29.03.2026 Newsletter. Palm Sunday.
- Mar 27
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Submit items for the bulletin to the Presbytery or email maria.oldroyd@icloud.com
(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 29th MARCH 2026
HOLY WEEK
SATURDAY (28th March)
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton. (For Sunday)
For Alan Iddon (Celia’s cousin)
Readings for the day:
Ezekiel 37:21-28; Jer 31:10. 11-12b. 13; John 11:45-56
PALM SUNDAY: (Red)
9.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s
Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Ps 22(21):8-9. 17-18a. 19-20. 23-24;
Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 27:11-54
HOLY MONDAY:
No Mass today.
Isaiah 42:1-7; Ps 27(26):1. 2. 3. 13-14; John 12:1-11
HOLY TUESDAY:
No Mass today.
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton.
All welcome.
Isaiah 49:1-6; Ps 71(70):1-2. 3-4a. 5-6b. 15ab, 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38
HOLY WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
12.30pm Coffee afternoon in the parish rooms.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Ps 69(68):8-10. 21b-d-22. 31, 33-34; Matthew 26:14-25
THE TRIDUUM
MAUNDY THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER (White)
7pm in St Joseph’s.
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116(115):12-13. 15, 16bc. 17-18;
1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
FRIDAY: THE PASSION OF THE LORD (Red)
3pm in St. Joseph’s.
Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Ps 31(30):2, 6. 12a-d. 12e-13. 15-16. 17, 25;
HOLY SATURDAY: THE EASTER VIGIL. (White)
6pm in St Joseph’s with Fr. Geoff Bottoms
Readings:
Genesis 1:1-2:2; Ps 104(103):1-2a. 5-6. 10, 12. 13-14. 24, 35c;
Genesis 22:1-18; Ps 16(15):5, 8. 9-10. 11;
Exodus 14:15-15:1; Canticle: Ex 15:1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 17-18;
Isaiah 54:5-14; Ps 30(29):2, 4. 5-6. 11, 12a,13b;
Isaiah 55:1-11; Canticle: 12:2-3. 4b-d. 5-6;
Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Ps 19(18):8. 9. 10. 11;
Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42(41):3. 5b-d. Psalm 43(42):3. 4.
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11; Ps 118(117):1-2. 16-17. 22-23.
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
Next Sunday: EASTER SUNDAY: (Year A. White).
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s.
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118(117):1-2. 16-17. 22-23;
Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
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 all parts of the world suffering from conflict and violence: may the ways of reconciliation, justice and peace prevail.
Lord, in your mercy…..
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR APRIL: For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
LIVE SIMPLY APRIL: Experience the Joys of Spring this month, enjoy nature at its best.
Please join us for a Dawn Chorus Walk Sunday 12th April meet 5am Anston Village Hall Car Park S25 4DL (entrance Ryton Rd opposite Anston Brook School) contact Chris Parrott 07817542303 for more details.
NOTICES:
RIP PAT VICKERS:
We have prayed for Pat on our parish sick list for some time. Sadly she died on Monday. Pat reached the great age of 94 years. She formerly worked as a housekeeper in Doncaster and is fondly remembered by Fr Andy. We keep her daughters Lisa and Rachel in our prayers. May she rest in the arms of Jesus.
RETIRING COLLECTIONS:
There will be a retiring collection on Good Friday, 3rd April, for the Holy Places in Palestine.
The recent CAFOD (Lent Family Fast Day) collection was £372.11. Thankyou.
COFFEE IN THE PARISH ROOMS:
The next coffee afternoon is this Wednesday. All welcome. Please note there is no Mass beforehand this month.
ROSARY GROUP:
Please note that there is no Rosary for peace today.
WALK OF WITNESS:
On Good Friday at 10am The Walk of Witness will start from St Joseph’s and progress to local churches. All welcome.
PARISH SUPPORT GROUP:
The next meeting of the support Goup is on Tuesday 7th April at 7.30pm in the parish rooms. All welcome.
SENT TO SHARE FAITH:
On 17 April 2026 three Franciscan Friars, Fathers Casey Cole, Tito Serrano and Jason Damon from Charlotte in the USA will be visiting the Diocese to help us to think about how we can spread the Gospel today. They have recently started a mission to reach young adults, spiritual seekers, and those disconnected from the Church through authentic presence, conversation, and compassion. Rooted in the spirit of St. Francis, SEARCH is about walking with others, sharing Christ’s love, and inviting hearts to renewal and healing.
They are hosting two events. The first at the Cathedral specifically aimed at young people and young adults at 1:15 following the midday Mass and the second aimed at a wider audience at St Francis of Assisi beginning with Mass at 6:00 pm.
Bookings are necessary using the Formation & Mission Eventbrite Page on 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.
LENTEN GROUPS:
The Dinnington group is continuing to meet after Easter on Monday 13th, 20th and 27th April at St. Leonard’s Church 6.30pm for a 7 o’clock start.
HALLAM LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2026:
Bookings are now being taken for the Hallam Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 26th June to 2nd July. The cost is £1010, to include flights from Leeds Bradford to Lourdes, 6 nightsaccommodation, full board and insurance. There will be a full religious programme led by Bishop Ralph. The theme this year is 'Hail, full of grace'. For bookings see www.tangney-tours.com/hallam, or call 01732 886666. Paper booking forms will be available in parishes within the next two weeks . For further information call 01302 247910 or 07724 650066or email lourdesoffice@hallam-diocese.com.
MAY HALF TERM B&B STAYS AT CASTLERIGG MANOR:
In May half-term, Castlerigg Manor (Catholic retreat centre in Keswick, Cumbria) will once again be opening their doors for B&B stays. A great way for families, groups of friends, and individuals to get an affordable stay in Keswick. Mass will be provided on site. For more info >> castleriggmanor.com >> stay with us
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.
VACANCIES:
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane
Dinnington
Sheffield
S25 2QD
Tel: 01909 550123
Role: SENDCo
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 26
Salary: MPS plus TLR 2a
Reporting to: Headteacher
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 April 2026
How to Apply:
Please visit https://stfcmat.com/vacancies/ to obtain the SENDCo Recruitment Pack.
Please complete all relevant documentation by the closing date of Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 9am and send to
Saint Pius X Catholic High SchoolWath Wood RoadWath upon DearneRotherhamS63 7PQ
Tel: 01709 767900email: info@saintpiusx.school
Role: Deputy Headteacher, Full time, permanent commencing ist September 2026
Key Stage 3 and 4
Pay scale: L18-L22
Closing date: 13th April at 3pm.
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; Isabel Main-Reade; Haylen Markillie; Charlie Massarella; Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter); Janet Reilly; Annie Reynolds; Maria Senogles; Judith Sherratt; Sandra Sherratt; Margaret Tyler; and Teresa Williams.
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