Sat 2nd March Syston 6.30pm Mass (Halina Stephens RIP) Vigil of 8th Sunday
Sun 3rd March Sileby 9.00am Mass (Mary Powell RIP) 8th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (year C)
Syston 11.00am Mass (Bento & Mercian Barretto RIP)
Mon 4th March Syston 6.50pm Adoration Feria
Syston 7.30pm Service of Word and Sacrament
Tue 5th March Syston 9.30am Mass (Mary Melly RIP) Feria
Wed 6th March Sileby 9.30am Mass (People of the Parish) ASH WEDNESDAY
Syston 7.30pm Mass (Colonel Walker RIP)
Thu 7th March Sileby 9.30am Service of Word and Sacrament Lenten Feria
Fri 8th March Sileby 9.30am Mass (Bridie Reilly) Lenten Feria
Sat 9th March Syston 6.30pm Mass (Olga Tabisz’s intentions) Vigil of 1st Sunday of Lent
Sun 10th March Sileby 9.00am Mass (Mary Powell RIP) 1st SUNDAY OF LENT
Syston 11.00am Mass (Darren Puljic RIP)
Sileby 4.00pm Stations of the Cross
Mass Theme: “Jesus is Lord”. Today we praise God for the marvellous things he did for our ancestors, when he heard their cry of distress and with his mighty hand and outstretched arm led them to freedom. What he did for them he still does for us, in Jesus the Lord who conquered sin and death.
Welcome:We welcome Father Denis Labartette who will celebrate Mass with us today. “Soyez le bienvenu, Père Denis.”
Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Beryl Ford.
Finances: Collection 24thFebruary: £132.80. Many thanks. (Cheques to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”)
Masses this week: Please note that Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday and Mass will be held here in Sileby at 9.30am and at 7.30pm in Syston.
1st Sunday of Lent: Parishioners are invited to wear something purple next Sunday to mark the beginning of the season of Lent.
Stations of the Cross: All parishioners are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross which take place on most Sundays in Lent at 4.00pm. This lovely service lasts less than 25 minutes.
Hearing Loop: For those with hearing aids, please switch your aid to the T setting to hear direct from the microphones.
Confirmation: This is scheduled for 20thSeptember 2019. A programme of preparation will begin soon, and will be open to young people currently in year 8 and above. Further details from Fr John or Rebecca Jinks.
Happy Birthday: Altar server Baptiste is ten today.
Thank you: Sincere thanks to all parishioners from Veronica Powell for their prayers, cards and support on the occasion of her mother’s recent death and burial.
Friends of St. Gregory’s: The next meeting of the Friends will be on Wednesday 6thMarch at 2.00pm in the Social Centre. All welcome.
Parish Retreat:Our retreat will take place on Saturday 23rdMarch at the Rosmini Centre at Ratcliffe. The day will start with Mass at 10.00 and finish around 3.00. A light lunch is provided. Transport can be arranged for those who need it. Further details can be found on the notice at the back of church. Please sign up as soon as you can.What a wonderful way to show our commitment to the holy season of Lent.
Parish Pastoral Council: The next meeting of the PPC is scheduled for 14th March. Parishioners may submit items for consideration to any PPC member.
Mary’s Meals: We raised a total of £255 for the parish Advent Charity. This amount will be match-funded by the Government which means that, with the additional income generated by Gift Aid donations, we will have helped to provide a nutritious meal for forty children for an entire school year.
Nottingham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will take place from 14th – 19th July. There are details in the plastic wallet on the notice board at the back of church and/or: www.tangney-tours.com/nottingham.
Fairtrade Fortnight: (25th February to 10th March) This year, the focus of Fairtrade Fortnight will be cocoa and cocoa farmers, focusing mainly on West Africa, where much of the world's cocoa is grown. The campaign will highlight how many cocoa farmers, particularly women, are underpaid and exploited, and the scandal of unfair trade. Through fair trade, farmers and growers can earn enough to feed their families, send their children to school, and provide a future for their local community: https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/fairtrade-fortnight
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 3rdMarch
Reader: John Dudley
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Kathryn & Pauline
Sun 10thMarch
Readers: Eric De Melo
Offertory: The Giacchino Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Sheila & Terry
Sun 3rd March Sileby 9.00am Mass (Mary Powell RIP) 8th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (year C)
Syston 11.00am Mass (Bento & Mercian Barretto RIP)
Mon 4th March Syston 6.50pm Adoration Feria
Syston 7.30pm Service of Word and Sacrament
Tue 5th March Syston 9.30am Mass (Mary Melly RIP) Feria
Wed 6th March Sileby 9.30am Mass (People of the Parish) ASH WEDNESDAY
Syston 7.30pm Mass (Colonel Walker RIP)
Thu 7th March Sileby 9.30am Service of Word and Sacrament Lenten Feria
Fri 8th March Sileby 9.30am Mass (Bridie Reilly) Lenten Feria
Sat 9th March Syston 6.30pm Mass (Olga Tabisz’s intentions) Vigil of 1st Sunday of Lent
Sun 10th March Sileby 9.00am Mass (Mary Powell RIP) 1st SUNDAY OF LENT
Syston 11.00am Mass (Darren Puljic RIP)
Sileby 4.00pm Stations of the Cross
Mass Theme: “Jesus is Lord”. Today we praise God for the marvellous things he did for our ancestors, when he heard their cry of distress and with his mighty hand and outstretched arm led them to freedom. What he did for them he still does for us, in Jesus the Lord who conquered sin and death.
Welcome:We welcome Father Denis Labartette who will celebrate Mass with us today. “Soyez le bienvenu, Père Denis.”
Sick list: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Maurice Nixon, Irene Pallot, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Terry Cantle, Ida De Melo, Angela Doyle, Beryl Ford.
Finances: Collection 24thFebruary: £132.80. Many thanks. (Cheques to “St Gregory’s RC Parish”)
Masses this week: Please note that Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday and Mass will be held here in Sileby at 9.30am and at 7.30pm in Syston.
1st Sunday of Lent: Parishioners are invited to wear something purple next Sunday to mark the beginning of the season of Lent.
Stations of the Cross: All parishioners are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross which take place on most Sundays in Lent at 4.00pm. This lovely service lasts less than 25 minutes.
Hearing Loop: For those with hearing aids, please switch your aid to the T setting to hear direct from the microphones.
Confirmation: This is scheduled for 20thSeptember 2019. A programme of preparation will begin soon, and will be open to young people currently in year 8 and above. Further details from Fr John or Rebecca Jinks.
Happy Birthday: Altar server Baptiste is ten today.
Thank you: Sincere thanks to all parishioners from Veronica Powell for their prayers, cards and support on the occasion of her mother’s recent death and burial.
Friends of St. Gregory’s: The next meeting of the Friends will be on Wednesday 6thMarch at 2.00pm in the Social Centre. All welcome.
Parish Retreat:Our retreat will take place on Saturday 23rdMarch at the Rosmini Centre at Ratcliffe. The day will start with Mass at 10.00 and finish around 3.00. A light lunch is provided. Transport can be arranged for those who need it. Further details can be found on the notice at the back of church. Please sign up as soon as you can.What a wonderful way to show our commitment to the holy season of Lent.
Parish Pastoral Council: The next meeting of the PPC is scheduled for 14th March. Parishioners may submit items for consideration to any PPC member.
Mary’s Meals: We raised a total of £255 for the parish Advent Charity. This amount will be match-funded by the Government which means that, with the additional income generated by Gift Aid donations, we will have helped to provide a nutritious meal for forty children for an entire school year.
Nottingham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This will take place from 14th – 19th July. There are details in the plastic wallet on the notice board at the back of church and/or: www.tangney-tours.com/nottingham.
Fairtrade Fortnight: (25th February to 10th March) This year, the focus of Fairtrade Fortnight will be cocoa and cocoa farmers, focusing mainly on West Africa, where much of the world's cocoa is grown. The campaign will highlight how many cocoa farmers, particularly women, are underpaid and exploited, and the scandal of unfair trade. Through fair trade, farmers and growers can earn enough to feed their families, send their children to school, and provide a future for their local community: https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/fairtrade-fortnight
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 3rdMarch
Reader: John Dudley
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Marie-Hélène
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Kathryn & Pauline
Sun 10thMarch
Readers: Eric De Melo
Offertory: The Giacchino Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Sheila & Terry