Twenty First Sunday of the Year

Twenty first Sunday of the Year

25th August 2013

 

Parish Mass Book  127

 

                                     Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  Henry O’Donnell

Sunday 25  Aug           10.00 am   People of Parish

                                                                                                                                                

Monday                         10.00 am  Bridget Doherty

Tuesday                        10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Wednesday                            10.00 am Keith Walker

Thursday                       10.00 am  John & Sarah Sutherland

Friday                            10.00 am  Joan Chapman 

                                        6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 1 Sept             10.00 am   John Beckwith

 

 

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,  

 

· Terry Maughn and all who have died recently,  

 

· all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

 

Warm Welcome to Visitors

 

 

On behalf of the parish I would like to extend a warm welcome to  any visitors who have joined us for our Masses this weekend.  We hope you feel at home with us while you are away on holiday.  If you are here for the 10.00 am Mass please know that tea/coffee is available in the hall afterwards and you would be very welcome to join us and please feel free to introduce yourself to Fr Chris who is the parish priest.

 

Journey of Faith

 

The journey of faith programme will be starting again in the autumn. If you know of anyone who would like to  become a Catholic could you please let them know about this programme and ask them to contact me. The programme will be led by our parishioner Mr John O’Neill, he will say a few words about the programme at the end of Masses on the weekend of 31st August/1st September.  We hope to start the programme on Wednesday 11th September at 7.00 pm with the sessions taking place on a Wednesday evening.

 

Taking Communion to the sick and housebound

 

 

My thanks to those special ministers who have volunteered to take holy communion to the sick and housebound.  Nearly all the special ministers should have received a note informing them of whom they are to visit. For those who have not done this before, I am happy to go through the service of administering communion to parishioners at home.  I will be available after Masses this weekend to go through the rite but happy to arrange another time if you are away that weekend.

 

Annual Ecumenical Advent Service

 

This annual service takes place on the first Sunday of Advent which this year will be 1st December at 4.00 pm.  This year the carol service will be hosted by our parish.  This means it will be our responsibility to prepare a service though we will be able to use the talents and gifts of other members of churches together.  I think this is an opportunity, as we did in the mission last year, to be creative and imaginative in celebrating this service. I would like to have an initial meeting for anyone who would be  interested to be involved on Saturday 7th September at 2.00 pm. I think this is also an opportunity for our young people to use their gifts and talents for this event.

 

Church Cleaning

 

Any extra volunteers are always appreciated.  One of our regular volunteers is not well at the present time so extra help would be appreciated.

 

Christ in the World Group

 

The next meeting of Christ in the World group will be on Friday 6th September at 7.00 pm.  The meeting will be lead by John Dowling who is a parishioner of Sacred Heart, North Gosforth, and the regional co-ordinator of Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT).  John will be speaking about CAAT’s attempt to have the arms trade ultimately abolished.  Some may think it is impossible goal but I guess they said the same concerning the slave trade.

 

Caring for Dementia Sufferers and their Carers

 

My thanks to those who have expressed an interest in supporting dementia sufferers and their carers.  I have had three offers of help which is lovely to have had.  I have yet to have been approached by anyone who is suffering from dementia, or is caring for someone with dementia. If you think the parish could support you at this time please let me know. 

 

Exam Results

 

Congratulations to those who have had good news this week.  Commiserations to those who haven’t had good news. Prayers and best wishes to all those who have had in recent weeks and as you begin to prepare for a new stage in your life.

 

Refugee/Asylum Seekers

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

 

Justice & Peace

 

Special Event, Nirmal Beura talks about his work with Traidcraft and his Great North Run on Friday 13th September at 7.30 pm at St Charles Parish Centre, Gosforth. All are welcome.  Fair trade refreshments will be available .

 

Parish Council

 

There will be a meeting of the council on Monday 2nd September starting at 7.00 pm.  Please notify me or any other council member if you have any items for discussion.