The Parishes of St John Bosco & St Mary 3rd Sunday in Eastertide. 30rd April 2006 Psalter: Wk 23 Preface: Eastertide Or lack of it...Unfortunately we seem to be having problems with our email system. Emails are being received but a number of replies haven’t got through. So if you haven’t received an answer to an email. Please let us know. (Preferably not by email. Also a number of people have left messages on the answer-phone which have been quite indistinct. If you haven’t received an answer please contact us again. It could be that old age is kicking-in at St Mary’s Presbytery. Confirmation Bishop’s House has given us a date for Confirmation—it is to be Thursday 30th November 2006. Having discussed the matter with Fr Peter we thought it would be appropriate for our two parishes to work together in preparation for this Sacrament. We shall be putting out application forms for youngsters wishing to take part in the programme. More details next week. Unfortunately we got it wrong in last week’s news letter. The Youth Club is due to start back next Sunday (7th May). With a Club night and hockey at St J.B’s. Following Sunday: Ice Skating at Nottingham Enquiry Class Recommences this Wednesday after the Easter break. Having looked at Old Testament History and the ways God has revealed himself and the growing expectation of the coming of the Messiah, we now move on to take a look at Jesus, his humanity, divinity and his message. Please remember our enquirers in your prayers. Entrance Antiphon: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Alleluia. Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 4) Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord. Gospel Acclamation : Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, explain the scriptures to us. Make our hearts burn within us. Alleluia. Communion Antiphon. Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day. In his name penance for the remission of sins is to be preached to all nations, Priests: Revs. Peter Ingman , Richard Hardstaff & Stephan Foster Tel: 2783863 St Mary’s Presbytery, Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, LE18 4PG. Email: sfoster@stmarysswigston.wanadoo.co.uk Website: www.stmaryswigston.co.uk Presentation Sisters: Tel: 2786134 88 Pasley Road, LE2 9BU Email:stjohnboscoparish@yahoo.co.uk Sponsored Slim Have you come up with the dosh yet ??? Pay up before we send the heavy boys around