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
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 038663)
Week beginning Sunday 29th December 2024
THE HOLY FAMILY
(Year C: White)
SATURDAY 28th December
THE HOLY INNOCENTS (MARTYRS)
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton (for Sunday)
Readings for the day:
1 John 1:5-2:2; Ps 124(123):2-3. 4-5. 7c-8. ℟7ab; Matthew 2:13-18
SUNDAY: THE HOLY FAMILY
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
Readings:
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 84(83):2-3. 5-6. 9-10. ℟cf. 5a;
1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52
MONDAY:
No Mass today.
1 John 2:12-17; Ps 96(95):7-8a. 8b-9. 10. ℟11a; Luke 2:36-40
NEW YEAR’S EVE
There is no hour of quiet prayer at Kiveton today
7pm New Year’s Vigil Mass in the parish rooms.
1 John 2:18-21; Ps 96(95):1-2. 11-12a. 12b-13b. 13cd. ℟11a; John 1:1-18
(Saint Silvester I, Pope)
BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS
FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2025!
NEW YEAR’S DAY: MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
No Mass today
Numbers 6:22-27; Ps 67(66):2-3. 5. 6, 8. ℟2a;
Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21
THURSDAY:
8.30am mass in the parish rooms.
2pm Rosary for peace in the parish rooms.
1 John 2:22-28; Ps 98(97):1. 2-3b. 3c-4. ℟1a; John 1:19-28
(Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors)
FRIDAY: THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
No Mass today.
1 John 2:29-3:6; Ps 98(97):1. 3c-4. 5-6. ℟3cdd; John 1:29-34
SATURDAY: 6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, KIveton. (For Sunday)
Readings for the Day:
1 John 3:7-10; Ps 98(97):1. 7-9a. 9b-d. ℟ cf. 9; John 1:35-42
Next Sunday: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (Year C. White)
9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s
Readings:
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ps 72(71):1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13. ℟cf. 11;
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for migrants and refugees; that they may find places of welcome and safety. Lord, in your mercy...
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR JANUARY: For the right to an education.
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
NOTICES
FATHER ANDY WRITES: A very big thank you to everyone that was involved in making our Christmas celebrations so special this year and also thank you for all the cards and gifts which I have received. I wish you all a very happy and peaceful New year.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Preparation will begin in January for Easter 2025. The sacrament is available to all baptised catholic children in year 3 and above. If you wish for your child to take part, please collect a letter from the back of Church today. If you need more information please contact Lucy Liversidge (liversidge403@gmail.com) or Cathy Moutry (cathyfin@yahoo.co.uk)
LIVE SIMPLY DECEMBER:
Live Simply Be grateful this month, being grateful makes you happy
Live Sustainably with Creation There are proposals for 3 large solar farms to be built in our area. If they are built they will have both positive and negative effects on the environment and the look of the local landscape. Please check out the details and attend a consultation meeting if you can.
LECTIONARY BOOKS:
The new Lectionaries (the four books of Sunday, Feast Days and weekday readings) will be coming into use from Advent Sunday December the 1st. As the parish has had to purchase these at some cost, we hoped that parishioners might like to take the opportunity to make a dedication to a loved one in the new books by donating to the cost. We will then arrange to write the names of your loved ones in the new books in due course.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING:
Caritas Counselling Service are offering Family, Couples and Relationship Counselling Free of Charge - for more information please contact Bernie Ware on 07980406198 bware@hallam-diocese.com or Janet Kent 07927657462 jkent@hallam-diocese.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: George Blow and his grandma; Victoria Broughton; Christopher Browne; Eileen Butterfield; Jim Chandler; Sam Cleasby; Betty Delaney; Barbara Dexter; Pat Duffin; Gillian Gee; Robert Hume; Sophie Hughes; Owen Jenkinson; Jed Krotki; Kumba; Isabel Main-Reade; Haylen Markillie; Charlie Massarella; John Parker; Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter); Annie Reynolds; Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt; Olive Stafford; Margaret Tyler; Pat Vickers; and Teresa Williams.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
2 Posts at St Thomas of Canterbury School.
Diocese of Hallam
St Thomas of Canterbury School
A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR
Headteacher: L Clements
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN OUR EXCELLENT SCHOOL:
Post 1. Cleaner
ASAP
Temporary Position
Grade 1 – SCP 2 (£23,656 pro rat
(10 hours per week, 2 hours per day 3-3:30pm to 5:00 – 5:30pm term time only)
St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy for girls and boys from age three to eleven in the south of Sheffield.
Governors are seeking to appoint a cleaner 5 days a week 2 hours per day who is an enthusiastic and committed person who is able to relate well to young people to join our evening cleaning team providing a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across the school.
We would require the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in class basis, toilets, and other areas around and outside the school.
They will be able to:
• Communicate effectively with other employees and management.
• Be reliable , trustworthy, punctual and us their own initiative.
• Be aware of health and safety policies
• Take responsibility for cleaning in a specific area whilst working to a high standard and in a safe manner.
• Understanding the need of the school in prioritising work load.
A knowledge or experience of cleaning and buffing is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
St Thomas of Canterbury School also has an integrated resource for pupils with physical and learning difficulties. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure form in line with the Police Act 1997.
Informal enquiries should be made to Sarah Hinchliffe on 07989 109928. To request an application pack please email s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk. All application should be returned to s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk.
Closing Date: 6th January 2025
Interview Date: 8th January 2025
Post 2. Caretaker
ASAP
Temporary Position (For one year then reviewed)
Grade 4 Scale point 7 – 12 (£25,584 – £27,711)
25 hours per week 52 weeks per year.
Hours to be discussed. Start date: ASAP
St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy for girls and boys from age three to eleven in the south of Sheffield. This is a really special place and a true learning community with shared values, made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and our committed team of staff. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and diligent Caretaker.
We will offer you:
▪ An exciting opportunity to work in a school with a strong Catholic ethos.
▪ Wonderful children who enjoy learning at our school.
▪ A ground with stunning outdoor space, and innovative and inspirational indoor spaces
▪ A school that cares deeply about each and every one of the people in it
▪ Talented, supportive and innovative staff.
▪ Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in our three Catholic Voluntary Academies.
The Governors require a school caretaker who is:
▪ Able to offer full support the Catholic ethos of the school (this does not necessarily mean being Catholic)
▪ Willing to undertake extensive cleaning duties
▪ Highly motivated and self-driven
▪ Able to undertake administrative work linked to the role
▪ An understanding of safeguarding
▪ An understanding of and experience in site security and health and safety
▪ Flexible as and when required to support the various events happening at school during and after school hours
▪ Keen on attention to detail and has high standards
▪ Keen to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team of staff
▪ Able to draw upon previous experience in a similar role (although this is not essential)
Visits to school by potential applicants are warmly welcomed
For an application pack, please contact the School Office by email s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk or by telephone 0114 2745597. To speak to someone regarding the role in more detail or if you would like to visit the school please call Sarah Hinchliffe on 0114 274 5597 or 07989 109928.
Closing Date: 6th January 2024
Interview Date: 8th January 2024
Application packs are available upon request, the CES application form must be completed as agreed by the Diocese of Hallam. Forms can also be found on the CES website http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/index.php/schools/application-forms and should be returned to b.garner@st-tc.co.uk
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