Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8 November 2026

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This Sunday's Scripture

The Gospel of the wise and foolish bridesmaids ends: ‘Stay awake, for you do not know the day or the hour’. If we are wise, we always live our lives in a state of grace, ready to meet Our Lord. We know that, just as Jesus died and rose

again as a fact, then it will be the same for us. We need not worry if we stick close to Our Lord.

 

Any items to be included in the next newsletter please submit by Tuesday.  Please email StCharles.Grange@lrcd.org.uk and in the subject heading use the word Newsletter.

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Today we remember in our prayers all those who have lost their lives in the service of their country in WW1 & WW2 and other conflicts. We pray especially for any associated with our own parishes. Remembrance Day is celebrated on the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 which marked the end of the First World War.

 

There are three soldiers known to us: Patrick Joseph McVeigh of Milnthorpe, Michael Bertram Walter Hodgson of Grange and Edward Regan of Flookburgh. May they rest in peace and rise to new life.

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;  

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

Laurence Binyon

For the Fallen (September 1914)

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​6 WAY NEWS ​​

Sacrament of Reconciliation with Adoration at Holy Trinity & St George, Kendal, Saturday mornings 10am until 11am.
Guided Holy Hour for World Peace - every 2nd Wednesday 10.00 am, tea and cakes at 11.00 am St Josephs’, Kirkby Lonsdale, all welcome.

The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for November 2026: For the proper use of wealth

Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good in solidarity with those who have less.

Taking Ground Conference - join us in-person at St. Cuthbert's Parish, Wigton on 14th November for this live-streamed event hosted by the Cor et Lumen Christi Community, featuring inspiring talks, in person ministry and fellowship. Please book via www.coretlumenchristi.org or contact us via stcuthberts@coretlumenchristi.org

Carlisle Fire and Light with Cor et Lumen Christi Community - you are invited to St Bede's Church, Carlisle, for an evening of inspirational input, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, extended joyful praise and intimate worship, and an opportunity for you to receive prayer ministry from our team. 8 - 10 pm in St Bede's Church, 120 Wigton Road, Carlisle, CA2 7ES on 25th November.

​CAFOD World Gifts - Love your neighbour this Christmas - share the joy of Christmas with a CAFOD World Gift – from safe water to school supplies! A meaningful way to bless loved ones while putting your faith into action in solidarity

with families around the world.   
Collect a catalogue from church, call 0300 777 0030, scan the QR code or visit​​​​​​worldgifts.cafod.org.uk.

 

GRANGE News: 

Live Streaming – A reminder that all Masses and Services (weekday as well as Sunday) can be viewed via the Live Streaming page on the Kent Estuary Catholic Churches website (https://www.kentestuarycatholicchurches.co.uk).

You can also visit St Charles Church via Live Streaming at any time, day, or night.
Confessions available immediately after Mass on the last Tuesday of each month (or by private arrangement with Fr Simon or Fr Hugh). 
St Charles’ church open 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. 
Morning Prayer in church - 10am Thursday followed by Rosary; 10am Friday followed by Adoration (Exposition).

November List - please enclose the names of the deceased whom you wish to be put before God in an envelope and place in the basket which is located on the altar step at St. Charles' Church. Do not leave money in the basket. Envelopes are available at the back of church. Thank You.

Service of Prayers & Readings for the Deceased – Wednesday 18th November at 3:00pm.

PPC – the minutes of PPC meetings are available on request. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to see a copy.

Contemplative Prayer Group -Thursdays at 2pm in the Presbytery. 

Friends of St Charles (formerly SVP).  We are now holding our meetings on 4th Wednesday of each month after the

10.00 am Service.

Rota for Offertory Procession – there is a list in the church porch, please do sign up if you are able.

Collections - Thank you for your generous offerings during October. Offertory £2692.67, Special £759.40.

Grand Christmas Raffle – tickets will be available after Mass next Sunday - £5 per strip.

Any donations of prizes would be gratefully received. Please hand to any member of the Social Committee or place in the box at the back of the church.

Volunteers needed – to help with the cleaning of church brassware (2 x per year) and also the removal of candle wax from the floors (as required). Please see Liz Pryzlucki.

Foodbank – the next Foodbank will be held on 6th December.

A Quiet Morning for Advent – Saturday 5th December 9:30am – 12:00noon at

St John the Baptist, Flookburgh. Please see the notice in the porch for further information.

 

MILNTHORPE News: 

CAFOD FAST Day appeal - thank you for those who donated to the recent Harvest Fast Day Appeal. £140 was raised.

CTK- House Group meets at Siobhan’s home in Yealand, usually once/twice a month. 7-9pm Tuesdays.
Christ The King church can be open for private prayer at any time. Ask any member of the PPC for the door lock codes. ​

Children's Liturgy will take place at 11.00 am mass on the 25th October at CTK. All children and their parents are welcome to attend. 

Volunteers Needed - A list of all roles essential for the running of the Parish is displayed in the blue folder on the notice board in the church entrance way.   If you could help in any way with the huge variety of jobs, please complete one of the forms with your contact details.  We currently need “Counters” and “Tea Team helpers” at Christ the King. If you could spare an hour after mass (possibly once a month or less) to help with these really important roles, please complete one of the forms on the church notice board (and leave in the box on the table) or hand to a member of the Parish Council.

​Christmas Cards – a selection of Christmas Cards and other items are available from the Piety Stall.​

 

MILNTHORPE & ARNSIDE News:

Supporting each other in times of trouble

We are a close community but so often one of us falls ill or has an accident and no one knows it has happened, people are worried about your absence from the church, you may need some help or at least a bit of support whilst you are dealing with your problem so how to cover this?  Mike and I (Greg) have agreed to be Parish contacts so if you’re taken ill or have an accident, please do ring one of us if only to say, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be fine’. 

Call Mike Gibson 07901 268744 or Greg Tagney 07776 252937.

MISSIO Red Boxes - thank you to those who handed in their Red Boxes recently. £96.20 was collected and will be sent

to MISSIO.

 

ARNSIDE News: 

Our Lady of Lourdes church open daily 10am to 4pm.

Adoration: at 2pm, followed by the Rosary, every Tuesday. ​​

Change to weekday Masses – please note that there will be NO weekday Masses in Arnside from 19th October. There will be a Eucharistic Service each Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00am

Arnside Christians Together 

The Prayer Course - Following on from the successful Romans course, an 8-week journey through the Lord’s Prayer will commence on Wednesday 30th September through to 25th November (omitting 28th Oct), 12.30 -2.15pm at the Methodist Hall.   All welcome.

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​​​Please pray for those of our parishes who are sick: 

Marie Akister, Philip Barry, Michael Carter, Jo Drake-Lee, Pat Duckett, Michael Foster,

Pam Gee, Margaret Godfrey, Geoff Guy, Sandra Jackson, David James, Claire Lucas,

Eileen Parker, Margaret Scott, Lionel Scott, John & Susan Stephens, Angela Taylor,

Mary Wainwright, Bernard Walker, Alan Wild.

Heal thy servants, O Lord, who are sick and send them comfort from thy holy place. Amen.

 

Please remember and keep in your prayers all those who have died recently and all those whose anniversaries occur about this time.

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen.

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