The Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds - Registered Charity No. 249404

Royal Fold, New Road, Mytholmroyd, HX7 5EA Parish Priest: Fr Larkin

Telephone:01422 832085 Website: www.thegoodshepherd.org.uk

Email: Parish Priest: pp.thegoodshepherd@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Facebook: The Good Shepherd Halifax Deanery: www.halifax-deanery.org.uk

Parish Safeguarding: Veronica Gregory 01422 884496 or Diocesan Office 0113 261 8069

Sacred Heart School: www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk

Sunday 19th January 2020

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A (P125) PEACE DAY

MUSIC FOR TODAY’S LITURGY

Processional 475 Holy, Holy, Holy 553

Gloria 999 Memorial Acclamation 554a

Gospel Acclamation 539 Communion 865

Offertory 608 Recessional 770

ACCOMPANIMENT TODAY: Music Group Thank you

READERS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK 9.30am

LEE McCLUSKEY MICHAEL PLUNKETT JANET ALMOND

LINDA OSWIN JEAN MARSH LIZ McLAUGHLIN

PLEASE PRAY FOR: OUR SICK:, Gerald Leah, Ivy Abrams, Thomas Davis, Mary Harwood, Mary Howard, Pam Shand, Edna Harwood, Rosa Maria Santos - in addition to those mentioned on the Prayer Tree. CLERGY: Please remember to keep in your prayers those who are unwell at this time, especially, Fr David Drake-Brockman, Fr Peter Smith, Canon Philip Fitzgerald, Fr Maurice Pearce, Mgr John Dunne, Deacon Patrick Kelly and Deacon Edwin Murphy. LATELY DEAD: Tony Gregson, Sylvia Calvert, Stephen O’Brien, Marie Huddleston, Mgr Anthony Boylan – and may all who have died recently rest in peace and rise in glory. ANNIVERSARIES: Maud Dean 2008, Dorothy Singleton 2012, David Walmsley 2014, Kathleen Cockroft 1994, Kevin Fozzard 1976, Dorothy May Greenwood 2011, and all those whose anniversaries occur about this time. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

MASSES AND SERVICES

Sun

19th Jan

9.30am MASS

5.00pm MASS

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Missa pro populo

Deceased members of the Nevin Family

GOOD SHEPHERD

CHURCH

Mon 20th

Jan

NO MASS

St Fabian or

St Sebastian

_____

_____

Tues 21st

Jan

10.30am MASS

St Agnes

Maud Dean

2008

Fr John’s House 64 Erringden Road

Mytholmroyd

Wed 22nd Jan

12.00 noon MASS

St Vincent

Marie Huddleston

(LD)

GOOD SHEPHERD

CHURCH

Thur 23rd Jan

10.30am MASS

Weekday in Ordinary

Time

David Walmsley

2014

Fr John’s House 64 Erringden Road

Mytholmroyd

Fri 24th Jan

NO MASS

St Frances de Sales

______

_____

Sat

25th Jan

10.00am MASS

Conversion of St

Paul

Helena Manzur

[LD]

GOOD SHEPHERD

CHURCH

Sun 26th Jan

9.30am MASS 5.00pm MASS

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Missa pro populo

Dorothy Singleton 2012

GOOD SHEPHERD

CHURCH

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

A Celtic style act of worship at Hebden Royd Methodist Church on Sunday 26 January at 4pm. Theme. - “Unusual Kindness” Please try and come and celebrate our unity in Christ. Posters in church entrance. Kay Pierce

AGM The long delayed date for the AGM has been set. We will have the AGM after Sunday morning Mass on 23 February. Please make a note and give your support by attending what will be a very focussed and short meeting. Consultors are requested to make a note of the date. Thank you.

KNEELERS (HASSOCKS) FOR PRAYER If you like to use the kneeler cushions for parts of the services, then please collect one as you come into church (stored near the table for bulletins and hymn books. Do not forget to return it after Mass. Thank you.

FLOWER ROTA 19TH JANUARY GEZ HODGSON 26TH JANUARY BARBARA BOTTOMLEY Please give your donation to Doris Moorhead. Thank you.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

Holocaust Memorial Day encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. It promotes and supports the international day on 27 January to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all. Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. Together we bear witness for those who endured genocide, and honour the survivors and all those whose lives were changed beyond recognition. 2020 marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Please visit: www.hmd.org.uk Here you can find different ways explore the theme: “Stand Together”.

“Don’t be content in your life just to do no wrong, be prepared every day to try and do some good.”

(Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 children from Nazi-occupied Europe).

LENT HOUSE GROUPS A five week course starting week beginning 2 March. It has been specially written for “Hebden Royd Churches Together” that explores the music that has touched our lives and encouraged us on our Christian journey. It sounds like a fascinating topic for discussions. Do try to take part and learn from our sisters and brothers in Christ. People who have participated have found great benefit from these groups. There are a range of times and locations to suit most requirements. Please sign the list at the back of church for days and times that suit you. Kay Pierce

Holocaust Memorial Day Event 2020 Monday 27 January from 6pm – 8pm.

At Halifax Minster

Welcome given by Canon Hilary Barber

Introduction to the evening by The Mayor of Calderdale

Music from Halifax Minster Choir

The Anne Frank Trust & students of Trinity Sowerby Bridge Academy

Music from Stephen Shulman and Friends

Commander Nick Borwell of the Duke of Wellington Regiment

Rudi Leavor – Cantor and Chair of the Bradford Synagogue

The lighting of the HMD Candle and the Universal Prayer for Peace

SUPERVISION ROTA – JANUARY 2020 - “ALL ARE WELCOME” TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

JAN 21ST JEAN MARSH DAVID MARSH

23RD NICK BURCHNALL BARBARA BOTTOMLEY

24TH DORIS MOORHEAD JO WOODHEAD

28th MARILYN SWANN ROGER MASTERS

30th ANNE PLUNKETT MICHAEL PLUNKETT

31ST JANET ALMOND MAUREEN FLYNN

FEB 4TH KATHLEEN GREEN HELEN GAVAGHAN

6TH EILEEN O’BRIEN FR JOHN

7TH KERRY ROWE MAGGIE PENNINGTON

11TH JEAN MARSH DAVID MARSH

13TH DEBORAH ROLLAND KAY PIERCE

14TH CATHY DUFFY JOHN DUFFY

18TH GEZ HODGSON

20TH NICK BURCHNALL BARBARA BOTTOMLEY

21ST DORIS MOORHEAD JO WOODHEAD

25TH MARILYN SWANN ROGER MASTERS

27TH RAPHAEL BENOIT FR JOHN

28TH JANET ALMOND MAUREEN FLYNN

FAMILY CATECHESIS AND THE SACRAMENTS 2020 In his letter on the feast of the Holy Family, Bishop Marcus wrote of Family Catechesis and of the opportunity for us all to share in passing on the Catholic faith. It might be too early to be thinking of Lent (!) but when it starts on Wednesday 26 February 2020, we will have launched the programme of catechesis for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion (Confirmation will start September 2020). The Magi whom we celebrated on the feast of Epiphany are great examples of, faith seeking understanding - they went looking, they followed, and they found. The Kings rejoiced and worshipped and then went back home and told their story of discovery. If you have a child in year 3 (First Reconciliation) year 4 (First Communion) and year 5 (Confirmation), start talking about it now with the children. Come along to church so we can get to know you and show your children how much the Holy Mass means to you by regular attendance. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation very soon; our children will receive the sacrament on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 7pm – St Mary’s Halifax – All are welcome to attend.

Also, please note the following dates and times below for the sacramental preparation classes which take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Bridge. First Reconciliation classes 4:30 -5:30pm - Sacred Heart CV Academy -

Monday 27 Jan, Monday 10 Feb, Monday 24 Feb

Celebration Saturday 7 March @ 2pm St Bernard’s Church Halifax First Holy Communion classes 4:30 -5:30pm - Sacred Heart CV Academy

Thursday 12 Mar, Thursday 26 Mar, Thursday 23 Apr, Thursday 7 May.

Celebration Sunday 17 May @ 11am Mass Sacred Heart & St Patrick’s Celebration Sunday 14 June @ 9.30am Mass The Good Shepherd If your child does not attend our school, please contact immediately; Headteacher: Mrs.S.McManamin, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL Tel: 01422 831360 or Email: admin@sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk

HUDDERSFIELD CATENIANS

Tuesday 21 January, the Catenians will be holding their monthly meeting at the Pennine Manor from 7-30 pm followed by a meal and social. Any men interested in joining the Huddersfield Catenians please contact Membership Officer Dennis Donnelly on 01484 606042.

CALDERDALE DROP- IN FOOD AND SUPPORT CENTRE

Donations & Volunteering Information - latest information (December 2019)

Monetary donations are also very welcome and save us valuable time. Cheques made payable to Christians Together Calderdale, please write ‘Drop In’ on reverse. Volunteering If you would like to help, please call in on Thursday or Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon, or email:- fsdi@christianstogether.org.uk The box for donations is still in the entrance to Good Shepherd church. Thank you for your ongoing generosity. Barry Geldard

DIOCESE OF LEEDS NEWS www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

INTERESTING DAYS AT THE BRIERY, ILKLEY

MINDFULNESS DAY “THE SACRED PAUSE”

4 March 2020. Angela Rogerson will lead a day on Mindfulness in the Christian Tradition. Offerings £32 (to include tea/coffee on arrival, a 2-course hot lunch and afternoon tea). To book a place please call the Administrator on 01943 607287 or email: briery@btconnect.com.

A LENTEN JOURNEY

A day led by Fr Dennis Cassidy. 5 or 7 March 2020. A quiet day of reflection during Lent. Offerings £32 (to include tea/coffee on arrival, a 2-course hot lunch and afternoon tea). To book a place please call the Administrator on 01943 607287 or email: briery@btconnect.com.

DIOCESE OF LEEDS JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION It was agreed that in 2020 we would establish 3 issue-based groups and, as well as Commission members, invite others to join these groups. The purpose of these groups would be to devise a programme of activities in these areas to support the outcomes that we want to achieve. They would do this by developing project ideas in some detail so that external funding could be sought to undertake the activities identified. The 3 groups agreed were as follows:

1. Palestine Israel Conflict 2. The Climate Emergency 3. UK Poverty

If you are interested, contact Joe Burns at jandp@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or John Duffy - duffyhudds@mac.com or 01484 534750

PARISH WEEKLY COLLECTION SUNDAY 5TH JAN

Standing Orders: £452.00 Poor Missions £199.15

Envelopes £69

Loose £62.10

Thank you for your generosity. Fr Larkin

What we need:- • Instant coffee

• Tinned meals • Tinned vegetables • Tinned meat • Tinned fish • Washing up liquid • Shampoo • Shower gel

• Washing powder

• Size 4,5 & 6 nappies

• Baby wipes

• Bars of chocolate

• Warm gloves

• Warm socks

• Bath towels

• Bedding

ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRE / CHURCH MON 20 JAN

TUES 21JAN RADIO CLUB UPSTAIRS 19.00 – 21.30

WED 22 JAN MIDDAY MASS LUNCHEON CLUB

CHURCH LOUNGE

12.00 – 12.30 12.45 – 14.00

THUR 23 JAN

FRI 24 JAN

SAT 25 JAN MORNING MASS CHURCH 10.00 – 10.30

SUN 26 JAN MORNING MASS POST MASS REFRESHMENTS

CHURCH LOUNGE

09.30 – 10.30 10.30 – 11.30

2018 Parish Action Plan Update This is the progress of the parish so far after the Parish Review. It is only a summary and

some items may have been missed. Please inform Gez Hodgson if this is the case. a. COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE PARISH

Information on boards updated by some groups Children’s Liturgy / Youth Group.

Outreach info now regularly changed / updated

Some info still needs to be chased up.

Increased take-up of electronic newsletter and Facebook group

Issue of noticeboards / information boards still to be addressed as part of wider picture re; church entrance and worship space environment

b. WORSHIP / LITURGY Liturgy prep group meets before Advent and Lent Need to expand / diversify make-up – led by Fr John

c. ADULT / FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Faith Talks – lay led now delivered in Lent 2019 and Advent 2019

Well attended

Advent added another speaker - Now up to 4 speakers

Disappointing response from Deanery d. PARISH WEBSITE

Still to be addressed e. OUTREACH

Mary’s Meals now added

Still need to develop work / partners on Bereavement / The housebound

Church now open four weekdays over long lunchtimes (“All are Welcome” initiative f. SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PARISH LIFE

Youth Group quiz night (Movies Theme) is a new addition

Beetle Drive (Julie Talbot) a new initiative

Both well subscribed and received

Organ and Flower Festival – well received locally and in parish

Embryonic “Spiritual” Reading Group initiative g. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Lighting (central lights) work ongoing in response to request for improvements

Other areas to be addressed in due course The Action Plan should be published and implemented by range of parish groups /

members and not for the Consultors Group specifically.

SUMMARY OF RECENT GOOD SHEPHERD CONSULTORS MEETING Tuesday 14 January 2020 7.30 pm Parish Lounge

Present: Jo Woodhead (Chair), Fr Larkin, Jean Marsh, Gez Hodgson, Julie Talbot, Paul Newman, Kay Pierce

The meeting opened with prayer led by Fr Larkin 2) Matters Arising

Kneelers – provision is not being fully utilised as kneelers are often not easily accessed for parishioners who might want to use them – suggest revert to picking them up as need from the back.

Eucharistic Ministers – several parishioners have been approached by Fr Larkin and are considering his request. One has started and another reflecting on the invitation. Fr L is grateful to these.

Bar Volunteers – one new volunteer has come forward. Thank s to Frank Flynn for coordinating the bar for recent events

Children’s room (classroom) – clarification that funding is available to redevelop when needed.

3) Apologies Sean Morris

4) Finance update

Current account stands at approximately £14,688 Total funds at 31.12.19 approximately £73,000

3rd quarter accounts and gift aid submission currently being prepared.

The October finance committee considered the 14 suggestions which had been received for potential tithe recipients. A decision was made to donate £1,000 to each of four charities, all now paid out:

1. Hope Community Village 2. St Augustine’s 3. L’Arche Manchester 4. Andy’s Man Club

We have not paid over any presbytery rental to Catholic Care since March 2019 pending a satisfactory response to enquiries. Perhaps it’s time to consider sending the money to a different organisation, one which engaged with us more actively. We have received about £6,000 in rent since April.

There has been no significant expenditure since the last finance meeting. Nick Burchnall (Chair Finance Committee)

Update: Several requests for specific information about the use of parish donations

(from “presbytery” rental have not been sufficiently informative. Consultors felt it

was appropriate to review the provision of funds to Catholic Care and ask for further

research into projects working for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the locality which

could directly impact on families and individuals. JW to action.

5) Action Plan update – See separate sheet – earlier in newsletter 6) AGM – Date set for Sunday 23 February after Sunday morning Mass 7) Eucharistic Ministers

Covered under matters arising – see above 8)Volunteers

General feeling that a drive to recruit a new crop to replace older members

Cover this at A.G.M / Raise in parish communication outlets – newsletter / Facebook / email group

Pro Forma for gathering of information re skills / availability

9) Organ / Flower Festival It is now 2 years since the successful venture. We are now looking into the feasibility of holding another. Possible theme: Gifts / Fruits of the Spirit KP / GH to investigate possibilities. Dates: Either w/c 4th May or 11th May 2020 10) Parish Centre / Bar

Bookings down – NCT finished / Flower arrangers disbanded /

Publicity is largely word of mouth – perhaps look to do more here. 11) Children’s Liturgy of the Word Request for more time for children before they return to the body of the church. It was difficult to see where this could be facilitated given the structure of the Mass. 12) Sacrament of Reconciliation is available after Saturday morning Mass (10.30-11.00am) or by private arrangement with Fr Larkin. 13) Church Entrance area - Some parishioners have indicated a need to improve the look of the entrance – particularly for visitors to make it more open and welcoming. Consultors will open up discussions to address the issue. Thanks to those who have already given suggestions which will form part of wider discussions. 14) Good Shepherd wall hanging to be cleaned. It is very dirty. 15) A.O.B.

GS Website to be on next meeting agenda

Donation of Madonna and Child tapestry to be collected by K. Pierce

Good Shepherd’s date for Lent Lunch is 8 March

Old books (from classroom) to be disposed of by J. Duffy Date of next meeting Tuesday 10 March 2020 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.

Fr John can be contacted on: 01422 648618 or email: john_gott1@xlnmail.com

To submit newsletter notices contact:gezhodgson@hotmail.co.uk or 0774 550 4622