PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
EAST LANE, STAINFORTH.DN7 5HA

PARISH NEWSLETTER: 7th MAY 2023

Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)

Parish Phone: 07553 216866 Priest: Fr Joe Okeke 01405 812248

Parish email: churchstainforth@gmail.com

Day May COMMEMORATION SERVICES INTENTIONS
Sat 6th Weekday of Easter 6pm Vigil Mass in Stainforth Edward (Ted) Grugan
Sun 7th 5th Sunday of Easter 10.30am Mass in Moorends People of both Parishes
Mon 8th Weekday of Easter
Tue 9th Weekday of Easter
Wed 10th St John of Avila, Priest No Mass today
Thu 11th Weekday of Easter
Fri 12th Ss Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs;

St Pancras, Martyr
Sat 13th Our Lady of Fatima 6pm Vigil Mass in Stainforth Kotek & Ryan Families
Sun 14th 6th Sunday of Easter 10.30am Mass in Moorends People of both Parishes


Please remember in your prayers all the sick and housebound of the Parish especially: Mary Daly, Jenny Watson, Ronnie Neilson Jnr, Robert Bailey, Margaret Carlin, Jim Nunez, Celia Monro, Billy Mournian, Louise Bradley, Carol Pitman, Jim Mason, Ernesto Robertson, Margaret Howe, Mary Golightly, Keith Watson, Derek Ward, Mary Fretwell, Berni Robertshaw, Doreen Penny, Frank and Sue McDermott, Lilian Hollidge, Joan Wilkinson and Michael McAvoy. Please pray also for those who care for the sick and all who grieve.

Remember also those whose anniversaries occur around this time: Winifrid Green (7th May), Catherine McAuley, Catherine McCoy, Joseph (Joe) Doyle (8th May), Thomas Cafferty (9th May), Edward Convery (10th May), Roy Mewes, Elizabeth Rouke, Hal Lake (11th May), Kenneth (Kenny) Edward Wood (12th May), Phoebe Slack, Harry Green (13th May). May they rest in peace.

NOTICES

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A: REFLECTION. There is in the human person an innate desire, an inherent propensity towards knowing what is true, what is original. Notwithstanding side attractions, that is, the attraction offered by cosmetic reality and artificialities of life, the human person still desires to know what is true especially in the midst of the confusions of life. By affirming Himself as the truth, Christ assures us that it is only in Him that our quest and thirst for what is true can be satisfied. As the truth that sets free those who come to know Him, Christ gives us the assurance in this affirmation that only Himself- the Son- that guarantees us the freedom enjoyed by God’s children. Christ’s affirmation of Himself as the Life would sound laughable to those whose definition and meaning of life revolves around worldly pleasures and satisfaction. Nevertheless, life is only tolerable, fruitful, fulfilling and, as such, happy when one has got to a deeper meaning of it.

AS THEIR MAJESTIES King Charlesand Queen Camilla are anointed and crowned today, we pray that God will guide the King in the duties entrusted to him and give him the strength and wisdom to serve his people as he bears the burden of his office in the years ahead. Special prayer cards for the Coronation are available in the porch.

NEXT SATURDAY the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be visiting us to talk about their Missionary work around the world. There will be a collection and we ask that you be as generous as you are able. To learn more about the Missionary Sisters and the work they do please visit Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver (claveriansisters.com)

HALLAM BRIDGE: Issue number 5 is now available to view on the Hallam Diocese Website and there are copies available in the porch. To view the online version visit Bridge Home – Hallam Diocese (hallam-diocese.com)

FOOD BANK – All donations are vital to our local Food Bank and ensures it can continue to operate. Last week the Foodbank delivered to 5 homes and 15 people came to collect from St Mary’s Church. Many thanks to all who contribute and all who run the Foodbank.

MARY’S MEALS PRAYER. Mary, as the mother of Jesus, knew the joys and sorrows of motherhood as she loved and cared for her son. We pray for all those responsible for nurturing and protecting children, especially all parents, caregivers and teachers. Lord, bless all who love and care for children across the whole Mary’s Meals family. Bless each of them as they face the daily challenges to ensure that children are fed, educated and safe. Amen.

PARISH SAFEGUARDING: Contact is Carol Flanagan. Bulletin Produced this week by Anne

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