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29th August 2004 - 22nd Sunday of the Year OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Stephen Dyson Taylor, Mary Fisher, Desmond Armstrong, Jacqui Wood, Anne Knowles, Patricia Doborinski, Mary Snowden, Winifrid Melody, Brian Roberts, 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 died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED: Bill Turton, Holy Souls, Margaret Elizabeth Wherrett, Umberto, Ray & Raymond Neiland.
ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL Father Lawrence sends his thanks to all who made him so welcome last weekend and to those who gave to the retiring collection for St Patrick's Missionary Society - a total of £574.14. LAY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION - Renewal and Re-Commissioning Day, Saturday 2 October in the Central Hall at the University of York. The charge for each person is now £25. St Wilfrid's ministers are asked to contribute £10 towards the day. All intending to go please take a form from the Sacristy and return it today. SHARING OUR FAITH (RCIA) As Catholics we are called upon to share our faith. You have an opportunity to do this on a weekly basis (Tuesdays) in the Upper Room. A meeting takes place on Tuesday 7 September at 7.30pm in the Upper Room to prepare us for this ministry. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION A meeting for parents who would like their children to receive First Holy Communion in 2005 takes place on Wednesday 29 September at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. SCRIPTURE Our Wednesday evening meetings will resume on 1 September at 8pm. HUNDRED CLUB You will probably have noticed that the 100 Club prizes have dwindled over the past year or so because of falling membership. The September draw will be the final one - any members who still have money in the fund will be contacted by Nicholas Bailhache during September. Thanks to all who have supported the Draw over the years and special thanks to Nicholas for all his work in keeping it serviced. AUCTION OF PROMISES - Friday 10 September at the Beechwood Close Hotel, Shipton Road. Come along and enjoy the fun. Viewing 6.30pm-7.30pm. Auction 8pm. Bar meals available - a great family evening. THE RETIRING COLLECTION is for the Church Refurbishment Fund. SATURDAY REFRESHMENTS -25 September 10.30am - 3.30pm in Upper Room. DIOCESAN FAMILY LISTENING DAY - Saturday 11 September: Earlier this year a letter from Bishop John was read out at all Masses regarding the initiative by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales to mark the United Nations International Year of the Family. Leaflets and copies of the Bishop's letter were given out at the end of Masses on that day. The replies that have been received have been analysed and from that an agenda has been put together for our Diocesan Family Listening Day, which is to be held at All Saints School in York. The topics to be discussed are all parish based and are entitled - The Family Friendly Parish; Young People and Parish Life; The Church's teaching as experienced in Parish Life. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and give their views on the topics to be discussed. Please see poster for more details. CHURCH FLOWERS Would the two kind ladies who volunteered to help on the flower rota, please see Canon Michael on his return. DIOCESAN WOMEN'S COMMISSION - Parishes without a Resident Priest 'Ways Forward'. Saturday 25 September, English Martyrs Hall, 10am-4pm. All welcome. (See poster for further details). TRIP TO WHITBY organised by ASCENT on Tuesday 7 September. The coach leaves Memorial Gardens at 9.15am and Our Lady's at 9.30am. It will be back in York 6-6.30pm. Cost £5. Payment by the end of August please. Coach is now full. FEED THE MINDS Annual Book Fair 20-24 September at The Guildhall. See poster for further details. FINANCE Gift Aid £109.70 Loose Plate £528.11
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