Sunday (24th in Ordinary Time): First Reading was Isiah 50:5-9. Responsorial Psalm was Number 114 "I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living." Second Reading was James 2:14-18, and the reading from the Holy Gospel was Mark 8:27-35. The Service next Sunday (25th in Ordinary Time) is at 9.30am.The mid-week service (Feria) is at 9.30am on Thursday.
DROP-IN SESSION:
A drop-in session is held at the back of church between 10.00am and 11.45am every Tuesday for anyone wanting information about the church, its activities, or simply for a natter and a cup of coffee. The church itself will be open at the same time for anyone wishing to view or simply sit for a few moments in quiet reflection. The tote will be drawn at 11.30am, last weeks winner was number 42.
SUMMER FAYRE:
See below - fame at last, the report published in last Fridays edition of the Barnsley Chronicle.
St Matthews Festival -Carver Street, Saturday 26th September at 12 noon.There will be a Solemn Pontifical Mass and Procession. The celebrant and preacher will be the Bishop of Burnley.
Mission Partnership Social Event - Friday 2nd October at 7.00pm in the Parish Rooms Handsworth. There will be pie&peas and a quiz.