Bulletin - 25th November 2018

Post date: Dec 15, 2018 4:1:18 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

25^th Nov. 2018 Readers – C. Dobson & J. Coulson Ems – T. Robson, J. Kingston & S. Muir

Teas - Youth Council

2^nd Dec. 2018 Readers – D. Burness & J. Kingston Ems – B. Wareing, A. Hall & K. Dawson

Teas - Rob & Barbara

Steve Muir will be preparing the 2019 list. Can all EM or Readers confirm to Steve 07751861282 that they wish to remain on the rota.

BAPTISMS – Please remember in your prayers Miya Hedison and Jacob Edward Cook who will be baptised today (Sunday 25^th November 2018)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Louise Roberts took 38 boxes donated by parishioners to the collection point last Sunday. Thanks to all who organised and donated.

WALK WITH ME BOOKLETS – A Journey of Prayer for Advent 2018 are available for the sick and the housebound. Can all Eucharistic Ministers who Take Holy Communion to the sick please also take a booklet. There may be a few left at the back of church for parishioners, first come, first served. Cost of £1 (no charge for the sick and housebound)

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSE NEWSPAPER – Receive an Annual Digital Subscription to the Universe for the sum of £9 (a saving of £63 compared with the print edition) Visit www.thecatholicuniverse.com and click “subscribe” to receive a weekly digital copy delivered to any type of device.

BELL – A bell has been installed to be rung as the priest leaves the Sacristy, announcing the start of Mass. Please stand and be silent for the start of Mass (or sing the first hymn).

TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION – Friday 7^th Dec. 2018. To be held at 7pm at St Mary's, Hexham.

(see notice board and contact K. Dawson 0191 2667775 should you require transport).

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 13^th Dec. 2018 & 10^th Jan. 2019 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