NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE (from 16th July 2017 )

NEWSLETTER 29th July 2018

28/7/2018

Sat 28th July Syston  6.30 Mass (Peter Webb) Feria
Sun 29th July Sileby   9.00 Mass (People of the Parish) 17th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00     Mass (Sick and housebound)
Mon 30th July Syston  7.00 Padre Pio Group St Peter Chrysologus
Syston  7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 31st July No Service St Ignatius of Loyola
Wed 1st August Barrow 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St Alphonsus Liguori
Thurs 2nd August Sileby   9.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St Eusebius of Vercelli
Fri 3rd August Sileby   9.30 Mass (Sick and housebound) Feria
Sat 4th August Syston  6.30 Mass (Fr Clement – Stanley) St John Mary Vianney
Sun 5th August Sileby   9.00 Mass (People of the Parish) 18th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00     Mass (Recently deceased)

First Blessing: “First blessings” are customarily given by newly ordained priests when first Masses are celebrated, but they may be given up to a full year after ordination. Last Sunday some parishioners took advantage of the possibility of receiving a “First Blessing” from Father David who is happy to give his blessing to any parishioner who wishes to receive it after Mass this Sunday.
Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances: Collection 15th July £90.94; Apostleship of the Sea an additional £4.00. Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Feast of St Gregory: the feast of the patron saint of our parish is on Monday September 3rd. On Sunday 2ndSeptember, Father Anthony will be coming to celebrate Mass with us at 9.00am. It is hoped that this special occasion can be marked by a shared lunch at 1.00pm. There will be more details later. Please mark this date in your diaries.
Gift Aid explained: If you are a taxpayer, when you give money to the Church, tax has already been paid on that money. Because the Church is exempt from tax, we can claim this money back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). For example, for every £10 that you give to the Church, the Church can claim back £2.50 from the Government at absolutely no extra charge to you. This applies to smaller or larger donations. It is totally painless. If you would like to join the Gift Aid scheme, please speak to Paul Carroll or Stephen Giacchino.
St Ignatius of Loyola: Born in 1491 at Loyola in the north of Spain of a courtly family, he became a soldier,
but during convalescence from a wound, was converted to a deep love of Christ and a missionary sense. He studied theology in Paris. With companions, he formed the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), to resist the Protestant Reformation, to reform the Church from within and to educate the young in religion. He died in 1556 in Rome.
St Alphonsus Liguori: Alphonsus was born in 1696 in Naples. A lawyer who became a priest, he founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). He was a fervent preacher and an eminent  moral theologian, who opposed the rigours of Jansenism. He was much in demand as a confessor, seeking to win back the sinful by a gentle and direct appeal to the Gospel. He wrote many works of devotion which became very popular. He was forced to become Bishop of Sant’ Agata de’ Goti, but after thirteen years returned to his congregation. He died in 1787.
St John Mary Vianney: John Vianney was born in 1786 near Lyon in France. Not gifted in his studies, he had great difficulty in being accepted for ordination. He was sent to the parish of Ars, which he transformed by his preaching, his personal mortification, his life of prayer and charity for all, and particularly by his fame as a confessor – people came to him for spiritual help from all over the world. He died in 1859.
Sun 29thJuly
Reader: Eric de Melo
Offertory: Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Ella & Bernie
Sun 5thAugust
Reader: Muriel Barfield
Offertory: The Breed Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Ella & Bernie

NEWSLETTER July 22nd 2018

21/7/2018

Sat 21st July Syston 6.30     Mass (Jimmy & late Jenny’s anniv.) St Lawrence of Brindisi
Sun 22nd July Sileby 9.00     Mass (People of the Parish) 16th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston 11.00 Mass (Dennis Hargreaves – Fr Clement)
Mon 23rd July     Syston 7.00     Padre Pio Group St Bridget of Sweden
Syston 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 24th July     No Service
Wed 25th July     Barrow     7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St James the Apostle
Thurs 26th July Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament St Joachim and St. Anne
Fri 27th July NO SERVICE (PLEASE SEE BELOW)
Sat 28th July Syston 6.30 Mass (Peter Webb) Feria
Sun 29th July     Sileby 9.00 Mass (People of the Parish) 17th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00 Mass (Sick and housebound)

We extend a warm welcome to Father David Jones who will celebrate Mass with us this morning.
Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances: Collection 15th July £106.00; Second Collection Apostleship of the Sea £75.80. Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Friday 27th July: Unfortunately, it will be necessary to cancel the 9.30am Mass on this day. Contractors will be on site to remove asbestos from the garage and the store room and it will be very noisy. The advice is that we do not use the church for Mass on that day.
Feast of St Gregory: the feast of the patron saint of our parish is on Monday September 3rd. On Sunday 2nd September, Father Anthony will be coming to celebrate Mass with us at 9.00am. It is hoped that this special occasion can be marked by a shared lunch at 1.00pm. There will be more details later. Please mark this date in your diaries.
Loughborough Catenians invite you to a free family barbecue at The New Inn, Peggs Green from 12 noon on Saturday, 28th July. This is an opportunity to meet fellow Catholics from across the deanery in a pleasant social setting. For further details contact John Fernandez on (01509) 212127.
Gift Aid explained: If you are a taxpayer, when you give money to the Church, tax has already been paid on that money. Because the Church is exempt from tax, we can claim this money back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). For example, for every £10 that you give to the Church, the Church can claim back £2.50 from the Government at absolutely no extra charge to you. This applies to smaller or larger donations. It is totally painless. If you would like to join the Gift Aid scheme, please speak to Paul Carroll or Stephen Giacchino.
Saints of the week: Perhaps we can remember especially in our prayers this week those parishioners who share their names with the saints whose feast days occur in the next seven days.
St Bridget of Sweden (Patron of Europe): Born in Sweden in 1303, St Bridget married in 1316 and was a member of high Swedish society. She had eight children. She and her husband lived devout lives. After her husband’s death in 1344 she lived with even greater asceticism; she received revelations and appealed to the kings of Europe and the Pope for peace and the restoration of the papacy to Rome. She journeyed to Rome for the Holy Year in 1350, and lived there for the rest of her life in poverty. She asked the Pope to approve the foundation of a religious community (now known as the Bridgetines), but this was not approved until after her death, in 1370
St James the Apostle: James was the brother of John the Apostle, son of Zebedee, the fisherman. He was present at the bringing to life of Jairus’ daughter, and at the Transfiguration. He was beheaded by Herod Agrippa in about 44AD.
Sun 22nd July
Reader: Peter Fryer
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Steven & Roberta
Cleaners: Monica & Joan S
Sun 29th July
Reader: Eric de Melo
Offertory: Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Ella & Bernie

NEWSLETTER July 15th 2018

14/7/2018

Sat 14th July Syston 6.30     Mass (Damaciano & Rosy Pereira)     St. Camillus de Lellis
Sun 15th July     Sileby 9.00     Mass (Sick & Housebound) 15th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00     Mass (Denise James RIP)
Mon 16th July     Syston 7.00     Padre Pio Prayer Group Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Syston 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 17th July     No Service Feria
Wed 18th July     Barrow 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Thurs 19th July Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Fri 20th July Sileby 9.30     Mass (People of the Parish) St. Apollinaris
Sat 21st July Syston 6.30     Mass (Jimmy & late Jenny’s anniv.) St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Sun 22nd July     Sileby 9.00     Mass (People of the Parish) 16th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00     Mass (People of the Parish)

Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances: Collection details later: Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Apostleship of the Sea:The Apostleship of the Sea is a Catholic charity supporting seafarers worldwide. They provide practical and pastoral care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality, belief or race. Their port chaplains and volunteer ship visitors welcome seafarers, offer welfare services and advice, practical help, care and friendship. The Apostleship of the Sea in Great Britain is part of an international network known to the maritime world as Stella Maris, working in 311 ports with 216 port chaplains around the world. 90% of world trade is transported by ship. However, the life of a modern seafarer can be dangerous and lonely. They may spend up to a year at a time away from home, separated from their family and loved ones and often working in harsh conditions. The Apostleship of the Sea relies wholly on voluntary contributions. They are only able to continue their work through the generous donations of their supporters and volunteers. There will be a second collection today for this important charity.
Feast of St Gregory:the feast of the patron saint of our parish is on Monday September 3rd. On Sunday 2nd September, Father Anthony will be coming to celebrate Mass with us at 9.00am. It is hoped that this special occasion can be marked by a shared lunch at 1.00pm. There will be more details later. Please mark this date in your diaries.
Parish Pastoral Council:minutes of the most recent meeting are on the parish website and also at the back of church. Please take a few minutes to read about the deliberations of this group which represents the parish as a whole.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Carmel was the place where the prophet Elijah proclaimed the faith of Israel in the one God, the meeting place of God and his people. During the crusades, Christian hermits established themselves in caves on the mountain. In the thirteenth century, they joined together in a religious community known as the Carmelites. Mount Carmel overlooks the plains of Galilee, not far from Nazareth, and is particularly under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Saint Apollinaris: Apollinaris was the first Bishop of Ravenna in the time of the Emperor Claudius. Frequently exiled, imprisoned and tortured for the faith, he was finally martyred at Classis, a suburb of Ravenna, in the reign of Vespasian.
Sun 15th July
Reader: Paul Carroll
Offertory: Bridget O’Dwyer & Christine McCauley
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Muriel
Cleaners: Monica & Joan S
Sun 22nd July
Reader: Peter Fryer
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Steven & Roberta
Cleaners: Monica & Joan S

NEWSLETTER 7th JULY 2018

7/7/2018

Sat 7th July           Syston    6.30           Mass (Mary Dagri RIP)                   Feria
Sun 8th July          Sileby     9.00           Mass (Carmine Furno – Breed)       14th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
                                 Syston   11.00           Mass (Sick and housebound)

Mon 9th July        Syston    7.00           Padre Pio Prayer Group                  St. Augustine Zhao Rong
                                 Syston    7.30           Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 10th July      No Service                                                                         Feria
Wed 11th July      Barrow 7.30           Service of Word and Sacrament      St. Benedict, Patron of Europe
Thurs 12th July    Sileby     9.30           Service of Word and Sacrament      Feria
Fri 13th July         Sileby     9.30           Mass (People of the Parish)             St. Henry
Sat 14th July         Syston    6.30           Mass (Damaciano & Rosy Pereira) St. Camillus de Lellis
Sun 15th July        Sileby     9.00           Mass (Sick and housebound)            15th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
                                 Syston   11.00           Mass (Denise James RIP)



Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances: Collection 8th July. Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Bishop’s Letter: As Bishop Patrick made clear in his letter read out last weekend, the situation regarding Fr. Clement is going to take time to resolve and while this is the case there should be no judgement made in respect of him. Whilst the Bishop is doing all he can to support Fr. Clement financially, pastorally and spiritually, in the meantime he has decided to appoint Fr. John St. John as Parochial Administrator to provide for the continuing pastoral care of Syston and Sileby until the matter is resolved. Fr. John St. John will take up his ministry from the 17th September and I’m sure you will make him welcome for the time he is with you. Fr Peter.
Apostleship of the Sea: The Apostleship of the Sea is a Catholic charity supporting seafarers worldwide. They provide practical and pastoral care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality, belief or race. Their port chaplains and volunteer ship visitors welcome seafarers, offer welfare services and advice, practical help, care and friendship. The Apostleship of the Sea in Great Britain is part of an international network known to the maritime world as Stella Maris, working in 311 ports with 216 port chaplains around the world. 90% of world trade is transported by ship. However, the life of a modern seafarer can be dangerous and lonely. They may spend up to a year at a time away from home, separated from their family and loved ones and often working in harsh conditions. The Apostleship of the Sea relies wholly on voluntary contributions. They are only able to continue their work through the generous donations of their supporters and volunteers. There will be a second collection next Sunday for this important charity.
St. Benedict: born in Norcia, Umbria, Italy in about 480, Benedict studied in Rome, and then turned his back on the world and lived in solitude in Subiaco. Disciples came to him and he went to Montecassino, where he founded a monastery. He wrote his “Rule” which established the spirituality and way of life of monastic communities ever since. He died in 550 and is one of the co-patrons of Europe.
St. Henry: Born in 973, Henry became Duke of Bavaria on his father’s death in 995 and he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He was married, but had no children. He was ardent for the reform of the Church, took part in synods, founded monasteries, appointed bishops of integrity. With his wife he led a semi-monastic life of prayer and discipline.
Padley Pilgrimage: The annual Hallam and Nottingham Interdiocesan pilgrimage in honour of the Padley martyrs, Blessed Robert Ludlam and Blessed Nicholas Garlick takes place on Sunday 15th July 2018, assembling at Grindleford Station at 3p.m. for the Rosary Procession, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick.
Sun 8th July
Reader: John Dudley
Offertory: Paul Carroll & Rosemary McKee
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Lisa & Jo
Cleaners: Jo & Daisy
Sun 15th July
Reader: Paul Carroll
Offertory: Bridget O’Dwyer & Christine McCauley
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Muriel
Cleaners: Monica & Joan S

NEWSLETTER 24th June 2018

23/6/2018

Sat 23rd June Syston 6.30     Mass (Private Intention) St. Etheldreda
Sun 24th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Robert Walker RIP) NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Syston 11.00     Mass (Thanksgiving – end of exams)
Mon 25th June Syston 7.00 Padre Pio Prayer Group Feria
Syston 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 26th June Service Feria
Wed 27th June Barrow 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St. Cyril of Alexandria
Thurs 28th June Sileby 7.30 Mass (People of the Parish) Vigil of Sts. Peter & Paul
Fri 29th June Syston 7.30 Mass (People of the Parish) Sts. Peter & Paul (Holyday)
Sat 30th June Syston 6.30 Mass (Brendan Forkin RIP)   First Martyrs of the Roman Church
Sun 1st July Sileby 9.00 Mass (Carmine Furno RIP – Friends) 13th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston 11.00     Mass (Fr. Clement – Bock)

Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances: Collection 10thJune: £93.99. 17thJune: £133.70. “Day for Life”: £46.00 Many thanks. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
The Feast of Saints Peter & Paul: a Holyday of Obligation, this feast occurs on Friday. Please note the times of Masses: Thursday evening Vigil Mass here in Sileby at 7.30pm. and Friday evening in Syston at 7.30pm. There will be no Mass here in Sileby on Friday morning.
Second Collection: Next Sunday there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. This is the name given to the financial support offered by the faithful to the Holy Father as a sign of their sharing in the concern of the Successor of Peter for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need.
Parish Pastoral Council:the PPC met on Thursday. Minutes of the meeting will be posted soon at the back of church and on the parish website by Wednesday.
Sponsor a Mass Book: please give some thought to the possibility of sponsoring a Mass Book or a set of Mass Books at £2 per book in memory of someone dear to you or requesting prayers for a special intention. Please see Kathryn Timmons who will advise on the wording to be used and arrange for inserts in the books you sponsor.
‘Come and See’ - 7th July. Day of Discernment. A day for Altar Servers aged 11+. Please see the poster in the School Room or at the back of Church. Further details may be found in the last two months’ Ad Clerums(April and May). If you have any questions or queries about the day please make contact directly with Fr Paul Newman: office@ourladyandstedward.org or telephone him on: 07941326387
Padley Pilgrimage: The annual Hallam and Nottingham Interdiocesan pilgrimage in honour of the Padley martyrs, Blessed Robert Ludlam and Blessed Nicholas Garlick takes place on Sunday 15th July 2018, assembling at Grindleford Station at 3p.m. for the Rosary Procession, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick. Please see Peter for further details.
Saints of the week: to find out more about the saints whose feasts occur during the week, please use the links on the version of this newsletter which is on the parish website (address at the bottom of this sheet).
Mass intentions: please pass any Mass Intention details to Peter Fryer so that these can be communicated to the relevant priest.
Good News for the East Midlands: An account of the background to, and the story of, the Diocese of Nottingham, written by Canon Anthony Dolan. There are some copies at the back of church.
Sun 24th June
Reader: Rosemary McKee
Offertory: The Giacchino Family
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Stefania
Cleaners: Cathy & Marlene
Sun 1st July
Reader: Sheila Breed
Offertory: Brian & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Monica & Marlene
Cleaners: Peter & Jo

NEWSLETTER 17th June 2018

16/6/2018

Sat 16th June Syston 6.30 Mass (People of the Parish) St. Richard of Chichester
Sun 17th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Ronald Sleath RIP - Friends) 11th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston 11.00     Mass (D’Silva family - Monteira)
Mon 18th June Syston 7.00 Padre Pio Prayer Group Feria
Syston 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 19th June No Service Feria
Wed 20th June Barrow     7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St. Alban
Thurs 21st June     Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Fri 22nd June Sileby 9.30     Mass (Sick and housebound) Sts. John Fisher & Thomas More
Sat 23rd June Syston 6.30     Mass (Private Intention) St. Etheldreda
Sun 24th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Robert Walker RIP) NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Syston 11.00     Mass (Thanksgiving – end of exams)

Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle,  Assunta Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Friends of St. Gregory: the next meeting will be on Tuesday 19th June at 2.00pm (and not Wednesday).
Parish Pastoral Council:the next meeting is scheduled for this coming Thursday 21stJune at 7.30pm. If you have any matters you wish to be discussed, please mention them to one of the members of the council.
Sponsor a Mass Book: please give some thought to the possibility of sponsoring a Mass Book or a set of Mass Books at £2 per book in memory of someone dear to you or requesting prayers for a special intention. Please see Kathryn Timmons who will advise on the wording to be used and arrange for inserts in the books you sponsor. ‘Come and See’ - 7th July. Day of Discernment. A day for Altar Servers aged 11+. Please see the poster in the School Room or at the back of Church. Further details may be found in the last two months’ Ad Clerums(April and May). If you have any questions or queries about the day please make contact directly with Fr Paul Newman: office@ourladyandstedward.org or telephone him on: 07941326387
Lead Lay Chaplain: The Directors of the St Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Lead Lay Chaplain. For further details of the post please contact Louise Wilson, CEO Designate via email to louise.wilson@cmat-lincs.co.ukor visit: http://dioceseofnottingham.uk/education/recruitment/leadership-recruitment-guidanceClosing date 2 July 2018
Padley Pilgrimage: The annual Hallam and Nottingham Interdiocesan pilgrimage in honour of the Padley martyrs, Blessed Robert Ludlam and Blessed Nicholas Garlick takes place on Sunday 15th July 2018, assembling at Grindleford Station at 3p.m. for the Rosary Procession, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick. Please see Peter for further details.
Saints of the week: to find out more about the saints whose feasts occur during the week, please use the links on the version of this newsletter which is on the parish website (address at the bottom of this sheet).
Day for Life: this is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. Today (17thJune) there will be a second collection,the proceeds of which assist the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and other life-related activities supported by the Church. For more details, please see: www.dayforlife.org
Parish Retreat: This took place on Saturday 9thJune at the Rosminian Centre. Please feed any ideas or views about the retreat to Peter, including whether you think that this should be an annual event.
Good News for the East Midlands: An account of the background to, and the story of, the Diocese of Nottingham, written by Canon Anthony Dolan. There are some copies at the back of church.
Sun 17th June
Reader: Kathryn Timmons
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Cathy & Marlene
Sun 24thJune
Reader: Rosemary McKee
Offertory: The Giacchino Family
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Stefania
Cleaners: Cathy & Marlene

NEWSLETTER 10th June 2018

9/6/2018

Sat 9th June Syston 6.30     Mass (Mannion Family RIP) Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sun 10th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Peter Newby RIP - Friends)   10th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston   11.00     Mass (Pereira family - Monteira)
Mon 11th June Syston 7.00     Padre Pio Prayer Group St. Barnabas
Syston 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 12th June No Service     Feria
Wed 13th June Barrow     7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament St. Anthony of Padua
Thurs 14th June Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Fri 15th June Sileby 9.30     Mass (People of the Parish) Feria
Sat 16th June Syston 6.30     Mass (People of the Parish) St. Richard of Chichester
Sun 17th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Ronald Sleath RIP - Friends) 11th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Syston 11.00     Mass (D’Silva family - Monteira)
Sick list: Please remember in your prayers the following members of our parish: Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Assunta Furno, Carmine Furno, Bernard Moyers, Elaine Moyers, Irene Pallot, Mary Powell, Eva Shirreffs.
Finances:Collection 2ndJune: £111.52 Smarties: £12.60(27/5/18)  Repository £50.00 Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
‘Come and See’ - 7th July. Day of Discernment. A day for Altar Servers aged 11+. Please see the poster in the School Room or at the back of Church. Further details may be found in the last two months’ Ad Clerums(April and May). If you have any questions or queries about the day please make contact directly with Fr Paul Newman: office@ourladyandstedward.org or telephone him on: 07941326387
Leicestershire Active Catholic Youth(LACY) will be having their next Working Group meeting at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, Leicestershiore, LE18 4PG. on Wednesday 13th June at 7.30 p.m. and will be finished by 9.00 p.m. Light refreshments of tea/coffee etc., will be available. We warmly invite all older teenagers, young adults and those people of any age who would be interested in helping prepare occasional spiritual and fun-filled occasions for our young people of comprehensive school age and upwards, to come along and be a part of our working team, or just come along to see what we are about! Help us to plan forthcoming special occasions for our young people where they will have the opportunity to share their faith with their friends! See us on Facebook - request to become a member! We look forward to seeing you all. More information from paulinepayne@hotmail.com.
Parish Pastoral Council:the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 21st June. If you have any matters you wish to be discussed, please mention them to one of the members of the council.
Quiz night for Namibia: Young parishioner, Daisy Whiteman, is organising a Quiz Night to raise funds for her school charity trip to Namibia. This will be held this  Saturday 16th June from 6.00pm to 10.00pm in the Social Centre. Cost: £5 per adult and £2 for children. Bring your own drinks. Food is provided. There will be a quiz and a raffle and all proceeds will go to her Namibia fund raising. If you have any queries, would like to buy a ticket (or make a donation), please contact Jo Whiteman on 07740431120 or speak to either Daisy or Jo at church.
Saints of the week: to find out more about the saints whose feasts occur during the week, please use the links on the version of this newsletter which is on the parish website (address at the bottom of this sheet).
Day for Life: this is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. Next Sunday (17thJune) there will be a second collection,the proceeds of which assist the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and other life-related activities supported by the Church. For more details, please see: www.dayforlife.org
Sun 10th June
Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: The Jinks Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Sheila, Veronica & David
Sun 17th June
Reader: Kathryn Timmons
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Cathy & Marlene

NEWSLETTER 3rd June 2018

2/6/2018

Sat 2nd June Syston 6.30     Mass (Father Clement – Josefina) Vigil of Corpus Christi
Sun 3rd June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Alexander Kinnear RIP) CORPUS CHRISTI
Syston 11.00     Mass (First Holy Communion children)
Mon 4th June Syston 6.50     Adoration
Syston 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Tues 5th June No Service
Wed 6th June Barrow 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament St. Norbert
Thurs 7th June Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Fri 8th June Sileby 9.30     Mass (People of the Parish) Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sileby 11.00     Funeral Service for Ronald Sleath
Sat 9th June Syston 6.30     Mass (Mannion Family RIP) Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sun 10th June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Peter Newby RIP - Friends)
Syston 11.00     Mass (Pereira family - Monteira) 10th Sunday of the Year
First Communion: Today, Oliver is making his first Holy Communion at the 11.00 Mass in Syston. However, he wishes to be part of our parish Mass this morning and so he will be involved in the Welcome, the Readings and the Offertory Procession with his mother and sister.We should remember him in our prayers.
Eucharistic Ministers: at Mass today, the feast of Corpus Christi, the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will renew their commitment in a short ceremony.
Ronald Sleath RIP: A member of this parish since the early 60s, Ron passed away in Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 19thMay. His funeral will be on Friday 8th June at 11am at St. Gregory’s – this will be a funeral service followed by Loughborough Crematorium at 12.30pm. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for his wife, Pauline.
Finances:Collection 27th May: £91.70. Smarties: £12.40 (20/5/18) Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Sponsor a Mass Book: The new set of Mass books began last Sunday. Please give some thought to the possibility of sponsoring a Mass Book or a set of Mass Books at £2 per book in memory of someone dear to you or requesting prayers for a special intention. Please see Kathryn Timmons who will advise on the wording to be used and arrange for inserts in the books you sponsor.
Good News for the East Midlands: An account of the background to, and the story of, the Diocese of Nottingham, written by Canon Anthony Dolan. Details are on the flyer at the back of Church. If interested in obtaining a copy, please speak to Paul Carroll. If you would like to “look before you buy”, Kathryn Timmons has kindly offered to lend her copy.
Parish Retreat: This will take place next Saturday 9th June at the Rosminian Centre (10.00 – 3.00). Details are posted at the back of church. Please sign up if you would like to attend. Transport available to those who need it.
Parish Pastoral Council:the next meeting of the PPC is scheduled for Thursday 21stJune. If you have any matters you wish to be discussed, please mention them to one of the members of the council: Emma Bowley, Terry Breed, Veronica Brown, Bron Coleman, Paul Carroll, Marlene Corrall, Peter Fryer, Cath Jackson, Amy Jarkulisz, Rebecca Jinks, Pam Looi and Kathryn Timmons.
Quiz night for Namibia: Young parishioner, Daisy Whiteman, is organising a Quiz Night to raise funds for her school charity trip to Namibia. This will be held on Saturday 16th June from 6.00pm to 10.00pm in the Social Centre. The cost will be £5 per adult and £2 for children. Bring your own drinks. Food is provided. There will be a quiz and a raffle and all proceeds will go to her Namibia fund raising. If you have any queries, would like to buy a ticket (or make a donation), please contact Jo Whiteman on 07740431120 or speak to either Daisy or Jo at church.
Sun 3rd June
Reader: Emma Bowley & Oliver
Offertory: Oliver & family
Children’s Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Sheila, Veronica & David
Sun 10th June
Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: The Jinks Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Sheila, Veronica & David

NEWSLETTER 27th May 2018

25/5/2018

Sat 26th May Syston 6.30 Mass (People of the Parish) Trinity Sunday
Sun 27th May Sileby 9.00 Mass (David Heald RIP) TRINITY SUNDAY
Syston 11.00 Mass (Deceased of Monteiro family)
Mon 28th May Syston 9.30 Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Tues 29th May No Service
Wed 30th May Barrow 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Feria
Thurs 31st May No Service Visitation of the BVM
Fri 1st June Sileby 9.30     Service of Word and Sacrament St. Justin
Sat 2nd June Syston 6.30     Mass (Sick and housebound) Vigil of Corpus Christi
Sun 3rd June Sileby 9.00     Mass (Alexander Kinnear RIP) CORPUS CHRISTI
Syston 11.00     Mass (First Holy Communion children)

Pentecost Sunday Bidding Prayers: Sincere thanks to all those who helped in the Bidding Prayers last Sunday. It was a moving and a memorable occasion.
Ronald Sleath RIP: A member of this parish since the early 60s, Ron passed away in Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 19th May. Our thoughts and prayers go to his wife, Pauline.
Peter Newby RIP: The funeral service for Peter will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Thursday 31st May at 9.30.
This Friday there will be no Massas Fr. Peter has to attend a safeguarding meeting in Nottingham at 10.00. There will be a service of Word and Sacrament instead.
Finances:Collection 20th May: £122.51. Many thanks. (Cheques made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Sponsor a Mass Book: The new set of Mass books begins today. Please give some thought to the possibility of sponsoring a Mass Book or a set of Mass Books at £2 per book in memory of someone dear to you or requesting prayers for a special intention. Please see Kathryn Timmons who will advise on the wording to be used and arrange for inserts in the books you sponsor.
Parish Retreat: This will take place on Saturday 9thJune at the Rosminian Centre (10.00 – 3.00). Details are posted at the back of church. Please sign up if you would like to attend. Transport available to those who need it.
Forty Hours Adoration: Our Deanery will be celebrating Forty Hours Adoration from Tuesday 29th May - Friday 1st June, leading up to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration for ten continuous hours in four different churches, from 10am until 8pm, closing with Benediction. This will take place at The Rosmini Centre, Ratcliffe on Tuesday 29th May; Our Lady of Lourdes, Ashby, on Wednesday 30th May; St. Winefride’s, Shepshed, on Thursday 31stMay and St. Mary’s, Loughborough, on Friday 1st June. Do please make every endeavour to spend at least some time in one or more of the Churches before Our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament, especially in this year when the Church as a whole comes together for its National Congress on the Eucharist  - ‘Adoremus’.
Eucharistic Ministers:at Mass next Sunday, the feast of Corpus Christi, the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will renew their commitment in a short ceremony. Please remember to bring your own scapulars.
A message from Father Clement:Thank you very much for all your continued prayers and support. I am deeply touched and amazed especially as the three Masses offered last weekend were dedicated for my intentions. I will also remember you and pray for your intentions as I celebrate the holy Mass every day. I am so grateful for this unity and love we share in Christ.
Staff Vacancies – Sisters of St Joseph of Peace
The Sisters are looking for new dedicated staff members to work for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in the United Kingdom, who are soon to relocate to Nottingham from Rearsby. Attractive salaries and working hours. The closing deadline for both positions is 6:00pm on Friday 15 June 2018. The new position of Business Managerwill oversee all financial activities, personnel management, and coordination of maintenance needs of properties owned and rented by the Sisters. The new Health & Wellbeing Coordinator will promote the holistic care, health and wellbeing of sisters. For further details of these positions contact Margaret Healy 01664 424 251 or email csjphumanresources@gmail.com

Sun 27th May
Reader: Shirley Ratcliffe
Offertory: The Youth Group
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Steven & Roberta
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

Sun 3rd June
Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: Monica Hearn & Marlene Corrall
Children’s Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Sheila, Veronica & David

NEWSLETTER 20th May 2018

18/5/2018

Sat 19th May Syston 6.30 Mass (Fr Clement – Allsop) Vigil of Pentecost
Sun 20th May     Sileby 9.00 Mass (Fr Clement - Friends) PENTECOST SUNDAY
Syston     11.00     Mass (Fr Clement – Murphy)
Mon 21st May     Syston 7.00     Padre Pio Prayer Group St. Christopher Magallenes
Syston 7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 22nd May No Service
Wed 23rd May     Barrow     7.30     Service of Word and Sacrament Easter Feria
Thurs 24th May Sileby 9.30 Service of Word and Sacrament Easter Feria
Fri 25th May Sileby 9.30 Mass (Fr Clement) St. Bede the Venerable
Sat 26th May Syston 6.30 Mass (People of the Parish) Trinity Sunday
Sun 27th May Sileby 9.00 Mass (David Heald RIP) TRINITY SUNDAY
Syston   11.00 Mass (Deceased of Monteiro family)

Bidding Prayers: During Mass today, we will have bidding prayers in a variety of languages to remind us that the disciples were empowered to speak in many languages to bring the Good News to all people in the world. After Mass, to celebrate the Church's birthday we will be sharing some food from around the world - please do come to the hall to enjoy some new flavours and good company.
Finances:Collection 13thMay: £170.10; Second Collection for Catholic Communications Network £48.90; Smarties (6/5/18) £12.00. Many thanks. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Sponsor a Mass Book: The new set of Mass books begins next Sunday. Please give some thought to the possibility of sponsoring a Mass Book or a set of Mass Books at £2 per book in memory of someone dear to you or requesting prayers for a special intention. Please see Kathryn Timmons who will advise on the wording to be used and arrange for inserts in the books you sponsor.
Parish Retreat: This will take place on Saturday 9thJune at the Rosminian Centre (10.00 – 3.00). Details are posted at the back of church. Please sign up if you would like to attend. Transport available to those who need it.
Forty Hours Adoration: Our Deanery will be celebrating Forty Hours Adoration from Tuesday 29th May - Friday 1st June, leading up to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration for ten continuous hours in four different churches, from 10a.m. until 8p.m., closing with Benediction. This will take place at The Rosmini Centre, Ratcliffe on Tuesday 29th May; Our Lady of Lourdes, Ashby, on Wednesday 30th May; St. Winefride’s, Shepshed, on Thursday 31st May and St. Mary’s, Loughborough, on Friday 1st June. Do please make every endeavour to spend at least some time in one or more of the Churches before Our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament, especially in this year when the Church as a whole comes together for its National Congress on the Eucharist — ‘Adoremus’.
Good News for the East Midlands: An account of the background to, and the story of, the Diocese of Nottingham, written by Canon Anthony Dolan. Details are on the flyer at the back of Church. If interested in obtaining a copy, please speak to Paul Carroll.
Vacancy: St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust(Derby/Derbyshire) is seeking to appoint a Lead Lay Chaplain. Further details are available from: http://dioceseofnottingham.uk/education/recruitment/leadership-recruitment-guidance. Closing date 4 June 2018.
Weekend of silent prayer and reflection, Rosmini House; Led by the Carmelites there will be a weekend of silent prayer and reflection for Corpus Christi from Friday 1st June - Sunday 3rd June at the Rosmini Centre, Ratcliffe. For further information and booking details, please see the poster at the back of Church.
Quiz night for Namibia: Young parishioner, Daisy Whiteman, is organising a Quiz Night to raise funds for her school charity trip to Namibia. This will be held on Saturday 16th June from 6.00pm to 10.00pm in the Social Centre. The cost will be £5 per adult and £2 for children. Bring your own drinks. Food is provided. There will be a quiz and a raffle and all proceeds will go to her Namibia fund raising. If you have any queries or would like to buy a ticket, please contact Jo Whiteman on 07740431120 or speak to either Daisy or Jo at church.
Sun 20thMay
Reader: Sheila Breed
Offertory: The Wiggins Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Muriel
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica
Sun 27thMay
Reader: Shirley Ratcliffe
Offertory: The Youth Group
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Steven & Roberta
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

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