The Sick: The Diocese, on advice and under Data Protection Regulations (May 2018), asks us not to name individuals, but to pray for them as a group within the Parish Body as those in particular need.
Recently Deceased: Fr Edward Corbould OSB, James Daly
Anniversaries: Frank Rickards, Joanna Newitt
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact John Ridge: [email protected], Fr Kentigern or Fr Bernard either by e-mail or leave a telephone message by 8.00pm on Friday evening stating whether you require a weekly visit or a one-off call. Someone will then be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to visit.
EASY FUNDRAISER Do you regularly shop online? Did you know you could support your church at the same time? For more information speak to Tracey in the Parish Office and see information leaflets in the Hall.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
FABRIC PROJECTS Work should now have been completed on the Resurfacing of the Drive. Works have cost £35000. All contributions to these costs will be gratefully received,
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030. or to the Sudan Crisis Appeal: cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal or call: 0808 58 588 85. Please remember to return your Fast Day Envelopes.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOODBANK THE CHRISTMAS APPEAL! We will again be uniting our efforts with those of Peter and Sue Allen for their Christmas Appeal, from the villages of Cawton, Stonegrave and Gilling. We know you will want to give generously and to include Christmas food, goodies and toiletries along with the usual donations of essentials. NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 10th DEC. DEADLINE for Ampleforth: 12 noon MON. 9th DEC. Donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL! MFB GIFT AID forms are now available at the back of church for individual donations of cash and cheques. If you are able to, please could you hand them into the office along with your donation?
ADVENT RETREAT (AGE 15 TO YOUNG ADULTS) AT CASTLERIGG MANOR Bookings will close for the Advent Retreat at Castlerigg on December 11th at Midday. The open retreats at Castlerigg give teens and young adults a great way to make friends, deepen their faith, and have some fun and they usually prove very popular. The weekend costs £65 but anyone who might struggle with this is invited to get in touch. Further details – [email protected]. Sign up at castleriggmanor.com >> what’s coming up.
ASSISTED SUICIDE We can still defeat assisted suicide! There is a clear path toward the assisted suicide Bill being defeated at Third Reading. Early analysis shows that at least 36 MPs supported the Bill but have concerns that mean they may vote NO at later stages. Just 28 MPs switching their stance to NO would ensure it is defeated at Third Reading. We need MPs to know that their constituents want them to vote NO at Third Reading. Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASvote to find out how your MP voted and ask them to vote against the Bill at Third Reading.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS If anyone would like to make a donation towards the cost of flowers to decorate the church for Christmas your contribution will be gratefully accepted.
CHRISTMAS CARDS A selection of Christmas Cards produced by the SVP will be on sale at the back of the church. Payment by cash or using the digital collection plate. All funds to support the work of the SVP.
SYCAMORE SESSION TEN The Meaning of Love
St Benedict’s Hall Thursday 12 December from 10.15am or Friday 13 December from 7.00pm
ALL WELCOME
YOUTH CHURCH@AMPLEFORTH
Invites young people and their families to join in Carol Singing in Ampleforth Village On Sunday 15 December.
We meet at the Village Hall at 6.30pm and will return there for Hot Chocolate and snacks by 8.00pm
The Benefice of Ampleforth, Oswaldkirk, Gilling East & Stonegrave And THE PARISH OF OUR LADY & ST BENEDICT Serving the Communities of the Valley and beyond
Invite you to come Carol Singing in Ampleforth Village on Monday 23 December.
Meet outside Arncliffe House, East End to begin at 7.00pm.
Travelling East to West, there will be opportunity for refreshments at the local Public Houses.