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, Anne Olga Kelly
Anniversaries: Ray Lane, Richard Edwards, Fr Gregory O’Brien, James Joseph Brown, Angela Bell, Oliwia Wojewoda, Fr Gilbert Whitfield, Gerald Joseph Palmer
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.
SERVICES OF REMEMBRANCE Sunday 10 November: 10.45am at St Hilda’s Monday 11 November: 10.30am at St Hilda’s (led by the children of our School)
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.
MISSIO RED BOXES Please could all Red Box Holders leave them at the back of the church to be collected, emptied, and returned. Thank you.
FABRIC PROJECTS Work has not yet been completed on the Resurfacing of the Drive. Works have cost £35000. All contributions to these costs will be gratefully received,
FUTURE EVENTS
Sunday 10 November – Remembrance Sunday. Mass will be at 9.00am followed by the Act of Remembrance at St Hilda’s
Monday 11 November – School Act of Remembrance 10.30am at St Hilda’s.
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.
Please remember, every single donation counts and is gratefully received, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH! [The MFB is currently having to buy in food at a cost of £3,000 per week...]
NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. NOV. 12th DEADLINE for DONATIONS: MON. NOV. 11th, 12 NOON
Donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL!
CHRISTMAS CARDS A selection of Christmas Cards produced by the SVP will be on sale at the back of the church. Payment by cash or using the digital collection plate. All funds to support the work of the SVP.
WINTER WARM SPACES This initiative will begin again on Wednesday 20 November in the Village Hall. See posters for details and ways to assist.
Mass for Healing with Father Dominique Minskip and Canon Michael Loughlin Tuesday 12th November at 11.45am In the Chapel at the Bar Convent, 17 Blossom Street, York Everyone is welcome For assistance, please contact Fiona Hill at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre 01904 464900 [email protected]
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED #RedWednesday – 20th November 2024 Your support over the years means that #RedWednesday is now a significant voice for persecuted Christians around the world. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is extremely grateful for your support. This year’s focus is on Christian children who are displaced and suffering due to targeted violence. In coming weeks, you will receive information about how your parish can get involved – so please watch for ACN’s PARISH Red Alert envelope! As a Thank You, ACN would like to offer you a 25% discount on non-sale trading products. To request the discount code for ACN’s website shop, email [email protected] OR phone 0345 241 6068. Invoicing is available for phone orders over £50. All parish orders must be to the parish address.
SYCAMORE SESSION SIX THE BIBLE
St Benedict’s Hall Thursday 14 November from 10.15am or Friday 15 November from 7.00pm ALL WELCOME