Bulletin - 11 December 2016

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.

Sunday 11^th Dec. - Readers – C. Dobson & J. Craigie EM's – S. Muir, T. Robson & A. Hall

Hall Teas – Susan & Sian

Sunday 18^th Dec. - Readers – R.S-Dickerson & J. Coulson EM's – M. Cowan, B. Wareing & S. Hall

Hall Teas – Rob & Barbara Wareing

PARTNERSHIP WORKSHOP “MAKING OF BELLS” - The making of bells for distribution at Christmas Masses will take place Saturday 17^th Dec. 10am at New Hartley. Shared table refreshments, feel free to bring something small.

Contact Jerry Laidler 07801 452372 or Kathryn Maggs 07540 065414. These are in addition to the fridge magnets already produced.

PARISH COUNCIL – Thanks to all who attended this meeting. The minutes when finalised, will be sent to all who responded with “Opt In” to the parish email. Otherwise they will be displayed later on the notice board in the porch.

ADVENT WALK WITH ME BOOKLETS – There are a limited number of these booklets on sale at the back of church, Limited quantity, price £1, first come, first served.

REFUGEES IN CRAMLINGTON – Can you help with baby clothes, toys etc. Also, are you available to befriend and support them. Please contact Fr. Barrett or Terry Robson 07837 455327 for more information.

YEAR OF MERCY – HELPING PRISONERS – St. Paul's have a small group providing toiletries for Christmas. Can you help NO AEROSOLS. Please contact Fr. Barrett or Terry Robson 07837 455327 for more information.

ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL CLOSURE – Final Day Mass 16^th December 2016 at 3pm before the keys are handed over. All ex staff, pupils and parents are invited to attend, please contact Tony Turner t.turner1070@gmail.com or 07944 415531

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY – Sunday 18^th December 2016 at Seghill Comrades Club. Adult ticket £3, Children ticket £1. Total number restricted to 100. Tickets from Jerry Laidler or Kathryn Maggs.

EVENING CHRONICLE “WISH TOKENS FOR CHARITY” - Janet Memola will be collecting these over the next few months for the Air Ambulance.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be this Thursday 12^th January and 9^th February 2017at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite your neighbour.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES – Please see the back of this Newsletter. also the Notice Board for “Diocesan E-Newsletter and “The Weavings”, both are available electronically via the Parish or Diocese Website.

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

FTiH – Partnership Proposal Summary …

The proposal is on display at the back of church in the FTiH book and it has also been emailed to those on the distribution list as well as being available on St. John’s website & social media.

The main points are below but please refer to the original text of the proposal for full details.

• 1. It is based on the parishioner’s acceptance of the Northumberland deanery clergy option of a ‘hub system’

  2. It is a blueprint for the partnership that allows for growth, development and discussion across the partnership

  3. Reflects parishioners input from across the parishes of the partnership

  4. Provides a foundation of equality, inclusion and outreach between the parishes of the partnership with no ‘poor relations’ or ‘dominate parties’

  5. Identifies areas of commonality and joint working together for short, medium & long term

  6. Allows exploration of what each parish needs/wants from the Partnership and what each parish can contribute.

  7. Provides setting up a partnership council by holding elections as soon as possible

     1. To be made up of priests, deacons and 2 elected representatives from each parish

     2. Perform Open Partnership Meetings

  8. If deemed necessary by the partnership, employ a Partnership Administrator

  9. Set up a Partnership Office for (the administrator supplemented by) volunteers with designated phone line and web site (If deemed necessary by the partnership a Paid Administrator will be employed with guidance from the diocese)

  10. The creation of a monthly printed Newsletter and the exploitation of IT services (website/social media etc)

  11. Identify and share and promote best practices within parishes

  12. Agree a yearly planner and promote so as not to duplicate what we do

  13. Rotate Sunday Mass, Eucharistic Services in churches when there is no Sunday Mass and celebrate Mass in those churches during the week.

  14. Proposes in the medium term, to bring together closer links by merging of more local, neighbouring parishes, namely:

• • 1. St. John’s & St. Paul’s

    2. New Hartley, Blyth & Cowpen

In the long term the establishment of a single parish with a single Parish Pastoral Council; one Finance Committee; one bank account.

The Nativity Story … A Video Created by StJohn’s YPC …

Inspired by the story of the Nativity of Our Lord, some of StJohns YPC along with Fr. Harriott have created a short 10 minute video for us all that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

Its first showing will be ‘screened’ at the end of today’s Mass

The video will also be published on our website/social media

Events for You … Please get involved if you have time

Sunday 18th December - St. John’s Family Christmas Party 7.30pm - 11pm - Seghill Club – All Welcome

Shared Table (so bring something small) + Disco + karaoke + Raffle + and lots of fun

Santa and his elves will also be there– miss it, miss out J

Adult ticket £3, Children ticket £1. Total number restricted to 100

This is a StJohn YPC initiative so your support would be greatly appreciated

If you have or know of an event/activity, please let us know so we can publicise.

StJohns YPC Supports CAFOD – Christmas Catalogue

… Please take one away with you …

If you’re looking for ideas for some last minute Christmas gifts, then look no further than CAFOD’s Christmas Catalogue – some great ideas to help those who will have very little this Christmas time. #GodBless+