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This week in brief.... w/c 3rd Sept

9/3/2018

Sundays Best - A Pick of the Readings
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 14
Lord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain?
He who walks without fault;
he who acts with justice
and speaks the truth from his heart.
Response:The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
He who does no wrong to his brother,
who casts no slur on his neighbour,
who holds the godless in disdain,
but honours those who fear the Lord.
Response:The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
He who keeps his pledge, come what may;
who takes no interest on a loan
and accepts no bribes against the innocent.
Such a man will stand firm for ever.
Response:The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

Second Reading: James 1:17-18. 21-22. 27
A reading from the letter of St James.
It is all that is good, everything that is perfect, which is given us from above; it comes down from the Father of all light; with him there is no such thing as alteration, no shadow of a change. By his own choice he made us his children by the message of the truth so that we should be a sort of first-fruits of all that he had created. Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls....
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Weekly Calendar
Parish Mass Sunday 9.30am.
Coffee Morning Tuesday from 10.00am.
Communion (Feria) Thursday 9.30am .
Advance Notices
PCC meeting 10th Sept 7.00pm
Common Fund Roadshow 11th Sept 7.00pm at Tankersley Manor (both Bishops present).

This Week in perspective 22/07/18

7/22/2018

Sundays Best - A Pick of the Readings
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22
The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
where he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me,
to revive my drooping spirit.
Response: The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
He guides me along the right path;
he is true to his name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness
no evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff;
with these you give me comfort.
Response: The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
You have prepared a banquet for me
in the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
my cup is overflowing.
Response: The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians.
In Christ Jesus, you that used to be so far apart from us have been brought very close, by the blood of Christ. For he is the peace between us, and has made the two into one and broken down the barrier which used to keep them apart, actually destroying in his own person the hostility caused by the rules and decrees of the Law. This was to create one single New Man in himself out of the two of them and by restoring peace through the cross, to unite them both in a single Body and reconcile them with God. In his own person he killed the hostility. Later he came to bring the good news of peace, peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near at hand. Through him, both of us have in the one Spirit our way to come to the Father.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Calendar
Coffee Morning Tuesday from 10.00am
Said Mass Thursday 9.15am (SS Joachim & Anne)

The Year so far

7/21/2018

View the slideshow below to catch up with our various projects and events to support and maintain the church.

Easter Message

3/30/2018

As I write this, we are already in that point of the Church’s year which is known as “Holy Week”. Although Christmas tends to be a bigger event in our country, for Christians this week is right at the heart of our faith. The main days are: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. On the Thursday we remember the way in which Jesus gives us the example of loving service in the washing of his disciples’ feet. Even the Son of God did not consider himself too high and mighty to attend to people’s needs in a caring way. He also gave his disciples a “New Commandment” by which Christians promise to live by putting love at the centre of everything they do. Good Friday recalls the sacrifice Jesus made for the sake of truth and justice in the face of all opposition. If it were not for Easter and its message of new life, this Friday would be the bleakest of days.The first Easter began with an empty tomb and some very perplexed disciples. It was only later that they began to experience that Jesus was alive and that this was no mere figment of imagination. God is the giver of life and our human story does not end in death. Many who were sceptical about the message of the Resurrection came to believe as they experienced for themselves the life which could not be contained in a tomb. The stone was rolled away from the tomb not just for them but for us also. If we are open to the Easter message then it becomes a new beginning for us too; a source of hope and joy. So Happy Easter! Father Richard.

Newsletter w/c 25th February 2018

2/27/2018

NOTICES:
The next meeting of the PCC will be held on Monday 12th March 2018.
Our coffee mornings continue to be held each Tuesday from 10.00am in the meeting area at the back of church. All are welcome to attend. Come along to meet your friends or make new ones.

SERVICES:
Thursday 1st March 9.15am - Stations of the Cross & Feria
Sunday 4th March 9.30am - Parish Mass

LATEST READINGS:
First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2. 9-13.15-18
A reading from the book of Genesis.
God put Abraham to the test. “Abraham, Abraham” he called. “Here I am” he replied. “Take your son,” God said “your only child Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah....
Second Reading: Romans 8:31-34
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans.
With God on our side who can be against us? Since God did not spare his own Son, but gave him up to benefit us all, we may be certain, after such a gift, that he will not refuse anything he can give. Could anyone accuse those that God has chosen....
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became dazzlingly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus. Then Peter spoke to Jesus....

Newsletter 18th February 2018

2/19/2018

NOTICES:
Our weekly Coffee Morning will again take place in the meeting area at the back of church this coming Tuesday. Come along to have a chat with your friends or make new ones! If you just wish to sit in quiet reflection, the main body of the church will be open at the same time. Advance warning that the next PCC meeting will take place on Monday 12th March 2018.
SERVICES:
Thursday 22nd Feb 9.15am Stations of the Cross followed by Feria at 9.30am
Sunday 25th Feb 9.30am Parish Mass.
READINGS:
First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15
A reading from the book of Genesis.
God spoke to Noah and his sons, “See, I establish my Covenant with you, and with your descendants after you; also with every living creature to be found with you, birds, cattle and every wild beast with you: everything that came out of the ark....
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22
A reading from the first letter of St Peter.
Christ himself, innocent though he was, died once for sins, died for the guilty, to lead us to God. In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life, and, in the spirit, he went to preach to the spirits in prison. Now it was long ago, when Noah was still building that ark which saved only a small group of eight people “by water”, and when God was still waiting patiently....
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him......

New Year Message from Fr Richard

1/15/2018

I hope that everyone who sees this will have enjoyed a happy Christmas and that the New Year will have had a good beginning. Although Christmas is now over we still display the Nativity scene in church, showing the images of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, together with the Magi (Wise Men). These are on show up to and including Friday 2 February, the date on which the Presentation of Christ (Candlemass) is celebrated.
Candlemass recalls the account in the Bible (Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 2, from verse 22) where the child Jesus is presented in the Temple in Jerusalem in accordance with Jewish custom. There he was recognised by two elderly and faithful people - Simeon and Anna - for who he really was. Simeon spoke the prophesy that Jesus would have a profound effect in Israel and beyond. He also hinted to his mother, Mary, that Jesus would suffer in the process and that she, in her heart, would suffer with him.
We read in the gospels of how Jesus offered his time and his gifts generously and unceasingly to all those who came looking for him. He opened the eyes of the blind, brought healing to lepers and forgiveness to sinners. He was a light in the darkness of people’s lives. The candles that are carried into church on the feast of Candlemass remind us of this light of hope. Jesus continues to bring light in our darkness. Although he was put to death on a cross, his rising to new life means that the darkness cannot overcome the life and love that came into our world on that first Christmas.
Life is a mixture of struggles and consolations and no doubt we shall continue to recognise this over the year that has recently begun. The Christian faith does not pretend that life can be easy if you only believe the right things. What it does offer though is a sense of hope and a light in the darkness to guide us. I pray that we may become more aware of that guiding light so that whatever life brings, we shall know the steadfast love and mercy of God.
Best Wishes
Fr Richard

Newsletter 14th January 2018

1/15/2018

NOTICES:
The next meeting of the Parochial Church Council will take place on Monday 22nd January at 7.00pm.
Our weekly Coffee Morning will again take place in the meeting area at the back of church this coming Tuesday. Come along to have a chat with your friends or make new ones! If you just wish to sit in quiet reflection, the main body of the church will be open at the same time.

SERVICES THIS WEEK:
Thursday 9.30am Feria
Sunday 9.30am Parish Mass

LATEST READINGS:
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3-10. 19
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
Samuel was lying in the sanctuary of the Lord where the ark of God was, when the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!” He answered, “Here I am.” Then he ran to Eli and said....
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15. 17-20
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians.
The body is not meant for fornication; it is for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. God who raised the Lord from the dead, will by his power raise us up too. You know, surely, that your bodies are members making up the body of Christ; anyone who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him....
Gospel: John 1:35-42
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
As John stood with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared hard at him and said, “Look, there is the lamb of God.” Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, “What do you want?” They answered....

Newsletter 26th November 2017

11/28/2017

EVENTS:
Get into the Christmas spirit early! Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Brass Concert on Thursday 14th December priced £6.00. A mix of carols and contemporary music will be played by Worsbrough Brass. Doors open at 7.00pm. Refreshments will be provided.- see the poster below for full details.
SERVICES:
Thursday 30th November Feria 9.30am.
Sunday 2nd December Parish Mass 9.30am.
LATEST READINGS:
First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12. 15-17
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The Lord says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when he stands up in the middle of his scattered sheep, so shall I keep my sheep in view....
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22
The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
where he gives me repose.
Response: The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26. 28
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians.
Christ has been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep. Death came through one man and in the same way the resurrection of the dead has come through one man. Just as all men die in Adam, so all men will be brought to life in Christ....
Gospel: Matthew 25:31 -46
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats....

Newsletter 5th November 2017

11/6/2017

EVENTS:
The Autumn Fayre will be held this coming Saturday - see the poster above for full details.
A new musical The Power & the Glory will have it'd premiere at the Playhouse in Wombwell.
See the poster below for full details.
SERVICES:
Thursday 9th November Feria 9.30am.
Sunday 12th November 9.30am. Joint Service to be held at St Peters followed by a walk to the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday.
LATEST READINGS:
First Reading: Malachi 1:14-2:2. 8-10
A reading from the prophet Malachi.
I am a great king, says the Lord of hosts, and my name is feared throughout the nations. And now, priests, this warning is for you. If you do not listen, if you do not find it in your heart to glorify my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send the curse on you and curse your very blessing....
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130
O Lord, my heart is not proud
                nor haughty my eyes.
                I have not gone after things too great
                nor marvels beyond me.
Response: Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9. 13
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
Like a mother feeding and looking after her own children, we felt so devoted and protective towards you, and had come to love you so much, that we were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives as well....
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Addressing the people and his disciples Jesus said, “The scribes and the Pharisees occupy the chair of Moses. You must therefore do what they tell you and listen to what they say....