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: John Curran
Anniversaries: David Goodall, Yvonne Foster, David Brown
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact 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.
PARISH FORUM All are invited to take part in a Parish Forum after Mass on Sunday 21 July. Having reflected upon the aspects of Hospitality and Hymns & Music at our Sunday Celebration, we now turn our attention to HOMILIES. There may be one or two other agenda items too.
THE THREE KEYS TO RENEWAL An opportunity to reflect on and discuss the basis of the renewal journey of our Parish. Thursday 25 July 10.15am in the Parish Hall.
A WALK THROUGH THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE MASS Session Four Repeat: Saturday 27 July at 3.00pm Binge Watch of the films (2½ hours) Friday 2 August at 7.00pm Session Five Repeat: Saturday 3 August at 3.00pm
MUSIC MINISTRY Friday 26 July Fr Kentigern invites any interested in Music Ministry to an evening of reflection, worship and discussion – 7.00 – 9.00pm
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm. The Monday Group will take a break until September after the gathering on Monday 22 July.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
CATHOLIC PARISHES SUMMIT Thank you to all who gave up their time to participate in this amazing event, and for those who offered prayerful support. There is still opportunity to contribute to the costs of our participation and of our hospitality.
INVITATION Assumption Pilgrimage to Osmotherley: Sunday 18 August. Abbot Robert will be preaching.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Please think about your availability for August and September as both rotas will need to completed before the end of July. (Fr Kentigern will be away for all of August.) There is a chart available at the back of the church. MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK Thank you so much for your kindness in contributing to this month’s delivery which included an appeal by Peter and Sue Allen in Stonegrave, Gilling and Cawton and Oswaldkirk, as well as by us in Ampleforth and Easingwold, as usual. We are grateful to Anne LeGassicke for doing the Ampleforth delivery this month! Now we have another chance to help in August, with the second summer delivery! The pressure on parents will be huge, both to provide food and treats for children in the long summer holidays and to equip them for the start of the new school year! PLEASE LET’S DO ALL WE CAN TO HELP! NEXT DELIVERY-TUES. 13 August DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS- MON. 12 August
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT No delivery in July …Autumn delivery suggested for Wednesday August 28th 2024.
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
ADVANCE WARNING 5-11 August is the Monastic Community Retreat. There will be no Services on weekdays and the Parish Office will be closed 6-8 August. 12-13 August is the Monastic Chapter. There will be no Services on 13 August and the Parish Office will be closed 13-15 August. 14-30 August Fr Kentigern will be taking his annual vacation. (Anyone willing to drive him to York Station at 5.45am on 14th? And pick him up from Malton Station at 7.50pm on 30th?). Fr Bernard will be providing all Pastoral Care and Services. FUTURE EVENTS Tuesday 3 September: Tea Party for families of Primary School New Starters. Sunday 15 September: Hog Roast at the School. To book your FREE tickets please use the following link or speak to Tracey in the Office. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parish-hog-roast-tickets-938325987287