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2nd May 2004 - 4th Sunday of Easter OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Fr Charles Macauley, OSB, Peter Smythe, Derek Walker, Fr Gerald Hurst, James Kingston, John Beever, Jean Geary, Frank Keetley, Reg Buckle, Kate Gills, Andrew Carr, Joan & Jim Wilkinson, David Watt, Eamonn Burke, Eleshia Monohan, Nan Brownlow and all who are ill, housebound or in hospital; Ivy and Paul Zamalauskus, Bridget McMillan, Ann Scollan, Elizabeth Hayden and all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED John Spofforth, John Murray, Maura O'Neill, Special Intention, Trudie Berger, Patricia Doboszynsi, Elizabeth Hayden, Rene Ellison.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Today we are asked to join in fervent prayer for vocations to the priesthood, to the consecrated life and to missionary service. May all Christian communities become authentic schools of prayer. John Paul II NINE HOLY HOURS to pray for vocations and the growth of the Church - first Thursday of each month in June, July, September, October, November, December 04 and February, March, April 05. These Holy Hours will be directed between 11am - 12 noon. Please make a special effort to come and pray. TODAY WE WELCOME Rachael, Emily, Hero, Emma, Clare, Olivia, Emily, Izabella, Effie, and Julia of Queen Margaret's School who are being Confirmed at the 11am Mass. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION Theme 'Remembering'. Remembering means more than recalling past events; it means making past events alive in the present. In telling the stories from scripture, we remember our history as the family of God. In the Eucharist, we remember all that Jesus did and continues to do for us. Besides sharing a common religious heritage, each family has its own personal story to tell. We keep this heritage alive though the stories our grandparents, parents and relatives share. Remembering is a gift that offers us roots, helps us to recognize our oneness, and provides a base for our growth as family. Remembering helps us know who we are. Children's Gathering : Saturday 8 May 10-11am Parish Celebration : Sunday 9 May 11.00am CONFIRMATION PREPARATION - our group meets on Thursday next (6 May) 7pm in the Upper Room. At present we have eleven young people journeying towards the Sacrament. In Paschaltide 2005 Bishop John will be here to Confirm our candidates. BAPTISM PREPARATION If you have a child for Baptism please get in touch with Canon Michael - next course Saturdays 12, 19 June, 3, 10 July. All who are seeking Baptism for their children are requested to attend a course. PARISH FAST DAY for the India Project - Friday next, 7 May. The box will be on the 'gifts' table for proceeds of our fasting. PARISH FINANCE Thanks to those who have responded to the appeal for increasing the parish income. If you are not contributing through the envelope system or Bankers Order, would you please consider doing so? Forms are available in the porch, please complete and return to Canon Michael. FIESTA MEXICANA - Parish Event to be held at St Wilfrid's School on Saturday May. Tickets Adults £5, Children £1, Family £12 (2 adults and children) available after Mass today. Authentic atmosphere, music and food. THE LORD WHO SPEAKS -A day of scripture reading and prayer at Ampleforth Abbey for Christians of all denominations in North and East Yorkshire. Saturday 24 July 10.30am - 3.30pm. Soft drinks provided - bring your own lunch. Please book in by putting your name on the list in the porch. YORK WALSINCHAM ASSOCIATION Meeting Wednesday May, 2pm at St Paulinus Church, Monkton Road. CAFOD - SCHOOLS' VOLUNTEERS are being sought to visit Catholic Schools within our Diocese to deliver a lively presentation about CAFOD's work and mission. Expenses covered, training provided, materials supplied, on-going support given. Further information from Anne Marie Hanlon, tel. 0191 373 5001. TAIZE COMMON PRAYER - Today (Sunday) 6.30pm St Chad's Church. FINANCE Gift Aid £223.00; Loose Plate £523.06; Refurbishment Fund £137.69
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