21.06.2026 Newsletter

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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 21st JUNE 2026

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A. Green).

SATURDAY (20th June):

6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.   

2 Chronicles 24:17-25;   Ps 89(88):4-5. 29-30. 31-32. 33-34;   Matthew 6:24-34

(Saint Alban, first martyr of England)

SUNDAY:

9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s with guest speaker from the Barnabas Charity

Jeremiah 20:10-13;   Ps 69(68):8-10. 14, 17. 33-35;   

Romans 5:12-15;  Matthew 10:26-33

MONDAY:  ●

No Mass today.   

7pm Meeting of Eucharistic Ministers at St. Joseph’s

2 Maccabees 6:18, 21, 24-31;   Ps 126(125):1-2b. 2c-3. 4-5. 6;   Matthew 24:4-13

(Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs)

TUESDAY: 

No Mass today.   

11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton. All welcome.

2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48(47):2-3a. 3b-4. 10-11; Matthew 7:6, 12-14

(Saint Etheldreda (or Audrey), Abbess)●

WEDNESDAY: THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

No Mass today.   

Isaiah 49:1-6;   Ps 139(138):1-3. 13-14. 15;   Acts 13:22-26;   Luke 1:57-66, 80

THURSDAY:

8.30am Mass in the parish room

2pm Rosary for peace in the parish rooms.  All welcome.

2 Kings 24:8-17;   Ps 79(78):1-2. 3-5. 8. 9;   Matthew 7:21-29

FRIDAY:

No Mass today.   

2 Kings 25:1-12;   Ps 137(136):1-2. 3. 4-5. 6.;  Matthew 8:1-4

SATURDAY:

6pm Service of The Word with Communion at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.   Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19;   Ps 74(73):1-2. 3-5. 6-7. 20-21;   Matthew 8:5-17

(Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor) ●

Next Sunday: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Year A. Red ).   

9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s with Fr. Geoff Bottoms.

Acts 12:1-11;   Ps 34(33):2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9;

  2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18;   Matthew 16:13-19

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 our local community, that we might honour each other's dignity and diversity, recognising that we are all made in God's image; may God grant us the courage to challenge prejudice and seek justice for those who are excluded.

Lord, in your mercy…..

(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)

THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR  JUNE: For the values of sports

Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

LIVE SIMPLY JUNE:  Please pray for people trapped in modern slavery and please consider signing the petition for a new law to hold businesses to account when they fail to prevent human rights abuses or environmental harm in their supply chain https://www.antislavery.org/take-action/campaigns/business-human-rights-and-environment/

NOTICES:

A very happy Father’s Day to all our parishioners.

PASTORAL VISITS:

If anyone would like, or knows someone who would like a visit from Fr Andy in the future, please forward your name and number to either Alison Bergomi 07977 341619 or Anne-Marie Carroll 07841 038633 and we will forward your details on.

RETIRING COLLECTIONS:

There will be retiring collections after Masses on this weekend 20th/21st June for Day for Life and  27/28 June for Peter’s Pence

SPECIAL COLLECTION:

In loving appreciation of Bishop Ralph’s faithful  service  as the Bishop of Hallam  for almost 12 years   (from his installation on July 10, 2014, to his retirement on March 20, 2026 for health reasons) we are to have a special collection for him after Masses on 4th/5th July. We pray for an improvement in his health and wish him a very happy retirement.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

There will be a meeting of Eucharistic Ministers at St Joseph's on Monday 22nd June at 7pm, for reflection and training. Anyone interested is welcome to find out about this ministry. Refreshments will be served.

WOMEN TOGETHER IN HALLAM:

You are warmly invited to our first meting to meet our  Diocesan new link for the National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW), Judith Green.  This gathering aims to help build a strong network of women across the Diocese of Hallam!  Join us for friendly conversation, tea, coffee and plenty of cake followed by a short time of prayer and reflection. Contributions of cake and bakes are always appreciated And help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.  Join as at the Hallam Pastoral Centre on 4th July 2026, 10am -12noon. To join remotely, email afernando@hallam-diocese.com

'ANYTHING GOES':  Choral singing group summer concert.

Varied programme of uplifting favourites at:

The Well Baptist church, Retford.

Friday 26th June. 7pm

In aid of WHITE KNIGHTS BLOOD BIKES.

Suggested donation £5

STELLA MARIS:

Formerly called Apostleship of the Sea, Stella Maris is seeking one volunteer from this parish  to help with Sea Sunday (which falls on 11/12 July this year). This is the day when the Church comes together to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, and takes a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris. The volunteer will read out the appeal (which Stella Maris will provide) at the end of Masses that weekend. If you can kindly do this, please contact roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org

In addition all parishioners are warmly invited to an online webinar being run by Stella Maris on Wednesday 17th  June from 7:30pm to 9pm. You will hear about the work that Stella Maris has been doing with seafarers and fishers over the past year or so, including the use of the funds kindly donated on Sea Sunday last year. To attend this webinar, please sign up at: www.stellamaris.org.uk/thankyou

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ST. WLFRID’S: Join our steering group

As St Wilfrid’s approaches its 35th Anniversary we are seeking passionate volunteers to join our steering group and help shape the future of our services across Sheffield. We welcome individuals with strategic, professional, community or lived experience who share our commitment to dignity, inclusion and positive change.

Commitment:  approximately 6 meetings a year.  Travel expences reimbursed.

Interested?: Contact Beth Adams at bethan.adams@stwilfridscentre.org or call 0114 255 5720.

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

VACANCY:

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Newbold Road, Upper Newbold,

CHESTERFIELD S41 8AG

Tel:  01246 201191  

FAITH IN ACTION LEAD

Annual Salary Grade 8 SCP 14-18 £29,540 - £31,537 FTE / Actual pro rata salary £23,349 - £24,927

Term time only (39 weeks including INSET days)

Required from 7 September 2026

34.5 hours across 5 days (Monday to Thursday 8.15 am to 3.45 pm and Friday 8.15 am to 2.45 pm to include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

We are an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent pupil behaviour and outcomes.  Our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 2024) found the school to be Outstanding in all categories, as did our Section 48 Inspection in 2025, and more recently the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026 named St Mary’s as the Comprehensive School of the Year East Midlands.  

St Mary’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Faith in Action Lead to play a key role in strengthening the Catholic life and mission of our school community. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, supporting the spiritual, moral, and pastoral development of our students and staff.

The Faith in Action Lead will lead a whole-school strategy that enables pupils to engage in meaningful acts of service and the development of pupil ministries and delivery of prayer and liturgy.

The successful candidate will:

 • Be a person of faith and prayer with a deep commitment to the Catholic Church; a practising Catholic.

• Be prepared to adopt and support the core values and ethos of St Mary’s Catholic High School in order to support our pupils and other staff colleagues.

• Know how to organise and plan liturgy and events such as the celebration of Mass, student led activities and retreats.

• Enable pupils to engage in meaningful acts of service and deepen their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching.

• Be trustworthy and honest; maintaining absolute confidentiality and integrity.

• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Previous experience within a similar role would be desirable, however, it is not essential.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Assistant Headteacher (Catholic Life & Mission) before applying.   If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.  

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack.  

Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 29 June 2026

Interviews: Monday 6 July 2026

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;  Dominic Lear;  Isabel Main-Reade;  Haylen Markillie;  Charlie Massarella;   Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter);  Janet Reilly; Annie Reynolds;  Maria Senogles;  Judith Sherratt;  Sandra Sherratt;   Glen Stevens; Margaret Tyler;  Paula Weeks and Teresa Williams.