Advent

Happy Liturgical New Year

Bulletin - 2nd Dec 2012, 1st Sunday of Advent

Prayer for a new Bishop of Hallam

 

This prayer card was given out at Mass last Sunday.

In the New Year maybe?

Upcoming Latin Masses in Hallam

Solemn Mass for The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday 8th December, 10am, in the Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield

Solemn Mass for Christmas Day
Tudeday 25th December 11am, St Theresa's Church, Sheffield

Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving
Monday 31st December 11am, Our Lady of Lourdes, Springwater Avenue, Hackenthorpe

Reopening of the Cathedral Church of St Marie, Hallam - Vespers and Compline

Tonight the Cathedral Church of St Marie reopened.  Vespers and Compline was offered for the first time in 14 months in the Cathedral.

Bishop John Rawsthorn presided.  He blessed his new cathedra and the ambo.  The relics of saints that will be placed in the new altar were venerated. 

Here are some pictures of the cathedral, Vespers and Compline (I will add some captions and comment later). 

 

 

 

Requiem Mass at Rivelin Cemetery Chapel

The annual Requiem Mass at Rivelin Cemetry Chapel in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will take place Saturday.  The Brothers of the Catholic Men's Society will be attending. They are a Catholic sodality founded in 1854 and still doing great work in Sheffield and helping our brothers and sisters around the world too;

Solemn Requiem Mass & Blessing of Graves
Saturday 10th November
St Michael's Cemetery Chapel
Rivelin Valley Road,
Rivelin,
Sheffield S6
Time: 10.00 a.m

Further details of Hallam LMS Masses and Events See: Latin Mass Hallam

Bulletin - 4th Nov 2012, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

November Month of Devotion to The Holy Souls in Purgatory

MASSES:

Sunday:  8.30 & 10am. Exposition 11.15am to 2pm in the day chapel & from 2pm to 4 in church.  Rosary & Benediction at 4pm offered for World Peace. Prayer Group at 7pm. Tea and coffee after 10 Mass. Musicians and singers of all ages are needed and are very welcome to join in the 10am folk group.
Monday: 10am & 7.30pm. Exposition until 8.30pm.  SVP at 8pm.
Tuesday: 7 & 10am.  Note the address for the rosary. 
Wednesday: 10am & 7pm followed by  followed by the sixth session of “Knowing God Better” in the parish centre. This is the penultimate session entitled “Knowing God’s Spirit”, everyone welcome. Novena to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal after 10 Mass. Toddler group 10.30am to 12.
Thursday:  7am & 12.00. Novena with Holy Communion & Adoration at 7.30pm. Ascent group at 10am at 43 St Ronan’s Rd.  Soup lunch after 12 Mass, everyone welcome.
Friday:  10am. Holy Hour in the Day chapel from 2-3pm. 
Saturday: 10am & 6.30pm first Mass for Sunday. Confessions 10.30-11am, 5.30 -6pm.

Prayer for Peace: come and pray the rosary at the home of Margaret Young, 54 Swaledale Rd on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.  Everyone welcome.

Offertory collection:  Loose plate £605, Envelopes £632. Thank you.
Tote:  Winning numbers were 14 & 25 with 3 winners receiving £15 each.  We welcome new members at any time, 10p for 2 numbers between 1 & 30.  Number sheets are at the back of Church.  People who pay annually, could you please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you.
Parish Lunch will be on Tuesday Nov 20^th 1 for 1.15pm at the Omega.  Price £13. If paying by cheque to Mother of God Parish, thanks once again to Ann Hattersley who is willing to co-ordinate the occasion, tel: 2365911
Turning the other cheek: An Introduction to the why’s and how’s of Christian Peace-making. Special speakers Saturday Nov 10^th 10 for 1030am – 3.30pm. Blessed Trinity Church, Northfield Lane, Wickersley S66 2HF.  Please bring lunch. To book ishimmell@hallam-diocese.com or call 0114 2566464.
UCM: Due to the talks taking place “Knowing God Better” on Wednesday nights the UCM will not be having a meeting until 21 Nov.
Old Tyme Music Hall: This social event will take place at the De La Salle Club, just behind Beauchief Hall, on Sat 10^th Nov at 8pm.  Tickets £7 (which will include a pea and pie supper and entry into a raffle) are available from Hugh Finnigan 2341232, Roberta Kelly 23074288 or Pat Sleath 2307202.
‘Faith on the Frontline’: The Sheffield branch of Catholic Medical Association invites.  You to listen to a talk by Fr. Bill Bergin, whose ministry has included working as an army chaplain at military hospitals in Iraq, and who is currently chaplain to Rampton hospital, and a prison, as well as a parish priest.  On Wed 7^th Nov at 7pm at St Vincent’s Church Hall, Pickmere Rd.  Free admission, tea & coffee afterwards.
Thanks:  Sr Cecilia would like to thank the people of the Parish for the many mass cards, cards and good wishes with prayers for her recovery after her knee operation, Sister has been overwhelmed with the many people who have thought of her.  Thank you all very much.  God Bless you all.
All Saints Catholic High School are having an open morning Saturday 10 Nov from 10am to 12 noon for young people interested in applying for 6^th form.

St Marie's Cathedral Reopening

St Marie's Cathedral has been under restoration for over a year now.  It's nearly finished.  The Mass of Dedication is going to be on Friday 23rd November it will be a ticket only event as so many people want to attend.
But...
You can still be part of the Rededication ceremonies:  Thursday 22nd November - The cathedral will open at 6pm,
Vespers (Evening Prayer) at 7pm with blessing of the Cathedra and Ambo with Veneration of Relics,
Compline (Night Prayer) will be sung to conclude the night.

Their are some pictures on this website, its not been updated recently but give as sneak preview of how glorious it will look.  http://www.maysandstmarie.com/

Bulletin - 28th Oct 2012, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October Month of Devotion to The Holy Rosary
November Month of Devotion to The Holy Souls in Purgatory

MASSES:

Sunday: 8.30 & 10am, Rosary & Benediction at 4pm offered for World Peace. Prayer Group at 7pm. Tea and coffee after 10 Mass. Musicians and singers of all ages are needed and are very welcome to join in the 10am folk group.
Monday: 11am Requiem Mass for Helen Birks & 7.30pm.  Funeral reception of Catherine McNamara at 7.20pm.  SVP at 8pm.  Youth Day with Danielle 9.30am to 3.30pm in the youth club.
Tuesday: 10am & 1pm Requiem Mass for Catherine McNamara. Note the address for the rosary, Youth Day with Danielle 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Wednesday: 1Oam & 7pm Vigil Mass for the Feast of AII Saints followed by the fifth session of "Knowing God Better" in the parish centre, everyone welcome. Novena to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal after 10 Mass.
Thursday: Feast of All Saints, Holy Day of Obligation 7am & 12.00 & 7.30pm. Funerai reception of Peter Geelan at 7.20pm.
Friday: Feast of All Souls. 10am Requiem Mass for Peter Geelan, Holy Hour in the Day chapel from 2 – 3pm. First Friday of the month, day of special devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Saturday: 10am & 6.30pm first Mass for Sunday. Confessions 10.30 – 11am, 5.30 – 6pm.

Eucharistic Ministers: 6.30pm: (1,2,3,4,5) 8.30am (6,7) 10am (6,1,2,4,5).
Prayer for Peace: come and pray the rosary at the home of Norris family, 24 Steade Rd on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Offertory collection: Loose plate £614, Envelopes £545. Thank you.
Tote: Winning numbers were 4 & 19 with 4 winners receiving £11.25 each. We welcome new members at any time, 10p for 2 numbers between 1 & 30.  Number sheets are at the back of Church. People who pay annually, could you please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.
Parish Lunch will be on Tuesday Nov 20^th 1 for 1.15pm at the Omega. Price £13. If paying by cheque to Mother of God Parish, thanks once again to Ann Hattersley who is willing to co-ordinate the occasion, tel: 2365911
Turning the other cheek: An introduction to the why's and how's of Christian Peace-making. Special speakers Saturday Nov 10^th 10 for 10.30am – 3.30pm. Blessed Trinity Church, Northfield Lane, Wickersley 566 2HF. Please bring lunch.  To book ishimmell@hallam-diocese.com or call 0114 2566464.
UCM: Due to the talks taking place "Knowing God Better" on Wednesday nights the UCM will not be having a meeting until 21^st Nov.
MOG Young People: I remind you again of the 2 days with Danielle Service on Monday 29^th Tuesday 30^th Oct 9.30am to 3.30pm in the youth club. This is for young people in the senior schools and I have the application forms if you wish to pick one up. 
Old Tyme Music Hall: This social event will take place at the De La Salle Club, just behind Beauchief Hall, on Sat 10^th Nov at 8pm. Tickets £7 (which will include a pea and pie supper and entry into a raffle) are available from Hugh Finnigan 2341232, Roberta Kelly 23074288 or Pat Sleath 2307202.
'Faith on the Frontline': The Sheffield branch of Catholic Medical Association invites. You to listen to a talk by Fr. Bill Bergin, whose ministry has included working as an army chaplain at military hospitals in Iraq, and who is currently chaplain to Rampton hospital, and a prison, as well as a parish priest. On Wed 7^th Nov at 7pm at St Vincent's Church Hall, Pickmere Rd. Free admission, tea & coffee afterwards.
MANY THANKS to all who supported the Karaoke evening last Saturday. £1,126 was raised in aid of the furniture store and was a wonderful evening.
Exposition: it is our turn to have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament next Sunday after 10 Mass and finishing with rosary & benediction at 4pm. In this year of Faith I would hope many people would visit and spend time in adoration. A list is on the font to make sure there is always somebody present

Marriage

Their is a battle going on to save one of the core institutions of our society. 
Colition4Marriage is leading the campaign to protect the traditional and natural understanding of marriage.
 
Marriage:
is the Voluntary Union
between One Man and One Woman,
for Life,
for Procreation,
Raising and Education of Children

If you haven't already singed the petition PLEASE sign it now and get anyone else you know to sign it.  Talk about it with family and friends, promote Marriage.
At 609,427 people signed, the C4M petition is one of the largest petitions in British history. 

This is a great short video about Marriage:

Bulletin - 21st Oct 2012, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Month of Devotion to The Holy Rosary

Parents' Week

MASSES:
Sunday: 8.30 & 10 am Rosary & Benediction at 4pm offered for World Peace.
Prayer Group at 7pm, Tea and coffee after 10 Mass. Musicians and singers of all
ages are needed and are very welcome to join in the 10 am folk group.
Monday: 10am & 7.30pm Exposition until 8.30pm. SVP at 8pm
Tuesday: 10am. Note the address for the rosary.
Wednesday: 10am & 7pm followed by the fourth session of “Knowing God Better” in the parish centre, everyone welcome. Novena to Our Lady of Miraculous Medal after 10 Mass.
Toddler group 10.30am – 12.
Thursday: 7am & 12.00 Novena with Holy Communion & Benediction at 7.30pm
Soup lunch after 12 Mass in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.
Friday: 10am. Holy Hour in the Day chapel from 2 – 3pm
Saturday: 10am & 6.30pm first Mass for Sunday.
Confessions 10.30-11am, 5.30 – 6pm

Eucharistic Ministers: 6.30pm: (12,13,14,7,11)8.30am (3,4) 10am (11,12,7,9,10).
Prayer for Peace: come and pray the rosary at the home of Mary Canty 21 Bannderdale Rd on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Offertory collection: Loose plate £624, Envelopes £695. Thank you.

Tote: Winning numbers were 22 & 29 with 2 winners receiving £22.50 each. We welcome new members at any time, 10p for 2 numbers between 1 & 30. Number sheets are at the back of Church. People who pay annually, could you please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.

Parish Lunch will be on Tuesday Nov 20^th l for 1.15pm at the Omega. Price £13. If paying by cheque to Mother of God Parish, thanks once again to Ann Hattersley who is willing to co-ordinate the occasion, tel: 2365911
Growing Old Gracefully: "Called to be Old" Towards a practical & prayerful response to later life. A day conference at All Saints School Tuesday 30^th Oct 10am to 4.15pm. Speakers: Professor Stuart Parker, Briony Broome, Bishop John Rawsthorne. To book contact Matthew Bray 0114 2566401 or contact l.rendell@live.co.uk 07825449306. £10 per person with 10% discount for 5 or more per booking.
The St Vincent De Paul Society in England & Wales has around 10,000 members who last year made over 500,000 visits to those in need including people in this area. Would you like a visit? Or do you know someone who may like to be visited?  We'll visit anyone regardless of their beliefs/race, situation, etc. For more info/to discuss, ring Lucy on 07906968836 President of MOG SVP,
Turning the other cheek: An Introduction to the why's and how's of Christian Peace-making. Special speakers Saturday Nov 10^th 10 for 10.30am – 3.30pm. Blessed Trinity Church, Northfield Lane, Wickersley S66 2HF. Please bring lunch. To book ishimmell@hallam-diocese.com or call 0114 2566464.
UCM: Due to the talks taking place "Knowing God Betted' on Wednesday nights the UCM will not be having a meeting until 21^st Nov.
MOG Young People: I remind you again of the 2 days with Danielle Service on Monday 29^th Tuesday 30^th Oct 9.30am to 3.30pm in the youth club. This is for young people in the senior schools and I have the application forms if you wish to pick one up.
Old Tyme Music Hall: This social event will take place at the De La Salle Club, just behind Beauchief Hall, on Sat 10^th Nov at 8pm. Tickets £7 (which will include a pea and pie supper and entry into a raffle) are available from Hugh Finnigan 2341232, Roberta Kelly 23074288 or Pat Sleath 2307202.
'Faith on the Frontline': The Sheffield branch of Catholic Medical Association invites. You to listen to a talk by Fr Bill Bergin, whose ministry has included working as an army chaplain at military hospitals in Iraq, and who is currently chaplain to Rampton hospital, and a prison, as well as a parish priest. On Wed 7^th Nov at 7pm at St Vincent's Church Hall, Pickmere Rd. Free admission, tea & coffee afterwards.
Make a Moment: Each year Parents' Week hails the amazing contribution parents make to their children's lives. Make a moment is the theme for this year's Parents' Week (Oct 22^nd – 28^th), celebrating those moments that make being a child and being a parent so special. Parents are encouraged to find 5 minutes, half an hour, or longer, this week and take a moment to give their children their full attention. May God Bless their efforts.

The New Evangelisation for the Transmission of the Christian Faith



In Rome at the moment there is a Synod of Bishops discussing the "New Evangelisation for the Transmission of the Christian Faith" at the start of the Year of Faith.
This short video really gets to the point of:
How secularisation has destabilised the core of what makes our Society and Culture
How we as Catholic have not managed react to this, in explaining Christ and His Church, we ended up "catechising without content", not "rooted in the Creed"
We need to "call people to the Church" by speaking out of our identify - as Catholics

Reclaim your Catholic Identity! Know what the Church actually says

Wilfridmas

Happy St Wilfrid Day



St Wilfrid, The Jesuit church Preston, Lancashire

Fr Lawrence OP

The Motherhood of Our Lady

Introit:
Ecce, Virgo concipiet, et pariet filium, et vocabitur nomen ejus Emmanuel.
Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son, and he shall be called Emanuel.

Cantate Domino canticum novum: quia mirabilia fecit.

Sing the Lord a new song, a song of wonder at his doings.

 

Bl Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council on this Marian feast with these words:

"Mother Church rejoices that, by the singular gift of Divine Providence, the longed-for day has finally dawned when--under the auspices of the virgin Mother of God, whose maternal dignity is commemorated on this feast--the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council is solemnly opened beside Saint Peter's tomb."

The Feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1931 for the whole Latin Church, on the occasion of the 15th centenary of the Council Ephesus, in 431, which proclaimed the Virgin Mary Theotokos, the God-bearer. The term was adopted as a way to assert the Divinity of Christ from which it follows that what is predicated of Christ is predicated of God. So, if Mary is the mother of Jesus, she is the Mother of God.

The Feast was moved to the 1^st of January in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, it remains on this day in the Extraordinary Form.

A Parish Blog

 

The Second Vatican Council opened 50 years ago today, for our parish it is also a special day, The Feast of the Motherhood of Our Lady. This was (and in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite is) our parish patronal feast day.

So on this important feast day this blog has been initiated. The initial plan is to publish the weekly bulletin and in the future, post about parish, diocesan and wider Church events. It is also hope that this can become a parish resource, so that we can better know what is going on in the Church.

Central to the life of the Church is the liturgy, therefore information about the Liturgy will also feature in the blog. The liturgy is central to our life, in particular the Eucharist, as “the Source and the Summit of the Christian life” (CCC 1324). By understanding what the Church says about our liturgy we can better foster a liturgical life in the parish, which is vital to the rest of the work of the Church.