Parish of Hemsworth

Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemass)

parishofhemsworth — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:42:22 +0000

Sunday 29 January

8.00 am Mass

9.45 am Procession & Sung Mass (with (re)commissioning of Lay Ministers of the Eucharist)

5.00 pm Evening Prayer

Thursday 2 February

2.00 pm Christingle Celebration at St Helen’s School

Behold, he comes to his holy temple, our Lord and Master: come, let us adore him.

All Welcome

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THIS WEEK at S HELENS

parishofhemsworth — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:09:16 +0000

Sunday – CHRISTMAS DAY

8.00am MASS of the Dawn

9.00am Morning Prayer

9.45am SUNG MASS of the Day

Monday – S Stephen

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Tuesday – S John the Apostle

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Wednesday – The Holy Innocents

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Thursday – S Thomas Becket

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Friday – In the Octave of Christmas

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Saturday – In the Octave of Christmas

9.30am Morning Prayer

10.00am MASS

Sunday – The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus

8.00am MASS

9.00am Morning Prayer

9.45am SUNG MASS

5.00pm Evening Prayer

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Christmas @ S Helen’s 11

parishofhemsworth — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:33:17 +0000

Christmas Eve

4.00 pm Family Crib Service

11.30 pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day

8.00 am Mass of the Dawn

9.45 am Sung Mass of the Day

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Congratulations…

parishofhemsworth — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:29:04 +0000

to those who won prizes in our Grand Christmas Draw which was drawn last night after our excellent Carol Service:

Prize	Number/Name
£50 M&S Voucher	Lindsay Stanley 1424
Grant’s Whisky	Gordan Bentham 5279
Festive Bubbly	Stuart Nicholson 5102
£20 Voucher – Catchpenny	Iris Morris 1457
£20 Voucher – Twinkle Touch	Kinsley Hotel 4264
£15 Hair Voucher	Iris Morris 1747
Tin of Roses Chocolates	Joyce Harratt 1349

Thank you to all who supported us.

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Carols by Candlelight

parishofhemsworth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:51:50 +0000

Traditional Service of

Carols and Readings

by Candlelight

Thursday 22 December

at 6pm

Including South Kirby Renaissance Brass Band

and soloists

Followed by refreshments

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Spiritual Preparations for Christmass

parishofhemsworth — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:25:22 +0000

“I know that people have many commitments, but getting ready for Christmas does not only mean shopping and making preparations, it means being in contact with the Lord, going out to meet him. I feel it is important not to forget this dimension. … This is not an additional burden, but the power that enables us to do all we need to do. I hope you maintain permanent contact with Jesus, that his joy and strength might help you to live in this world.” - Pope Benedict XVI

Christmas Confessions

Now is the time to plan, prepare and make your Christmas Confession. The essence of confession is the sacramental grace that Christ gives to our soul through the ministry of his priest. When we open our hearts to him through sincere repentance and honest confession of our sins within the sacrament of reconciliation, we receive an infusion of grace that forgives our sins, strengthens our spiritual weakness, and increases the bond of our supernatural friendship with Christ.

Confession is not a tool of spiritual one-upmanship for the highly committed and ultra-pious. It should be a normative part of the Christian life and above all something we should offer to new Christians and to the undecided. How can we hold back from that wonderful joy of knowing God’s complete forgives us? This beautiful sacrament has the power to renew your lives.

Is your heart ready to receive the Christ Child this Christmass?? See the previous post for times when you can celebrate this sacrament of renewal and transformation. On Wednesday morning Fr David will spend some time in the Confessional.

Prayerful Preparations

Amidst the busyness of the last few days before Christmas we shall make our final prayerful preparations by spending half an hour in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10am. Do join us.

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Congratulations

parishofhemsworth — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:42:26 +0000

to Rob Marshall and Sue Bragger who have each rung their first touches of 720 changes recently - another milestone passed! We really could do with a few more volunteers to learn how to ring. Change Ringing is a fascinating hobby, it helps to keep you fit and it ‘s a great way to meet new people. For more information come along on a Monday or look here

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Christmass Services

parishofhemsworth — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:21:17 +0000

Thursday – 22 Dec

6.00 pm Carols & Readings by Candlelight

Christmas Eve – 24 Dec

4.00 pm Family Crib Service

11.30 pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day – 25 Dec

8.00 am Mass of the Dawn

9.45 am Sung Mass of the Day

S Stephen – 26 Dec

10.00 am Mass

S John, Apostle and Evangelist – 27 Dec

10.00 am Mass

The Holy Innocents – 28 Dec

10.00 am Mass

S Thomas Becket, Martyr – 29 Dec

10.00 am Mass

In the Octave of Christmas – 30 Dec

10.00 am Mass

In the Octave of Christmas – 31 Dec

10.00 am Mass

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus – 1 Jan

8.00 am Mass

9.45 am Sung Mass

The Epiphany – 6 Jan

10.00 am School Mass in Church

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Some Historical Photos of S Helen’s & Hemsworth

parishofhemsworth — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:26:36 +0000

And click here for some more.

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Autumn Craft Fair

parishofhemsworth — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:36:33 +0000

Don’t miss S Helen’s

Autumn Craft Fair

Saturday 19 November

10am-2pm

Craft Stalls, Cakes, tombola, games,

refreshments and lots of fun!!

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