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 Adrian Convery OSB, Allan Firth, Fr Jonathan Cotton OSB
Anniversaries: Fr Francis Vidal OSB, Fr Aelred Burrows OSB, Tony Fawcett, Abbot Patrick Barry OSB, Fr Bonaventure Knollys OSB
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact Christopher Wilding, 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.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Fridays in Lent: 11.30am Mass followed by Soup Lunch Wednesday 28 February: Divine Renovation Webinar – 7.00pm Parish Hall
Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____) 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.
SYCAMORE Session 13: The Community of the Church – Thursday 22 February 10.15, Saturday 24 February 3.00pm. Session 12: Creation, Fall, Salvation - Friday 23 February 7.00pm, ALL WELCOME to explore your faith.
SYNOD DISCUSSION DAY All Disciples, All Missionaries - Towards A Listening and Accompanying Church, 9.30am to 3.00pm, Saturday 9th March 2024, English Martyrs Parish Hall, Dalton Terrace, York.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
SATURDAY SOCIAL Refreshments in St Benedict’s Hall after Mass on Saturday 17th February. Come along and meet your fellow parishioners!
LENTEN LUNCHES Every Friday at 12 pm in St Benedict’s Hall after Mass at 11.30 am. A simple meal of soup and bread with donations going to four different charities. If you can help one week with making a soup or setting up/serving/clearing please sign up at the back of church. Info from Jennie on [email protected].
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
WINTER WARM SPACES Ampleforth Warm Winter Spaces continue: 12.00 – 3.00pm in Ampleforth Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a simple meal, try your hand at knitting, join in a board game or just chat with friends over tea and cake. No pre- booking required, free entry. Transport can be provided. For more information contact Mary on 07732 786643.
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030.
CAFOD LENT FAST DAY This takes place on Friday 23 February. Look out for more details. Envelopes will be available throughout Lent.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK Thank you so much again for your continued generosity, in goods, cash and cheques, which made our trip this week worthwhile. Every donation is appreciated and makes a difference, as the need continues to be great! Now as Lent approaches we prepare for the EASTER APPEAL!
NEXT DELIVERY -TUES. 12th MARCH but deadline for donations will be 12 noon on MON. 11th (THESE ARE THE DATES FOR THE AMPLEFORTH HUB) PLEASE LET’S DO ALL WE CAN TO HELP! EASTER EGGS AND TREATS WILL BE VERY WELCOME!
SPECIAL EVENT On Friday 1 March the Ampleforth Society and Ampleforth College is hosting an event run by the Catholic Union of Great Britain. Lord Deben (John Gummer) will be giving a lecture on “The Gospel Imperative for Climate Action.” The lecture runs from 7.00 – 8.00pm and will be followed by a drinks reception. See the posters for more details and contact the Ampleforth Society Website for tickets. METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful giving. It is appreciated. Tuesday Feb 20th is the final collection date in the Old Summer House. Contact Mary Sturges 01439788563.
LITURGY & WORSHIP – (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)