Bulletin - 3rd March 2019

Post date: Mar 02, 2019 12:0:37 PM

OFFERTORIES – £ This figure does not include Direct Debit payments

£1349.63 Collected last year from Parishioner's Red Mission Boxes. Many thanks.

FAMILY FAST DAY - 15^th March 2019 for the Needy and Hungry in the World (envelopes at the back of church)

3^rd March 2019 Readers – J. Craigie & C. Dobson Ems – Z. G-Johnson, S. Harnwell & M. Cowan

Teas - Monica and Tommy

10^th March 2019 Readers – J. Coulson & D. Burness Ems – M. Mills, T. Robson & J. Kingston

Teas - Jim & Elizabeth Robinson

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Roland Thomas Walker and Annie Monica Fletcher who will be baptised today Sunday 3^rd March 2019

WALK WITH ME LENTEN BOOKLETS – On sale at the back of church. Cost £1.

COME TO THE WELL AND DRINK – Exploring and experiencing different ways of contemplative and creative praying – this is a 6 week module to be held in the parish house at Our Lady & St. Joseph's, New Hartley from 7 to 8.30pm on Thursdays during Lent 7th March-11^th April.

BISHOP'S RETIREMENT GIFT – Please use envelopes at the back of church should you wish to make a donation.

PARTNERSHIP DAY – It is almost two years since our partnership was formed & it is time to look at what we have achieved & what is our vision for the future. How have things gone; what are our disappointments; what could make things better; what hopes have been fulfilled and what do we need to do next?

There is a Partnership Away Day on Sat. 16^th March at St. Bede's Church Hall, Bedlington, meeting at 10.45am to start at 11am and finish by 3pm. It will be a time of discussion and prayer. Fr. Michael Hickey will lead us in a reflection.

This is for everyone in the Partnership, not just those who are on the working groups. Please bring a packed lunch – tea and coffee will be provided. For more info, please contact John Hawthorne 07469 731784

MASS OFFERINGS – Please use the Mass offering envelopes at the back of church and provide a tel. no. just in case your preferred date is not available.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 14^th Mar. & 11^th Apr. 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, PARTNERSHIP & DIOCESAN INFORMATION - can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. or Diocesan website www.rcdhn.org.uk

Diary Dates

YPC Mother’s Day Crafts Afternoon Saturday 30^th March 2019 2pm – 3.30pm

All children are invited to join us in the Chruch Hall for a fun filled afternoon. We will be working together to make special gifts in prepartion for Mothers Day, there will be juice and hot dogs available.This will be a fun and relaxed afteroon, we hope you can make it- children can be dropped off and collected for the times above, we hope to see you there!

Please contact Sharon (07904958570) Michelle, Kim or Kathryn if you would like any more information

Easter Craft Workshop Saturday 13^th April 2019 2pm – 3.30pm

All children are invited to our Easter Craft afternoon; we will be making Easter Cards and Gifts for the elderly residents at a nearby residential home.

As always it will be a relaxed and fun afternoon, children can be dropped off and collected for the times above, all parents and guardians are welcome to stay also, refreshments will be available.

Please contact Sharon (07904958570) Michelle, Kim or Kathryn if you would like any more information

Please can we appeal for donations of any craft items you may have spare such as card, ribbon or material to help with our craft afternoon- thank you.

YPC Cake Sale Sunday 14^th April 2019

St Johns YPC will be hosting a Cake Sale on Sunday 14^th April straight after mass, outside of church (weather permitting!) Any donations of cakes, Scones or Biscuits will be greatly received.

YPC Teas & Coffees + Bacon Sandwiches! Sunday 14^th April 2019

St Johns Youth Council will be hosting Teas and Coffee in the hall after mass on the 14^th April, we will be serving our famous Bacon Sandwiches, make sure you get there early before they run out!

Many Thanks

Sharon, Kim, Michelle & Kathryn

Sharon - 07904958570