponsored her.)
If you sponsored Sinead, but havent given the money in yet, you can do
so by ticking paid on the sponsorship form, and putting the money in the
bag on the clipboard at the back of church or popping it in a envelope
marked Marathon and put it through the Office letter-box.
Did you know that?
St Gabriels are celebrating Interfaith Week Monday 17th November - Friday 21st November. The pupils will be learning about a
variety of world religions in their lessons during this week with the aim
to promote community cohesion.
In addition to this on Thursday 20th November at 12.35 - 1.15pm
we will be offering the pupils the chance to spend some time in prayer
and reflection in a 'Prayer for World Peace' event. On Friday 21st November at 12.35-1.35pm we will be holding a social event where pupils
can sample some food from other cultures and examine religious artefacts from world religions.
The School would welcome any parishioners from our parish to
join them for these events, but please let them know when you are visiting the school. Please contact Mrs Middleton at St Gabriels on 0161
764 3186.
THE TEN WEEK DRAW
WEEK FOR RESULTS 9th NOVEMBER
1st Prize:
50 No
468 Pat Martin
Agent:
Bernard Chew
2nd Prize
25 No
456 Sylvia OShaughnessy
Agent:
John Simpson
Join us in the Parish Centre after the 10.30 am Mass for tea and coffee
and the draw!
THE CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD will soon be starting the 8.45 am Mass. Please watch this space for details of the next
meeting for those who would like to be involved or would simply like to
find out more details.
PARISH DIARY
Sunday 16th November
9.30 am1.00 pm: Our Christmas Extravaganza
Please support this fund-raiser event.
Tuesday 18th November
Tuesday Club: Lunch/bingo
UCMNatter Night
7.45 pm Meeting re: Christmas Liturgies (Parish House)
Friday 21stSunday 23rd November
Annual Weekend of Eucharistic Adoration (full details on
page 3)
Sunday 23rd NovemberChrist the King
10.30 am Mass: Annual Mass with and for the Bereaved
Tuesday 25th November
Tuesday ClubQUIZ
Wednesday 26th November
7.30 pm Book Club in the Parish Centre
Thursday 27th November
5.30 pm St Gabriels H.S. Full Governors Meeting
Saturday 29th November
2.00 pm Advent Wreath Making and Family Cribs making
in the Parish Centre (see page 4 for full details)
Sunday 30th November1st Sunday of Advent
Welcome Sunday (more details to follow)
Monday 1st December
Parish Minibus outing to Boundary Mill (sign up sheet at
the back of church)
Monday 8th December
The installation of our new Bishop, Bishop John Arnold at
Salford Cathedral. (Admission strictly by ticket only)
Friday 12th December
7.30 pm: Sean Ruane in Concert (tickets now available)
Wednesday 17th December
7.00 pm: Advent Parish Reconciliation Service
Thursday 18th December
9.15 am: End of Term Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes School
Friday 19th December
9.15 am: End of Term Mass at Guardian Angels School
Sunday 21st December
After the 10.30 am Mass: The BIG DRAW of the Ten
Week Draw
33rd Sunday of the Year

If you wish to contribute to the View from
the Pew, please contact the Parish Office.
These are anonymous comments from

parishioners.
The readings today are all about staying awake, alert
and working, mentally and physically. In the full version of
chapter 31 of the book of Proverbs the care for the servants'
well-being is also mentioned several times and that Ripe
wisdom governs her speech, but it is kindly instruction she
gives. The chapter sums up all the housewife's talents and
counts her husband lucky.
The second reading contains a warning not to sit
back and relax, but to spend the days working for God:
everyday work and striving to do good.
The Gospel points to the good we can spread by
using our talents to improve the world, directly or indirectly. It is not the number of talents we have, but the good
the world receives from them. The parable sounds like an
example of use it or lose it!
Question of the Week in the light of todays liturgy

(16th November)
Identify five, two or even one talent the Master has entrusted to
you. How am I investing those talents.
GUARDIAN ANGELS
PARiSH
YOGA CLASS
Each Friday 9.0010.00 am in the Parish Centre.
NOVEMBER
THE MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE
and the ANNUAL MASS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE
BEEN BEREAVED DURING THE LAST TWELVE
MONTHS.
Our Annual Mass with the Bereaved will take place on
Sunday 23rd November at the 10.30am Mass. During the
Mass we will remember by name all those whose funerals
have taken place here since last November. We have written
to all the families that have had a funeral here at Guardian
Angels since November last year.
We are also always conscious that members of our
parish suffer bereavement, but perhaps
their parent or family member lived away
from here so, if you would like us to
pray for a member of your family who has
died in the past 12 months at our Annual
Mass for the Bereaved, please complete the
tear off slip below and return it to the Parish Office no later than Wednesday 19th
November (so that lists can be typed up etc).
Also, throughout the Month of November we will have our customary Book of Remembrance at
the front of Church, where you can write in the names of
your loved ones who have died, and we are all able to pray
for each others loved ones.
---------------------------------------ANNUAL MASS FOR THE BEREAVED.
Please include:
.............
(deceased)
who died on (date)..
in the Prayers on Sunday 23rd November at the 10.30 am
Mass
Parishioners Name:
.
The Deceaseds Relationship to you:
.
Please return this slip
to the Parish Office no later than
Wednesday 19th November.
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Jam Jars
Y 16th
SUNDA BER.
NOVEM 1.00 pm
9.30 am Centre.
In the Pa
rish
Bacon Butties
and Hot dogs
Win Fruit or
flowers)
Pick a name
C a fe
Wrapping paper
es
Gam
Childrens gifts
as
Tombol
Visit Santa in his Grotto
And lots, lots more !!!
FREE ADMISSION
Annual Weekend of Eucharistic Adoration.
Christ the King Weekend
Friday 21st NovemberSunday 23rd November
2014
Please put next weekend in your diary, and try to plan some time
when you can come to Church and spend time in silent prayer
before the Blessed Sacrament. The lists for signing are available at the back of the church now.
Parish Groups.
Each year I mention this in the newsletter but I think it would
be a very powerful witness for each of our groups/ministries to
be together in the Church in prayer at a specific time during the
weekendcould the individual group leaders arrange this
please?
Times of Adoration:
Friday: 12.00 noon (after the 11.00 am Funeral Mass)
until 7.00 pm when we have Night Prayer of the Church to
close Adoration
Saturday: Adoration from 10.00 am until 6.30 pm
Sunday: Adoration from 2.00 pm until 6.00 pm when we
close with Evening Prayer of the Feast of Christ the King,
and Benediction.
GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH
Proudly Presents:
Sean Ruane in Concert
Sacred Art and Sacred Arias
(First half of the programme)
Popular Songs (some from the Shows)
(Second half of the programme)
Friday 12th December.
7.30 pm in the Church
15.00 a ticket
(includes mulled wine and mince pies in the Parish
Centre at the end of the concert)
Sean is an international, professional opera
singer. He studied at the RNCM and at the prestigious academy for Puccini singers in Tuscany.
After making his debut in 2001, Sean has worked
all over Europe, the United States, Russia, Australia and New Zealand at some of the worlds
most prestigious venues, and at many international sporting events.
Sean was heavily involved with our Diocesan Relay of Prayer.
Tickets now on sale at the back of church and from the Office.
Family Crib Relay

(A new exciting venture for the families of our Parish)
Come together as a family to re-discover the true meaning of
the first Christmas.
We did this last year, but started it a little lateonly managed a
week of Advent! We want to do it throughout the whole of advent.
Come to the Parish Centre on Saturday 29th of November at 2.00 pm
(the same time as Advent wreath making), to paint the prepared crib
figures and then cribs & figures will be blessed. All are welcome to
help paint the crib figures, Vincent Van Gogh skills are not required!!!
You don't need to be involved in the painting to be involved in the Crib
Relay, just fill in the form below
The cribs will then be sent home with one family, the idea being
that they can then take a little time that night to discuss together the
story of the first Christmas and the Nativity scene, and say a prayer
together (everything will be provided by us).
The crib is then packed away and the next day it is delivered to
the next family on the list, if they are not in it could, at a pinch, be left
on the doorstep as a gift, and then that family repeat the story-telling
and discussion about the crib, and then the process continues.
Each family keeps the crib for only one night as we share this
relay amongst the families in the Parish taking part.
This continues until the final family brings the crib back to
church for one of the Masses on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
If you would like to join in the Family Crib Relay, just fill out this slip
and either give it Fr Paul or Sharon after Mass or post it through the
Parish Office letter-box no later than Wednesday 26th November.
Name of Family..
Address...
E-mail.
Telephone No.
GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH

ADVENT WREATHS
SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2014
ORDER FORM
8.00 FOR THE FULL KIT
(STILL A GREAT PRICE!!!)
(There is a 1.00 donation for the Good Life Orphanage
included in the 8.00 price)
(please tick the items you want us to order for you)
DISH
1.50
OASIS
1.50
CANDLES
5.00
TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDED:

..
(If you are not ordering the full kit but would like to make a
donation please indicate how much you are including here
)
NAME: .........................................................................
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED ORDER FORM
AND MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED ADVENT
WREATHS TO THE PARISH OFFICE NO LATER
THAN SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER.
ADVENT WREATH MAKING IS IN THE
PARISH CENTRE ON SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER:
BEGINNING AT 2.00 pm
THE BLESSING OF THE WREATHS TAKES PLACE AT
APPROXIMATELY 3.003.15 pm
ITS GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
COME AND JOIN US
(if you have never been before, there will be experienced
advent wreath makers present who will be delighted to help
you).
If you have some nice greenery in your garden and especially holly with berries on it, please bring some along to
put in the centre of the hall for everyone to share!
MINIBUS DRIVERS
If you cannot fulfil your rota duty, please arrange a swap
with another team. Thanks.
This weeks team: Joe and Sarah Farry
Next weeks team: Marcia & Lawrence Cook
GETTING MARRIED
AT GUARDIAN ANGEL
Now that the 2014 Wedding Season has
come to a close at Guardian Angels, we start planning and preparing for the 2015 Wedding Season!
All those who have already booked their wedding for
2015 with Fr Paul will be receiving a letter very soon with the
details of the Marriage Preparation Day.
If you are planning on getting married here in 2015,
and haven't booked the wedding in, please contact the Parish
Office (0161 764 1630) as soon as possible. It is a diocesan
regulation that 6 months notice must be given to enable all
couples to take part in preparation for celebrating the sacrament.
ITEMS FOR THE NEWSLETTER
Please submit all items for inclusion in the newsletter to the
Parish Office no later than Wednesday evening.
Either pop them through the Office letter-box or e-mail them
in. Anything received after Wednesday evening cant be guaranteed to make it into the next weekends newsletter.

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Our Lady of Good Counsel

& Guardian Angels Parish

Newsletter for the weekend 15th/16th November 2014

1st Reading: Proverbs 31:1013, 19-20. 30-31 The value of a

Let us prayer especially for peace in

To receive our Parish Newsletter by e-mail each weekend,

SERVICES THIS WEEK

A DAY OUT ON THE MINIBUS

Awakening Faith and Seeking Christ

33rd Sunday of the Year

These are anonymous comments from

Question of the Week in the light of todays liturgy

Visit Santa in his Grotto

And lots, lots more !!!

GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH

Family Crib Relay

GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH

TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDED:

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