Third third Sunday of the Year

Thirty Third Sunday of the Year

17th November 2013 

Parish Mass Book 164

 

                               Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                        6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 17 Nov            10.00 am  Dec mem Gregory family
                                                                    

Monday                         10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                        10.00 am  John Brown/Private Intention

Wednesday                           10.00 am Katie Kerrigan/Owen Ruddy

Thursday                      10.00 am  Joyce Fraser

Friday                           10.00 am  Alan Langan

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  Molly, Owen, Patrick Ruddy

Sunday 24 Nov            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,

 

· all who have died recently,

 

· all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

  

Wedding Congratulations

 

Many congratulations to Natasha Elisabeth Burke and  David Jon Wandless.  Who were married yesterday 16th November, We wish them every joy and blessing for their married life

 

Preparing Couples for Marriage

 

If any married couples in the parish are interested with  marriage preparation in the parish, the Diocesan director for marriage and family, Rev Peter Lavery, is going to give an explanation of what the work involves at St Robert’s Presbytery, Morpeth on Tuesday 19th November at 7.00pm. Please let me know if you would be interested

 

Annual Mass for the Sick and Housebound  

 

This event arranged by our SVP group will be taking place on Friday 29th November at 1.00 pm.  All are welcome.  There will be the opportunity 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.

 

Christ in the World group

 

The next meeting will be on Friday (22nd)  at 7.00 pm.  For the topic please see following item in the bulletin.

Requiem Mass  -  for victims of Philippines disaster

A Requiem Mass for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) with Bishop Seamus Cunningham at  St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle on Wednesday 20th November at 7.00 pm. 

 

CAFOD Appeal for Philippines Typhoon Haiyan

The most powerful storm ever to hid land has caused widespread destruction.  Over 10,000 are already feared dead and millions of terrified people have lost their homes and possessions.  Ways to donate:  through parish collection, online at Cafod.org.uk/typohoon: credit card on 0500858885

 

 

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 prior to 30th November.

 

Christ the King

 

Next weekend is the Feast of Christ the King.  There will be a retiring collect0on taken next weekend on behalf of the Youth Ministry Trust (YMT) to support the work of Catholic Youth  -  Please take an envelope today from the Narthex, and return it next weekend with your donation. If you wish to gift aid your donation please sign and date the declaration on the envelope.

 

Clergy Training Fund

 

The fund remains open until next Sunday for any private or family donations.

 

Carmelites

 

There will be a Carmelite meeting today at 2.00 pm.  John Berry, Prior Provincial delegate will attend. All are welcome.

 

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.

 

End of Year of Faith

 

Bishop Seamus Cunningham will celebrate the conclusion of the Year of Faith by celebrating Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle on Saturday 23rd November at 11.00 am.  All are welcome.

 

Prisoner’s Week

 

This week from the 17th to the 23rd November is Prisoner’s Week where we remember prisoners, their families and all those who work within the prison system.  I am very happy to accept any donations for PACT a Catholic charity to help prisoners and their families.