| NEXT SUNDAY: Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Sunday, 1st January 9.00 a.m. Marie Ainsworth (RIP) 11.00 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Mothers 6.00 p.m. Catherine Marie Maguire (B-day) | Next Sunday’s Readings YEAR B Numbers 67:22-27 Psalm 66 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 |
| SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD: In celebrating the nativity or birth of the Lord Jesus, we recall the great mystery which unfolded in that stable in Bethlehem. God’s loving plan of salvation is revealed in the mystery of the incarnation, when through Mary, God became incarnate, taking on human flesh, being born one like us. The whole Christmas event celebrates the activity of God born into humanity for our salvation, the forgiveness of our sins. “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to people of goodwill.” CRIB: Do stop and muse upon the image of the crib, considering the great mystery of “Emmanuel, God with us.” The Crib collection this year will be given to ‘Life’ which supports young mothers and families. |
| May I wish you, your families and your loved ones a very HOLY, JOYFULL and PEACEFUL Christmas. May the blessings of the Infant King come down upon you and bless you. | |
| Last Sunday’s Collection: £ 1, 309.12 Thank you. | The Collection on Christmas Day will be your offering to the clergy of the Parish. Thank you. |
| DURING the WEEK at ST. THOMAS MORE Do note the Mass times which are a little different during the holiday season. MONDAY: Feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr and patron of the Guild of St. Stephen for Altar Servers. All servers are invited to serve Mass on Monday at 11.00am in honour of St. Stephen and to renew there server’s promise. |
| NEXT SUNDAY; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. New Years Day 2012. Mass Times as usual, 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm. |
| RIP: Gwen Molloy, Fr. Michael Knight, Fr. Norman Millard, Margaret Stark, Kyal Gaffeny, Gerald Nichols, Anniversaries- William Teppett, Francis Roberts Michael Murphy, Patrick McClean, Michael Malone, Mary Hynes, Monsignor Canon Thomas Gavin, Jean Davenport, Dennis Moran, Frances Phillips, Bridget Sheil, Douglas Sheffield, Elizabeth King, Angela Morris, James Nettleship, John Bromell, Bernard Moulding, Richard Gannon, Jim Clarkson, Kathleen Tarming, George Walsh, Veronica Gaughan, Mary Harbourne, Grace Keighley, Cecelia Burr, John O’Donnell, Christine Selfe, David Rodger, Margaret Muldoon, Kenneth Lee. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in Peace. Amen. |
| SICK LIST: Please pray for Margaret Farrelly, Michael Wilson, Elizabeth Armstrong, Patricia Pickett, Michael Kerrigan, Lucy Brennan, Jane Dewsnap, Paul Bainbridge, Doris Lees, Larry Kelly, Anne Graham, Bridget McConnell, Maura Stone, Tommy Wainwright, Catherine Shorney, Charmaine Cross, Michael Wilson, Helen Freeman, Dolores Heffernan, Martine Sim, Joseph Cooney, Alicia Clifford, Louis O’Brien, Baby Leah Brown, Nicola Tressler, Margaret Cash, Lorna Jesperson, Cath Meacham, Karl Seitz, Connie Harban, Deacon Tony Colby, Jack Garry, Barbara Rees, Ellen Bell, Louise O’Brien, Bernie de Courcey, Jim Etheridge, Kim Green, Liz Skendrovic, Maureen Costello, Jacqueline Bailey, Ruth Waters, Krystyna Czaplejewicz, Mary Smith, Lydia Bailey, Pat Miles, Brenda Stokes, David Warr, Dawn Rawlings, Kathryn McSheridan, Joe Cluny, Maria Harrison, Jim Jones, Margaret Bowes, Jacqueline Godridge, Debbie O’Toole, Richard Griffiths, Ben Zurawil, Heidi O'Neill, Catherine Porter, Audrey Bills, Charlie McGanffney and for all those not mentioned who are in need of our prayers. Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us. |
| THANK YOU for your generosity in providing food and Christmas gifts. I am most grateful for your cooperation. You cannot believe the joy you have brought to others through your kindness. Tears of happiness have been shed. |
| ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL; Do remember to keep the new school building in your prayers. St. Thomas More: Pray for us. Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman: Pray for us. |
| CAFOD World Gifts – Again, thank you for your generosity in supporting the world gifts programme. In this way we are able to buy live stock, healthcare and education for some of the poorest people in the world. Again thank you for donating £844.67 to CAFOD world gifts. |
| PARISH SHOP: At last the Sunday Missal’s with the new translation of the Mass are available for collection. 2012 BIRMINGHAM CATHOLIC DIRECTORIES now available in the shop priced £3.00 |
| NEW TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL Over the last three months we have been getting to grips with the new translation. I am delighted to see how quickly you have mastered the new responses. Now that new missals are available do follow the mass more attentively while contemplating upon the beauty and meaning of the words. REVERENCE IN CHURCH; Alongside the new translation the practice of bowing or genuflecting before holy communion has been introduced. Approaching the Altar we say, “Lord I am not worthy to have you under my roof, say but the word and my soul shall be healed”: I do encourage everyone to adopt some gesture of reverence as you approach the sacrament. |
| Gwen Molloy: The Requiem Mass for Gwen Molloy will be said on Friday, 6th January, 9.00am. Reception into Church on Thursday at 6.30pm followed by Mass at 7.00pm |
| THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC; If you feel that God is calling you to faith and are interested in learning more about the Faith, the Bible and Prayer; do contact the Priest or Deacon who will gladly advise you. |
| MILLION MINUTES: Viv Bateson has raised £444.00 from her sponsored silence; this makes a total of £911.54 raised for Million Minutes. Thank you on behalf of the young people who will benefit from this event. Vivian, Clive & Stella. |
YOUTH SERVICE JOB VACANCY: Youth Ministry Development worker required. See Notice board or www.bcys.co.uk
