The Good Shepherd. Jesus is our Way. Let us be guided by his hand. 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (p126) Sunday 2 nd September 2018

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1 The Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds - Registered Charity No Royal Fold, New Road, Mytholmroyd, HX7 5EA Parish Priest: Rev M Larkin Telephone: Facebook The Good Shepherd Sacred Heart School Website: Halifax Deanery s: Parish Priest pp.thegoodshepherd@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Parish office office.thegoodshepherd@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Sunday 2 nd ember nd Sunday in Year B (p126) Jesus is our Way. Let us be guided by his hand. MUSIC FOR TODAY S LITURGY Processional 820 Holy, Holy, Holy 559 Gloria 999 Memorial Acclamation 560 Gospel Acclamation 544 Communion 910 Offertory 600 Recessional 770 ACCOMPANIMENT THIS WEEK: MUSIC GROUP Thank you READERS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK 9.30am BRIAN LAWRENCE BARRY GELDARD JANET ALMOND ANNIS PEART BINNS RITA ALSTON MICHAEL PLUNKETT NEXT SUNDAY S COLLECTION Collection for the Catholic Education Service. Thank you. ANNUAL COUNT This year s Mass count to be taken on the last two weekends of ember (23rd and 30th) and the first two weekends of (October 7th and 15th) 1

2 PLEASE PRAY FOR: OUR SICK: Edna Harwood, Pat Mulcahy, Andrew (going through a difficult time), Mary Clough, Deirdre Ruane, Marie Huddleston, Rosa Maria Santos - in addition to those mentioned on the Prayer Tree. Clergy: Please pray for all the priests of our diocese who are burdened with long term illnesses of various kinds and strive to continue to carry out their priestly ministry either in full-time parochial office or in retirement from office. Please pray particularly for: Mgr Philip Holroyd, Fr Bernard Funnell, Fr Sean Leonard, Mgr Anthony Boylan LATELY DEAD: Fr John Abberton, Mark Murphy, Mary Anderson, John Payne, Moira Moore. ANNIVERSARIES: Alice Redmond, Peter Standish, Ned Standish, Marion Agnes Gott nee Graham, Mary Downes, Nigel Bavidge, and all those whose anniversaries occur about this time. May they rest in peace and rise in glory. ES AND SERVICES THIS WEEK Sun 9.30am 2 nd Mon 3 rd 5.00pm 7.00pm Twenty-Second Sunday in St Gregory the Great Alice Redmond (A) Michael Melia Frank Almond Tues 4 th Wed 5 th 7.00pm St Cuthbert Weekday in Marion Agnes Gott nee Graham Cardinal Cormac Murphy O Connor (R) BLACKSHAWHEAD Thur 6 th 10.00am Weekday in Peter and Ned Standing HEBDEN ROYD METHODIST Fri 7 th 10.30am Weekday in Sick of the parish KERSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE Sat 8 th 10.00am Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Priest s intention Sun 9 th 9.30am 5.00pm Twenty-Third Sunday in Pro Populo For Bishop Marcus and people of Leeds Diocese 2

3 LETTERS FROM POPE FRANCIS AND BISHOP MARCUS Printed letters from Pope Francis and Bishop Marcus relating to abuse within the Roman Catholic church are available at the back of church today. Update: As these were all taken last week a few more have been printed. FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION From Sat 6th Oct 2018 and every 1st Saturday of each month, all Catholics are encouraged to observe the First Saturday Devotion requested by Our Blessed Lady - wherever Day Mass is celebrated in the Diocese of Leeds. The devotion is made up of Confession, Holy Communion, five decades of the Rosary and keeping Our Lady company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to Our Lord Jesus Christ. OF CANONISATION On Sunday 14th October 2018 the Holy Father will preside at the Mass of Canonisation of seven individuals - Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini), Supreme Pontiff; Oscar Arnulfo Romero Galdámez, archbishop of San Salvador, martyr; Francesco Spinelli, diocesan priest, founder of the Institute of the Sisters Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament; Vincenzo Romano, diocesan priest; Maria Katharina Kasper, founder of the Institute of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ; Nazaria Ignacia of Saint Teresa of Jesus (née: Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa), founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Crusaders of the Church, and Nunzio Sulprizio, lay man who lived a life of heroic virtue. On that Sunday morning Bishop Marcus will preside at the celebration of Holy Mass in the Cathedral. The Mass will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 s Morning Worship programme which begins at 8:10am. ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL 2019 In 2019 the Annual Mission Appeal will be made by the Society of African Missions (SMA Fathers). The Annual Mission Appeal is a unique opportunity for the faithful in our parishes to hear directly from a missionary (religious or lay) about their time overseas and to learn about the Church's missionary work. It is also a chance for the faithful to contribute financially to the work of that particular missionary society. In due course therefore, a member of SMA Fathers will be contacting the parish priest directly to organise a suitable date to visit your parish. Please do all that you can to make the missionaries welcome and assist them in facilitating this mandatory appeal. LIST OF THOSE WHO ARE ILL Our list of those in our community who are in need of prayers because of illness has been added to lately. Please continue to let us know who is in need of our support through prayer. It is important that the list is kept up to date. If you know that someone has recovered then let Fr Larkin or Gez Hodgson know so that we can keep the list valid. Thank you. 3

4 ANNIVERSARIES LIST Please do not forget to send in (to the editor details at end of this bulletin) anniversaries of loved ones who have died. It is a great thing to continue to have their memories honoured. Update: Thank you to those people who have sent in names for the anniversary list this week. OVERGATE MIDNIGHT WALK EMMA WOODHOUSE Saturday 8th ember, Emma will be the taking part in the Overgate Midnight Walk. She is raising funds for our local hospice in memory of her mother Lynne Constantine and the wonderful care she received in If you would like to support her efforts, you can read more and donate online at: A sponsorship form is available in church. This will be your last opportunity to sponsor her. Richard Constantine STEVE WOODHEAD GREAT NORTH RUN - Final chance Steve is running the Great North Run (next Sunday 9 th ember) in aid of Hope Community Village (India) funds. You can sign up to support him at the back of church or online via justgiving.. This will be your last opportunity to sponsor him. POETRY READINGS AT SQUARE CHAPEL WORDPLAY There will be a set of poetry readings by Philip Gross, Terry Gifford and our very own John Duffy. Monday 10th ember 7.30 pm. Venue: Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax - in the Copper Auditorium Cost of tickets: 5. Come along for an enjoyable evening. CRAGG CHALLENGE - ADVANCE WARNING This now appears to be becoming an annual event. It takes place on Sunday 23 rd ember. It draws increasing numbers of spectators so we need to be aware of some possible disruption. Also, with the car park already under pressure from locals on Sunday mornings some pre-thought may be needed to allow members of our community to park. Richard Constantine PARISH REVIEW Work has now started on collating the information from our parish review. It is intended to publish findings and any subsequent action plan after the next Consultors meeting (25 th ember). It will also feature in the Parish AGM which is planned for October. There are many interesting and varied observations and these will be made available to the whole parish. Many thanks for your patience. ROYD RENERATION CHRISTMAS MARKET & LIGHTS SWITCH ON Royd Reneration have invited us to apply for a stall at the Christmas Market on 17th November when the Christmas lights will be switched on. Janet Almond has applied on behalf of the parish. Further details about our stall will follow shortly. Thank you to Janet for thinking ahead while many of us were on holiday. 4

5 CALDERDALE DROP-IN FOOD AND SUPPORT CENTRE Please don t forget the Food Bank over the summer. There is still a big demand for the service. The box for donations is still in the entrance to Good Shepherd church. TODMORDEN HIPPODROME THEATRE The Wind in the Willows - The New Musical Tues 23rd Sat 27th October Tickets or see Liz McLaughlin TODMORDEN HIPPODROME ELECTRIC PALACE CINEMA Children s Film showing Peter Rabbit Saturday 15 th. at 2.00pm (Doors open at 1.30pm). Admission 1 Liz McLaughlin WALK AWAY THE POUNDS A weekly class on Fridays at a.m. for one hour at St. Mary s Parish Centre,Clarence Street, Halifax. This is open to all Ladies and Gentlemen of any age. Comfortable clothes and non-slip shoes will be required. 2 per class. DIOCESAN NEWS "ADOREMUS" EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS, LIVERPOOL 7 th 9 th SEPT Please pray for the congress and for the delegates from this parish that their hearts, filled with the graces of this Eucharistic pilgrimage, will grow in bearing witness to the infinite and loving mystery of God, who comes to us in the lowliness of sacramental signs. TRIBUNAL/PARALEGAL ADMINISTRATOR Due to retirement, the Diocese of Leeds is recruiting a Tribunal/Paralegal Administrator. This role assists in the timely processing of formal nullity, nonbaptism and other similar cases. The role will include diary management, coordination of interviews, allocation of cases, searches of Baptismal Records and liaison with other national Tribunals. The role may also include interviewing and other work of a paralegal nature. It is anticipated that the role will commence in November. It may suit a person with legal secretarial or paralegal experience. Remuneration will depend on experience. The role will be Full Time although Part Time may be considered. CV with a covering letter, or enquiries should be submitted to recruitment@dioceseofleeds.org.uk by 15 th ember BATLEY TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 2018 This year, the annual Batley Torchlight Procession will be on Monday 1st October 2018, starting at 7:30pm in Batley Market Square and ends with Benediction in St Mary s Church. The procession gives a fine witness to our Catholic faith and gives honour to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, in the tradition of our forebears in England - the Dowry of Mary 5

6 DEMENTIA AND THE EUCHARIST The Diocese of Leeds is aiming to become a Dementia Friendly Diocese. An action plan has been developed and approved by Bishop Marcus. It will be formally launched during the Caritas Leeds Day of Reflection at Notre Dame Sixth Form Catholic College Leeds on Saturday 6 th October (details can be accessed through the Diocesan website, or the Justice and Peace website or the Growing Old Gracefully website) Part of this action plan is to produce some helpful guidance on Dementia and the Eucharist. This is aimed at re-enforcing current good practice but may also offer some suggestions to enhance current practices. This guidance is particularly useful for Eucharistic Ministers within our parish. Copies of this guidance are available at the back of church. Anyone should feel free to pick up a copy. A NUN S STORY Wheeler Hall, Leeds Sat 22 nd. 2pm-4pm: Sr Agatha, now well into her 80s, has led an interesting and challenging life. She has written an autobiography which begins with her life as a child, her call to the religious life (while writing a letter to her fiancé), and how she has progressed in the journey of her life since. It is full of amusing and personal stories, as well as transparent honesty about the difficulties faced, and her reliance on God through good times and bad. The book is a great read, and Sr Agatha is an engaging speaker. There will be time to hear from Sr Agatha, talk with her about her life and the issues raised in the book, and purchase a copy of the book. Half the price of each book is given to the Congregation of Jesus Convent in York. To book or for more information events@leedschurchinstitute.org or phone JUST SPIRITUALITY: A Day of Reflection with the Justice & Peace Commission 20th October :00am in Good Shepherd, Mytholmroyd, Parish Centre. Take time out to join us to reflect more deeply on action for Social Justice in this Day of Reflection led by Fr Michael Doody, Vocations Director for the Leeds Diocese. The day starts at 10:00 with the normal Saturday Mass for the Good Shepherd church community. Everyone is asked to bring some food that can be shared at lunchtime. Teas & coffees will be provided. There will be two talks by Fr Doody with time for private reflection and some time for discussion as well. The day will end at around 3pm. The event is free to attend but please book places by ing jandp@dioceseofleeds.org.uk DIOCESE OF LEEDS SAFEGUARDING COMMISSION VACANCY An independent chair person is needed for the Diocese of Leeds Safeguarding Commission. The applicant should have extensive and current professional safeguarding expertise and experience in working with children and/or adults who may be at risk and will ideally have a proven track record of working extensively at a senior level in related areas (i.e. social care, police, probation or family law). For further information about this voluntary role please call Suzanne Mitchell, Safeguarding Coordinator on Application is by way of a written 6

7 expression of interest, CV and details of 2 referees to be submitted to suzanne.mitchell@dioceseofleeds.org.uk. Closing date is 30 th October 2018 FINANCE CORNER!! Missing Millions 169 million old 1 coins have not been returned yet to the Bank of England. Do you have any? Put them in the collection and we'll bank them for you. UPDATE: Thank you for the speedy response we have had 22 in old coins donated. We can still take any 1 coins you find. Bank Charges The diocese has re-negotiated its banking arrangements. As a result from July 2018 for at least one year, possibly more, all our bank charges are being paid by the diocese. This will save us over 300 for each year. Still using cash? Why not pay your offering via standing order direct to the parish bank account. This makes life simpler for you and for the accounts. More than 50 parishioners already do this. Sort code Account No Name: Good Shepherd Mytholmroyd Thank you. Please use your surname as the reference Nick Burchnall PARISH COLLECTION SUNDAY 26 TH AUG Loose Envelopes SO 435 Thank you for your generosity. Fr Larkin FLOWER ROTA 2 nd ember LIV REDMOND 9 th ember PATRICIA NEWMAN Please give your donation to Doris Moorhead. Thank you. ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRE / THIS WEEK MON 3 SEPT ELECTRICAL WORK LOUNGE TUES 4 SEPT RADIO CLUB UPSTAIRS WED 5 SEPT MIDDAY LUNCHEON CLUB LOUNGE THUR 6 SEPT YOUTH GROUP LOUNGE

8 ROYD REGENERATION: LATEST BULLETIN AUGUST 2018 Traffic Management and Pedestrian Crossing The traffic management is moving this week from its current location between Midgley Road/New Road to the Caldene Bridge area. This will mean that the pedestrian crossing will move to the junction by Grange Dean/New Road. Please take extra care and always use the operational crossing. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Area H White Lee Clough Culvert Approximately 60 tonnes of gravel have now been removed from the culvert by hand. A detailed inspection can now be undertaken to establish what repairs are required. Area M Drainage Works The new section of drainage is now in place in both Midgley Road and Burnley Road. Further works to replace the gullies will be carried out later this year. The concrete L shaped walls are almost complete at the site of the old Post Office. The natural stone cladding works will commence next month. Piling work will shortly commence on the right bank to enable construction of the northern pier for the new bridge. Area G - Cragg Brook Preparation work for the new footbridge is underway. The aim is to complete these works and open the footbridge mid-ember. CONSTRUCTION OPEN DAY Construction open day is being held on on Thursday 20th ember at the Community Centre. The project team will be available to talk about the progress of the scheme so far and provide information about the work ahead. More details to follow! Contact details: If you have any concerns or questions please come and talk to a member of the team at the Red Acre Site or call in to the Community Centre on a Friday morning from 9am 12 noon. Alternatively, you can contact them by - mytholmroydfas@environmentagency.gov.uk Follow us on and at Sign up to receive this Bulletin to your address send subscribe to mytholmroydfas@environment-agency.gov.uk HOUSE ES Contact Gez Hodgson (see below) Mon 10 th ember Tues 11 th ember Mytholm 10.30am Thurs 13 th ember - Mon 17 th ember Tues 18 th ember Please have notices in by Wednesday of each week. gezhodgson@hotmail.co.uk Mobile (phone or text) Landline Fr John can be contacted on: or john_gott1@xlnmail.com