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6th April 2008 - 3rd Sunday of Easter OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Stephen Dyson Taylor, Madeleine and her family, Baby Lucca, Virginia, Lucy, Baby Laurie, Fr Peter Coleman, Bob Stay, Margaret O'Riordan, Beryl Ives, Gail Kilmartin, Joan Conway, Lucy Wilson, Wilf Craig, Kate Audrey Penaranda, Anne Saunders, Brett Clarson, Derek Piercy, David Allen, Anne McDermott, Jean Geary, Joan Wilkinson, Bernadette Leach, Mel Richardson, Andrew Carr, Eleshia Monohan, and those who are ill or house-bound and all who care for them; Isabella Harrison and all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Kristina Gallagher, Pacifica Alcabedas, Baby Laurie, Deceased of Evangelista and Alcabedas family, Gerald Higginson, Pauline Carroll, John Jallorina, Charles Henry Palmer, Felix Haber.
RCIA - Our group next meets on Tuesday 8 April at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. For Sam, Lars, Stephen and Veronica this is the Period of Mystagogy. Responsibility for those newly initiated into our parish community rests not just with parish leaders or members of the RCIA team. It is the duty of every parishioner to reach out to them, to assure them that they are welcome at the Lord's table with us, and to help them adjust to their new status as full participants in the life of our Christian community. All of us are called to deepen our grasp of the paschal mystery, along with our new brothers and sisters, throughout the Easter season. Side by side with them at the Sunday liturgy, we have the opportunity to listen afresh to the gospel message during this season and allow our lives to be touched anew by the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. The witness of their presence in our midst invites us to see with new eyes what the sacraments of Easter are all about. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION: Theme 'Remembering'. Jesus ate many meals with his friends, but this last meal before his death is a special one. We continue to partake in this same special meal today in the Eucharist as we celebrate and remember his life, his death and resurrection. By sharing this same meal of the Eucharist, we express and affirm our belief that the whole mystery of the risen Christ is present and active in the Mass as we gather, eat and drink as the people of God. Nourished by this meal, we go forth to show our love as Jesus did, to give our lives as he did- for others. Catechists Meeting : Wednesday 9 April 7.00pm Parents Meeting : Thursday 17 April 7.30pm Children's Gathering : Saturday 19 April 10.00am-11.30am Parish Celebration : Sunday 20 April 11.00am CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: Our parish group meets again on Thursday 10 April, 7.30pm - 8.45pm in the Upper Room. Also, a Retreat Day has been organised by the Deanery, for all being Confirmed in May. This takes place on Saturday 12 April, 10.00am - 4.00pm at English Martyrs, Dalton Terrace. We have 10 candidates and three catechists, Rebecca Cheetham, Maureen Potter and John Gannon. Please keep all in your prayers. Our candidates will be Confirmed by Bishop Drainey on Wednesday 14 May at The Church of Our Lady, Gale Lane, Acomb at 7.00pm. MINISTERS OF THE WORD - your new rota is now available. The Wednesday evening meetings start again on 9 April at 8.00pm in the Upper Room. Once again, I encourage all readers to attend the meeting prior to their Sunday ministry. CONGRATULATIONS to Marie and John Ledgeway on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. We wish them every blessing. PARISH FORUM Sunday 20 April, 3.30-5.00pm in the Upper Room. Please have items in for the agenda by Friday 18 April. All very welcome. PARISH FINANCE: Offertory Envelopes for 2008/2009 are available in the Baptistery. If you already support the parish through regular giving would you please consider increasing your gift? Some have not increased their contribution for many years. DAY OF REFLECTION Wednesday 7 May at English Martyrs Hall, 11.00am - 3.15pm, beginning with coffee/tea at 10.30am. All very welcome. Suggested donation £5. CATHOLIC LIFE: The April issue is available from the Paper Stall - price £3.00. PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY: 'Taste and See' on Saturday 26 April at York's city centre Churches. To book a place, tel. 01904 619489. FINANCE: Gift Aid £92.50 Loose Plate £537.39 Saturday Refreshments £134.17
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