Third Sunday of Lent

 

Third Sunday of Lent

3rd March 2013

 

Parish Mass Book page  160

Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil NBF

SUNDAY 3 March         10.00 am  People of Parish                                                                                  

Monday                           10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                          10.00 am  John & Elizabeth Cox

Wednesday                     10.00 am  Stations of the Cross

                                         6.00 pm  Exposition / Reconciliation

                                        7.00 pm  Vocations to the Priesthood

Thursday                         9.00 am  NBF

Friday                            10.00 am  Kathleen Cox

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil People of Parish

SUNDAY 10 March       10.00 am   Betty & Peter Quinn 

 

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Every Wednesday during Lent 6,00 to 7.00 pm.

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

and at any time upon request

 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

 

Wednesday  6.00  -  7.00 pm

Friday 9.30  - 10.00 am

 

Please pray for

· all who are sick,

 

· Fr Jack Caden and all who have died recently,

 

· all whose anniversaries occur at this time.    

 

 

Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

 

We pray for the Church at this present time while there is a vacancy for the papacy.  We pray for Pope Benedict XVI Emirutus now that he has retired from the papacy and takes up his new calling of praying for the life of the church.  As you may know the conclave has been brought forward and will be starting soon.  We keep the cardinals responsible for choosing the successor to Benedict XVI in our prayers.  I am also aware that it has not been an easy week for the church in this country, especially in Scotland.  Could we please pray for the life of the church in Scotland.

 

Lent

 

 

During Lent the following activities will be taking place in the parish:

 

· Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, 10.00 am

 

· On Wednesday,  Mass at 7.00 pm

 

· Exposition and Reconciliation (throughout the deanery) each Wednesday, 6.00 to 7.00 pm 

 

· Lenten lunches Thursday, 12 to 1.00 pm at St Cuthbert’s Parish church

 

· Service of Reconciliation, Sunday, 17th March at 4.00 pm

 

 

Journey of Faith  continues on Thursday at 6.00 pm.

 

 

Refugees/Asylum Seekers

 

Collections of tins of food and meat (not pork) this weekend..   Please leave your donations in the Narthex.  Further collections on the first Sunday of every month.

 

 

Refreshments after Sunday Mass

 

My thanks to all who have volunteered to take part in a rota to help serve teas/coffees after the 10.00 am Mass on Sundays. The rota takes effect from this weekend, so tea/coffee will be available after Mass this Sunday.  I would encourage people to come into the hall since it is an opportunity to meet and get to know other parishioners. 

 

 

Lenten Churches Together Lenten Lunches.

 

As stated above a simple Lenten lunch is available at St Cuthbert’s from 12 to 12.45 pm followed by a short prayer service.  Individual churches are taking the responsibility to provide soup for each Thursday during Lent.  It is the responsibility of St Bede’s to provide soup on Thursday 14th March.  Could I have volunteers to provide soup for this day.

Refugee/Asylum Seekers 

 

There will be a collection today for tins of food (not pork) for refugee and asylum seekers.  Please leave in Narthex. Further collections first Sunday of the month

Adult Formation in the Diocese

 

 

Death and Dying in Catholic perspective:  hosted by Centre for Catholic Studies on Saturday 9th March, 9.15 am to 5.15 pm. St Cuthbert’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Old Elvet, Durham. Cost £50.  I will be attending this day so happy to give a lift to anyone who may need one.

 

CAFOD Family Fast Day

 

Thank you to all who contributed to CAFOD family fast day, the  fund will stay open until 10th March.  I would also like to express my thanks to Jackie and Tino for putting on a coffee morning at Tino’s on Saturday.  Thanks to all those who took part, considering the Arctic conditions.  The turnout was tremendous. £169.36    was raised at this event was raised.  Thank you very much.

 

Parish Council Meeting

 

The main aim of the parish council meeting was to take stock of where we are as a parish and to look to the future.  In the light of what I said recently on the restructuring of parishes within  the county, looking ahead to the future has now become particularly important.  I sensed from the discussions  that there is a growing sense of community within the parish where people feel encouraged to use their gifts and talents for the parish.  I also had an impression of uncertainty and fear as to what the future may bring for the parish.

 

 I came away from the meeting with a sense that the parish needs to be affirmed for what it has achieved in recent years and I hope that this will give the parish a sense of confidence to face whatever the future may bring. Therefore, I would like to reaffirm the sense of community, generosity, and the rich diversity of gifts in this community.  I would also like to encourage people to use their gifts and talents for the parish. In regards to this I will be producing a poster that outlines the different roles and tasks that are needed for the parish and would encourage people to look at this list to see if they can offer something to the parish. 

 

Minutes from the meeting will be available soon.

Christ  in the World Group

The next meeting will be on Friday March 15 at 7.00pm. Moira  Quinn and Fr Chris will  lead a discussion on bereavement and loss. All are welcome