Bulletin - 26th OCTOBER 2014 ...

Post date: Oct 25, 2014 1:17:36 PM

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.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS – It is important that we have as complete as possible a Parish Contact List. Can you please provide either a mobile telephone number or an email address if you have one. The least we require is a postal address. Thank You.

CELEBRATION – Fr. Harriott will be celebrating his 80^th Birthday on Thursday 30^th October 2014 with an evening Mass at 7pm. All parishioners are invited.

PRAYERS – Please remember in your prayers Christopher Daley and Beverley Wright who will be married on Saturday 1^st November 2014

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The Parish Council have considered a suggestion to hold a regular coffee afternoon (Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly). Can you mention this to the housebound and those who find it difficult to get to Mass. A list is at the back of church for those wishing to attend, to help with organising and if possible, providing transport.

MASS OFFERINGS – Mass offerings (Intentions) are not too far in advance now. Please use the envelopes available at the back of church. If you want a mass offered on a specific date, please give your telephone number on the envelope just in case your required date is not available.

ALL SOULS DAY MASS – Please see the invite on the back of this Newsletter to remember especially parishioners who have died this year and to invite their family or friends to our special Mass.

CONFIRMATIONS – By Bishop Seamus will take place at St. Paul's, Cramlington on Thursday 14^th May 2015, this celebration is available to St. John's parishioners. Criteria – must be year 9 and above in accord with new Diocesan guidelines. Please contact Rob Wareing.

YOUTH MINISTRY CONFERENCE WITH DAVID WELLS – All adult and young people (15+) are invited to this years conference entitled “Outrageous Hope” on Saturday 22^nd November 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic School, Newcastle. No charge but please book early on 01207 592244 or email admin@ymt.org

PRAYING WITH THE NORTHERN SAINTS - St. Aidan's RC Church, Green Lane, Holy Island TD15 2SQ

Saturday 1^st November 2014 - 12noon to 4pm (tides 11.40 to 7.35pm)

Refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch. No Charge, donations requested

To book spirituality@diocesehn.org.uk or telephone 0191 2433302