Twenty fifth Sunday of the Year

Twenty fifth Sunday of the Year

22nd September 2013 

Parish Mass Book  140

 

                                     Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 22 Sept           10.00 am  Ralph Simpson                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                

Monday                        10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                       10.00 am  Requiem  -  Teresa Brown

                                       2.00 pm  Requiem  -  Connie Pattison

Wednesday                           10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Thursday                      10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Friday                           10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

 

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  John & Elizabeth Peace

Sunday 29 Sept           10.00 am  People of Parish

 

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,

 

· Teresa Brown and all who have died recently,

 

· all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

Missionary Appeal 

 

Today we welcome Fr Pat Kelleher from St Patrick’s Missionary Society also known as Kiltegan Fathers.  He will be making an appeal on behalf of his Order.

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

 

Wedding Congratulations

 

 

Parishioner Cassia Hancock, who was confirmed in May, married Bailey Camfield last Wednesday out in Malta.  We wish Cassia and Bailey every blessing and happiness in their married life.

 

Christ in the World Group

 

 

The group had an informative meeting on 6th September.  Our thanks to John Dowling from Campaign Against the arms trade who showed us the destruction of life and waste of resources that takes place due to the arms trade.  He has promised to inform us of any specific campaigns we could as a parish become involved in.  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.

 

Church Cleaning

 

 

We are low on Church cleaners, any volunteers would be most appreciated.

 

Churches Together Advent Service

 

 

My thanks to all those who expressed an interest in this about a dozen parishioners including some of our recently confirmed young parishioners.  The next meeting to plan the service will be after Mass on Sunday 6th October.  If you have not expressed an interest in being involved but would like to be please let me know and I will give you the notes and copies of possible readings that we may use.  

 

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 intered in becoming involved.  Saturday 16th November, 10.00 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.