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 12th February 2023
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
SATURDAY 11th February 2023
OUR LADY OF LOURDES
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton. (for Mark Teesdale )
Readings for the day:
Genesis 3:9-24; Psalm 89(90):2-6,12-13; Mark 8:1-10
SUNDAY 12th February : Racial Justice Sundy
9.30am Mass in St Joseph’s
Readings:
Ecclesiasticus 15:16-21; Psalm 118(119):1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34
1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37
MONDAY: No Mass today
Genesis 4:1-15,25; Psalm 49(50):1,8,16-17,20-21; Mark 8:11-13
TUESDAY: No evening Mass today
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Kiveton
Acts 13:46-49; Psalm 116(117); Luke 10:1-9
(Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius, Bishop)
WEDNESDAY: No Mass today
Genesis 8:6-13,20-22; Psalm 115(116):12-15,18-19; Mark 8:22-26
THURSDAY:
No early morning Mass today
Genesis 9:1-13; Psalm 101(102):16-21,29,22-23; Mark 8:27-33
FRIDAY: No Mass today
Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 32(33):10-15; Mark 8:34-9:1
(The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order)
SATURDAY:
6pm Service of the Word with distribution of Holy Communion
Readings for the day:
Hebrews 11:1-7; Psalm 144(145):2-5,10-11; Mark 9:2-13
Next Sunday: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9.30 Mass in St. Joseph’s.
Celebrant Fr Geoff Bottoms.
Readings:
Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18; Psalm 102(103):1-4,8,10,12-13
1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. May God give them strength and hope and may they receive the practical help they need. Lord, in your mercy.….. (Source: CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
NOTICES
FUNERAL NOTICES: Sadly two parishioners have recently died and details of funeral arrangements have been announced.
RIP Patricia Lawrence: Whose funeral takes place at Rotherham Crematorium on Friday 17th at 12.30
RIP George Munday: Whose burial takes place on Feb 21st at 12.30 at Thurcroft Burial Ground
Further information is not available at this time but we pray for Patricia and George and their families at this difficult time.
TURKEY/SYRIA APPEAL: The devastation from Monday’s earthquake continues to claim lives. Financial aid is desperately needed as survivors struggle in freezing temperatures and need food, shelter and clean water. There will be collections this Sunday and next for the Disasters Emergency Comittee appeal. The Government has committed to match funding so your donation should be doubled to maximise the relief effort.
40th DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:- Friday 30th June – 6th July 2023
Bishop Ralph invites you to join him on this special pilgrimage – Booking forms available to download at www.hallam-lourdes.com . Enquiries 07724 650066 or 01302 247910. £840.00 per person 6 nights Full Boad (excl. Insurance) flying from Leeds Bradford Airport direct to Lourdes.
HALLAM YOUTH – Lourdes Young people travel with their school groups but this year places are available for young people aged 16+ in parishes, who do not attend Catholic schools, who wish to join Hallam Youth on the diocesan pilgrimage. Email smcdonald@hallam-diocese.com for details.
MISSION BOXES: Please couild you bring your red mission boxes to church over the next few weeks for collecting. Thank you.
LIVE SIMPLY FEBRUARY
Live Simply Tyres are the biggest source of microplastic pollution in our rivers and seas. Use eco-driving methods to reduce your impact.
Live Sustainably with Creation Good News –Single use plastics such as plastic plates, cutlery and trays from retailers, takeaways and food vendors will be banned in England from October.
Live in Solidarity with the Poor
Pray for people in the UK who are in debt because of the cost of living crisis and for low income countries whose economies are crippled by debt.
For more information see the leaflet in church and the parish website
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: Fr Dennis McBride CSsR will be leading a day of reflection on Saturday 4th March at Whirlow Grange Spirituality Centre, Sheffield 10-4. The event is free but partici[ants should bring their own packed lunch. Bookings can be made on the Formation and Mission Eventbrite page. See link below.
SYNOD NEXT STEPS IN HALLAM: Saturday 25th March at Blessed Trinity, Wickersley, 10.00-2.00. “You’ve read the Continental Srage Document, yopu’ve thought about it, you’ve responded to it, lets get together and hear from each other about how synodality is developing in your parish. The event is free but partici[ants should bring their own packed lunch. Bookings can be made on the Formation and Mission Eventbrite page. See link below.
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY: For parishes
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the center, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK: George Blow & his Grandma, Christopher Browne, Eileen Butterfield, Jim Chandler, Sam Cleasby, Peggy Cummins, Betty Delaney, Gillian Gee, Robert Hume, Sophie Hughes, Des Jenkinson, 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, Sandra Sherratt, Olive Stafford, Robert Stock, Pat Vickers, Claire Watt, Teresa Williams and Michel
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