Bulletin - 10th February 2019

Post date: Feb 09, 2019 10:56:21 AM

PARISH REGISTER – If you have changed or have a new mobile telephone number or email address please complete a Parish Register Form available at the back of church and hand to Fr. Harriott. Thank You

NEW PARISHIONERS - If you are a new member of the parish, would you please make yourself known to Fr. Harriott or a member of the Parish Council and complete a form available at the back of church.

OFFERTORIES – This figure does not include Direct Debit payments

A retiring collection will be taken next Sunday for The Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

10^th Feb. 2019 Readers – C. Dobson & J. Coulson Ems – T. Robson, J. Kingston & S. Muir

Teas - Karen & Jean

17^th Feb. 2019 Readers – D. Burness & J. Kingston Ems – B. Wareing, A. Hall & K. Dawson

Teas - Youth Council

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers George James McFarlane who will be baptised today Sunday 10^th February 2019

PARTNERSHIP DAY – It is almost two years since our partnership was formed & it is time to look at what we have achieved & what is our vision for the future. How have things gone; what are our disappointments; what could make things better; what hopes have been fulfilled and what do we need to do next?

There is a Partnership Away Day on Sat. 16^th March at St. Bede's Church Hall, Bedlington, meeting at 10.45am to start at 11am and finish by 3pm. It will be a time of discussion and prayer. Fr. Michael Hickey will lead us in a reflection.

This is for everyone in the Partnership, not just those who are on the working groups. Please bring a packed lunch – tea and coffee will be provided. For more info, please contact John Hawthorne 07469 731784

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES – Mass will be celebrated on Monday 11^th February (which is also World Day of the Sick) at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Penshaw at 7pm. Refreshments are available after Mass.

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE – Please see information on the Porch Noticeboard. Also an appeal for nurses to assist on the Pilgrimage. Additional information can be obtained from Kathleen Dawson tel. 077-477-51213

COME TO THE WELL AND DRINK – Exploring and experiencing different ways of contemplative and creative praying – this is a 6 week module to be held in the parish house at Our Lady & St. Joseph's, New Hartley from 7 to 8.30pm on Thursdays during Lent 7th March-11^th April. There are 15 places available, if interested, please give your name to Kathryn Maggs 07540 065414 before 17^th February

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be this Thurs. 14^th Feb. & 14^th Mar. 2019 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY GROUP – Should you wish to volunteer as a Catechist, please speak to Barbara Wareing 07841 412724. Anyone adult attending these sessions MUST be vetted by the Diocese.

ADDITIONAL PARISH, PARTNERSHIP & DIOCESAN INFORMATION - can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. or Diocesan website www.rcdhn.org.uk