FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year C)
Sunday 1st December 2024
Some links ARCHIVED BULLETINS. PARISH ROTAS ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL NOTICES
Today is Advent Sunday and the start of the new Church Year. It is also the day that the Church begins using the new English translation of the Lectionary, which becomes mandatory for use in all Catholic parishes and Mass Centres in England and Wales, and in Scotland from Advent 2024.
RIP FR DONALD (DON) CLEMENTS (LD) It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Fr Don Clements recently. Fr Clements passed away in the early hours of Friday morning (22nd November) in the Care Home in which he was living near Ipswich. Prior to that he had been in retirement at The Little Sisters, Mount St Joseph, Headingley. A priest of the Diocese of Portsmouth, in which he exercised most of his priestly ministry, Fr Don was originally from Goole and was ordained priest at St Joseph’s. Prior to leaving Leeds Fr Don would come over to stay with his family for weekends, and would concelebrate the Saturday Vigil Mass with us. We remember him with great affection and appreciation, as did his many parishioners in the various parishes in which he served. He will be greatly missed. Let us all pray for his happy repose with the Lord, and let us keep all his family in our prayers.It is intended that the Funeral Rites for Fr Clements will be at St Joseph’s (as was his wish). Details to be issued later. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND Please pray for them. Damian Ainscough, Anna Barszc, Christopher Brown, Fr Don Clements, 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 Urquhat and all those who are ill and would like to remain anonymous.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE, SICK AND HOUSEBOUND The letter of St James, 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. 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
SACRED HEART CHURCH This year we are having a Christmas Hamper Raffle. Tickets will be on sale at the back of the church from Sunday 17th November 2024. The draw will take place on Sunday 15th Decemer 2024 after Mass. If anyone would kindly like to donate a Raffle prize to enable us to make up the Hampers we would be extremely grateful. There is a list at the back of church. There will also be a box for you to bring your items. Many thanks in advance.
ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS RAFFLE We will be holding our usual Christmas Raffle soon, with tickets on sale from Saturday evening Mass 16th November. Anyone wishing to donate a prize would be most welcome. Thank you.
For your diaries THICKET CARMELITE PRIORY – April 2nd – Mass and a Lenten Reflection given by Fr John Farrell O.P., former provincial of the Order.
Pope Francis has written an encyclical letter on devotion to the Sacred Heart – a copy is available for circulation
Also the latest copy of the CTS Catalogue please consult but do not take it away
We would like to say a massive thank you to everybody that came and supported our sale. Margaret, your paintings are absolutely amazing. So many wonderful works of art. Julia for your lovely baking and to you both and Martin for helping behind the scenes. Also, the donation of stunning cards that are situated near the piety stall along with the beautiful art work, which are still available We raised a grand total of £245.20!! Thank you all so much. Love and God Bless, Nicola and Alisha.
The next Rosary Circle will be after the 10AM Mass on Thursday December 10th The decade will be the First Joyful The Annunciation Please read Luke Chapter 1 vv24-38. Also from the many hymns on this theme please choose two Also bring your favourite illustration of the Annunciation. Everyone will be very welcome – there is no need to have been before Patrick