Notices
Please see the Church Bulletin and Porch notice boards
for further notices of events and dedications in our parish.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE: is celebrated
today.
A special collection will be taken at all Masses to support the work of
the Catholic Association for Racial
Justice.
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: this
Friday in the meeting room between the end of Mass and 6pm. Please add your
name to the list in the Church porch to ensure there is always someone in
attendance.
SCRIPTURE CLASS: continues on Wednesday evenings, at 7pm
in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.
RETIREMENT MASS: To mark the retirement of Bishop Seamus,
a Mass will be
celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral at 7pm on Friday 22nd February 2019, Feast
of The Chair of St Peter, Apostle. Everybody is welcome to this Mass which
will be
followed by light refreshments in the Cathedral grounds. The Cathedral will
be open to everyone and tickets are NOT required.
MARRIAGE PREPARTION DAY: will be held at St Michael’s on
Saturday,
23rd February (9.30am – 4.30pm) for couples who plan to marry in the coming
year. It is essential that all couples attend this course prior to their
marriage. Those who have not yet spoken to Fr. Bill, but who plan to marry
during 2019 or the early part of 2020, should do so as soon as possible.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: will be celebrated at Houghton Methodist
Church,
Mautland Square, on Friday 1st March at 2pm. Everyone is welcome.
FLAME: the National Catholic Youth Congress, takes place
at Wembley Arena on
2nd March 2019. Booking forms are out this month in partnerships and secondary
schools and it is hoped that coaches will leave from pick-up points in every
area. The cost will be £40 per person which includes coach travel and Wembley
ticket. Further information from YMT on 01207 592244 or admin@ymt.org
FISH & CHIP SUPPER: is arranged for Saturday, 16th
March (7.15pm—10.30pm)in the Parish Centre. Please join us for entertainment
with Jeff Wright (variety show). Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 each
will be on sale after Masses weeks ending 2nd/3rd, 23rd/24th February and
2nd/3rd March or contact Anne Wilson (5842042). For catering purposes all
tickets must be paid for no later than 3rd March. Donations of raffle prizes
will be greatly appreciated.
St. Michael’s Cleaning - Group 3 - D Harrison, P &
B Common
NEW BISHOP OF HEXHAM & NEWCASTLE: The Installation
Mass for Bishop Robert Byrne will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral at
12 noon on Monday 25th March 2019, Feast of the Annunciation. Entry to the
Cathedral for this Mass will be by invitation and ticket only.
AN EVENING OF PRAISE, WORSHIP & ADORATION: led by Eight
time Grammy nominee, Matt Maher will be held on Wednesday, 29th May from
7.00pm - 9.00pm. Matt is an International Christian music artist who has
had success writing and recording songs like ‘Lord I need You ‘, ‘Hold Us
Together’ and ‘Because he Lives’. One of the highlights of his ministry
was leading three million young people in adoration as he knelt on stage
with Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Rio in 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICL5du0GAsU
HEXHAM & NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE: to Lourdes
will take place this year from Friday 26th July – Friday 2nd August. Posters
and leaflets providing further information are available in the church porch.
THIRD WORLD: Monies collected amassed during 2018/19 have
been distributed to the following charities: Mary’s Meals (£400), The People’s
Kitchen (£400), The Passage (£400), The Little Way Association (£400) and
Just Small Change (£400). We also have a standing order in place for an
amount of £100 which is paid to CAFOD each month and have raised in excess
of £5,000 for the numerous special collections held during the course of
the year. Many thanks for your overwhelming generosity in supporting those
who live in poverty and desperate conditions both locally and throughout
the world.
PARISH CENTRE: alterations begin on Monday, 18th March
and consequently the centre will not be available between that date and
Easter. No bookings will be taken for this period and groups that use the
area on a regular basis will need to make alternate arrangements or suspend
their meetings until the work is completed. Group Organisers who store equipment
in any of the cupboards should also take time to empty the cupboards they
use, dispose of surplus or unused items, so that only the essentials need
to be stored until the centre is back in operation.
COFFEE MORNING DONATIONS: the McLean family would like
to thank everyone for the generous donations at their Sunday Coffee mornings.
Over the last 7 years a total of £1350.00 has been handed over to the Fountain
of Hope and Vakighol projects sponsored by St. Michael’s School. In addition,
we have contributed £220.00 to the Hosanna House & Children’s Pilgrimage
Trust (HCPT). Thanks again for your continued support!
Please pray for Bishop Seamus and Bishop Robert as they each prepare for
the next phase of their ministry.
