St. Joseph’s Dinnington. Parish Priest: Fr Andy. Tel: 01909 562664
Weekend Masses:
9.30am Sunday at St. Joseph’s;
6pm Saturday at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton (for Sunday)
Penitential Service 5pm the first Saturday of the month at St. Joseph’s
Children’s Liturgy first Sunday of the month.
Email: andyjgraydon@gmail.com. Website: www.stjosephsdinnington.com
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
In the event of an emergency where you may specifically require the services of a priest please contact either:
Monica Carroll (07813 920844) or Anne Marie Carroll (07841 038663)
Week beginning Sunday 2nd February 2025
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
(Yeas C, White)
SATURDAY 1st February
12 noon Mass for the Sick at St Joseph’s followed by shared table in the parish room
Celebrant Fr Geoff Bottoms
6pm Service of The Word at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
Readings for the day:
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-70. 71-72. 73-75. ℟ cf. 68; Mark 4:35-41
SUNDAY: THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
Celebrant Fr Geoff Bottoms
Malachi 3:1-4; Ps 24(23):7. 8. 9. 10. ℟8a;
Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-32
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
Hebrews 11:32-40; Ps 31(30):20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ℟25; Mark 5:1-20
(Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop ●or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr)
TUESDAY:
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
There is no evening Mass today.
Hebrews 12:1-4; Ps 22(21):26b-27. 28, 30. 31-32. ℟ cf. 27b; Mark 5:21-43
WEDNESDAY
No Mass today.
Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103(102):1-2. 13-14. 17-18a ℟ cf. 17; Mark 6:1-6
(Saint Agatha, Virgin, Martyr)
THURSDAY:
There is no early morning Mass today.
2pm Rosary for Peace in the parish rooms.
Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13
(Saints Paul Miki and his Companions, Martyrs)
FRIDAY:
No Mass today.
Hebrews 13:1-8; Ps 27(26):1. 3. 5. 8c-9c. ℟1a; Mark 6:14-29
SATURDAY:
6pm Service of the Word at Blessed William Richardson Church, KIveton.
Readings for the Day:
Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23(22):1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6. ℟1; Mark 6:30-34
(Saint Jerome Emilian or Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin) ●
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C, Green)
9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s.
Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138(137):1-2a. 2bc, 3. 4-5. 7c-8. ℟1c;
1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for all nations. May the light of Christ renew our world in hope, establishing justice and bringing people together in solidarity and peace.
Lord, in your mercy...
(CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY: For vocations to the priesthood and religious life
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ's mission in the priesthood and religious life
NOTICES
We welcome Fr Geoff to celebrate our Masses this weekend
RIP BARRIE PATTERSON: The funeral of Barrie Patterson will take place at Babworth Crematorium on Thursday 6th February 12pm. All welcome. We keep Lucy, Louise and the family in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
RIP PAUL HANNA: The funeral of Paul Hanna is to take place 19th February at 10.30am in St Joseph’s Church. We pray for him and his wife Di at this sad time.
DIGITAL GIVING
Hopefully you have seen the credit card reader which has recently been installed at the back of St Joseph’s church. Sadly there was a small deficit last year in our parish funds and therefore it needs to be as easy as possible for parishioners to contribute to our parish.
There are now two new ways of cashless giving
1. It’s very easy to use the card reader at the back of church, clear instructions with the machine,
OR
2. You can use the QR code in church and on the website, just scan the code and follow the simple instructions
LENTEN COURSES:
The Dinnington group will meet at 7pm (6.30 for refreshments) each Thursday as follows:
13th March. St. Leonard’s
20th March St Joseph’s
27th March Salvation Army Hall
3rd April Methodist Church
10th April - tbc. (Possibly The Bridge)
All wecome.
The Kiveton Group will meet at 7pm as follows:
Wednesday 12th March at BWR, Kiveton;
Wednesday 19th March at St John’s Church Wales;
Thursday 27th March. St Peter’s Church, Thorpe Salvin;
Thursday 3rd April at Wales Methodist Chapel;
Wednesday 9th April at All Hallows Church, Harthill.
All Welcome
LIVE SIMPLY FEBRUARY:
There will be a collection of pre-loved clothes in good condition in church during February. All the clothes will be taken to the Clothing Bank who provide free clothes parcels for people in need. See the information on the leaflet in church
Please consider signing the CAFOD Cancel the Debt petition to cancel the unpayable debt that many low income countries are burdened with - http://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-new-debt-crisisburd
VOLUNTEER WELCOMERS NEEDED FOR PADLEY CHAPEL:
Historic Padley Chapel near Grindleford is a Designated Pilgrim Place in the Diocese of Hallam for the 2025 Jubilee Year. Therefore, more people are needed to help with the Chapel opening on Sunday afternoons and the occasional weekday during the “Pilgrim Year of Hope”. You will be part of a team of 2, 3 or 4 volunteers and will be given full guidance and support.
Please email: friendsofpadley@hallam-diocese.com or ring Sheila on 07855 039711 for more information.
FREE WELL-BEING COURSE FOR MEN:
In Person at St Gerard’s Church Parish Room , Thrybergh, Rotherham
Starting 4th March Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30
A free six-week course for a happier and more relaxed you.
Join us to explore:
Emotional Self-care – Emotional self-care allows us to take to take time for the benefit of our health and well-being.
Thinking about putting your own needs first - building your resilience.
Being more assertive and setting boundaries–so that you can communicate better and more effectively at home and work.
Stress and relaxation techniques – learning new skills for a more relaxed you.
Build resilience and recover from trauma – To move forward in our life.
Come and join us for these relaxed, friendly and supportive sessions!
For more information and to book in please contact
Janet Kent on 07927657462 or email jkent@hallam-diocese.com
CYCLING PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE:THE WALSINGHAM WAY July 2025.
Starting from the medieval Marion Shrine in Doncaster and taking classic routes down quiet country lanes and cycle trails to the Marion Shrine in Walsingham via an easily manageable series of bike rides. Celebrating faith, fun and friendship! For more information email: gocyclinghallamgmail.com. Or telephone 07350585998
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING:
Caritas Counselling Service are offering Family, Couples and Relationship Counselling Free of Charge - for more information please contact Bernie Ware on 07980406198 bware@hallam-diocese.com or Janet Kent 07927657462 jkent@hallam-diocese.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: George Blow and his grandma; Victoria Broughton; Christopher Browne; Eileen Butterfield; Jim Chandler; Sam Cleasby; Betty Delaney; Barbara Dexter; Pat Duffin; Gillian Gee; Robert Hume; Sophie Hughes; Owen Jenkinson; Jed Krotki; Kumba; Isabel Main-Reade; Haylen Markillie; Charlie Massarella; John Parker; Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter); Annie Reynolds; Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt; Olive Stafford; Margaret Tyler; Pat Vickers; and Teresa Williamsa
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The following jobs are being advertised at St Bernard’s Catholic High School Rotherham.
Please see the website below for more details
Job Title: Assistant Facilities Supervisor
Contract: Part time 20 hours per week, permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Band D, point 5
Reporting to: Site Manager
Closing Date: Friday 21
Interviews: W/C 24th February
Job Title: Student Support Assistant – Level 1
Contract: Part Time, Permanent, 27.5 hrs/wk, Term Time only
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to: SEND Co-ordinator
Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Role: Lead Practitioner of RE
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2
Hours of work: Full Time
Start Date: Easter 2025
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: W/C 10th February 2025
Role: Exams & Cover Manager
Salary: Band F £24,833 (actual salary)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days
Start Date: A S A P
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025 @ 9am – please note short closing date
Interviews: TBC
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