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1st February 2009 - 4th Sunday of the Year OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR John Shepherd, Lily Trowsdale, Jean Brittenden, Ian McMonagle, Brigitte Black, Maureen Pearson, Mikey Davitt, Sister Theresa Arrowsmith, Andrew Ridley, Ruby Yap, Declan Garnett, Matthew Curran, Anne Birkhill, Stephen Dyson Taylor, Baby Lucca, Baby Laurie, Margaret O'Riordan, Beryl Ives, Joan Conway, Lucy Wilson, Wilf Craig, Anne Saunders, Brett Clarson, Derek Piercy, David Allen, Anne McDermott, Jean Geary, Bernadette Leach, Mel Richardson, Eleshia Monohan, and those who are ill or house-bound and all who care for them, all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Gail Kilmartin, Special Intentions, Patrick McCambridge, Emma Gascoyne, Baby Laurie and Emma, Mark Devlin.
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION 'Giving': In this theme we are looking at the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10: 38-42). How does one prepare for Jesus' visit? Martha prepares one way. Mary another. In the family of God, within our own parish, we prepare for the coming of Jesus with the meal of the Eucharist. We bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar, thank God for these gifts of creation, and offer ourselves as gift, as one family, to God.
Catechists Meeting : Wednesday 4 February 7.00pm Parents Meeting : Thursday 12 February 7.30pm Children's Gathering : Saturday 14 February 10.00am Parish Celebration : Sunday 15 February 11.00am
MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The attendance at the Wednesday Readers Meeting has been poor lately. Preparation for the proclamation of the Word of God is essential - please make a special effort to come along.
'ENGAGING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE' Two Workshops with Bishop Terry and the YCW (Young Christian Workers) take place on Sunday 1 February 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Endsleigh Centre, Hull and Saturday 14 February 3.00pm - 5.00pm, St Thomas More, Middlesbrough. The workshops are open to adults who are interested in supporting young people, and to young adults who could get involved. If you would like to attend one of these workshops please put your name on the list in the porch.
YEAR OF ST PAUL: Bishop Drainey will lead two Diocesan Celebrations: Thursday 26 February at St Charles, Hull 7.00pm Sunday 28 June at the Cathedral, Middlesbrough 7.00pm. See poster for details.
PROJECT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE IN PERU: An appeal will be made at all Masses this weekend by Kevin Martin on behalf of a forthcoming project to be undertaken by charities working with Peruvian government agencies.
BIBLE ALIVE and MY DAY BY DAY: The February issues are available from the Paper Stall today. Also there are still a number of copies of the Diocesan Year Book left.
CATHOLIC VOICE is available today from the Church porch - please take your copy.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM: 1st and 2nd June at St Bede's Pastoral Centre. Price £40 for 2 days. To book a place, tel. 464900 or email admin@stbedes.org.uk
THE EBOR LECTURES on Theology and Public Life. Theme for the 2008/9 Lectures 'The Challenge of Climate Change' and they take place on: Wednesday 4 March : Speaker: Dr Elaine Storkey 7pm at York St John Univ. Wednesday 25 March : Speaker: Dr Rowan Williams 7.30pm at York Minster Admission is free but by ticket only from eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk or telephone 876474.
VISIT OF RELICS OF ST THERESE OF LISIEUX to England and Wales. The relics of St Therese will be visiting England and Wales in October. We hope this will be a time of great grace for us and for many people in our land. Catholics, other Christians, members of other faiths and no faith will all be welcome to pray by her relics. You are invited to use this forthcoming year as a time of preparation, by praying for the visit and reading about St Th6rese on the special website that has been set up: www.catholicrelics.co.uk At present the relics are expected at York Minster 1-2 Oct. 2009.
CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIPS 2009-10: The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is looking to recruit graduates this coming year, to work for 10 months from October 2009 to July 2010. Please see poster and postcards in the porch. Further information www.catholicchurch.org/internships. Closing date for applications is 2 March 2009.
FINANCE: Gift Aid £144.50 Loose Plate £590.29 Thank you.
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