24.12.2023 Newsletter

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 (07841 038633)

WEEK BEGINNING SUNDAY  24th  DECEMBER  2023

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year B)

SATURDAY 23rd DECEMBER:

6pm  Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton (for Sunday)

(For Agnes O’Leary)

Readings for the day:

Malachi 3:1-4,23-24;   Psalm 24(25):4-5,8-9,10,14;   Luke 1:57-66

(Saint John of Kęty, Priest)

CHRISTMAS EVE - THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

9.30am  Mass at  St Joseph’s

(For The deceased members of the Furniss Family)

6pm Christmas Eve Mass at St Joseph’s with carols starting at 5,30pm

Readings of the day: 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16;   Psalm 88(89):2-5,27,29;

Romans 16:25-27;   Luke 1:26-38

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS

CHRISTMAS DAY:

9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s

Isaiah 52:7-10;   Psalm 97(98):1-6;   

Hebrews 1:1-6;   John 1:1-18

ST STEPHEN - THE FIRST MARTYR●

No Hour of Quiet Prayer at Kiveton this week

No evening Mass today.

Acts 6:8-10,7:54-59;   Psalm 30(31):3-4,6,8,16-17;   Matthew 10:17-22

WEDNESDAY:  SAINT JOHN, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST

No Mass today

1 John 1:1-4;   Psalm 96(97):1-2,5-6,11-12;   John 20:2-8

THURSDAY: THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS

 No early  Mass today.

1 John 1:5-2:2;   Psalm 123(124):2-5,7-8;   Matthew 2:13-18

FRIDAY:  No Mass today

Colossians 1:24-29;   Psalm 22(23);   Luke 22:24-30

(Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr)

SATURDAY: 6th DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 

6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church,  Kiveton (for Sunday)

1 John 2:12-17;   Psalm 95(96):7-10;  Luke 2:36-40

Next Sunday:   New Year’s Eve:  THE HOLY FAMILY

9.30am Mass in St Joseph’s

Readings for the day:

Genesis 15:1-6,21:1-3;   Psalm 104(105):1-6,8-9

Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19;    Luke 2:22-40

PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:  We pray for who are suffering because of conflict and violence, and especially at this time for the people of the Holy Land. May the ways of peace and justice prevail. Lord, in your mercy...        (Source: CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)

THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER: For persons with disabilities

We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.

NOTICES

FATHER ANDY WRITES: Many thanks to everyone who has been involved in our preparations for Christmas and involved in  our beautiful events that have taken place during Advent and to all who attended them.   Bless you all.  Thank you also for the lovely gifts and cards. I hope you and your families and friends have a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.  Love Andy.

ADVENT COLLECTIONS: A big thank you to the parish for your kind donations to the Salvation Army food bank. Also a big thank you to all those who have been donating to Koby Foundation and Mary’s Meals, by writing their names on the cards on the Christmas tree. Totals collected will be announced after Christmas but already we have over  £120. Thank you.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: - You are cordially invited to attend:

Cake sale fundraiser first Sunday of the month  (after Mass) - St Joseph’s Church.

Coffee Afternoon -  Wednesday 10th January 1-3pm in the parish rooms

Reflection Group Meeting -  Wednesday 10th January 7pm in the parish rooms

FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND: The situation for Christian families in the Holy Land has gone from very difficult to critical, amidst the turmoil and horror of the Israeli/Palestinian war and we face the possibility of the last members of the ancient Christian community leaving the homeland of our faith forever.  Friends of the Holy Land has provided practical help to 1,100 people sheltering in the Gaza church compounds – including children and people who are injured and ill and the Al-Ahli Hospital, which is still doing its best to look after patients who can’t be moved. All together over £90,000 has been sent so far, so that those sheltering in their churches and the hospital could survive.  The usual Christmas  traditions and celebrations in Bethlehem are suspended  in solidarity with those suffering. We are asked to support their appeal by donating to:

Name: Friends of the Holy Land. Account: 24591211.  Sort Code: 60-05-41 

For more info contact: jen.hill@friendsoftheholyland.org.uk. Or telephone: 01926 512980.

LIVE SIMPLY DECEMBER:

Live Simply and Sustainably with Creation: Try to shop more ethically this Christmas, try to buy Fairtrade and avoid shopping at Amazon where possible.

Live in Solidarity with the Poor:  Pray for Peace in the World and an end to conflict

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK: Maureen Appley;  George Blow & his Grandma,  Christopher Browne, Eileen Butterfield,  Jim Chandler,  Sam Cleasby, Betty Delaney, Gillian Gee, Robert Hume, Sophie Hughes, Owen Jenkinson;  Sheila Kobyluch; Ged Krotki, Kumba, Isabel Main-Reade, Haylen Markillie, Charlie Massarella,  John Parker, Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter),  Annie Reynolds,  Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt, Olive Stafford, Robert Stock, Pat Vickers, Teresa Williams, Michel and Teddy.

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