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25th January 2009 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR John Shepherd, Lily Trowsdale, Jean Brittenden, Ian McMonagle, Brigitte Black, Maureen Pearson, Mikey Davitt, Sister Theresa Arrowsmith, Andrew Ridley, Ruby Yap, Declan Garnett, Matthew Curran, Anne Birkhill, Stephen Dyson Taylor, Baby Lucca, Baby Laurie, Margaret O'Riordan, Beryl Ives, 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, all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Special Intention, Roberto and Raffaella Salsi, John Cornish, Gail Kilmartin, Baby Laurie and Emma, Noreen Connor.
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION 'Giving': In this theme we are looking at the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10: 38-42). How does one prepare for Jesus' visit? Martha prepares one way. Mary another. In the family of God, within our own parish, we prepare for the coming of Jesus in the meal of the Eucharist. We bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar, thank God for these gifts of creation, and offer ourselves as gift, as one family, to God. Catechists Meeting : Wednesday 4 February 7.00pm Parents Meeting : Thursday 12 February 7.30pm Childrens Gathering : Saturday 14 February 10.00am Parish Celebration : Sunday 15 February 11.00am MASS ON THURSDAY next (29th January) will be at 11.30am in York Minster to celebrate the founding vision of Mary Ward. The CJ and the IBVM are opening this Jubilee Year with the celebration of Mass. Many of the hierarchy will be attending. We congratulate the Bar Convent on reaching their 400th birthday! All very welcome. ASCENT - for people in their middle and later years, meet on Wednesday next (28th January) after the 12.10pm Mass in the Upper Room. All very welcome. AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: Betty has written to thank all who supported her appeal last week. A total contribution of £1031.30 including £883.80 appeal donations and £147.50 in sales of books and gifts. This includes 19 copies of the Child's Bible making it possible for Aid to the Church in Need to send 57 copies to children in need throughout the world. APF RED MISSION BOXES: Many thanks to Pat and Ernie Johnston who have organised this fund for the last few years in the parish. We are grateful to Jo England for taking on this task. 'ENGAGING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE' Two Workshops with Bishop Terry and the YCW (Young Christian Workers) take place on Sunday 1 February 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Endsleigh Centre, Hull and Saturday 14 February 3.00pm - 5.00pm, St Thomas More, Middlesbrough. The workshops are open to adults who are interested in supporting young people, and to young adults who could get involved. If you would like to attend one of these workshops please put your name on the list in the porch. YEAR OF ST PAUL: Bishop Drainey will lead two Diocesan Celebrations: Thursday 26 February at St Charles, Hull 7.00pm Sunday 28 June at the Cathedral, Middlesbrough 7.00pm. See poster for further details. PROJECT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE IN PERU: An appeal will be made at all Masses next weekend by Kevin Martin on behalf of a forthcoming project to be undertaken by charities working with Peruvian government agencies. INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM: 1st and 2nd June at St Bede's Pastoral Centre. Price £40 for 2 days. To book a place, tel. 464900 or email admin@stbedes.org.uk THE EBOR LECTURES on Theology and Public Life. Theme for the 2008/9 Lectures 'The Challenge of Climate Change' and they take place on: Wednesday 4 March : Speaker: Dr Elaine Storkey 7pm at York St John University Wednesday 25 March : Speaker: Dr Rowan Williams 7.30pm at York Minster Admission is free but by ticket only from eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk or telephone 876474. TAIZE SERVICES Sundays 25 Jan. 22 Feb. and 22 Mar. at 6.30pm at Heslington Church. VISIT OF RELICS OF ST THOF LISIEUX to England and Wales. The relics of St Thwill be visiting England and Wales in October. We hope this will be a time of great grace for us and for many people in our land. Catholics, other Christians, members of other faiths and no faith will all be welcome to pray by her relics. You are invited to use this forthcoming year as a time of preparation, by praying for the visit and reading about St Thon the special website that has been set up: www.catholicrelics.co.uk At present the relics are expected at York Minster 1-2 Oct. 2009. CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY INTERNSHIPS 2009-10: The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is looking to recruit graduates this coming year, to work for 10 months from October 2009 to July 2010. Please see poster and postcards in the porch. Further information www.catholicchurch.org/internships. Closing date for applications is 2 March 2009. FINANCE: Gift Aid £549.83 Loose Plate £140.50 Thank you.
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