Bulletin - 5th OCTOBER 2014 ...

Post date: Oct 04, 2014 10:54:51 PM

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.

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY FRIDAY 3^rd OCTOBER – There is enough food in the world to feed us all, yet one in eight of our poor brothers and sisters still don't have enough to eat. A retiring collection will be taken on Saturday & Sunday 4/5^th October. In aid of CAFOD

MCMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – This was a huge success, a grand total of £580 was raised. A big thank you to all who helped on the day and to all in the parish who supported the event. The raffle result is on the notice board 1^st Prize 441 (claimed), 2^nd Prize 381 Yellow, 3^rd Prize 101 Yellow (claimed), 4^th Prize 21 Blue.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS – We are asked to pray for the Synod to be held 5- 21 October 2014 to treat the topic “The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization”.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The Parish Council have considered a suggestion to hold a regular coffee afternoon (Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly) for the lonely of the Parish. Can you mention this to the housebound and those who find it difficult to get to Mass. A list is at the back of church for those wishing to attend, to help with organising and if possible, providing transport.

MASS OFFERINGS – Mass offerings (Intentions) are not too far in advance now. Please use the envelopes available at the back of church. If you want a mass offered on a specific date, please give your telephone number on the envelope just in case your required date is not available.

MINSTERACRES RETREAT CENTRE – A new programme for 2014/15 is available, please visit their website www.minsteracres.org email info@minsteracres.org or tel. 01434 673248 for more information.

ALL SOULS DAY MASS – Please see the invite on the back of this Newsletter to remember especially family or friends of St. John's parishioners who have died this year.

CELEBRATE NORT EAST - takes place on the 11^th and 12^th of October 2014 in St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, Hebburn. ‘Celebrate is a Catholic family conference for Christians of all ages. Our vision is to offer a faith-filled and fun event which combines good Christian teaching, inspirational speakers and celebration of the liturgy, where young and old alike join together in a vibrant atmosphere to celebrate the love of God.’ See www.celebrateconference.org for booking form.