Solemnity of Christ the King

Feast of Christ the King

24th November 2013

 

Parish Mass Book 167

 

                                Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                                                                                                                  

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  Molly, Owen, Patrick Ruddy

Sunday 24 Nov            10.00 am  People of Parish

 

Monday                         10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                        10.00 am  Sick Person

Wednesday                            10.00 am Bob Quinn

Thursday                       10.00 am  Bridget Doherty

Friday                              1.00 pm  Mass for Sick

 

                                        6.30 pm  Vigil  Joanne Hayes

Sunday 1 Dec               10.00 am  People of Parish

 

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

and at any time upon request

 

Please pray for:

 

 

· Lily Mullen and all who are sick,

 

· Fr Jim Lennon and all who have died recently,

 

· all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

Christ the King  -  Youth Sunday

Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King  This Sunday is also deemed Youth Sunday where we are asked to pray for the young people in our parish.  Some of our young people will be addressing us after the homily at both Masses. In the past year it has been marvellous to see young people making such a positive  contribution to the life of the parish.  I would like to commend them for this and thank them for their example.   There will be a retiring collection taken on behalf of the Youth Ministry Trust (YMT) to support the work of Catholic Youth  -  Envelopes are available in the Narthex for your donation. If you wish to gift aid your donation please sign and date the declaration on the envelope.

 

Baptism

Today we welcome Sofia Middlemiss into God’s family in baptism.  We pray for Sofia, her family, and all preparing for baptism.

 

First Holy Communion

This Sunday we have another liturgy for the First Holy Communion programme which will be focusing on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The children will be celebrating this sacrament for the first time on Thursday 28th November at 3.15 pm.

 

Advent  -  1st December

A collection for Advent Alms to support the work of St Cuthbert’s Care is taken during Advent.  Please put any offerings in the safes at the back of church.

 

Clergy Training Fund  closes today.

 

Annual Mass for the Sick and Housebound  

This event arranged by our SVP group will be taking place this Friday 29th November at 1.00 pm.  All are welcome.  There will be the opportunity for anyone who so wishes to receive the Sacrament of the Sick at this Mass.  As in previous years we will be joined by some members of St Bede’s Primary School.

 

Ecumenical Advent Carol Service

This will be taking place next Sunday 1st December at 4.00 pm here at St Bede’s.  There is going to be a rehearsal for all taking part on Wednesday 27th November at 6.00 pm.

 

Extraordinary Synod on Family Life

As I’ve mentioned in previous bulletins recently  there is going to be an  extraordinary synod on family life.  Preparations have already begun for this.  The Bishop is collating information for the Synod. 

The Bishops of England and Wales have put out a questionnaire for people to express their views about family life.  You can fill this  questionnaire online on the following website:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FamilySynod2014  

or there are hard copies available in the Narthex. I think it is wonderful that everyone in the church is being given the opportunity to express their views on family life which is something that effects us all.  It would be a great pity if this opportunity for people to express their views was only taken up by a small number  of people.  Therefore, I would strongly encourage people to fill in this questionnaire so that the views  and experiences of good people like yourself can be expressed and listened to.   Responses have been requested to be filled in and returned by the end of this week., 30th November. A simplified version of the questions is available in the Narthex

 

St Bede’s First School  will join us for Mass on Thursday at 10.00 am to celebrate the conclusion of the “Year of Faith”.

 

Parish Ceilidh

The social committee are now selling tickets for the December parish ceilidh.  It will take place on Saturday 7th December at 7.30 pm  Tickets are £5. Since the last ceilidh was cancelled due to lack of interest I know that the social committee is keen for this one to be a great success.  Since this is the only social gathering we have as a parish around the Advent and Christmas period I would encourage as many of you as possible to take part.  The ceilidh group have given us a very generous discount since they like playing for us.

 

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.

 

Liturgical Formation

· Lay Leaders of Celebrations of the Word and Holy Communion in the absence of a priest.  The times and dates for the course of formation for Lay Leaders are given on the poster in Narthex.

 

· Children’s Liturgy of the Word Study Day led by Rachel Bainton and Mary Cooper will be held at St Joseph’s Emmaus Centre, Gateshead on Saturday 8th February 10.30 am to 3.30 pm.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Poster in Narthex.

 

· Training Day for Sacristans — (Prepare the Place)  at St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle on Saturday 10.20 am to 3.00 pm.  Poster in Narthex.