26.07.2026 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 26th JULY 2026

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)

SATURDAY (25th July):

SAINT JAMES, APOSTLE

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

Celebrant: Fr.Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu (Veronica’s Uncle)

        (For Njoku Vitus Okwudiri - Veronica’s father)

Readings for the day:

2 Corinthians 4:7-15;   Ps 126(125):1-2b. 2c-3. 4-5. 6;   Matthew 20:20-28

SUNDAY:

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

1 Kings 3:5-6a, 7-12;   Ps 119(118):57, 72. 76-77. 127-128. 129-130;   

Romans 8:28-30;   Matthew 13:44-46

MONDAY:  ●

No Mass today.   

Jeremiah 13:1-11;   Deuteronomy 32:18-19. 20. 21;   Matthew 13:31-35

TUESDAY: 

No Mass today.   

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

Jeremiah 14:17-22;  Ps 79(78):8. 9. 11, 13;   Matthew 13:36-43

WEDNESDAY: SAINTS MARTHA, MARY AND LAZARUS

No Mass today.      

Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21;   Ps 59(58):2-3. 4-5a. 10-11. 17. 18;   Luke 10:38-42

THURSDAY: ●

8.30am Mass in the parish room

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

Jeremiah 18:1-6;   Ps 146(145):2a-c. 2d-4. 5-6;     Matthew 13:47-53

(Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop, Doctor)●

FRIDAY:

No Mass today.   

11am-1pm Lourdes Coffee Morning in the parish room

Jeremiah 26:1-9;   Ps 69(68):5. 8-10. 14;   Matthew 13:54-58

(Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest) ●

SATURDAY: 

6pm Service of The Word with Communion at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton. (For Sunday)

Readings for the day:

Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24;   Ps 69(68):15-16. 30-31. 33-34;   Matthew 14:1-12

(Saint Alphonsus Mary de' Liguori)

Next Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time  (Year A. Green)   

9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s with Fr Darren Reid.

Isaiah 55:1-3;   Ps 145(144):8-9. 15-16. 17-18;   

Romans 8:35, 37-39;   Matthew 14:13-21

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 grandparents and the elderly; that they may know God's presence with them and be valued and cared for by those around them.   Lord, in your mercy…..

(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)

THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR  JULY: For respect for human life

Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

LIVE SIMPLY JULY: Modern Slavery is closer than you think, some estimates suggest that there are 130,000 people trapped in slavery in the UK. Please look out for the signs of Modern Slavery, if you have concerns about someone you see, call the helpline 08000 121 700. 

NOTICES:

RETIRING COLLECTIONS:

There will be retiring collections after Masses this weekend 25th/26th July  for Barnabas Aid Society which is an international Christian ministry that provides hope and practical support to suffering and persecuted Christian.

The recent collection for "Stella Maris"(Sea Sunday) raised £152.91. Thank you.

LOURDES COFFEE MORNING:

Come along to our coffee morning and raffle  on Friday 31st July,  11am-1pm in the parish room at St. Joseph’s.  Everyone is most welcome and all proceeds are in aid of the  parish’s Lourdes Fund.  Please support this good cause if you can.

ECUMENIFEST: 

Saturday 8th August 11am-3pm. Come along for a fun filled time with  Ecumenical  friends from the Kiveton area. Activities include, games, quizzes, shared table and a walk around beautiful Harthill Ponds.  Meet at  Harthill Church School room at 11am. All welcome.

CATHOLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT THIS SUMMER:

During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends, or private individuals who are looking for an affordable stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more information check out castleriggmanor.com/stay-with-us or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk / 017687 72711

QUIET RETREATS FOR ADULTS THIS OCTOBER:

During October half term, Castlerigg Manor is running a quiet retreat for individual adults who want to spend a few days of peace, relaxation and prayer in the Lake District. Each day there will be a talk, Mass, and evening prayer, and then a lot of time to explore the area, pray, or just simply relax. Book at castleriggmanor.com/events or contact director@castleriggmanor.co.uk

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.