9th August 2009 - 19th Sunday of the Year

SUNDAY MASS		Saturday 6.15pm; 8.30am and 11.00am
		Liturgy of the Word with Children 11.00am
FUNERAL MASS		Monday 10.00am for John Shepherd
WEEKDAY MASS		Tuesday - Friday 12.10pm
		Saturday 10.00am in St Margaret Clitherow Shrine
SACRAMENT OF		Saturday 11.00am - 12 noon
RECONCILIATION
ROSARY		Tuesday - Friday 11.45am
NOVENA TO OUR LADY		Wednesday 12.40pm
OF PERPETUAL HELP

OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Jean Willis, Mary Empson, Maggie Stuart, Sabrina Murko, Tania Kirby, Jaroslav Zigo, Stephen Campbell, Emilo Gallo, Helen Bashal, Michael Fitzgerald, Sharon Clarke, Wendy Rayne-Davis, Patrick Reardon, John Shepherd, Ann Stuart, Michael Novak, Lily Trowsdale, Jean Brittenden, Ian McMonagle, Brigitte Black, Maureen Pearson, Mikey Davitt, Sister Theresa Arrowsmith, Andrew Ridley, Ruby Yap, Declan Garnett, Matthew Curran, Stephen Dyson Taylor, Baby Laurie, Emma Gascoigne, Margaret O'Riordan, 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; John Shepherd, Eileen Emmerson and all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.

MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Tracy Kaye, Tony Rudling, Deceased of the McAuliffe Family, Mary Murphy, Annie Conroy, Fred Lobski, Kerry - safe delivery, Baby Laurie, Emma Gascoigne - for the safe delivery of twins, Jack Padley, Philomena Chidley, Margaret Grennan, Raffaella and Roberto Salsi, Lisa Bowen.

ST THERESE OF LISIEUX - a time of grace for England and Wales. We are very privileged in York to have the relics in the Minster for her feast day. The relics will arrive at the Minster at 6pm on Thur 1 October and are taken to the next destination at midday on Fri 2 at 12 noon. The Minster will be open for veneration of the relics through the night and services will be held on the hour.

VOLUNTEERS are required to act as stewards throughout the 18 hours of the visit of the Relics of St Therese, if you are able to help please put your name on the list in the porch or telephone Manuel on 01904 783304.

ST WILFRID: This year marks the 13th centenary since the death of St Wilfrid. As he is the patron of our Church it is proposed to celebrate his feast day this year with special solemnity - Monday 12 October 2009. Plans are progressing well for the Liturgy and hospitality. The next preparation meeting is Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm in the Upper Room.

ST WILFRID 634 - 709 'St Wilfrid - a European Anglo-Saxon': Public lecture, Wednesday 9 September at 7.30pm in York Minster. Tickets £5 from York Minster Box Office.

1300 Anniversary Conference 10-11 September at St William's College. See noticeboard for details.

WE WELCOME Tilly May Johnson who was baptised into the Christian community last Sunday. Our congratulations go to all Tilly's family.

CONFIRMATION 2010: Thanks to the young people who have written to request preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. A meeting for parents and candidates will take place on Thursday 10 September, 7.30pm in the Upper Room.

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION STUDY DAY, Saturday 12 September at Askham Bryan College. The cost of the day is £11 and St Wilfrid's Ministers are asked to contribute £5 towards the day. If you would like to book a place, please put your name on the list in the porch and the £5 to be handed in at the Sacristy in an envelope with your name on the front by Sunday 9 August.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD: Our Wednesday meetings are discontinued during July and August - all Readers are encouraged to prepare at home during these two months.

REFRESHMENTS are served in the Upper Room after the 11am Mass on Sundays. All welcome.

RETREAT at the Briery, Ilkley, Mon 21 - Thurs 24 Sep. 09. If you would like to join local Ascent members, there are vacancies. The cost is £130. Please ring Maureen at the Rectory 624767.

THE MIDDLESBROUGH DIOCESAN CHOIR provide musical support to major events in the diocesan calendar. Their repertoire ranges from simple congregational singing to part singing and encompasses a whole range of levels of musical ability. Rehearsals every 2nd Sunday of the month at Our Lady's, Acomb, 2-4pm starting again on Sunday 13th Sep. Why not join them for 2009-10?

CAFOD Supporters Day, Sat. 12 Sep. 10.30am - 4pm at The Endsleigh Centre, Beverley Road, Hull. If you wish to go, please contact Jo England (our parish CAFOD representative) on tel.625316.

ANNUAL ASSUMPTION PILGRIMAGE takes place on Sunday 16 August at 3pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley. Please see poster for further details.

CONGRATULATIONS to Margaret and Norman Scotter who celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary this week.

TRIP TO HAREWOOD HOUSE, Tuesday 8 September, Cost £14 (includes entry to house), organised by the Ascent Group. Departs Memorial Gardens at 9.15am and Our Lady's, Acomb 9.30am. Please put your name on the list in the porch, indicating your preferred pick up point.

TAIZE SERVICE, Sunday 23 August, 6.30pm at Heslington Church. All very welcome.

THE LINDISFARNE WALKING PILGRIMAGE, 15 - 30 Aug. starting with an Induction Service at the Bar Convent Chapel at 4pm on the 15th, then Mass here at St Wilfrid's at 6.15pm.

CARECENT has written to thank all who support them by donating food, etc. for their store cupboards. Needs at present are: unheated tinned meat, especially ham, cereals other than Corn Flakes, porridge and instant porridge. Tinned tomatoes, preferably whole not chopped, baked beans and tinned spaghetti, toiletries - small soaps, toothpaste and brushes, deodorants, shampoos for individuals, razors and small towels.,

LUNCHTIME PRAYER - for Revival and Community Transformation on the first Monday of each month 12 noon - 2.00pm at York Baptist Church, Priory Street. All very welcome.

FINANCE: Gift Aid £135 Loose Plate £624.37 Buildings Fund £60.23

SWINE FLU: Bishop Terence has written with guidelines to help prevent the spread of this flu. As a temporary measure we are asked to take some recommended precautions within the Mass. Here at St Wilfrid's from today:

- The Host to be received on the hand only.

- Communion from the Chalice to cease for the time being.

This practice will remain in place until the danger has passed.

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Until further notice only three Ministers (the first 3 on the rota) will be needed to distribute Holy Communion at our Sunday Masses.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS and thanks for joining in our Celebration. We hope you enjoy your time in York. Young children are most welcome to join in the Children's Liturgy at the 11am Mass. It helps the parish if tax-paying visitors would use the small white Gift Aid envelope (found at the back of Church) for any offerings you wish to make.