There is a Retiring Collection at both Masses this weekend for the Lay Training Fund.

There is an African mass today at 2pm at St. Joseph's Gateshead.

India will play the rest of the world to try to retain the Dennis Cunningham Memorial Trophy on Sunday 1st July at. 1.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to Ryhope Hospital Cricket Ground - bring a picnic for a great family event. If you want to play for India call Raju of the Indian Cultural Association on (. Rest of the World players call Bob on (. As it is rumoured that the Irish can indeed play cricket, so if you're Irish or of Irish descent then come along and gives us the proof!

Next Saturday and Sunday we have some of our children celebrating First Holy Communion. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

Parents for Baptism and all candidates for Confirmation will meet in St. Cuthbert's Chapel at 7pm on Tuesday, 5th June. Also remember the parents, children and our young people and their families who are preparing for the Sacraments.

A programme of assisted walks for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users living across Sunderland, where you can meet new people to keep you fit and improve your health. Walks are set at a moderate pace and the maximum length is 2 miles. Walks are led by qualified leaders. Carers are welcome. Wednesday 30th May Chester Ie Street River walk starts at 11am with packed lunch or cafe in park. Leave park at 2 pm. Cost £3 per person. Carers free! Transport to and from your door can be booked in advance. To find out more contact Cath Halse, Information Shop, 5 St. Luke's Terrace, Pallion (.

We are looking for helpers to do the Flag Week for the Little Sisters of the Poor. If you are able to distribute and collect envelopes in your area or one or two streets please see Eugene at the back of church or any of the SVP Brothers.

Don't forget the Little Sisters Garden Party on 28th May (Bank Holiday Monday). Gates are opening at 1.30pm. Admission free. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of fun.

Every year APF Mill Hill has an open day for all parishes in the diocese. This year the open day for our diocese is at Ushaw College on Sunday 17th June starting with Mass at 3.00pm. All Zealators, red box holders and annual members are very welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served after Mass.

Many thanks to all who organised the Mass last Saturday for the sick and elderly of the parish, and for the celebration afterwards. One of our parishioners said that it was wonderful to be out and among the parishioners of St. Joseph's again. All were delighted with the entertainment from the school choir.

Joann Macdonald would like to thank Father Ryan and parishioners for the card, thoughts, prayers and visits while she was in hospital earlier this year. God Bless you all.

Must notify Gift Aid Organiser (Louis Dale) if they cease to pay tax. Tax reclaimed for a parishioner must not exceed the amount of tax paid by that parishioner In the tax year. If a person ceases employment during a year, it may still be possible to claim tax as long as they paid enough tax in the whole year. Please notify any change of address or name details to Louis Dale (.

There are a number of spare envelopes at the back of church for anyone wanting to join planned giving. Please complete the red form and return in the Offertory basket.

Friday 3rd August-Friday 10th August. Nurses are urgently needed. Join Bishop Kevin, priests and people of the diocese. For more information see the poster at the back of church.