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1st February 2004 - 4th Sunday of the Year YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Mary Cahill, Peta Smythe, Derek Walker, Stan Warren, John Beever, Jean Geary, Frank Keetley, Reg Buckle, Kate Gills, Andrew Carr, Joan & Jim Wilkinson, David Watt, Eamonn Burke, Eleshia Monohan and all who are ill, housebound or in hospital; Tony Clarke and all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
RITE OF WELCOME We are privileged today to welcome Martha and Desmond into our community. this is a step towards their full initiation into the Church. Please keep all who are on this journey in your prayers. FIRST COMMUNION PRERPARATION Theme "Sharing". Jesus gives himself to us when we share with one another. A poignant example of sharing is offered in the story of the feeding of the 5,000. A boy willingly gives the little bit of food that he has with him, even though it seems pointless in terms of the size of the crowd. Jesus gives thanks to God, and in his hands the boy's insignificant gift becomes all that is needed, and more. During the celebration of Mass. the gifts of bread and wine are prepared, and the celebrant prays over them asking God that they become our nourishment, the bread of life. During the dialogue which opens the Eucharistic Prayer, we join with the celebrant in giving thanks for the love God shares with us as family, in this dialogue we are reminded of our close union with the priest and with one another as we thank the Father through Jesus. Parents Meeting : Thursday 12 February 7.30pm Children's Gathering : Saturday 21 February 10.00am Parish Celebration : Sunday 29 Febuary 11.00am SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION As only a small number of young people came forward last year for the Sacrament I am lowering the age of application to 13 years and over (those who are 13 years now or will be 13 this year). If you would like to receive this Sacrament please complete an application fonn, available from the porch. and return it to me by Sunday I5th February . MARRIAGE PREPARATION There are three courses planned for 2004 at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street - Saturdays 20 March, 3 July and 6 November. To book a place please call 789115 Monday - Friday. PARISH INDIA PROJECT Our monthly fast day is Friday next (6 Feb). The box for your donations will be on the 'gifts' table as you come into Church next Sunday. LITURGY PREPARATION Thurs next (5 Feb) 7pm in Upper Room. All welcome. CITY CENTRE PARK As you may already know, virtually the whole City centre will be subject to a 24 hours parking ban where it is not already the case. This will effect all the City churches and their congregations as well as St Wilfrid's. Please help by signing the petition as you leave church today. FUNDRAISING MEETING Monday 2nd February at 73Opm in theSacristy. If you have any ideas for events, etc. for this year please come along and share than. 'LISTENING 2004; MY FAMILY. MY CHURCH Most of you received this leaflet last weekend. Two of our parish groups (RCIA and Ascent) have already made a start. Further details of more meetings will be available soon. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2004 -28 May to 4 June by air from Teesside. Cost full board £499 -£615 (depending on choice of hotel). Application forms available from the Sacristy or telephone Bowen Travel on 0121 327 5921. St Joseph's Parish is going by coach. Cost £345. Contact Pat Dowling on 655503. DIOCESAN WOMEN'S COMMISSION AGM - Saturday 7 February, I l am - 4.3Opm at English Martyrs Hall, Dalton Terrace See poster for details. CARECENT is based at Central Methodist Church. It serves a fluctuating number of clients each morning with a good breakfast and provides clothes for those in need. Volunteers are always needed - if you can help please get in touch with the project leader Alan Wright n telephone 795265. FINANCE: Gift Aid £128.50; Loose Plate £596.32; Refurbishment £126.48.
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