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

PARISH NEWSLETTER: 19TH NOVEMBER 2023

Thirty Third Sunday in the Year (Cycle A)

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

Parish email: churchstainforth@gmail.com

Day Nov COMMEMORATION SERVICES INTENTIONS
Sat 18th The Dedication of the Basilicas of the Ss Peter and Paul, Apostles 6pm Vigil Mass in Stainforth Frank McKone
Sun 19th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10.30am Mass in Moorends People of both Parishes
Mon 20th Weekday
Tue 21st Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wed 22nd St Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr 10am Mass in Stainforth

2-4pm Asylum outreach in Hall

 Tony Brookes
Thu 23rd St Columban, abbot, missionary
Fri 24th Ss Andrew Dũng-Lạc Priest & Companions, Martyrs
Sat 25th St Catherine of Alexandria 6pm Vigil Mass in Stainforth Kathleen McNamara
Sun 26th Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe 10.30am Mass in Moorends People of both Parishes


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

Remember also those whose anniversaries occur around this time: Audrey Neilsen (19th Nov), Edward Hutchinson, Enid Davies, Katherine (Kitty) Cavanagh, Lee Cox (20th Nov), Joseph Robertshaw, Derek Thomas Deakes (21st Nov), Chrisie Kotek, Maureen Laben (22nd Nov), Irene McAnulty, Roy Sylvester (23rd Nov), Phyllis Ann Causer, Vincent William Ward, William Fleming, Jacob Quinn (24th Nov), James O’Neill (25th Nov). May they rest in peace.

NOTICES

THE THIRTY- THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR A: REFLECTION. In accessing the lessons of the parable of the talents from whichever perspective or direction of approach, it is difficult or almost impossible to rule out the role of passion in human endeavours. Natural endowment or capacity alone without having passion in whatever one does is not good enough to ensure the attainment of success in business or other profit oriented ventures in life. In bringing to the fore the invaluableness and ingenuity of the capable and perfect wife in the first reading, and the usefulness of the overall and ultimate readiness for the day of the Lord in the second reading; the Church draws our attention to the necessity of faithfulness and consistency in living the Christian life. Faithfulness is a word that is necessarily interwoven with consistency and a sense of responsibility. One can hardly be faithful without being consistent in whatever good thing he or she does. Neither can they be faithful without being responsible.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY for those living in terrible hardship in places of war and terror. We think mainly of those in Gaza and Ukraine where so many people are needlessly losing their lives, surrounded by immense suffering, terror and mutilation. Sadly, there are many other places such as Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan to name but a few. Each Wednesday in our Hall, we meet with people who have fled from oppression and torture, mainly in Africa and the Middle East. We hear their stories. see their injuries and try to help them to overcome fear and mental anguish and give hope of rebuilding their tattered lives. We welcome volunteers keen to live out the Gospel of Christ and help in any way.

THE RED MISSION BOXES are due for emptying. Winnie asks if you can please bring them in over the next couple of weeks so she can relieve them of their contents and send the money to help those in such dire need in other countries.

JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO before we draw the Christmas Raffle and hopefully raise much needed funds for our parish. The raffle will be drawn on 2nd December and there are over 20 wonderful prizes including a meal for four at the Toby Carvery, a chocolate basket, food hamper, puzzles, toys and so much more. So far over £150 has been raised but please try to sell a few more – perhaps ask family and friends to support us. Many thanks for your continued generosity.

FOOD BANK. Donations are vital to the Food Bank and ensure it continues to operate. Last week the Foodbank delivered to 2 homes and 14 people came to collect from St Mary’s Church. Many thanks to all who contribute.

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

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