Bulletin - 33rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

Post date: Nov 16, 2015 9:7:45 AM

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

33rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

Date 15th NOVEMBER 2015

CONFESSIONS

Friday: 6.30 – 7pm or by appointment

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.

The Clergy Training Fund closes next week.

A retiring collection will be taken next week for Catholic Youth.

READERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS.

Sunday 15th Nov. Readers – H. Buglass & G. Killen EM's – M. Mills, A. McInulty & M. Cowan

Sunday 22nd Nov. Readers – S. Muir & S. Harnwell EM's - J. Coulson, V. Rooker & J. Kingston

CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES – Today is the last day to leave them, they will be collected todayafter Mass

YOUTH SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER – Please contact Kathryn Maggs 07540 065414 if you wish to be involved in the Mass. See back of Newsletter for additional information.

ADVENT – During Advent, starting Wed. 25th Nov. and the following 3 Wednesday's, Kathleen Dawson will be leading an Advent gospel reflection at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall Anyone requiring transport, please contact Kathleen on 0191 2667775

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be held on Thursday 10th Dec. and Thursday 14th Jan. 2016 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, Please come along.

FTiH – See back of Newsletter for additional information.

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

There are a number of forthcoming events that we would like you to be part of.

St. John’s Youth Mass + Blue Reef Aquarium Trip

The children have asked for another Youth Mass as well as an outing ... so not to disappoint ... YOU are ALL invited to ...

Youth Mass at St. John’s on Sunday 22nd November at the 9.30am Mass.

After Mass we will have refreshments in the hall before going on to the Blue Reef Aquarium. Transport will be provided and entry is for ALL children and accompanying adults.

It would be lovely to see you there and your support would be very much appreciated. If you have any children that want to take part in the Mass and go to the Blue Reef Aquarium please contact Kathryn Maggs (07540065414).

‘Our Youth - Welcoming, Involving & Empowering’

Many thanks for all those who have helped make this happen, especially Sharon J

Your Northumberland Deanery Invites You To

An Advent Day of Reflection – ‘An Advent Day with Mary’

SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER 2015 from 11AM-3PM

At St Cuthbert's Parish Centre, 40 Walkergate, Berwick, TD15 1DJ

Led by Kathryn Turner, Head of the diocesan Department for Spirituality, the day will include prayer, shared Advent reflection centred on Mary and a prayer walk (with the option of an indoor virtual prayer walk) followed by mince pies!

Coach transport will be available, picking up from parishes across Northumberland.

There is a list at the back of church for you to put you name down for the coach transport. The cost will be £8 per person. For more details please see Jerry Laidler ( 07801452372)

Forward Together in Hope – Reviewing Our Answers – As part of St. John’s FTiH process, we are now in a position to start the review cycle of our answers that we have collated to the FTiH questionnaire before we submit our final version at the end of November. Therefore, starting today, and for the next 3 Sundays, Jerry Laidler will be in the church hall after Mass to present Parts A & B of the completed questionnaire. All are Welcome.