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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, Anne Olga Kelly
 
Anniversaries: Fr Leo Chamberlain OSB, Bernadette Davie, Janet Williams, John Fawcett
 
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,
 
 
 FUTURE EVENTS
  • Saturday 23 November – Curry Night
  • Sunday 1 December – Advent Carol Service 3.00pm
  • Saturday 7 December – Family Christmas Craft Day from 10.00am, with sale of works after Mass on Sunday 8 December.
  • Friday 13 December – Community Carol Service at Ampleforth Abbey
 
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.
Thank you from CAFOD
Thank you for giving to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day appeal this Harvest season. Your donation in our parish collection or online and your prayers are helping young people like Daniel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with support like training, so they can carve their way to a better future. We are standing in solidarity with those facing incredible hardships, as part of one global family. Learn more at cafod.org.uk/harvest.
 
CURRY NIGHT!
By popular demand we are holding a curry night on Saturday 23rd November at 7 pm in St Benedict's Hall. Delicious meat and vegetarian curries available, and there will be a raffle!  BYOB. Tickets (in advance) cost £15 adult and £7.50 under 10s and are available after all weekend Masses (cash or electronic payment) or contact Jennie Black on 07906 718829.First come first served so act quickly to secure your ticket!
Volunteers needed to help set up from 3pm on 23rd November, and to tidy away afterwards. 
More Raffle prizes gratefully received - box at back of church. 
 
MISSIO RED BOXES
A huge thank you for your generosity in supporting the Missions. £500 in cash has so far been banked. Online Donations and Direct Debits are yet to be added.
 
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.
 
 
SYCAMORE 
SESSION EIGHT
THE POWER OF PRAYER

 St Benedict’s Hall
Thursday 28 November from 10.15am
or
Friday 29 November from 7.00pm
 
ALL WELCOME


CHRISTMAS CARDS

A selection of Christmas Cards produced by the SVP will be on sale at the back of the church. Payment by cash in the box provided or using the digital collection plate.
All proceeds to support SVP projects.

WINTER WARM SPACES
This initiative  on Wednesday afternoons starting  November 20th in the Village Hall.
See posters for details and ways to assist.

ADVENT TEA
Enjoy Tea, Cake and Juice Tuesday 3rd December 3.30 after School pick up OL&SB Hall
Come and hear about some new exciting events and opportunities that are coming up.

COMMUNITY CRAFT SESSION
Make beautiful Christmas decorations to sell in aid of children of Lebanon.
Saturday 7th December 10am to 11.30am FREE ENTRY

 
 
AMPLEFORTH CAROL SINGING
Plans are afoot for two opportunities to go carol singing amongst the areas of Ampleforth Village.
Sunday 15 December with the young people of Youth Church 6.30 – 8.00pm.
Monday 23 December with a more adult group (with likely visits to the pub for refreshments)
Watch out for more information

METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT - MIDDLESBROUGH
As well as usual donations of suitable winter clothing, shoes for adults and children, Suitcases, Bedding and Kitchen utensils are welcome.
 MAP would be grateful for small items which can be packaged by them as Christmas gifts at their annual Party in December.
Toiletries Soap, shampoo, perfumes, items of costume jewellery, small toys are appreciated.
Please leave in the Old Summer House between
Friday, Nov 22nd and Tuesday 26th.
These gifts will be taken to Middlesbrough on Wednesday 27th.
There is not a delivery in December.
The next one will be January 29th 2025.

 
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK
Dear MFB Supporters, 
A BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed to the recent delivery of:
Food:-124.35kg                 Cash:-£100
Thank you for your support at a time when the need is greater than ever and there has been a continuing drop in donations to Food Banks.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to staff and students of St Margaret’s House, Ampleforth College who boosted our November collection with a large donation, which was very cheering and gratefully received!
AND NOW FOR 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? 




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