Bulletin - 28th May 2017

Post date: May 26, 2017 9:34:46 AM

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

28^th MAY 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

SMA APPEAL - £475.50

There will be a retiring collection today for World Communications Day.

A retiring collection will be taken next Sunday for the Lay Training Fund, this will remain open until 2^nd July.

28^th May 2017 Readers – B. Simpson & G. Killen Ems – B. Wareing, A. Hall & J. Craigie

Teas - Susan & Sian

4^th June 2017 Readers – A.N. Other & K. Dawson Ems – Z. Gray-Johnson, S. Hall & M. Cowan

Teas – Rob & Barbara Wareing

BAPTISM – Please remember Savanna May Atkinson and Harry Peter Marshall who will be baptised this week,

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 8^th June 2017 and Thurs. 14^th July 2017 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS – The next session will be held 31^st May at the Sacred Heart – North Gosforth at 7.15pm.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE – Bishop Seamus will celebrate Mass on Saturday 10^th June at 11am to give thanks for the Sacrament of Marriage. Each parish is requested to have two couples representing it, but everyone is welcome.

MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION – To give support following a bereavement, during a terminal illness or age related decline. Training day Sat. 10^th June 2017 at Ushaw College Durham. Any parishioner interested, please speak to

Fr. Harriott. Attendance to be confirmed by Friday 2^nd June 2017. See notice board for additional information.

GATHER MY PEOPLE – A day of reflection for Lay Liturgical Leaders is to be held on Saturday 8^th July 2017 at St. Hilda's Diocesan Resource Centre, Newcastle. See notice board for additional information and booking form.

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

DIOCESAN FESTIVAL - 24&25^th June 2017, Emmaus Youth Village, Consett. This year's theme is "Changing Hearts : The challenge of Discipleship". Clare Dixon will speak about the life of Oscar Romero.

DIOCESAN JOB VACANCIES – Please see Parish Website

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 cooperation.

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

All are welcome and we will be inviting all in our partnership

There is a list at the back of church so please put your name down if you need

Bus transport to and from Holy Island.

We’d be grateful if you would also indicate if you will be walking the causeway..

REQUIEM MASS FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE TERROTIST ATTACK AT MANCHESTER ARENA

On Monday 29^th May at 12.05pm there will be a Requiem Mass in the Cathedral for the victims of the Terrorist Attack at Manchester Arena . This attack has affected the lives of so many people no just in Manchester but around the country and the world. Please join us on Monday lunchtime in praying for everyone involved

Diocesan Festival – 24^th & 25^th June

This year’s festival takes place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June at the Emmaus Youth Village. Come and experience this event which offers an inspiring programme for adults, young people and children.

As we move into new partnerships in our Diocese and face the joys and challenges of being a disciple of Jesus in a changing world, the festival offers us a chance to reflect and to be inspired. This year’s theme is ‘Changing Hearts: The Challenge of Discipleship’. Clare Dixon will speak about the life of Oscar Romero, whose centenary we celebrate this year. RISE Theatre will present a drama about this martyr of our own times. There will be talks from David Wells and Sr Judith Russi. The programme also includes prayer, liturgy, discussion, music and time to relax.

For further information please see Kathryn Maggs - Brochure and Booking Form. http://www.ymt.org/diocesan-festival-2017.html

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: