23.11.2025 Newsletter
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St. Joseph’s Dinnington. Parish Priest: Fr Andy. Tel: 01909 562664
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
CONTACT DETAILS:
If you require the services of a priest please contact either:
Monica Carroll (07813 920844) or Anne Marie Carroll (07841 038633)
WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2025
CHRIST THE KING. (Year C. White)
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
Readings for the day:
1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Ps 9(9A):2-3. 4, 6. 16, 19; Luke 20:27-40
(Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr)
SUNDAY: CHRIST THE KING
9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s
Readings:
2 Samuel 5:1-3; Ps 122(121):1-2. 4-5; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
MONDAY:
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Dan 3:52. 53. 54. 55. 56; Luke 21:1-4
No Mass today.
(Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs)
TUESDAY:
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
7pm Service of Light at St. Joseph’s
Daniel 2:31-45; Dan 3:57. 58. 59. 60. 61; Luke 21:5-11
(Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr)
WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Ps: Dan 3:62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67; Luke 21:12-19
THURSDAY:
8.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s in the parish rooms.
Daniel 6:12-28; Dan 3:68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74; Luke 21:20-28
FRIDAY: ●
No Mass today.
Daniel 7:2-14; Ps Dan 3:75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81; Luke 21:29-33
SATURDAY:
6pm Service of The Word with communion at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton
Readings for the day:
Daniel 7:15-27; Dan 3:82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87; Luke 21:34-36
Next Sunday: 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A. Purple)
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s with Fr Andrew Browne.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Ps 122(121):1-2. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9; Romans 13:11-14a; Matthew 24:37-44
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
We pray for our world; that Christ, the Prince of Peace and King of Love, may turn hearts from violence and open new opportunities for encounter and understanding.
Lord, in your mercy....
(CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER: For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
A PRAYER FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM BISHOP RALPH:
Blessed is the one who arrives early and the one who leaves last, who unlocks, tidies, and makes room for grace.
Blessed are the altar servers, steady and reverent, who carry light and the cross with quiet pride.
Blessed are the readers and musicians, whose voices help the Word take root and whose songs lift our prayers higher.
Blessed are the welcomes and hosts who make strangers feel known and the weary feel at home.
Blessed are those who bring food to the lonely, who make tea for the grieving, who stop what they’re doing long enough to really listen.
Blessed are the ones who serve and think no one ever notices. The ones who fix, fold, drive and comfort and never seek a thank you.
Blessed are you who build the kingdom one small act of love at a time. For through hands like yours, God’s heart is made visible.
And blessed are we, to be in your company.
NOTICES:
RETIRING COLLECTION: There is a second collection 6th 7th December for the Diocesan Caring Service.
YEAR OF JUBILEE:
The Holy Father Pope Francis, in the bull Spes non confundit, decreed that the Jubilee Year would close on Sunday 28 December 2025, feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, at a celebration of the Eucharist at which the diocesan bishop presides in the cathedral church.
Bishop Ralph will preside over the Rite of the Closing of the Jubilee Year 2025 at St Marie’s Cathedral on Saturday 27th December. The Mass will be at 3.30pm, and will be a Vigil Mass for the feast of the Holy Family.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and give thanks to God for all he has done during this special year of prayer, pilgrimage and conversion.
THE SERVICE OF LIGHT - Remembering our loved ones will be held at St Joseph's on Tuesday 25th November at 7 00 pm.
RAFFLE:
There is to be a raffle at St Joseph’s with a prize of a Christmas hamper.
BLESSING OF ADVENT WREATH AT ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL:
TUESDAY 25th NOVEMBER 1.30pm: The GIFT team (Growing In Faith Together) warmly invite parishioners of St Joseph's to join them for a Wreath making Workshop. They will be making one for the school and one for the parish. There will be festive mince pies and mulled wine available. All welcome
ADVENT FOODBANK COLLECTION:
There will be collection of items for the Foodbank during Advent.
They especially need tinned meat, pot noodles, rice, steamed pudding and boxed custard but are glad of everything. They are also collecting men's/women's gift sets eg. Lynx for Christmas gifts. Please put the items in the box in the church porch.
THANK YOU:
Last Wednesday evening, St. Peter’s Church in Doncaster hosted a moving Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration to mark the successful completion of the first ever Diocesan Cycling Pilgrimage. The event brought together parishioners, charity representatives, and supporters, highlighting a spirit of unity and partnership.
During the service, representatives from ‘Bluebell Wood Hospice’ and ‘Let the Children Live’ charities were each presented with a cheque for £1,250. These donations were raised from the proceeds of the pilgrimage and will go towards supporting the vital work carried out by both organisations.
The event was made possible through the enthusiastic support of parishioners, who not only contributed £340 towards charitable causes but also submitted a total of 76 petitions. These petitions were offered up during a special Mass celebrated at the Church of the Annunciation in Walsingham.
An enormous thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Diocesan Cycling Pilgrimage. The event stands as a testament to the compassion, faith, and dedication of our unique parish community
ADVENT SERVICE:
“From Darkness to Light”
All are welcome to mark the start of Advent with this atmospheric candlelit service of readings, music and prayers in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
Sunday 30th November at 4pm
St Bede’s Catholic Church, Rotherham
All are most Welcome
ECUMENICAL MUSIC QUIZ: 6.30 pm Wednesday 3rd December (Free admission)
Come along to Wales Methodist Church and join in the Christmas spirit with a Christmas music quiz. See if you can guess the singers and songs of bygone years. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 6.45 followed by tea/coffee and alcohol free mulled wine and Raffle (proceeds to Wales Methodist Church). Bring a dessert to share and wear a Christmas jumper!
LIVE SIMPLY NOVEMBER:
Pope Leo calls us to recognise migrants as Christ among us. Please see the leaflet in church for insightful information on how this can be approached.
CONFIRMATION:
Anyone wishing to be Confirmed next year, please contact Anne-Marie Carroll 07841 038633 or Alison Bergomi 07977 341619.
The sessions will begin early next year.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR SURVIVORS OF ABUSE:
This rescheduled service of love and prayers will be led by Bishop Ralph Haskett at St. Theresa's Parish Hall on the new date of Wednesday 26th November at 7.00pm. This is a service of love, prayer and reflection and we are all welcome to join together as an active demonstration of our love and support for all survivors of abuse.
ADVENT AFTERNOON OF RECOLLECTION:
Join Bishop Ralph for an Afternoon of Recollection on the eve of Advent, 29 November 2:30-5:30 pm at the Hallam Pastoral Centre. Book on the Formation & Mission Eventbrite Page using this link or QR code https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hallam-formation-and-mission-46212155433
Further details from the Formation and Mission team 0114 256 6410.
THE HALLAM BRIDGE:
The Monthly Diocesan Newsletter: Did you know that nearly three years ago the Hallam Bridge was launched? A copy is emailed to every parish in the diocese each month. Why don’t you subscribe to receive it directly into your inbox and share it with your family and friends? Do so using this link https://hallam-diocese.com/bridge/ Would you be willing to keep us up to date with what’s going on in your parish by emailing articles to communications@hallam-diocese.com
YOUNG PEOPLE’S ADVENT RETREAT 15 yrs+:
This Advent retreat for young people aged 15 and over is taking place 5/6th December (after school) at Savio House, Bollington, Macclesfield. Cost £60. Contact: youth@hallam-diocese.com to book.
IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: Mens’ retreat, 4 & 11 February 2026:
A fantastic opportunity to experience St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises in a 5-day, shortened form. The retreat will be guided by the monastic community of St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France), who were founded with the specific charism of offering this version of the Exercises and with a particular apostolate to men. The retreat is open to men in all states of life, who wish to seek God’s will through a deepened detachment from the world.
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; Owen Jenkinson; 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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