Notices
Please see the Church Bulletin and Porch notice boards for
further notices of events and dedications in our parish.
ST ELIZABETH’S CONVENT: the appeal last week raised £413.25. Thank
you for your generosity.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) is available after Mass
on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at other times by appointment.
EXPOSITION & ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: from Friday,
11th October will be between the end of morning Mass and 1.00pm in the meeting
room of the Parish Centre.
Please add your name to the list in the porch confirming the period you
plan to attend.
SCRIPTURE CLASS: will recommence in the Parish Centre each Wednesday
at 7.00pm. All are welcome.
OCTOBER ROSARY: On 21st October the government in Northern Ireland
will propose a law for unregulated abortion. This will allow abortion for
any reason, leaving the unborn child without any protection, up to birth.
Many politicians and celebrities support this proposal—where do we stand
as Christians on this issue and what can we do? Would we be prepared to
oppose this law? Mothers have the opportunity to seek the help they need,
but the unborn child has not voice. Will mothers, already facing a difficult
and emotional decision, feel under increased pressure if this proposal becomes
law? At St Michael’s we pray the Rosary after weekday Masses during October
giving us a meaningful way to pray for mothers contemplating abortion. Will
you join us? Other intentions are; the priesthood and personal intentions.
Rosary beads and leaflets are available for your use.
MINISTRIES: at Mass on Sunday, 20th October 2019 will be led by
the children.
DOWRY TOUR: the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham arrives at St.
Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle for a 3 day triduum of prayer 24th—26th October
2019.
St Michael’s Cleaning - Group 5 T Smith, J Greenwood,
A Wilson & D Smith
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING: raised the fantastic sum of £325.15.
Many thanks to all who contributed in any way to the coffee morning.
PIE & PEA SUPPER: in the Parish Centre on Saturday,
12th October 2019 (7:30pm - 10:30pm). Entertainment provided by singer,
Jim Starks. Bring your own drinks, food served at 7:30pm. Tickets costing
£6 available after Masses this weekend 5th/6th October or by contacting
contact Anne Wilson (5842042) or Susan Wills (3852639). Any raffle prizes
will be greatly appreciated.
ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL – Tea, Cakes & Bingo: join us in
the Parish Centre every Friday afternoon at 2.00pm in the Parish Centre
until further notice. We look forward to seeing you there!
200 CLUB: September winners - 1st 138 (A Wilson) 2nd 50
(B Common) 3rd 101 (Fr Bill)
VACANCY: at St Michael’s Catholic School for an out of
hours supervisor. Please contact school for more information on 0191 5840542.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 11th October 2019.
LOURDES 2020: A group of our parishioners are planning
to go Lourdes with the Diocesan Pilgrimage next year from Friday 31st July
2020 until Friday 7th August 2020, flying direct from Newcastle. If you
are interested in joining them, and would like more information, please
get in touch with Iain and Marie Bowater on 07971 321237, or Kathryn Jones
on 07731 815352. It is hoped to provide the option for a regular savings
facility for anyone who might be interested.
ETHICAL FINANCE - NE FIRST: Credit Unions provide facilities
for people to save or to borrow money in a convenient and ethical way. Whether
saving for school uniform, trips, Christmas or holidays or borrowing for
car repairs, a new boiler or new furniture, the NE First Credit Union should
be able to help. Lending is responsible and at a fair rate of interest.
We hope to set up Service Points here which will provide local access to
these facilities.
Typically, each Service Point will be open for an hour or two each week
at the same time and place. These are staffed by volunteers who are overseen
by fulltime professional employees. If you might be interested in becoming
a volunteer or would like to know more about savings or loans, we are having
a meeting on Wednesday, 9th October at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
Experienced employees and representatives of NE First will provide information
and will answer any questions. If you have any questions in the meantime
please contact Richard McLaughlin (07977 179106).
YOUTH MINISTRY MODULE: All who work with young people or have an
interest in youth ministry are invited to take the CCRS module in youth
ministry as a stand-alone module. The course covers the theology and principles
of youth ministry, an understanding of faith development, a variety of approaches
to working with young people and an opportunity to share ideas and good
practice in parishes and partnerships. It takes place over two Saturdays
12th October and 23rd November at the Emmaus Village. Further information
or to book a place, email education@diocesehn.org.uk
ALDI SCHOOL PROMOTION: Thanks for the stickers—keep them
coming!
