Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9 August 2026

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This Sunday’s Scripture

Jesus comes to the disciples in the storm-tossed boat.   God speaks to Elijah in the whisper of a gentle breeze.  It can be difficult to stop and listen for God in the storms and upsets of life that beset us.  But let us try with Peter to step out in faith, not lose our nerve and reach out always to Christ who saves us.   ‘Lord give us your saving help!’ (psalm)!

 

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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Catholic holidays in the Lake District this summer

During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site.  For more information visit https://castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us/ 

 or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk telephone: 017687 72711

Quiet retreats for adults this October.

During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District.  Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at https://castleriggmanor.com/events/ or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

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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.  Please note this will not take place in the month of August.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ladyewell – takes place on Saturday 26th September 2026.  For further information please contact Ian Mulholland, email mulholland.id@gmail.com or telephone: 07944  857813 

 

Requiem Mass for Angela Nottingham will take place on Thursday 13th August at 11.00am at Boarbank Hall Chapel.

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GRANGE News: 
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.  Contemplative Prayer Group will not be meeting in August.
Morning Prayer in church - 10am Thursday followed by Rosary; 10am Friday followed by Adoration (Exposition).

No Morning Prayer on Thursday in August.
SVP meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. ​  

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.

​Mission Appeal on behalf of the Society of African Missions at Grange on the 16th August. More details to follow.

Morning Prayer and Contemplative Prayer

During the month of August there will be no Morning Prayer on Thursday.  There will be no Contemplative Prayer on a Thursday in August this will resume on 3rd September 2026.

The offertory collection figure for July 2026 is £3,151.03. Special collections £215.47.​​

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MILNTHORPE News: 
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. ​

Mission Appeal on behalf of the Society of African Missions at Grange on the 16th August. More details to follow.​

Enjoy a fun evening at Christ the King church hall, on Friday 4th September.  There will be Ocean bingo, quiz and raffle.  Pizza or pie and pud.  A warm welcome to all.  Tickets £10 starts at 6.30 pm.

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ARNSIDE News: 

Our Lady of Lourdes church open daily 10am to 4pm.
Adoration: at 2pm, followed by the Rosary, every Tuesday. ​

Mission Appeal on behalf of the Society of African Missions at Arnside on the 15th August. More details to follow.

The weekly Exposition and Adoration at Our Lady of Lourdes, Arnside, will not be happening during August while people go on holiday.  We will resume Tuesday 8th September 2026.

 

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: 
Marie Akister, Philip Barry, Michael Carter, Jo Drake-Lee, Michael Foster, Pam Gee, Margaret Godfrey, Geoff Guy, Sandra Jackson, David James, Claire Lucas, Eileen Parker, Angela Taylor, Mary Wainwright, Bernard Walker, Alan Wild.

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