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  

 

CAMINO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELLA – SPONSORED WALK FOR THE LITTLE SISTERS Sheena Lodge, mother of Fr Simon Lodge, is walking the last leg of the ancient Camino Santiago de Compostella in September and is seeking sponsorship. All proceeds will go directly to the Little Sisters of the Poor to aid in their redevelopment plans. A letter from Sheena, which gives some background to this event, is available at the back of the church. You can donate online via this link:  Little Sisters of the Poor

If you are unable to donate via the link, you are welcome to hand any donations to Father Nigel and he will ensure that they get to Sheena, and the Little Sisters. Thank you in anticipation.  

 

STARTING SCHOOL APPLICATIONS: ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY It is now time for parents of children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 to make applications for Reception in September 2025. Applications can be made via the below link: https://emsonline.eastriding.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en The closing date for primary and junior applications is 15 January 2025. Once this date has passed, please contact the School Admissions team schooladmissions@eastriding.gov.uk Kind Regards, Miss Rooke 

SEPTEMBER 14 BINGO FUNDRAISER The next BINGO fundraiser for the Sacred Heart Church is on Saturday September 14 @Eastrington Village Hall, eyes down @ 7.30pm. Although we have enough BINGO prizes for this event, we would welcome any cash donations to help us make the prizes bigger and more complete. Thank you for your continued generous donations. Please do come along with friends and family. The next stages of Church building restoration will include floor renovation and whole church decoration, and this fundraiser will help to finance this major project. Please see Barbara or Sam for more information.

 

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Goole currently has a vacancy for one Foundation governor. Governors play a vital role in education and it is very rewarding. By volunteering as a governor for a school you can make a difference by shaping the future of children and young people. Many of you have talents that you are unaware of as yet, and being a governor brings these talents into focus. If this is something you might consider doing please do chat to Barbara or Melonie after Mass in Howden or Mary, Julia or Kevin in Goole.

 

40 Days for Life – prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil outside the MSI abortion facility, Leeds, 25 September to 3 November, 7am to 7pm. The last sign of hope and first sign of mercy to those attending MSI Leeds. Over 24,000 lives saved by campaigns worldwide since 2007. (Please take a flyer from the back of the church).
To get involved as a prayer partner or as a vigil volunteer, come to our Information Evening at Holborn Church, 62 Holborn Approach, Leeds LS6 2PD on Wednesday the 18th of September, 7-8pm
or contact Chris Redding 07815681343 email 40daysforlifeleeds@gmail.com Further information at www.40daysforlife.com/Leeds

Could you help CAFOD in our local schools? Wanted! Volunteers to inspire children and young people to learn about the world and how we can love our global neighbour. By running inspiring assemblies and engaging workshops, you will tap into their natural compassion and sense of fairness, and they will be excited about making a difference. It would only require a few hours of your time each term and you would be assisting your local community to work together for the Common Good. No experience is necessary, and full training, support and resources will be given. For more information, please contact Sharon Matthews, smatthews@cafod.org.uk , 07748 514641  

 

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, Leeds Open Days Saturday 12th October – 9.30am-1pm Saturday 23rd November - 9.30am-1pm This autumn, Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds, is holding its annual Open Days. We are keen to encourage the parents of all Catholic children in Years 10 or 11 to attend one of these events if they wish. Further information about this is available on our website, including a registration form. https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/