Bulletin - 15th Sunday of the Year

Post date: Jul 09, 2015 10:20:23 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.

DEANERY VISITS - Fr. Ian Hoskins (Dean) and Fr. Stephen Watson (Episcopal Vicar) will be visiting the parishes of our deanery and the date for St. John’s visit will be announced in due course. All welcome

SEA SUNDAY - Today is Sea Sunday when we pray for all those who live and work at sea. There will be a retiring collection for the Apostleship of the Sea. (the official maritime welfare agency of the Catholic Church)

FORWARD TOGETHER IN HOPE – The next phase of FTiH “Exploring the Way” is now underway. – Please make every effort to be involved and have YOUR say.

At the back of church is a summary of what this means to our parish during this transition. There are twelve questions requiring input from parishioners, these will be added to the back of the bulletin (two at a time) over the next few weeks. Please can you look at them and provide some feedback, either to Fr. Harriott direct or place in the box at the back of church. These questions are also now on St. John’s website for those who wish to submit electronically.

Next, Sunday 19^th July, after the 10am mass, Jerry Laidler will be available in the Church Hall for an hour to listen to and capture any questions, concerns or ideas that parishioners may have. He will do this on an on-going basis as announced.

Many thanks to all who attended last Sunday’s meeting – Minutes are in the FTiH book at the back of church and on St. Johns website.

BAPTISMS – Please remember in your prayers Scarlett Lori Hall who will be baptised this week.

DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER – The July version of the Diocesan newsletter is at the back of church for your perusal.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – Sunday 6^th Sept 2015 Durham Cathedral – “Living the Joy of the Gospel” A Celebration of our shared commitment to the Gospels. We hope to collaborate with the churches around us including our sister parish of St. Pauls, Cramlington and our ecumenical partners, St. Pauls, Dudley – More information to follow. See Jerry Laidler for details.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – Will be held the second Thursday of every Month i.e. 16^th July 2015 & 13^th August 2015. All welcome.

Because of Holidays July will be changed to 3^rd Thursday 16^th July 2015

MASS TIMES – Please check the Newsletter carefully for possible changes to Mass/Eucharistic celebrations.

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY – Sing with us at Phoenix Theatre, Blyth – See Notice Board

VATICAN II TALKS – Celebrating 50 years – See Notice Board

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION

Can be obtained from the Parish website http://stjohnsannitsford.co.uk

Anyone experiencing problems accessing the site, please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801 452372