St Joseph’s, Dinnington Parish Priest: Fr. Andy Tel: 01909 562664
Weekend Masses: Sunday 9.30am in church; Saturday 6pm at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton
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 038633)
Week beginning Sunday 5th November 2023
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
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SATURDAY:
4th November 6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
(For Sunday)
Readings for the day:
Romans 11:1-2,11-12,25-29; Psalm 93(94):12-15,17-18; Luke 14:1,7-11
(Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop)
SUNDAY: 9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Malachi 1:14-2:2,8-10; Psalm 130(131);
1 Thessalonians 2:7-9,13; Matthew 23:1-12
MONDAY: No Mass today
Romans 11:29-36; Psalm 68(69):30-31,33-34,36-37; Luke 14:12-14
TUESDAY:
11.30am Hour of Quiet Prayer at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton
7pm Mass in the parish rooms
7.30pm Parish Care Support Group Meeting in the parish rooms
Romans 12:5-16; Psalm 130(131); Luke 14:15-24
(Saint Willibrord, Bishop and Missionary)
WEDNESDAY: No Mass today
Romans 13:8-10; Psalm 111(112):1-2,4-5,9; Luke 14:25-33
THURSDAY: DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
8.30am Mass in the parish rooms
Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; Psalm 45(46):2-3,5-6,8-9; John 2:13-22
FRIDAY:
Romans 15:14-21; Psalm 97(98):1-4; Luke 16:1-8
(Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor)
SATURDAY: 6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church Kiveton. (for Sunday)
Readings for the day:
Romans 16:3-9,16,22-27; Psalm 144(145):2-5,10-11; Luke 16:9-15
(Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop)
Next Sunday: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Mass in St Joseph’s
Readings:
Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 62(63):2-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for those who have died, that they may rest in the loving mercy of God, and those who mourn, that they may be comforted. Lord, in your mercy....
(Source: CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER: For the Pope We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
NOTICES
COFFEE AFTERNOON: It was so lovely to see so many happy faces at the coffee afternoon. Thank you to all the helpers, providing beautiful refreshments, decorating all the tables and helping out in many ways. The next Coffee afternoon is December the 6th.
Please come along in December and meet old and new friends.
REMEMBRANCE THROUGH WORDS : Thursday 9th November 6pm at St Bernard's Catholic High School. Tickets £2 each. Please contact school if you would like to attend on 01709 828183
You are invited to join St Joseph’s Parish for:
A SERVICE OF LIGHT - REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES
To be held at St Joseph’s Church, Dinnington on Tuesday 14th November at 7 00 pm.
We will remember and give thanks for our deceased family and friends who have enriched our lives.
LIVE SIMPLY AWARD PRESENTATION AND CELEBRATION
The Live Simply Award will be presented to the parish on Sunday 19th November at the 9.30 mass followed by a celebration party in the parish rooms with a shared table. Both St. Joseph’s and Blessed William Richardson communities will receive a certificate and a plaque.
The Award is for the whole parish so please come and celebrate our wonderful achievement.
LOST CHORD: The next welcoming and uplifting interactive dementia friendly community music session takes place at Wales Methodist Church 12 -2pm on Thursday 9th November.
Soup and sandwiches served. All welcome.
BELONG RETREAT: Saturday 18th November, 10am - 10pm, St Vincent’s Mission Hub in collaboration with Youth 2000, open to anyone aged 16-35.
This will be a day of fun, friendship and faith as we accept the Lord’s invitation to BELONG in His kingdom and find hope, joy and peace through Him. Tickets available via the QR code on the poster or at www.youth2000.org/events/belongretreat. Tickets are limited so please book early!“
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:- Friday 28th June – 4th July 2024
Bishop Ralph invites you to join him on the 2024 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Booking forms available to download at www.hallam-lourdes.com. Enquiries 01302 247910 or 07724 650066.
Fare £879pp - 6 nights Full Board (excl. Ins.) flying from Leeds Bradford Airport direct to Lourdes. Applications are particularly welcome from pilgrims who need help due to medical issues/mobility. Volunteer doctors, nurses and helpers are also required.
HALLAM YOUTH – LOURDES: Details are available through each diocesan High School for young people to travel with their school groups. Young people aged 16-18 in parishes, who do not attend Catholic schools, and wish to join Hallam Youth on the diocesan pilgrimage please email
smcdonald@hallam-diocese.com for details.
ST WILFRID'S CENTRE: A Christmas Fayre & Evening for Friends and Supporters
Thursday 9th November 5-7pm
Christmas cards, nativity sets and other items are also available from our website.
Also: St Wilfrid's Centre Christmas Concert December 13th at 7pm. A mix of Christmas Carols for everyone to join in with and a number of songs to listen to, performed by Sheffield Folk Chorale. Ticket numbers are limited and we know that diaries get full in December so we are letting you know early so that you can book your tickets. All the money raised will go to support our work with vulnerable, isolated and homeless adults across the whole of South Yorkshire.
LIVE SIMPLY NOVEMBER
Live Simply: Answer Pope Francis' call to care for the world and help to make it more beautiful. He says that we must and join together with all people of good will to demand change from those with economic and political power to turn the world upside down, moving away from an obsession with power and wealth, and towards a greater care for our common home.
Live in Solidarity with the Poor
Pray for Peace in the Middle East
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK: Maureen Appley; George Blow & his Grandma, Christopher Browne, Eileen Butterfield, Jim Chandler, Sam Cleasby, Betty Delaney, Gillian Gee, Robert Hume, Sophie Hughes, Owen Jenkinson; Sheila Kobyluch; Ged Krotki, Kumba, Isabel Main-Reade, Haylen Markillie, Charlie Massarella, John Parker, Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter), Annie Reynolds, Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt, Olive Stafford, Robert Stock, Pat Vickers, Teresa Williams and Michel
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