Bulletin - 25th February 2018

Post date: Feb 23, 2018 2:41:18 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

A retiring collection will be taken today to receive your Family Fast Day Donations.

25^th Feb. 2018 Readers – C. Dobson & J. Coulson Ems – A. Hall, K. Dawson & B. Wareing

Teas - Monica & Tommy

4^th Mar. 2018 Readers – D. Burness & J. Kingston Ems – S. Hall, J. Craigie & Z. G-Johnson

Teas - Rob & Barbara

GRAVEYARD – Tree felling and trimming will be taking place this weekend in the South East section of the old graveyard. We will also be carrying out ground levelling in this section immediately after Easter. This work is necessary for the Health and Safety of our VOULUNTEER 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

FAMILY FUN DAY – The next planning meeting will be held in the hall after Mass today Sunday 25^th Feb. 2018 to arrange the Family Fun Day planned for the 8^th July 2018. Will all volunteers please attend this meeting and put forward your suggestions and ideas.

2018 NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE AND CONGRESS – 7-9^th September 2018 in Liverpool.

We hope to send 17 delegates from our partnership of 5 parishes.

MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS – Weekday's are not too far in advance, Sundays are a little further ahead.

Please use the envelopes at the back of church. Someone left a Mass offering on Sunday 11^th February – no name and no details. If you think it was you, please speak to Gerry Killen.

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 Thurs. 8^th March & Thurs. 12^th Apr. 2018 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

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

A large box is in the porch for your items

UPDATE:

John Dowling has again expressed J&P gratefulness for all your efforts, and asks to keep bringing shoes – particularly for men. 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 Holiday/Pilgrimage Gozo, First Week in September 2018:

Names are being finalised in order to book flights and accommodation in the Jesuit Retreat Centre in Gozo. Could those who have shown interest please confirm to Graham Wilkins (07929115712 ) or Deacon Rob Wareing (07841530991). Rob & Graham will soon be arranging a meeting for all concerned.

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.

Purple Ribbon – We will again be promoting the Purple Ribbon as an outward sign of our faith during Lent.

Please use your lapel cross pins and attach a purple ribbon. There are strips of ribbon at the back of church.

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW PARTNERSHIPS: God of all Creation, you have constantly poured out your Spirit upon our diocese, and kindled here a light, which has spread throughout the world. Lord Jesus, you gathered disciples to yourself, to learn from you and to model their lives on you. Your Holy Spirit empowered them to continue your work in the world. Come upon us, Holy Spirit, deepen the faith you invite us to share, and inspire us to become faithful witnesses. As we begin to develop our partnerships, help each one of us ... to use the gifts you give us; to nurture one another; to serve the world; and to live in harmony with the whole of Creation.

All of this we ask, in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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.