Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

Cycle A – 25thMay to 31st May 2008

Today’s feast, the Body and Blood of Christ, celebrates this gift of the Eucharist. It gives us the opportunity to think about what happens when we celebrate the Eucharist and to remember what makes it so special. It is easy to take the liturgy and sacrament for granted: they become familiar and perhaps even uninspiring. But by allowing this familiarity to make us numb to the amazing gift of the Eucharist, we can also take Christ’s sacrifice for granted.

Let us use today as a real chance to refresh our sense of the sacrament and above all to give thanks for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, and for the Eucharist which allows us to become one and to gain eternal life.

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As the Ministers of Communion leave with Holy Communion for the sick:
As you take the body of the Lord to our sisters and brothers, may this gift bring comfort to all who receive it.

Wedding Congratulations: To Jackie Mahon and James Goddard who were married here on Friday. We wish them every happiness in their life together.

Please pray for: John Connell, 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.

We Pray for: Ben Casey, Nan Donnan and all those who have died recently.

Anniversaries Occurring About This Time: Ronaldo Karunungan (25th) Una Bows (26th) Clement Cleary (27th) Cyril Smith, Hannah Stevenson (28th) Videl Williams, Daniel Hayes (29th) Eva Campbell (30th) Kathleen Bond, Fred Stockley (31st).

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Our House Groups - A Second Chance to Join!
You can now sign up to join our new house groups at the end of all Masses, ask for a form at the desk at the back of the Cathedral. The groups meet regularly in several locations around the city, so there is probably one near you. They pray together using the Gospel. New members are warmly welcomed and you don't need any special knowledge or experience. You can also join or get further information by contacting Gerard Stephens at gerard.stephens@stmariecathedral.org or 01709 720156.

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St Marie's Justice & Peace Network
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. Philip

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The Keeping In Touch (KIT) Initiative - A Lay-Led Ministry
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. The initiative will be launched this summer with a series of small group meetings will be taking place during June & July - more information on these will be issued closer to the date.  In the meantime, anyone interested in assisting the KIT Team with these meetings, by helping to serve refreshments or working with one of the groups, is invited to contact Fr Craig Fitzpatrick at Cathedral House before the end of May.

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Diocese of Hallam Corpus Christi Procession - Sunday 25th May
St Anne’s, Burgwallis Hall, Nr Doncaster 3pm. For more details contact 01302 700319. Ample parking at the Burgwallis Club.

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Youth 2000 - Wednesday 4th June
The second of what will hopefully become a fortnightly Eucharistic Adoration prayer meeting at St Maries Cathedral for young adults. The meeting will consist of praise and worship and praying the rosary before the Blessed Sacrament. After the meeting we’ll head off for a drink and conversation in a nearby pub! Any queries or questions please contact Helen Burke at burkey_rc@hotmail.com"

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Hallam Ascent - Wednesday 4th June
From 1.45pm to 3.45pm at Highbury Convent Sandygate Road Sheffield

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World Youth Day: Fund Raiser - Friday 6th June
Hosted by Vincent’s CMS, Solly Street. Live music, shared supper, raffle & Whiskey Draw. Beginning at 8pm. Tickets £2 Adults - children free. All welcome.

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Sacred Heart International Festival 2008 - 6th, 7th & 8th June
Friday: Music for a Summer Evening Tickets £6. Saturday: (Hall - Ripley Street) Refreshments, gifts, fair trade goods. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June (church): international displays, art work, quilted banners. More details on the notice board.

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Deanery Readers Renewal Days - Saturday 7th June
St Mary’s Penistone 10.30am to 1pm. Please let the Cathedral Office know if you would like to attend by Monday 2nd June.

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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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WEI CHEN
“I come from China and I am a student at Sheffield Hallam University. I am looking for accommodation to commence from 30th June”.
If anyone can help Wei Chen please contact the Cathedral Office.

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Safari Supper - Friday 13th June
Once again, we take to the well known route with our friends from the city centre churches. The evening starts at St Matthew’s, Carver Street at 6pm and moves on to CURC, then the Anglican Cathedral, Victoria Hall Methodist Church and finally St Marie’s. If you would like to take part please let the Cathedral office know as soon as possible to allow for catering.

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Hallam Diocese Walsingham Pilgrimage - Saturday 28th June 2008
The 28th annual pilgrimage will be led by Rt Rev John Rawsthorne, Bishop of Hallam. Coaches depart from Pond Hill at 8.30am - return time approximately 9.30pm. Fare: adults £11.50; students £6.50 - all bookings will require a deposit of £5.00: cheques should be made payable to HWDP. Tickets from Joseph Durham on 0114 231 1494. Please see the poster for the day’s itinerary.

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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

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Repository & ‘Table Top’ Sale
Many thanks to the volunteers that have helped to sort out and sell the various non-religious items that have been reclaimed from the Hallam Book shop. We still have a quantity of goods left and would ask for any help you are able to give over the next week. All the religious items will go on the newly formed Repository at the back of the Cathedral. If you are able to help in the Repository before/after any of the weekday or weekend Masses please give your name and a contact number to one of the priests or contact Marie in the office. We can then begin to stock the Repository with the relevant Catholic material that you regularly ask for.