Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

Cycle A – 4th to 10th May 2008

Communications Sunday Prayer

O God, whose word is truth
and in whose light we see light,
guide those who tell the story of our times
through word and image.
Make them seekers after truth
and advocates of human dignity.
Grant discernment to all who rely on their labours,
and, as we confront the pain and promise of this world,
awaken in us a sense of wonder at your presence
and of longing for your peace.

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Please pray for: Eric, Sandra Caesar, Nigel, Earl Jesse Stevens, Alice Green, Betty de Soysa, John Castley, Margaret Ryan, Lynne Todd, John Ashton, Margaret Lamb, Irene Kielbus, Doreen Boyden, Norman Upton, Brian Holt, Jean & Eric Addington, Kathryn Broughton, Bryan 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: Lucy Carlin, Mary Everest, Elizabeth Dermody and all those who have died recently.

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Anniversaries Occurring About This Time: Lucy Lobo, Pauline Pinnock, William (Billy) Mulcrone (4th) Miranda Fidler, Reginald Dixon, Reg Loomes (5th) Orlando Bayot, Winifred Perry, Marjorie Saunders (6th) Sister Gabriel Lynch D.C, Mary Griffith, George Griffith (7th) Marion Hepplewhite, George Denby (8th) Mary Macdonald, Johnnie Durkin, Lennerd Horn (9th) Ellen McGlacken, Paddy Hayes (10th).

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Traidcraft Stall - This Weekend!
Your chance once again to stock up on all your favourite fairly traded products.

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Sheffield North Deanery Youth Worker
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Lees as the deanery’s Youth Worker. She will complete this present academic year with the ‘In Reality’ Team before commencing the three year contract with our deanery. Fr Chris

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Thank You from Fr Leonard
Do you remember St Marie’s collecting pencils during last summer? Well, they have reached their destination - see the poster Fr Leonard sent us from the children in Uganda, thanking everyone for their support.

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Lectio Divina: Listen with the Ear of Your Heart
Lectio Divina (meaning "holy reading" or "meditative reading") is an ancient method of prayer that allows us to draw closer to God through the slow and prayerful reading of Scripture. Look out for a leaflet with this newsletter that tells you more about it and how to do it. The house groups here at St Marie's do Lectio Divina together. For details about the house groups, pick up a form at the back of the cathedral or contact Gerard Stephens (01709 720156) and look out for more info’ over the coming weeks.

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Aid to the Church in Need: Day of Prayer for China - Saturday 10th May
At the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AE. Starting at 10am with a Sung Mass. The day includes a report by John Pontifex following his recent trip to China and guest speaker Fr Samer Nassif from Lebanon. This event is free and more details can be found at www.acnuk.org All very welcome

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“A Welcoming for Catholics from Overseas” - Saturday 10th May
Organised by the Sheffield North Deanery, a Pastoral Care Workshop is taking place at Sacred Heart Parish Hall Ripley Street from 2pm to 4pm. Representation from St Marie’s to give details of how we ‘do it’ would be greatly appreciated. More details are available on the notice board.

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Sharing Your Faith: Pentecost: Public Witness - Saturday 10th May
2.30pm to 4pm in Barkers Pool, Sheffield. This is a united faith event organised by the Salvation Army. Many thanks to those who have volunteered to represent St Marie’s on the organisation team. Please do give your support to this event.

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Pilgrimage to Mount Grace Priory & Lady Chapel - Saturday 10th May
Located at Osmotherley North Yorkshire, this is the best preserved Carthusian Monastery in England. Vigil Mass in the 600 years old Lady Chapel at 3.30pm. Coaches leave Pond Hill at 8.30am; return 8.15pm. Fare £12. Organised by the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary. D.Gerrard. Tel: 0114 2682984.

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St Marie's Justice & Peace Network
Monday 12th May LIFE - (A pro-life charity). Facilitator: Eileen Maher of LIFE
Tuesday 3rd June Asylum Seeker Support. Facilitator: Philip Jakob
TBC The Soup Run. Facilitators: Francis & Colin Taylor
All meetings will take place at 7.30pm in the Parish Room. Please enter via the door at the corner of Norfolk Row & Norfolk Street (opposite Coventry Building Society).
If you are still interested but unable to attend the meeting please let me know or if you have changed your mind and no longer wish to be contacted in this regard.

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Deanery Readers Renewal Days - Saturday 17th May & Saturday 7th June
Readers from all the parishes of North Sheffield are being invited to a special Reader Renewal Day.  It is very important that all who read at Mass take this opportunity to improve their understanding of this special ministry.  There is a choice of Saturday 17th May at St Francis Crosspool in the afternoon or Saturday 7th June at St Mary’s Penistone in the morning. Would all readers please collect their personal letter from the back of the Cathedral and contact the Cathedral office to book a place. If you would like to become a reader at St Marie’s would you also contact the office. Bishop John will preside at a celebration later in the year to commission all those who attend.  

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Sacred Art of Living and Dying - Monday 9th June
How can you best support a dying friend or relative when your own world has been turned upside down? When someone is struggling with emotional and spiritual pain, what kinds of tools might help? How can we prepare throughout our lifetime for our dying? Acclaimed author and teacher Richard Groves is at Whirlow Grange Christian Spirituality Centre for one day from 9.30 am - 4.00 pm to present an introductory programme to look at the relationship between suffering, grief, meaning, forgiveness and hope. This invitation is not only for professionals but for carers, volunteers and anyone with an interest in how the dying can become our teachers. The cost is £25 including lunch. Please see the poster for full details and ask for a booking form".

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The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Bill will be debated by Members of Parliament imminently. It is designed to increase experiments on vulnerable human embryos. It will also extend experiments such as making cloned embryos and animal-human hybrids. In addition, a child's need for a father will not be recognised for test-tube babies under this bill. Within the same bill, pro-abortion MPs want to widen the law on abortion. Please phone your MP at the House of Commons on 020 7219 3000 to ask him/her to vote against this bill. For a detailed briefing "Lobbying your MP on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill" contact SPUC on 020 7091 7091 or email lizfoody@spuc.org,uk

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UPDATING THE CATHEDRAL’S RECORDS
Family life seems to have change automatically built into it. To keep up to date with the details of all St Marie’s parishioners, we would like you to help by completing one of the blue forms you will receive with your newsletter. If you are a ‘regular’ here then do tell us (or confirm) your details. Please do not leave your forms in the Cathedral; either hand them to the priest or put them through the letter box at Cathedral House. We look forward to hearing from you!! Marie & Lynne

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Catholic Singles
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk