Fifth Sunday of the Year
10th February 2013
Parish Mass Book page 135
Mass Times and Intentions
6.30 pm Vigil People of Parish
SUNDAY 10th Feb 10.00 am Dorothy Tomlinson
/ Angela Robertson
Monday 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
Tuesday 10.00 am Bridgie & Jim Kiernan
Ash Wednesday 10.00 am People of Parish
7.00 pm Joseph Dowd
Thursday 10.00 am Brenda Howe
Friday 10.00 am Ellen Perkins
6.30 pm Vigil Tom, Elizabeth & John Coates
SUNDAY 17th Feb 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
· all who are sick,
· all who have died recently
· Elizabeth Coates, Monica Ward and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Lent
Lent begins next week on Ash Wednesday. Masses will be 10.00 am and 7.00 pm. The Primary School will be joining us for the 10.00 am Mass.
One way of seeing our spiritual life is to view it as a response to God’s invitation to share in his friendship. Therefore, Lent can be seen as creating the space and opportunity to deepen our friendship with God. In carrying out the traditional Lenten practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving try to regard them within the context of renewing and deepening that friendship with God.
During Lent the following activities will be taking place in the parish:
· Wednesday morning 10.00 am Stations of the Cross
· On Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm there will be Mass. This will be preceded by:
· Exposition and Reconciliation (throughout the deanery) each Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00 pm
· Service of Reconciliation, Sunday 17th March at 4.00 pm
Rite of Election for First Holy Communion candidates will take place today at 10.00 am. Please keep the candidates in your prayers.
Journey in Faith continues on Thursday at 6.00 pm.
Poverty Action Week
My thanks to all who contributed and participated in the Poverty Action event last week. About 60 people were present, many from Bedlingtonshire Churches Together. Our MP said he enjoyed the event and was pleased to have been invited. The event brought home to me that there are people in the area who are struggling in this current time of economic difficulty. As a community we need to be vigilant to the needs of others and respond as best we can.
Federation of governors:
As of 1st February St Bede’s Primary School and St Benet Biscop’s High School became a federation, which means there is one governing body for both schools. Could you please pray for the governors of the new federation as they undertake this important responsibility on behalf of the staff and pupils of these two schools.
Adult Formation in the Diocese
· A lecture on the theology of Blessed John Henry Newman by Professor Lewis Ayers here at St Bede’s, Wednesday 20th February at 7.30 pm.
· Women at the Well: a day reflecting on women’s spirituality Saturday 2nd March at Holy Name Parish Centre, Jesmond, Newcastle 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
· Death and Dying in Catholic perspective: hosted by Centre for Catholic Studies on Saturday 9th March, 9.15 am to 5.15 pm. St Cuthbert’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Old Elvet, Durham. Cost £50
For further details see posters in Narthex.
Churches Together
There will be an afternoon of recollection held at Stakeford Methodist Church on Saturday 16th February. The day will begin at 2.00 pm will a time of quiet reflection ‘Reflecting on the calling of Jesus’.
After a break for a cup of tea at 4.30 pm the Rev Richard Ferguson will recite by memory the whole of St Marks Gospel. I am told it is a very powerful presentation and worth listening to. You are free to come either or both of the quiet reflection time and the presentation of St Mark’s gospel..
Marriage (same sex couples) Bill
The bishop’s conference of England and Wales have provided cards for people to send to their MP to express their concern concerning this piece of legislation. The cards are in the Narthex.
Student Cross Appeal
This will be an appeal with a difference. They do not want your money but they want your legs on the road for Holy Week! Next week we will have at least one member of the Pilgrimage making an appeal Even if you don’t feel called to walk with a big wooden cross during Holy Week it is an opportunity to reflect on what you want from this Lent.
Teas/coffees after Sunday Mass
We need volunteers who are willing to be on a rota to serve tea and coffee after the Sunday morning Mass. If you would like to help please sign the list in the Narthex with your name and contact number
CAFOD Family Fast Day envelopes are available in the Narthex for the collection on 22nd February.
