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 10th September 2023
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
SEASON OF CREATION: September 1st to October 4th
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SATURDAY 9th September 6pm Service of The Word with Communion
at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
Readings for the day:
Colossians 1:21-23; Psalm 53(54):3-4,6,8; Luke 6:1-5
(Saint Peter Claver, Priest)
SUNDAY: 9.30am Service of The Word with Communion in St Joseph’s
Readings :
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 94(95):1-2,6-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20
MONDAY: No Mass today
Colossians 1:24-2:3; Psalm 61(62):6-7,9; Luke 6:6-11
TUESDAY: THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY
11.30am Hour of Quiet Prayer at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton
7pm Mass in the parish rooms
Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 144(145):1-2,8-11; Luke 6:12-19
WEDNESDAY: No Mass today
Colossians 3:1-11; Psalm 144(145):2-3,10-13a; Luke 6:20-26
(Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor)
THURSDAY: THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
8.30am Mass in the parish rooms
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 77(78):1-2,34-38; John 3:13-17
FRIDAY: OUR LADY OF SORROWS
11am Funeral Service for Doreen McAnespie at St Joseph’s.
1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14; Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-8,11; John 19:25-27
SATURDAY: 6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Chuch Kiveton. (for Sunday)
Readings for the day:
1 Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 112(113):1-7; Luke 6:43-49
(Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs)
Next Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Mass in St Joseph’s
Readings:
Ecclesiasticus 27:33-28:9; Psalm 102(103):1-4,9-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for our local community: that through God’s grace we may be good neighbours to each other and to the whole of creation, restoring and caring for all that God has made. Lord, in your mercy…….
(Source: CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER: For people living on the margins
We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.
NOTICES
DOREEN McANESPIE RIP: We remember Doreen in prayers who has died aged 89 after suffering from a long illness. We also pray for her two sons Kevin and Paul and daughter Ann. We also pray for her seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Doreen’s funeral service will be on Friday 15th September at 11.00am in St Joseph’s church.
LIVE SIMPLY SEPTEMBER
Live Simply Transform our Hearts - take a walk by a river or stream, look at the plants, listen to the birds, search for insects and marvel at the fungi.
Live Sustainably with Creation Eat less meat and dairy products to help reduce deforestation of the Amazon.
Campaign to rescue our Rivers for Nature - sign the petition https://38degrees.org.uk/petitions/-restoreour-rivers-and-freshwaters-to-health-by-2030
For more information see the Live Simply leaflet and the parish website.
SEASON OF CREATION: ''Let Justice flow like a mighty river''
You are invited to a parish walk for the Season of Creation starting from Roche Abbey after mass on 24th September.
The 2023 LOURDES REUNION - will take place on Sunday 24th September, starting with Mass celebrated by Bishop Ralph at 12 noon, at St. Bernard’s Catholic High School, Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham S65 3BE. All welcome. Videos from the 2023 pilgrimage are available on www.hallam-lourdes.com
GOLDEN JUBILEE: You are invited to attend the Golden Jubilee of St Paul's Cantley this weekend, on Sunday 10 September. Mass at 11am with Bishop Ralph and including a buffet refreshments afterwards.
DIAMOND JUBILEE: St. Thomas More parish Parson Cross invites you to pray for her and join her in thanking God as she marks 75 years of the existence of the parish. Date: 9/9/2023. Mass starts at 5.00pm by the Bishop.
ESCORTED PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE , IRELAND: 16th October 2023. £699.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement £150.00. Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: 24th-27th October 2023 for Hallam parishioners aged 16-18. Cost: £350 flying from Manchester. Tel 07717 014488 for more info or email smcdonald@hallam-diocese.com
CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY YORKSHIRE CONFERENCE: The conference will be held in Todwick on Saturday 16 September from 10am to 3pm. Topics to be discussed include the impressive pioneer work from Rotherham Minster, and Anna Sims - a much loved missionary working among women prisoners in Lima, Peru.
DIOCESAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM: Last year was the 1st year of this a group. They have met a number of times and spoken with Bishop Ralph about the Church today from the perspective of the young. They are interested in talking to parishes regarding any young people aged 15- 18 years old that have the potential to lead on youth issues within the parish. Training will be offered and also time to reflect on their faith with other young people from the Diocese. Fr Andy proposes this is discussed at a Parish reflection meeting so if you have anyone in mind that you feel is suitable please let him or Shauna know in the first instance. For further information contact Sue McDonald, Director of Youth Ministry - Hallam Diocese, St Vincent's Mission Hub, Solly Street, Sheffield S1 4DE
mobile: 07717014488
RESTORING A PRIESTLY SPIRITUALITY: 18th - 22nd September
A silent retreat for clergy, preached by the Canons of the Institute of Christ the King. The retreat will offer a series of meditations on some of the fundamental themes of priestly life and spirituality, including prayer, spiritual warfare, friendship, and Our Lady. Participants are welcome to celebrate Mass privately in either Form or con-celebrate according to preference, making use of the historic St Peter’s church, as well as Theodore House’s own Oratory.
PRAYING WITH ST THÉRÈSE, 29th September – 1st October
A weekend retreat reflecting on the faith of the Little Flower of Jesus: St Thérèse of Lisieux. Led by Canon John Udris, the weekend will explore the life of the French Carmelite saint, asking what we can learn from her faith & devotion when it comes to our own lives today. https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/praying-with-the-saints/
HALLAM DIOCESE MISSION MASS: A Mass is to be celebrated by Missio and the Mill Hill
Missionaries at St Peter in Chains, Doncaster on Saturday 23rd September at 12 noon.
Followed by guest speaker Fr Emmanuel Mbeh. MHM. Refreshments are provided but please
feel free to bring a packed lunch. Email theresa@missio.org.uk or telephone 07593
544625 for queries or to confirm attendance. All welcome.
SEASON OF CREATION: Catholic Dioceses across the UK are preparing in various ways for the upcoming Season of Creation, (September1st - October 4th).
These include using special penitential rites and bidding prayers for Sunday Masses, holding services celebrating and thanking God for Creation, saying rosaries and novenas, and organising parish and Diocesan walks.
The ancient practice of pilgrimage, honoured by many of the world's great faiths, has a renewed focus in this age of climate and ecological emergency. Walking together with intention, mindfulness and prayer creates a different pace and place in relationship to the earth and with each other.
There are already 'Pilgrimages for the Planet' arranged for 9th September in London, Glasgow, Bristol and Merseyside.
In Sheffield there will be an afternoon riverside walk along Porter Brook from Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam and back on Saturday 9th September, meeting outside Endcliffe Park Cafe at 2pm. An opportunity to come together in thanksgiving and enjoyment of lovely surroundings. For more information contact Columba at environmentalleads@hallam-diocese.com.)
There will be an ecumenical circular walk with stops for reflection and prayer from Grindleford Station on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd September. This is organised by Green Christian - more details from catherinefish@greenchristian.org.uk.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY AT CARMEL CARE: We are in need of a volunteer to support the delivery of lunches for our group on a Thursday between 10.30 and 1.30. If you can help us please get in touch.
For more information, please contact Janet on 07927657462 jkent@hallam-diocese.com
LOST CHORD: At the Methodist church in Wales a new meeting each month is starting up. It will be led by Lost Chord, an innovative charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of those living with dementia using interactive musical stimuli. It will be from 12.00 to 1.30 with soup and rolls. There will be a Singalong with old favourites. It will be open to anyone with dementia from a home or anyone who is lonely etc. It will start on 14th Sept.
THE LIGHT PROJECT - Programmes for women:
The Freedom Programme: is for women who are experiencing or have previously experienced domestic abuse.
It is an 11 week programme, delivered in an environment that is safe, caring and relaxed.
It is taking place at:-
St Vincent's Mission Hub, Solly St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4DE
From Tuesday 10th October 2023 at 1.30pm
Free Wellbeing Course for Women
A free six-week course for a happier and more relaxed you.
Starting for six weekly sessions from Wednesday 4th October 2023 online at 6pm -7pm
Join us to explore;
- Emotional Self-care – Emotional self-care allows us 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 Contact Janet Kent on 07927657462 or email at jkent@hallam-diocese.com
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK: Maureen Appley; George Blow & his Grandma, Christopher Browne, Eileen Butterfield, Jim Chandler, Sam Cleasby, Peggy Cummins, Betty Delaney, Gillian Gee, Robert Hume, Sophie Hughes, Owen Jenkinson; Sheila Kobyluch; Ged Krotki, Kumba, Isabel Main-Reade, Haylen Markillie, Charlie Massarella, Izabella O’Rourke, John Parker, Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter), Annie Reynolds, Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt, Olive Stafford, Robert Stock, Pat Vickers, Teresa Williams and Michel