Fourth Sunday of Easter

 

Fourth Sunday of Easter

11th May 2014 

Parish Mass Book— page 262

 

                                     Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                        6.30 pm  Vigil People of Parish

Sunday 11 May                    10.00 am  Stuart Hemmer

                                                                                                         

Monday                         10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                        10.00 am  NBF  

Wednesday                           10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Thursday                      10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Friday                           10.00 am  John & Catherine McGinn  

 

                                       6.30 pm  Vigil  Evelyn Monaghan

Sunday 18 May                  10.00 am  People of Parish

     

Sacrament of Reconciliation 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm 

 

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. 

 

Good Shepherd Sunday

 

The fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday.  We pray for all people who are discerning God’s call  for them in their life and we are asked to pray for vocation to the priesthood and religious life.

 

First Holy Communion

 

Today we will have our final liturgy before the children make their First Holy Communion next month.  The theme of the liturgy is ’In Memory of Me’.

 

Safe Families for Children

 

This weekend we welcome Mr David Gillam, representative for Safe Families for Children.. He will  speak at both Masses about their  work.  Please look at literature in Narthex.

 

Journey of Faith

 

Those who took part in the Journey of Faith programme have expressed an interest to carrying on with the discussions. As we have decided that there will be meetings on 21st May, 25th June 23rd July at 7.00 pm. The topics have yet to be confirmed but I will let you know in due course

Christ in the World

 

The next meeting of the group on Friday at 7.00 pm will be discussing the place of Mary, Mother of Jesus in the Church.

 

Pentecost Service

 

My thanks to those who came to the meeting last Sunday to discuss  the service we are having for Pentecost.  The next meeting will be  on Tuesday at 7.00 pm in the Presbytery. 

 

Youth Mission to St Benet’s

 

· We will say the prayer at the end of each weekend Mass from now till the start of the mission  in December.

 

· The next meeting of the deanery group for the mission is on Thursday at 7.00 in the church hall.

 

Baptism

 

The next set of baptismal classes will be starting on 19th June. 

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Young People in the Parish

Four of our young parishioners attended ‘The Source’ at the Cathedral on Wednesday. They found this lively  and creative event  enjoyable and  very different to the week-end Mass. The next event is on October 1st

 

Sick & Retired Priests 

 

The collection for sick and retired priests remains open for private or individual donations.

 

Deanery Mass for Healing   

There will a Mass for healing at St Aidan’s, Ashington on Wednesday 21st May at 7.00 pm with anointing of the sick or laying on of hands. There will also be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 6.00 to 7.00 pm, with an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.

 

Transport for Schools 

As you may know the County Council are considering not paying for transport for pupils to attend schools in the county.  This will have a  huge impact on St Benet ‘s High School.  Some families who wish their children to attend St Benet’s may not be able to afford this which will be a great pity.  Please contact your respective local councillor and MP to express your concern.

Diocesan Festival  

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2014 (the Feast of Corpus Christi) Youth Village, Consett.  Speakers Bill Huebsch coming from the United States and Karen Kilby, the new Bede Professor of Theology,  The festival will be a great time to reflect on how the 'Joy of the Gospel' enables us to (in the words of St Augustine) "behold what we are" in the Body of Christ – and to fulfil our responsibility to "become what we receive": the Body of Christ broken for the world.

A season of joy…. Handling life’s challenges

At St Robert’s, Morpeth on Thursday 22nd May  -  international Mime Artist Steve Murray is attending to deliver a very special session on self-image and self-esteem. Steve’s mimes are designed to inspire, encourage and challenge the heart for those who have faith and for those who are seeking.’ He will perform and will answer questions following the session.  If you would like to view some of Steve’s performances, please see his website: www.beholdmimeministry.org and video clips are on YouTube.