Twenty ninth Sunday of the Year

Twenty ninth Sunday of the Year

21st October 2012 

Parish Mass Book   -  page 146

 

Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                         6.30 pm  Vigil Angela Maguire

Sunday  21st Oct              11.00 am  People of Parish

                                                                                   

Monday                      10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                     10.00 am  Fr Eddie Gibbons

Wednesday                10.00 am  Bob Quinn

Thursday                    10.00 am  Norah Mearman

Friday                         10.00 am  Fr Eddie Gibbons

 

                                                    6.30 pm  Vigil Tom, Elizabeth & John Coates

                                                                                          11.00 am  People of Parish

   

Sacrament of Reconciliation 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

and at any time upon request

 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

 

Friday 9.30 –10.00 am

 

 Please pray for 

· all who are sick, 

· all who have died recently, 

· Tom Coates, Edward Donahoe and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

 

 

Twentieth Anniversary

 

This is an important weekend as a parish community as we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the church.  This is very much an occasion for the whole parish as we celebrate not just a beautiful building but this community of faith.  As we remember the anniversary of the dedication of this building it is an opportunity for us to re-dedicate ourselves to God’s service.  I would like to give a special warm welcome to Vincente Stienlet   I am so pleased he is able to join us this weekend and we look forward to hearing his reflections on the church. Sadly, Fenwick Lawson has had to send us his apologies due to his wife being unwell at this time.  I hope many of you can join us for the social and talks after the celebration Mass this Sunday.  My thanks to the social committee and all those who have helped with the preparations for today.

 

At the end of both Masses the lapel crosses that have been given to every parish for the Year of Faith will be distributed to all present.

 

 

Mission Sunday

 

Today is World Mission Sunday, a special day of prayer for missionaries and all those in voluntary service abroad.  There will be a retiring collection this weekend.  There are envelopes in the Narthex if you wish to gift aid your donation.

 

Day of Recollection  on Saturday 27th October at Alnmouth Friary The bus will leave at 9.15 am and return for 4.45 pm.  Please sign list as soon as possible to enable us to arrange transport.  The cost of the day is £15.  The theme of the day is following Christ.

 

Mass Times

 

The new Mass change will take effect on Sunday 2nd December at 10.00 am.  As a new liturgy rota needs to be in place for that date, if you haven’t already done so, please indicate on the list on the notice board in the Narthex at which Mass you wish to minister, either Vigil or 10.00 am. 

RCIA  -  Journey of Faith programme started on Thursday.  As we begin the Year of Faith this is an excellent opportunity, especially for those who have never attended a journey of faith programme to learn and reflect on their faith.  John O’Neil will begin each session with a teaching element and I will finish each session with a reflection  on John’s input on what this means on living out the Christian faith.  If there is anyone or you know of anyone who has expressed an interest in knowing more about the Catholic faith please invite them to this. Please note change of day. At least till Christmas, Journey of Faith will now be taking place on Thursdays. Apologies for any inconvenience with this late change.

 

Preparation for Mission

 

The invitations that are going to be distributed to all those on the parish roll are now available.  My thanks to all who have volunteered to distribute the invitations.  I am pleased to say that the chaplains from the High School will be working with some of the children in the school to help us in the mission.  Please keep this event in your prayers.

 

Annual Mass for the deceased

 

The annual Mass for all those who have died in the parish during the past twelve months will take place on Friday 16th November at 7.00 pm.  Light refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards.  

Priest’s Training Fund

 

There will be a special collection next weekend for the Priest’s training Fund.  The fund will remain open for four weeks.

 

St Benet Biscop Sixth Form

 

The sixth form will be having their Mass for the start of the year on Thursday 25th October at 11.20 am.  Parishioners are very welcome to join the sixth form for this Mass.

 

Ushaw Lecture Series  all lectures start  with refreshments 5.30 pm.

‘Ushaw Art and the Heritage of Faith’ 31st October

‘Catholicism, Modernity and Science: Teaching at Ushaw on the Eve of Vatican I’ 28th November.

 

Welcome with Great Joy 

 

A day for Catechists, Children’s Liturgy and RCIA, Rev John Farrell OP, Saturday 8th December, St Joseph’s Gateshead 11.00 am to 4.30 pm.  No charge but booking essential.

 

Potential Catechist or Deacon 

 

Wanting to get involved?  Wanting to improve your skills? A new course starting January 2013.

 

Further details of these events on posters in Narthex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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