Bulletin - 2nd February 2020

Post date: Jan 31, 2020 6:31:52 AM

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD – YEAR “A”

2nd FEBRUARY 2020

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 – £

A retiring collection will be taken today Sunday (2ndFebruary) for Racial Justice

2nd Feb. 2020Readers – B. Simpson & G. KillenEms – S. Harnwell, M. Cowan & M. Mills

Teas - Sue & Sian

9th Feb. 2020Readers – J. Craigie & J. DawsonEms – T. Robson, J, Kingston & S. Muir

Teas - Rob & Barbara

MASS OFFERINGS – Sunday Masses are booked up to the middle of March. Weekday Masses are not too far in advance. Please use the Mass Offertory envelopes at the back of church and provide a telephone number in case your preferred date is not available.

CONFIRMATION MASS – Will be held on Tuesday 25thFebruary at 7pm at the Sacred Heart. We have three candidates – Cloe, Yesica and Bethany. Everyone welcome to give their support. See back page for more info.

DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE – The H&N Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from the 31st July to 7th August. For more information please see the notice board or www.hexhamandnewcastlepilgrimage.co.uk. Some funding may be available particularly for nurses. Please speak to Kathleen Dawson 07747 751213. Thank You

PARISH COUNCIL – The next meeting will be held on Sunday 16th February 2020. Parishioners are reminded should they wish to bring anything to the attention of, or for consideration by the Parish Council at the February meeting they must do so in writing to Fr. Harriott at least 1 week prior to the meeting.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 13th Feb. & 12th Mar. 2020 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

DRIVING FOR DIOCESAN OR CHURCH ACTIVITIES – Notice from the Diocesan Department for Finance & Operations. Will all Eucharistic Ministers or any other volunteers driving for church activities please read the notice on the noticeboard. You are recommended to contact your Insurance Providers.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford or Diocesan website www.rcdhn.org.uk