SIXTH​ SUNDAY of EASTER

10th May 2026

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This Sunday’s Scripture

We are never alone as Christians. Jesus prepares to leave this world; yet he promises “I will not leave you orphans.” He will send the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, to lodge deep within us. And that same Spirit creates a community of all our brothers and sisters who have that same spirit. But the Holy Spirit will not be released into our hearts if we do not ask. Pray for a release of the Spirit more fully into your heart.

 

6 WAY NEWS

Discussions before the Parishes Day with the Bishop on 7 June

As preparation for the day each church has been given a display chart, with four discussion topics. Please initiate (lively!) discussion with each other, then note your observations on the chart. These charts will be displayed on 7 June, kept for future reference, and copies given to the Bishop. Please look out for them on noticeboards or hall tables over the coming month.

Churches Together in Cumbria - Ascension Day walk, with time for reflection and prayer, will be on Thursday May 14th. Meet at the lay-by opposite Grange Fell Golf Club at 2pm. See poster. Please note, the walk up Hampsfell is steep.

​Grange Methodist church 'Windows 26' celebratory event on Saturday 16th May at 1pm - 2pm.

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Sacament 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.

LIVING PRAYER RETREAT led by Donna Worthington. Saturday 30 May at 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning, Warton. £35 includes cooked lunch. To book, please contact Sr Mary Bernard hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01524 732684

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YOUTH MINISTRY GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY

Do you know anyone aged 18-25 who is looking for a new challenge? The Diocese of Lancaster has a Youth Ministry team based in Keswick. They run retreats at Castlerigg Manor and work in Churches and schools. The ‘Youth Ministry Internship’ scheme comes with high quality training, experience, and recognised qualifications and gives young people the chance to join a welcoming community and a vibrant team doing some amazing work. Interested? Contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk or www.castleriggmanor.com

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THINKING OF BEING A PRIEST? Come to the day of recollection and discernment! The day is for single men 16 years or over who are considering priesthood: Saturday 30 May 12.15pm – 2.30pm at St Peter’s Cathedral, Balmoral Road, Lancaster LA1 3BT. Gather in the Cathedral for Mass at 12.15, followed by lunch and meeting with Bishop Paul. To book email Heather: Heather.Watts@lrcd.org.uk or Tel: 01524 841190.

Students for the Priesthood for Diocese of Lancaster

We ask your prayers for the students for the Diocese of Lancaster who are presently in formation: Deacon Stephen Bamber: to be ordained priest: St Peter’s Cathedral, Saturday 27 June. Chris Sumner: to be ordained deacon: St Paul’s Basilica, Rome, Wednesday 17 June. And for those beginning or continuing formation with the Diocese: Alexander Kanaan, Ben O’Flynn, Dominic Standing, Paddie Denton, Harry Rawcliffe.

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GRANGE News:

10th May – CAFOD petition - For one day only!!! There will be a CAFOD petition at the back of church. Sign as you leave, if you would like to. For those who can, a QR code is available for you to sign online. 

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.

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

Morning Prayer in church: 10am Thursday followed by Rosary; 10am Friday followed by Adoration (Exposition)        

SVP meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

News from the Social Committee:

• SAVE THE DATE Parish Sunday Luch planned for 31st May. Look out for more details and how to sign up to join in.

Advance Notice: The funeral of Geoff Critchley will take place on 18th May at 1pm (Requiem Mass).

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MILNTHORPE News:

CTK- House Group Meets at Siobhan’s home in Yealand, usually once/twice a month. 7-9pm Tuesdays. Next meeting: Tues 2 June. Contact Deirdre or Sioban for more details djloveday56@gmail.com

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 on May 10th & 24th at 11am mass at CTK. All children and parents welcome. 

A message of thanks from Father Slattery – Father Slattery thanks all for their kind greetings, cards, gifts, generosity over the Easter.  He expresses his gratitude to all.  He said to thank you, may God bless you all and he will offer mass for you.

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ARNSIDE News:

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

OUR LADY OF LOURDES - CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

On Thursday 21st May at 6.30pm Mass followed by a Buffet Supper at the WI hall, Orchard Road, Arnside. Tickets available after the Vigil Mass at OLoL Arnside and after Sunday Mass at CTK Milnthorpe. Tickets £10 each - numbers will be limited to 86. If you wish to attend the Mass but NOT the Supper, you will still need a "Mass Only" Ticket. The Bishop will Concelebrate Mass along with present and many of our previous Parish Priests.

Advance notice: The Funeral of Anthony Ryan will be on Tuesday 19th May at 11 am in Our Lady of Lourdes, Arnside.

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Arnside Christians Together

Alpha Course - We are running the Alpha course beginning on 17th April for 11 weeks (excl 29th May).  Please contact Rev. Hannah Wallace at St. James.​

Christian Aid week, 11th to 17th May, we are again holding a " Big Brunch" on Saturday 16th May 11.00am- 1.00pm in the Methodist grounds. We will be very grateful for contributions towards the bacon and buns. 

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Please pray for those of our parishes who are sick:

Michael Carter, Pam Gee, Eileen Parker, John Browne, David James, Angela Taylor, Philip Barry, Alan Wild, Pat Duckett, Geoff Guy, Ira Fishman, Mary Wainwright, Bernard Walker, Margaret Godfrey, Angela Nottingham, Jo Drake-Lee, Marie Akister, Michael Foster, Angela Wright, Marian Matthews, Agnes Hughes, Helene Garlick-Wilkinson.

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