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2nd November 2003 - All Saints YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Mary Dobbs, Eileen Dobbs, John Beever, Jean Geary, Audrey Manuel, Reg Buckle, Michael Richardson, Mary Forrester, Andrew Carr, Kate Gills, Joan & Jim Wilkinson, David Watt, Desmond Armstrong, Mike Hope, Eamonn Burke, Eleshia Monohan and all who are ill, housebound or in hospital; all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED Maureen Kilty, Enid Simpson, Ernest Bagnall, Ellen, Maria Greaves, Trudie Berger, Special Intentions, Arthur Poulter, Jack and Doris Anderson.
FIRST COMMUNON PREPARATION 'Listening' Children's Gathering: Saturday 8 November 10.00am Celebration: Sunday 16 November 11.00am SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: If you would like to be Confirmed we are hoping to begin a preparation course in the near future. I invite all 14 year olds and over (also those who will be 14 in 2004) to complete an application form - available from the porch - and return it to me as soon as possible. BAPTISM PREPARATION: If you have a child for Baptism, please get in touch with Canon Michael. Next Course - Saturdays 15, 22 November, 6, 13 December in the Upper Room. MASS OF THANKSGIVING for the Pope's silver jubilee of papacy Tuesday 4 November 7pm in the Cathedral. Light refreshments will be available after Mass. NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS: This is the month when we remember in a special way, our deceased family and friends. If you would like to have your loved ones remembered here in our Masses during November please take an envelope from the porch and return it to the Rectory or Sacristy as soon as possible. LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN - The number of children attending has increased and more helpers are needed. Would you be willing to help with this ministry? If so, please complete the tear-off slip on the flier. MASS OF REMEMBRANCE - Friday 21 November at 12.10pm. You are invited to take part in this Mass for all your family and friends who have died. Candles will be available (£1) to bring up to the altar in memory of your loved ones. PARISH FORUM Sunday 16 November, 3.30pm in the Upper Room. PRIESTS' TRAINING FUND The annual collection will be taken today. At present we have three students studying for the priesthood - 2 in Ushaw & one in Rome. THE RCIA meeting is cancelled this week because of the Celebration for Pope John Paul's 25 years as Pope in the Cathedral. PARISH INDIA PROJECT Our monthly fast day is Friday next (7 November). The box for your donation will be on the 'gifts' table as you come into Church next Sunday. LITURGY PREPARATION Thurs 6 Nov. 7pm in the Upper Room. All welcome. RENOVATION OF HIGH LEVEL CHURCH GUTTERS The gutters are in poor repair and this is causing damage to the stonework. Our architect has obtained 3 quotes and the Diocese has accepted one at £13,695 plus VAT. I am informed that with a building of this age maintenance is of the utmost importance. As winter is fast approaching the work will be carried out in April/May 2004 - this will give us a bit more time to get our monies together. ST WILFRID'S SCHOOL Open Afternoon, Thursday 6 November 1.30pm - 3pm. All prospective parents are warmly invited to look round the school. NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY : The youth of the diocese are invited to English Martyrs Dalton Terrace on Sun 23 Nov. Mass 2.30pm followed by Disco until 6pm. THE ANNUAL MASS at York Cemetery will be celebrated on Sat. 8 November at noon YORK LIFE - Open AGM, Thursday 6 November, 7.30 - 9.30pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Please see poster for details. CHURCH IN CHINA CONFERENCE Saturday 29 November, 2.00 - 4.30pm at The Bar Convent. See noticeboard for further details. FINANCE Gift Aid £128.30; Loose Plate £531.87; Refurbishment £154.49; Saturday Refreshments £98.45 Many thanks to all who worked so hard and to those who supported the day.
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