SEVENTH SUNDAY of EASTER

17th May 2026

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This Sunday’s Scripture

Peter says we have the spirit of glory resting on us. Jesus joins the Church, that is ourselves, in all that He achieved by his passion death and resurrection to glory.

 

6 WAY NEWS 
‘WALKING TOGETHER’ DAY: Many of you may have realised that the 6 churches in our group began a process of reflecting with the Holy Spirit back in February at Hyning. The aim was to discern what the Spirit may be asking of us as this relatively new group and for the future of the Church in this area. The February meeting was just the beginning and there will be a day to draw these reflections together on Sunday 7th June when the Bishop will be with us. There will be Mass first as usual and then meetings in the afternoon. The Bishop will be able to share his time with us but will not be discussing physical practicalities such as how many priests we may have or the future of the individual churches. He will be very happy to discuss evangelisation and matters like this. Please come along. Everybody is Welcome.
 

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

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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.
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: 
Ladies Lunch - Wednesday 3rd June at Clare House, Park Road, Grange (near Park Road Gardens and adjacent to Clare House Lane) - 12.15pm for 12.30pm.  Please sign the list in the porch if you wish to attend.
St Charles Church Flowers – Help is urgently needed to arrange the flowers in church. There is no fixed rota and it is very rewarding to see the church looking lovely. Please see Christine Fisher or Susan Tomlinson in the Father Magner room after Mass on Sunday.
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 -
Parish Lunch - Have you put your name down for Parish Lunch- 31st May at Cumbria Grand hotel? List for names and menu in church porch. Cost £25cash- please pay Anne Clough or Claire Ryder by 24th May
Latest Update on The Day with the Bishop - see 6 Way News

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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 24th and June 7th & 21st at 11am Mass at CTK. All children and parents welcome.
Latest Update on The Day with the Bishop - see 6 Way News

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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. Please check to find out if tickets are still available after the Vigil Mass at OLoL Arnside and after Sunday Mass at CTK Milnthorpe on. 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.
Latest Update on The Day with the Bishop - see 6 Way News

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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. Sheila Sue Kay.
Latest Update on The Day with the Bishop - see 6 Way News

Red MISSIO box holders
Please bring your boxes for emptying over the next couple of weeks. Please leave them in the Sacristy. 

 

Are you ecumenically minded?
Would you be willing to attend three meetings a year? Cartmel Peninsula Churches Together would benefit from some new blood. For more details and a fuller "job description" see Liz Lewis, or call her on 015395 34017

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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, Helene Garlick-Wilkinson.

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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marian Matthews former parish secretary, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning, 13th May.  May she rest in peace.