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Newsletter 29th December 2019

27/12/2019

 
Sat 28th December         Syston         6.30pm         Mass (Robby Abela RIP)                               Vigil of the Holy Family
Sun 29th December        Sileby          9.00am          Mass (Tommy & Bridie Reilly)                     THE HOLY FAMILY (A)
                                         Syston       11.00am           Mass (Intentions of Billy & Ligoura Donnelly)
Mon 30th December       Syston       No Service                                                                               Christmas Feria       
Tue 31st December          Syston       No Service                                                                               St Sylvester, Pope
Wed 1st January             Barrow       No Service                                                                               Mary, Holy Mother of God
Thu 2nd January             Sileby         No Service                                                                               Sts Basil and Gregory Nazianzen
Fri 3rd January               Sileby           9.30am           Word and Sacrament                                     The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Sat 4th January              Syston         6.30pm            Mass (Intentions of Mr & Mrs McCreesh)   Vigil of the Epiphany       
Sun 5th January             Sileby           9.00am           Mass (Mary Powell RIP)                               THE EPIPHANY
                                         Syston       11.00am           Mass (Deceased of the Munoz family)
 
Theme of today’s Mass: Today is the feast day of the Holy Family, but also every family's feast day, since the Holy Family is the patron and model of all Christian families. Today should be a huge family feast, since it is devoted entirely to the Holy Family as a model for Christian family life. Children must learn to see in their father the foster-father St. Joseph, and the Blessed Mother as the perfect model for their own mother. The lesson to be learned is both practical and theoretical, in that the children must learn how to obey and to love their parents in thought, word and action, just as Christ was obedient to Mary and Joseph. 
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.
Christmas Eve Mass: Everyone agreed that this year’s was a greatly improved version. Thanks to the children for their key role in the service: reading, acting, serving, collecting; to the adults behind the scenes who prepared them so well; to Bernadeta and her mother for providing the music; to Zachary for being such a wonderful Baby Jesus!
Advent Reflections: Thank you to the Justice and Peace group for providing us with thought-provoking reflections and practical suggestions over the Advent period. These reflections will remain on the website if you should wish to re-read them.
Advent Appeal: The young people have chosen to support “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary” as our parish charity by collecting donations of money (basket next to Our Lady’s statue) for food vouchers; hats, scarves and gloves; toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shower gels, shampoo, deodorant; games, colouring books and activity packs for children. Loughborough Town of Sanctuary welcomes the up to 200 people who are required to report at the Home Office Immigration Reporting Centre in Loughborough each day.  A few thousand people travel from across the East Midlands to Loughborough to report, perhaps weekly, fortnightly or less frequently. In order to make them feel welcome when they visit Loughborough, volunteers meet and greet people outside the Reporting Centre, offer information about sources of help in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham and offer vouchers for food and drink. 
Can you help?: We are indeed fortunate that so many people do so much for our little parish, but there is always room for more volunteers. Could you join any of the following groups: Church cleaning; children’s liturgy; offertory rota; reading at Mass. New lists will be prepared shortly, so if you think that you might be able to help, please have a word with Fr John after Mass and he will point you in the direction of the person who looks after the different lists. No previous experience needed! Full training given! Job satisfaction guaranteed!
Postage stamps: Please remember to bring your used postage stamps to church and place them in the box at the back of church. These go to support a charity which trains dogs to warn their owners of life-threatening conditions. 
Catholic Diaries 2020: These are available at the back of church at a very reasonable £2.50. Please take one and leave the money in the box.
SPUC 2020 Youth Conference: This will take place from Friday 28th February – Sunday 1st March in Bedfordshire. Details of the programme can be found at the back of church and on the parish website.The Melton branch of SPUC has kindly offered to pay the full cost of the conference (and arrange transport) for two young people to attend. If you are interested, please see Wilf as soon as possible.
Finances: Collection: 22nd December: £98.80. Candles: £6.30. Diaries: £8.00. Smarties: £12.00 (15/12/19). Christmas Eve and Christmas Day collections: £263.80. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC 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 29th December
Reader: Rosemary McKee
Offertory: The Wiggins Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica
Sun 5th January
Readers: John Dudley
Offertory: Brian & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Bridget
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

Newsletter 22nd December 2019

21/12/2019

 
Sat 21st December         Syston        6.30pm          Mass (Jayne Foster’s intentions)                    Vigil of 4th Sunday of Advent
Sun 22nd December       Sileby         9.00am          Mass (Monica Hearn’s deceased relatives)   4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                         Syston       11.00am         Mass (Intentions of Quinn family)
Mon 23rd December       Syston         7.00pm         Padre Pio + Word and Sacrament                    Advent Feria
Tue 24th December         Sileby          6.00pm        Mass (Fr John’s intentions)                              Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord
                                         Syston         8.30pm        Mass (Stefan Bielinowicz)
Wed 25th December       Sileby           9.00am       Mass (Jim O’Dwyer RIP)                                    THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
                                         Syston        11.00am        Mass (St John family deceased)
Thu 26th December        Sileby          9.30am        No Service                                                            St Stephen
Fri 27th December          Sileby          9.30am        Word and Sacrament                                           St John the Apostle
Sat 28th December        Syston          6.30pm        Mass (Robby Abela RIP)                                     Vigil of the Holy Family
Sun 29th December       Sileby           9.00am        Mass (Tommy & Bridie Reilly)                            THE HOLY FAMILY (A)
                                        Syston       11.00am         Mass (Intentions of Billy & Ligoura Donnelly)
       
Theme of today’s Mass: "Mary’s child - the Emmanuel”: God’s choice rested on the House of David which was to bring forth the Emmanuel, the God-with-us. But Mary’s child was to belong to all the nations. We are one of those nations who, by Christ’s call, belong to Jesus Christ, God’s beloved ones, called to be saints!
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.
Christmas Carol Service: Joint Parish Christmas Carol Service is being held this year in Syston today, 22nd December, at 3.00pm. If anyone needs a lift there, please see Peter after Mass.
Advent Reflections: The Justice and Peace Group has produced another thought-provoking reflection for the Advent period. You will find the fourth reflection attached to this newsletter.
Many hands make light work: After Mass today we shall be setting up the hall in preparation for the Christmas Eve Mass. If you are able, please stay behind to give a hand moving the chairs and tables.
Advent Appeal: The young people have chosen to support “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary” as our parish Advent Charity. We want to support the work of this charity during Advent by collecting donations of money for food vouchers; hats, scarves and gloves; toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shower gels, shampoo, deodorant; games, colouring books and activity packs for children. You can find out more about the charity by clicking on the link on the Home Page of the parish website. Sincere thanks to those who have already made donations.
Postage stamps: Please remember to bring your used postage stamps to church and place them in the box at the back of church. These go to support a charity which trains dogs to warn their owners of life-threatening conditions. 
In the news: There is a short article and some photos of our Christmas Fayre in the current edition of the “Loughborough Echo”.
Catholic Diaries 2020: These are available at the back of church at a very reasonable £2.50. Please take one and leave the money in the box.
Parish Pastoral Council: The minutes of the meeting on 4thDecember have been posted at the back of church and on the parish website.
New Cassocks and Cottas: You may have noticed that some of the altar servers are wearing smart new cassocks and cottas. These were recently purchased at considerable expense, but, to quote the cosmetic advert, “they’re worth it!”
SPUC 2020 Youth Conference: This will take place from Friday 28th February – Sunday 1st March in Bedfordshire. Details of the programme can be found at the back of church and on the parish website.The Melton branch of SPUC has kindly offered to pay the full cost of the conference (and arrange transport) for two young people to attend. If you are interested, please see Wilf as soon as possible.
Finances: Collection: 15th December: £119.40. Second collection for Poor & Needy Parishes: £101.00. Candles: £5.40. Diaries: £2.50. Smarties: £12.20 (8/12/19): Mass Offerings: £30.00 Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Congratulations: On Christmas Day, Wilfcelebrates seventy-nine years as an altar server; twenty-one of those have been here at St Gregory’s. A remarkable achievement.
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. Please note that there will be no refreshments after Mass on Christmas Day.
Sun 22nd December
Readers: Muriel Barfield
Offertory: The Jarkulisz Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Lillian & Joan Ap T.
Sun 29th December
Reader: Rosemary McKee
Offertory: The Wiggins Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Joan W & Monica

Newsletter 15th December 2019

15/12/2019

 
Sat 14th December        Syston        6.30pm        Mass (Christy Doyle RIP)                 Vigil of 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sun 15th December       Sileby         9.00am        Mass (Tommy Reilly)                        3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                        Syston       11.00am       Mass (Michelle Bock RIP)
Mon 16th December       Syston        7.00pm       No Service                                           Advent Feria
Tue 17th December         Syston        9.30am       Mass (In Thanksgiving)                     Advent Feria
Wed 18th December       Barrow       7.00pm       Mass (People of the Parish)               Advent Feria
Thu 19th December        Sileby         9.30am       Word and Sacrament                          Advent Feria
Fri 20th December         Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                         Advent Feria
Sat 21st December         Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Jayne Foster’s intentions)       Vigil of 4th Sunday of Advent
Sun 22nd December       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Hearn Family Deceased)         4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                        Syston       11.00am       Mass (Intentions of Quinn family)
       
Theme of today’s Mass: "Rejoice: the Lord is nigh." As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over all that the birth of our Saviour means for us. The great joy of Christians is to see the day drawing nigh when the Lord will come again in his glory to lead them into his kingdom. Today is known as “Gaudete Sunday”. The term “Gaudete” refers to the first word of the Entrance Antiphon, "Rejoice". Rose vestments are worn to emphasize our joy that Christmas is near, and we also light the rose candle on our Advent wreath.
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.
Christmas Mass times: Joint Parish Christmas Carol Service is being held this year in Systonon Sunday 22nd at 3.00pm; Christmas Eve Children’s Nativity Mass at 6.00pm in Sileby: Christmas Day Mass at 9.00am in Sileby and 11.00am in Syston.
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: Sunday 15th at 3.00pm “Holy Rosary”; Tuesday 17th at 10.30am “Divine Mercy”: Friday 20th at 10.30am “Sacred Heart”.
Advent Reflections: The Justice and Peace Group has produced another thought-provoking reflection for the Advent period. You will find the third reflection attached to this newsletter.
Advent Appeal: The young people have chosen to support “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary” as our parish Advent Charity. We want to support the work of this charity during Advent by collecting donations of money for food vouchers; hats, scarves and gloves; toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shower gels, shampoo, deodorant; games, colouring books and activity packs for children. You can find out more about the charity by clicking on the link on the Home Page of the parish website.
Postage stamps: please remember to bring your used postage stamps to church and place them in the box at the back of church. These go to support a charity which trains dogs to warn their owners of life-threatening conditions. For example: Gemma has “Brittle” Type 1 diabetes where sugar levels fall or spike with alarming speed. Her trained dog sleeps by her bed and is aware if Gemma’s sugar levels change dramatically while she is sleeping. In the event he alerts her parents who then take action.
Catholic Diaries 2020: These are available at the back of church at a very reasonable £2.50. Please take one and leave the money in the box.
Finances: Collection: 8th December: £138.30. Candles: £4.70. Christmas Flowers: £10.00. Smarties: £38.60 (1/12/19) - (£12.60; £13.20; £12.80) Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection today for Poor and Needy Parishes.
CAFOD: We received a letter from CAFOD thanking us for the recent collection that amounted to £190.56.
Smarties Scheme: Last Sunday Wilf gave an update on the Smarties scheme which he launched nine years ago. The monies collected help to pay for the heating of the church to the benefit of all parishioners. The scheme is very simple: Wilf provides tubes of Smarties free of charge; parishioners take a tube (no need to notify Wilf or anyone else), eat the Smarties, fill the empty tube with 20p coins and return to tube to Wilf when ready to do so. There is no time limit. Over the last year the scheme has raised £420. Many thanks to all who support this venture. “Eat Smarties and stay warm.” 
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 15th December
Reader: Mark Boland
Offertory: The Breed Family
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Lillian & Joan Ap T.
Sun 22nd December
Readers: Muriel Barfield
Offertory: The Jarkulisz Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Lillian & Joan Ap T.

Newsletter 8th December 2019

8/12/2019

 
Sat 7th December         Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Noel Ryan RIP)                         Vigil of 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sun 8th December        Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                         2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                       Syston       11.00am       Mass (Maura Flood RIP)
Mon 9th December       Syston        7.00pm        Padre Pio + Word & Communion         Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Tue 10th December       Syston        9.30am       Mass (Holy Souls)                                Advent Feria
Wed 11th December      Barrow       7.00pm        Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                         Advent Feria
Thu 12th December       Sileby         9.30am       Word and Sacrament                           Advent Feria
Fri 13th December         Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Bridie Reilly)                             St Lucy
Sat 15th December       Syston        6.30pm        Mass (Christy Doyle RIP)                    Vigil of 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sun 15th December       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Tommy Reilly)                           3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                       Syston       11.00am       Mass (Michelle Bock RIP)
       

Theme of today’s Mass: “Our baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire”: May the Lord who gave us this baptism purify us in our celebration today; for though he does not judge by appearances or hearsay, he demands of us nothing less than integrity and truth. Then through the spirit of our baptism, united in heart and voice, we will be able to give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Service of Reconciliation: This will be held at the Divine Infant of Prague in Syston this coming Tuesday 10th December at 7.00pm. There will be three priests in attendance.
Christmas Mass times: Joint Parish Christmas Carol Service is being held this year in Syston on Sunday 22nd at 3.00pm; Christmas Eve Children’s Nativity Mass at 6.00pm in Sileby: Christmas Day Mass at 9.00am in Sileby and 11.00am in Syston.
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 10th at 10.30 “Holy Rosary” (Dudley Court)
Wednesday 11th at 3.00pm “Sacred Heart”
Friday 13th at 3.00pm “Divine Mercy”
Sunday 15th at 3.00pm “Holy Rosary”
Advent Reflections: The Justice and Peace Group has produced another thought-provoking reflection for the Advent period. You will find the second reflection attached to this newsletter.
Advent Appeal: The young people have chosen to support “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary” as our parish Advent Charity. We want to support the work of this charity during Advent by collecting donations of money for food vouchers; hats, scarves and gloves; toiletries, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shower gels, shampoo, deodorant; games, colouring books and activity packs for children. You can find out more about the charity by clicking on the link on the Home Page of the parish website.
Christmas Fayre & Raffle: Last week’s Christmas Fayre and Raffle were a tremendous success raising a grand total of £1,526.29. The raffle raised a magnificent £651 and despite a downturn in people attending, the stalls raised an excellent £875.29. Many thanks to all those who contributed in any way towards this achievement. There are too many to mention by name but there is no doubt that it was the whole parish who made it happen. You donated money, goods and personal time and everyone is congratulated and thanked. Despite the hard work this was truly a living parish working together as one.
Parish Website: The parish website has now been running for five years. If you have a minute, please look at this “window on parish life” and let us know if there are any items that are inaccurate or out-of-date. Equally, are there any elements that are missing? There are lots of pictures of last Saturday’s Christmas Fayre and the previous Sunday’s Youth Mass.
Sponsor a Mass Book: As Father John explained, we have now begun a new year in the Church’s calendar – we are now in Year A for Sunday Masses and Year 2 for weekdays. 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. 
Finances: Collection: 1st December: £97.10. Candles: £1.70. Mass Offerings: £10.00. Christmas Flowers: £36.10. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection next Sundayfor Poor and Needy Parishes.
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 8th December
Readers: Isaac Banks & Peter Fryer
Offertory: The Cafferky Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Angela & Bron
Sun 15th December
Reader: Mark Boland
Offertory: The Breed Family
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Jon & Lorraine
Cleaners: Lillian & Joan Ap T.

Newsletter 1st December 2019

1/12/2019

 
Sat 30th November         Syston       6.30pm        Mass (Roby Abela RIP)                           Vigil of 1st Sunday of Advent
Sun 1st December            Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Bridie Reilly)                                 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                          Syston       11.00am       Mass (Seamus Byrne RIP)
Mon 2nd December         Syston         7.00pm        Adoration + Word & Communion            Advent Feria
Tue 3rd December           Syston          9.30am       Mass (Codling & Walling deceased)       St Francis Xavier
Wed 4th December         Barrow         7.00pm       Mass (Kathleen St. John RIP)                   St John Damascene
Thu 5th December          Sileby           9.30am       Word and Sacrament                                Advent Feria
Fri 6th December            Sileby           9.30am       Mass (People of the Parish)                     St Nicholas
Sat 7th December          Syston           6.30pm       Mass (Noel Ryan RIP)                               Vigil of 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sun 8th December         Sileby            9.00am       Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                               2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A)
                                        Syston        11.00am        Mass (Maura Flood RIP)
 
Theme of today’s Mass: “The Day of the Lord”: Today we rejoice that the night of our long pilgrimage to God’s eternal city, the new Jerusalem, will soon be over. The Lord’s unending day is dawning. Already, in the words of Isaiah, we see “the mountain of the temple of the Lord, etched against the eastern sky. Let us wake up and stand ready.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Service of Reconciliation: This will be held at the Divine Infant of Prague in Syston on Tuesday 10th December at 7.00pm. There will be three priests in attendance.
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:
Monday 2nd December at 10.30am: Holy Rosary
Wednesday 4th December at 3pm: Sacred Heart
Friday 6th December at 3pm: Divine Mercy
Churches Together in Barrow: There will be an Advent Service at 6pm today Sunday Dec 1st at the Methodist church. All welcome.
Advent Reflections: As usual, the Justice and Peace Group will be producing thought-provoking reflections over the Advent period. You will find the first reflection attached to this newsletter.
Advent Appeal: The young people have chosen to support “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary” as our parish Advent Charity. Please see the attached sheet for details of how we can all help.
National Youth Sunday: Thank you to the young people for the part they played in last Sunday’s Mass. There are several photos from last Sunday’s Youth Mass posted on the website. 
Parish Website: The parish website has now been running for five years. If you have a minute, please look at this “window on parish life” and let us know if there are any items that are inaccurate or out-of-date. Equally, are there any elements that are missing?
Sponsor a Mass Book: As Father John explained last Sunday, we begin today a new year in the Church’s calendar – we are now in Year A for Sunday Masses and Year 2 for weekdays. You may notice that the Mass books today are a different colour from those used last week! 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. 
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  Sincere thanks to all those who worked so hard during the preparation for and the running of yesterday’s Christmas Fayre. There will be an announcement at the end of Mass giving the provisional total raised.
Over 65s Christmas Lunch: This will take place next Sunday 8th December at Beedles Lake Golf Club. The Friends of St Gregory’s will pay the deposit; participants will pay the rest. If you are attending and if you have not already done so, please let Sheila know today what your menu wishes are.
Finances: Collection: 24th November: £125.00. Candles: £3.50. Repository: £50.00. Mass Offerings: £40.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection todayfor Christmas flowers.
PPC Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for this coming Wednesday 4th December at the Bishop Beveridge Club in Barrow after 7.00pm Mass. Today is your last chance to propose an item that you would like to be raised.
First Holy Communion: If there are any children who would like to make their First Holy Communion, please see Fr John or Rebecca. They should be in School Year 3 or above.
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 1st December
Reader: Stephen Ward
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Bridget
Cleaners: Angela & Bron
Sun 8th December
Readers: Isaac Banks
Offertory: The Cafferky Family
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Stephen & Roberta
Cleaners: Angela & Bron

Newsletter 24th November 2019

24/11/2019

 
Sat 23rd November         Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Theo Monteiro RIP)                            Vigil of Christ the King
Sun 24th November        Sileby         9.00am       Mass (The Young People of the Parish)    
                                          Syston       11.00am       Mass (Vera Ryan RIP)                                   CHRIST THE KING
Mon 25th November       Syston         7.00pm       Padre Pio + Word & Communion                   Feria
Tue 26th November         Syston         9.30am       Mass (Joan Bradbury RIP)                            Feria
                                          Sileby         11.30am       Requiem Mass for Beryl Ford
Wed 27th November        Barrow        7.00pm        Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                                   Feria
Thu 28th November         Sileby          9.30am       Word and Sacrament                                     Feria
Fri 29th November           Sileby          9.30am       Mass (Tommy Reilly)                                     Feria
Sat 30th November         Syston         6.30pm       Mass (Roby Abela RIP)                                  Vigil of 1st Sunday of Advent
Sun 1st December            Sileby          9.00am        Mass (Bridie Reilly)                                       1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT
                                         Syston        11.00am        Mass (Seamus Byrne RIP)
 
Theme of today’s Mass: “Christ the King”: We celebrate Christ our anointed king who overcame suffering and death and so brought us out of darkness into his kingdom of light.
National Youth Sunday: Today, on the feast of Christ the King, the Church in England and Wales celebrates National Youth Sunday. On this day we celebrate the young people in our parish and community and all the gifts and talents they share with us. The theme for this year’s NYS is “Significance”, taken from “Christus vivit”,Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation to young people: “For him, you have worth; you are not insignificant. You are important to him, for you are the work of his hands. That is why he is concerned about you and looks to you with affection.” (Christus vivit, 115) Today our young people will be reading, leading the offertory and serving tea and coffee after Mass.
Beryl Ford: The Requiem Mass for Beryl will be held on Tuesday 26th November at 11.30am. Burial to follow in Sileby Cemetery.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Grave Blessing: Today’s Grave Blessing will take place at Syston Cemetery. If you would like Fr John to bless the grave of any of your dear departed, please join him at the entrance to the cemetery at 2.00pm and accompany him to the grave in question. 
Service of Reconciliation: This will be held at the Divine Infant of Prague in Syston on Tuesday 10thDecember at 7.00pm. There will be three priests in attendance.
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 26th at 3.00pm“Divine Mercy” (NB change of time)
Thursday 28th at 3.00pm “Holy Rosary”
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  The Fayre will take place this coming Saturday starting at 10.00am, so could we ask that as many donations as possible are brought in. The Church and Social Centre will open after 9.30am Mass on Friday until 1.00pm and again between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Donations can also be brought in on Saturday morning. As it is a Christmas Fayre items should be of good quality, new or nearly new as people will be, hopefully, buying them for Christmas presents. Stalls will include books and plants, bottles, children’s bran tub, toys, fancy good, children’s chocolate tombola, Christmas gifts, tombola stall and of course our favourite cake stall.  Father Christmas will be arriving at 11.30am. Many thanks.
Over 65s Christmas Lunch: This will take place on Sunday 8th December at Beedles Lake Golf Club. The Friends of St Gregory’s will pay the deposit; participants will pay the rest. If you are attending, please let Sheila know todaywhat your menu wishes are.
Finances: Collection: 17th November: £85.90. Candles: £1.60, Donation: £50.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Second Collection: There will be a second collection next Sunday for Christmas flowers.
PPC Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4thDecember. Please give some thought to any item that you would like to be raised.
Shoebox Appeal: Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, whether by filling the shoeboxes with gifts or donating money towards shipping, we have dropped off the following boxes filled with beautiful Christmas gifts: 2 boxes for 2-4 year old girls ;1 box for 2-4 year old boy; 4 boxes for 5-9 year old girls; 3 boxes for 5-9 year old boys; 2 boxes for 10-14 years old girls; 2 boxes for 10-14 year old boys. This also included £35 generously donated by members of the parish towards shipping.  It means a lot to me and I know it will make some children very, very happy some under-privileged part of the world. (Michelle)
Sun 24th November
Readers: The Young Parishioners
Offertory: The Young Parishioners
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Lisa & Jo
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine
Sun 1st December
Reader: Stephen Ward
Offertory: Veronica Powell & Bron Coleman
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: Sheila & Bridget
Cleaners: Angela & Bron

Newsletter 17th November 2019

16/11/2019

 
Sat 16th November        Syston       6.30pm       Mass (Geraldine Aherne’s intentions)            Vigil of 33rd Sunday
Sun 17th November        Sileby        9.00am       Mass (Parishioners’ deceased relatives and friends)   
                                        Syston       11.00am       Mass (John Talbot RIP)                                    33rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Mon 18th November      Syston        7.00pm        Padre Pio + Word & Communion                     Feria
Tue 19th November        Syston        9.30am       Mass (John & Mary Melly RIP)                       Feria
Wed 20th November      Barrow       7.00pm       Mass (Beryl Ford RIP)                                      Feria
Thu 21st November        Sileby         9.30am       Word and Sacrament                               Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fri 22nd November        Sileby         9.30am       Mass (Stan & Adey Stasior RIP)                     St Cecilia
Sat 23rd November        Syston        6.30pm       Mass (Theo Monteiro RIP)                             Vigil of Christ the King
Sun 24th  November      Sileby         9.00am       Mass (The Young People of the Parish)        CHRIST THE KING 
                                        Syston       11.00am       Mass (Vera Ryan RIP)                
 
Theme of today’s Mass: “The Triumph of God”: The day is coming when all that is evil will be brought to nothing. Already Christ has given us the strength to overcome evil; we receive it in the Eucharist.
Mass intention today: We remember particularly all the friends and relatives of fellow parishioners who have passed away. May they rest in peace.
Beryl Ford: We have been praying for Beryl for some time now. Sadly, she passed away on Wednesday morning. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Grave Blessing: Today’s Grave Blessing will take place at Loughborough Cemetery. If you would like Fr John to bless the grave of any of your dear departed, please join him at the entrance to the cemetery at 2.00pm and accompany him to the grave in question. Next Sunday’s Blessing will be at Syston Cemetery.
Masses for the Dead: During November we remember the Holy Souls at every Mass. If you would like to include someone in the intentions of the Mass, please use one of the “Month of the Holy Souls” envelopes at the back of church. Simply write the name(s) on a slip of paper, place the slip in the envelope, seal the envelope and place it in the basket in front of the altar. Please do not put any money in these envelopes.
If you would like a Mass to be celebrated on a particular day, please use the Mass Intentions envelopes as usual.
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:
Sunday 17th at 3.00pm “Divine Mercy”
Monday 18th at 10.30am “Holy Rosary”
Wednesday 20th at 10.30am “Sacred Heart”
A full diary of devotions for November is posted at the back of church. If you would like to consider hosting one of these devotions at home (as someone already has), please have a word with David Cafferky.
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  The Fayre is fast approaching and will be held on Saturday 30th November, which is two weeksaway. Items for sale are only slowly coming in.  As it is a ChristmasFayre items should be of good quality, new or nearly new, as people will hopefully be buying them for Christmas gifts. Stalls will include books and plants, bottles, children’s bran tub, toys, fancy goods, children’s chocolate tombola, Christmas gifts, tombola stall and of course our favourite cake stall.  So that stall-holders can be assured of items to sell it would be particularly helpful if next Sunday (or anytime during this week) items for the Fancy Goods stall and the Bottle and Chocolate tombolas could be brought in. As well as from yourselves, please ask family and friends if they could also donate. Please leave at the back of Church. Many thanks.
Over 65s Christmas Lunch: This will take place on Sunday 8th December at Beedles Lake Golf Club. The Friends of St Gregory’s will pay the deposit; participants will pay the rest. Please sign up on the list at the back of church.
Finances: Collection: 10th November: £86.30. Candles: £1.40, Mass Offerings: £10.00. thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
PPC Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4th December. Please give some thought to any item that you would like to be raised.
Shoebox Appeal: Many thanks to all who contributed. More details to come.
Faith in Families: Christmas Appeal: details on poster at the back of church and on the parish website. See Roberta for further information.
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 17th November
Reader: Shirley Ratcliffe
Offertory: Paul Carroll & Rosemary McKee
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Monica & Marlene
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine
Sun 24th November
Reader: Katelyn Boland
Offertory: Bridget O’Dwyer & Valerie Walker
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine

Newsletter 10th November 2019

9/11/2019

 
Sat 9th November          Syston       6.30pm        Mass (All the Faithful Departed)            Vigil of 32nd Sunday
Sun 10th November        Sileby        9.00am       Mass (REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY)             32nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                                         Syston       11.00am       Mass (All the Faithful Departed)
Mon 11th November       Syston        7.00pm        Padre Pio + Word & Communion               St Martin of Tours
Tue 12th November         Syston        9.30am       Mass (John Bates RIP)                               St Josaphat
Wed 13th November       Barrow       7.00pm        Mass (Holy Souls)                                      Feria
Thu 14th November        Sileby         9.30am        Word and Sacrament                                  Feria
Fri 15th November          Sileby         9.30am        Mass (Holy Souls)                                      Feria
Sat 16th November         Syston        6.30pm        Mass (Geraldine Aherne’s intentions)      Vigil of 33rd Sunday
Sun 17th November         Sileby         9.00am       Mass (Parishioners’ deceased relatives and friends)   
                                         Syston        11.00am       Mass (John Talbot RIP)                                33rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
 
Theme of today’s Mass: “Such sure hope”: However cruelly the world may treat us, we can always rejoice in the glorious future promised to us by Christ, when we shall be filled with the vision of God’s glory.
Remembrance Sunday: Today is Remembrance Sunday when we pray for those who died or who have suffered as a result of armed conflict. You are invited to write the names of victims on a card (available at the back of church) and place this in the basket at the back of church before Mass. Additional details may be added if you so wish. The basket will be brought up to the altar at the Offertory. “We will remember them.”
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Grave Blessing: Today’s Grave Blessing will take place at SilebyCemetery. If you would like Fr John to bless the grave of any of your dear departed, please join him at the entrance to the cemetery at 2.00pm and accompany him to the grave in question. Next Sunday’s Blessing will be at Loughborough Cemetery.
Masses for the Dead: During November we remember the Holy Souls at every Mass. If you would like to include someone in the intentions of the Mass, please use one of the “Month of the Holy Souls” envelopes at the back of church. Simply write the name(s) on a slip of paper, place the slip in the envelope, seal the envelope and place it in the basket in front of the altar. Please do not put any money in these envelopes.
If you would like a Mass to be celebrated on a particular day, please use the Mass Intentions envelopes as usual,
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:
Sunday 10th at 3.00pm: “Divine Mercy”
Monday 11th at 10.30am “Holy Rosary”  (Dudley Court)
Thursday 14th at 3.00pm “Sacred Heart”
Sunday 17th at 3.00pm “Divine Mercy”
A full diary of devotions for November is posted at the back of church. If you would like to consider hosting one of these devotions at home (as someone already has), please have a word with David Cafferky.
Pizza Evening: On Friday 15th November, 6:30-8:30pm, our young people are invited to an evening of pizza and preparation for Youth Sunday / Feast of Christ the King in the hall. Paul Carroll will be talking to us about the work of “Loughborough Town of Sanctuary”.
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  The fayre will be held on Saturday 30th November, which is three weeksaway. Please bring in your raffle ticket money as soon as possible and any unsold tickets so these can be sold on the day. If you feel able, please consider offering a contribution to the Hamper prize. All the Raffle prizes have now been offered. Many thanks. Details at the back of church.
Over 65s Christmas Lunch: This will take place on Sunday 8th December at Beedles Lake Golf Club. The Friends of St Gregory’s will pay the deposit; participants will pay the rest. Please sign up on the list at the back of church.
Finances: Collection: 3rd November: £121.20. Candles: £5.50, Mass Offerings: £25.00. Smarties (20/10) £12.00. World Missions: £25.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Shoebox Appeal: The completed shoeboxes need to be returned to Michelle no later than 16th November.
Faith in Families: Christmas Appeal: details on poster at the back of church and on the parish website. See Roberta for further information.
Congratulations: To Michelle who was enrolled into the Guild of St Stephen at last Sunday’s Mass.
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 10th November
Reader: Veronica Brown
Offertory: Pauline Sleath & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Bron
Cleaners: Monica & Marlene
Sun 17th November
Reader: Shirley Ratcliffe
Offertory: Paul Carroll & Rosemary McKee
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: Monica & Marlene
Cleaners: Christine & Lorraine

Newsletter 3rd November 2019

3/11/2019

 
Sun 3rd November       Sileby         9.00am       Mass (David Hearn RIP)                                 31st SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                                       Syston       11.00am       Mass (Michael Scanlon’s intentions)
Mon 4th November      Syston         7.00pm       Adoration + Word & Communion                   St Charles Borromeo
Tue 5th November        Syston         9.30am       Mass (John & Catherine Armstrong RIP)      Feria
Wed 6th November      Barrow        7.00pm       Mass (Alexander Kinnear RIP)                      Feria
Thu 7th November        Sileby         9.30am       Word and Sacrament       Feria
Fri 8th November         Sileby         9.30am        Mass (Stan & Adey Stasior RIP)                    Feria
Sat 9th November        Syston        6.30pm        Mass (All the Faithful Departed )                Vigil of 32nd Sunday
Sun 10th November      Sileby        9.00am        Mass (REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY)                 32nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                                       Syston       11.00am        Mass (All the Faithful Departed )
 

Theme of today’s Mass: “Jesus in our midst”: To him the whole world is like a grain of dust that tips the scales or the morning dew that falls. Yet he loves all that exists and he comes to dwell with sinners.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Finances: Collection: 27th October: £83.01. Candles: £2.00, Requiem donation: £150.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Grave Blessing: Today’s Grave Blessing will take place at Barrow Cemetery. If you would like Fr John to bless the grave of any of your dear departed, please join him at the entrance to the cemetery at 2.00pm and accompany him to the grave in question. Next Sunday’s Blessing will be at Sileby Cemetery.
Masses for the Dead: During November we remember the Holy Souls at every Mass. If you would like to include someone in the intentions of the Mass, please use one of the “Month of the Holy Souls” envelopes at the back of church. Simply write the name(s) on a slip of paper, place the slip in the envelope, seal the envelope and place it in the basket in front of the altar. Please do not put any money in these envelopes.
If you would like a Mass to be celebrated on a particular day, please use the Mass Intentions envelopes as usual, indicating when and where you would like the Mass to be said. Please be aware that there are always many requests for Masses at this time of the year and it may not always be possible to secure your preferred date unless you are prepared to “share” with someone else.
Remembrance Sunday: This will be celebrated next Sunday. Parishioners are invited to write the names of those who died in or as a result of war on a card (available at the back of church) and place this in the basket at the back of church before Mass. Additional details may be added if you so wish. The basket will be brought up to the altar at the Offertory.
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:
Monday 4th November at 3.00pm: “Divine Mercy”
Wednesday 6th November at 10.30am: “Sacred Heart”
Saturday 9th November at 10.30am: “Holy Rosary”
Sunday 10th November at 3.00pm: “Divine Mercy”
A full diary of devotions for November is posted at the back of church. If you would like to consider hosting one of these devotions at home (as someone already has), please have a word with David Cafferky.
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  The fayre will be held on Saturday 30th November, which is four weeksaway. Please bring in your raffle ticket money as soon as possible. Please continue bringing in items for sale. Stalls will include books and plants, bottles, children’s bran tub, toys, fancy goods, children’s chocolate tombola, Christmas gifts, tombola stall and of course our favourite cake stall. There will also be a Santa’s Grotto. If you feel able, please consider offering a raffle prize or a contribution to the Hamper prize. Details at the back of church.
Over 65s Christmas Lunch: This will take place on Sunday 8th December at Beedles Lake Golf Club. Please see details at the back of church.
Daisy’s Namibia Trip: The text of Daisy’s talk at last Sunday’s Mass and some of her photos can be found on the parish website.
Shoebox Appeal: The completed shoeboxes need to be returned to Michelle no later than the 16th November.
Faith in Families: Christmas Appeal: details on poster at the back of church and on the parish website. See Roberta for further information.
Congratulations: To Bernadeta and Dave Beecroft whose baby son, Zachary Jerzy (George), was born on Wednesday at 4.43am weighing 7lbs 15oz. There is a picture on the website for you to admire the new arrival.
Sun 3rd November
Reader: Kathryn Timmons
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Monica & Marlene
Sun 10th November
Reader: Veronica Brown
Offertory: The Giacchino Family
Children’s Liturgy: Cath & Lisa
Tea & Coffee: Veronica & Stefania
Cleaners: Monica & Marlene

Newsletter 27th October 2019

27/10/2019

 
Sat 26th October        Syston        6.30pm        Mass (Lindsay Pollard’s intentions)             Vigil of 30th Sunday
Sun 27th October        Sileby         9.00am        Mass (Tommy Reilly)                                     30th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                                      Syston       11.00am       Mass (Barbara Antonini RIP)
Mon 28th October       Syston         7.00pm       Padre Pio + Word and Sacrament                  Feria
Tue 29th October         Syston         9.30am       Mass (Michael Fitzsimon’s intentions)        Feria
Wed 30th October       Barrow         7.00pm       Word and Sacrament                                    Feria
Thu 31st October          Sileby          7.00pm       Mass (Philip Walker RIP)                             VIGIL OF ALL SAINTS
Fri 1st November          Syson          7.00pm       Mass (All Unknown Saints)                         ALL SAINTS (Holyday of Obligation)
Sat 2nd November       Syston         6.30pm       Mass (Thanksgiving to Divine Infant)        Vigil of 31st Sunday
Sun 3rd November       Sileby          9.00am       Mass (David Hearn RIP)                               31st SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
                                      Syston       11.00am        Mass (Michael Scanlon’s intentions)
 
Theme of today’s Mass: “Christ always interceding for us”: Christ who opened his arms on the cross is like Moses whose arms were raised in prayer for his people. Today Christ asks us to join him in continual prayer and never to lose heart.
Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish: Beryl Ford, Bernard Moyers, Patrick Hodgson, Angela Doyle, Ida De Melo, Maurice Nixon, Eva Shirreffs, Stefania Stasior, Irene Pallot.
Finances: Collection: 20th October: £92.86. World Mission Sunday: £76.58. Smarties: (13/10) £11.60. Candles: £2.20. Mass Offerings: £40.00. Many thanks. (Cheques to be made payable to: St Gregory’s RC Church)
Christmas Fayre & Raffle:  The fayre will be held on Saturday 30th November, which is five weeks away. Please bring in your raffle ticket money as soon as possible. Please start collecting and bringing in items for sale. Since it is a Christmas Fayre items should be of good quality, new or nearly new, as people will hopefully be buying them as Christmas presents. Stalls will include books and plants, bottles, children’s bran tub, toys, fancy goods, children’s chocolate tombola, Christmas gifts, tombola stall and of course our favourite cake stall. There will also be a Santa’s Grotto. 
Grave Blessing: On each of the four Sundays in November, Fr John will bless the graves of parishioners as follows: 3rd November - Barrow; 10th November - Sileby; 17th November - Loughborough; 24th November - Syston. If you would like Fr John to bless the grave of any of your dear departed, please join him at the entrance to the appropriate cemetery at 2.00pm and accompany him to the grave in question. 
Masses for the Dead: If you would like a Mass to be celebrated on a particular day, please use the Mass Intentions envelopes as usual, indicating when and where you would like the Mass to be said. Please be aware that there are always many requests for Masses at this time of the year and it may not always be possible to secure your preferred date unless you are prepared to “share” with someone else.
Remembrance Sunday: This will be celebrated on November 10th. Parishioners are invited to write the names of those who died in or as a result of war on a card and place this in the basket at the back of church. Additional details may be added; for example, age, regiment (if applicable) and where they died. The basket will be brought up to the altar at the Offertory.
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 29th October at 3.00pm: “Divine Mercy”.
Friday 1st November at 3.00pm: “Holy Rosary”.
A full diary of devotions for November is posted at the back of church. If you would like to consider hosting one of these devotions at home (as someone already has), please have a word with David Cafferky.
Home Blessing: Have you ever thought about having your home blessed? Please see Fr John if you would like to arrange this.
Altar Servers: Please stay behind after Mass today so that we can know how many new cassocks we need to order. 
Mary’s Meals: On Monday 14th October, eighteen filled backpacks were collected by courier for Mary's Meals. Thanks to all who supported the parish charity over the past two years.
Shoebox Appeal: If you feel able, please support the shoebox scheme (samaritans-purse.org.uk/occ). See poster on the notice board for all relevant details. The completed shoeboxes need to be returned to Michelle no later than the 16thNovember.
Faith in Families: Christmas Appeal: details on poster at the back of church and on the parish website. See Roberta for further information.
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 27th October
Reader: Paul Carroll
Offertory: Brian & Shirley Ratcliffe
Children’s Liturgy: Roberta & Pam
Tea & Coffee: David & Abigail
Cleaners: Bron & Veronica
Sun 3rd November
Reader: Kathryn Timmons
Offertory: Pat Gibson & Muriel Barfield
Children’s Liturgy: Lorraine & Rebecca
Tea & Coffee: Dave & Cath
Cleaners: Monica & Marlene
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