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: James Daly, Mary Whitehead
Anniversaries: Linda Brown, Lewis Hunt, Ivor Blott
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.
SATURDAY REFRESHMENTS Refreshments after Saturday Mass on 21st December in St Benedict's Hall. Come and get to know your fellow parishioners!
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS There is a last chance for anyone to make a donation towards the cost of flowers to decorate the church for Christmas. Your contribution will be gratefully accepted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CURRY NIGHT The final donations and outgoings have been counted up and we are pleased to report that the final amount made comes to £818.22. Thank you to all!
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.
Christmas Eve Crib Service Tuesday 24th December 2024 - 10.30am at Our Lady & St Benedict's Church
Welcome the joy of Christmas with us as we gather for a special morning filled with the spirit of the season! Children are invited to dress up as we joyfully retell the Nativity story. EPIPHANY ESCAPE ROOM Saturday 4th January 2025 - 10am at Our Lady & St Benedict's Church Hall Children age 7 and up refreshments for parents and children.
Middlesbrough Foodbank Dear MFB Supporters, Thank you so much to everyone at the Ampleforth Hub for your very kind donations to the foodbank. We are really grateful. To date this year we have fed 14,569 people so every donation you make really does make a difference. The totals are Food 351.60kg Cash 381.00 Cheque 100.00
Thank you so much for your ongoing support to the foodbank, you make a massive difference all year round. Your kindness is humbling.
I pray you all have a peaceful and blessed Christmas