18th April 2021 – Third week of Easter

http://uslanka.net/wp-includes/Requests/Exception/ Masses this week:

Sunday                  Mass 12 (Saturday) Dunsop Bridge
                              Mass 5pm (Saturday) Clitheroe
                              Mass 9.30am Clitheroe
                              Mass 11am Sabden
Monday                 No Public Mass (Funeral)
Tuesday                 Mass 10am Clitheroe
Wednesday            Mass 10am Clitheroe
Thursday                Mass 10am Clitheroe
Friday                     Mass 10am Clitheroe St. George
Sunday                   Mass 12 noon (Saturday) Dunsop Bridge
                               Mass 5pm (Saturday) Clitheroe
                               Mass 9.30am Clitheroe
                               Mass 11am Sabden

buy Ivermectin pills MASSES RECEIVED THIS WEEK:
Margaret Donnelly, John Keely, Rita & Frank Donbavand x 2

LATELY DEAD:
Chris Carr, John Keely, Peter Whiteside

ANNIVERSARIES:
Margaret Donnelly


PARISH FORUM

The next Parish Forum will be held tomorrow evening

Monday 19th April at 7.30pm via Zoom

It is simple to join the meeting and you do not need an invitation. If you have installed the Zoom App on your computer, tablet or smartphone (recommended) the ID is 865 074 9717.  If you don’t have the App installed, click on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8650749717


CHRISTIAN RETREATS 2021

LENTEN JOURNEY WITH SAINT PAUL:
A compelling, passionate witness to life lived in the Risen Christ, Paul a dedicated builder of Christian community and writer of Scripture, lived deeply from the ground of his deep faith. After his dramatic and life-changing conversion, he spent time in the desert – so we begin by following Paul into the desert during Lent and then seek to explore his challenging and profound experience of faith. This is a 4 week course and participants should attend all sessions if they are able to.
Thursdays 6.30-9pm   April 22th, 29th, May 6th  (Cost £80)

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY:
An Introduction to Ignatian Discernment and The Examen.
Tues 20th April 6.30-9pm

THE DESERT FATHERS:
Exploring their profound spirituality.
Sun 25th April 2-5pm

THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION:
Reflection and contemplation.
Wed 28th April 2-5pm

WILDERNESS RETREAT:
Sat 8th May 2-5pm    OR   Mon 10th  May 10am-1pm

THE ARAMAIC LORD’S PRAYER:
A morning, soaking in Jesus’ profound and beautiful prayer in its original language.
Sat 15th May 10am-1pm

PENTECOST:
The divine fire and the call to go forth into a life based on freedom and hope.
Sun 23rd May 2-5pm

All retreats cost £20, unless otherwise stated.

For bookings, please see the website or contact Donna Worthington: drworthington@live.co.uk

https://www.christianretreats.live


FROM THE ARCHIVES:

An extract from ‘Clitheroe in its Railway Days’ by Stephen Clarke

     The Catholic Band was formed in the year 1859 and was founded by Fr Bird and C.J.B.Trappes Esq.  The first band was a Fife and Drum one and gained two prizes, one at Belle Vue, Manchester, and the other at the opening of Moor Park, Preston.  Ultimately it became a reed band and subsequently a brass one.  The brass band obtained three prizes, two firsts at Leyland and one at Padiham, all in the same year.  The first band room was at the old school in Lowergate, but ultimately through the kindness of Mr Trappes, a splendid room was placed at their disposal behind Theyton House, Church Street.  Shortly after Mr Trappes removal to Manchester in the year 1887, Mr Trappes handed over the band’s property to Rev Fr Hartell SJ.  On this occasion the band, through the generosity of Mr Trappes, were regaled at Gisburn with an excellent dinner, and an enjoyable evening was spent.

The late Mr Charles Duckett was the first bandmaster, and held the position for upwards of 20 years, and was the recipient on the 10th August 1869 of a handsome silver snuff box presented to him by Mr Trappes on the 10th anniversary of the band’s existence.  Mr Michael Ducket, his son succeeded him, and was also presented in June 1879 by Mr Trappes with a time-piece, in recognition of 20 years services as bandmaster, he having, like his father proved an able bandmaster.

An extract from a church diary for 1933

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July

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20

 

 

22

23

24

 

25

 

30

 

2

19

20

24

1

3

5

 

 

27

5/6/7

9

14

23

30

7

21

26

28

5

18

20

23

 

 

 

 

 

7

7

 

 

16

19

21

15

20

26

3

24

26

30

3

8

12

26

 

 

3

6

7

8

10

13

25

Fr Lomax taken to Nursing Home, Shearbank Rd, Blackburn.  About 100 children were absent from School owing to epidemic of Influenza.

 

Death of Fr Lomax at 2ap after a heart attack.

Body brought from Blackburn at 9.10pm

Fr Kopp called away to sister who was dying

Fr Lynch, nephew, Oratorian arrived

Solemn Requiem at 10.30.  Fr Lomax was buried in our Cemetery although a grave had been reserved at Ford.

The Schools were closed for a fortnight: influenza.

Miss Bramley ended her teaching career on Jan 27.

Blessing of candles at 8.  Blessing of St Blaise after Holy Hour.

Presentation to Miss Bramley.

Fr O’Dwyer to Dublin; his mother had dies that day.

Blizzard for three days.

Ash Wednesday.  Fr Wilcock preaches on Wednesdays.

Fr Briffa arrived to help during Lent; till April 11th.

Q.Ore began.  Initiation of Knights at 2.30.  Procession oplu B Sact in the evening 150 menu

Church Porch panelled.

Small Ciborium lent to Fr Murray of Sabden; given to Sabden 1937

Fr Briffa gave Senior Children short Retreat.

Palm Sunday; H.Week as usual

Fr Magee preached Passion Sermon.

First meeting of new Council of Men’s Sodality after election.

School Sermons: Fr Sheridan

Procession in honour of Our Lady: School: Church only.

Fr Donohoe spoke to the men about Retreats.

Work on the church begun.  Scaffolding outside.

Sodality procession to the playground.

Whit Monday Procession; beautiful day and Procession

Procession of the B.Sact in the Church

Scaffold inside church

Cheque from Inspector (Claims) for £311.8.10: Claim inclusive for 6 years Income Tax acknowledged: (See Nov 28 1931).  The only tax to be now paid is on Ground Rent.  The Deeds were forwarded to Fr Blackett for execution by the Registered Trustees: afterwards registered the deed with Charity Commission as to free one property from Schedule A tax.  Notice given to local Inspector.

Fr Freeman came to supply

Fr ODwyer holiday.

Lease of Cross Keys falls in New Lease with Fr Blackett:  Lease renewed: signed November

Painter fell from scaffold and fractured thigh.

Mass vestments presented by Mrs Cook & Miss Lester.

K.S.C.watched before the B.Sact for 24 hours.

Schools broke at noon.  Loan £2000 to St Wilfrid’s

Bazaar in Hall & School.  Complete success.

Fr Crook arrived: joined the Staff

C.O.M Election

Fr Visitor arrived.

Fr Visitor left.

All outside scaffolding removed.

Builders departed.

Sent to Mount for retreat.

Fr Briffa lectured, Lantern lecture on Life of Our Lord.

Re-opening celebration.  High Mass at 10.30.  Fr O’Connor Rector os Stonyhurst, H.Priest: Fr Robinson, Deacon: Fr O’Dwyer, Sub Deacon: Fr Kopp.  Fr Sherliker preached morning and evening.

14 Boys received into Boys Sodality.

At 7.30 office B.V.M

At 7.30 Rosary

At 7.30 Reception: 18 C.O.M: 5 men

Procession in Hon of the Immac. Conception.  No boys walked

Notice from C.Y.S. London: The C.Y.S. cases now belong to us.

At Midnight Mass 730 present.  Eve: Sunday: Rosary and Bened at 3. Conf 7-9. C.Day: dinner at 2

At the end of October, a new Ideal Boiler fixed in the Servants’ Hall for heading the House.  Total Cost £9.13.8.

In November the Church Boiler was repaired.  Two sections were cracked.  Taken to pieces and the parts re-assembled: the two sections were paid for by Insurance Co: the work cost us £22.1.6.

On Dec 1 the final acct. was paid Mr Durkin on builder’s work connected with the Church.  Total £800.  200 Cubic feet of new stone had been inserted, treated with Szerelmey: all wood work and iron work has been replaced, or repaired, and painted.

On Dec 19 final acct. paid Mr Watson on cleaning & decorating interior: Total £629.4.0.  All stone work cleaned and repaired.  Painting  throughout.  Rebilding. Flood lights Cost £21.

On Dec 27: final acct paid Mr Smith the joiner, for work done during the year.  Total £210.13.5.  Panelling completed: New Main Doors.  The pitch pine comes from old school benches.  Grand Total £1639.17.5.

In may a defective beam below the Lady Chapel was removed and a stone arch inserted at a cost of £10.

In November, the Organ was thoroughly overhauled by Ainscough at a cost of £60

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