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First Sunday in Advent
Divine office week 1
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Masses for week
beginning 30th November 2008 |
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Sat |
6.30pm |
Relatives of the sick |
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Sun |
10am |
Parishioners |
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Mon |
9am |
Karen Hartley |
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Tue |
9am |
Sister Annette |
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Wed |
9am |
Felix Gallagher |
St
Francis Xavier |
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Thu |
7pm |
Hugh Colton |
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Fri |
9am |
November List |
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Sat |
10am |
Percy Ridsdale |
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Happy New Liturgical Year! Today, the First
Sunday of Advent is the first day of the new liturgical year of the
Church. Every liturgical year is
devoted to a particular set of Gospel readings for each Sunday and they run
in a three year cycle, corresponding to Matthew, Mark and Luke. Last year was devoted to Matthew, while
this year's readings will be primarily from Mark. Today's reading is
just the beginning of many passages from Mark that you will be hearing
throughout the whole year. It might
be a good spiritual exercise for all of us this Advent to sit down one
evening, turn off the TV and read the
Gospel of Mark all the way through.
It's the shortest of the four Gospels so try to do it in one sitting
so you don't lose any of the flavour of it.
Then, when we come to Mass on Sunday and hear various passages of the
Word of God proclaimed, we'll know where they fit in with the whole scheme of
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Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 10.30am -
11am. Or any time by request.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Weekdays 8am-10pm. Coord for December: Jim.
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Mass |
Eucharistic
Ministers |
Readers |
Prayers |
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Sat |
Maggie Atkinson,
Keira Atkinson, Pat Hudson, Bernadette Broderick |
Joan Leonard,
Stephen Bonner |
Jim White |
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Sun |
Brian Ainscough,
Barbara Arblaster, Helen Mailloux, Sue Brockett |
Jenni Moulson,
Alison Mailloux |
Jonathan
Dolman |
Charismatic Renewal - Praise Group on
Wednesday evenings 7 to 8 pm in the
Adoration Chapel. All welcome. For
further information contact Maureen or Dolores.
Please pray for those who have died recently, especially
Nora Nyhan; also those who are sick, especially James Stamper, Hilda Bolton, Elizabeth Smith, Eileen
Hayward, Lally Jacob, Alan Johnson, Stephen Hannan, Marie O'Brien, Noel Green,
Mabel Bennett, Neville Causey, Irene Dowle, those in the District Hospital and
those whose anniversaries occur about now, especially Percy Ridsdale &
Christine Genner.
Our Christmas Fayre takes place this weekend immediately after the 10.00 am Mass. There are some wonderful Christmas Stalls, fine food, good company, and you might win on the Raffle too! Sean will be handing out Raffle Tickets after Masses - Could you please take a few books to sell to friends, please return any unsold tickets as we can sell these at the Fayre. We look forward to seeing you all there on the day.
CAFOD: See letter of thanks for our
generous response to the Congo Crisis Appeal on the notice board.
Advent
Prayer - on
each Sunday in Advent there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the
church between 4 - 5pm. This quiet hour
of prayer is an opportunity to get away from the mad rush of shopping to spend
quiet time in the Lord's presence. Come
for all or part of the hour. It will
conclude with Evening Prayer of the church.
Harrogate
Male Voice Choir will be singing in our Church on Friday 12th December at 7.30pm. It is always a most enjoyable evening. Refreshments in the hall afterwards and
retiring collection for the SVP. Do
come along.
Advent 2008 - Churches Together Initiative: Each week in Advent there
are four different opportunities for experiencing "Pray as you go" in
a group setting. All are most welcome
to come to any of the gatherings that fit into your schedule: Starbeck Methodist Church: Wednesdays at
9am. St Aelred's Church: Wednesdays at 9.30am. Christ Church: Wednesdays at
10am. St Andrew's in Starbeck: Thursdays at 1pm.
Mothers’
Prayers (1)
Friday 12th December at Hilda Sparks’ home.
Mothers'
Prayers (2)
Day of Prayer and reflection on Fri 5 Dec, 1.30-3.30pm at St Paul's Church,
Alwoodley, Leeds.
Come and See - During the first weekend of Advent our diocese
begins the fourth year of our process for renewal entitled "Come and
See". Year 4 focuses on the theme
of Catechesis and Commitment - Passing on our Faith. Look our for articles about Come and See in the Catholic Post or
visit www.comeandsee.org.uk
Tickets for this year's Parish Variety Evening will be on
sale after Masses from this weekend. Price £6 and £3 concessions. Following
popular demand, this year there will be a bar!
Shoe Box Appeal – Shoe
boxes at the back of church, with Items Lists.
Final week-end! Sunday 6pm
deadline.
SVP
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meeting Tuesday 9th December at 6.30pm in the Parish Room. New members welcome.
Luncheon Club -
Christmas lunch on Friday 12th Dec. Please put your name on the list at the
back of church or ring Marion or Ann.
Nativity Play for Christmas Morning - Would children interested in being in the nativity this year please
remain behind after Mass on Sunday 7th December for casting/rehearsal.
Meet on the stage in the hall during coffee. We will meet after mass for
rehearsals on the 14th and 21st and perform during the 10am mass on Christmas
day. See you there!
Repository - Next years directories and diaries
are now in stock.
Our Lady of the Crag - Mass will be held at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag, Abbey Road, Knaresborough on Saturday 6th December at 12.00noon to celebrate the Immaculate Conception. If the weather is very wet, the Mass is held in St Mary’s Church.
Advent Labyrinth - St Aelred’s Hall, Tues/Wed 2/3 Dec, 10am-6.30pm. It’s been used as a prayer method by people who could not afford to go on pilgrimage since early Christian times. By following the route mapped out and completing the meditations and tasks of each ‘station’ you are guided on an inward journey towards God through stages of letting go and repentance till you reach the ‘sacred space’ in the centre. You are then led back through an outward journey focussing on returning to the world. The labyrinth is suitable for individuals or groups, for people of all ages. It will take at least 15-20 minutes but you can spend as long as you wish. Someone will be on hand at all times to help you get started. Take time out of the busy Christmas rush to remember what the season is truly about.
Helpers needed!! Advent Labyrinth. We are setting up the Advent Labyrinth again this year in the hall. We need volunteers to help in setting up, supplying materials or to be present for one hour to welcome ‘pilgrims’ and explain the process to new-comers. Ring Mary or Bernadette for further details.
This Week's Birthdays
Kanguya Chibangula Adam Sivanandarajah Eleanor Hood Please keep all our
children in your prayers |
Offertory: Total £627. Retiring collection today for Leeds Mission to Peru.
Cards for prisoners - Next weekend cards will be
on sale to send to prisoners around the world. The cards will be stamped and
addressed; details will be available on each of the prisoners concerned.
Diocesan
Directories for the coming
year have arrived and are on sale in the shop at the front of Church.
First V Communion – Sat 6th Dec. 9.30-10.45am Session 5. “Glory to God in the
Highest”. All in the hall.
Advent - Selection of booklets for Advent Reflection in
the Resource Centre – price £1 each.
Could you join the Children’s Liturgy
team? – please contact John (886928), Julie or Rhonda.
Exploring our Faith - If you would like to join
us please do come along. If you know anyone who is considering becoming a
Catholic or wants to know more about the faith please bring them along – 7.45
to 9pm in the Parish Room. Next topic: 4 December: Confession and its
Practice. Contact Deacon David for more info.
Coffee – Tim & Gerri invite you for tea and coffee in the
Hall after 10am Mass.
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Forthcoming Events |
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Christmas
Fayre |
Sunday
30th November |
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Variety
Evening |
Friday
5th and Sat 6th December at 7.30pm |
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Exploring
the Faith |
Thursday
4th December 7.30pm |
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Harrogate
Male Voice Choir Concert |
Friday
12th December at 7.30pm |
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CAFOD
Prayer Service |
Sunday
14th December at 4 - 5pm |
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Carol
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Tuesday
16th December (St Robert's School) |
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Penitential
service |
Wednesday
17th December at 7.30pm |