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 (07481 038633)
Week Beginning Sunday 13th November 2022
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
SATURDAY 12th November 2022 (for Sunday)
6pm Service of the Word with Distribution of Holy Communion
at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
Readings for the day: 3 John 5-8; Psalm 111(112):1-6; Luke 18:1-8
(Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr)
SUNDAY 13th November: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
9.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s
Readings:
Malachi 3:19-20; Psalm 97(98):5-9
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19
MONDAY: 6.45pm Scripture Group in the Parish Rooms
Apocalypse 1:1-4,2:1-5; Psalm 1:1-4, Luke 18:35-43
TUESDAY: 11.30am-12.30 Hour of Quiet Prayer at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton.
No Mass today
7pm Service of Light in Church
Readings for the day: Apocalypse 3:1-6,14-22; Psalm 14(15):2-5; Luke 19:1-10
(Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor)
WEDNESDAY: Apocalypse 4:1-11; Psalm 150; Luke 19:11-28
(Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin or Saint Edmund of Abingdon, Bishop)
THURSDAY: No early morning Mass today
11.30am Funeral Mass for Mary Brady in Church.
Readings for the day: Apocalypse 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44
(St Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious; St Hilda of Whitby, Abbess; St Hugh of Lincoln, Bp)
FRIDAY:DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
Apocalypse 10:8-11; Psalm 118(119):14,24,72,103,111,131; Luke 19:45-48
SATURDAY: 6pm Mass At Blessed William Richardson Church], Kiveton
Readings: Apocalypse 11:4-12; Psalm 143(144):1-2,9-10; Luke 20:27-40
Next Sunday: CHRIST THE KING
9.30am Mass in church
Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 121(122):1-5; Luke 23:35-43
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for all who are mourning the death of a loved one at this time, and for all who are missing someone special. May God bring the light of hope and the comfort of his love into their hearts. Lord, in your mercy... .. (Source: CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
NOTICES
We welcome Fr Geoff Bottoms to St Joseph’s to celebrate Mass this Sunday.
IRENA RASZYK RIP. Irene, a much loved and long standing member of our community died peacefully on Monday. Irene’s funeral will take place at St Joseph’s on 29th November at 11am. Please keep Irene and her son’s Paul, Jan, Rob and Mark and family in your prayers
RED WEDNESDAY AT ST MARIE’S CATHEDRAL: Wednesday 23rd November is Red Wednesday, and as part of Aid to the Church in Need’s campaign to “Break the Silence” on the persecution of Christians across the world, churches across the country will be lit up in red. This year, St Marie’s Cathedral will be lit in red from 4.30pm. After the 5.30pm Mass, there will be an opportunity to light candles and pray for our persecuted brethren until 9.00pm, with a Holy Hour at 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information about Red Wednesday, please see https://acnuk.org/our-campaigns/redwednesday/
CONTINENTAL STAGE OF THE SYNOD: You may have recently heard that the Vatican has produced a document to help us in the next stage of the synod. Pope Francis asks us to continue with the Synodal journey here in the diocese firstly by prayerfully reading the document and then focusing on 3 questions: what resonates for you in the Document of the Continental Stage, what difficulties need to be addressed, and what are the priorities and calls to action? There are a few copies available in the parish or it can be accessed here https://www.synod.va/content/dam/synod/common/phases/continental-stage/dcs/Documento-Tappa-Continentale-EN.pdf. Having read it you might want to contribute to the diocesan discernment of our response to these questions by joining a meeting on 1 December 7:00-8:30 pm The meeting will be held both in person and virtually. To help with our planning participants will need to book on the Formation and Mission Eventbrite page here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hallam-formation-and-mission-46212155433 And choose if they want to attend virtually or in person.
CHRIST THE KING YOUTH MASS: lead by children from our Catholic Schools
At St Mary's Catholic Church, Herringthorpe Saturday 19th November at 6pm
Refreshments are available after Mass Please do come and support our young people.
NEWS FROM ST WILFRID’S:
Reverse Advent Calendar: With only a month to go before Advent, our 2022 Reverse Advent Calendar continues to focus on the value of giving something to those in need at Christmas, rather than, as with traditional Advent Calendars the focus on receiving.
Last year broke all records with the number of completed calendars and gifts/donations we received. With demand and need already increasing this winter and the food parcels and meals we provide being in higher demand, we are asking for your ongoing support and help.The Reverse Advent Calendar enables our fantastic supporters to collect specific items that will make a real difference to our clients and those we help.
You can start it at any time and don’t have to collect all the items. If you are unable to collect some or all of the things, please feel free to make a small donation instead. A 20p donation covers the cost of a mug of tea or coffee.
Once completed, please drop off your collection, after 4th January. The full-size Reverse Advent Calendar can also be downloaded by clicking on the link on our website.
A Christmas Evening with Friends and Supporters: After the success of our Autumn Fayre and requests for St Wilfrid's Centre Christmas Cards, Nativity Sets and Calendars, we have decided to hold ' A Christmas Evening with Friends and Supporters'. It will take place at the Centre on Wednesday 23rd November 5-7pm. (See attached poster) Please share this with your friends, family and colleagues.
Volunteers: Bev Kershaw, our Volunteer and Events Coordinator, is always on the lookout for new people to join our excellent team of volunteers. Many of our volunteers have contacted us intitally after information has being given out in parishes and we would really like to hear from anyone who thinks they could give up a few hours a week to help. Please share the poster with anyone you think might be interested.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: We are looking to reinstate the Children’s Liturgy on a Sunday Mass initially for the last Sunday of each month and then depending on numbers to increase in the future. We are desperately seeking help from volunteers to run the sessions and also someone to co-ordinate the group. Pre-covid we had a good number of valued volunteers and would welcome them back and new parishioners to the group. If you would like to join us or want to know more information please contact Alison Bergomi via either email alisonbergomi@hotmail.co.uk or 07977341619. Safeguarding paperwork is required to be completed before the sessions start so a prompt reply would be appreciated.
COMMUNITY WARM HUBS: Dinnington Council along with Churches and local hubs a have set up warm spaces for people to be able to go to at different times of the week. The aim is to offer a hot drink some refreshment to anyone who needs to keep warm. The scheme is starting on November the 1st. St. Joseph’s are offering Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. We will need some volunteers to help out each week, making tea and coffee and making sure everyone feels welcome. Contact Monica if you are able to help with this worthy and much needed community service.
LIVE SIMPLY CAMPAIGN NOVEMBER
Live Simply Save energy, reduce your heating bill and save money by following the tips on the November Live Simply Leaflet
Live in Solidarity with the Poor Send a letter to the new Prime Minister asking them to work with world leaders at the COP27 conference in November to take measures to cut CO2 emissions and help people affected by Climate Change. Follow the link for information. https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/113421/action/1
Live Sustainably with Creation – Put out food and water for hedgehogs to help them survive the winter.
For more information see the November Live Simply Leaflet in church and on the website
CONFIRMATION: Anyone interested in Confirmation beginning in February next year, please contact Anne-Marie Carroll 07841038633 or Alison Bergomi 07977341619
THE POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER: For children who suffer
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
DIOCESAN DAY OF REFLECTION: The Diocesan Spirituality Group would like to invite everyone to a Diocesan Day of Reflection.
Date: November 27th 2022, The First Sunday in Advent.
Venue: Hallam Pastoral Centre. St Charles St. Sheffield S9 3WU.
Time: 10am until 5pm. concluding with the Celebration of Mass at 4pm.
Please bring your picnic lunch. tea and coffee will be provided.
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK: George Blow & his Grandma, Christopher Browne, Eileen Butterfield, Jim Chandler, Peggy Cummins, 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), Sandra Sherratt, Olive Stafford, Robert Stock, Pat Vickers, Claire Watt, Teresa Williams and Michel