Bulletin - 25th June 2017

Post date: Jun 23, 2017 10:11:8 AM

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

12^th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

25^th JUNE 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 - This figure does not include Direct Debit payments

DAY FOR LIFE - £142.02

A retiring collection will be taken after Thursday's Mass for Peter's Pence

25^th June 2017 Readers – J. Coulson & R. S-Dickerson Ems - a n other, B. Wareing & A. Hall

Teas – Kathleen & Kevin Dawson

2^nd July 2017 Readers – J. Kingston & a n other Ems – J. Craigie, Z. G-Johnson & S. Hall

Teas – Monica & Tommy

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Lawrence William Hood who will be baptised today.

CHURCHES TOGETHER TRIP – Wednesday 28^th June 2017. The bus will be leaving church at 6pm. Please add your name to the list at the back of church.

HOLY ISLAND TRIP – Saturday 1^st July 2017 – Please add your name to the list at the back of church.

FAMILY FUN DAY (aka GARDEN PARTY) - Sunday 9th July 2017 - Please come along and give your support to all the preparation work that has been carried out.

GARDENERS – An appeal for anyone who can spare some time to maintain the gardens in their excellent condition. It does not have to be every week if you can't manage that. Please give your name to Frank Swindle 07779 425610

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be Thurs. 14^th July and Thursday 10^th August at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

SAFEGUARDING REVIEW – The parish is currently carrying out a review of all the Safeguarding documentation to comply with the Diocese requirements.

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2017 - 28^th July-4^th August. Please see noticeboard for additional information.

CAR PARKING – Can we request that cars are parked within the lines of the external car park. Additional spaces and the footpath are being blocked by not parking correctly. Thank you for your co-operation.

SURVEY ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR LIVES – In October 2018, the Synod of Bishops will gather in Rome to consider the issue of "Young People, Fath and Vocational Discernment.

The Bishops of England and Wales would like to hear from young people and those in regular contact with them.

Survey of young people aged 13-29 https://www.survymonkey.co.uk/r/parish-youth-poll

Survey of those with regular contact with young people https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cymfed-yourview

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

Know of any community focused event/activity, then please let us know and we will try our best to publicise.

Bus to depart St. Johns at 11:15am Picnic/BBQ on Beach from 12.30pm Please bring with you your BBQ or picnic to share. CAFOD pilgrimage across the causeway will begin at 1.00pm So, you will arrive in plenty of time for those who want to walk the causeway. A liturgy at St. Aidan's RC Church at 1.30pm Family Fun and Games 1.45pm – 2.45pm Relax and Socialise 3pm CAFOD Mass of Thanksgiving will be at 4.00pm in the Priory Church of St Mary and will be celebrated by Fr Chris Hughes Confirmation candidates will take part in the Mass Return to coach 5:30pm And on to … Fish & Chips at Seahouses on the way home J Yum

A coach has been booked and will depart from St John’s @ 11.15.

If you would like to travel with us by coach please put your name on the list at the back of church

Thank you!

St. J St John the Baptist Family Fun Day - Sunday 9th July 2pm until 5pm

You and your lovely family are warmly invited to our Family Fun Day. Gates open at 1:45 for a 2pm opening. Stalls, Raffle, Tombola, BBQ and Light Refreshments Available Please feel free to bring with you your own picnic and something to sit on

2.30pm 4.30pm Dad’s ‘n’ Stocks. 2.30pm – 4pm Treasure Hunt 3pm Pre-School May Poll Dance 3.30pm Parents Vs Children Tug of War 4pm Team Games

All children attending the fun day will receive a token to redeem at the ice cream van, which will be there between 2pm, and 3pm (so don’t miss out) Please Note: All Children MUST be accompanied by an adult

Hope to to see you there!

St. John’s Youth Council - Updates and Events

Holy Island Trip – For All The Family – 1^st July 2017

You and your lovely family are invited to St. John’s Holy Island Trip.

This year’s Holy Island trip will be on Saturday 1^st July.

You will have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities or simply enjoy your time relaxing and enjoying the scenery and one another’s company.

On the same day, CAFOD Holy Island Pilgrimage is also taking place as well as a celebration of Northumberland’s confirmation candidates led by Deacon Tony Turner.

Therefore, we have organised activities to incorporate all that is going on that day. Simply turn up and enjoy – there is something for everyone J

A summary of timings and activities is outlined below: