19.04.2026 Newsletter
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Submit items for the bulletin to the Presbytery or email maria.oldroyd@icloud.com
(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 19th APRIL 2026
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER. (White)
SATURDAY: (18th April)
6pm Service of The Word with Communion
at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton. (For Sunday).
Readings for the day: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33(32):1-2. 4-5. 18-19; John 6:16-21
SUNDAY: (White)
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s with Fr Geoff Bottoms.
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16(15):1-2a, 5. 7-8. 9-10. 11;
1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119(118):23-24. 26-27. 29-30; John 6:22-29
TUESDAY:
No Mass today.
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton. All welcome.
Acts 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31(30):3c-4. 6ab, 7b, 8a. 17, 21ab; John 6:30-35
(Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor) ●
WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66(65):1-3a. 4-5. 6-7a; John 6:35-40
THURSDAY: SAINT GEORGE, MARTYR
8.30am Mass in the parish rooms
2pm Rosary for peace in the parish rooms. All welcome.
Revelation 12:10-12a; Ps 126(125):1-2b. 2c-3. 4-5. 6;
2 Timothy 2:8-13; 3:10-12; John 15:18-21
FRIDAY:
No Mass today.
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117(116):1. 2; John 6:52-59
(Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr)
SATURDAY: SAINT MAK, EVANGELIST
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
Xaverian Annual Appeal
Readings for the day:
1 Peter 5:5b-14; Ps 89(88):2-3. 6-7. 16-17; Mark 16:15-20
Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter (Year A. White).
9.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s: Xaverian Annual Appeal
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23(22):1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10
Any one wanting a lift to any of the services please ring Judith Sherratt on:
07474 570654.
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for all gathered around the table of the Lord that, as we recognise Jesus in the breaking of the bread, we may be strengthened to give ourselves in loving service to others. Lord, in your mercy…..
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR APRIL: For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
LIVE SIMPLY APRIL: Experience the Joys of Spring this month and enjoy nature at its best.
NOTICES:
We welcome Fr Geoff Bottoms to celebrate our Mass this Sunday
RETIRING COLLECTIONS:
There will be retiring collections the weekend of 25th/26th April for the Xaverian Annual Appeal 2026 and for the Priest’s training fund, the weekend after 2nd/3rd May.
CAFOD: Stand with Sudan. Give monthly.
On the third anniversary of the war in Sudan, Kayode Akintola, CAFOD’s Head of Region for Africa, asks for your help:
“So many of our sisters and brothers in Sudan are facing increasing violence, hunger, and disease. That is why today, I’m asking you to consider setting up a monthly gift to support families who are fleeing the violence – with food, safe water and other vital support. Monthly gifts are an act of steady love for our neighbours, a way of saying: we will not abandon you, we will stand with you until peace is restored.”Donate at cafod.org.uk/StandWithSudan
LEEDS, MIDDLESBOROUGH & HALLAM CONSULTATION 2026:
Bishop Marcus, at the request of Pope Leo, has issued a consultation regarding the future development of the Diocese. Please see the seperate item on the website to view his letter and the consultation document.
XAVERIAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2026:
Throughout the year 2026, all parishes within the Diocese of Hallam have been called upon to participate in supporting the Xaverian Annual Mission Appeal. This initiative offers parish communities an opportunity to engage with the charitable work carried out by the Xaverian Missionaries, and to learn more about their mission and outreach. The appeals will take place on Saturday, 25th April: 6.00pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson and Sunday, 26th April: 9.30am Mass at St Joseph's.
LENTEN GROUPS:
The Dinnington group. is continuing to meet after Easter on Monday. The next meeting is 20th April and the final meeting is on 27th April at St. Leonard’s Church 6.30pm for a 7 o’clock start.
SERVICE OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE:
Join the Diocese of Hallam as and with survivors of abuse at our annual service of prayer and reflection to be held on Tuesday 5th May at 7pm in the Church of The Holy Spirit, 2 Stonelow Road, Dronfield, S18 2EP. Refreshments will be served after the service.
CARMEL CARE:
The Carmel Care Centres are to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The celebration and blessing will take place at the centre on Wednesday 3rd June starting at 12 noon with a buffet lunch, music and more. The address is 172 Dykes Hall Road, Sheffield, S64GS
Please RSVP to: Janet on 07927657462 or at jkent@hallam-diocese.com
HALLAM LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 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.
CATHOLIC FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT:
Castlerigg Manor in Keswick (heart of the Lake District) is offering budget-friendly holidays for Catholic families during May, August, and early September. Breakfast and evening meal are included and there will be Mass on site. Guests have full use of the site including the grounds, games room, chapel, and lounges, and Castlerigg is just a short walk from Keswick and Lake Derwentwater. Ideal for individuals, couples, families, or groups of friends. Head towww.castleriggmanor.com >> stay with us or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk / 017687 72711
YOUTH MINISTRY GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY:
Do you know anyone aged 18-25 who is looking for a new challenge? The Diocese of Lancaster has a Youth Ministry team based in Keswick in the Lake District. They run retreats at Castlerigg Manor and also work in Churches and schools around the area. The ‘Youth Ministry Internship’ scheme comes with high quality training, experience, and recognised qualifications and gives young people the chance to join a welcoming community and a vibrant team doing some amazing work.
Interested?
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.
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; Dave Collins; 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; and Teresa Williams.
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