Bulletin - 1st March 2020

Post date: Feb 27, 2020 9:39:9 PM

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

1st SUNDAY OF LENT – YEAR “A”

1st MARCH 2020

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 – £

A retiring collection will be taken next Sunday for CAFOD (Family Fast). Envelopes are at the back of church to receive your donations. Would all tax payers please complete the Gift Aid Declaration.

1st Mar. 2020Readers – K. Dawson & B. SimpsonEms – Z. G-Johnson, S. Harnwell & M. Cowan

Teas - Karen & Nelda

8th Mar. 2020Readers – G. Killen & J. CraigieEms – M. Mills, T. Robson & J. Kingston

Teas - YPC

HALL KEYS – The lock on the Hall door has been replaced, new keys are required. Can all key holders return their old key in an envelope with their name. New keys can then be issued to comply with Diocesan requirements. Until new keys are issued, please use the key from the presbytery returning it IMMEDIATELY after use.

BISHOP DUNNE MEMORIAL LECTURE- Pride & Providence given by Sr. Margaret Atkins OSA; Venue – Ushaw College: Tuesday 10th March 2020: Drinks Reception 5.30, Lecture 6-7.15pm. Registration is essential – see notice board for details.

YEAR OF THE WORD EVENTS – Please see the back page of this week’s Newsletter and retain. A copy will be displayed on the notice board

CARDS – There are some lovely greetings cards made by a parishioner for sale in the hall.

PARISH WEBMASTER – Jerry Laidler who is our current Webmaster is looking to hand over his position to a competent person. Anyone who is willing to take over this position (weekly input required), please speak to Fr. Harriott or G. Killen.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 12th Mar. & 9th Apr. 2020 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers, Ade Omorokunwa who will be baptised on Saturday 7th March 2020.

PARKING – Parking at St. John's is at a premium. Will eveyone please give consideration to others and park with care.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford or Diocesan website www.rcdhn.org.uk