Bulletin - 4th March 2018

Post date: Mar 02, 2018 9:0:49 AM

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

The CAFOD Family Fast Day Collection remains open today to receive your donations.

Thanks received for the £1220.64 for the Mission Box donations rec'd in 2017.

4^th Mar. 2018 Readers – D. Burness & J. Kingston Ems – S. Hall, J. Craigie & Z. G-Johnson

Teas - Rob & Barbara

11^th Mar. 2018 Readers – B. Simpson & G. Killen Ems – S. Harnwell, M. Cowan & M. Mills

Teas - Heather and Peter Farrier

PARISH COUNCIL – The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Sunday 18^th March 2018, any points or items you wish to raise at the meeting must be submitted in writing or by email no later than today.

GRAVEYARD – We will be carrying out ground levelling in South section of the East Graveyard immediately after Easter. This work is necessary for the Health and Safety of our VOULUNTEER Gardeners and to reduce the wear of our grass cutting equipment. Please DO NOT go into the graveyard when this work is being carried out. Thank You

2018 NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE AND CONGRESS – 7-9^th September 2018 in Liverpool.

We hope to send 17 delegates from our partnership of 5 parishes.

MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS – Someone left a Mass offering on Sunday 11^th February – no name and no details.

If you think it was you, please speak to Gerry Killen.

USED STAMPS – Please save all the stamps from your Cards and letters for the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Please place them in the box at the back of church.

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – We still require additional volunteers before this project can get off the ground, please add your name to the list at the back of church.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be this Thurs. 8^th March & Thurs. 12^th Apr. 2018 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

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

Justice & Peace Refugee Project – Please keep bringing in your items – Many thanks.

A large box is in the porch for your items

UPDATE:

John Dowling has again expressed J&P gratefulness for all your efforts, and asks to keep bringing shoes – particularly for men.

PLEASE NOTE – Clothes or bedding are NOT required as it is difficult to store such items at the J&P centre

We endeavour to empty the box on a regular basis – usually weekly or every two weeks on behalf of StJohns YPC. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801452372 #GodBless+

Partnership Holiday/Pilgrimage Gozo, First Week in September 2018:

Names are being finalised in order to book flights and accommodation in the Jesuit Retreat Centre in Gozo. Could those who have shown interest please confirm to Graham Wilkins (07929115712 ) or Deacon Rob Wareing (07841530991). Rob & Graham will soon be arranging a meeting for all concerned.

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage – 2018 - The annual Hexham & Newcastle pilgrimage runs from Friday July 27th to Friday, August 3rd. It is by air from Newcastle. The pilgrimage contact is Fr. Peter Stott at: St. Robert of Newminster Presbytery, Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE61 1QF Tel: 01670 513410 or Email: lourdes@rcdhn.org.uk

Adult Helpers required: The Lourdes pilgrimage could not take place without the invaluable support given by our many adult helpers. If you would like to volunteer for this year's pilgrimage, the Adult Helpers Registration Form is available from Fr. Stott.

Purple Ribbon – We will again be promoting the Purple Ribbon as an outward sign of our faith during Lent.

Please use your lapel cross pins and attach a purple ribbon. There are strips of ribbon at the back of church.

The Summits - There are to be three Summits meetings for developing disciples.

Come for an evening of praise, worship, teaching and testimony on Tuesday 6 March 2018 from 7.00pm being held at St. Joseph’s, Sunderland SR4 6HP.

Touching the Heart Space – All ladies are invited to a ‘Restful, Relaxing, Reflective day for women’ led by Sheila MacNamara RSCJ. Come and allow your Heart Space to be touched by prayer, music, scripture, images and silence.

Cost: £15 (includes lunch). Saturday, 17 March 10:00am – 3:30pm To book contact adultformation@diocesehn.org.uk.

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW PARTNERSHIPS: God of all Creation, you have constantly poured out your Spirit upon our diocese, and kindled here a light, which has spread throughout the world. Lord Jesus, you gathered disciples to yourself, to learn from you and to model their lives on you. Your Holy Spirit empowered them to continue your work in the world. Come upon us, Holy Spirit, deepen the faith you invite us to share, and inspire us to become faithful witnesses. As we begin to develop our partnerships, help each one of us ... to use the gifts you give us; to nurture one another; to serve the world; and to live in harmony with the whole of Creation.

All of this we ask, in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Benedictine Weekend Entertainment – Every Saturday night from 6:30pm until late the Benedictine social club has live music entertainment along with bingo - £3 cover charge.

Every Sunday night from 7:30pm Bingo And 50/50 Dancing – come and do the Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba £1 cover charge.

You are more than welcome to attend – we hope to see you there.