All Saints

All Saints Day

2nd November 2014

 

Parish Mass Book  -  page  184

Preface: The Glory of Jerusalem for the Feast of All Saints page 71

 Eucharistic Prayer III

 

                                    Mass Times and Intentions

                                          6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday  2nd Nov                    10.00 am   Harry Cavanagh                                                                                                                                                                                            

Monday                            10.00 am  Commemoration of Faithful Departed

Tuesday                           10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Wednesday                                10.00 am           “             “

Thursday                          10.00 am           “             “

Friday                               10.00 am  Walter & Nellie Cairns

 

                                           6.30 pm  Vigil  Dominic Devine

Sunday  9th Nov                     10.00 am   People of Parish

 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday 9.15 - 9.45 am 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

 

 

Please pray for:

 

 

·         all who are sick,

 

· all who died recently,

 

· Harry Cavanagh and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

 

All Saints

This weekend we celebrate the great feast of All Saints.  We give thanks to the many men and women across the ages and across the world who inspire us by their faith and love.  We celebrate how God’s grace can bear fruit in our lives. 

 

All Souls

November is the month we particularly remember those in our communities and families who have died.  For this year there will be a book of remembrance on the offertory table.  Please feel free to put in the book names of loved ones you would like to be remembered during the Masses in November.  At every Mass in November the book of remembrance will be brought up with the gifts of bread of wine and placed on the altar for the remainder of the Mass.

 

There will be a Mass on  Monday morning at 10.00 am for the intentions of All Souls.  The annual commemoration Mass for those who have died in the parish over the last  year will be on Friday 14th November at 7.00 pm.

 

Remembrance Sunday

Next weekend, Sunday 9th November,  there will be the annual Remembrance Sunday march and service for Bedlington.  The march off from the Salvation Army will be at 2.15 pm with the service commencing at 2.30 pm. I would encourage as many parishioners as possible to take part in this event. 

 

Clergy Training Fund

The Clergy Training Fund  will remain open for three weeks for any private or family donations

 

Journey of Faith Programme

The Journey of Faith Programme continues Wednesday November 12th at 6.30 pm in the Presbytery.   The topic is “God and becoming human and how we tell the story during the year.  We now have three enquirers.  Please continue to pray for them.

 

 

Christ in the World Group

At the meeting  on Friday at 7.00 pm  we will show the film ‘Of Gods and Men’ and then have a brief discussion about the film. The film relates the full story of Seven Trappist Monks who lived and were martyred in Algeria in 1994. It is very powerful yet beautiful film.

Annual Mass for Sick and Housebound

 

The annual Mass for Anointing for the Sick and Housebound will be on Wednesday 3rd December at 1.00pm

 

Refugees/Asylum Seekers 

Please leave your donations of tins of food (not pork) for refugees and asylum seekers in the Narthex.  The next collection will be first Sunday in December.

 

Parish Fayre

This to take place on Saturday 22nd November, 1.00 to 4.00 pm.  Donations for tombola, the raffle and cake stalls  will be appreciated.  Help to provide teas and coffees during the afternoon will also be appreciated.

 

Diocesan Youth Council

I have had a request from the diocesan youth mission team to ask young members of our parish if they would like to be on the diocesan youth council.  Please let me know if you are interested.

 

Research Project on the role of Women in the Church

I have been approached by Veronica Whitty, who is a fellow member of the diocesan Justice and Peace council, who is wanting to write a book on the experiences of women in the Catholic church, especially those who are not married though there will be two chapters on married women and widows respectively.  She would welcome any contributions, if you would like to take part please contact me or email Veronica on: veronicawhitty@hotmail.com or on: 0191 236 0920 or 0772 973 0281

Parish Ceilidh

This year the parish Ceilidh will be on Saturday November 29th at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5. Let’s make it a big and happy occasion :-)

 

Baptism Catechists

An opportunity to develop your understanding of what it means to be a Baptism Catechist and to look at the programmes and guidelines available—for those already involved in catechesis on Saturday, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, Gateshead.  Further details on poster in Narthex.

 

Day of Recollection

A day for all clergy and laity on Wednesday 12th November at St Michaels Church, Houghton le Spring, 10.30 am to 3.00 pm.  The speaker if Rev Terence Richardson who studies at Durham and Toronto Universities, joined the Benedictine at Ampleforth Abbey in 1975. A charge of £10 is made for lunch and refreshments.  Booking is essential.  Further details on poster in Narthex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirtieth Sunday of the Year

Thirtieth  Sunday of the Year

26th October 2014

 

Parish Mass Book  -  page  146

Preface and Eucharistic Prayer IV 

 

                                       Mass Times and Intentions

                                            6.30 pm   Vigil  Frankie Monaghan

Sunday  26th Oct                     10.00 am   People of Parish                                                                                                                                                                                

Monday                            10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                           10.00 am  Jack Maley

Wednesday                       10.00 am  Tom, Elizabeth & John Coates

Thursday                         10.00 am  Owen, Molly & Patrick Ruddy 

Friday                              10.00 am  Claire Williams

 

                                          6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday  2nd Nov                   10.00 am   Harry Cavanagh

 

Rosary  -  Monday  to  Thursday  -  9.40 am

 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

Friday 9.15 - 9.45 am

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

 

Please pray for:

 

 

· all who are sick,

 

· all who died recently,

 

· Tom Coates, John Coates and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

 

Clergy Training Fund

There is a second collection this weekend for the Clergy Training Fund, which will remain open for several weeks.  Please use the white envelopes from your boxes to gift aid your donation.

 

Baptism

This weekend we welcome Katie Elizabeth Sharp, Alfie John James Grant, Willow Paige Tait, and Sadie Rose Riley into God’s family in baptism.  We are asked to pray for Katie, John, William and Sadie, their families, and all preparing for baptism.

 

Journey of Faith Programme

The Journey of Faith Programme continues Wednesday at 6.30 pm in the Presbytery.   The topic is “God and the story of his people’.  We now have three enquirers.  Please continue to pray for them.

 

October

 

· a month for Our Lady  - October is one of the months  we seek to have devotion to our Blessed Lady.  The rosary will be said before all weekday Masses apart from Friday and on Sunday’s one of the hymns will be devoted to Our Lady. 

 

· Synod for Marriage and Family - During October we have prayed  for the Synod that took place earlier this month on marriage and family.  It has been given some attention from the media.  No firm conclusions have been reached. The Synod will re gather in a year’s time so we continue to pray while the issues are discussed at a local level. 

 

Parish Fayre

This to take place on Saturday 22nd November, 1.00 to 4.00 pm.  Donations for tombola, the raffle and cake stalls  will be appreciated.  Help to provide teas and coffees during the afternoon will also be appreciated.

 

Our Schools; St Bede’s Primary and St Benet Biscop High School

I hope all staff and pupils have a good half term break.  Please continue to pray for our schools at a time of transition for them both.

 

Gift Aid

There are still some letters remaining from the diocese for all who gift aid their offertory donations.  Please take your letter today from the Narthex.

 

Liturgy Rotas

Please take a copy of the new liturgy rota which is available in the Narthex.

 

There will be a collection for Refugees/Asylum Seekers  next weekend for tins of food (not pork) . Please leave in Narthex. 

Dates for Diary

 

· The annual commemoration for those who have died in the parish over the last  year will be on Friday 14th November at 7.00 pm.

 

· The annual Mass for Anointing for the Sick and Housebound will be on Wednesday 3rd December at 1.00pm

Christ in the World Group

The next meeting will be on Friday  7th November. We will show the film ‘Of Gods and Men’ and then have a brief discussion about the film. The film relates the full story of Seven Trappist Monks who lived and were martyred in Algeria in 1994. It is very powerful yet beautiful film.

Baptism Catechists

An opportunity to develop your understanding of what it means to be a Baptism Catechist and to look at the programmes and guidelines available—for those already involved in catechesis.  Saturday 8th November 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, Gateshead.  Further details on poster in Narthex.

 

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Day of Reflection for Forward Together in Hope

Bishop Seamus is keen to ensure that the ‘Forward Together in Hope ‘ process is rooted in prayer. On 2nd December  at 10.30am to 12 noon and 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm, both  Laity and Clergy have opportunities  to listen to a 30 minute presentation by Bishop Seamus followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I would encourage people to attend  either of these events if they can.