Stay Close to God.

Cruising is now a popular way of holidaying in luxury surroundings, whilst watching the world passes you by. Some passengers however were not so lucky in their choice of ocean liner, as today's story shows. I'm sure we have all heard of the sinking of the great passenger liner Titanic, on her maiden voyage from England to New York in 1912. Fifteen hundred men, women and children died that fateful night in one of history's worst maritime disasters ever recorded.

The fact that it was a brand new ship heralded as being "unsinkable" made this disaster even more shocking. The most widely held theory at the time, was that when the vessel struck the iceberg; it opened up a huge gash in its side, causing it to sink. But an international team of divers and scientists recently used sound waves to probe through the wreckage, which is buried in the mud two and a half miles down on the ocean bed.

They were surprised to find that the damage was surprisingly small and instead of a huge gash in the vessels side they found six relatively small slits, which unfortunately spread across the six watertight holds designed to stop the vessel from sinking.

So what really sank the Titanic? Four things that could sink us all too; first, they thought that they were immune and it couldn't happen to them. Second officers on the bridge failed to heed five different warnings of sheet ice in the area. Third, it wasn't one big thing, but a series of small things that eventually took them under. Finally, the problem that ultimately destroyed them was hidden beneath the water line completely out of sight of them all.

The things that happened on that fateful voyage could well have been written down as a warning to us all; so if we think we are standing firm, then we must take care that our house is built on a solid foundation. None of us however strong, wise, successful or virtuous is immune to failure and we may never know when the "tides of life" are going to sweep us away, so we must all stay close to God at all times.

The Governors of St Theresa's school wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant/Before and After School Club Assistant from September 2018. Hours of work are typically 11.55am to 1.00pm. Duties include supervising the children on the playground, in the dining hall and occasionally in classroom situations if the weather is inclement.

There will also be the opportunity for extra hours (negotiable) morning and evening to help with our Extended Schools Club.

The post offers an hourly rate of £8.20 (Living wage).

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk . The closing date is Friday, 7th September 2018.

Summer Activities For Children at St Vincent's Support Centre York Road (next door to the Irish Centre)
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 2.30 pm ( lunch 12 -1) This is every week until Sept 2nd. Daily or weekly attendance.
Activity day including lunch is free for all children:
Children should have an adult accompanying them. A colour timetable with information is displayed on the SVP
notice board in the church porch. To book a place or for further information call 2484126.

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INVITE YOU TO AN IRISH NIGHT
with The Mount Brandon Ceilidh Band. Including Lovely Irish Stew! With plenty to drink at the Bar! Mount St. Joseph's, Headingly Leeds. LS6 2DE. Saturday 15th September 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Tickets £10 in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST BERNARD AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Bishop Marcus will be celebrating the annual Mass for the feast of St Bernard which will take place at 12:00 Noon on Monday 20th August 2018 in the Cellarium of Fountains Abbey. Please see the poster in Church for more details.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIED LIFE: On Saturday 6th October 2018, there will be a special Celebration Mass for Married Life at Leeds Cathedral at 6pm for couples and their families celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th & 70th wedding anniversaries this year, 2018. The Mass will fulfil the Sunday Obligation and there will be an opportunity for couples, who wish to do so, to renew their marriage vows during the liturgy. Collect a booking form from the church porch and return by Tuesday, 11th September 2018.

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St Gemma's Hospice 40th Anniversary: It costs just under £500 for 1 patient per day not including home nursing & care, counselling for adults & children, respite centre, carers and bereavement & spiritual support for all faiths. To raise funds on 15th September our parishioner Kevin O'Neill (76yrs) is attempting to walk the 3 Yorkshire Peaks in under 12 hours. He is seeking sponsorship for the event. At the back of each church is a form if you are willing to sponsor him. Many thanks in anticipation.

SVP Urgent Appeal - During the school holidays many families are using the 'food bank' at the St Vincent Support Centre. The centre helped over 40 families this last week alone and the food store is empty. They are making an urgent appeal for tinned and dried foods to feed families in the coming weeks. They request cereals and all tinned foods particularly tinned meat products. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.