Sat 29th June        Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Brendan Forkin RIP)                                       Vigil of Sts Peter and Paul
Sun 30th June       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Thanksgiving - Bridget)                                 Sts  PETER AND PAUL
                               Syston       11.00am       Mass (Viv Liptrot RIP) 
Mon 1st July          Syston        6.50pm       Adoration + Word and Sacrament                             Feria
Tue 2nd July          Syston         9.30am       Mass (MaryMelly RIP)                                               Feria
Wed 3rd July         Barrow        7.00pm       Mass (Kathleen St. John RIP)                                           St Thomas, Apostle
Thu 4th July          Sileby          9.30am       Service of Word and Sacrament                                Feria
Fri 5th July            Sileby          9.30am       Mass (Mr & Mrs E Higgins – Diamond Wedding)    Feria
Sat 6th July           Syston         6.30pm       Mass (Sean Lennon RIP)                                            Vigil of 14thSunday
Sun 7th July           Sileby          9.00am       Mass (Tommy Reilly)                                                14th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                               Syston       11.00am        Mass (Tony Ryan’s Intentions) 

Theme of today’s Mass: We celebrate the ancient feast of the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome. They are often referred to as “princes” of the apostles, from whom we derive our Christian faith. The Lord stood by them and gave them power, so that through them the message of the gospel might be proclaimed for all the world to hear. They kept the faith and received the crown of righteousness.
Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Angela Doyle.
Father John: we remember Fr John in our prayers.
First Holy Communion: If you took some photographs of the occasion and have not yet forwarded them to Peter, please do so as soon as possible (email address at the bottom of this newsletter).
Finances: Collection 23rd June: £92.66. Mass Offerings: £30.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”). 
Second Collection: There will be a second collection todayin support of “Peter’s Pence”. “Peter’s Pence” 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. There are ten mandatory second collections each year and this is the sixth. Thank you in advance for your unfailing generosity. 
Confirmation preparation: The next meeting is today after Mass. Thereafter on 7th July, 1st September and 8th September. There are eight candidates. These will be presented to the parish at Mass on a Sunday at the beginning of September. The Bishop will be coming to St Gregory’s on Friday 20th September. The service will start at 7.00pm. There will be a shared table in the Social Centre afterwards. There will be more details published nearer the time. All parishioners are invited to both the service and the refreshments afterwards.
St Mary’s Grub Club: Our friends at St Mary’s in Loughborough run a club that aims to provide a cooked meal and activities for disadvantaged children during the holidays when the free school meals these children depend on are not available. They are keen to find volunteers to help with this valuable initiative. The club offers 11 lunchtime sessions (11:45-14:15) between 15th July and 19th August. They would be immensely grateful for help with any or all of these 11 sessions. If you’d like to be involved, please talk to Rebecca Jinks.
Parish Pastoral Council: The PPC met on Wednesday 19th June. The minutes of the meeting are posted on the parish website and at the back of church.
Rosary Rally: The 33rdRosary Rally to pray for World Peace and Young People, will be held this year at Mount St Bernard Abbey on Sunday 1st September starting at 2.00pm with concelebrated Mass. Please see the poster at the back of church for full details.
Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: Ireland, 30th September 2019.  £599.00 per person sharing.  Price includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with Full Board.  All entertainment and excursions included.  Wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel.  Limited single rooms at supplement of £100.  Groups and Individual bookings welcome.   Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.  Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613. There is a poster at the back of church.
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. 
Happy Birthday: Happy 8th Birthday today to Kellan. First Holy Communion and birthday in the same month!
Afternoon Tea invitation: All Over 65s are invited to afternoon tea at The Divine Infant of Prague church next Sunday from 3.00 – 5.00. Please see notice at the back of church.
After Mass: Please come and join us in the Social Centre for a cup of tea/coffee/soft drink and a chat. If you are a newcomer or a visitor you are particularly welcome.
Sun 30th June
Reader: Isaac Banks
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Sheila & Veronica
Sun 7th July
Reader: Sheila Breed
Offertory: Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Sheila & Veronica

Sat 15th June        Syston      6.30pm        Mass (Roby Abela)                                           Vigil of the Most Holy Trinity
Sun 16th June       Sileby        9.00am        Mass (People of the Parish)                            THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
                              Syston       11.00am       Mass (Dennis Hargreaves RIP) 
Mon 17th June       Syston      7.00pm         Padre Pio Prayers + Word and Sacrament     Feria
Tue 18th June        Syston      9.30am          No Mass                                                           Feria
Wed 19th June       Barrow     7.00pm          Service of Word and Sacrament                    Feria
Thu 20th June       Sileby        9.30am         Service of Word and Sacrament                    St Alban
Fri 21st June          Sileby        9.30am         No Mass                                                           St Aloysius Gonzaga
Sat 22nd June       Syston       6.30pm         Mass (Arthur Fowler RIP)                              Vigil of Corpus Christi
Sun 23rd June       Sileby        9.00am         Mass (Robert Walker RIP)                              CORPUS CHRISTI
                              Syston       11.00am       Mass (First Holy Communicants) 

Fr John: It is with the greatest of sadness that we learnt of the passing of Fr John’s mother on Friday morning. May we all pray for the repose of her soul and keep Fr John and his family in our thoughts at this most difficult time. We do not anticipate any weekday Masses this week, but there will be the usual Services of Word and Sacrament in Barrow and Sileby on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. There will also be Mass on Sunday as usual.
Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Angela Doyle.
First Holy Communion: Sincere thanks to all those who made last Sunday’s Mass such a memorable occasion. It was a milestone in the faith journey of the five young people involved, but also a moving celebration of the Spirit at work in the heart of our community. We hope to put some photos on the website soon. Please send any that you have to Peter as soon as possible (email address at the bottom of this newsletter).
New altar servers: We are proud to welcome our new altar servers – Hugh, Caitlin and Faith – who are making their début this morning. We’re sure they will honour the high standards set by their more experienced colleagues … and, of course, by their inimitable teacher.
Eucharistic Ministers:Next Sunday is the feast of Corpus Christi, when our Eucharistic Ministers will renew their promises. They are kindly reminded to bring their scapulars with them to Mass next week.
Finances: Collection 2nd June: £101.20 and £65.60 for World Communication Day. Collection 9th June: £222.06 Many thanks. (Cheques to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”).
Second Collection: There will be a second collection todayin support of “The Day for Life”. Thank you, as ever, for your unfailing generosity. 
Confirmation preparation: Eight candidates from the Parish have embarked on their journey to confirmation. They will be meeting after Mass today, and on 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July, 1st September and 8th September. They will be confirmed on Friday 20th September.
Parish Pastoral Council: The next meeting of the PPC is on Wednesday 19thJune at 7.30pm in Barrow. If you would like anything discussed at the meeting, please ask one of the council: Terry Breed, Veronica Brown, Bron Coleman, Marlene Bartlett, Peter Fryer, Stephen Giacchino (jnr), Cath Jackson, Rebecca Jinks, Pam Looi or Kathryn Timmons.
Refugee Week: Tomorrow is the start of Refugee Week. This year we are invited to explore the lives of both refugees and those offering refuge, now and in the past. People fleeing war and persecution have found welcome in Britain for centuries: from Huguenots in the 17thCentury, through Belgians, Jewish, Vietnamese and Kosovans in the 20thCentury, and those seeking refuge today, their stories and contributions surround us and form part of who we are. Refugee stories may seem remote, but in fact they are everywhere, inflecting the culture we inhabit, the books we read, the music we listen to and the food we enjoy. They also live in many of the people around us. Let’s challenge ourselves this week to meet at least one person with a story of refuge – recent or historic –, listen to them, glimpse the world through their eyes and feel the connections that bind us all in the land we share.
St Mary’s Grub Club: Our friends at St Mary’s in Loughborough run a club that aims to provide a cooked meal and activities for disadvantaged children during the holidays when the free school meals these children depend on are not available. They are keen to find volunteers to help with this valuable initiative. The club offers 11 lunchtime sessions (11:45-14:15) between 15thJuly and 19thAugust. They would be immensely grateful for help with any or all of these 11 sessions. If you’d like to be involved, please talk to Rebecca Jinks.
Parish Prayer Cards: If you did not get one or would like to take one for somebody else, please help yourself from the box at the back of church. If you are a visitor to our church, please take one and remember us in your prayers when you go back home. 
Hearing Loop: For those with hearing aids, please switch your aid to the T setting to hear direct from the microphones.
After Mass: Please come and join us in the Social Centre for a drink and a chat. Visitors or newcomers are especially welcome.
Sun 16th June
Reader: John Dudley
Offertory: Brian & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Muriel
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica
Sun 23rd June
Reader: Sean Jinks
Offertory: Bridget O’Dwyer
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

Sat 8th June       Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Mary and Padric Hastings’ Intentions)       Vigil of Pentecost
Sun 9th June       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (First Holy Communicants)                           PENTECOST SUNDAY
                             Syston       11.00am       Mass (Viv Liptrot RIP) 
Mon 10th June     Syston        7.00pm       Padre Pio Prayers, Word and Sacrament               Mary, Mother of the Church    
Tue 11th June       Syston        9.30am        No Mass                                                                   St Barnabas
Wed 12th June      Barrow      7.00pm        Mass (Sick & Housebound)                                     Feria
Thu 13th June       Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Ray Mitton RIP)                                           Our Lord Jesus, Eternal High Priest
Fri 14th June         Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Tommy Reilly)                                              Feria
Sat 15th June       Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Roby Abela)                                                   Vigil of the Most Holy Trinity
Sun 16th June       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (People of the Parish)                                    THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
                               Syston       11.00am       Mass (Dennis Hargreaves RIP) 

Theme of today’s Mass: “The Day of Pentecost”: Today we celebrate the great day of Pentecost when Christ called the church into being by the power of his Spirit and sent it out into the world to bring his peace, joy and forgiveness to all people.
First Holy Communion: This is a very special day for Hugh, Ben, Kellan, Faith and Caitlin as they celebrate their First Holy Communion. We pray for them, their families, their catechists and all who have helped them take this important step on their spiritual journey.
Photographs: If you take any photos of today’s celebration and are willing to share them, please send them to Peter at the email address at the bottom of this newsletter.
Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Angela Doyle.
Confirmation preparation: There are eight candidates. The next meeting is on Sunday, 16th June. Further meetings will be on 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July, 1st September and 8th September. The confirmation Mass will be on 20th September.
Parish Pastoral Council: The next meeting of the PPC is scheduled for Wednesday 19th June at 7.30pm in Barrow after Mass. If you have any matters that you would like to be raised at the meeting, please contact one of the council members: Terry Breed, Veronica Brown, Bron Coleman, Marlene Bartlett, Peter Fryer, Stephen Giacchino (jnr), Cath Jackson, Rebecca Jinks, Pam Looi or Kathryn Timmons.
Saint Barnabas: Barnabas was born in Cyprus and was one of the first converts in Jerusalem, soon after Pentecost. He accompanied St Paul on his first missionary journey, and took part in the Council of Jerusalem. Then he returned to Cyprus to preach the Gospel, and later died there. 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).
Mary, Mother of the Church: The Marian title of “Mother of the Church,” was given to Our Lady by St Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council. On March 3rd 2018 the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as “Mother of the Church” every year on the Monday after Pentecost, as a way to foster Marian piety and the maternal sense of the Church.
Parish Prayer Cards: If you did not get one or would like to take one for somebody else, please help yourself from the box at the back of church. If you are a visitor to our church, please take one and remember us in your prayers when you go back home. 
Finances: Many thanks for your continuing generosity. (Cheques payable to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection next Sunday in support of “The Day for Life” which 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. There are ten mandatory second collections each year and this will be the fifth. If it seems as if there have been a lot recently, this is because there have been! There are five collections between the middle of May and the middle of July. Thank you in advance for your unfailing generosity. 
Mass Climate Lobby: Wednesday 26th June. Join CAFOD at an unforgettable event in London. It’s time to confront this climate and environmental crisis and tell our leaders that Britain should no longer contribute to the destruction of our common home. Departing from Nottingham and Leicester, Catholics will join with thousands of others to meet our MPs in the streets around parliament, all at the same time! Book a free ticket to let us know you are coming.  We will make sure that our politicians act now to build a future where Britain no longer contributes to climate change and protects the environment.  Details at https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Climate/Climate-lobby
A warm welcome: is extended to all visitors to our church, both occasional and regular. Among the latter we have been delighted to see Stephen Giacchino’s parents from Malta.
After Mass: Please come and join us in the Social Centre to celebrate with our First Communicants and their families. If you are a newcomer or a visitor you are particularly welcome.
Sun 9th June
Reader: Families of the First Communicants
Offertory: Families of the First Communicants
Tea & Coffee: Lisa & Jo
Cleaners: Lilian & Joan Ap T
Sun 16th June
Reader: John Dudley
Offertory: Brian & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Muriel
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

Sat 4th May        Syston       6.30pm        Mass (Kantilal Mistry RIP)                Vigil of 3rd Sunday of Easter
Sun 5th May       Sileby        9.00am        Mass (Terry Cantle RIP)                      THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
                             Syston       11.00am       Mass (Walter Gooding RIP) 
Mon 6th May      Syston             No Service – Bank Holiday                                 Easter Feria              
Tue 7th May        Syston        9.30am       Mass (John Melly RIP)                          Easter Feria       
Wed 8th May      Barrow       7.00pm       Mass (Tommy Reilly)                             Easter Feria
Thu 9th May       Sileby         9.30am       Service of Word and Sacrament           Easter Feria
Fri 10th May       Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Monica Hearn’s Intentions)       Easter Feria
Sat 11th May      Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Viv Liptrot RIP)                           Vigil of 4th Sunday of Easter
Sun 12th May     Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Philip Walker RIP)                      FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
                            Syston       11.00am       Mass (Maurice Hughes RIP) 

Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Angela Doyle.
Confirmation preparation: It is hoped to hold the first meeting of the confirmation group after Mass on Sunday 12th May. Further dates to be confirmed, but in the first instance it is planned that meetings will be held on: 12th May, 2nd June, 16th June, 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July, 1st September and 8th September. Confirmation is on 20thSeptember.
First Holy Communion: A reminder that five of our young parishioners will be making their First Holy Communion at the 9.00am Mass on Sunday 9thJune.
Wanted – photographer: If you could help by taking some photos of the First Holy Communion service on 9thJune, please see Rebecca or Peter. You certainly do not need to be an award -winning photographer to qualify for this position!
Finances: Collection 28th April: £114.80. Smarties: £12.00 (28/4). Donation: £150.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”)
Second collection: There will be a second collection next Sunday for the Clergy Formation Fund.
Register of Deaths:During the Bidding Prayers on the first Sunday of every month, we are reminded of those members of our parish who died during that particular month. Details of these parishioners are recorded in a Register of Deaths. These details are now duplicated in digital format and a printed version can be consulted in the file which can be found at the back of church. If you are aware of any errors or omissions, please let Father John or Peter Fryer know and the necessary steps will be taken to rectify the situation.
Nottingham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will take place from 14th– 19th July. There are details in the plastic wallet in the rack at the back of church and/or: www.tangney-tours.com/nottingham.
Catholic social action weekend: Friday 10thto Monday 13th May in Lincoln:
Friday 10th May: 7-9pm at St. Peter & St.Paul, 2A Skellingthorpe Rd. LN6 7RB - A meeting of the new Justice & Peace / Catholic Social Action Group. Further details from Mary Wilford, 01522 800114 or mwilford@virginmedia.com.
Saturday 11th May:11am to 3pm, in St. Hugh’s Hall  - Catholic Voices Workshop (following 10am Mass at St. Hugh’s).  Catholics are often challenged about their faith and struggle to find the right response, especially when the more sensitive issues are raised.  Georgia Clarke, from Catholic Voices, will talk about how to communicate our Faith in a positive way.  The cost is £10 including lunch.  Please book a place via Helen Townsend, helen@sthughslincoln.org.ukor 07963 169935.
No meeting on 12 May but we are encouraged to think and pray about supporting the work of NOMAD / YMCA in Lincoln, particularly the cost of building the new Day Centre.
Monday 13th May:7.30 to 9 pm - Catholics are invited to the Active Faith Network meeting and to consider joining one of the six subgroups dealing with Homelessness, Inclusion, Debt, Food Poverty, Health & Well-Being and Children & Young People.  The meeting is in Birchwood Library, Larchwood Crescent, LN6 0NA, hosted by Ignite Church and GLAFN.
Prayers for fellow parishioners: When you are away from St Gregory’s and you call in to a church for Mass or for private prayer, please remember to pray for our parish community. It would be lovely if you could take a photo of the church you visit and pass it on to Peter for inclusion on the parish website. We shall be able to build a picture gallery of churches throughout the world where we have prayed for each other. We have already made a start with photos of churches in Norway, France, USA as well as UK. These can be viewed on the website in the “Gallery”.
Hearing Loop: For those with hearing aids, please switch your aid to the T setting to hear direct from the microphones.
After Mass: Please come and join us in the Social Centre for a cup of tea/coffee/soft drink and a chat. If you are a newcomer or a visitor you are particularly welcome.
Sun 5th May
Reader: Veronica Brown
Offertory: The Wiggins Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine
Sun 12th May
Reader: Rosemary McKee
Offertory: Monica Hearn & Marlene Bartlett
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine ​