Bulletin - 1st April 2018

Post date: Mar 29, 2018 11:41:6 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

There will be a retiring collection next Sunday for the NBF (Sick and Retired Priests)

1^st Apr. 2018 Readers – J. Coulson & D. Burness Ems – Z. G-Johnson, S. Hall & J. Craigie

Teas - Monica & Tommy

8^th Apr. 2018 Readers – B. Simpson & K. Dawson Ems – M. Mills, S. Harnwell & M. Cowan

Teas - Kathleen & Kevin

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES – Your next financial year's envelopes (commencing today Sunday

1^st April 2018) are available at the back of church, please collect them as soon as possible. For those who pay by Direct Debit, a box of envelopes is available for your Special Collections.

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayer, Sophie Joan Lee who will be baptised today 1st April 2018.

YOUTH AND THE LITTLE SISTERS – Please see additional information on the back of the Newsletter.

FAMILY FUN DAY - A collection box is in the porch to receive donations for the Tombola Stall. Please DO NOT confuse this box with the Refugee box.

GRAVEYARD – We will be carrying out ground levelling in South section of the East Graveyard immediately after Easter. This work is necessary for the Health and Safety of our VOLUNTEER Gardeners and to reduce the wear of our grass cutting equipment. Please DO NOT go into the graveyard when this work is being carried out. Thank You

USED STAMPS – Please save all the stamps from your Cards and letters for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please place them in the box at the back of church.

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – We still require additional volunteers before this project can get off the ground, please add your name to the list at the back of church.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 12^th Apr. 2018 and Thurs 10^th May 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 https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. Anyone experiencing problems accessing the site, please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801 452372

StJohns Youth Council Wishes All A Happy Easter

Many thanks for your continuing support as without you we can’t do anything - Sharon, Kim, Michelle & Kathryn

YPC and the Little Sisters of the Poor - On Thursday 5th April, StJohns YPC have been invited to attend mass and meet some of the residents of St Joseph's Home. The children will present the Little Sisters of the Poor with their cheque of £505 that they have all worked very hard to raise. Afterwards we will be going to the Great North Museum and to McDonald's for lunch. We will be meeting at St John's at 8.30am and plan to be back by 3pm. Please let Sharon Hedley (07904958570) know if your children would like to come along so we can finalise transport. Thank you.

YPC Cake Sale Sunday 22nd April – StJohns YPC will be hosting a cake sale on Sunday 22nd April after mass, outside of church. Any donations of cakes would be greatly appreciated.

Immortal Diamond - An opportunity to take part in a programme of group exploration, reflection and sharing based on the exciting themes of Richard Rohr’s book Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self (required reading). The group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 1.30 to 3.30 beginning on 25 April at Our Lady and St Joseph's Parish House, New Hartley. If you are interested please contact either Maureen McGrath on 01670714101 or Stephanie Hartas on 01670352398

Justice & Peace Refugee Project – Please keep bringing in your items – Many thanks.

A large box is in the porch for your items

PLEASE NOTE – Clothes or bedding are NOT required as it is difficult to store such items at the J&P centre

We endeavour to empty the box on a regular basis – usually weekly or every two weeks on behalf of StJohns YPC. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801452372 #GodBless+

Partnership Newsletter - is at the back of church – PLEASE take one home with you

Partnership Holiday/Pilgrimage Gozo, First Week in September 2018:

Twenty-two people are booked on our Partnership pilgrimage/holiday to Gozo in September. Can we thank all who have shown interest from within the partnership? We will come together for a social evening in April to meet one another and share details of the trip. If anyone has any initial, questions please do not hesitate to contact Deacon Rob (7841530991) or Graham Wilkins (07929115712) Thank you.

Partnership Mass & Get Together - Friday 20^th April 2018 @7pm:

A snippet from St. Pauls Bulletin “… It is our [StPauls] turn to hold the Partnership Mass and get together. Mass is at 7pm and get together afterwards at the Benedictine. We would like to do a shared table so if anyone can help co-ordinate this then please contact Fr. Lee …” As more details emerge we will let you know. Please try to support all partnership events as we move ever closer to becoming a united family in the Risen Christ.

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage – 2018 - The annual Hexham & Newcastle pilgrimage runs from Friday July 27th to Friday, August 3rd. It is by air from Newcastle. The pilgrimage contact is Fr. Peter Stott at: St. Robert of Newminster Presbytery, Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE61 1QF Tel: 01670 513410 or Email: lourdes@rcdhn.org.uk

Adult Helpers required: The Lourdes pilgrimage could not take place without the invaluable support given by our many adult helpers. If you would like to volunteer for this year's pilgrimage, the Adult Helpers Registration Form is available from Fr. Stott.

Benedictine Weekend Entertainment – Every Saturday night from 6:30pm until late the Benedictine social club has live music entertainment along with bingo - £3 cover charge.

Every Sunday night from 7:30pm Bingo And 50/50 Dancing – come and do the Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba £1 cover charge.

You are more than welcome to attend – we hope to see you there.