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Newsletter 2nd February 2020

2/2/2020

 
 Sat 1st February        Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Chris Tarrant RIP)                         Vigil of the Presentation of the Lord
Sun 2nd February       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Baby Zachary & his parents)       THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (A)
                                     Syston       11.00am       Mass (Billy Donnelly RIP)
Mon 3rd February       Syston        7.00pm       Adoration + Word and Sacrament          Feria or St Blaise      
Tue 4th February        Syston         9.30am       Mass (People of the Parish)                    Feria or St Gilbert of Sempringham
                                     Sileby        11.00am       Funeral Service for Brenda Kearney
Wed 5th February       Barrow       7.00pm       Mass (Kathleen St John RIP)                   St Agatha
Thu 6th February        Sileby         9.30am       Word and Sacrament                               St Paul Miki & companions
Fri 7th February          Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Kathleen Doody RIP)                    Feria
Sat 8th February        Syston        6.30pm        Mass (Jenny Stanley RIP)                       Vigil of the 5th Sunday of Ord time (A)
Sun 9th February       Sileby          9.00am       Mass (Angela Deary RIP)                        5th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (A)
                                     Syston       11.00am       Mass (Sally Quinn RIP)
 
Theme of today’s Mass: Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in today's liturgy. 
According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII, in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, today is referred to as the "Purification of Mary." This is known as a "Christmas feast" since it points back to the Solemnity of Christmas. Many Catholics around the world practise the tradition of keeping out  the Nativity crib or other Christmas decorations until this feast.
Consecrated life: Today has been designated as a day of special prayer for Consecrated life when we should remember all priests and religious in our prayers at Mass, and especially our own priest, Father John.
Brenda Kearney RIP: There will be Funeral Service (no Mass) on Tuesday 4th at 11.00am.
Rosmini Centre: Healing Mass on Friday 7th(7.00pm-9.00pm). On Saturday 8th  (2.00-4.30pm) “Praise to the holiest”; Newman’s struggle (Rev Bill Myers).
Baptism:Today’s Mass is being celebrated for Zachary, who will be baptised during Mass, and his parents Bernadeta and Dave. The family will be playing an important part in today’s liturgy. We also pray for Benjamin, who was christened yesterday, his parents, Suzy and Trevor, and his big brothers, George and William. Zachary and Benjamin were born on the same day in the same hospital. Their mothers did not know each other at the time, but shortly after that memorable day at the end of October, they met at Mass and it is fitting that both boys will have been christened within twenty-four hours of each other.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Tod Smith, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
St Agatha: Agatha was born at Catania or Palermo, Sicilyaround 231 AD, and she was martyred in approximately 251. She is one of seven women, who, along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass.
St Paul Miki and companions: Born in Japan about 1562, Paul Miki entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and was a successful preacher of the Gospel. With twenty-five companions, he was tortured and crucified at Nagasaki on 5thFebruary 1597.
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).
Prayer and Devotion Together:
“For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”(Matthew 18:20)
This week in church:
Tuesday 4th February at 2.30pm: “Holy Rosary”
Thursday 6th February at 3.00pm:  “Divine Mercy”
Parishioners are invited to join any of the “Prayer and devotion together” sessions and, if they are unable to attend, to indicate on the sheet at the back of church the personal intentions for which they would like prayers offered in their absence. 
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This year’s diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Patrick will be from 12th-17th July. The price for five nights is £755 (air) or £655 (train). Further information can be found on the poster/leaflets at the back of church. For pilgrimage details you can visit: www.tangney-tours.com/nottinghamor email Fr Simon Gillespie at: simon@nottinghamcatholic.com
Finances: Collection: 26th January: £109.30. Smarties: (19.1.20) £9.60. Candles: £6.10. Mass Offering: £20.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Parish Charity: Thank you for your contributions to “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary”. Please continue to support the charity by placing goods/contributions in the box/basket by Our Lady’s statue.
Catholic Diaries 2020: These are available at the back of church. Please take one and leave an offering in the white box. 
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 2nd February
Readers: Karen Beecroft & Joanna Tobiasiewicz
Offertory: David & Mark Beecroft & Richard Tobiasiewicz
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Cathy & Marlene
Sun 9th February
Reader: Shirley Ratcliffe
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfirld
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Peter, Jo & Bridget

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