The Good Shepherd

1 1 The Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds - Registered Charity No. 249404 Royal Fold, New Road, Mytholmroyd, HX7 5EA Parish Priest: Rev M Larkin Telephone:01422 832085 Facebook The Good Shepherd Halifax Deanery site Emails: Priest Parish office Sunday 18th February 2018 First Sunday of Lent Year B MUSIC FOR TODAY S LITURGY Processional 842 Holy, Holy, Holy 570 Gloria --- Memorial Acclamation 571 A Gospel Acclamation --- Communion 777 Offertory 603 Recessional 849 ACCOMPANIMENT THIS WEEK: Music Group Thank you READERS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK HELEN GAVAGHAN MAUREEN FLYNN RITA ALSTON SEAN MORRIS DEBORAH ROLLAND ANTHONY VINTERS SACRED SILENCE IN CHURCH BEFORE MASS The most important thing is not what we say, but what God says to us. Jesus is always there, waiting. In the silence we hear His voice.

2 2 PLEASE pray FOR: OUR SICK: Marie Huddleston, Maria Manfredi, Fr Bernard Funnell, 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. LATELY DEAD: Irene Rich, Lawrie Byford, Ursula Keogh, Fr Bernard Ratlidge, Mgr John Murphy - and all those whose anniversaries occur about this time Bernard Pierce. May they rest in peace and rise in glory. MASSES AND SERVICES THIS WEEK Sun 18th Feb MASS MASS First Sunday of Lent Pro Populo Irene Rich GOOD Shepherd CHURCH Mon 19th Feb MASS Weekday of Lent Family and friends of the Gregorys Veronica / Peter Gregory 4-6 Hey Head Farm, Heights Road, Mytholmroyd HX7 5RB Tues 20th Feb MASS Weekday of Lent Lawrie Byford GOOD Shepherd CHURCH Wed 21st Feb MASS Weekday of Lent Sr Brigid Naulty GOOD Shepherd CHURCH Thur 22nd Feb MASS Chair of St Peter Vi Calamatta intentions HEBDEN ROYD METHODIST Fri 23rd Feb MASS Weekday of Lent Stations of The Cross Ann Leah KERSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE GOOD Shepherd CHURCH Sat 24th Feb MASS Weekday of Lent Patrica Lavin GOOD Shepherd CHURCH Sun 25th Feb MASS Second Sunday of Lent Martin Clohosey [LD]

3 Eva Sutcliffe GOOD Shepherd CHURCH 3 MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2018 It is titled: Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold (Mt 24:12). It can be accessed online at: ECUMENICAL LENT HOUSE GROUPS A list of the groups is available at the back of church, if you need to change group, please let the leader know. Please take a copy each. Kay Pierce DAY OF prayer AND FASTING FRIDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2018 As announced by the Holy Father, Friday 23rd February 2018 is to be a Day of prayer and Fasting for war-torn nations, in particular for the Democratic Republic of Congo and for South Sudan that are suffering protracted conflict. CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY Poverty is not part of God s plan. As a Catholic community, we should not give up on the poorest people. Give it up instead and take on the challenge to build a better world this Lent.

4 It s simple; choose something, give it up and donate the money you save. Alternatively, think of something more challenging and get sponsored to give it up. Then watch your fasting transform into something amazing that helps poor communities. For example: Turn treats into toilets Give up cupcakes or cinema trips to help communities build toilets. Turn apps into taps Give up your phone for a day so others can have clean water. Turn fast food into fresh food Give up burgers so communities can grow nutritious vegetable gardens. Whether it s by giving up apps, treats or something else, taking the give it up challenge means you can help more communities to build a better world for their families. Envelopes are at the back of church. Next Week s Collection: CAFOD Family Fast special collection HALF TERM EVENT FOR 5 11 YEARS Messy Church at Hebden Royd Methodist Church - Tues 20th Feb Please take a leaflet from the back of church.

5 4 CHRISTIAN AID LENT LUNCHES Please try to support these lunches, all start about 18th February Hebden Royd Methodist Church (TODAY) 11th March Quaker Meeting, Hebden Bridge 18th March Hope Baptist Church 25th March St Michael s Kay Pierce Please note: Sunday 25th February it is our turn as part of the Churches Together Group to host the Lent lunch. Would people be willing to stay (or indeed come back), but for those who stay it s an opportunity to do some general tidying up (inside or out). We have previously termed this a MAD (make a difference day). Jo Woodhead/Kay Pierce RESPONSE TO BISHOP S PASTORAL LETTER ABOUT THE DIACONATE (4TH FEB) A number of parishioners have got together and written a response to this letter. It is available at the back of church. Please read it and sign it if you feel able to. We will be sending it to the bishop after next Sunday s Mass so you have an opportunity to read it and sign next week if this is preferable.

6 CAFOD LIVE SIMPLY AWARD ADVANCE NOTICE There will be a BRAINSTORMING MEETING open to all who are interested or think they may be interested about the Live Simply Award in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 28th February at 7:30pm. More details will be provided next week. Janet Almond WOMEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUP: On 20th Feb at 7pm at St Joseph's Presbytery (Pontefract Rd, Castleford, WF10 4JB). If you are a woman aged 18-35 years and are wondering about the next steps in your life please come along. There will be the opportunity to learn more about your faith, experience Christian fellowship and pray with others. For more information please contact Fr Michael Doody DAY OF REFLECTION: A CARMELITE APPROACH TO JUSTICE: Sat 10th March 10:30am-4:30pm, Wood Hall Monastery, Linton. Take time out to reflect on the Gospel roots of the need to take action on issues of social justice.

7 This day is free to attend but booking is essential as places are very limited. Please email to book a place or see our website for more details. 5 LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS Don t forget that every Friday at noon during Lent there will be Stations of the Cross followed by soup and roll in the parish centre. It is a simple resolution for us to give a little reflective time for Jesus and ourselves. FR BERNARD RATLIDGE S FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Fr Ratlidge will be received into St Ignatius Church, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DQ on Thursday 22nd February at 7pm followed by Mass. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Ignatius on Friday 23rd February at noon followed by cremation at Crigglestone Crematorium at ADVANCE NOTICE: WOMEN S WORLD DAY OF prayer We do hope you can join us for our annual ecumenical Women's World Day of prayer service which is to be held at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge, Friday March 2nd at 7pm.

8 It has been written by women in Suriname on the theme "All God's Creation is Very Good" and celebrates the beauty of the world and our responsibility to protect it. All are welcome to attend. Cathy Duffy and Anne Plunkett THE JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION NEWSLETTER (FEB EDITION) Good Shepherd parish is mentioned in this issue. Download this at: THE 2017 ANNUAL LEEDS DIOCESE REVIEW This is available online at: (1).pdf / Any feedback on the document to; DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2018 Please be aware that there are three ways to book a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 1. Online: - all booking documents will be given to you online subsequently 2. Telephone: 0161 820 8790 3. Via the booking form sent to parishes along with the posters. Please do photocopy the booking form as required. Booking forms can be downloaded and printed off at this link: 6 DIOCESE OF LEEDS - REFUGEE RESPONSE On Wed 31st Jan, Cathy Duffy, Chris Baker and myself went to the Refugee Response evening at Hinsley Hall, a packed meeting.

9 There is so much going on in the Diocese involving churches and other organisations. This is just a small part of the work going on nationally with many small organisations. There will be a display soon at the back of church showing some of the organisations involved and the support they need. Please look at the display and see if there is anything you can support. Kay Pierce CONFIRMATION IN THE HALIFAX DEANERY Preparation sessions beginning at 6pm and finishing at at St Columba s Parish Hall, Highroad Well Lane, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QF on the following Tuesdays: 27th February / 13th March / 20th March / 10th April. Bishop Marcus will celebrate Mass of Confirmation for the Deanery at the Sacred Heart & St Patrick on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 7pm. REVELATION YOUTH EVENT AT LEEDS CATHEDRAL An event for young people (in Years 8-13) from across the Diocese.

10 There ll be games, a talk, small groups, and Adoration at Wheeler Hall on Tuesday 20th February, 6:30-8:30pm. If you re planning to attend, please contact Jade at for more information. A PLAY ABOUT DEMENTIA A group of us are going to the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds to see Still Alice a play about dementia, to the matinee performance at 2pm on Thursday 22nd February (tickets 22 or ). The minibus will take us to the West Yorkshire Playhouse on the day for the matinee performance. Contact John or Cathy Duffy 01484 534750, Cathy and John Duffy ROMERO & EL SALVADOR TODAY Tuesday 20 March, 7pm @ Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds LS1 2ES Come and hear internationally renowned diplomat & politician Ruben Zamora speak. Admission free - but please click the link to register for this event on the Leeds Diocesan Justice and Peace website.