REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY We will remember the victims of war at all Masses Sat/Sun 8/9 November. Church Parade: 10.30am Mass Remembrance Sunday 9 November A wreath will be laid and the 'Last Post' be played at each Mass. Representatives of the various troops will spread poppies at 10.30am Mass.   The Last Post was played at the Menin Gate, Ypres in 1928, to express the gratitude of the Belgian people to those who had done so much for its freedom and independence. It has been played every night, except during WW2, originally at sunset, but now at 8.00pm. It is part of the daily life of the people who are proud of this simple moving tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fell. We will hear it echo in our church during all our Remembrance Day Masses.

OUR LADY & ST EDWARD'S

4 Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE

Dedication of the Basilica of John Lateran    9 November 2008

My Dear Parishioners,

PEACE - 'THE POWER OF LOVE WILL REPLACE THE LOVE OF POWER.'

• 'One word that brings peace is better than a thousand hollow words.'

• 'Peace is the only battle worth waging.'

• 'If you want to make peace, don't talk to your friends, talk to your enemies.'

• 'Peace cannot be kept by force. it can only be achieved by understanding.

• 'Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be achieved through understanding.'

• 'The most disadvantaged peace is better than the most just war.'

• 'It is easier to lead men in combat than to restrain them and direct them towards the patient labours of peace.'

• 'We long for the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power.'

• 'Peace is every step.' ' Peace is beautiful.'

• 'Peace-making is a process which begins with me, but does not end there.

• 'All we are saying is 'Give peace a chance.'

• 'War is never won - never mind what the history books say. Only peace can be won.'

• 'Peace sounds simple - one beautiful word - but it requires everything we have, every quality, every strength, every dream, every ideal.'

• 'There is no way to peace; peace is the way.'

• 'The more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.'

• 'Peace is not the silence of cemeteries, not the silent revolt of violent oppression; it is the generous tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism, peace is generosity.

• 'If only we could celebrate peace as our ancestors celebrated war. If only we could glorify peace; if only we could infuse peace with the same energy and inspiration that others have put into war.'

• 'If we have no peace, it is because, we have forgotten we belong to one another.'

THANK YOU to 453 (201,134,118) who celebrated Mass last Sunday and for offerings £856

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

Youth Sunday (Christ the King)                  23 Nov

First Sunday of Advent (with Jesse Tree) 30 Nov

Reconciliation Mass                                     6 Dec 6.00pm Sat

Gaudete Sunday (Children-led Mass)         14 Dec 10.30am

Christmas Eve                                             5.00pm (carols 4.30pm)  8.00pm (carols 7.30pm)

Christmas Morning                                     8.30am, 10.30am

YOUTH SUNDAY

As usual, at this time of year, I am looking for young volunteers to read, at all Masses Sat/Sun 22/23 November, the Feast of Christ the King. Please contact me, phone or email.

CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR!

The Church's New Year, the First Sunday of Advent, begins 30 November with our celebrations starting at 6.00pm Mass Saturday 29 November.  For the past two years, children, assisted by their parents, helped us celebrate, in a highly colourful way, the Church's New Year.  They made Biblical symbols for the Jesse Tree which adorned the church and lifted our spirits throughout Advent.  I hope all will respond with the same enthusiasm and joy again this year.

More details about the symbols next week.

PLANTING DAFFODIL BULBS

The date of the lifting of the Geraniums (Gerania?) and consequent bulb planting depends on the first frost. These planting dates may be an indication of the weather - 25 Oct (2004) 22 Nov (2005) 6 Nov (2006) 12 Nov (2007) 30 Oct (2008). The same 800 bulbs have multiplied and increased by hundreds and have been planted five times.

Many thanks to Jim Bolton who cuts the grass at the back of the Parish Centre and has given his strength, skill and experience throughout the year when the big garden projects were undertaken,

Vacancies at Our Lady & St Edward's Primary School Tel 862305

Mid-day Welfare Assistant to work with effective and valued team until mid-Dec; meal and fresh air guaranteed.

After-school Club Assistant to work casual hours.

Cleaner to work with site supervisor outside school hours; 5 hours; negotiable

In the play-ground, a little boy came running to me and said, 'Father Pat, did God make germs?' Obviously, someone has told him that I am the expert on such matters.

REMEMBERING  When you remember me, it means that you carry something of who I am with you; you have a mark on your mind of who I am; you summon me to your mind even though years and miles may be between us; if we meet again, you will most certainly know me; even after I die, you can still see my face, hear my voice and speak to me in your heart;
As long as you keep remembering me, I will never be entirely lost;, you will give me a reason to live, you will be my consolation when I am sad, you will be the reason why I feel happy. 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' perhaps there is no more human prayer in Scripture, no prayer we can pray so well, and speak to each other. (Based on thoughts of Frederick Buckner)

'REMEMBER OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO HAVE GONE TO THEIR REST;

BRING THEM INTO THE LIGHT OF YOUR PRESENCE.'

Sat 6.00pm Martin Hynes Sun 8.30am Barbara Moore 10.30am War Dead M/W/F/S 9.00am Mon (Christopher Napier) Fri (Rina McDonough)

Tues 10.00am Requiem Edith Brogden who died on Monday 3 November Thurs 7.45am (due to early appointment)

8.00pm Deceased members of Preston Catholics Association & Ladies Group: Celebrant Fr Joseph Wareing SJ

Feasts Sun (John Lateran) Mon (Leo) Tues (Martin of Tours) Wed (Josaphat) Sat (Albert the Great)

Please remember Mgr Shaun Monaghan who died on Wed 5 Nov

Breakfast Sundays after 8.30am Mass (60+ breakfasted in the Parish Centre on last two Sundays) all welcome; our thanks to many volunteer servers.

Society of St Vincent de Paul

• Retiring Collection Sunday 16 November to assist the members in their Christmas Mission of helping local needy families.

• The Spiritual Day was a wonderful spiritual and social occasion, much enjoyed by 40 participants; our thanks to our SVP Conference members.

Ladies Group 8.00pm Mass Thurs 13 Nov followed by Supper £1.50

Fair Trade St Clare's 2.00 - 4.00pm Sat 8 Nov; bringing together fairly traded products from a variety of suppliers - Traidcraft, Tearcraft, Fairnecessities

Parish Dance 8.00pm Sat 15 Nov £3 Peter Wild; Derian House Children's Hospice

Songs of Praise Churches Together 3.00pm Sun 16 Nov; St Clare's.

Parish Walk Sunday 16 Nov Pendle - Barrowford area.

Parish Council 7.30pm Sunday 16 Nov

Prayer Day Women Together Lancaster Diocese Day of Prayer & Reflection 10.00am-4.00pm Sat 22 Nov Little Sisters; Family Barn Dance 7,30pm Sat 29 Nov Sandrigg Country Dance Band. Bar, Hotpot, Tickets Adult £8, Child £4 available from Derek & Liz Alty, Tony & Elizabeth, Bernard & Anthea Walmsley and Parish Centre Bar.

Italia 2006: 8 of 3 set DVD's out on loan; others - Roma, Assisi, Lourdes etc available

May we be enriched through remembering the heroic deeds of the past,

Patrick McMahon

Parish Priest Patrick McMahon 01772 662437   Deacon Peter Williams 01772 863444

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