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28th December 2008 - The Holy Family OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR John Shepherd, Joe Graney, Lily Trowsdale, Jean Brittenden, Ian McMonagle, Brigitte Black, Keith Dobson, Maureen Pearson, Mikey Davitt, Peter McGarry, Allan Ward, 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, Gail Kilmartin, Joan Conway, Lucy Wilson, Wilf Craig, Anne Saunders, Brett Clarson, Derek Piercy, David Allen, Anne McDermott, Jean Geary, Joan Wilkinson, Bernadette Leach, Mel Richardson, Eleshia Monohan, and those who are ill or house-bound and all who care for them, Keith Dobson, Paddy Dooley and all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: John Shepherd and family, Special Intention, Keith Dobson, Gladys Scobey, Donors intention, Tony Rudling, Deceased of the McAuliffe family, Paddy Dooley, Special intention, Michael Buckle, Thomas Conroy.
SINCERE THANKS for all your kindness and generosity expressed by your cards, good wishes and gifts at Christmas. May I take this opportunity of thanking all the people who give of their time and talent to the parish - 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. After her recent eye operation, Maureen was touched by your many expressions of good will - prayers, cards, flowers, plants and food to help us through the week! Thank you. BAPTISM PREPARATION COURSE: If you have a child for Baptism you are invited to take part in a three session preparation course on Saturdays 17, 24 and 31 January, 2-3pm in the Upper Room. Please let Canon Michael know if you wish to attend. CONGRATULATIONS to Danuta Bednarska and Andy Brown who were married here at St Wilfrid's on Friday. CHRISTMAS DRAW: Many thanks to those who have generously donated prizes and sold and bought tickets. The list of prize winners is in the porch - please pick up your prize from the Sacristy of Rectory. Proceeds will be announced next week. CHURCH CLEANING: A very small group of dedicated people has been cleaning the Church over the past year. More help is urgently needed - please put your name on the list in the porch to join the monthly rota. MARRIAGE PREPARATION 2009: The marriage preparation dates are as follows: 17 January, 14 March, 7 May, 18 July, 19 September, 14 November. All people planning their wedding are expected to participate in one of these courses which take place at St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York. Please ring Marriage Care on 789115 to apply. THE ASCENT GROUP meets again on Wednesday 31 December at 12.45pm. APF RED MISSION BOXES: All those who support the missions through the use of the red boxes are asked to bring the contents to the Sacristy. 'BE A LIGHT UNTO YOURSELF': A retreat with Anthony De Mello led by Father John Callaman SJ, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January, 10.30am - 3.30pm at St Bede's Pastoral Centre. For further details see notice board or www.stbedes.org.uk St Bede's Spring Programme can be seen on the church notice board. THE DEPTH OF FAITH IN THE DEPTH OF LIFE: A three-day non-residential conference Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 April 2009. Further information from St Bede's. VISIT OF RELICS OF ST THOF LISIEUX to England and Wales. As you may have heard, the relics of St Thwill be visiting England and Wales this time next year. 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. DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK 2009 available from the Paper Stall at £2.00. Also Bible Alive £1.95 along with a selection of other Catholic papers. FINANCE: Gift Aid £312.50; Loose Plate £697.51 Thank you.
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