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27th December 2009 - The Holy Family OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Peter Coughlin, Hilda Craig, Gerry Dobbs, Frieda Dowler, Li Yuk Lin, Iain Benn, Chris Byrne, Joan Wilkinson, Maggie Stuart, Sabrina Murko, Tania Kirby, Jaroslav Zigo, Helen Bashal, Sharon Clarke, Patrick Reardon, Ann Stuart, Lily Trowsdale, Brigitte Black, Mikey Davitt, Sister Theresa Arrowsmith, Andrew Ridley, Ruby Yap, Declan Garnett, Matthew Curran, Baby Laurie, Emma Gascoigne, Joan Conway, Wilf Craig, 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; and all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Vivienne Lee, Joe Grainey, Mark Devlin, Mary & Charlie McKeever intention, John and Margaret Flanagan, Julie Barratt.
A NEW YEAR'S BLESSING May God grant you his grace and every blessing And keep you safe throughout the coming year. May he grant you unwavering faith, constant hope And love that endures to the end. I wish you peace throughout 2010. Canon Michael
SINCERE THANKS for your cards, good wishes and gifts to me this Christmas -I am deeply grateful for your love and generosity. As we come to the end of the year may I take this opportunity of thanking all the people who give of their time and talent to the church in so many ways - catechists, faith friends, children's liturgy, sacristans, those who serve at the stall, cleaners, flower arrangers, servers, ministers of the Word and Eucharist, singers and musicians, welcomers, collectors and counters and those who look after the finances. Without you the parish could not function as it does and your ministry is deeply appreciated. WELCOME to Luke Matthew Jackson who is to be baptised into the Christian community today. Congratulations to all his family. BAPTISM PREPARATION : If you have a child for Baptism you are invited to take part in the next three session preparation course on Saturdays 27 February, 6 and 13 March, 2 -3pm in the Upper Room. Please get in touch with Canon Michael. CONFIRMATIONS 2010: Our 10 young people who are preparing for Confirmation will be Confirmed with other young people from the York Deanery on Wednesday 19 May at St Joseph's Church, Clifton. Please keep these candidates in your prayer. MINISTERS OF THE WORD: Several people from our Christmas congregation commented to me on how good and competent our Readers were. I would like to thank our Readers who attend our Wednesday meetings to prepare for our Sunday liturgy. CHRISTMAS DRAW : Many thanks to those who generously donated prizes and sold and bought rickets. This list of prize winners is in the porch - please pick up your prize from the Sacristy or Rectory and present your counterfoil. Proceeds will be announced next week. THE ASCENT GROUP meets again on Wednesday 30 December, 12.45pm in the Upper Room. All in their middle and later years are most welcome. DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK 2010 is available from the Paper Stall at £2.00 - lots of useful information. BIBLE ALIVE £1.95 and My Day by Day £1 January issues are now available from the Paper Stall along with all the usual Catholic papers. 'IN SAFE HANDS'. Age Concern York, is a respite scheme for carers of older people. Volunteers are needed to stay with an older person in their home to give their carer the chance to recharge and carry on caring. Contact Liz Tune on 621020/627995. SWINE FLU: Here at St Wilfrid's we continue to take the precaution of receiving Holy Communion on the hand only. Holy Communion from the Chalice will be restored when the danger has passed. A MASS TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE. Sunday 27 December. 5pm at the Cathedral, Middlesbrough. There will be an opportunity for married couples to renew their wedding vows and for everyone to reflect on the joys and challenges of family life. All welcome. FINANCE: Gift Aid £99.00; Loose Plate £492.45 - Thankyou.
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