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16th May 2004 - 6th Sunday of Easter OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Fr Charles Macauley, OSB, Peter Smythe, Derek Walker, Fr Gerald Hurst, James Kingston, John Beever, Jean Geary, Eileen Foran, Pam Lester, Reg Buckle, Kate Gills, Andrew Carr, Joan & Jim Wilkinson, David Watt, Eamonn Burke, Eleshia Monohan, Nan Brownlow 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: Holy Souls, John Simison, Ivy and Paul Zamalauskus, Mary Empson, Peter Conroy, Chris and Ellie Hunt, Peter O'Brien Robert Rhodes, William Granger, Mary Cunliffe, Eileen Foran.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - The feast of the Ascension, Thursday, 20 May. Mass times here at St Wilfrid's are 6.30pm Vigil, l 0.00am and 12.10pm. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION Theme 'Receiving': it is you, the faith community, that welcomes these children to the table of the Lord as you once welcomed them into the community through baptism. We thank you for helping them to grow in their faith by your word and example. Next Sunday the children will receive the Eucharist for the first time at the 11.00am Mass. Let us continue to pray for them and their families. BAPTISM PREPARATION If you have a child for Baptism please get in touch with Canon Michael - next course Saturdays 12, 19 June, 3, 10 July. All who are seeking Baptism for their children are requested to attend a course. BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS to Aidan Carey who is being baptised today at the 11.00am Mass. We welcome Aidan and assure his parents of our prayerful support. CONGRATULATIONS to Victoria Thompson and Ben Whitworth who were married here this weekend. DAY OF REFLECTION organised by Ascent and led by Sister Cecilia Goodman CJ on Wednesday 19 May at English Martyrs Parish Hall 10.30am - 3.30pm. Mass will be celebrated during the day. Please bring a little food for a shared lunch. Tea and Coffee provided. Suggested donation £4. All welcome. NINE HOLY HOURS to pray for vocations and the growth of the Church - first Thursday of each month in June, July, September October, November, December 04 and February, March, April 05. These Holy Hours will be directed between 11am - 12 noon. Please make a special effort to come and pray. CALLING ALL MUSICIANS Would you like to give glory to God through playing a musical instrument in Church? If so you have an opportunity to come together with other musicians on Mondays at 6.30pm in the Upper Room. All very welcome. SPONSORED WALK Sunday 6 June round the City Walls, starting at 1.30pm from Church. Help raise funds for St Wilfrid's Church refurbishment. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome, especially newcomers to the parish - it's a great way to chat and learn something about the history and buildings of York at the same time. Sponsorship forms available at the back of the Church. HUNDRED CLUB Congratulations to our May winners - no.33 Bob and Judith Smeaton £51; no.47 Mrs M. Woolfson £31; no.32 Edward Cosgrove £20. SATURDAY REFRESHMENTS - the next 'day' will be Saturday 26 June when we'll have our Strawberry Tea. Tombola prizes welcome. Also help on the day would be much appreciated. CHURCH GUTTERS Scaffolding will be erected on Monday 17 May in preparation for the work on the gutters. The projected cost is £13,695 + VAT. VINCENT BILLINGTON international concert pianist, Wednesday 2 June, Scarborough Spa Grand Hall. Terry Waite will be giving an account of his amazing story. Tickets £8 from 01723 376774. THE LORD WHO SPEAKS - A day of scripture reading and prayer at Ampleforth Abbey for Christians of all denominations in North and East Yorkshire. Saturday 24 July 10.30am - 3.30pm. Soft drinks provided - bring your own lunch. Please book in by putting your name on the list in the porch. TRAINING IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION please see poster in porch. FINANCE Gift Aid £168.00; loose Plate £479.93; Refurb. £117.30 India Project £120.70.
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