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SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (C)
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Requiem Mass for Kathleen Cassin
Tuesday 10.00pm Eucharistic Service
Wednesday 10.00m Eucharistic Service
Thursday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
Friday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
Saturday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
5.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 10.30am 2nd Sunday in Ordinary time
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10AM MASS ON SATURDAY
Mass
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 11th January - Vigil
Mary
Joan S & Mary
Sunday 12th January
Paul
Samantha & Catherine L
Saturday 18 January – Vigil
Joan S
Joan P & Linda
Sunday 19 January
Ronnie
David & Joan M
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Anne White, Kathleen Cassin, Sylvia Connor, Kathleen Jeffries.
Anniversaries: John Cassin, James Yeomans.
Others: Sayers & Riley Families & Paul White, For all the sick of the Parish, Our Lady &
St. Peregrines Care and prayers to St. Blaise, For Prayers answered.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: You are my Son, the Beloved,
Response: my favour rests on you.
Comments on today’s Readings:
1st Reading: from the Prophet Isaiah:
Isaiah foretells the message of St. John the Baptist – Prepare for the coming of the Lord! He will be a new shepherd for the people.
2nd Reading: from the Acts of the Apostles:
Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. Act Tenderly, with Kindness and the Holy Spirit will lead you to eternal life.
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke:
Luke recalls for us how Jesus is baptised by John in the Jordan; and the Holy Spirit confirms his mission – You are my Son, with you I am well pleased.
The Baptism of the Lord marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry and He leads us to a new way of life, leading us to the fullness of Life and Love in his Kingdom.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the first Sunday of ordinary time. Our readings continue to be from year C and our weekday readings are from year 2 – in the lectionary – it is a time for making progress with Jesus in the spiritual growth of life in the world. We seek his healing in our lives for all those who are troubled – in health and by violence, of hunger, or in the search for forgiveness and reconciliation.
Memorial Book: The following names are included for JANUARY:
Alan Doyle, Alice Barlow, Angeline Schiavo, Ann Nichols, Anthony Riley, Daniel Inglis, Elsie Greenwood, Eveline Haughton, Fr. E.G. Morrissey, Fr. Willie Fallon, Parish Priest, Frank Walsh, Isabella Barns, James Edward Denham, James Swaine, James Wilding, John Schofield, Joseph Bligh, Joseph Thomas Logan, Joyce Fyvie, Kathleen Normile, Kevin Bernard Quinn, Margaret Howarth, Margaret McCaugherty, Michelle Jones (B/day), Mike Nipper, Nora Matthews, Patrick Walsh, Richard Skelly (B/day), Rose-Ann
Coates, Roy Walton, Sandra Ann Taylor, Sheila Etchells, Terry O’Neill, Vincent
Routledge, Doreen Denham, William Darlington.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God. Rest in Peace.
NOTICES
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEWCOMERS: It is most encouraging to see more people in attendance at Mass week on week. If you are one of these, we would love to know who you are and get to know you better. Perhaps you would like to join our Choir, Social Group or, you may have skills that you would wish to share and help to improve our Parish. Our volunteers, who are generally to be found at the back of Church or taking part in the Mass, can be contacted for any help or information and they will be only too pleased to assist.
SACRAMENTS: Those who would like to be baptised, receive first Holy Communion or Confirmation should register before the end of this month.
ALTAR SERVERS: We humbly call upon those who are willing to Serve at Mass; within the age group of the Altar Servers. Kindly meet Fr. Callistus, Toyin or Hannah if you’re interested.
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: Many thanks from Droylsden Food Bank. St. Stephen’s donated 951.7 kgs. of food which was approximately 13% of all donations received, along with cash donations.
1724 people were fed of which 726 were children. Thank you on behalf of the Food Bank for your support, Stella. The box for donations of food, toiletries, nappies etc is in the entrance porch.
KATHLEEN CASSIN R.I.P. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be this Monday at 10.00a.m. Interment will be at the Droylsden Cemetery.
WEEKDAY MASS – TEA AND COFFEE: From this week we intend to provide refreshments after the Tuesday morning Masses. Hopefully parishioners will take part and join together for an informal chat over a cuppa.
100 CLUB: The winner of the December 100 Club Draw was SHERRY MORGAN. The prize money amounted to £297.50.
FOOTBALL NAME CARD: The winner of last week’s Name Card was JENNY PENNINGTON.
PARISH SOCIAL GROUP: At the meeting held last Wednesday, it was agreed that we will hold a Quiz & Bingo evening in the Catholic Club on Friday 14th March and a BBQ on Sunday 4th May. Please make notes in your diaries. Future meetings of the group will be held after Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month, following the 100 Club Draw. Any persons wishing to join or volunteer will be most welcome.
FR. CALLISTUS WILL BE AWAY (IN SCHOOL) FOR 2 WEEKS FROM THIS MONDAY. PRIESTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND MASSES AND FUNERALS BUT THE WEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE SUBSTITUED BY EUCHARISTIC SERVICES. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR PROVIDING US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE COMMUNION EACH WEEKDAY.
MASS TIMES
Monday 10.00am Requiem Mass for Kathleen Cassin
Tuesday 10.00pm Eucharistic Service
Wednesday 10.00m Eucharistic Service
Thursday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
Friday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
Saturday 10.00am Eucharistic Service
5.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 10.30am 2nd Sunday in Ordinary time
CONFESSIONS AFTER 10AM MASS ON SATURDAY
Mass
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 11th January - Vigil
Mary
Joan S & Mary
Sunday 12th January
Paul
Samantha & Catherine L
Saturday 18 January – Vigil
Joan S
Joan P & Linda
Sunday 19 January
Ronnie
David & Joan M
Masses and Prayer Intentions This Week
Lately Dead: Anne White, Kathleen Cassin, Sylvia Connor, Kathleen Jeffries.
Anniversaries: John Cassin, James Yeomans.
Others: Sayers & Riley Families & Paul White, For all the sick of the Parish, Our Lady &
St. Peregrines Care and prayers to St. Blaise, For Prayers answered.
Bidding Prayers: Reader: You are my Son, the Beloved,
Response: my favour rests on you.
Comments on today’s Readings:
1st Reading: from the Prophet Isaiah:
Isaiah foretells the message of St. John the Baptist – Prepare for the coming of the Lord! He will be a new shepherd for the people.
2nd Reading: from the Acts of the Apostles:
Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. Act Tenderly, with Kindness and the Holy Spirit will lead you to eternal life.
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke:
Luke recalls for us how Jesus is baptised by John in the Jordan; and the Holy Spirit confirms his mission – You are my Son, with you I am well pleased.
The Baptism of the Lord marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry and He leads us to a new way of life, leading us to the fullness of Life and Love in his Kingdom.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the first Sunday of ordinary time. Our readings continue to be from year C and our weekday readings are from year 2 – in the lectionary – it is a time for making progress with Jesus in the spiritual growth of life in the world. We seek his healing in our lives for all those who are troubled – in health and by violence, of hunger, or in the search for forgiveness and reconciliation.
Memorial Book: The following names are included for JANUARY:
Alan Doyle, Alice Barlow, Angeline Schiavo, Ann Nichols, Anthony Riley, Daniel Inglis, Elsie Greenwood, Eveline Haughton, Fr. E.G. Morrissey, Fr. Willie Fallon, Parish Priest, Frank Walsh, Isabella Barns, James Edward Denham, James Swaine, James Wilding, John Schofield, Joseph Bligh, Joseph Thomas Logan, Joyce Fyvie, Kathleen Normile, Kevin Bernard Quinn, Margaret Howarth, Margaret McCaugherty, Michelle Jones (B/day), Mike Nipper, Nora Matthews, Patrick Walsh, Richard Skelly (B/day), Rose-Ann
Coates, Roy Walton, Sandra Ann Taylor, Sheila Etchells, Terry O’Neill, Vincent
Routledge, Doreen Denham, William Darlington.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God. Rest in Peace.
NOTICES
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEWCOMERS: It is most encouraging to see more people in attendance at Mass week on week. If you are one of these, we would love to know who you are and get to know you better. Perhaps you would like to join our Choir, Social Group or, you may have skills that you would wish to share and help to improve our Parish. Our volunteers, who are generally to be found at the back of Church or taking part in the Mass, can be contacted for any help or information and they will be only too pleased to assist.
SACRAMENTS: Those who would like to be baptised, receive first Holy Communion or Confirmation should register before the end of this month.
ALTAR SERVERS: We humbly call upon those who are willing to Serve at Mass; within the age group of the Altar Servers. Kindly meet Fr. Callistus, Toyin or Hannah if you’re interested.
DROYLSDEN FOOD BANK: Many thanks from Droylsden Food Bank. St. Stephen’s donated 951.7 kgs. of food which was approximately 13% of all donations received, along with cash donations.
1724 people were fed of which 726 were children. Thank you on behalf of the Food Bank for your support, Stella. The box for donations of food, toiletries, nappies etc is in the entrance porch.
KATHLEEN CASSIN R.I.P. Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be this Monday at 10.00a.m. Interment will be at the Droylsden Cemetery.
WEEKDAY MASS – TEA AND COFFEE: From this week we intend to provide refreshments after the Tuesday morning Masses. Hopefully parishioners will take part and join together for an informal chat over a cuppa.
100 CLUB: The winner of the December 100 Club Draw was SHERRY MORGAN. The prize money amounted to £297.50.
FOOTBALL NAME CARD: The winner of last week’s Name Card was JENNY PENNINGTON.
PARISH SOCIAL GROUP: At the meeting held last Wednesday, it was agreed that we will hold a Quiz & Bingo evening in the Catholic Club on Friday 14th March and a BBQ on Sunday 4th May. Please make notes in your diaries. Future meetings of the group will be held after Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month, following the 100 Club Draw. Any persons wishing to join or volunteer will be most welcome.
FR. CALLISTUS WILL BE AWAY (IN SCHOOL) FOR 2 WEEKS FROM THIS MONDAY. PRIESTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND MASSES AND FUNERALS BUT THE WEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE SUBSTITUED BY EUCHARISTIC SERVICES. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR PROVIDING US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE COMMUNION EACH WEEKDAY.
