English Martyrs
Hollis St, Alvaston
DE24 8QU
St Ralph Sherwin
Swarkestone Rd Chellaston
DE73 5UA
2nd Sunday of Advent - B
6/7 December 2014
Responsorial Psalm: “Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help”
Sunday Masses
Sat:
Sun:
Sun:
6.30pm Vigil Mass (Alv)
9.00am Mass (Chell)
10.30am Mass (Alv)
5.00pm Carol Service at the University
Esther & Ted Foster RIP
People of the Parish
Sheila Sanders & Fam Int
Mon:
9.00am Mass (Alv)
7.30pm SVP Meeting
SVP Deceased Members
Tues:
10.00am Mass (Chell)
6.00pm Brownie District Carol Service
Wed:
6.30pm Reception of Anne Eames RIP
7.00pm Exposition (Alv)
7.30pm Mass (Alv) (Polish)
Thurs:
2.00pm Requiem Mass (Alv)
7.00pm Mass (Alv)
Fr John Humphrey’s RIP
Private Intention
Anne Eames RIP
Followed by burial at St Michael & All Angles
Private Int.
10.00am Mass (Alv)
Harold & Eunice Roe RIP
2.10pm Whole School Mass at St John Fisher School
Private Int.
Sat:
NO MORNING MASS
3RD Sunday of Advent - Year B
Sat:
6.30pm Vigil Mass (Alv)
Lawrence Cowlishaw RIP (WW1)
Sun:
9.00am Mass (Chell)
People of the Parish
Sun:
10.30am Mass (Alv)
Malcolm & Virgina Augustas RIP
12 noon Baptism of Rykie Jai Ronny Diamond
3.00pm Mass (Alv)
Sick & Housebound
Alv 8.30am
Alv 6.30pm
Alv 9.30am
morning mass on Sunday 7 December for those interested in helping
to create the banner linked to WW1. Contact details - Veronica on
07419 121905 or email: veron.morrison@gmail.com
African Sung Mass: 7 December at 2.00pm in St George’s
Church, Village St. All welcome. Further details from Sylvia
Mchampda: 07833 468893 or Fr Jude Ebere Eze: 07429 147165.
Churhces Together in Chellaston: Padley gifts for the homeless
Fri:
Confessions: Mon:
Wed:
Fri:
Please Note: There will be a meeting at St Ralph Sherwin after
Tues: Chell 9.30am
Thurs: Alv 6.30pm
Sat:
Alv 5.45pm
£696.40
£13,657.52
£450.00
Cleaners: P Hand, B Booth, M White
Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 7 December at the
University Multi-Faith Centre at 5pm, followed by plenty of mulled wine
and mince pies
Prayers for the Sick: Please always keep in your prayers the sick
and housebound of this parish including Anne Smith, Frank Watkins,
and Eileen Kennedy.
Please pray Please pray for the repose of the soul of those who
have died.
Bluebell Care Home Visit: Wed 17 Dec 2.30-3.30pm
Faith In Families: Once again it is time for your Faith in Families
money box to be opened. Please bring your boxes into the sacristy at
either church. They will be emptied and returned to you the following
week. They can be picked up from the back of church. If anyone has
any difficulties with this please contact Helen Nutman on 01332
792659.
300 Club: Please let your reps have any new applications and
payments by next Sunday, 14 Dec to be in the next draw. If you
currently pay by cash, please consider setting up a Standing
Order through your bank instead – this makes it easier for us to
administer the lottery. Please see your reps for details.
Throughout 2014 – 2015 the fifth centenary celebrations of
the birth of St. Teresa of Avila (Discalced Carmelite and Doctor
Readers for next weekend
6.30 pm
T Curley/T Bethell
9.00am
M Meagher/B Wainwright
10.30am
C Gabriel/M Hall
Money Matters:
Parish Offertory Collection
Sick & Retired Priests Fund: £464.75
Mosaic Fund: £50
at Christmas on Sunday 14 December at St. Ralph Sherwin
of the Church) will be taking place. There are leaflets at the back of
church giving details about the events taking place and for anyone
wishing to explore Carmelite spirituality and deepen their prayer life.
For local spirituality/prayer groups in the Discalced Carmelite tradition
contact: Lisa Hodgson (Tel: 01332 345603. Mb: 07767 132 599) and
John Flaherty (01332 551410. Mb: 07975 858 811)
SVP: The SVP will be holding their annual Christmas Party for Senior
Citizens on Sunday 14 December starting with mass at 3pm. If you
wish to attend please put your name on the list at the back of
church. If you wish transport add your address and phone number
(Only if you require transport)
Knights of St Columba Carol Service: Continuing our
tradition, Council 92, Derby, would like to invite you to our annual
Carol Service and Blessing of the Crib around the Christmas tree in
Derby Market Place. This will take place at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday
17 December when Fr John Trenchard, St. Joseph's Derby will bless
the Crib.
Father M Brentnall [Parish Priest]
Father Slawomir Hermanowicz [Assistant Priest]
Parish numbers - 01332 574474 & 07773366120
www.englishmartyrsparish.org.uk
Email: englishmartyrs@nrcdt.org.uk
Advent Reconciliation Services in the city:Tuesday 16 December
St. Albans 7:00 p.m.
St. George's 7:00 p.m.
Friday 19 December
O.L.O.L.
7:00 p.m.
Monday 22 December St. Mary's 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph's will have extended Saturday morning confessions on the
two weekends before Christmas.
Singing!
Do you enjoy Christmas carols, but feel lacking in
confidence when it comes to having a go singing yourself? Then the
opportunity to learn to sing Advent and Christmas carols is for you.
Just come along on any or all of the singing group practices at either
6pm starting Saturday, 6 December or Sunday, 7 December at
10am for 20 minutes before the Masses and join one of the groups.
No experience is necessary - choir members will be there to help you if
necessary. Everybody, especially young people and children
welcome! Let's prepare to welcome Christmas with heartfelt and joyful
singing! Remember, St Augustine once said " To sing is to pray twice"
HALL
Access 2 Art: Sessions are every Monday & Tuesday 10.00am -3.00pm in
the Parish Hall. There is a disabled toilet in the hall.
Contact Claire on 07792686082.
Slimming World: Monday sessions 5.30pm. Details of additional class in the
new year coming soon.
Rainbows: Fun and games for 5-7 year old girls. Tuesday evenings during
term time, in the Parish Hall, 5.00-6.00pm. Call Diane on 07505 949034 or
Claire on 07929 425133 for more details.
Brownies: For girls 7-10 years old. Tuesday evenings during term time in the
Parish Hall, 6.15-7.30pm. Fun and games, craft, cooking, trips out to bowling,
cinema etc, working for badges and annual ‘Pack Holiday’. If you’re interested
girls, call Diane on 07505 949034.
Line Dancing: Tuesday evening from 8.00pm till approximately 10.30pm in the
Parish Hall. Beginners or anybody interested in learning are welcome to
attend, as well as those who are experienced, please contact Lynn for more
details on 07816312057.
"Squiggles" Parent and Toddler Group: Thursday morning from
Churches Together In Chellaston: United Carol Services in St.
Peter's Church, Chellaston on Sunday 21 Dec at .500 and 7.00pm.
Singers! We have been invited to sing with St. Peter's Choir
for these Carol Services. Rehearsals in St. Peter's Church Hall
on Thursdays during Advent at 7.30pm. Contact Mr. David
Henshaw on Derby 365597.
Readers! We have been asked to provide two readers for each
of the above Carol Services. Contact Liz Spencer on
Derby 702260.
9.30am - 11.00am. For further information please phone Clare Hill on
07947171223 or see the poster at the back of church or on the church hall
door.
Hiring of the Parish Hall: For Parish Hall bookings please call the hall
Manager (Frances Connolly) on 572286 between 10.00am & 2.00pm Monday
to Friday. If not available please leave a message with a phone number and
you will be contacted as soon as possible.
Increases in charges for deposits and all parties, applicable from January 1st
2014.
Children's crib service (St Ralph Sherwin): Come and join the
Children's Liturgy group as we set up the crib on Tuesday 23 Dec at
5.00pm. As usual, there will be singing, reading and prayers. We will
aslo be serving drinks and mince pies to get us in the festive spirit.
Sun 7 Dec:
Mon 8 Dec :
"LIFE" Collection box for old mobile phones at the back of English
Martyrs Church. No batteries, chargers or SIM cards required; just
the phone.
Used Stamps box at the back of English Martyrs Church; these are
collected to help the missions.
A Recycling Box for Ink Cartridges will be at the back of church
soon to help raise funds for the church. ONLY Genuine cartridges,
not compatibles, are required especially, Ink Jet Cartridges
Wed 10 Dec:
Thurs 11 Dec:
Fri 12 Dec:
Sat: 13 Dec:
Sun 14 Dec:
Hall Events
Tues 9 Dec:
Access to Art 10.00am-3.00pm
Slimming World 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Access to Art 10.00am-3.00pm
Rainbows 5-6.00pm
Brownies 6.15-7.30pm
Line Dancing 8.00-10.30pm
Wednesday Club 2-4.00pm
Squiggles Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.00am
Bingo 7.30-9.00pm Doors open 7.00pm approx.
Private Party 11-3.00pm
Diary Dates:
Raise money for your parish when you shop online: Step 1 –
Robert Ludlam Theatre at St Benedict School presents
‘Gideon Grainger – Ghost Detective and the Very Creepy Christmas’
- a fun filled Christmas production especially for young people and
their families. 11-21 December. For further information and booking
details, see poster at the back of Church.
Piety Stall:
A selection of gifts & cards for many occasions
available. Missals available from £7.99, various prayer books, statues,
candles, mass cards etc. Christmas cards, Calendars & Diaries in
stock, also Nativity sets and Figures in stock. We also have some
small gifts of Nativity scenes, glitter globes, Advent Candles and
Calendars. Anything specifically required please ask.
“Christmas Cannons! Aged 14-18? ‘Cannons’ is an open event
Found: A camera and case was found in the Parish hall approx.. 4
Come, Sing and Perform ‘The Messiah’: If you are interested in
go to easyfundraising.org.uk; Step 2 – click on English Martyrs/St
Ralph Sherwin Roman Catholic Parish Churches; Step 3 – shop with
over 2,700 retailers, inc Amazon, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Argos, John
Lewis, Expedia etc. For every purchase you make the parish will gain
a small percentage at no cost to you!
weeks ago. If this could be yours or you know who it belongs to,
please ringFrances on 01332 572286 for details.
designed just for you taking place from 7-9pm on Friday
12 December at St Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham. ‘Cannons’ is
being led by the Briars team, focuses on the true meaning of
Christmas and will be a great evening of festive fun, food, music and
prayer. For more information please visit www.ndcys.com .”
taking part in a charity performance of ‘The Messiah’ on 21 Dec,
please see poster for further details.
In case of an emergency in the parish (ie: a person needing the last sacraments) firstly call the parish number 01332 574474/07773 366120; if the priest is unavailable please
call one of the following: St George’s on 01332 767038, St Joseph’s on 01332 343777, St Alban’s on 01332 672914 or St Mary’s on 01332 346126.
If the person is in hospital you should ask them to call the Duty RC Chaplain.
Editor’s Note: If you have any items for the newsletter next week, please contact Anne Walsh 01332 753147 or email:
annew505@gmail.com