Twelfth Sunday of the Year

Twelfth Sunday of the Year

 23rd June 2013

 

Parish Mass Book  99

 

                                             Mass Times and Intentions

                                              6.30 pm   Vigil  Paul Hughes

Sunday 23June                 10.00 am   People of Parish

                                                                                                                              

Monday                              10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                             10.00 am  Requiem  -  Cornelius Boyle

Wednesday                                   10.00 am  Dec members Goonan family

Thursday                            10.00 am  Elizabeth Charlton

Friday                                 10.00am  James & Alice Devlin

 

                                             6.30 pm   Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 30June                 10.00 am   Jim Craik

 

 

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,

 

· Cornelius Boyle, Andy Black and all who have died recently,

 

· Paul Goonan and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

 

First Holy Communions

 

I have had a lot of positive feedback about the First Holy Communion celebration.  My thanks to all who contributed to such a lovely day. We continue to pray for our new young children who have just received their First Holy Communion. 

 

Restructuring of Parishes in the Deanery  

 

Just a note primarily for those who did not see a bulletin last week, the parish meeting on 9th June made it clear that the primary focus of the parish needs to be ensuring that as many people as possible are contributing to the life and activities within the parish.  I would encourage you to look at the back of church that lists the various activities to see if there is something you would like to be involved. 

 

Parish Youth Forum

 

As I mentioned recently one of the decisions of the parish council in the light of the very full and helpful discussion with some of parishioners who have been recently confirmed, it was decided that a youth forum would be established in the parish for young people to decide for themselves what they would like to be happening within the life of the parish.  The forum will have its first meeting on 7th July at 11.30 am.  All young people are very welcome. 

Parish Ceilidh

 

The next parish ceilidh will be on Saturday 13th July starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets available from members of the social committee.

 

St Bede’s Football Club

 

Last week I went to the AGM of the North East football league.  It was a fascinating meeting, it was very obvious that the organisers behind the football league see this as a platform to proclaiming our faith in Jesus Christ to young men in the region.  I had not appreciated that running a football league is actually a football league  of 26 clubs with two divisions is a big undertaking and required an awful lot of organising.  I left with a tremendous respect for all those involved in this football league.  It requires a great deal of effort and commitment which is motivated by their love and commitment to Jesus Christ.  All in all very impressive.  I am delighted that St Bede’s football club has survived its first season and that our manager, Dominic Molloy, is already preparing for next season. I am delighted that the club has provided a number of young men in the area with something to fill in their 

time. We hope to strengthen the links between the football club and the parish in the coming season.  If you or know of anyone who may be interested in joining the club please contact Dominic Molloy on 07725039180.
 

CAFOD Syrian Appeal

The national Cafod office have been in touch to say that the Catholic communities in England and Wales have raised £1,483,139  for its emergency appeal for the ongoing crisis in Syria. The Disaster Emergency Committees (DEC) which collects  money on behalf all humanitarian charities during emergencies has contributed a further £239,000

Cafod. I am happy to collect and forward any further  funds given for this important appeal. We continue to keep the ongoing crisis in our prayers

 

Diocesan Festival 2013

 

“Opening the Doors of Faith”  An opportunity for adults and young people to explore and celebrate our Year of Faith.  Talks, discussions, social activities, Marketplace, Ceilidh.  Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June at Youth Village, Consett.  Further details on poster in Narthex.

 

Fr Chris is looking for guinea pigs!

 

As mentioned last week I am giving a paper at a conference in July and would like to have a dry run beforehand.  I am interested with the overlaps between faith and culture with a particular reference to the possible common ground between the tradition of Christian faith and the folk music tradition. I will be doing this on the afternoon of 30th June.  Drinks and nibbles available from 5.15 pm with the seminar starting at 6.00 pm and should be finished by 7.15 pm.  If you are interested please let me know.

 

Flower festival

 

St Paul’s RC Church Cramlington holding a Flower Festival to celebrate the Year of Faith, 28th to 30th June.  See poster in Narthex for timings, including a closing concert (tickets only) £2 ring 07751802799

 

Catechists Pilgrimage  of Catechists -  28/29 September

 

Among the international events for the Year of Faith, Pope Francis 1 will conclude the weekend with Mass in St Peter’s Square.  Prior to the Pilgrimage there will be an International Conference of Catechists (26/28th September).  If you wish to take part, or want more details please contact Fr Michael McCoy, St Anne’s, Sunderland or via Diocesan Office.