Fr John Nwadike CM Address
Parish Priest: Fr John Nwadike CM Address: The Presbytery, Babworth Road, Retford. DN22 7BP Telephone: 01777 703373 Office email: [email protected] Fr John’s email: [email protected] Support our fundraising efforts through easyfundraising www.easyfundraising.org.uk/stjosephsretford
Date/ Feast Days
Time
Intentions
Feast of Christ the King (C) Saturday 19th November
5.15 pm Confessions 6.00 pm Peter Harvey
Sunday 20th November
9.30 am Clare Maria Thomas 2.00 pm Mass at Ranby Prison
The Presentation of the BVM Monday 21st November
No Mass
St Cecilia Tuesday 22nd November
No Mass
The Dedication of the Cathedral Wednesday 23rd November
9.30 am
November Dead List
9.30 am
Mass in School - November Dead List
Ss Andrew Dung-Lac and Co Martyrs Thursday 24th November St Catherine of Alexandria Friday 25th November
9.30 am Blessing of Christmas Crib in School 11.45 am Rosary 12.15 pm November Dead List
First Sunday of Advent (A) Saturday 26th November
5.15 pm Confessions 6.00 pm Ellen & James Harvey
Sunday
27th
November
9.30 am People of the Parish 2.00 pm Mass at Ranby Prison
Next Weekend 26th /27th Nov
Greeters
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday
Joseph Jose
Alan Meacher Liz Meacher
Shirly Jose
Sunday
Geraldine Matthews
Tricia Clarke Charlotte Ducksbury
Cyril Lindley
T
his weekend we celebrate the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also the Feast of Christ the King and marks the end of the Church’s Liturgical Year and the Jubilee Year of Mercy. National Youth Sunday is traditionally celebrated on the Feast of Christ the King and it is a chance for all of us to acknowledge the role of young people in our Church. There will be a second collection for Catholic Youth Services. On Sunday the young people of our parish will be actively involved in the liturgy and there will be refreshments in the parish hall after Mass to which everyone is welcome! Please note there is no Children’s Liturgy this Sunday.
T G A H O
he SVP Christmas Cards and Raffle Tickets Sale. Take a look at the back of church. All proceeds from the sale will help fund the work of the SVP. audete Sunday celebration (Mass, Buffet, entertainment) for senior parishioners at 2.00 pm on 11th December.
dvent Reading Material: Bible Alive @ £2.50and My Day by Day @ £1. These are available in the basket on the sanctuary. allam Diocese Year book and Ordo are available for purchase at the back of church priced at £3.65 per copy.
n Thursday 24th November 9.30 am Mass will be in school all parishioners are welcome to attend. Friday 25th November Fr John will be in school in the morning to bless the crib.
T
he parish has purchased some red cassocks for the older altar servers so that they could wear them during the Christmas Season. Altogether they cost £252. Should anyone wish to help the parish defray some of the cost please see Fr John. Any contribution be it big or small will be very much appreciated.
T
he Inner Wheel Club Of Retford, under Joce McGarvey, is holding a "Bling and Buy Sale" in St Joseph's Church Hall from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday 3 rd December. This is to raise funds for mothers and babies in poverty at home and abroad. They have invited the altar servers to join them in creating a cake stall. The funds raised by the cake stall will go to SVP towards the cost of the Gaudete Sunday event.
N
ovember Dead List. It is still not too late to have your loved ones added to the list (displayed at Our Lady’s Altar) and have Mass celebrated for them. The November Dead List envelopes can be obtained at the back of church and handed in to Fr. The list will be updated weekly throughout November.
P
lease pray for The sick and housebound members of our parish. All those whose anniversaries fall this week: Frank Webster, Michelina Iannantuoni, Bernice Johnson, Alan Williams, Liberto Lembo. Pope Francis’ Mission Intention for November: that priests and lay people may work together in parishes at the service of the community without giving way to discouragement. Those preparing to be received into full communion with the Church on the First Sunday of Advent. All the souls in purgatory. The seven candidates for Confirmation and their families.
P
arish Memorial Book. If you would like the name of a deceased loved one to be entered into the Memorial Book at the back of Church, please pick up a form and fill in the relevant details clearly. Forms may be obtained inside the cabinet where the book is displayed (just lift the cover). There is no charge for an entry but the parish would welcome any donation should you wish to make one!
F
ree - Christmas Day Dinner. This year a free Christmas Day Dinner will be provided at the Methodist Church Hall, Grove Street and is a joint venture by our SVP, led by Clare Kenrick and the Methodists, fully funded by donations from local charities. It is specifically for those who will be alone on Christmas Day or might find it difficult to finance or provide their own festive meal. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer, then please pick up an application form from the back of church (return completed forms to church) or let Clare or a member of the SVP know before Saturday 3rd December. There are limited places and this invitation is being repeated at other churches so please apply as soon as possible. St Joseph’s Bassetlaw Food Bank Volunteers Date
Thursday
Date
Friday
24/11
Jim Anderson Eileen Hannah
25/11
Diane Murphy Kevin Murphy
1/12
Linda Garfoot Maria Wheeler
2/12
Liz Meacher Vi Crossland
8/12
Cath Croft
9/12
Fay Legard Sally Hill
15/12
Joce McGarvey Eddie McGarvey
16/12
Clare Kenrick Kay Hopkins
s
econd collection for Parish Building Fund next weekend th (26 /27th November). Weekend (12th/13th Nov) Attendance: 133 (Sun) Collection: £315.84 (£27 Gift Aid) Sick & Retired Clergy: £91.97
Prayer for our Youth Loving God, You sent your Son Jesus into this world to be an example to us all. From a young age He followed Your will. He preached, healed and led people to You. He suffered, He died and He rose. We pray for the young people of our parish and diocese. Give them knowledge, courage and a willing heart to be the disciples of today. To learn God’s will, to share God’s message and to be God’s people. To know, to love and to serve with youthful zeal. Bless them with happiness, friendship, love, laughter, peace, hope, faith, achievement and direction. We dedicate and entrust their lives to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We pray that through her intercession they may find themselves, find God and find their place in the life and mission of our Church. Amen.
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Pray for them! Eternal Rest Prayer Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Date/ Feast Days
Time
Intentions
Feast of Christ the King (C) Saturday 19th November
5.15 pm Confessions 6.00 pm Peter Harvey
Sunday 20th November
9.30 am Clare Maria Thomas 2.00 pm Mass at Ranby Prison
The Presentation of the BVM Monday 21st November
No Mass
St Cecilia Tuesday 22nd November
No Mass
The Dedication of the Cathedral Wednesday 23rd November
9.30 am
November Dead List
9.30 am
Mass in School - November Dead List
Ss Andrew Dung-Lac and Co Martyrs Thursday 24th November St Catherine of Alexandria Friday 25th November
9.30 am Blessing of Christmas Crib in School 11.45 am Rosary 12.15 pm November Dead List
First Sunday of Advent (A) Saturday 26th November
5.15 pm Confessions 6.00 pm Ellen & James Harvey
Sunday
27th
November
9.30 am People of the Parish 2.00 pm Mass at Ranby Prison
Next Weekend 26th /27th Nov
Greeters
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday
Joseph Jose
Alan Meacher Liz Meacher
Shirly Jose
Sunday
Geraldine Matthews
Tricia Clarke Charlotte Ducksbury
Cyril Lindley
T
his weekend we celebrate the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also the Feast of Christ the King and marks the end of the Church’s Liturgical Year and the Jubilee Year of Mercy. National Youth Sunday is traditionally celebrated on the Feast of Christ the King and it is a chance for all of us to acknowledge the role of young people in our Church. There will be a second collection for Catholic Youth Services. On Sunday the young people of our parish will be actively involved in the liturgy and there will be refreshments in the parish hall after Mass to which everyone is welcome! Please note there is no Children’s Liturgy this Sunday.
T G A H O
he SVP Christmas Cards and Raffle Tickets Sale. Take a look at the back of church. All proceeds from the sale will help fund the work of the SVP. audete Sunday celebration (Mass, Buffet, entertainment) for senior parishioners at 2.00 pm on 11th December.
dvent Reading Material: Bible Alive @ £2.50and My Day by Day @ £1. These are available in the basket on the sanctuary. allam Diocese Year book and Ordo are available for purchase at the back of church priced at £3.65 per copy.
n Thursday 24th November 9.30 am Mass will be in school all parishioners are welcome to attend. Friday 25th November Fr John will be in school in the morning to bless the crib.
T
he parish has purchased some red cassocks for the older altar servers so that they could wear them during the Christmas Season. Altogether they cost £252. Should anyone wish to help the parish defray some of the cost please see Fr John. Any contribution be it big or small will be very much appreciated.
T
he Inner Wheel Club Of Retford, under Joce McGarvey, is holding a "Bling and Buy Sale" in St Joseph's Church Hall from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday 3 rd December. This is to raise funds for mothers and babies in poverty at home and abroad. They have invited the altar servers to join them in creating a cake stall. The funds raised by the cake stall will go to SVP towards the cost of the Gaudete Sunday event.
N
ovember Dead List. It is still not too late to have your loved ones added to the list (displayed at Our Lady’s Altar) and have Mass celebrated for them. The November Dead List envelopes can be obtained at the back of church and handed in to Fr. The list will be updated weekly throughout November.
P
lease pray for The sick and housebound members of our parish. All those whose anniversaries fall this week: Frank Webster, Michelina Iannantuoni, Bernice Johnson, Alan Williams, Liberto Lembo. Pope Francis’ Mission Intention for November: that priests and lay people may work together in parishes at the service of the community without giving way to discouragement. Those preparing to be received into full communion with the Church on the First Sunday of Advent. All the souls in purgatory. The seven candidates for Confirmation and their families.
P
arish Memorial Book. If you would like the name of a deceased loved one to be entered into the Memorial Book at the back of Church, please pick up a form and fill in the relevant details clearly. Forms may be obtained inside the cabinet where the book is displayed (just lift the cover). There is no charge for an entry but the parish would welcome any donation should you wish to make one!
F
ree - Christmas Day Dinner. This year a free Christmas Day Dinner will be provided at the Methodist Church Hall, Grove Street and is a joint venture by our SVP, led by Clare Kenrick and the Methodists, fully funded by donations from local charities. It is specifically for those who will be alone on Christmas Day or might find it difficult to finance or provide their own festive meal. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this offer, then please pick up an application form from the back of church (return completed forms to church) or let Clare or a member of the SVP know before Saturday 3rd December. There are limited places and this invitation is being repeated at other churches so please apply as soon as possible. St Joseph’s Bassetlaw Food Bank Volunteers Date
Thursday
Date
Friday
24/11
Jim Anderson Eileen Hannah
25/11
Diane Murphy Kevin Murphy
1/12
Linda Garfoot Maria Wheeler
2/12
Liz Meacher Vi Crossland
8/12
Cath Croft
9/12
Fay Legard Sally Hill
15/12
Joce McGarvey Eddie McGarvey
16/12
Clare Kenrick Kay Hopkins
s
econd collection for Parish Building Fund next weekend th (26 /27th November). Weekend (12th/13th Nov) Attendance: 133 (Sun) Collection: £315.84 (£27 Gift Aid) Sick & Retired Clergy: £91.97
Prayer for our Youth Loving God, You sent your Son Jesus into this world to be an example to us all. From a young age He followed Your will. He preached, healed and led people to You. He suffered, He died and He rose. We pray for the young people of our parish and diocese. Give them knowledge, courage and a willing heart to be the disciples of today. To learn God’s will, to share God’s message and to be God’s people. To know, to love and to serve with youthful zeal. Bless them with happiness, friendship, love, laughter, peace, hope, faith, achievement and direction. We dedicate and entrust their lives to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We pray that through her intercession they may find themselves, find God and find their place in the life and mission of our Church. Amen.
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Pray for them! Eternal Rest Prayer Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
