THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA (Yr. C)
Remembrance Sunday – Day of Prayer for all victims of war.
Sunday 9th November 2025
Some links ARCHIVED BULLETINS. PARISH ROTAS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today we remember all those who gave their lives for the freedom and peace of our country and allies. We pray for the repose of their souls. Today please pray for all victims of war, and for the establishment of justice and peace in our world. The 11.00am Mass at Saint Joseph’s today will begin with the Solemn Act of Remembrance.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND Please pray for them. Damian Ainscough, Anna Barszc, Christopher Brown, Patience Dare, Carol Dent, Anne Hayward, Eileen Hodgson, Dorothy Kershaw, Anthony Margrave, Jean McAndrew, Mirry Redman, Bernard Rook, Ken Rumney, Timmy Ryan, Kevin and Catherine Thornton, Alison Urquhart and all those who are ill and would like to remain anonymous.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE, SICK AND HOUSEBOUND The letter of St Jamest, Chapter 5, verse 14: “Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” If you or anyone you know is ill, either in hospital or at home, and would like to receive the Church’s ministry in anointing and Holy Communion, please let Fr Nigel know and he will come and visit you/your family and friends He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
SUNDAY OFFERINGS BY STANDING ORDER. Those of you who wish to give offerings to the parish by Standing Order (if you are not already doing) will need these details: HSBC: 40-27-15 ACCOUNT NO. 31017373 ACCOUNT NAME: DIOCESE OF LEEDS
WELCOME HOUSE OUTREACH AT ST JOSEPH’S
We are collecting toiletry and similar items for Christmas gifts. Your help would be appreciated. Please drop in any Wednesday morning from 10.30-12.30 for a tea/coffee and see for yourselves our work with conversational English etc.
ROUGH SLEEPERS IN GOOLE Please provide details to the Emmaus Rough Sleepers team, so that contact can be made. The parish has details of the service.
MISSION TRIP TO GAMBIA Ciaran Bulmer will be heading to Gambia November the 4th - November the 11th 2025 with his church to support New Life Children's Centre. It is a Charity dedicated to supporting children, schools, churches, and the wider community. He will be making a difference to people's lives. You can help by donating through bank transfer or cash to help raise funds for this trip such as, jobs, travel, flights, food, clothing, tablets, accommodation. Thank you - Nicola, Alisha and Ciaran Sort code - 070436 Account Number 13048 915 e-mail ciaranbulmer@yahoo.com
Rosary Circle, next meeting After 10AM Mass on Tuesday 25th November- the 5th Sorrowful Mystery, The Crucifixion. Please read in advance Luke ch 23 v26-49.
ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Tickets will be on sale from Sunday November 9th with the Draw taking place Sun. 14th December. We will be very grateful for any donations. Thank you. Eileen and helpers.
SACRED HEART CHURCH RAFFLE. We will start selling tickets for the Christmas Raffle on Sunday 2nd November. The draw will take place on Sunday 14th December. We would be extremely grateful for any cash donations or bottles of wines and spirits. There will be a box at the back of church for any donations. Many thanks, Pat and Andrea
CATHOLIC CARE CHRISTMAS APPEAL (providing Christmas Eve Boxesto encourage families to spend time together with warm drinks, chocolates, stories and games. To make this possible we need donations of sweets or chocolates, or alternatively a cash donation. Donations will need to be received the week commencing 17th November. # Directed Transfer to Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) Sort code: 05-00-20. Account: 11472611. Subject: Christmas Appeal. # Check payable to Catholic Care – 11 North Grange Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2BR # Card over the phone – call 0113 388 5400
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Our school children at St Joseph’s, local community charity store
‘Caring and Sharing’ (Alan Graham and team),
Sacred Heart and St Joseph’s church parishioners, have recycled and painted ‘poppies’.
These will be displayed in the church gardens, our tributes of remembrance
for the ‘Souls of the departed’. Our book of remembrance will be displayed
for the whole of November at the rear of the church.
‘LORD GOD OF HOSTS BE WITH US YET LEST WE FORGET.’