15.03.2026 Newsletter
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by Thursday afternoon
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 15th MARCH 2026
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - LAETARE SUNDAY
MOTHER’S DAY
(Year A. Rose)
SATURDAY (14th March)
6pm Service of The Word with Communion at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton. (For Sunday)
Readings for the day:
Hosea 6:1-6; Ps 51(50):3-4. 18-19. 20-21b; Luke 18:9-14
SUNDAY:
9.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s with Fr Geoff Bottoms
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23(22):1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6;
Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
Isaiah 65:17-21; Ps 30(29):2, 4. 5-6. 11, 12a,13b; John 4:43-54
TUESDAY: SAINT PATICK, BISHOP, MISSIONARY
No Mass today.
11.30am Church Cleaning at Blessed William Richardson Church and Hour of quiet prayer.
All welcome.
Jeremiah 1:4-9; Ps 117(116):1. 2; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
Isaiah 49:8-15; Ps 145(144):8-9. 13c-14. 17-18; John 5:17-30
(Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor)
THURSDAY: SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE VIRGIN MARY
10.30am whole school Mass at St. Joseph’s School. All welcome.
2pm Rosary for Peace in the parish Rooms. All welcome.
2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89(88):2-3. 4-5. 27, 29;
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Luke 2:41-51a
FRIDAY:
No Mass today.
Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34(33):17-18. 19-20. 21, 23; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
SATURDAY:
6pm Service of The Word with Communion at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
Readings for the day: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3. 9b-10. 11-12; John 7:40-52
Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent. (Year A. Purple).
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s with Fr. Andrew Bowne.
Ezekiel 37:12-14; Ps 130(129):1-2. 3-4. 5-6b. 6c-8;
Romans 8:8-11; John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for God's blessing on mothers and all those who care for others. We pray especially for those who face suffering due to poverty, violence and injustice. LHU…..
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR MARCH: For disarmament and peace
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
LIVE SIMPLY MARCH: Lent is a time of fasting, reflection and re-centering our lives on God. Consider a Carbon Fast this year. A Carbon Fast draws us closer to God by caring for his creation whilst making a tangible difference to our precious Earth. For more details see the Live Simply leaflet in church or follow the link https://climatestewards.org/resources/carbon-fast-for-lent
NOTICES:
We welcome Fr Geoff Bottoms to celebrate our Mass this Sunday.
We wish all a very happy Mother’s Day.
RETIRING COLLECTIONS:
The weekend of 14/15 March for ‘Life’ which has been offering practical help and support for well over half a century. And for many of those years we, the people of our Diocese, have given generously to support the work of Life and we are asked to do so again this year. The need has not diminished. If anything, it has increased. In the context of the more liberal availability of abortion, Life continues to focus on practical support for women - ranging from counselling, to housing, and life-skills training. Life helps to offer positive alternatives to abortion; solutions to difficult problems when so many people do not seem to know that they are possible and available.
Life also helps those who have experienced the loss of a baby in any circumstances to cope with their loss. The Life way is always a compassionate way, grounded on the value of the unborn child and in solidarity with the pregnant woman.
Life’s contact details are: lifecharity.org.uk Tel: 0808 802 5433
CHURCH CLEANING:
Please come along to help with our Church Cleaning this Tuesday (17th) at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton at 11.30am (before the Quiet Prayer). Many hands make light work!
MASS AT ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL:
On Thursday 19th March (Feast of Saint Joseph) we will be holding a whole school mass at 10:30am. Afterwards, we would like to invite parishioners to stay and enjoy pastries, cakes and drinks from our ‘Saint Joseph’s’ table where our GIFT team will be happy to serve you.
It would be lovely to invite as many people as possible to share this special day together as a parish and school community.
Thank you, Zoe Holt
LENTEN MASSES AT ST BERNARD’S:
Each Wednesday during Lent there will be 8am Mass at St Bernard’s Catholic School Herringthorpe Valley Road. It is always lovely to see so many children from our primary schools there, we have wide and vibrant faith community, please do come along and join us.
CAFOD: Donations made online from Ash Wednesday morning to be doubled.
Donate online at cafod.org.uk today and your donation to CAFOD will be doubled (throughout Lent) so your gift can have double the impact – helping more families like Rejoice’s in South Sudan and in other countries grow enough to eat. A group of generous CAFOD supporters are matching donations. Take an envelope and click on the QR code to donate on CAFOD’s website before you go home today or when you get home.
LENTEN GROUPS:
Dinnington: Mondays - the theme is Prayer
All groups meet at 6.30 for refreshments and the session begins at 7pm
23rd Feb at St Leonard’s
2nd March at St Joseph’s
9th March at The Bridge
16th March at Salvation Army
23rd March at Methodist church
Kiveton: at 7pm in the following venues:
25th February at BWR, Kiveton: “Repent and Believe - Turning Our Hearts Back to God“
4th March at Wales Methodist Chapel: “Seek First the Kingdom - Reordering Our Priorities“
12th March at St. John’s Church, Wales: “Take Up Your Cross - Costly Discipleship“
18th March at All Hallows, Harthill: “Mercy, Not Judgment -Receiving and Extending Grace“
25th March at St Peter’s, Thorpe Salvin: “The Servant King - Humility and Service“
LENTEN TALKS: Characters in the Hebrew Bible:
From February 24th to March 24th Fr John Ryan will explore Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon, Elijah and Elisha. All are welcome to come and gain insights into these towering biblical figures.
Venue: Blessed Trinity, Wickersley on Tuesdays at 6.30pm
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:
HALLAM LOURDES PILGIMAGE 2026:
Bookings are now being taken for the Hallam Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 26th June to 2nd July. The cost is £1010, to include flights from Leeds Bradford to Lourdes, 6 nightsaccommodation, full board and insurance. There will be a full religious programme led by Bishop Ralph. The theme this year is 'Hail, full of grace'. For bookings see www.tangney-tours.com/hallam, or call 01732 886666. Paper booking forms will be available in parishes within the next two weeks . For further information call 01302 247910 or 07724 650066or email lourdesoffice@hallam-diocese.com.
RYTON CHORALE SPRING CONCERT:
Programme featuring: Gabriel Faure, 'Requiem'. Mendelssohn 'Hear my Prayer'.
Venue: The Crossing church, Worksop
Saturday 28th March. 7.30pm.
Ticket £12. Accompanied children under 16 free.
Please see our website for details.
MAY HALF TERM Half Term B&B STAYS AT CASTLE IGG 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
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.
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.
VACANCIES:
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane
Dinnington
Sheffield
S25 2QD
Tel: 01909 550123
Role: SENDCo
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 26
Salary: MPS plus TLR 2a
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 April 2026
How to Apply:
Please visit https://stfcmat.com/vacancies/ to obtain the SENDCo Recruitment Pack.
Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 9am and send to
St. Bernard’s Catholic High School
Herringthorpe Valley Road
Rotherham
S65 3BE
Tel: 01709 828183
Job Title: Exams Invigilator
Contract: Casual contract
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: Band E, SCP 7, £13.68 per hour
Reporting to: Examinations Officer
Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 8.30 -10am
Saint Pius X Catholic High School
Wath Wood RoadWath upon DearneRotherhamS63 7PQ
Tel: 01709 767900email: info@saintpiusx.school
Role: Deputy Headteacher, Full time, permanent commencing ist September 2026
Key Stage 3 and 4
Pay scale: L18-L22
Closing date: 13th April at 3pm.
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; 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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