8th September 2002 - 23rd Sunday of the Year

SUNDAY MASS		Vigil 6.00pm; 9.00am and 11.00am
		Liturgy of the Word with Children 11.00am
WEEKDAY MASS		Monday - Friday 9am and 12.10pm
		Saturday 10.00am St M Clitherow Shrine
SACRAMENT OF		Saturday 10.30am - 12 noon
RECONCILIATION		(at other times on request)
EUCRARISTIC DEVOTION		Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am
MORNING PRAYER		Monday - Friday 8.45am
ROSARY		Monday - Friday 11.45am

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Stephen Langan, Michael Novak, David Watt, Tracy Cass, Jennie Carlson, Bridie Hepton, Stephen Dyson Taylor, Shirley Lodge, Helen Arthur, Giovanni, Ann Green, James McGuaran, James Baker, Jonathan Crabtree, Pat Meehan, Agnes Granger, Eamonn Burke, Molly Allison, Eleshia Monohan, Brian Calpin, Sheila Harrison and all who are ill, housebound or in hospital; Mary Anne Powers, Anna Lee, Pat Monaghan, James Moran, all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.

MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED James Moran, Private Intention, Pat Monaghan, Trudie Berger, Herbert Ellison, Joy McFarling.

THE GOSPEL CHALLENGE 18 - 20 October 2002. An invitation to all members of the parish who would like to come and reflect on the Gospel and its impact on us today. Booking forms available from the porch today.

DAY FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD - Saturday 19 October at York University. The charge for each participant is £17.50. St Wilfrid's participants are asked to contribute £8.50 towards the day - list in porch for names. Our weekly meetings begin again on Wed. next (11th) at 8pm in Upper Room.

BARN DANCE Friday 13 September at English Martyrs Hall. The evening will be led by Kath Greener and the Cornlanders Entrance £3.50. Bring a plate for the shared table and a bottle of your choice. Come along and enjoy the fun - if you don't dance just enjoy the company. Tickets available today.

ST SAMPSON'S FUNDRAISING DAY Monday 16 September for St Wilfrid's Refurbishment Fund. This is our annual event that has helped the parish so much in the past. As this is the last time that St Sampson's is available we hope to have a very successful day. Help is needed in all areas - all the usual stall items, cakes, tombola prizes, bric-a-brac etc and your help on the day would be much appreciated. Please see list in porch.

RCIA (Rite of Christian initiation of Adults) If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or if you know of someone who may be interested, our meetings start on Tuesday 15 October at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. inquiries - 624767.

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION The first meeting for parents takes place on Wed. 16 October at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. Further details later.

CELEBRATING LITURGIES as part of the Diocesan Ongoing Formation -

17 Sep. What is Good Liturgy? (Mg Anthony Boylan)

24 Sep. Liturgies for Sundays & Holydays (Fr John Wood)

2 Oct. Other Liturgies - Sacraments etc (Fr Terence Richardson OSB)

9 Oct. Liturgy for Children & Young People (Fr Charlton & Finola Barron)

7.00 for 7.30pm at St Margaret Clitherow Church, York. All very welcome.

DAY OF REFLECTION Tues 8 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm at St Aelred's Community Centre led by Rev. Nigel Bavidge. Please bring something for the shared lunch; tea and coffee provided. The suggested donation is £3 or whatever you can afford. All welcome. Please see noticeboard for further info.

ASCENT OUTING TO NOSTELL PRIORY Wed 11 Sep. Departs Memorial Gardens 9.45am, Our Lady's l0am - back in York 5.30pm approx. Coach £4. Hse and Gdns £4.50, Grounds only £2. All welcome. List in porch for names.

LOURDES FUNDRAISING DAY at St Crux last Thursday raised nearly £800. Thanks to all those who helped and supported in any way - a wonderful effort!

CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE are celebrating 90 years in York with a Mass n the Bar Convent Chapel on Thursday 19 Sep at noon. All welcome.

COLLECTIONS Gift Aid: £139.00; Loose Plate: £634.97 Refurbishment Collection: £101.18