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3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
St John Fisher & St Thomas More Catholic Church enjoyed it's 75th Anniversary this year and in conjunction with our celebrations we would like to welcome you to our new web site.
Our delightful church is situated between the villages of Burley in Wharfedale and Menston, our friendly parish would welcome you to our church through out the year.
Please enjoy our web site, we hope it will provide you with a brief insight into our church, it history and what's going on now but if you do have any questions please don't hesitate to call us on: 01943 863179
Thank you
Find out more about the Gospel
Please remember that every week we explore the forth coming Gospel after the evening Mass on tuesday.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the teachings and themes before the weekend mass.
Websites for Thinking and Praying
http://atheism.about.com/od/theology/a/lib_catholic.htm
A short introduction to liberation theology.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14588a.htm
A survey of the history of dogmatic theology – for theology buffs only.
http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/lost-translation-1
A sharp and informative reflection on the new translation of the liturgy by the former editor of The Tablet. This article is worthwhile reading for anybody interested in changes that will be upon us soon.
Youth Mass
We are looking for anyone to become involved in the Youth Mass (11.00am first Sunday of the month) to play, sing, choose hymns and bring any ideas to move it forward generally. There will be assistance with choosing hymns for the liturgy and support with any ideas etc.
Anne, Martin, John and Howard have been running/doing this for about 30 years now – we are no longer ‘youths’! John and Martin want to retire to be more free to roam. If anyone is interested please ‘phone Anne (01274-415825), or speak to any of us or Father Smith.
First Holy Communion 2012
Enrolment Forms are available at the back of Church for First Holy Communion 2012. The preparation is for children who will be aged 8 by the 31st August 2012. Please return Enrolment Forms, after weekend Masses, to Father Smith together with a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. The final date for handing in forms is Sunday, 19th December 2011.
Visitors
A very warm welcome to our parish. We are fortunate to have a fine church. It’s upkeep has been helped by the Gift Aid programme which has worked well for us in the past and we have therefore begun to make efforts to ensure that offerings made by visitors during Mass are included in our Gift Aid scheme. If you are a UK taxpayer, and if you place your offering in the white envelopes found in the Foyer and simply enter your name and address, we will be able to reclaim the tax you have paid on the amount given. Envelopes can be posted in the letterbox in the Foyer, given to a parish Welcomer, or placed on the Offertory tray.
Thank you.
Events
First Holy Communion
Meeting for parents only Tuesday, 24th January, 6.00pm – 6.45pm at Church.
Growing our parish – parish facts – did you know?
- In 2010 we had 19 Baptisms
- 23 children are to make their First Holy Communion in May
- 5 young women are currently receiving instructions to become Catholics
- 7-11 children are waiting to be confirmed
- 25+ children regularly attend Children’s Liturgy
- We have funding available for two parishioners to take part in the Lourdes Pilgrimage
- A Youth Group is in its early stages of formation
- Mass attendances average 350 for the three Masses
- We have many new families joining the Parish
- We have an active SVP society visiting the sick and elderly.
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WEEKLY MASSES ARE AT 6PM ON SATURDAY
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