26.10.2025 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 26th OCTOBER 2025
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Year C - Green)
SATURDAY 25th October
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
Readings for the day:
Romans 8:1-11; Ps 24(23):1-2. 3-4b. 5-6; Luke 13:1-9
SUNDAY:
9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s
Sirach 35:15b-17, 20-22b; Ps 34(33):2-3. 17-18. 19, 23;
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
Romans 8:12-17; Ps 68(67):2, 4. 6-7b. 20-21; Luke 13:10-17
TUESDAY: SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
No evening Mass today.
Ephesians 2:19-22; Ps 19(18):2-3. 4-5; Luke 6:12-19
WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
Romans 8:26-30; Ps 13(12):4-5. 6; Luke 13:22-30
THURSDAY:
8.30am Mass in the parish rooms
2pm Rosary for Peace in the parish rooms. All welcome.
Romans 8:31b-39; Ps 109(108):21-22. 26-27. 30-31; Luke 13:31-35
FRIDAY:
No Mass today.
Romans 9:1-5; Ps 147: 12-13. 14-15. 19-20; Luke 14:1-6
SATURDAY:
5pm Penitentiary Service in St Joseph’s.
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton
Readings for the day:
Romans 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94(93):12-13a. 14-15. 17-18; Luke 14:1, 7-11
Next Sunday: ALL SAINTS
9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s (Year C. White)
Readings:
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24(23):1-2. 3-4b. 5-6; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
We pray for world leaders, that God might grant them the wisdom to make just decisions that lead to peace, and the compassion to take practical action for those in most need.
Lord, in your mercy....
(CAFOD Weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR OCTOBER: For collaboration between different religious traditionsLet us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
NOTICES:
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.
COFFEE MORNING:
5th November in the parish rooms after the 12noon Mass. All welcome.
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
OWEN’S OCTOBER CHALLENGE:
Maureen Dean and Lucy Liversidge are taking part in Owen’s October Challenge, in support of Owen Jenkinson and his family, raising money for PACT (Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia). 220 amazing people are walking, running or wheeling 5-10km every day in October. To support go to https://tinyurl.com/7hmxrerf, search Justgiving for ‘Owens October challenge’ or use the sponsor form at the back of church.
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.
LADIES CHOIR:
Our Ladies Choir is back! If you would like to be part of our choir this Christmas, we will be fundraising for Team Ted Foundation. Full commitment to 6 pactices before the concert is needed starting 6pm Monday 3rd November at St. Josephs. The concert is on 14th December at St. Joseph’s.
RYTON CHORALE: COME AND SING EVENING
All voice parts welcome
No charge. No obligations.
Monday 3rd November. 7.30pm
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL,
Netherton road.
WORKSOP
S80 2SF
enquiries - sing@rytonchorale.org.uk
RYTON CHORAL PRESENTS SNOW ANGEL by SARAH QUARTEL
Programme also includes selected pieces of European sacred music
Conductor Sierra Farquhar-Wulff
Accompanist - Jack Pickford
Cellist - Rachael Perry
Saturday 15th November. 7.30pm
WORKSOP TOWN HALL
Potter st, S80 1DG
Ticket £12
Please see our website for tickets and more details
LET ME SERVE YOU: A Jubilee For Volunteers:
Bishop Ralph will celebrate our final Jubilee Mass this holy year for those who serve others across the diocese. All are invited to gather at Immaculate Conception Church, Rotherham, S65 3BA on Saturday 15th November at 11am. This is an invitation to everyone who volunteer their time in service to others, be it cleaning; taking communion to the housebound; flower arranging; running groups/events for the youth and elderly; work for our charities and lay organisations; or just popping in to help a neighbour, to name but a few. The liturgy is a chance to bless and give thanks for their work, as signs of hope in our world today. Cake will be served afterwards, and there is a chance to view the national Jubilee Icon, that is visiting our diocese at this time.
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD”:
14 - 17 November 2025 A three-day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, aiming to help participants find a greater attentiveness and disposition to God’s presence in their lives through a disciplining of the mind and awareness of the present moment. Book at: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god Download JPG flier - Be Still and Know that I am God
LOYOLA CERTIFICATE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY:
During the past year participants in the Loyola Certificate in Pastoral Ministry have been meeting together to consider how they can develop a range of pastoral ministries in the diocese. It is opportune that during this time we have been encourage by Pope Francis to walk together in a synodal way. Pope Leo is also encouraging us to continue this journey…to be a synodal Church, a Church that moves forward, a Church that always seeks peace, that always seeks charity, that always seeks to be close above all to those who are suffering” (First Blessing, 8 May 2025). This seems to be a good opportunity to expand this group and invite others who have already been involved in the synodal journey, and those who want to become involved.
If you are interested, please get in touch with Fionnuala or Kevan in the Formation and Mission team and come along to the next meeting, which will be held at the Pastoral Centre and on Zoom, on Friday 7 November 7:00-8:30pm. In the meantime, we recommend that anyone who is interested takes the 4 week School for Synodality Course which is available on their youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@School-for-Synodality
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION – Youth Training Opportunity:
This weekend, the diocesan youth will gather for their usual meeting where Sue will introduce the role of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion—This stems from the interest and requests of young people themselves and the times in Padley when we have not had anyone except Sue to step in.h
In response, Sue is offering a training session for young people aged 16–25, in collaboration with the diocesan formation team. This will take place on Friday 14th November, 6–9pm, and is designed especially for those new to the ministry. It will not include a commissioning service.
As well as Catechesis on the Blessed Sacrament, the training will include practical guidance on:
• Distributing communion reverently—on the tongue or in the hand
• Offering blessings appropriately
• Purifying the sacred vessels
Young people who feel called to this ministry will be asked to approach their parish priest to seek permission to participate. If it is your usual practice to train ministers locally, please feel free to do so. Alternatively, they are welcome to join the diocesan training specifically directed to the young.
We hope that these newly trained ministers will also be able to serve within their school communities when needed.
Thank you, as always, for your generous support and accompaniment of our young people.
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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