THE SACRED LITURGYI
XXI WEEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Link to today’s Scripture readings for Holy Mass and the Divine Office

Please note:
Information about FIRST HOLY COMMUNION and First Confession preparation will appear in the parish newsletter in due course.
You can pick up a newsletter when you come to Holy Mass on a Saturday evening/Sunday morning.
Please don’t ‘phone or email about this.
If you attend Mass in another parish you should seek preparation there.
We don’t accept enquiries about Baptism or Holy Matrimony over the ‘phone or by email.
Speak to the parish priest or deacon after Holy Mass.

The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Oppose Assisted Suicide
A Private Members’ Bill has been reintroduced to parliament seeking to legalise assisted suicide – the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
There will be a crucial vote on Friday, 11 September. Please contact your MP to make your voice heard to oppose this Bill.
Details in the link here.

ONLINE PARISH GIVING through Dona
You can also sign up for giftaid using this link.

Adoremus 2026 – ‘I am the Bread of Life’
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress
Saturday 10th October in London
The 2026 National Eucharistic Congress is the
Bishops’ invitation to renew our devotion to the
Eucharistic Lord. It will bring together bishops,
clergy, religious and lay faithful from across
England and Wales for a day of prayer, catechesis,
pilgrimage and worship centred on the Eucharist.
Parishes throughout the country are also
encouraged to participate locally and unite
themselves spiritually with the national gathering.
To assist with diocesan planning and transport
arrangements, parishioners wishing to attend
should register their interest by emailing
contact@hallam-diocese.com no later than 31st
August .
Our diocese intends to coordinate travel for delegates and provide a subsidy towards transportation costs. As a result, delegates will be asked to contribute towards
travel, with the Diocese covering part of the cost.
Further details regarding transport arrangements and the delegate contribution will be communicated once numbers have been confirmed.

Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital Chaplaincy
 When a Catholic is admitted to hospital, it is essential that they are recorded as Catholic on their medical records AND that the Catholic Chaplain is notified on the Chaplaincy Office telephone number 01302 642237 or by email:  dbth.chaplaincyteam@nhs.net  

Parish Safeguarding
Our parish’s Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) is Stephen McNicholas. He can be contacted at:
safeguarding.olmc@hallam-diocese.com

LINKS:
Diocese of Leeds
Bishops’ Conference
Safeguarding

Catholic Education in our area
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
The McAuley Catholic High School & Sixth Form
St Francis CMAT – information, staff vacancies etc.