The Baptism of the Lord
13th January 2013
Parish Mass Book page 118
Mass Times and Intentions
6.30 pm Vigil People of Parish
SUNDAY 13th 10.00 am Mary, & George Quskley/
Marion Colonna
Monday 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 10.00 am Mary & Robert Keddy
1.45 pm Funeral Liturgy - James Burke
Wednesday 10.00 am Requiem - Dorothy Blackett
Thursday 10.00 am Monica & Mary O’Callaghan
Friday 10.00 am NBF
6.30 pm Vigil NBF
SUNDAY 20th 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
· Kelvin Keddy, Alice France, and all who are sick,
· Dorothy Blackett, James Burke, Ellen Perkins and all who have died recently
· Gladys and Michael Mills, and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
From Thursday 17th January to the following Thursday 25th January we have in the UK the Week of Prayer of Christian Unity. Please keep this in your prayers. There will be a pulpit swap taking place in all the Churches in the area. At the vigil Mass next Saturday we will welcome the Rev Heegon Moon and his wife Deborah and family. Heegon and his family come from South Korea. He is a Methodist Minister for Trinity Church in Bedlington, the Colliery Church in Bedlington Station and Stakeford Methodist Church. Heegon will deliver the sermon. I will preaching at the Wesleyan Reformed Church in Guide Post on 27th January at their 5.30 pm service.
Teas/coffees after Sunday Mass will be served in the church hall. Volunteers are needed to serve teas and coffees. The hope is we will be able to have a rota for this. All welcome. If you have recently started coming to St Bede’s you are especially welcome, please introduce yourself to me .
Journey in Faith continues on Thursday at 6.00 pm. John will be looking at the Sacraments. He will be exploring the Sacrament Initiation Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion
Needing a hospital chaplain to make a visit?
The chaplains in hospitals can only visit a patient if it is brought to their attention. They cannot look at patient’s records to discover if you are a Catholic. If you have a relative or friend in Wansbeck Hospital please contact the Catholic chaplain, Irene Harwood, at the hospital on 01670 521212 or via Fr Stephen Watson on 01670 812200. If your relative or friend is in another hospital in the region please let me know and I will contact the respective chaplain for you.
Years 1, 2 & 3 of St Bede’s Primary School will be joining us for Mass on Tuesday at 10.00 am.
Children’s Liturgy will re-commence for the new year at this Sunday’s Mass. All children are welcome.
First Holy Communion Liturgy
Next Sunday our first Holy Communion children will have their next liturgy at the 10.00 am Mass. The theme is: Listening to God’s Word.
Poverty Action Sunday 3rd February, 4.00 pm
Each year Church Action on Poverty North East host an event in the region to mark the end of Poverty Action Week which starts on the last Sunday of January which is known as ‘Homeless Sunday’ and finishes on the first Sunday of February which is called ‘Poverty Action Sunday’. The week is an ecumenical event organised by Christian groups who want to raise awareness and positive action concerning homelessness and poverty in UK churches. Church Action on Poverty North East have asked Bedlingtonshire Churches Together to host the event this year and it will take place at St Bede’s on February 3rd. The event will include prayer and reflections from local people, Citizens Advice, the Matthew Project and Ian Lavery MP.
The theme for this year is ‘Who can cast the first stone?’ which seeks to challenge the commonly held notion that people are poor due to their own fault. If you would like to be involved with this event there is a final meeting to plan the event on Wednesday 23rd January here at the presbytery at 7.00pm
5p Bus
I have had an urgent call asking for men’s, women’s and children’ s clothing. Stocks are low. Please bring any clothes to the church and they will be collected by the 5p bus. Thanks to those who have already donated
Catholic Parliamentary and Public Policy Internships
For the last ten years the Catholic Bishops Conference has organised Parliamentary and Public Policy Internships for recently graduated Catholics. This year we are looking to offer at least six internships: Three interns will be placed with Christian MPs at Westminster, two in public policy with CAFOD and one in a media internship in Archbishop’s House, Westminster.
All internships will run from September 2013 to July 2014 and will include accommodation and subsistence allowances. Full details and application form can be found on the website: Https://cbcew.org.uyk/catholic-internships.
North of Tyne Winter Warmth Partnership
This initiative has been set up by Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils to ensure that people are kept warm during the winter. If you have any concerns about keeping warm during the winter especially when it comes to paying increasing fuel bills there is a telephone helpline for assistance and advice: (0191) 643 2807. You can also text for information and support on 80800. Please see poster in the narthex
