Twenty sixth Sunday of the Year
29th September 2013
Parish Mass Book 143
Mass Times and Intentions
6.30 pm Vigil John & Elizabeth Peace
Sunday 29 Sept 10.00 am People of Parish
Monday 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 10.00 am Fr Edward Wilkinson
Wednesday 10.00 am Pat Gales
Thursday 10.00 am John Dodds
Friday 10.00 am Rev Dugald Macdougall
6.30 pm Vigil People of Parish
Sunday 6 Oct 10.00 am Jimmy Golding
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,
· Mary Appleby, Philip Strasenburgh and all who have died recently,
· John & Elizabeth Peace, John Dodds and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Baptism
Today we welcome Joseph Kenneth Ross into God’s family in baptism. We are asked to pray for Joseph, his parents, and all preparing for baptism.
Journey of Faith
The journey of faith continues on Wednesday at 7.00 pm. All are welcome
Day of Recollection
The annual parish Day of Recollection will be on Saturday 12th October leaving at 9.15 am and returning at 4.45 pm. This year there will be reflections on John’ s Gospel. Cost £15. Please sign list in the narthex
Family Fast Day
Next Friday is a day of special prayer for the needy and hungry of the world. There will be a retiring collection next weekend for Family Fast Day.
Envelopes are available in the Narthex if you wish to gift aid your donation. Prayer cards for you to take home from church will be available next weekend. Please take one.
Christ in the World Group
The next meeting of the group will be Friday 11th October at 7.00 pm , Pay Day Loans and Consumer Credit.
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.
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.
Justice & Peace Assembly & AGM on Saturday 26th October 10.30 to 3.30 pm at St Charles’ RC Church, Gosforth. Guest speaker Paul Donovan. Coffee served at 10.00 am. Bring something for a shared lunch. Time to chat!. Further details on poster in Narthex.
Torchlight Procession in honour of the Immaculate Conception on Friday 6th December at 7.00 pm. To celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the conclusion of the Year of Faith you are invited to join St Mary’s Parish, Hexham for a torchlight Marian procession. Meet at the bandstand, adjacent to Hexham Abbey . Light refreshments will be served afterwards to raise funds for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund. Further details on poster in Narthex.
Diocesan Sacramental Day on Baptism
An opportunity to develop your understanding of what it means to be a baptism catechist. For those already involved and those interested in becoming involved, Saturday 16th November, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at Holy Name Parish Hall, Jesmond NE2 3JX. Further information www.rcdhn.org.uk or email adult.formation@diocesan.org.uk.
Vocations Discernment
Evenings of prayer and reflection for those (over 16) who are thinking about priesthood. A meal will follow each session. St Mary’s Cathedral, 7 to 9.00 pm 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, 27 December, 22 January, 12 February, 19th March, 9th April, 14th May, 18th June. Further details available from Diocesan Vocations Promoters: Fr Marc Lyden-Smith: email marcofjarrow@hotmail.com or telephone 0191 2395706 or Fr Michael McCoy, email frmccoy@googlemail.com,or telephone 0191 5342346
Choppington Parish Council
On Sunday 6th October at 4.00 pm there will be a commissioning service for the members of Choppington Parish Council at Holy Family Anglican Church, Stakeford. The church leaders in the area are delighted that the council would like to have their work recognised within the context of Christian faith. So I would recommend all parishioners living within the boundaries of their parish council to attend.
