Fourth Sunday of Easter
21st April 2013
Parish Mass Book 268
Mass Times and Intentions
6.30 pm Vigil Kathleen & Jim Crilley
Sunday 21 April 10.00 am People of Parish
Monday 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 10.00 am Margaret Faulder
Wednesday 10.00 am John Brown
Thursday 10.00 am Jim Craik
Friday 10.00 am Eunice & Lawrence Attard
6.30 pm Vigil Joan Keddy
Sunday 28 April 10.00 am People of the 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,
· all who have died recently,
· all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Baptism
Today we welcome Frankie George Johnston and Finn Ratsey and Freya Ratsey into God’s family. We are asked to pray for Frankie, Finn, and Freya, their families, and all preparing for baptism.
CAFOD Syrian Refugees Appeal
CAFOD have opened an emergency appeal for the situation in Syria which is getting worse by the day. The number of refugees who are escaping the country and in need of help are increasing. There will be a retiring collection that will be left open for the next two weeks.
Restructuring of Deanery Date for your diary
It would be important to have an open meeting of the parish to explore what the restructuring of the deanery will mean for St Bede’s. This will take place on Sunday 9th June after 10.00 am Mass. I would also like to discuss how lay people will need to be more involved when there is not a full time priest in the parish
The collection for Sick & Retired Priests remains open until next weekend.
Confirmations
We have eleven candidates for Confirmation on Friday 3rd May at 7.00pm. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for this sacrament. We are going on a day of recollection at Jarrow Hall and St Paul’s Jarrow on 20th April . I hope as many of you of as possible will be able to be present for the Confirmation Mass. Bishop Seamus will be present. The candidates have been excellent during the preparations and have contributed a lot to the parish in the process. I hope parishioners give as much support and encouragement as possible, please keep all the candidates in your prayer
Matthew Project
Now that many of the government reforms to welfare have come into operation it is predicted that the demands on food banks such as the Matthew Project will be even greater. Therefore any contributions of basic food stuffs would be most appreciated. Thanks to all those who contribute and help the Matthew Project
Parish Life and Activities
You will see on the notice board in the back of church and in the narthex a poster display which shows the full extent and diversity of the range of ministries that takes place within the parish. When you have time I would like you to have a look at the display so that you can appreciate what is taking part in the parish and see if there is anything you also could contribute. In the light of the parish not having a full time priest it is important that the whole parish are aware of the extent of what goes on and how we can all contribute to the parish. My thanks to Alison Johnston on her work on this.
There will be a meeting of the Carmelites today, all are welcome.
Devotions in Honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the ruins of St Mary’s Chapel, Jesmond (off Reid Park Road), Sunday 5th May at 3.00 pm. A Procession from Holy Name Church to the Chapel starts at 2.30 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and evening Prayer in Holy Name at about 4.00 pm. Refreshments afterwards.
CREDO …. Approaches to the Creed for RCIA Catechists, Saturday 1st June, St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Gateshead, 10.30 am to 3.3.0 pm. Please bring packed lunch.
Procession in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament at Ushaw College on Sunday 2nd June, led by Bishop Seamus Cunningham. Exposition in St Cuthbert’s Chapel, 2.00 to 2.30 pm,; Procession 3.00 pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation during Exposition. Please bring a packed tea.
Mass of Welcome for new Catholics Thursday 6th June, 7.00 pm, St Mary’s Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Seamus.
Diocesan Festival 2013 ‘Opening the Doors of Faith’ An opportunity for adults and young people to explore and celebrate our Year of Faith. Keynote speakers: John Battle, David Wells, Kathryn Turner. Come along, get involved in … talks, discussions, social activities, ceilidh. For young people … music workshops with ‘More than Dance’, social activities. Youth Village, Consett, 29th and 30th June. £10 per person (includes both days) under 18’s free.
Further details of all these events on posters in Narthex.
