Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

Cycle A – 20th January to 26th January 2008

A WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

2008 is a special year, marking the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme this year is “Pray Without Ceasing” and is encouraged not only for the eight days of the octave leading up to the Conversion of St Paul - January 25th , but for the whole year ahead so that together the Christian Churches may seek peace and reconciliation both within the Church and the world.
Lord, take me where you want me to go.
Let me meet who you want me to meet.
Tell me what you want me to say.
Help me not to get in your way.
Amen
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As the Ministers of Communion leave with Holy Communion for the sick:
Christ the Lamb of God has fed us once more; take this holy sacrament to comfort and strengthen our absent brothers and sisters.
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Please pray for: John Connell, Kath Jarman, Alice Green, Betty de Soysa, John Castley, Margaret Ryan, Ruth Bleakley, Lynne Todd, John Ashton, Margaret Lamb, Irene Kielbus, Doreen Boyden, Norman Upton, Brian Holt, Arnold Congreave, Paul Faller, Jean & Eric Addington, Kathryn Broughton, Brenda Vimpany, Barry Hunt, Lisa Monks, Anne Payne, Damien Osako, Bernadette Farrell, Jean O’Callaghan, John Douglas, Lesley Harrison, Betty Hebden, Jan Jennings, Martin McDermott and all those who are suffering mentally, emotionally or physically.
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We Pray for: Jack Reilly, Fr Martin Farragher, James (Joe) Moffatt and all those who have died recently.
Anniversaries Occurring About This Time: Clifford Sinden, Mary Percival, Kathleen Cleary, Geoffrey Rodgers (20th), Florence Shillingford (21st), Bernard Giles Snr, Dennis Beet, Andrew Gallacher (22nd), Ron Smith, Arthur Almeida (23rd), Sean Brophy, Evelyn Rae, Raymond Hinchcliffe (24th), Ruth Shaw (25th), Mary Martin, Peter Greatwood, Irma Maliandi (26th).
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St Anthony’s Bread - January
As yet there are no suggestions of a local charity to be supported in January. Please contact Marie with your nominations as soon as possible
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Alms Giving During the Season of Lent.
In 2007 the parish nominated The Smile Train, a charity providing medical help for children on the African continent born with a cleft lip, to receive the Lenten Alms. With the season of Lent starting early this year we need to begin receiving nominations now for the Alms giving in 2008. Three nominations have already been put forward and any further suggestions should be given to Cathedral House by 17/18th January so that a decision can be made by the parish the following week.
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Diary for January 2008
Sunday 20th January - Weekend of Christian Unity. Rev Bob Heathcote will speak at the 10.30am Mass and Mr Philip Baiden will speak at the 6.30pm Mass. Both are from our neighbour, the Central United Reformed Church.

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W/E 26th/27th January - Looking After Our Children & Vulnerable Members of Our Community. Lisa Markham Diocesan CPO will be speaking at all Masses.

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First Holy Communion
Our team of catechists who have prepared children for their First Holy Communion have given great service to the parish over the years and I am very grateful for their commitment and good work. Recently they have each needed to make new commitments in other areas of their lives and I support them in their request to step down from their work as catechists. We are therefore seeking new volunteers to come forward and undergo preparation and training during the New Year and Spring and begin the First Holy Communion programme during the summer so that the children can make their First Holy Communion in the autumn. If you are able to become involved with the preparation for and running of the First Holy Communion programme please contact Fr Craig Fitzpatrick on 0114 272 2522 or by email at frcraig.fitzpatrick@stmariecathedral.org

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Day for Catechists - Saturday 26th January
Please note that this event has been postponed until after the Assembly. A new date will be given shortly. Please contact Mary Dolan in the Adult Education Office at the Pastoral Centre on 0114 256 6410 if you have any questions or queries
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Latin Mass - Saturday 26th January
The 12.30pm Mass will be celebrated in Latin by Fr Martin Clayton of St Mary’s High Green.
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Keeping In Touch
The Keeping In Touch (KIT) initiative is a lay-led ministry that was originally established in the Portsmouth diocese. It is designed to reach out to all local Catholics, whether or not they go to Church, allowing them to explore their faith, ask questions, raise issues and deal with difficulties without the need to commit themselves to anything. KIT is different from Journey in Faith in that it is aimed at existing Catholics, rather than those wishing to become Catholics. The initiative combines a series of small group meetings with home visits and we are hoping to launch KIT in the Parish this summer. The first stage is to establish a KIT Team whose members will be responsible for organising and running the series of group meetings and/or carrying out home visits. A meeting is taking place at Cathedral House on Wednesday 30 January at 6.30 pm to decide on the dates and organisation of the group meetings and anyone interested in joining the KIT Team is invited to come along to find out more. A leaflet is available at the back of the Cathedral and we would ask for the reply slip to be completed and returned to Cathedral House as soon as possible.

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Mardi Gras Party - Saturday 2nd February
Featuring Lee Jon - vocal entertainer. St Vincent's CMS Club, Solly St,
Sheffield. £3.00 Adults, Children Free. A Fitzpatrick 07977 327817
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Lenten Lunches - Beginning Ash Wednesday 6th February
A Lenten Lunch of cheese, bread roll and soup will be served in the Parish Room after the 12.45pm Mass on Wednesday’s during Lent. There will be NO Lenten Lunch on Wednesday 13th February and 12th March as the Parish Room is in use.
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Hallam Ascent - Wednesday 6th February
The next meeting will be held in the Assisi Hall at St Francis of Assisi, Sandygate Road on Ash Wednesday 6 February after the 12.00noon Mass. It will take the form of a Soup and Bread Lunch in aid of the Rainbows Children’s Charity (a favourite of Bishop John). Suggested minimum donation £3 but there will also be a Bring & Buy Sale, so please bring your wallets and purses! John Green 0114 230 7768
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Help Needed with the Rite of Election - Sunday 10th February
This is a Diocesan celebration which is held at the Cathedral on the afternoon of the First Sunday of Lent. Its purpose is to enable Bishop John to meet and encourage all who are being prepared for Adult Baptism of Reception into the Catholic Church. We need volunteers to help welcome and register those who arrive for the service and also some help with providing refreshments after the service. If you can help please contact Fr Desmond as soon as possible.
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CURSILLO - An Experience in Christian Living - 17th to 20th April
The next Hallam Cursillo will take place at Whirlow Grange Conference Centre, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield. For further details contact Elizabeth Corcoran on 0114 236 9675
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Deanery Quiet Day - Sunday 13th April
Once again, our Quiet Day will take place at Mount St Mary’s, Spinkhill from 9.30am to 5pm. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. The cost is £10 - children go free. Please see the notice board for more details and how to book