English Martyrs
Hollis St, Alvaston
DE24 8QU
St Ralph Sherwin
Swarkestone Rd Chellaston
DE73 5UA
Pentecost Sunday
7/8 June 2014
Responsorial Psalm: “Send forth your Spirit, O Lord,
And renew the face of the earth”
Sunday Masses
Sat:
Sun:
Sun:
6.30pm Vigil Mass (Alv) )
Andy Dussroth Int
9.00am Mass (Chell)
Imy Angela, Michael & Annie Tully RIP
10.30am Mass (Alv)
People of the Parish
12 noon Baptism of Alexander King
Mon:
9.00am Mass (Alv)
7.30pm SVP Meeting
Tues:
NO MASS
Wed:
10.00am Requiem Mass (Chell)
Thurs:
9.30am Mass (Alv)
Ruth Bridges Int.
Fri:
12 noon Mass (Alv)
Private Intention
Sat:
NO MORNING MASS
12 Noon Baptisms of Lewis & Ethan Ollerenshaw Moran
Alv 8.30am
Alv 11.30am
St Ralph Sherwin Flowers: There will be a collection next week,
Sunday 15 June, for flowers at our church
SVP Camp Mablethorpe for children aged 9 to 14. Boy’s Camp 2-9
August (contact Sharon Sheppard on 756070 for information and
application forms) Girl’s Camp 9-16 August (contact Ray Merrison on
572302). Cost £60 includes transport to and from camp by coach,
accommodation, meals, activities and trips out.
Peter Gerard Hamilton RIP
300 Club: Please let your reps have any subscriptions or new
.
applications by this week end Sunday, 8 June.
Faith in Families: Once again it is time to open the Faith in Family
Dennis Clulow RIP
People of the Parish
Beverley Mayes
Tues:
Thurs: Alv 9.00pm
Sat:
Alv 5.45pm
boxes. Please can you leave your box in the sacristy for me to pick up.
Some boxes have already been emptied and are awaiting to be
collected in the sacristy. Thank you very much for your help and
generosity. Helen Nutman
Sponsored Walk: Could all monies please be paid AS SOON AS
Readers for next weekend
6.30 pm
T Curley/M Heffernan
9.00am
V Clayton/M Spray
10.30am
C Gabriel/A Walsh
POSSIBLE to either Fr. Brentnall or Frances and mark yourself off
on the sponsor forms so we know who has paid or not. Also if
you wish to gift aid then make sure your name and address are
written clearly. This can increase donations by 25%.
Money Matters:
Parish Offertory Collection
Sick & Retired Priests Fund:
World Communications:
£687.53
£11,056.09
£248.18
English Martyrs' Fundraising
Church Organ:
£2,744.40
Saint Ralph Sherwin Fundraising:
Stained glass window:
envelopes for the collection the following week.
Mary & Paddy Burke & Fam
Holy Trinity - A
Sat:
6.30pm Vigil Mass (Alv)
Sun:
9.00am Mass (Chell)
Sun:
10.30am Mass (Alv)
Confessions: Mon:
Wed:
Fri:
Sick & Retired Priests Fund: Next weekend we will give out the
£220.00
More cleaners are urgently needed. If you can spare an hour or two once a month
please contact Margaret Ward on 572635
Prayers for the Sick: Please pray for Martin Smith, Gwyn Moran,
Caroline O'Hara-Smith, Monsignor Paul Watson, Anne Eames, Noel
Walsh, Norman Annable, Margaret Rivers, Sheila Cronin, John
Annable, Fr Anthony Colebrook, Fr James Hannigan, Canon Peter
Coyle, Kelvin Rothwell and for all the sick and housebound.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Peter Hamilton. May he
rest in peace. Please also remember his family in your prayers.
CAFOD The Hidden Emergency: A talk by Catherine Mahoney,
at St George's Parish Centre Village Street, CAFOD's Emergency
Coordinator, Tuesday 17 June 7pm for 7.15pm start. Everyone
welcome. Catherine has recently returned from the Central African
Republic. She will talk about CAFOD's response to the crisis and joint
working with Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid and the Muslim Charities
Forum. FOr more information Tel: 01773 852 950 CAFOD Office
Day of Recollection: In preparation for the feast of Corpus Christi,
we are offering a day of recollection at the Convent of the Holy Name,
Morley Road, Oakwood, DE21 4QZ, on Saturday 21 June. We will
start with coffee/tea at 10.00 am and end the day by 4.00 pm. The cost
will be a donation to the Sisters for their hospitality. Please bring a
packed lunch, coffee and tea is available. The theme of the day is a
Carmelite perspective on the Eucharist. Contact John Flaherty on
01332 551410 orjohnmarie506@gmail.com.
The following weekend therewill be an individually guided retreat at
Colwich Abbey near Rugeley.
Father M Brentnall [Parish Priest]
Father Slawomir Hermanowicz [Assistant Priest]
Parish numbers - 01332 574474 & 07773366120
www.englishmartyrsparish.org.uk
Email: englishmartyrs@nrcdt.org.uk
EXCITING NEW PROJECT
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Diocese gives the go-ahead for the establishment of a new
‘Newman House’ to serve the Catholic Community at the
University of Derby.
A Catholic ethos-based residence; a house of study and house
of prayer to provide spiritual and pastoral support for students.
To provide for long-term funding for this new venture, it is
necessary to build up a good capital base. For this reason we
are asking for support from the wide Catholic community.
How can you become a friend of Newman House Derby?
 A regular annual contribution of £60 (i.e. just £5 per
month)
 A donation to fit your purse
Payments by direct
Cheques can be made payable
debit may be made to:
to:
Derby Chaplaincy DV
Derby Chaplaincy DV
(Lloyd’s TSB)
Sent to: FAO Fr Mark Brentnall
Acc #: 00416639
16 Hollis Street, Alvaston,
Sort code: 30-96-18
Derby, DE24 8QU.
Piety Stall: There are now a selection of gifts and cards for First
Holy Communion children. Many other gift ideas available too. Collins
Sunday Missals at £16.99 and Roman Missals for £7.99. Paperback
Mass books at various prices. Rosaries and Mass cards for all
occasions available. New items in stock including statues, rosaries,
candles and first Holy Communion cards etc. We now have Baptismal
certificates that need to be filled in by the parents and priest, and can
be framed as a memento of the occasion.
Raise money for your parish when you shop online: Step 1 –
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Martyrs/St Ralph Sherwin Roman Catholic Parish Churches; Step
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Argos, John Lewis, Expedia etc. For every purchase you make
the parish will gain a small percentage at no cost to you!
MARRYING IN 2014 – if you have booked a marriage date at
English Martyrs’ or are being prepared by Father Brentnall for a
marriage elsewhere – please contact Fr Brentnall as soon as
possible to arrange an appointment to finalize all relevant
paperwork. All marrying for the first time should obtain blue
certificates from the REGISTRAR so that the marriage may take
place in the church.
Spirit of Chellaston: Members of our Catholic Community are
involved in the event at the Chellaston Community Centre on Sat 21
June from 12 noon-5.00pm.
Sponsored Silence for Christian Aid - 6 July: Please sponsor
Jean and Veronica
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This year’s pilgrimage takes
places 14-19 July. Packages begin at £325. For further information,
please contact Tangney Tours (t: 01732 886666; e: info@tangneytours.com). This year’s pilgrimage will be led by Mgr Canon Brian
Dazeley
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 and 7.30pm with the new
consultant Tracy Clements. For any info please ring her on 07896193797.
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. These sessions are only for intermediate standard or above, no
beginners. For further information please contact Lynn on 07816312057
(Please note new contact details)
"Squiggles" Parent and Toddler Group: Thursday morning from
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.
Taekwondo: Thursday evening in the Parish Hall. Children 5.30-6.30pm,
Adults 7.00-8.00pm. Call Simon on 07584 677350 for details.
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.
Hall Events
Sun 8 June:
Mon 9 June :
Access to Art 10.00am-3.00pm
Slimming World 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Tues 10 June: Access to Art 10.00am-3.00pm
Rainbows: 5-6.00p,
Brownies 6.15-7.30pm
Line dancing 8.00-10.30pm
Wed 11 June: Wednesday Club 2-4.00pm
FHC Class 6.30pm
Thurs 12 June: Squiggles Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.00am
Taekwondo
Fri 13 June:
Bingo 7.30-9.00pm Doors open 7pm approx
Sat 14 June:
Sun 15 June:
Diary Dates:
25 June:
Bluebell Park Care Home visit
27 June:
Bingo 7.30-9.00pm
28/29 June: St Peter’s Patronal Feast Flower Festival
29 June:
Ecumenical Festival Service in St Peter’s at 6.00pm
2 July:
Mission Prayers for Chellaston at SRS 6.30-7.00pm
6 July:
Sponsored Silence for Christian Aid.
12 July:
Srawberry Tea in the Methodist Church at 3pm –
Talk by Chandra Morbey – Derby City Mission
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:
atwalsh46@yahoo.co.uk