St. Joseph’s Dinnington. Parish Priest: Fr Andy. Tel: 01909 562664
Weekend Masses:
9.30am Sunday at St. Joseph’s;
6pm Saturday at Blessed William Richardson, Kiveton (for Sunday)
Penitential Service 5pm the first Saturday of the month at St. Joseph’s
Children’s Liturgy first Sunday of the month.
Email: andyjgraydon@gmail.com. Website: www.stjosephsdinnington.com
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
In the event of an emergency where you may specifically require the services of a priest please contact either:
Monica Carroll (07813 920844) or Anne Marie Carroll (07841 038663)
Week beginning Sunday 15th December 2024
Gaudete Sunday
(Year C: Rose or Purple)
SATURDAY 14th December
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton (for Sunday)
(For John Conroy - anniversary on the15th)
Readings for the day:
Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80(79):2ac, 3b, 15-16. 18-19. ℟4; Luke 3:4, 6
(Saint John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor)●
SUNDAY: THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: GAUDETE SUNDAY
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
Readings:
Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3. 4b-d. 5-6. ℟3;
Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18
MONDAY:
No Mass today
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25(24):4-5b. 6-7. 8-9. ℟6a; Matthew 21:23-27
TUESDAY: ●
11.30am Hour of quiet prayer at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
7pm Mass in the parish rooms
Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72(71): 1-2. 3-4b. 7-8. 17. ℟ cf. 7; Matthew 1:1-17
WEDNESDAY:
No Mass today.
Jeremiah 23:5-8; Ps 72(71):1-2. 12-13. 18-19. ℟ cf. 7; Matthew 1:18-24
THURSDAY:
8.30am Mass in the parish rooms
2pm Rosary for Peace in the parish rooms
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71(70):3-4a. 5-6b. 16-17. ℟ cf. 8a; Luke 1:5-25
FRIDAY: No Mass today.
Isaiah 7:10-14; Ps 24(23):1-2. 3-4b. 5-6. ℟ cf. 6; Luke 1:26-38
SATURDAY:
6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, KIveton. (For Sunday)
(For Keith Vincent Lemons)
Readings for the day:
Song of Solomon 2:8-14; Ps 33(32):2-3. 11-12. 20-21. ℟1a, 3a; Luke 1:39-45;
(Saint Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor)
Next Sunday: The 4th Sunday of Advent (Year C: Purple)
9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
Readings:
Micah 5:2-5a; Ps 80(79):2ac, 3b, 15-16. 18-19. ℟4;
Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
PARISH PRAYER FOR THE WEEK: We pray for our community; that we be overflowing with generosity and compassion and always witness to Christ with joy. Lord in your mercy...
(CAFOD weekly prayers of intercession)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER : For pilgrims of hope
We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
CHRISTMAS DIARY:
Christmas Eve: 6pm First Mass of Christmas at St Joseph’s
Christmas Day: 9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s
Saturday 28th December: 6pm Mass at Blessed William Richardson Church, Kiveton
Sunday 29th December: Feast of the Holy Family: 9.30am Mass at St. Joseph’s
Tuesday 31st December: 7pm Vigil Mass at St Joseph’s.
NOTICES
RETIRING COLLECTIONS:
There will be a collection of food items for The Salvation Army food bank during Advent.
SH has made tags for a Christmas tree in church for people to put their Season’s Greetings on instead of sending individual cards. The money saved can then be sent to the Koby Foundation and Mary’s Meals. There is also a tree at Blessed William Richardson Church with donations going to Sat-7.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Preparation will begin in January for Easter 2025. The sacrament is available to all baptised catholic children in year 3 and above. If you wish for your child to take part, please collect a letter from the back of Church today. If you need more information please contact Lucy Liversidge (liversidge403@gmail.com) or Cathy Moutry (cathyfin@yahoo.co.uk)
ST. BERNARD’S CHRISTMAS PARTY:
There are some places left for St.Bernards Christmas Party and Carols on the 17th Dec
2 until 4pm and anyone needing transport or to the Christmas Masses or tickets contact Judith Sherratt 07474 570654.
ADVENT AT ST BERNARD’S:
St Bernard's Catholic High School will once again be holding early morning Masses in school each Wednesday during Advent starting at 8am. They would love to see you there if you can make it to any of them. The reimaining date is 18th December.
NEWS FROM ST MARIE’S CATHEDRAL:
There will be two Priests hearing Confessions at St Marie’s Cathedral from Thursday 19th–Saturday 21st December and Monday 23rd – Tuesday 24th December, starting at the usual time of 11.30am and on Christmas Day there is a 6.30pm evening Mass.
OPENING OF THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025—Saturday 28th December, 12.30pm
The rite of the Opening of the Jubilee Year will take place on Saturday 28th December, at which Bishop Ralph will preside. The celebration will start at the Sheffield Anglican Cathedral at 12.30pm, from which there will be a procession to St Marie’s Cathedral for the opening Mass. All from across the Diocese are encouraged to come and celebrate the beginning of this special year, in which all are invited “to an intense experience of the love of God” and “a lively experience of grace and hope” (Francis, Spes non confundit, 6)!
MASS FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING:
A “signed” Mass has been arranged by Caritas at St Marie’s Cathedral Sheffield for Sunday Dec 15th at 3pm.
This will be fully signed by Jennifer Harris (BSL interpreter) along with one of the priests of the parish.
Prior to Covid, there was a well attended Mass for this group of people and we are hoping to schedule a number of such Masses throughout the Diocese.
All are invited.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY: METHODIST CHURCHES:
20th December Dinnington Methodists Christmas Concert at the Lyric theatre. Tickets available through http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ priced £8 each.
22nd December at 10.30am. Dinnington Methodists Church Carol Service
29th December at 10,30am Service at Dinnington Methodists Church.
Christmas Eve at 3pm Crib Service at North Anston Methodists with Communion.
Christmas day Service 9.30am at North Anston Methodists.
LIVE SIMPLY DECEMBER:
Live Simply Be grateful this month, being grateful makes you happy
Live Sustainably with Creation There are proposals for 3 large solar farms to be built in our area. If they are built they will have both positive and negative effects on the environment and the look of the local landscape. Please check out the details and attend a consultation meeting if you can.
LECTIONARY BOOKS:
The new Lectionaries (the four books of Sunday, Feast Days and weekday readings) will be coming into use from Advent Sunday December the 1st. As the parish has had to purchase these at some cost, we hoped that parishioners might like to take the opportunity to make a dedication to a loved one in the new books by donating to the cost. We will then arrange to write the names of your loved ones in the new books in due course.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING:
Caritas Counselling Service are offering Family, Couples and Relationship Counselling Free of Charge - for more information please contact Bernie Ware on 07980406198 bware@hallam-diocese.com or Janet Kent 07927657462 jkent@hallam-diocese.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: George Blow and his grandma; Victoria Broughton; Christopher Browne; Eileen Butterfield; Jim Chandler; Sam Cleasby; Betty Delaney; Barbara Dexter; Pat Duffin; Gillian Gee; Robert Hume; Sophie Hughes; Owen Jenkinson; Jed Krotki; Kumba; Isabel Main-Reade; Haylen Markillie; Charlie Massarella; John Parker; Emma Pearson (Glen’s daughter); Annie Reynolds; Maria Senogles; Sandra Sherratt; Olive Stafford; Margaret Tyler; Pat Vickers; and Teresa Williams.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
2 Posts at St Thomas of Canterbury School.
Diocese of Hallam
St Thomas of Canterbury School
A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR
Headteacher: L Clements
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN OUR EXCELLENT SCHOOL:
Post 1. Cleaner
ASAP
Temporary Position
Grade 1 – SCP 2 (£23,656 pro rat
(10 hours per week, 2 hours per day 3-3:30pm to 5:00 – 5:30pm term time only)
St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy for girls and boys from age three to eleven in the south of Sheffield.
Governors are seeking to appoint a cleaner 5 days a week 2 hours per day who is an enthusiastic and committed person who is able to relate well to young people to join our evening cleaning team providing a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across the school.
We would require the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in class basis, toilets, and other areas around and outside the school.
They will be able to:
• Communicate effectively with other employees and management.
• Be reliable , trustworthy, punctual and us their own initiative.
• Be aware of health and safety policies
• Take responsibility for cleaning in a specific area whilst working to a high standard and in a safe manner.
• Understanding the need of the school in prioritising work load.
A knowledge or experience of cleaning and buffing is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
St Thomas of Canterbury School also has an integrated resource for pupils with physical and learning difficulties. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure form in line with the Police Act 1997.
Informal enquiries should be made to Sarah Hinchliffe on 07989 109928. To request an application pack please email s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk. All application should be returned to s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk.
Closing Date: 6th January 2025
Interview Date: 8th January 2025
Post 2. Caretaker
ASAP
Temporary Position (For one year then reviewed)
Grade 4 Scale point 7 – 12 (£25,584 – £27,711)
25 hours per week 52 weeks per year.
Hours to be discussed. Start date: ASAP
St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Catholic Voluntary Academy for girls and boys from age three to eleven in the south of Sheffield. This is a really special place and a true learning community with shared values, made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and our committed team of staff. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and diligent Caretaker.
We will offer you:
▪ An exciting opportunity to work in a school with a strong Catholic ethos.
▪ Wonderful children who enjoy learning at our school.
▪ A ground with stunning outdoor space, and innovative and inspirational indoor spaces
▪ A school that cares deeply about each and every one of the people in it
▪ Talented, supportive and innovative staff.
▪ Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in our three Catholic Voluntary Academies.
The Governors require a school caretaker who is:
▪ Able to offer full support the Catholic ethos of the school (this does not necessarily mean being Catholic)
▪ Willing to undertake extensive cleaning duties
▪ Highly motivated and self-driven
▪ Able to undertake administrative work linked to the role
▪ An understanding of safeguarding
▪ An understanding of and experience in site security and health and safety
▪ Flexible as and when required to support the various events happening at school during and after school hours
▪ Keen on attention to detail and has high standards
▪ Keen to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team of staff
▪ Able to draw upon previous experience in a similar role (although this is not essential)
Visits to school by potential applicants are warmly welcomed
For an application pack, please contact the School Office by email s.hinchliffe@st-tc.co.uk or by telephone 0114 2745597. To speak to someone regarding the role in more detail or if you would like to visit the school please call Sarah Hinchliffe on 0114 274 5597 or 07989 109928.
Closing Date: 6th January 2024
Interview Date: 8th January 2024
Application packs are available upon request, the CES application form must be completed as agreed by the Diocese of Hallam. Forms can also be found on the CES website http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/index.php/schools/application-forms and should be returned to b.garner@st-tc.co.uk
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