08.02.2026 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;
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 8th FEBRUARY 2026
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Year A. Green)
SATURDAY (7th February)
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton (for Sunday)
Readings of the day:
1 Kings 3:4-13; Ps 119(118):9-10. 11-12. 13-14; Mark 6:30-34
SUNDAY:
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s.
(For John Frank Weeks)
Retiring collection for sick and retired clergy.
Isaiah 58:6-10; Ps 112(111):4-5. 6-7. 8a, 9;
1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132(131):6-7. 8-10; Mark 6:53-56
TUESDAY:
No Mass today.
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Kiveton. All welcome.
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84(83):3. 4. 5, 10. 11; Mark 7:1-13
(Saint Scholastica, Virgin) ●
WEDNESDAY: OUR LADY OF LOURDES ●
No Mass today.
1 Kings 10:1-10; Ps 37(36):5-6. 30-31. 39-40; Mark 7:14-23
THURSDAY
No early Mass today
2pm Rosary for Peace in the parish Rooms. All welcome.
1 Kings 11:4-13; Ps 106(105):3-4.35-36. 37, 40; Mark 7:24-30
FRIDAY
No Mass today.
1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81(80):10-11b. 12-13. 14-15; Mark 7:31-37
SATURDAY:
12 noon Healing Mass with th Medugorje Group in St Joseph’s. Celebrant Fr. Geoff Bottoms
(Followed by shared table)
6pm Service of The Word with Communion at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton.
Readings for the day:
Acts 13:46-49; Ps 117(116):1. 2; Luke 10:1-9
(Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius, Bishop)
●Next Sunday: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. (Year A.Green).
9.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s with Fr Geoff Bottoms
Readings: Sirach 15:15-20; Ps 119(118):1-2. 4-5. 17-18. 33-34;
1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for all victims and survivors of human trafficking. May God guide us to build a world where the dignity of all people is respected and all may live in freedom and safety. Lord, in your mercy….
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY: For children with incurable diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
NOTICES:
RETIRING COLLECTIONs:
There will be second collections after Masses this weekend (7th/8th February) for sick and retired clergy.
The collection for “Leprosy Sunday raised £335.63 Thankyou.
The collection for "Racial Justice Sunday" raised £158.16. Thankyou.
TRANSPORT:
Anyone needing transport to either the coffee afternoons in Church or the Mass of healing please get in touch Judith Sherratt on: 07474570654.
HEALING MASS:
There is a Mass for the sick on Saturday 14th February at St. Joseph’s at 2.00pm with the Medugorje pilgrimage group followed by The Rosary and shared table. The celebrant is Fr Geoff Bottoms. All welcome.
SOUP AND SONG: with Lost Chord
Thursday 12th February 12.30 to 2pm at Wales Methodist Chapel. All welcome. Dementia friendly.
LIVE SIMPLY FEBRUARY:
Celebrate that Indigenous peoples have been recognised as Guardians of the Earth.
LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION:
Everything is connected – how do we care for our common home?
At St Vincent’s Church, 40 Pickmere Road, Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1GY
Saturday 21 March, 11:00am-3:00pm. Tea/ coffee from 10:30am
Speakers:
Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, spokesperson for the Bishops Conference on the Environment, and President of Pax Christi.
Dr. Maria Exall, Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University.
The event is free. Please bring your own packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Please book your place:
CATHOLIC FAMILY RETREAT AT CASTLERIG MANOR: March 27-29th // £160-230 per family:
For the first time since Covid, Castlerigg Manor are bringing back their popular family retreats. There will be streams for different ages and fun activities for everybody including Mass in the evening and time to explore Keswick. For more info >> castleriggmanor.com >> events
MAY HALF TERMB&B Stays AT CASTLERIGG MANOR:
In May half-term, Castlerigg Manor (Catholic retreat centre in Keswick, Cumbria) will once again be opening their doors for B&B stays. A great way for families, groups of friends, and individuals to get an affordable stay in Keswick. Mass will be provided on site. For more info >> castleriggmanor.com >> stay with us
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDUGORJE:
7 nights - 23rd-30th June 2026 with Marian Pilgrimages. Departing from Manchester. £821 with early booking discount of £30 when deposit paid by 30th January. Single room supplement £150. Insurance not included. For more information contact the group leader Pete Marshall on 07807 99586.
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.
LOVE & BEAUTY IN ST JOHN’S SPIRITUAL CANTICLE, 20 - 22 FEBRUARY 2026:
2026 marks the centenary of the declaration of St John of the Cross as a a Doctor of the Church. In honour of this anniversary, Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend reflecting on the themes of love and beauty in the most celebrated poetry of the great Spanish mystic.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND COURSE, 13 - 15 MARCH 2026:
The CHC’s weekend marriage prep course is intended for couples who wish to engage more deeply with the Catholic vision for marriage. Structured around the elements of the marriage rite, couples will reflect deeply on foundational Scriptural texts to gain a deeper understanding of both the natural and Sacramental aspects of Matrimony. The weekend is framed by prayer, time for reflection personally and as a couple, group discussion and a social.
CARITAS COUNSELLING SERVICES: Helping to reconnect, communicate and grow
together.
In addition to school based counselling and 1-1 community based counselling CARITAS Counselling Sevices are now also offering relationship/couples counselling and Family Therapy (stil at £25 per session). If you think this could be for you please telephone 0114 2566407/8 for more information.
VACANCIES:
St. Bernard’s Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road
Rotherham
S65 3BE
Tel: 01709 828183
Role: Curriculum Leader of PE
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C
Hours of work: Full Time
Start Date: Easter 2026
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026 @ 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th February 2026
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; Betty Delaney; Barbara Dexter; Pat Duffin; Kitty Finnerty; Maggie Fletcher; Gillian Gee; Robert Hume; Sophie Hughes; Jed Krotki; Kumba; Isabel Main-Reade; Haylen Markillie; Charlie Massarella; Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter); Janet Reilly; Annie Reynolds; Maria Senogles; Judith Sherratt; Sandra Sherratt; Margaret Tyler; Pat Vickers; and Teresa Williams.
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