Bulletin - 17th September 2017

Post date: Sep 16, 2017 10:37:43 AM

Please Note: This Bulletin covers 17^th & 24^th September and 1^st October – Sorry for any inconvenience caused

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

24^th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR “A”

17^th SEPTEMBER 2017

CONFESSIONS

By appointment. Please speak to Fr. Harriott

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 - £558.69 This figure does not include Direct Debit payments

A retiring collection will be taken next Sunday 24^th September for Home Missions

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

Teas - Youth Council

24^th Sept. 2017 Readers – G. Killen & B. Simpson Ems – B. Wareing, A. Hall & a.n. other

Teas - Monica and Tommy

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Avie Elizabeth Darragh who will be baptised on Sunday 17^th Sept. 2017 and Nyla Leigh Irene Sixsmith and Jack Devlin who will be baptised on Saturday 23^rd September 2017

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.

MCMILLAN NURSES – A coffee morning in aid of McMillan Nurses will be held in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Friday 29^th September 2017 at 10.30am

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 12^th Oct. 2017 and Thurs. 9^th Nov. 2017 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

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

Sunday 17^th Sept - StJohns YPC Cake Sale - After Mass on 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 …... best cakes in the county J

Sunday 24^th Sept - StJohns YPC Meeting - After Mass on 24^th September, we will have a Youth Council Meeting. All children aged 6-16 years are most welcome to attend. Simply turn up and feel free to add YOUR voice. See Sharon & Kathryn for more details.

Wednesday 11^th Oct - A Partnership Youth Meeting for 12+ years

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 11th October 2017 6pm @ St Pauls. Any young people wishing to participate please see Kathryn Maggs.

Sunday 8^th October – Diocesan YMT – Youth Sunday Preparation Meeting

On Sunday 8th October (3-5;15pm), a meeting will take place at St. Joseph’s School to help parishes to prepare for Youth Sunday. This year’s Youth Sunday is on 26th November, the Feast of Christ the King. The theme is ‘YES’ and invites us to reflect on Mary’s ‘Yes’ to what God was calling her to do. In his 2017 World Youth Day message, Pope Francis challenges young people to follow in the footsteps of Mary who, as a young person, had the faith and courage to say ‘Yes’ knowing that she could be confident in trusting God with her life whatever the obstacles. More details from Kathryn Maggs

Partnership Events – Your Seaton Delaval Partnership

Friday 22^nd Sept - 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. Please note: Because of our partnership Mass, there will be NO EVENING MASS at St. John’s on Friday 22^nd

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 …

… So if you can help provide some soup – Please see Kathryn or Jerry

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.

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.

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

Rehearsals take place on a Tuesday evening starting at 7.00pm in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall – The performance is usually in late January/February.

Please see Kathryn or Jerry for more details

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.