OUR PLACE OF WORSHIP
St William of York Parish
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Our Environment for Worship
It is usually visitors to our Parish who make very positive comments on the atmosphere in our Church....'it's lovely', 'it's clean and tidy', 'it's welcoming', 'it's warm, (in winter and sometimes in summer!), 'it's bright and colourful'.It may be that those who attend regularly take all these things for granted.
BUT it could be different were it not for those who come to the Church on Monday mornings all through the year to look after our environment for worship.
First of all we need to express our appreciation for this dedication.
BUT THE TEAM NEED MORE PEOPLE TO GET INVOLVED!
Could YOU offer some time on Mondays on a fairly regular basis from 09h45 for about 1 hour to help clean our Church? If you can help please simply turn up on a Monday morning or contact Margaret Murray.
Health & Safety in Church
The emergency lighting system for our Church is now installed.EMERGENCY LIGHTING
If there is a power failure the emergency lighting will automatically function.
SAFETY AUDIT
- Can you identify the areas of this new installation?
- Are you aware of the positions of Fire Exits in our Church?
- Are you aware of the position of Fire Extinguishers in Church and Parish Centre?
- Do you know where the First Aid Kits are located in our Church and Parish Centre?
Make yourself aware for the sake of others!
Illuminated Manuscript
On the wall in the Narthex you will see a beautiful illuminated manuscript about the life and history of our patron, St William of York. This manuscript was presented to us by Tony Costello for our Centenary last year.Tony lived in the Parish for over 40 years and now lives in Birmingham.
He shared much of his talents with the Art Group for many years. The manuscript will be a permanent fixture in the Narthex.
Children's Book Box
Parents who bring their young children to Mass are welcome to borrow books for 'use' during Mass on Sundays.We hope that this will help to 'engage' your child during Mass. Please return the books to the box after Mass so that they are available for others to share.
Prayer
In your prayers - as a general daily intention:Pray for those in our community who are unwell, confined to home and feeling lonely.
Pray also for some who feel unwelcome in our Parish or feel unable to worship with us for whatever reason. Pray for those who are dealing with inner turmoil that they feel unable to talk about.
We ALL need the support of one another and we can ALL reach out in prayer. Let's remember the needs of others besides our OWN needs.
Parish Prayer of Dedication
Almighty Father, we acknowledge your love in calling us to be part of your family.
We believe that we are sent by your son to preach
by our way of life the truths
of the Gospel.
We shall strive to be a people of prayer in our home
and within the worship of our parish.
We shall celebrate the Sacraments with gratitude
and in response to your love.
We shall involve ourselves in the calls made on our
talents
and our time to make this a real community of
love, care and peace.
We shall endeavour to educate ourselves to the needs of
the wider world
and support these needs by our prayer
and material aid.
We shall promote justice and peace
at every level.
We shall try to be less self-centered,
more aware of the
needs of others,
and especially of young people.
We shall strive to build a unity of Christians within
our
locality and so fulfil the will and prayer of your Son.
We shall try to love one another as you have loved us.
Lord, we mean all that we have said,
but we realise that we are weak.
So we pray that you will help us, Father, through the life of your Son within us,
and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
to be faithful, loyal and active members of your family.
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Diocesan Prayer
Towards a Vision
God our Loving Father,pour out on us afresh
the gifts of your Holy Spirit.
Open our ears to hear your Word,
open our eyes to see your presence,
open our minds
to understand your wisdom
and open our hearts
to be more available for your mission
so that strengthened by your grace
we can truly be a sign and instrument of your presence in our world today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Positive Count
Count your blessingsinstead of your crosses
Count your gains
instead of your losses...
Count your joys
instead of your woes...
Count your friends
instead of your foes...
Count your courage
instead of your fears...
Count your laughs
instead of your tears...
Count your full years
instead of your lean...
Count your kind deeds
instead of your mean...
Count your health
instead of your wealth...
Count on God
instead of yourself.
(Anon)
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