Epiphany of the Lord

Epiphany of the Lord

6th January 2013

 

Parish Mass Book page  115

 

Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                      6.30 pm  Vigil John Lydon

EPIPHANY 6th           10.00 am  People of Parish                                     

                                     

Monday                       10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                     10.00 am  John & Sarah Sutherland 

Wednesday              10.00 am  Alice & James Devlin

Thursday                   10.00 am  Margaret Faulder

Friday                       10.00 am  Catherine Benge

 

                                   6.30 pm  Vigil People of Parish

SUNDAY 13th          10.00 am  Mary, & George Quskley/Marion Colonna

 

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

 

· Alice Devlin and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

Happy New Year

         I hope you and your families have had a blessed and joyful Christmas. I would like to wish you and your families every joy and blessing for 2013.As we celebrate the  great feast of the Epiphany, I hope there are many ‘epiphanies’, that is, many signs of God’s grace, for you and your loved ones

 

Thank-You

         The feedback to the Christmas liturgies has been very positive. I am pleased that the Christmas Masses were appreciated by people though I am conscious that this was brought about due the hard work of many of you in the parish. I dare not attempt to list people for fear of forgetting anyone but if you feel you contributed in anyway to the Christmas celebrations in the parish, please know that  your efforts are appreciated by your parish priest. Thanks also for your contributions to the Christmas day collections. I  will be sending a cheque of £959.91 to Housing Justice. I would also like to offer my personal thanks also for cards and generous gifts offered to me personally. I am touched by people’s generosity especially at this time of economic austerity

 

Confirmations

         The first of the Confirmation preparation sessions will be starting this coming Thursday, January 10th at 7.00pm. Would all candidates please be present. Confirmations this year will be lead by Bishop Seamus on Friday May 3rd at 7.00pm

 

North of Tyne Winter Warmth Partnership

         This initiative has been set up by Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils to ensure that people are kept warm during the winter. If you have any concerns about keeping warm during the winter especially when it comes to paying increasing fuel bills there is a telephone helpline for assistance and advice: (0191) 643 2807. You can also  text for information and support on 80800. Please see poster in the narthex for further information

 

After 10.00am Sunday Mass tea and coffee is served in the church hall. All welcome. If you have recently started coming to St Bede’s you are especially welcome , please introduce yourself to me

 

Open House

This will reopen for 2013 on Tuesday January 8th at 6pm. New volunteers will always appreciated

 

Poverty Action Sunday February 3rd 4.00pm

          Each year Church Action on Poverty North East host an event in the region to mark the end of Poverty Action Week which starts on the last Sunday of January deemed ‘Homeless Sunday’ and finishes on the first Sunday of February called ‘Poverty Action Sunday’. The week is an ecumenical event organised by Christian groups who want to raise awareness and positive  action concerning homelessness and poverty in UK churches. Church Action on Poverty North East have asked Bedlingtonshire Churches Together to host the event this year and it will take place at St Bede’s  on February 3rd. The event will include prayer and reflections, together with input from Ian Lavery MP, local members Citizens Advice and we hope shared experiences from local people. If you would like to help in arranging this event there is a planning meeting in the presbytery this coming Wednesday, January 9th at 7.00pm. For more information please go to: www.actionweek.org.uk

 

Schools Return

          As schools restart this week I would like to wish all our pupils and staff in our schools every success and blessing. As mentioned previously St Bede’s Primary School and St Benet Biscop’s High School will become a federation from February 1st, which means that there will be one governing body for both schools.

 

5p Bus

         I have had an urgent call asking for men’s,  women’s  and children’ s clothing. Stocks are low. Please bring any cloths to the church and they shall be collected by the 5p bus

 

Needing a hospital chaplain to make a visit?

         The chaplains in hospitals can only visit a patient if it is brought to their attention. They cannot look at patient’s records to discover  if you are a Catholic. If you have a relative or friend in Wansbeck Hospital please contact the Catholic chaplain, Irene Harwood, at the hospital  on 01670 521212 or via Fr Stephen Watson on 01670  812200. If your relative or friend is in another hospital in the region please let me know and I will contact the respective chaplain for you.

 

Journey in Faith

This will resume on Thursday January 10 at 6pm. John will be looking at the Sacraments

 

Volunteers Needed  please, to take down the Christmas decoration in the Church after the 10.00pm Mass this Sunday