Presentation of the Lord '14

Presentation of the Lord

2nd February 2014

 

Parish Mass Book— page 297

 

                                  Mass Times and Intentions

                                     6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 2 Feb            10.00 am  Ralph Simpson

   Feast of the Presentation

                                                                                                                              

Monday                       10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                      10.00 am             “            “

Wednesday                        10.00 am  Requiem  -  Mary Reed

Thursday                     10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Friday                          10.00 am             “            “

 

                                      6.30 pm  Vigil  Owen Ruddy

Sunday 9 Feb            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,

 

· Katherine Nicholson, Mary Reed,  Irene Hodgson and all who have died recently,

 

· Harry Atherton, and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

Feast of the Presentation

Since this feast occurs on a Sunday it takes precedence over the Fourth Sunday of the Year .  Today’s feast was known as Candlemas Day because Simeon proclaims Christ as the Light of the World. We pray that all those who are experiencing darkness in any form may know Christ’s Light of love, hope and joy.

 

Baptism

Today we welcome Chloe Jones into God’s family in baptism during 10.00 am Mass.  We are asked to pray for Chloe, her family, and all preparing for baptism.

First Holy Communion Liturgy   

This Sunday we will also have the Rite of Election for our First Holy Communion candidates.  This is an important step along their preparation for First Holy Communion.

 

Journey of Faith  

The journey of faith programme continues on Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm.

 

Refugees and Asylum Seekers 

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

 

World Day of Prayer for the sick 

Holy Mass, with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday 11th February at 7.00 pm.  Celebrant Bishop Seamus Cunningham.  All are welcome to St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle.

 

Lenten Day of Recollection 

For the first time we are going to have a day of recollection during Lent. This will take place on Saturday 15th March.  We will be going to the Friary at Alnmouth.  I will be sharing about my retreat that I am going to in February which will include looking at the Passion and Resurrection accounts in St John’s gospel.  If you would like to take part please sign the sheet in the Narthex.

 

World Youth Day 2016

There will be an initial meeting this weekend after 10.00 am Mass for anyone who would like to be involved with the parish pilgrimage to the Papal Youth Day of 2016.

 

YMT Mission at St Benet Biscop’s

I am informed that the meeting on 24rd January was very fruitful with our young parishioners making a very positive contribution.  There are two more events planned for young people to be involved with the preparation for the mission, they will be on 9th March at 3.00 pm and 20th March at 7.00 pm.  If any other young people would like to be involved they will be very welcome.

Baptismal Catechesis in the Parish 

As mentioned in previous weeks the way we prepare and celebrate the sacrament of baptism in the parish is going to be radically different. Please see information sheet about this in the Narthex.

Bedlington in Bloom 

If you would like to be involved in any way with the working group either with planning, gardening, providing garden advice or skills please contact West Bedlington Town Council Tel 457070 or Email westbedlingtontowncouncil@gmail.com

CAFOD   warmly invite you to Fast Day Speaker Tour with Patrick Jamiru, Director of Caritas Kenema, Sierra Leone on Thursday 20th February, St Joseph’s Parish Centre, High Street West, Gateshead. The focus for Lent Fast Day will be Sierra Leone so this is a great opportunity to hear first hand stories of Patrick’s work there. To book: 0191 3844847; Hexham  or: newcastle@cafod.org.uk

Manifest 

Young adult’s (between the ages of 18-30(ish) prayer group meet on the first and third Monday of every month at St Mary’s Cathedral, at 7.00 pm for an hour of praise and worship before the Blessed Sacrament. Followed by drinks in a nearby pub.

Medjugorje

Spend a week in Medjurgorje this spring 4/11th May only £525.  Price includes return flights from Newcastle, private coach transfers to Medjugorje, half board accommodation and experienced guide.  For more information contact Jonathan 01423 546 175 or travel@aglowpilgrimages.com

 

Third Sunday of the Year

Third Sunday of the Year

26th January 2014

 

Parish Mass Book— page 130

 

                                    Mass Times and Intentions

                                     6.30 pm  Vigil  Fred Devine

Sunday 25Jan           10.00 am  People of Parish

                                                                                                                              

Monday                      10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                     10.00 am  Patrick Ruddy                

Wednesday                       10.00 am  Philip Stransenburgh

Thursday                    10.00 am  Jack & Paul Watson

Friday                         10.00 am  Loreto Acierda

 

                                     6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday 2 Feb            10.00 am  Ralph Simpson

      Feast of the Presentation

 

 

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,

 

· Patrick Ruddy and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

Welcome

 

Today we welcome Fr Tony Rattigan who will celebrate our weekend Masses here at St Bede’s.

White Flower Appeal

 

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) will be holding its annual White flower appeal today.  In common with the Catholic Church, SPUC defends and upholds the sanctity of human life from conception until natural death.  The Society’s work covers a wide spectrum of pro-life, pro-family issues.  It seeks to protect unborn children from abortion and defends the disabled, elderly and incapacitated from euthanasia and assisted suicide. Please give generously.

 

Journey of Faith

 

The journey of faith programme continues on Tuesday evening. Please continue to pray for our four enquirers. 

Baptismal Catechesis in the Parish

 

As mentioned in previous weeks the way we prepare and celebrate the sacrament of baptism in the parish is going to be radically different. Please see information sheet about this in the Narthex.

 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

 

My thanks to Christian Million for preaching at the Mass last Sunday.  It was also good to have the opportunity to preach at Colliery Methodist Church.  I would like to thank them for their welcome.  Although the week of Christian Unity has come to an end this does not mean that we stop praying and working with other Christians with the ultimate hope that we will be fully united with each other and in Christ.

 

Refugees and 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.

St Bede’s School

 

Years 3 and 4 will be joining us for Mass on Tuesday 28th January at 10.00 am.

 

World Youth Day 2016

 

It has been agreed by the parish council that we seek to explore the possibility of taking a group of young people in the parish to the next Papal World Youth  Day in August 2016. We have plenty of time to prepare for this but if we are to fund raised and encourage our young people to take part then we need to start preparing as soon as possible. There will be an initial meeting for anyone who would like to be involved  be that taking part in the trip or raising funds to subsidise our young people to take part. This will take place next Sunday after 10.00 am Mass.

Poverty Action Week 

 

Annual Poverty Action ends next Sunday.  As you may remember the Poverty Action event last year for the north east of England was held here at St Bede’s here in Bedlington.  This year the event will be on Saturday 1st February at St Thomas’ at the Haymarket in Newcastle at 2.00 pm.  The theme of this years Poverty Action Week is “Standing alongside people in crisis”.  The event will focus on refugees, young people, people experiencing food poverty, families under pressure and those struggling with debt.  The Matthew Project will be taking part in the service.

 

Lenten Day of Recollection

 

For the first time we are going to have a day of recollection during Lent. This will take place on Saturday 15th March.  We will be going to the Friary at Alnmouth.  I will be sharing about my retreat that I am going to in February which will include looking at the Passion and Resurrection accounts in St John’s gospel.  If you would like to take part please sign the sheet in the Narthex.

 

Diocesan Justice & Peace Coordinating Council

 

This group is responsible for promoting and facilitating on issues on peace and justice throughout the diocese.  I have been asked to take on the role of vice chair of this group with the hope that I will agree to becoming chair of the group at a later date. I am conscious that this will involve extra work but will the emphasis Pope Francis is placing on the need to be attentive to the poor I believe there is a great opportunity to make peace and justice issues more fully integrated into the life and mission of the diocese.  Please keep me in your prayers for this important role.