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31st October 2004 - All Saints OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR Barbara Treend, Stephen Dyson Taylor. Mary Fisher, Desmond Armstrong, Jacqui Wood, Anne Knowles. Patricia Doborinski, Mary Snowden. Ramona Morris, Conroy Maddox, Winifrid Melody, John Beever, Jean Geary, 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; Terence Jackson and all who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
MASS INTENTIONS RECEIVED Arthur Collins, Jack Conroy, Rosina Kidd, Anthony Gerard Craig, Enid Simison, Holy Souls, Mary Dobbs.
THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST October 2004-5. In the 25th year of his Pontificate, Pope John Paul II desired to involve the whole Church more fully in a Eucharistic Reflection. The Eucharist builds, sustains and fortifies the Church, increasing spiritual communion and charity among her members. Today we listen to a letter from Bishop John introducing this theme. Please also pick up a leaflet from the porch. NOVEMBER - HOLY SOULS This is the time of year when we remember in a special way our deceased family members and friends. If you would like to have your loved ones remembered in our Masses here during November please take an envelope from the porch and return it to the Rectory or Sacristy as soon as possible. Throughout the month of November Mass will be offered daily for our dead. FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION The theme Forgiving, central to our lives as Christians, is celebrated this month. Parents Meeting - Thursday 4 November 7.30pm Children's Gathering - Saturday 13 November 10.00am-l 1.30am Celebration in Church - Sunday 14 November 11.00am CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Our group meets again on Thursday 11 November, 7000pm - 8.30pm in the Upper Room. CONGRATULATIONS to George Atang and Samantha Griffin who were baptised into our community recently and to their parents and families. HOLY HOUR The fifth of our monthly Holy Hours takes place on Thursday next, 11.00am - 12noon for Vocations and growth of the Church. SVP: If you know of any person in the parish who would welcome a visit from a member of our St Vincent de Paul Society please inform Canon Michael. ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DEAD York Cemetery Chapel, Saturday 6 November at 12noon. YORK ST JOHN COLLEGE Mass will be celebrated in the College Chapel by Father Damian Cassidy, the new RC Chaplain at the University of York, on Thursday 4 November at 12.30pm. All are most welcome. PRIESTS TRAINING FUND - annual retiring collection will be taken next weekend. PARISH FORUM - Sunday 7 November, 3.30pm in the Upper Room. If you have items for the Agenda please have them in by Sunday 31 October. ST WILFRIDS CHURCH - Fundraising Day at St Crux, Thursday 11 November. Bric-a brac etc. and help and support on the day will be most welcome. CHRISTMAS DRAW - tickets will be available soon. We are appealing for prizes Christmas Cake, Hamper, bottles of wine/spirits, chocolates, toys and of course any help towards the first prize would be appreciated. Please see list in the porch. PARISH INDIA PROJECT Our monthly fast day is Friday next (5 November). The box for the proceeds of our fasting will be on the 'gifts' table next Sunday. ST WILFRID'S RC SCHOOL Open Afternoon - Thursday 4 November from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. lf you are interested in enrolling your child in this successful and caring school, come along to our open afternoon to see for yourself how we are able to combine gospel values with a broad and balanced curriculum. We look forward to meeting you. ALL SAINTS RC SCHOOL Sixth Form Opening Evening for prospective students starting September 2005 - Monday 8 November, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. STAND UP FOR AFRICA CAMPAIGN If you would like to sign in support of the above campaign you will find the petition in the porch today. YORK DEANERY DINNER DANCE - Friday 4 February 2005 in the Voltigeur Suite York Racecourse. Live band with singer. Four course meal £21 per head. Could we make up a couple of tables from St Wilfrid's? Please put your name, etc. on the list in the porch if you would like a place. FINANCE Gift Aid £154.10; Loose Plate £509.15; Refurbishment £146.54
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