NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE (from 16th July 2017 )

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

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NEWSLETTER 20th May 2018

18/5/2018

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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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NEWSLETTER 6th May 2018

9/5/2018

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NEWSLETTER 29th April 2019

28/4/2018

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Sat 28th April Syston 6.30        Mass (Jenny Stanley RIP) St. Peter Chanel
Sun 29th  April        Sileby 9.00        Mass (David Heald RIP) FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Syston        11.00 Mass (Francisco Monteiro RIP)
Mon 30th  April Syston 7.00        Padre Pio Prayer Group St. Pius V
Syston 7.30        Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 1st May No Service St. Joseph the Worker
Wed 2nd May Barrow 7.30        Service of Word and Sacrament        St. Athanasius
Thur 3rd May Sileby 9.30        Service of Word and Sacrament        Sts. Philip & James
Fri 4th May Sileby 9.30        Mass (People of the Parish) English Martyrs
Sat 5th May Syston 6.30        Mass (John Melly RIP) Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sun 6th May Sileby 9.00        Mass (David Heald RIP - Friends) SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Syston        11.00        Mass (People of the Parish)
Parish Retreat: This will take place on 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.
We pray for the sick, the housebound in our parish and all those who may feel lonely or distressed at this time.
O God, listen in kindness to our prayers for our brothers and sisters who are sick and grant that all who are oppressed by pain, distress or other afflictions may know that they are united to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world.  Lord, may your Mother pray for us. Hail Mary …
Mass intentions: please pass any Mass Intention details to Peter Fryer so that these can be communicated to the relevant priest and included in the newsletter.
Finances:Collection 22ndApril: £86.50. Second collection for the Clergy Foundation Fund: £56.80. Smarties (15.4.18) £12.00. Repository: £50.00. Many thanks. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
De Lisle College Open Days 2018: These will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th May. 9.30 - 11.00am. We welcome prospective students and their parents to experience real lessons as they tour the school. To book a place please phone 01509 268739
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.
Refreshments: Unless you have to rush off after Mass, please come and join us in the hall for a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit as well as a chat with fellow parishioners.
Nottingham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocese will be going on pilgrimage to Lourdes from 16th to 20th July 2018. You can book your place online at www.joewalshtours.co.ukor telephone 0161 8208790. The cost to go from Nottingham by air ranges from £649 to £699 full board. More details are available from the Diocesan Director Fr Gregory Tobin. Tel:07760 372105 (email admin@nottingham-lourdes.org.uk).
Knights of St Columba quiz: The next Knights of St. Columba quiz will be at 7.30pm on Saturday 12th May at Sacred Heart church hall. The price will be £6 as usual (£3 for students), to include a wine and cheese supper, and all proceeds will go to the Diocesan Bursary Fund, for the training and support of our Priests and Deacons. Teams can be formed on the night, so don't worry about coming on your own or as a couple. If you would like to come along, if possible please contact Will Holland on 07811 353 248; this helps with the catering.
St. Pius V:(feast day on Monday) Born at Bosco in Italy in 1504, Pius entered the Dominican Order and became Pope in 1565. He put into practice the reforming decrees of the Council of Trent which ended in 1563: in his name the Catechism, the Breviary and the Missal were implemented, and these endured until the recent reform in this century. He encouraged the practice of saying the Rosary. He died in 1572.

Sunday 29th April
Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: Children’s Liturgy
Childrens’ Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Stefania
Cleaners: Angela & Bron

Sunday 6th May
Reader: Veronica Brown
Offertory: The Breed Family
Childrens’ Liturgy: Lisa & Jo
Tea & Coffee: Monica & Marlene
Cleaners: Lilian & Joan Ap T

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NEWSLETTER 22nd April 2018

20/4/2018

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Sat 21stApril Syston    6.30        Mass (Patrick Garnett RIP) Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sun 22nd April        Sileby     9.00        Mass (Sick and housebound)        FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Syston 11.00        Mass (Maureen Black RIP)
Mon 23rd April Syston    7.00 Padre Pio Prayer Group St. George
Syston    7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament
Tues 24th April        No Service St Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Wed 25th April        Barrow 7.30 Service of Word and Sacrament St. Mark
Thur 26thApril        Sileby     9.30        Service of Word and Sacrament Easter Feria
Fri 27thApril Sileby     9.30        Mass (People of the Parish) Easter Feria
Sat 28stApril Syston    6.30        Mass (Jenny Stanley RIP) St. Peter Chanel
Sun 29th April Sileby     9.00        Mass (David Heald RIP) FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Syston 11.00        Mass (Francisco Monteiro RIP)

Finances:Collection 15thApril: £137.20. Easter Flowers: £84.90. Smarties: (8/4/18) £24.60 (£12.40 & £12.20).  Many thanks. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Gregory’s RC Church)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection TODAYfor the “Clergy Formation Fund”. Apologies for the lack of prior notice.
Parish Retreat: This will take place on Saturday 9thJune at the Rosminian Centre. Details are posted at the back of church. Please sign up if you would like to attend what promises to be an inspiring day of spiritual renewal. Transport available to those who need it.
Mass intentions: please pass any Mass Intention details to Peter Fryer so that these can be communicated to the relevant priest.
David Heald: David’s funeral will take place at Rearsby Convent on Monday 30thApril at 11.00am.
Sick list: If you know of a parishioner who is unwell and who could be included on the “sick list” to be remembered at Mass, please pass their name to Shirley Ratcliffe or Peter Fryer.
Parish Pastoral Council: Parishioners are encouraged to voice any concerns or suggestions they might have to any member of the PPC:  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.
Friends of St. Gregory: we are indebted to the Friends of St. Gregory who bought the new Holy Water jar (beneath the statue of Our Lady) and paid for the laundering of the altar cloths.
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.
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 accompanying this newsletter. If interested in obtaining a copy, please speak to Paul Carroll.
Refreshments: Unless you have to rush off after Mass, please come and join us in the hall for a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit as well as a chat with fellow parishioners.
LACY (Leicestershire Active Catholic Youth) are holding a Confirmation Fun Day(Sunday 13thMay) called "Hidden Treasures" which they are offering to young people preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation and those who have celebrated the Sacrament and would like to share their Faith further with us.Please see poster at the back of church or in the School Room.
Sunday 22ndApril:              Sunday 29thApril
Reader: Muriel Barfield Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman Offertory: Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam Childrens’ Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Stefania
Cleaners: Angela & Bron Cleaners: Angela & Bron

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