YEAR OF ST Francis has announced a ‘Year of St Joseph’, to be celebrated until 8 December 2021. More information at: https:// www.cbcew.org.uk/year-of-st-joseph/ http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa- francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS OR RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION Spiritual Communion (Prayer of St Alphonsus) My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. CONFESSION/RECONCILIATION All who desire to receive the Sacrament at this time and are unable to come to Church should instead make a Perfect Act of Contrition: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Saviour Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. FOR PERSONAL OR FAMILY PRAYER Take a moment to reflect: For what am I grateful to God today? Where did I stray from God: through words, actions or things I did not do. How might I do better tomorrow? What grace do I ask from God in order to live more closely in his love. Gospel John 3:14-21

BULLETIN NOTICES Jeanne Goodall ([email protected]) phone: 01977 685402 and Pat Halliday ([email protected]) phone: 01977 682904 are editing the weekly bulletin. Requests to be passed to both contacts no later than 12 Noon on Thursday. St Joseph the Worker, Sherburn in Elmet & The , Scarthingwell St Joseph’s Presbytery, Church View, Low Street, Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6HZ

Parish Priest: Fr Bulmer Tel: 01977 685226 Website: www.stjosephtheworker.org.uk E Mail: [email protected]

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School Tel: 01937 557373

14 March 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

(Please observe social distancing measures)

Sunday Sherburn 9.00am People of the Parish Scarthingwell 11.00am Dead List Monday Sherburn 9.30am Canon Joseph Finan (YB) Tuesday NO MASS Wednesday Sherburn 9.30am Yorkshire Brethren Thursday Sherburn 9.30am Canon Vincent O’Hara (YB) Friday Sherburn 9.30am Mgr Anthony Bickerstaffe (YB) Saturday Sherburn 10.00am Fr Francis M McGrath (YB) Next Sunday Sherburn 9.00am - Scarthingwell 11.00am People of the Parish

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday 10.30-10.45am

Saints’ Days: Wednesday – St Patrick, bishop, patron of Ireland Friday – St Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Next Sunday – Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Diocese of Leeds Registered Charity No. 249404 Please pray for: – All mothers on this Mothering Sunday. – All affected by the Corona Virus, especially for those ill and their families, for healthcare workers and all key workers. – The Sick and Housebound Anthony Doyle, Marie Godfrey, Maureen Myers, Phyllis Standley, Sheila Harvey, June Denby, Doris McBurney, Viadus Natkus, Paul Windmill, Pat Sumner, Anne Raines, Derek Clancy, Janet Treble, Rose – sister of Elizabeth Lowe, and Sharon Clarkson. – Our Deceased Relatives and Friends For all who have died recently, and for all with anniversaries at this time.

PARISH PERSONAL PRAYER & MASS at St Joseph’s: Please note - Chairs must not be moved. FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN IN CHURCH Thank you. Exceptions for those under the age of 11, those with disabilities, or with hidden health conditions such as breathing difficulties, mental health conditions or autism.

BARKSTON ASH CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Daily worship sessions are available at the following link on the school website: https://barkstonash.n-yorks.sch.uk/page.php?id=13768

FR 'S FINAL BOOK Fr Michael McCarthy’s final work will be published in April: https://poetrybusiness.co.uk/product/like-a-tree-cut-back/ SELBY FOOD BANK Especially needed: pasta sauce, instant coffee, tins (meat to eat hot or to eat cold, custard, rice pudding, spaghetti, tomatoes), rice, instant mash, long-life milk, long-life juice (NO dry pasta is needed, or tinned vegetables (apart from tomatoes) please), and also OK for toiletries at present). Donations can be left at St Joseph’s, or Andrew Lowe will collect: please phone 01937834361 or [email protected] leaving your name, address and postcode. THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSE NEWSPAPER To subscribe to the print or digital versions: https://thecatholicuniverse.com/product-category/subscriptions/ Easter cards may be ordered from https://thecatholicuniverse.com/ OFFERTORY COLLECTION Although it is appreciated that many will be facing their own financial difficulties at this time, please try to drop in your envelopes or offerings through the presbytery letterbox. Thank you. There is now a new direct Parish Donate link: https://donor.secure- operations.com/detailed/donate? charity_id=1086222&type=2&reference=10513&amount= OR please let me know if you wish to switch to a Standing Order. Thank you. DIOCESE STREAMING OF MASS from the Cathedral, Sunday 11am. https:// www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/cathedral GOD WITH US: EXPLORING THE OLD TESTAMENT TOGETHER – an online Scripture course for Lent with Fr Tim Swinglehurst, Mondays 7-8pm via Zoom. For more details and Zoom invitations, email [email protected] Link for fourth talk: and the Prophetic Word on Fire https://zoom.us/j/93701770978? pwd=RnBsNW94bDl4S043UmpMSVZlaUROUT09 Passcode: 629951 Meeting ID: 937 0177 0978 CATHOLIC CARE’S ANNUAL APPEAL This weekend 13-14 March. Their work for those in need in the community is dependent on grants, donations, fundraising and volunteers. The long pandemic impacts their ability to fundraise so this year’s appeal is so important. Please give generously. Donations can be made online: www.catholic-care.org.uk CATHOLIC CARE’S ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 Thank you for your continued support. The past 12 months have been an incredibly busy time for the charity as we have reached out to those in need. Our Annual Review: A Celebration of 2020 can be viewed at https://www.catholic-care.org.uk/ wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CC_AnnualReview2020_St08.pdf SONGS OF PRAISE, SUNDAY 14 MARCH, BBC2 AT 1.15PM. Sr Anne Hammersley, from The Briery, is being interviewed about Venerable Elizabeth Prout, also known as Mother Mary Joseph, the foundress of The Cross and Passion Sisters. Please tune in to learn about the history of this fascinating woman who started a religious order in the slums of . VACANCY The St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust is looking to appoint a headteacher to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School for September 2021. Application packs from [email protected]. Closing date: 22 March 2021. SHORT ONLINE COURSE ON THE EARLY CHURCH The Church that Follows Jesus Christ, covering the early life of the Church leading to the Council of Nicaea (325CE) is now available as six 30-minute recordings: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/finding-out-more/resources/ ‘REMEMBERING WITH HOPE’ ONLINE SERVICE Tuesday 23 March, 7pm. On the anniversary of the first lockdown, join with us to commemorate loved ones who died during the past year. To book: www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembering-with-hope-an-online-service-to- remember-loved-ones-tickets-143289555919