Bulletin - 10th September 2017

Post date: Sep 08, 2017 7:19:26 PM

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

10^th Sept. 2017 - Readers – J. Kingston & R. S-Dickerson Ems – M. Mills, S. Harnwell & J. Coulson

Teas - Jim & Elizabeth Robinson

17^th Sept. 2017 - Readers – J. Coulson & a.n. other Ems – S. Muir, T. Robson & J. Kingston

Teas - Youth Council

BOOKS – We have been given a collection of books. They are in the Confederation Room. Please take them and if possible, leave a donation towards the Youth's CAFOD Project.

GARDENERS – An Urgent appeal for anyone who can spare some time to maintain the gardens in their excellent condition. We are EXTREMELY short of helpers, this is putting a strain on the few that we have.

It does not have to be every week if you can't manage that. Please give your name to Frank Swindle 07779 425610 or Jimmy MacFarlane 01670 714792

We are pleased to report that one lady has volunteered.

It's a great way to keep fit and loose weight, ask Jerry Laidler.

PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION – Bulletins/Newsletters/Information can now be obtained electronically.

To sign up to the partnership mailing list, please follow the link http://eepurl.com/cUym2D

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be this Thurs. 14^th Sept 2017 and Thurs. 12^th Oct. 2017 at 1.30pm.

These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Grace Rose O'Brien who will be baptised on Saturday 16^th Sept. 2017

MISSION BOXES – If you brought your box to church last week, please remember to pick it up this week.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. Anyone experiencing problems accessing the site, please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801 452372

StJohns YPC Cake Sale - After next Sunday Mass, 17^th September the Youth Council will be selling cakes to raise money for their funds to support future family focus activities. As always, many thanks for your support.

A Partnership Youth Update

It has been agreed by the partnership spirituality team that our young people should be given a voice within the partnership. A structure will be set up to enable the development and implementation of a partnership vision for youth ministry. This will address the needs of young people and how we as a partnership can respond and allow them to share their unique gifts with us. Fr Lee will facilitate a meeting consisting of both Youth Co-workers and Young people school year 7 and above (12+ years) from across the partnership on Wednesday 27 September 2017 6pm @ St Pauls. Any young people wishing to participate please see Kathryn Maggs.

Partnership Events – Your Seaton Delaval Partnership

A Partnership Mass is to be held at Our Lady and St. Joseph, New Hartley at 7pm on Friday 22^nd September with the theme of ‘Our Sacred Journey’ followed by wine and cheese in the memorial hall across the road.

A Partnership Harvest Festival Saturday 7th October 2017 11am - Sacred Heart

The 3 Partnership Primary Schools will be asked to make an A2 Portrait Banner representing the 3 stages of Harvest.

• St Wilfred’s -Sower

• St Peter & Paul’s - Growth

• St Oswald’ s - Harvest

Soup & Rolls will be served in church hall after Mass and each parish has been asked to provide some soup

POSH (Parish of the Sacred Heart) Players - Pantomime – Let’s Get Involved

POSH would like to give everyone in our partnership the opportunity to join with Sacred Heart Parish in producing their annual pantomime.

As you may or may not know, POSH (Parish of the Sacred Heart) Players has produced an annual pantomime for over 20 years. It's a very inclusive event which allows people of all ages and abilities to join in.

Age and physical capabilities are no bar - everyone can be included.

The first meeting for this year will NOW be on Tuesday 12^th September at 7.00pm in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

It is an introductory meeting and is a chance for people to get to know each other.

Whether people want to act or help behind the scenes (costumes, make-up, staging, lighting, making the tea, front of house ...), YOU would be very welcome.

Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings. The performance is usually in late January/February.

Catechists Course – An 18 week course for Catechists or those thinking of becoming a Catechists, spread over three terms is to be held at St Aloysius Hebburn beginning at 6pm on Tuesday 26 September 2017. Further details from Rob Wareing or adult.formation@diocesehnorg.uk Thank you.

Know of any community or partnership focused event/activity,

then please let us know and we will try our best to publicise.