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26th October 2003 - 30th Sunday of the Year YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Sister Margaret RSM., John Beever, Jean Geary, Audrey Manuel, Reg Buckle, Michael Richardson, Mary Forrester, Andrew Carr, Kate Gills, Joan & Jim Wilkinson, David Watt, Desmond Armstrong, Mike Hope, Eamonn Burke, Eleshia Monohan 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: Forrie Turner, Valerie Morrissey, Deceased of York District Hospital, Eleshia Monahan, Maria Martinez, Special Intention, Mary Corry, Alphonsus Mansfield.
NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES BEGINNING JANUARY 2004 Vigil 6.15pm; 8.30am and 11.00am
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION 'Listening' Parents Meeting : Thursday 30 October 7.30pm Children's Gathering : Saturday 8 November 10.00am Celebration : Sunday 16 November 11.00am SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: If you would like to be Confirmed we are hoping to begin a preparation course in the near future. I invite all 14 year olds and over (also those who will be 14 in 2004) to complete an application form - available from the porch - and return it to me by the end of October. CONGRATULATIONS to Elizabeth Mary Brown who was baptised into the community last weekend and to Caroline and Gordon, Victoria and Alexander and Sarah and Graham who were married here recently. MASS OF THANKSGIVING for the Pope's silver jubilee of papacy Tuesday 4 November 7pm in the Cathedral. Light refreshments will be available after Mass. NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS: This is the month when we remember in a special way, our deceased family and friends. If you would like to have your loved ones remembered here in our Masses during November please take an envelope from the porch and return it to the Rectory or Sacristy as soon as possible. LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN - The number of children attending has increased and more helpers are needed. Would you be willing to help with this ministry? If so, please complete the tear-off slip on the flier. MASS OF REMEMBRANCE - Friday 21 November at 12.10pm. You are invited to take part in this Mass for all your family and friends who have died. Candles will be available (£1) to bring up to the altar in memory of your loved ones. PARISH FORUM : Sunday 16 November, 3.30pm in the Upper Room. ASCENT: The next meeting is on Wednesday 29 October at 12.45pm. All welcome. PRIESTS' TRAINING FUND : The annual collection will be taken next weekend. At present we have three students studying for the priesthood - 2 in Ushaw & one in Rome. RENOVATION OF HIGH LEVEL CHURCH GUTTERS : The gutters are in poor repair and this is causing damage to the stonework. Our architect has obtained 3 quotes and the Diocese has accepted one at £13,695 plus VAT. I am informed that with a building of this age maintenance is of the utmost importance. As winter is fast approaching the work will be carried out in April/May 2004 - this will give us a bit more time to get our monies together. ST WILFRID'S SCHOOL : Open Afternoon, Thursday 6 November 1.30pm - 3pm. All prospective parents are warmly invited to look round the school. NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY : The youth of the diocese are invited to English Martyrs, Dalton Terrace on Sun 23 Nov. Mass 2.30pm followed by Disco until 6pm. HOUSE GROUP : Friday 31 October, 8pm at 1 St Barnabas Close. All welcome. THE ANNUAL MASS at York Cemetery will be celebrated on Sat. 8 November at noon CHRISTOPHER WALKER Singing Day, Tues 6 Jan. in Hull. Please see notice & list. THE CONFESSIONS OF ST AUGUSTINE - A ten-week course on Monday evenings (7-9pm) beginning 19 January 2004 at King's Manor. Fee £45. Further details in porch. DRAFT MENTAL INCAPACITY BILL : Please write to your local MP and to Rt Hon. Peter Hain, MP (leader of the House of Commons) asking them to oppose the introduction of the draft Mental Incapacity Bill to Parliament - this Bill threatens to legalise euthanasia by neglect for 'mentally incapacitated' adults. FINANCE: Gift Aid £137.50; Loose Plate £551.71; Mission Sunday Collection £192.84.
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