9th September 2007 - 23rd Sunday of the Year

SUNDAY MASS		Saturday Vigil 6.15pm; 8.30am and 11.00am
		Liturgy of the Word with Children 11.00am
WEEKDAY MASS		Monday 8.00am
		Tuesday - Friday 12.10pm
SACRAMENT OF		Saturday 10.40am - 12 noon
RECONCILIATION
EXPOSITION OF THE		Will resume after completion of the Sanctuary work
BLESSED SACRAMENT
MORNING PRAYER		Will resume after completion of the Sanctuary work
ROSARY		Tuesday - Friday 11.45am in the Lady Chapel
NOVENA TO OUR LADY		Wednesday 12.40pm in the Lady Chapel
OF PERPETUAL HELP

OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR, Mark Bailey, Peter Culkin, Madeleine and her family, Bishop John, Margaret O'Riorden, Dorothy Watson, Maureen Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Mary Armstrong, Madge Holmes, Beryl Ives, Mr & Mrs Lynch, Mary Bignell, Gail Kilmartin, Joan Conway, Barbara Jones, Nora Norman, Russell Jones, Lucy Wilson, Wilf Craig, Kate Audrey Penaranda, Anne Saunders, Michael Randall, Brett Clarson, Ted Askham, Derek Piercy, David Allen, Anne McDermott, Margot Edwards, Jean Geary, Joan Wilkinson, Bernadette Leach, Mel Richardson, Andrew Carr, Eleshia Monohan, Staff and Patients of St Leonard's Hospice and York Hospital and all who are ill or house-bound; Thomas O'Connell, Winifred Lennox and all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.

MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Frank Hudson, Thomas O'Connell, Special Intention, Thomas Mulligan, John Coleman, Sally Atwell, Winifred Lennox, Kim Cole and Emma Gascoigne for safe deliveries, Ton Conroy, Tari Tobi.

RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY Go to a land I will show you! People are on the move! Immigrants and emigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. People move for all sorts of reasons and the result is that everywhere we look, people from all over the world rub shoulders with each other. This is God's doing! We are one Race, the Human Race. Please take a prayer leaflet from the porch today.

BISHOP AUGUSTINE HARRIS who served our Diocese as a good Shepherd for 14 years died on Thursday 30 August in Liverpool. His funeral will take place at St Mary's Cathedral Middlesbrough on Wednesday 12 September at 12 noon. Archbishop Kelly of Liverpool will preside. Please remember Bishop Harris in your prayer.

BAPTISM COURSE: Next preparation course takes place on Saturdays 15, 22 and 29 September, 2-3pm in the Upper Room. Please let Canon Michael know if attending.

CONFIRMATION 2008: Our next gathering is on Thursday 13 Sep. at 7.30pm.

RCIA - Involving the Whole Parish Community: An evening with Dr Sheila O'Dea exploring the treasurers of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) on Friday 21 September 7-9pm at All Saints Lower School, Nunnery Lane. A donation of £5 is suggested. This evening is open to the whole of the Diocese so booking is essential. If you would like to attend please put your name on the list in the porch today.

WELCOMING PEOPLE INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: A meeting for all Catholics who would like to be involved in sharing faith will be held on Tuesday 25 September at 7.30pm in the Upper Room.

PARISH FORUM Today (Sunday) 3.30pm - 5.00pm in the Upper Room. All welcome.

READERS: Apologies from Jane Cook who was to lead our session last Wednesday. She is now out of hospital and will be in touch soon regarding another date. Our weekly meetings restart this week. Please make an effort to attend.

RETIRED PRIESTS WELFARE FUND - a retiring collection will be taken next weekend. This fund supports the retired priests of our Diocese in a small way. Without their help and enthusiastic support, many parishes would be without a Sunday Mass during the holiday period. The Diocese would like to do more, and with your help they can.

JOINT SOCIAL EVENING with St Joseph's parish on Friday 16 November - further details later. Please make a note in your diary.

ADULT FORMATION: As advertised in the Voice, the Diocesan Handbook will be launched on Wednesday 19 September at 7.30pm at Our Lady's, Acomb. All welcome.

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL: Open Evening, Wednesday 3 October, 7pm - 9pm for Year 6 students and parents. An opportunity to meet staff and pupils and to see displays of work.

DAY OF REFLECTION organised by Ascent, Wednesday 10 October at English Martyrs.

KNIGHTS ANNUAL MASS at St Margaret Clitherow Shrine, Monday 8 October at 7.30pm.

'IN SAFE HANDS' Age Concern York is a respite scheme for carers of older people. More volunteers are needed. If you could help please telephone 627995 or 621020.

CAFOD - Middlesbrough Diocese Supporters Day, 'From Charity to Justice - The Challenge of our Faith' Saturday 6 October, 10.00am - 3.30pm at Alban Roe House, Ampleforth Abbey. Booking and further details from David or Carol on 01904 671767.

YORK JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP : The next meeting takes place on Monday 10 September at 7.30pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street. All welcome.

JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION: The next meeting is on Saturday 15 September at St Francis of Assisi Church, Acklam, Middlesbrough, 10.30am - 1.00pm.

THE NEWMAN ASSOCIATION: York Circle Inaugural Meeting, Wednesday 26 September 7.00pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street. Please see poster for further details.

G.P. TAYLOR - Saturday 6 October at Belfrey Hall, Stonegate. See poster for details.

ST BEDE'S COMMUNITY, 21-23 Blossom Street. Domestic help wanted. See poster.

FINANCE: Gift Aid £155.40; Loose Plate £599.22; Building Fund £156; Refreshments £166.68