Monthly Archives: November 2008

Bishop blesses new chapel in York

On 23rd October, Bishop Terence Drainey of Middlesbrough blessed a new chapel at More House, the Catholic Chaplaincy building in the York suburb of Heslington.
More House is a Grade II listed building that was once the Anglican vicarage. It was purchased as a Chaplaincy building by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough in the 1960s [...]

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Canon Davern’s homily for Fr Michael O’Connor

Going up the mountain, Jesus called unto him whom he would himself and they came to him. (Mark 3:13)
In these words St Mark, in his Gospel, describes the call of the Apostles as a group – they were the first priests. Down the years that call of Jesus echoes round the world, calling men and [...]

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Diocese says farewell to Fr Michael O’Connor

St Charles, Hull, where he had been ordained a priest in July 1957, was packed to the doors for Fr Michael O’Connor’s Funeral Mass on 31st October. Bishop Drainey was the principal concelebrant and he was joined by almost 60 Diocesan priests and Marist Fathers including Fr Dan Cahill who had been Fr Michael’s parish [...]

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Volunteers Wanted

For the John Paul Centre ‘reserve’ list to serve at the coffee bar or on the front desk. If you would like to help call 01642 247831.

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The Bible Challenge Continues

[ Sunday November 23, 2008; 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm. Sunday December 7, 2008; 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm. Sunday December 14, 2008; 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm. ] In York Churches

The bible-reading challenge continues to extend: the Advent bible-studies, accompanied by children’s sessions, will be held in All Saints Church, North Street, 3.45 pm on Sundays 23rd November, 7th and 14th December.

Pamphlets and bibles on sale, everyone welcome.

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Waiting For Christmas

[ Sunday November 16, 2008; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Part of the Bible Reading Challenge in York Churches

The cake team are already on stand-by at St Clement’s for the ‘Waiting For Christmas’ event, Sunday 16th November, 4.00 pm, launching us into reading Micah, Malachi and the Nativity story.

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Christian Police Association 125th Anniversary Celebration

[ Saturday November 15, 2008; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Join us for a Service of Thanksgiving at Stockton Baptist Tabernacle, The Square, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TE

Saturday 15th November 2008, 7.30 pm start

No tickets required. Refreshments provided.

About the Christian Police Association

For 125 years the Christian Police Association has maintained a witness in the Police Services of the United Kingdom and beyond. We look forward to a [...]

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Black Tie Casino Night – Bookings now being taken

[ Friday November 7, 2008; 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Bookings are now being taken for the Black Tie Casino Night at Judges on Friday 7th November

A chance to dress up and enjoy a night at the tables – with funny money, of course!

And if you loose your shirt you can always dance the night away in the company of our Jazz band.

A winter Barbeque [...]

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