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
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
