Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

Cycle A – 22nd June to 28th June 2008

We are to fear and love God above all things. So often, we Christians are in situations where we are called to speak words from the Lord’s teachings to our government, our church, our family or our friends. Yet we are often afraid to do so because of possible rejection and persecution or simply the fear of being made to feel foolish. So often we keep our mouths shut and hide in the safety of silence because we shy away from tensions. We do not have the courage to be truthful.

If we meet opposition when we proclaim the Good News of God’s love for all people and the justice and righteousness that the kingdom of God will bring, we have nothing to fear. For we know that we are under the loving protection of a God who cares for every sparrow that falls from the sky and even knows exactly how many hairs there are on our head.

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As the Ministers of Communion leave with Holy Communion for the sick:
As you take this Holy Communion to our brothers and sisters who cannot be here with us, may they know the Lord’s continuing care for all who suffer.

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Baptism Congratulations: Welcome to Isobel Skye Poirrier who was baptised here last week and congratulations to parents Simon and Amanda.

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Anniversaries Occurring About This Time: Don Schott, Joe Gill, Ellen Couldwell (22nd) Monica Hepplewhite (23rd) Sean Betty, Agnes Early (24th) Janet Marsden (25th) John Savage, Mary Kartawick, Paddy Dalyy (26th) Vincent Savage (27th) James Patrick Hughes (28th).

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We Pray for: Paul Rawsthorne, Michael Keaveney, Ruth Coombs, Ester Doyle, Joan Wallace, Eric and all those who have died recently.

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Please pray for: Catherine Barrett, John Connell, 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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Appeal - All Masses this Weekend
This weekend we welcome Sr Sujata & Sr Gabriela who will be making an appeal on behalf of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit. The Sisters work takes them to many parts of Africa, North & South America, Asia and the Pacific and also Europe. Their mission is to work with marginalised families, women, children, youth, the aged and the sick and dying. Please do offer Sr Sujata and Sr Gabriela - who will be speaking at the Polish Mass, a warm welcome and your most generous support.

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There will be a retiring collection at all Masses next weekend in support of Peter’s Pence

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
This will now take place at 11.30am until 12.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday instead of in the afternoon.

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The Keeping In Touch (KIT) Initiative - A Lay-Led Ministry
The first Keeping In Touch (KIT) group meeting has now taken place and we would like to take this opportunity to thank those who attended and hope that they found it to be useful.  The second meeting will be on Tuesday 24th June at 7.30pm in the Houlden Hall, and the topic under consideration will be “Exploring the Catholic Faith”. More information can be found on the leaflets and posters at the back of the Cathedral. If you know anyone who may be interested in these events, please take extra leaflets and feel free to invite them along.

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Lectio Divina - House Groups
House groups meet regularly in the homes of parishioners in several locations around Sheffield. The groups pray with scripture using the method of Lectio Divina and grow in faith together. New members are always welcome. If you're interested, pick up a form at the back of the Cathedral or contact Gerard Stephens (01709 720156) for more information. Guides to Lectio Divina are also available at the back of the Cathedral.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Patron of the Diocese of Hallam
Friday 27th June
The Novena which began on the 17th June will be concluded on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help during the celebration of the 8am and the 12.45pm Masses.
There will be a sung Latin Mass (1962 Rite) in the Cathedral at 5.30pm

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Baptism Preparation Course 22nd & 29th June
This will take place at 3pm in the Parish Room. If you wish to have your child baptised please ask one of the priests for an enrolment form.

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Youth 2000 - Wednesday 2nd July
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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Annual Deanery Lourdes Mass - Saturday 5th July
The Mass is to be hosted by St Mary’s High Green at 2pm and will also include Anointing of the Sick. The church hall will be used instead of the church as this provides easy wheelchair access from the car park and also has full disabled facilities. Would St Marie’s home visitors and Eucharistic Ministers please let the Cathedral Office know if any of the sick or housebound they visit would like to go.

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First Holy Communion - Sunday 6th July
Seventeen of our young people - and their parents, have been preparing for First Holy Communion which takes place very soon. This is a very special time for them all and you are asked to support them with your prayers.

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Working for the Poor - Monday 7th July
CAFOD believes that CAMPAIGNING is a very effective way of helping the poor. You are invited to an evening at St Francis of Assisi Church, 277 Sandygate Road, S10 5SD at 7.30 pm to find out why CAFOD campaigns. Find out how we can use our pens, paper and emails to help poor people whose lives and environments are blighted by mining for the oil, gold and other metals we buy.

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Padley 2008 - Sunday 13th July
A call to young people and the young at heart to join a group of people walking together on the Diocesan Pilgrimage through Padley Gorge to Padley Chapel. Prayer, reflection and singing along the way and a picnic (bring your own food). Mass will be celebrated at 3.30pm. Meet at 12.30pm in the NT Car Park, Longshaw Estate. Under 12s to be accompanied by a responsible adult and under 18s must have parent/guardian consent. Forms from clare_a_lees@hotmail.co.uk (should read clare_a_lees). Appropriate footwear and clothing for outdoors is absolutely essential although, there is always the possibility of cancellation due to weather conditions.

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Vacancies
All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield requires 4 (FOUR) Teaching & Learning Assistants. 37 hours per week for 39 weeks. Full details are on the notice board.

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St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Buxton requires a Headteacher for January 2009.  Salary range L19-L25.  Further details on the church notice board or from the school on 01298 23167 or enquiries@st-thomasmore.derbyshire.sch.uk

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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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Sunday Teas
Did you know that tea & coffee is served in the Houlden Hall after the 10.30am Sunday Mass? You are most welcome to pop in for some light refreshment before making your way home. Teas are also served after the 12.30pm Polish Mass.