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: Bernard Walker, Fr Adrian Convery OSB, Allan Firth, Fr Jonathan Cotton OSB
Anniversaries: Nevill Drinkell, Margaret Kitching, Sr Cecilia Goodman CJ, Donald Langridge
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 Sunday 3 March: Parish Forum – The Sunday Experience: Hymns and Music
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.
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. The day will be led for us by Fr Chris Hughes from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS Wednesday evenings from 8pm, Parish Hall. No need to bring anything. This year, the Lenten Series is the Living Word. Is the Bible relevant today? Come and discover how God speaks to us personally through the Bible. Sue & David Walsh will gently guide us in Sacred Reading, a contemplative practice of deeper listening to God’s Word. This is for everyone – especially those who struggle with scripture. Fridays: Stations of the Cross 5.00pm. Please sign up if you are willing to lead.
SYCAMORE Session 14: Baptism & Confirmation – Thursday 29 February 10.15, Saturday 2 March 3.00pm. Session 13: The Community of the Church – Friday 1 March 7.00pm, ALL WELCOME to explore your faith.
LITURGY & WORSHIP – (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)
MINISTERS OF THE WORD ‘Those not at present on the readers’ rota but who would like to share in proclaiming the Word at Sunday Mass are asked to speak to David Cragg-James. A new rota is being prepared.’
PARISH FORUM On Sunday 3 March we will be reflecting on how to develop our music and hymns at Sunday Mass.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
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. Envelopes will be available throughout Lent.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK 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 Lord Deben (John Gummer) will be giving a lecture on “The Gospel Imperative for Climate Action.” The lecture runs from 7.00 – 8.00pm. See the posters for more details and contact the Ampleforth Society Website for tickets.