Second Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

7th December 2014

 

Parish Mass Book  -  page  85

Preface  for Advent I

Eucharistic Prayer III

 

                               Mass Times and Intentions

 

                                           6.30 pm  Vigil  Tom & Mary Devine

Sunday  7 Dec                     10.00 am  People of Parish                           

                                                                                                                                              

Monday                             10.00 am  Eucharistic Service

Tuesday                            10.00 am  Richard & Claire Williams

Wednesday                                10.00 am  Requiem  -  Joyce Meenaghan

                                          12.30 pm  Michael & Tom Wright

                                                                (at St Benet Biscop’s School)

Thursday                           10.00 am  Andrew Wright

Friday                                10.00 am  George Mullen

 

                                            6.30 pm  Vigil  People of Parish

Sunday  14 Dec                   10.00 am  Tracey Brew

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

 

Friday 9.20 - 9.50 am

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

Saturday 5.45 pm - 6.15 pm

 

 

Please pray for:

 

 

· all who are sick,

 

· Joyce Meenaghan and all who died recently,

 

· Rosemary Hunter and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. 

 

Youth Mission at St Benet Biscop’s School

After a time of much preparation and prayer throughout the deanery, along with inspirational leadership from our young people, the youth mission team start their mission at St Benet’s this Wednesday until 18th December.  Please keep the mission in your prayers.  This is a great opportunity for our young people in the school to have their faith renewed and strengthened. We will say the mission prayer at the end of each Mass during Advent. 

 

During the mission there will be Mass in St Benet’s School at 12.30.in the new school  chapel situated in the Conference Centre, on 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th and 17th December.  People can bring a packed lunch and stay for Exposition in the chapel from 2.00  -  3.00 pm. Our parish will take responsibility for “hosting” the Masses on Wednesday 10th December and  Wednesday 17th December. I have had a request for volunteers to guide people from the deanery who will be using the parish car park  through the grounds of St Bede’s School to St Benet’s Chapel. 

 

I would like three volunteers from 12.10 to 12.30 pm on 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th and 17th December. Please sign the list in the narthex. During Advent we will say the Mission prayer at the end of each Mass.

 

There is also a family night for all on at the end of the mission on Wednesday 17th December in St Benet’s at 7.00 pm. I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in this event.

 

God’s Word for God’s Coming   To help make this time of Advent a time of prayer for ourselves and our community.  I invite you  to choose a favourite line from the bible  or a prayer and with the sheets that we have provided  to write it out  four times and cutting it out to place one at your bedside, one on the bathroom mirror, one on the fridge and one at your computer, if you have one.   We can faithfully reflect on a piece of scripture that means something to us it will hopefully help us to prepare for Christmas. 

 

Advent Service of Reconciliation

The following dates have been arranged;

 

St Wilfrid’s -  Tuesday 16th December at 7.00 pm

St Bede’s -  Sunday 21st December at 4.00 pm

 

Journey of Faith Programme

The Journey of Faith Programme continues on Wednesday at 6.30 pm in the Presbytery.   This will be the last meeting before Christmas since I would like people to go to the Family Night at St Benet Biscop’s on 17th December. This week we will be reflecting on The Resurrection stories. 

 

Christ in the World Group

There will be a meeting of the group on Friday 12th December at 7.00 pm.  We shall reflect on “Signs of Hope in our world”. 

 

Parish Council

There is a meeting of the parish council on Monday 8th December at 7.00 pm.  Please let m, or any members of the parish council, of any issues you may wish to raise.

Refugee/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.

 

Northern Catholic Calendar

The annual Northern Catholic Calendar is on sale this weekend at £2.50 in the Narthex.

 

Christmas Events for St Bede’s School

This Tuesday in the church at 6.30 pm some of the children will be leading a Christmas liturgy.  All are welcome to attend. 

 

On Friday 19th December at 10.00 am the whole school will be coming to the parish Mass for their Christmas celebration.

 

Day of Reflection for Forward Together in Hope

I went to the evening of reflection and prayer at the Cathedral on Tuesday evening led by Bishop Seamus. The reason for the gathering was the ‘Forward Together in Hope’ development plan. In his presentation Bishop Seamus said very little concerning the development plan. Instead, he talked a about the importance of the Eucharist and how that should be central to our lives. If people have to travel a few more miles to Mass they should not see this as a burden but as sacrifice we should be willing to give to receive the  great gift of the Eucharist. He also stressed the importance of contemplative prayer so that  we can give the opportunity for God to gaze on us.

Prayer cards have been made for all to use in the diocese . Please take on in the narthex and if you are take communion or visit the sick and housebound please ensure they have a prayer card as well.

 

 

Concert for Iraq Christians

I have been asked to publicise a concert of piano and organ music in aid of Iraqi Christians in need.  This will be on Saturday 27th December at 12.45 pm at St Andrew’s Church, Worswick Street, Newcastle.