Bulletin - Sunday 8th March 2020

Post date: Mar 05, 2020 6:10:56 PM

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - ANNITSFORD

Fr. Richard B. Harriott tel. 0191 2500200

email – annitsford.stjohnbaptist@rcdhn.org.uk

MASSES

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT – YEAR “A”

8th MARCH 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 for CAFOD (Family Fast). Envelopes are at the back of church to receive your donations. Would all tax payers please complete the Gift Aid Declaration.

8th Mar. 2020Readers – G. Killen & J. CraigieEms –

Teas - Because of Coronavirus the Teas and Coffees will be suspended until further notice

15th Mar. 2020Readers – K. Dawson & B. SimpsonEms –

Teas - Because of Coronavirus the Teas and Coffees will be suspended until further notice

CORONAVIRUS – Please ensure you have read and adhere to the Guidance/Recommendations as you enter church.

Should anyone require a hard copy of the information distributed via the Parish email system. Please speak to G. Killen

HALL KEYS – The lock on the Hall door has been replaced, new keys are required. Can all key holders return their old key in an envelope with their name. New keys can then be issued to comply with Diocesan requirements. Until new keys are issued, please use the key from the presbytery returning it IMMEDIATELY after use.

BISHOP DUNNE MEMORIAL LECTURE- Pride & Providence given by Sr. Margaret Atkins OSA; Venue – Ushaw College: this Tuesday 10th March 2020: Drinks Reception 5.30, Lecture 6-7.15pm. Registration is essential – see notice board for details.

YEAR OF THE WORD EVENTS – Please see the back page of this week’s Newsletter and retain. A copy will be displayed on the notice board

PARISH WEBMASTER – Jerry Laidler who is our current Webmaster is looking to hand over his position to a competent person. Anyone who is willing to take over this position (weekly input required), please speak to Fr. Harriott or G. Killen.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – Will be suspended until furter notice

PLANNED GIVING 2020-21 – Boxes of envelopes are now available at the back of church, please collect yours. If you live near a parishioner who is housebound or unable to get to Mass, please can you deliver theirs. Thank you.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford