5th Sunday of the year 8th 16th February 2025
Date
Mass and Service
details
Times
Intentions
Other Events
Sat 8th
Feb
Adoration /
Reconciliation
Rosary
Mass – 5th Sunday
10.30
5.30pm
6pm
In Church
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Coffee Morning –
9.15am – 12pm
Hall in use 1-5pm
Sun 9th
Feb
Rosary
Mass – 5th Sunday
9.30am
10am
Deceased clergy of
Shepshed & Hathern –
Cannon Hobson Mem.
Coffee after mass
Mon 10th
Feb
St Scholastica
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No public mass
Tues
11th Feb
Mass –– Our Lady of
Lourdes – (in hall)
9.30am
3.45pm
6pm
7.30pm
For those who give their
time in Lourdes to care
for others
1st Communion class
Alpha grp for 13-17 yr
olds
Parish Liaison grp
meeting
Hall in use 3.30 –
5pm
In hall
In hall
Wed 12th
Feb
Toddler Church
Adoration & Mass
Feria (In church)
10.15am
12pm
1.45pm
In church then in hall
For all parishioners
welfare
Choir Practice
Hall in use 9am –
12pm Hall in use 5 –
8pm (Yoga)
Thurs
13th Feb
Mass – Feria (in the
hall)
9.30am
For the intentions of all
who serve God
Fri 14th
Feb
Adoration & Mass – St
Cyril & Methodius
12pm
12.30pm
Private intentions
Sat 15th
Feb
Adoration &
reconciliation
Rosary
Mass – 6th Sunday
10.30 - 12
5.30pm
6pm
In hall
For all who are
persecuted because of
their race
2nd Collection
Racial Justice
Sunday
Sun 16th
Feb
Rosary
Mass – 6th Sunday
9.30am
10am
Family Mass
Kathleen & Jamie
Adams
2nd Collection
Coffee after mass
Let us pray for our sick & housebound: Ben.S, Colin.B, Bernard.W, Marie.R, Biddy.M,
Barbara.R, Margaret.W, Aileen.R, Deacon Bill, Janet.W, Lynne.M, David.W, Kathleen.P,
David.B, Kathleen.L, Cathy.L, Christine.H, Dave.K, Mary.W, Hilary.O’S (Breda’s niece), Joseph.H
& Terry.H
St Winefrides Catholic Church, Shepshed
Parish Priest: Fr Patrick Edet Bassey – Tel: 01509 502313
Email: patrick.bassey@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Admin email: stwinefrides@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Safeguarding rep: Carmel O’B: Tel: 07513 725323
https://stwinefrideshepshed.org
Facebook: tinyurl.com/stw1fb
Upcoming Parish and Community Events
Tues
11th Feb
13-17 year olds are invited to join us for our St Winefride’s Faith
Formation (Alpha program) for young people. Currently a monthly event.
Please note change of day.
Tues
11th Feb
Parish Liaison Group meeting – Please note time change
Thurs
20th Feb
Joint Parish prayer group at St Winefrides
Wed
26th Feb
Church Fundraisers meeting (Outside venue) – future dates - 26th March,
30th April, 18th June
Fri 14th
March
Irish Night: This popular evening is again being organised by Our Lady of
the Angels, East Leake to raise funds for Emmanuel House. See poster for
details. Tickets available from Tony B.
Fri 4th
April
Easter Bingo at St Winefrides school
Fri 27th
June
Fashion Show at St Winefrides school
Sat 5th
July
Annual garden fete
Sat 29th
Nov
Annual Christmas Fayre
Fri 5th
Dec
Christmas Concert in Church
Dec
Stratford Christmas Market
Date
Welcoming
Readings & Bidding
Prayers
Offertory
Eucharistic
Minister
Sat 15th Feb
Diane W
Jo B
Bridget T
Mary H
Sun 16th Feb
Family mass
arrangements
Lucy T-P
Second / Charitable Collections & Donations
Parish Development Fund
Weekend of 1st Sunday of the month
1st/2nd March
Racial Justice Sunday
15th/16th Feb
St Winefride's School are looking to recruit a Foundation Governor to join their governing
body. As a Foundation Governor you will have a vital role to play in making sure every child gets
the best possible education, acting as 'critical friends' for the school leadership team & setting the
strategic direction of the school. It is an immensely rewarding role, with a comprehensive training
programme available to support new & existing governors.
You are not required to have a background in education, so if you are interested in finding
out more about the role, please contact the Chair of Governors Rebecca Patman at
rebecca.patman@winefrides-rc.leics.sch.uk
200 Club January winners. 1st Ben F, 2nd Rebecca, 3rd Rachel S.
For the next 2 weeks we will be collecting in all monies for this years 200 Club in time for the first
draw on 1st/2nd March 2025. If you wish to join or purchase extra numbers, please see Erica or
Brenda.
If you would like to deepen your faith, grow in community with other 18-35 years olds as well as
engage more fully in your parish then the brand-new Young Adult Formation Course run by the
Diocese of Nottingham is the course for you. For info contact
charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk or sign up at: https://forms.office.com/e/9qvH5SjRHh
Bishop Patrick warmly invites all married couples to St Barnabas Cathedral on Sun 16th Feb
when we will celebrate Mass at 3.00pm to mark the Jubilee of Marriages. The Bishop will lead a
Renewal of Vows during the Mass, impart a special Jubilee Blessing & afterwards host a
Reception in Cathedral Hall. All married couples & their families are welcome to attend, especially
those recently married & those celebrating significant anniversaries this Jubilee year
Faith and Footprint: Caring for Creation. Join the next online diocesan workshop Mon 17th Feb
at 7pm & find out about: Why this & every Jubilee Year is an invitation to ecological conversion.
The Laudato Si Animators' formation programme starts on Mon 28th April-details at
laudatosianimators.org
The national walking Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope which converges on Nottingham Cathedral in
September;
Practical ideas for reducing our parishes' environmental footprint and its buildings. Book now at
bit.ly/faithandfootprint
Diocesan Roadshows, Feb 2025. The Parishes in the Deaneries of Leicester & Loughborough-
Tues 25th Feb, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Mother of God Church Hall, Leicester LE3 6NZ
Fri 28th Feb Bishop Patrick will celebrate Mass at Saint Barnabas Cathedral at 10pm for
Young Adults (18-35) making use of the beautiful lighting in the Cathedral for ‘Nottingham Night
Light’. If you would like to support the Mass in any way, e.g. reading, serving, welcoming, then
please contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk
You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated/angry with each other? Do
you argue or have you stopped because it only makes it worse? Retrouvaille has helped 10s of
1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about the
next programme which will be presented on Zoom, Thurs 27th Feb – Sun 2nd March please
email: info@retrouvaille.org.uk tel: 07887 296983, or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend-Fri 14th – Sun 16th March, exploring the life &
teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross & her indomitable search for truth
that led her to the Catholic faith. More information & to book:
https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/
The UK's largest Catholic youth event, Flame's Unstoppable, is on Sat 15th March at
London's Wembley Stadium. The Diocesan Youth Service is offering young people an opportunity
to be involved, with tickets & return coach travel packages. Information: ndcys.com/events-and-
opportunities/ or email michelle.thomas@ndcys.com
A Retreat for married couples on ‘The Four Disciplines of a Family’ will take place on Sat 15th
March 11.00am - 3.00pm. Mike & Alicia Hernon, founders of the Messy Family Podcast are
coming all the way from Ohio, USA to lead this Retreat. See the link below for details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-messy-family-project-st-vincents-mission-hub-sheffield-tickets-
1116789079199?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-
medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Sat 22nd March, Youth2000 is running a day retreat for all young adults (18-35) at The Briars,
Crich, DE4 5BW. Will include lunch & dinner, inputs, prayer, & Mass with Bishop Patrick.
https://youth2000.churchsuite.com/events/eo9c6nuj & information contact:
mailto:charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk