Bulletin - 11th June 2017

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

Lay Training - £127.16

A retiring collection will be taken next Sunday for Human life. An appeal to remember the SVP box.

11^th June 2017 Readers – M. Cowan & C. Gibbs Ems – M. Mills, S. Harnwell & J. Coulson

Teas – Heather & Peter Farrier

18^th June 2017 Readers – J. Craigie & C. Dobson Ems - S. Muir, T. Robson & J. Kingston

Teas – Jim & Elizabeth Robinson

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be Thurs. 14^th July and Thursday 10^th August at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

SAFEGUARDING REVIEW – The parish is currently carrying out a review of all the Safeguarding documentation to comply with the Diocese requirements.

GARDEN PARTY – An appeal for items for the Tombola Stall. There will be a box in the porch for your items.

Cake & Home Cooking items will be requested nearer the Garden Party date.

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2017 - 28^th July-4^th August. Please see noticeboard for additional information.

Appeal for Nurses to help with Sick Pilgrims – Please contact Fr. Peter Stott tel. 01670 513410 or by email - lourdes@rcdhn.org.uk

CAR PARKING – Can we request that cars are parked within the lines of the external car park. Additional spaces and the footpath are being blocked by not parking correctly. Thank you for your co-operation.

A VOICE OF PEACE - A Voice of Peace - “Can I give him my eyes?"

These are the words Richard Moore's father spoke when he realised that the rubber bullet fired by a British soldier had blinded his 10 year old son on his way home from school. Richard's own journey began that day and has led to an incredible story of forgiveness, reconciliation with the soldier and to working around the world to protect children in areas of conflict.

Come and hear Richard tomorrow Monday 12^th June at 6pm at St. Cuthbert's Primary School, Lovaine Place, North Shields NE29 0BU (short walk from the Metro, also buses from Newcastle City Centre). See poster in the porch.

SURVEY ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR LIVES – In October 2018, the Synod of Bishops will gather in Rome to consider the issue of "Young People, Fath and Vocational Discernment.

The Bishops of England and Wales would like to hear from young people and those in regular contact with them.

Survey of young people aged 13-29 https://www.survymonkey.co.uk/r/parish-youth-poll

Survey of those with regular contact with young people https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cymfed-yourview

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

Know of any community focused event/activity, then please let us know and we will try our best to publicise.

Bus to depart St. Johns at 11:15am Picnic/BBQ on Beach from 12.30pm Please bring with you your BBQ or picnic to share. CAFOD pilgrimage across the causeway will begin at 1.00pm So, you will arrive in plenty of time for those who want to walk the causeway. A liturgy at St. Aidan's RC Church at 1.30pm Family Fun and Games 1.45pm – 2.45pm Relax and Socialise 3pm CAFOD Mass of Thanksgiving will be at 4.00pm in the Priory Church of St Mary and will be celebrated by Fr Chris Hughes Confirmation candidates will take part in the Mass Return to coach 5:30pm And on to … Fish & Chips at Seahouses on the way home J Yum

A coach has been booked and will depart from St John’s @ 11.15.

If you would like to travel with us by coach please put your name on the list at the back of church

Thank you!

ll are welcome and we will be inviting all in our partnership

Corpus Christi Procession Sunday 18^th June - 11.40am St Paul’s Church Cramington followed by shared table/picnic @ St Peters School. It would be lovely to see you there! Your support it very much appreiated.

Diocesan Festival – 24^th & 25^th June

This year’s festival takes place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June at the Emmaus Youth Village. Come and experience this event which offers an inspiring programme for adults, young people and children.

As we move into new partnerships in our Diocese and face the joys and challenges of being a disciple of Jesus in a changing world, the festival offers us a chance to reflect and to be inspired. This year’s theme is ‘Changing Hearts: The Challenge of Discipleship’. Clare Dixon will speak about the life of Oscar Romero, whose centenary we celebrate this year. RISE Theatre will present a drama about this martyr of our own times. There will be talks from David Wells and Sr Judith Russi. The programme also includes prayer, liturgy, discussion, music and time to relax. It’s a great way to see first-hand how our Youth celebrate their faith

For further information please see Kathryn Maggs (Booking Form: http://www.ymt.org/diocesan-festival-2017.html)