06.09.2026 Newsletter

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St. Joseph’s Dinnington.   Parish Priest:  Fr Andy.   Tel: 01909 562664

Alternative contacts are:

Monica Carroll (07813 920844) or Anne Marie Carroll (07841 038633)

Weekend Masses:

9.30am Sunday at St. Joseph’s;   Ar A, White)

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

WEEK  BEGINNING SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2026

23rd Sunday in Ordinay Time.  (Year A, Green)

THE SEASON OF CREATION

SATURDAY (5th SEPTEMBER)

6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.

(For Sunday)

Readings for the day:

1 Corinthians 4:6b-15;   Ps 145(144):17-18. 19-20. 21;   Luke 6:1-5

(Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) 

SUNDAY:

9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s

Ezekiel 33:7-9;   Ps 95(94):1-2. 6-7b. 7c-9;   

Romans 13:8-10;    Matthew 18:15-20

MONDAY:  ●

No Mass today.

1 Corinthians 5:1-8;   Ps 5:5-6. 7. 12;  Luke 6:6-11

TUESDAY: THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

11am Requiem Mass for Kitty Finnerty in  St Joseph’s

Readings of the day: Micah 5:2-5a;  Ps 13(12):6ab. 6c;   Matthew 1:18-23

WEDNESDAY:

No Mass today.

1 Corinthians 7:25-31;   Ps 45(44):11-12. 14-15. 16-17.;   Luke 6:20-26

(Saint Peter Claver) ●

THURSDAY:

8.30am Mass in the parish rooms.

2pm Rosary for peace in the parish rooms.  All welcome.

1 Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-13;   Ps 139(138):1-3. 13-14b. 23-24;   Luke 6:27-38

FRIDAY:

No Mass today.

1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27;   Ps 84(83):2-3. 5-6. 12;   Luke 6:39-42

SATURDAY: THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY ●

6pm Mass  at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.   

Readings of th day: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22;   Ps 116(115):12-13. 17-18;   Luke 6:43-49

Next Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinay Time.  (Year A. Green)   

Education Sunday

9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s

●Readings:   

Sirach 27:30-28:7;   Ps 103(102):1-2. 3-4. 9-10. 11-12;   Romans 14:7-9;   Matthew 18:21-35

Any one wanting a lift to any of the  services please ring Judith Sherratt on:

07474 570654.

PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:   We pray for the Church; that, in this Season of Creation, God will inspire all Christians to pray and act for the good of our common home.

Lord, in your mercy…..

(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)

THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR  SEPTEMBER: For the care of water

Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

LIVE SIMPLY SEPTEMBER;   September is the Season of Creation, we are called to be a river of transformation here in our own community. 

Some ways to respond are:-  Spend some time praying near water. Plant a tree. Support  a water charity.  Commit to reducing single-use plastics that clog our waterways.  Support the local foodbank. Campaign for clean water.

NOTICES:

KITTY FINNERTY RIP:

Kitty passed away peacefull at Rotherham Hospice.  Her devoted daughters, Anne-Marie and Fiona at her side. Kitty was a much loved and respected member of our parish family and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family on her loss. The funeral is to take place on 8th September at 11am at St. Joseph‘s followed by buriel at Park Avenue Cemetry, alongside her late husband Tom. The family ask us to wear a pop of pink or purple as they were Kitty’s favorite colours. Parishioners are invited for refreshments afterwards at the Venus restaurant, Dinnington. May her faithful soul be at the  right hand of God.

RETIRING COLLECTION:

There will be retiring collections after Masses the weekend of 5/6th September for The Needy Parishes Fund.

DIOCESE OF HALLAM WOMEN TOGETHER IN HALLAM OCTOBER GATHERING:

Women's Ministry in Hallam - What's Going On?

The gathering is a chance for women to come together, share experiences, celebrate the many ways they already serve in our parishes, and encourage one another. We would love to see women from as many parishes as possible.

Date: Saturday 10 October 2026 at  Hallam Pastoral Centre, St Charles Street Sheffield, S9 3WU

Soup lunch: 12.00 pm.  Suggested donation: £5, although no one should be prevented from attending because of cost.

Gathering begins: 12.30 pm

Finish: Approximately 2.30 pm

GUEST SPEAKERS: Shauna Hilton, along with two other parishioners, will share about the many years they have spent in their parish leading various groups and ministries, Their experience will help us discover and celebrate the many ways women contribute to the life of the Church.

Please let us know if you'll be attending!  Click on the link:

https://forms.gle/97RnNZMgtE and fill in the form to confirm your attendance.

Alternatively, you can call 0114 256 6412 and leave your name

All welcome.

DO YOU HAVE ANY UNWANTED FURNITURE?

The St Vincent de Paul Furniture Store on Queens Road, Sheffield, collects and then redistributes unwanted furniture and household items without charge to people who are disadvantaged because of poverty, deprivation and other circumstances.  If you have any items to donate or wish to make a cash donation to support our work, please phone 0114 270 3990 between 9.00am and 3.00pm or visit www.svp.org.uk/sheffield-furniture-store.

CAMINO:

Leeds Walsingham Way is a NEW Joint Diocesan Camino for the Year of St Francis of Assisi! For full  information and links for Day Pilgrims to sign up for any of the days walking through Leeds or Hallam Dioceses click on  the link here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/day-pilgrims-invited-to-join-new-diocesan-walking-pilgrimage/ 

The Camino begins Saturday 12 September with 8am Pilgrims’ Mass at Leeds Cathedral, followed by a walk to Wakefield

On Sunday there is an 8am Mass at St Austin’s, Wakefield, followed by a walk into Hallam;

On Tuesday 15th September there is an 8am Mass at St Marie’s Cathedral, Sheffield, followed by a walk to the Padley Martyrs’ Chapel.

ALL are welcome to join for the  Masses.

QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER:

During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at castleriggmanor.com/events or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

DIOCESE OF HALLAM - Choral Director – Full Time

Contract: Permanent subject to satisfactory probation period

Based: Remotely at participating NSSP schools and parishes

Starting: November 2026 (negotiable)

The Diocese of Hallam is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and appropriately qualified

Choral Director who, working closely with the Lead Diocesan Choral Director, will be

responsible for working within local Catholic schools to implement and develop the

National Schools Singing Programme (NSSP).

The Choral Director will work within schools Catholic primary schools and will be

responsible for the development of choral singing in those schools, nurturing

potential in the diverse communities those schools are located in. The core work of

the Choral Director takes place during the school day in the diocesan primary schools,

although children in the NSSP with a particular interest in singing will be encouraged

to take part in after-school choirs and Sunday Masses and services.

The Diocese of Hallam constitutes South Yorkshire as well as areas of Northeast

Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. Some travel in the Diocese will therefore be

required and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a car.

For more detail about the role and an application form, please email the Diocesan

Choral Director, Mr Chris Edge at cedge@hallam-diocese.com

Closing Date for Applications: 28th September 2026: 9:00am

Interviews to take place week commencing 5th October 2026

THE HALLAM BRIDGE:

Please see    the latest issue of the Hallam Bridge on our parish website. You can also subscribe to receive Hallam Bridge to your own in box using this link https://hallam-diocese.com/bridge/  and you will receive it as soon as it is released. 

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 are

           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

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: George Blow and his grandma;  Victoria Broughton; Christopher Browne;  Jim Chandler;   Sam Cleasby;  Dave Collins; Betty Delaney;  Barbara Dexter;  Pat Duffin;    Gillian Gee;  Robert Hume;   Sophie Hughes;  Jed Krotki;  Kumba;  Dominic Lear;  Isabel Main-Reade;  Haylen Markillie;  Charlie Massarella;   Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter);  Janet Reilly; Annie Reynolds;  Maria Senogles;  Judith Sherratt;  Sandra Sherratt;   Glen Stevens; Margaret Tyler and Teresa Williams.