THE FAMILY OF HOLY CROSS: 3 CARRINGTON AVE, COTTINGHAM, E YORKS HU16 4DU
Tel:01482 847763 Fax: 01482 845225 e-mail holycross@hccott.freeserve.co.uk Website: holycrosscottingham.org.uk
Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm; Sunday 10.00 am. Communion Service: weekdays 9 am except Tuesday – 7 pm
Sunday August 22, 2004 21st week of the year
“No pain, no gain” or “There can be no growth without growing pains”: perhaps this is something like the writer to the Hebrews is putting before us – one’s relationship with God, one’s spiritual journey, will involve pain and suffering when we would rather not undergo it. There will be times when we will be stretched, times when we will be pushed, times our prayers will not be answered. Suffering is, in the end, saving; death leads to life. In a curious sort of way this is a hopeful reading; suffering is far from pointless. On the contrary, it can lead to great movement to God.
Anniversaries this coming week Sat 21st William Dent 1934
David Ernest Graham 1973
Sun 22nd Herbert Clark 1915
John Clark 1915
Ellen Purcell Graham 1986
Ann Meehan 2001
Mon 23rd Bridget Marguerite Downey 1998
Wed 25th Hilda Wright 1989
Alfred Coggan 1989
Annie Dent 1995
Thurs 26th Bert Moody 1989
Fri 27th Annie Stephenson 1958
Sat 28th Thomas Baker 1978
Alwyn Jackson 1989
Emer Hussey 2000
Monica Mary Cheeseman 2002
Sun 29th Catherine Ellis 1966
URGENT APPEAL - ACCOMMODATION... [edited out] ...Please contact Chris Awre if you can help... [update: We're happy to report that Chris managed to find accommodation, so contact details have been removed.]”
One day Satan phoned St Peter to say “I think there’s been a mistake in your last consignment note because we’ve just received a batch of ladies from the Catholic Women’s League.” “Don’t worry” said St Peter. “I’ll look into it and phone you back.” “Please, please do it quickly” said Satan. “They’ve already raised enough money to have Hell air-conditioned!”
Prayer Circle intention for Friday, 27 August: Lord, you are our Shepherd. Please guide us and our parish cluster and keep us together in love.
Catholic Faith Exploration It is hoped that we can gather together a small lending library for the use of those who come to café, which begins here at Holy Cross on Friday 29 October. Do you have any of the following books which you would be willing to donate (or lend, with your name written inside): “The Life of the Beloved” and “The Return of the Prodigal Son” both by Henri Nouwen; “Compassion” by Nouwen, McNeill and Morrison; anything written by Ian Petit, but especially “Your Sins Are Forgiven”, “God is not Angry”, “The God who Speaks”, “This is my Body” and “You will Receive Power: The Holy Spirit and His Gifts”; ”Reading Scripture as the Word of God” by George Martin; “Catholic and Christian” by Alan Schreck; “Hungry for God” by Ralph Martin; “Opening to God – a Guide to Prayer” by Thomas Green; “Simple Prayer” by John Dalrymple; anything written by Cardinal Hume, Pat Collins, or Benedict Heron; Bibles (modern translations), especially The New Jerusalem Bible, The New Living Bible, The New International Version and The Good News Bible; and “The Catechism of the Catholic Church” (revised edition). Contacts – Jim Norton 849966, Shirley (842285).
Several parishioners have now received replies from two of the three the computer firms to whom they wrote in support of the CAFOD campaign for justice for their workers. The reply from Hewlett-Packard was particularly sympathetic and encouraging (air-mailed from the States!!)
Counters this Sunday: Tricia Leach and Mary Chapman Sunday 29th: Sheena Pike and John McNicholas
Press cutting The “Spectator” magazine is not the first periodical to which one would go for religious items but the following was in last week’s: “The Pope went to Lourdes. But he made it clear he was not going for a cure, even though he has Parkinson’s disease and for several years now has looked as if he might die at any moment. Rather, he is going to the world’s most favourite Marian shrine ”to praise God for his gifts (God’s, that is, not his own). So that’s that. It must be said that Lourdes is one of the very few places on earth where the Pope is likely to blend in….. archbishops in full dress, Italian scouts in wonderful kit, monks in habits, Scottish youth in kilts - in fact, people from all over the place in national dress. And then there are the invalids, the people on stretchers and in wheel-chairs who here, if nowhere else, are centre stage rather than at the margins. Going there, I entirely sympathised with Ruth Harris, the Jewish historian, who has written the best modern book on Lourdes. “Mostly, Lourdes impressed and moved me” she wrote. “Less frequently, some of the people there shocked and horrified me.” Actually, it’s one of the most democratic places I’ve been to, precisely because it’s a shrine. There are not many other places where rich and poor share the same space in the same way, apart from at the races. It’s like Blackpool, with a snobbish and redemptive element. Canterbury in Chaucer’s time was probably much the same.”
written by Melanie McDonagh
So pray for the sick and housebound in our parish, particularly for John Boland, one of our oldest parishioners, who on Wednesday last was moved from Hall Garth to Hull Royal Infirmary (ward 36); and for Marian, his wife, in Hall Garth.
“Sixteen people from Holy Cross parish joined other ‘pilgrims’ from the diocese at the shrine of Our Lady at Osmotherly last Sunday. A small group went early to do quite a strenuous walk with stunning views and we all met up for Mass at the shrine at 3 pm, which many priests con-celebrated with Bishop John, accompanied by a music group of young people and a choir. It was a beautiful sunny day and a very special event, celebrating the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady.” (from Diana)
Catholic Faith Exploration Evening of prayer and devotions at the Endsleigh Centre, Thursday 26 August; 5.30 for 6 until 11 pm. Everyone is welcome to take part; join us in front of the Blessed Sacrament. If anyone could volunteer to man the door for half an hour during this period, please contact Diana (846555 or 07751 821002); we still have three half hour sessions to cover. Further information from Diana or Tony (842285).
A Modern Prayer (from last Tuesday’s Guardian, of all places – but Stephen Bates, the paper’s Religious Affairs correspondent, is a Catholic)
“Father God, we ask your blessing on our economic world. Bless those in governments and banks, especially in poorer countries. Give them an understanding of economic forces and the mechanics of wealth creation, that they may produce laws and regulations which give freedom for people to create wealth.
We commend for your blessing and guidance those coping with redundancy. We pray for our managers.
We pray for the unemployed, the overworked, for those who work in the mass media.
We pray for people whose work necessitates unsocial hours, long commuting journeys and frequent house moves.
We pray for those with no sense of purpose or vocation. We pray for all career advisers.
We pray for those who have become ill through stress. Give, Lord, your healing power to those hurt at work and guide the health and safety inspectors in their investigations.
We pray for those thinking about changing their jobs, especially those unhappy or insecure at work, those feeling unvalued or unfulfilled and those who can’t wait for 5 pm on Friday. Amen”
Reflections of a parent I gave you life but I cannot live it for you
I can give you directions but I cannot be there to lead you
I can take you to church but I cannot make you believe
I can buy you beautiful clothes but I cannot make you beautiful inside
I can offer you advice but I cannot accept it for you
I can give you unconditional love all of my life ….and I will
Penultimately Political Rule 6. Power tends to currupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. (Lord Acton)
Political Rule 7. Man is by nature a political animal. (Aristotle)
Political Rule 8. Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful. (George Orwell)
Finally, a good blessing, sent in by David Batten: “Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no man evil for evil; strengthen the faint- hearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour all men; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. And may the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon us and remain with us for ever.”
JM
THE FAMILY OF HOLY CROSS: 3 CARRINGTON AVE, COTTINGHAM, E YORKS HU16 4DU
Tel:01482 847763 Fax: 01482 845225 e-mail holycross@hccott.freeserve.co.uk Website: holycrosscottingham.org.uk
Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm; Sunday 10.00 am. Communion Service: weekdays 9 am except Tuesday – 7 pm
Sunday August 15 2004 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady reminds us that our final home is in heaven. God has made her “a sign of favour to the Church at its beginning and the promise of its perfection as the bride of Christ, radiant in beauty.” (Preface of the Immaculate Conception)
Anniversaries this coming week Sat 14th Harry Severs 1988
Sun 15th Jean Royce 1927
Alberta Caples 1948
Ada O’Shaugnessy 1960
Mary Conlon 2001
Mon 16th Francis Hamilton 1973
Sat 21st William Dent 1934
David Ernest Graham 1973
Sun 22nd Herbert Clark 1915
John Clark 1915
Ellen Purcell Graham 1986
Ann Meehan 2001
Jennie Delaval, a former parishioner, died recently and was buried last Thursday in Malton. Your prayers are asked for the repose of her soul, for her husband Mark, who is not well, and for her daughter Carmel. Please pray also for all the sick and housebound in our parish.
Counters this Sunday Anne Tordoff and Sheila Levett; and next week: Tricia Leach and Mary Chapman
(Counters are reminded that, while Father Pat is away, they will need to get the house-key from one of the key-holders – list in the church porch.)
Journey in Faith (RCIA) This group will start in September for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic. If you are, or know someone who might be, please see Father Pat when he’s back or talk to Chris Clarke (844128), Christine Pike (841593) or Jim Norton (849966).
Congratulations to Barbara and Mike Avery, whose 50th Wedding Anniversary it was last Tuesday; and to Agnes Pidd, one of our parishioners, who was 90 “recently” (!)
Prayer Circle intention for Friday, Aug 20th We ask the Lord to give comfort and support to those bereaved and to those made destitute by war, natural disaster or civil strife.
A reminder Would the five parishioners who order the “Universe” please take their copy from the church porch.
Hazel and Tony Corcoran are proud to announce the birth on Wednesday last of their second grandson, Oliver Anthony, in the States (8lb 3oz). Congratulations to them and, of course, to the parents, Mark and Charlott. (Yes, it is spelt that way!)
Peter Dyas and family wish to thank everyone for all their kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. He says: “We were so pleased so many attended Mona’s funeral, travelling from Ireland, London, Devon, the Midlands, Scotland, West and North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. We are grateful too for the 27 Masses offered for the repose of Mona’s soul.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or thought quietly in a chair;
Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say
Perhaps you couldn’t be there at all, just thought of us on that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the parts. Our thanks again Peter”
Finally (because Jim Norton has asked me to include a good article from the Tablet, which fills the whole of the other side):
Political Rule 4. Politicians often believe that their world is the real one. (Lord Rothschild)
Political Rule 5. Politics are too serious a matter to be left to politicians. (Charles do Gaulle) JM
THE FAMILY OF HOLY CROSS: 3 CARRINGTON AVE, COTTINGHAM, E YORKS HU16 4DU
Tel:01482 847763 Fax: 01482 845225 e-mail holycross@hccott.freeserve.co.uk Website: holycrosscottingham.org.uk
Masses: Saturday 6.30 pm; Sunday 10.00 am
The church is open all day from dawn till dusk. Tea and coffee are served after Mass on Sunday
Sunday August 8th, 2004 Nineteenth week of the year
Today’s readings: We are a chosen people: chosen to be and chosen to receive the light of faith. Jesus speaks in the gospel of the blessing of being one of his flock: “There is no need to be afraid, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.” The psalm today gives us the phrases of prayer to show our appreciation of being chosen and blessed by God. The psalmist leads us forward in joyful anticipation of further favours from God: “Our soul is waiting for the Lord. The Lord is our help and our shield. May your love be upon us, Lord, as we place all our hope in you.”
While Father Pat is away, Mass will be on Saturday at 6.30 pm and on Sunday at 10 am as usual, thanks to our visiting priests. During the week, there will be a Eucharistic Service at 9 am every day, except on Tuesday, when it will be at 7 pm, thanks to our parish Eucharistic Ministers. The feast of the Assumption of Our Lady falls conveniently this year on a Sunday.
Anniversaries this coming week: Sat 7th Louisa Courtenay 1938
Sun 8th George Dyas 1960
Mary Alice Stock 1980
Sarah Jane Clarke 1984
Ethel Cundy 2000
Tues 10th Winifred Armistead 1980
Felix Donald Milsom 1991
Thurs 12th Patsy Smith 1993
Sat 14th Harry Severs 1988
Sun 15th Jean Royce 1927
Alberta Caples 1948
Ada O’Shaughnessy 1960
Mary Conlon 2001
Counters this week: Teresa and Les Ulyatt; and next week: Anne Tordoff and Sheila Levett
Dominic has asked me to correct an item in last week’s newsletter; he and Sheilagh were married 40 years ago, not 30.
For Michelle Percival and all other gardeners in the parish:
A Gardener’s Mission Statement
If I have planted everything that I have already purchased, I must immediately buy more plants.
If I have filled every space possible, I must immediately buy more land.
When visiting garden centres, my car must be filled to capacity before leaving the car park.
Any money saved with special offers is not counted as spending.
If everyone else has it, I must have it.
If no one else has it, I must have it.
I want it; I want it all; I want it now.
If it will not grow in my garden or is prohibitively expensive, I want it most of all.
I will forgo any necessities of life such as food for my children in order to have it.
Prayer Circle intention for next Friday: Lord, we thank you for the grace of the sacraments and we ask for special protection for married couples and for their love and faithfulness to grow in you.
Sister Anna sends her thanks. The collection here after her appeal a fortnight ago now stands at £900. She is most grateful for the generosity of the parish.
The collection after Mona Dyas’s funeral for the Daisy Appeal (Castle Hill Hospital) amounted to £460. Peter wishes to express his thanks on behalf of the Appeal.
There will be exposition and devotions at the Endsleigh Centre for the CAFÉ programme on Thursday, 26 August. Further details from Tony (842285) or Diana (846555)
Sick and housebound parishioners Please remember in your prayers John Scales, Tom Cleary, Roy Caley, Betty Eagan, Peter and Joan Watts, David Parkinson, John Boland (now quite ill), Betty Swallow, Hilda Cuss, John Gavin, Elsie Murphy, Veronica Homan, Louisa Brierley, Lilian Fowlston, Paddy Falvey, Ted Stafford, Peter Price, Chris McDonagh, Betty Nicholls, Ursula Stainton, and Stuart Buchan.
Inevitably, most (but not all) of the above are elderly but we have one young parishioner who needs our prayers. Fourteen-year-old Dominic Caley is having his second brain operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital on Friday next. Please pray for the success of the operation and for all his family.
I have been asked to remind you of the parish visit to Walsingham - December 10-12. If you wish to go on this, please let Father Pat know.
How to deal with politicians: Rule 1. Never believe a political rumour until it has been officially denied.
Rule 2. Remember that if voting really mattered, they’d abolish it.
Rule 3. No country today has an effective government.
(to be continued; contributions welcome)
The best church notice-board bloomers (“borrowed” from St Stephen’s – thanks):
Weight watchers will meet at 8 pm in the hall; please use large double doors at the side entrance.
Ladies, don’t forget the jumble sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don’t forget to bring your husbands.
Don’t let worry and stress kill you – let the church help.
Holy Cross Walking Group The next expedition is on Sunday next, the 15th, to Osmotherley, leaving here at about 9 am. It will involve a 4-5 mile walk and there will be free time for refreshments in the village. “Non-walkers” are welcome to join in a shorter stroll to Mount Grace Priory for the open-air Mass to be celebrated by Bishop John. For further information and to arrange lifts etc, phone Chris Clarke (844128).
And finally, some ‘different’ definitions
“melancholy” - a fruit-shaped dog
“Arizona” - person to whom ‘Arry belongs
“boulangerie” - express disapproval of underwear
“bacteria” - returning more upset than when you set off
“tombola” - man who throws cats
JM
The church is open all day from dawn till dusk. Tea and coffee are served after the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. SUNDAY AUGUST 1ST 2004 EIGHTEENTH WEEK OF THE YEAR |
Today's Gospel: "When bigger isn't better."
All quizzes are easy, if you know the answers, just as all questions are routine – if you have the information. But the awkward question thrown in with the venom of a broadcaster to their guest just at the end of a smooth interview? No, nobody wants that – especially when it's a nasty one about inheritance rights. There Jesus is, giving instruction about how the disciples are to rely on the Holy Spirit and when he pauses for breath, in comes a demand to organise an estate. We can only presume that this man was totally preoccupied by the question. The reply and its' moral isn't a pleasant one for a summer Sunday, but it's very real. We're brought up to consume, ads aimed at children capitalise on their 'pester power' on parents. One first communicant charmingly wrote of her ambition to be a billionaire when she grew up. Inflation has invaded the cost of childhood dreams. It's even hinted that if we don't purchase goods, the economy will falter. Everything is geared to encourage spending. So Jesus's words, 'be on your guard against avarice' beware of wanting more of what you already have enough of, go against the grain in ways which are deeper than we may always comprehend. Jesus' message today may not (unlike our possessions) be what we want – it may be more what we need.
Counters this week: Betty and Dennis Gilson.
Next week: Teresa and Les Ulyatt.
Parishioner of the week: The honour this week goes to John Gallagher who has spent hours replacing many of the light bulbs in the church. I offered to go up the ladders but wisely he refused my offer! I knew he would and that's why I made the offer!
Sr. Anna's Appeal: She tells me that you very generously gave over £600 and this will be increased due to much of it being Gift-aided. Many, many thanks once again.
"Packing Them In." A response to last week's article by Margaret Nicklas: 'Dear Fr. Pat, you are asking to get young people to Church. I do not know but three points follow.
- London 2002, in a hotel next to St. Paul's, 8.00 a.m. Communion saw twenty people and four tramps. In the London Marathon, thousands of people running and giving money to charities. Maybe this is young peoples' religion?
- 1940, Mum and Dad with a tandem, two babies in the side-car, myself and younger brother aged 8 and 6 on very small bikes cycled six miles to church. Mass took fifteen minutes, then the priest went on to the aerodrome and other places. Why all this panic? People will get to Mass come what may.
- In my teens there was a choice. 8, 9 and 10.00 Mass had me sitting down to bacon and egg within three-quarters of an hour. Or, I stayed in bed, went to the 11.00 a.m. Mass and suffered a sermon and a long sung Mass. I chose 9.00 a.m. and then went to meet my friends.
Looking back I have hope for the future, that this is God's way of evolving things."
Jim Gardham, Mona Dyas, Eddie McManus RIP:
You can shed tears because they have gone or you can smile because they have lived.
You can close you eyes and pray that they'll come back or you can open your eyes and see that they are gone.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see them or you can be full of the love you have shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember them and only that they have gone or you can cherish their memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what they would want:
Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
Adriana de Vet: This is Andrea Gardham's sister-in-law from Holland who was coming over for the funeral. She took ill on the ferry and was rushed into Hull Royal for emergency surgery for a brain tumour. She is still quite unwell and we are asked to keep her and Andrea's brother Gerald in our prayers.
Lunch Club: Correction! There will be a Lunch Club this Wednesday at noon. But there will be no Lunch Club on Wednesday August 18th. They resume as normal on Wednesday September 1st. Apologies for my mistake last week! [No mistake in newsletter, it seems.]
Parish Prayer Circle Intention for this coming Friday, the Feast of the Transfiguration. "That we will all be transfigured by a restful holiday time and come back refreshed, ready to do the Lord's work here in Cottingham and wherever we work and live."
Mass on the Radio: 10.00 a.m. on Sunday by tuning to Long Wave 252, Medium Wave 567 or Sky Channel 892. Any feed-back?
Birthday Boy: Anthony Wood, brother of Fr. John and Andrea Gardham's godson, celebrated his *th Birthday on Tuesday.
Wedding Anniversaries: Dominic and Sheilagh would have celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary last Tuesday and Anne and Geoff Land celebrated their thirty somethingorother Anniversary last week also. My apologies for not remembering which one!
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless.
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PRAYERS FOR TOURISTS...
Heavenly Father, look down on us, your humble tourist servants, who are doomed to travel this earth, taking photographs, mailing post cards, buying souvenirs and walking round in drip-dry underwear.
We beseech you, O Lord,, to see our plane is not hi-jacked, our luggage is not lost and our overweight baggage goes unnoticed.
Give us this day divine guidance in the selection of our hotel that we may find the reservation honoured, our rooms made up and that the hot water is running from the correct tap, if at all. Grant us the strength to visit museums, cathedrals, palaces and castles listed as 'musts' in guidebooks, and if perchance we skip an historic monument to take a nap after lunch, have mercy on us, for our flesh is weak. For husbands only: Dear God,, keep our wives from shopping sprees and protect them from bargains they do not need nor can afford. Lead them not into temptation for they know not what they do. For wives only: Almighty Father, keep our husbands from looking at foreign women and comparing us with them. Save them from making fools of themselves in cafes and nightclubs. Above all, do not forgive them their trespasses for they know exactly what they do. Together: And when our voyage is over and we return to our loved ones, grant us the favour of finding a willing audience for our movies and a sympathetic ear for our stories, so that our lives as tourists have not been in vain. |
Holidays: I will be away visiting my mother in Belfast for the rest of the month. Helping out at the weekends will be Fr. Jim Hughes, Canon Michael Davern and Fr. Michael O'Connor, all Holy Cross regulars who enjoy coming here. I know that you'll give them a very warm welcome.
Items for the newsletter: John McNicholas will, as usual, do a weekly newsletter during August. If you have any items you'd like included, any stories, funnies, he's be glad to have them, if possible by mid-week prior to 'publication'. John's phone number is 876812. His address is 41, Eppleworth Rd.
Catenian Big Band Charity Supper Dance: This annual event will take place on Friday, September 24th at The Lindsey Suite, Staff House, Hull University. The music will be supplied by Frank Cleveland's Big Band Sound. There will be a bar and the tickets are £10 including Buffet. They are available from Peter Dyas, Richard Percival, or Bob Shakesby on 470456.
Anniversaries this coming week:
Sunday – Jack Ellis (Veronica Homan's brother), Keith Brown (Joan Horbury's brother) and Thomas Mooney (Nick's dad).
Monday – Catherine Hirst (Chris Clarke's grandmother), Wilfred Clery (Joan Watts' father) and Jean Jackson (Phil's sister-in-law)
Tuesday – Wilhelmina Cuppens de Vries (Willy's grandmother), Alfred Richal (Gwen O'Reilly's dad).
Wednesday – Eily Flanagan (Edward's mother).
Thursday – Edna Fowlston (Peter and Lilian's brother-in-law), Michael McKeown (Moira Thomson's father).
Saturday – Louisa Courtenay (Agnes Spaven's mother).
Sunday – George Dyas (Peter's dad), Mary Stock (Martin and Anthony Wood's grandmother), Sarah Jane Clarke (Fr. Pat's grandmother) and Ethel Cundy (Sheila's mother-in-law).
Welcome! Today, Sunday, Alice Sinclair aged 92 and a resident at Hallgarth, is being received into full communion with the Catholic Church during the 10.00 a.m. Mass. Alice normally sits in the front row armed with a walking frame. She has been a great encouragement to all of us these past months and wild horses couldn't keep her away from attending Mass with us. What an example to us! Our thanks also must go to Diana for helping Alice with her instruction during these past months.
Christening today: At noon we will welcome into the family of the church Charles and William Trainor, twins sons of Michelle and Paul who live in Brough. Like Alice, what an example they are to us all! It can't be easy getting two small babies ready and then facing that journey every week?
Kathleen and Arthur's Open Garden Day: Despite the inclement weather last Sunday, a goodly number turned up to visit their lovely garden and to sample lovely cream scones with all the trimmings. Also on view were Arthur's leeks and cabbages. I spent part of the time cleaning his 'river' of its weed. Arthur would be glad of any helpful suggestions in this area. The proceeds (as yet unknown) go to the Red Cross.
Day for Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday October 2nd at York University. If you would like to attend and do not need recommissioning, have a word with Elizabeth. It's always a good day, a kind of mini-retreat.
Word for Today: Copies are available in the porch and they are free. But please only take a copy if you intent to use it. Feel free to pass them on to anyone you know who might benefit from it.
Holy Cross Walking Group: The next expedition will be to Osmotherley on Sunday 15th. It will involve a 4/5 mile walk and there will be free time for refreshments in the village. Non-walkers are welcome to join us for a shorter stroll to Mount Grace Priory for the open-air Mass celebrated by Bishop John. To arrange lifts etc. please contact Dave and Chris Clarke on 844128. We hope to leave here around 9.00 a.m.
Confirmation 2004: We had a good meeting here on Monday with around twelve young people signing up for Confirmation. Ella has organised a programme for the preparation. There will be meetings every Monday evening at 7.45 p.m. starting on September 6th venue to be decided. Attendance at the preparation programme will decide if you go ahead to be confirmed. No date has as yet been set for the celebration.
Sick and Housebound Parishioners: Please remember in your prayers John Scales, Tom Cleary, Roy Caley, Betty Eagan, Peter Watts, David Parkinson, John Boland, Betty Swallow, Hilda Cuss, John Gavin, Elsie Murphy, Veronica Homan, Louisa Brierley, Lilian Fowlston, Paddy Falvey, Ted Stafford, Peter Price, Chris McDonagh, Betty Nicholls, Ursula Stainton, Stuart Buchan.
RIP: Please remember also in your prayers Anne Buchan and family as they bury her dad, Eddie McManus, this week in Hornsea. May he rest in peace. Amen.
The Keys of the Kingdom certainly will not be entrusted to Elizabeth Rodgers and her side-kick Jean Kemp! Ask them the reason.
Prayer for the CAFÉ programme: There will be Exposition and devotions at The Endsleigh Centre for CAFÉ on Thursday August 26th from 6 – 11 p.m. Tea and coffee will be provided. For further information please contact either Tony on 842285 or Diana on 846555.
"If, at the end, all that can be said of you is that you were kind – it is enough."
