CYCLE OF PRAYER  -  LENT

In the time leading up to Lent, we are asked to pray for these intentions: Candidates for the Sacraments; Women; the Needy and the Hungry of the World; Penitents and Wanderers

LENTEN ALMS

This weekend there is a retiring collection of Lenten Alms for St Cuthbert’s Care.

LENTEN DEVOTIONS

Lent is a time of prayer fasting and almsgiving and to help us we have a number of aids to help us all. There are a number of prayer groups in the parish to which all are welcome. The church will be open on Tuesday between 1.30 and 3.30pm  Stations of the Cross are celebrated on Tuesday at 2pm, Friday afternoons at 3pm and on Sundays at 4pm.

There are lists at the back of church for volunteers to have their feet washed on Holy Thursday and for watching on Holy Thursday night after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper

FAIR TRADE STALL

Visit our Fair Trade Stall this weekend for all the usual ’goodies’  and  some new temptations like Divine White Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Divine Dark Chocolate with Mint Crisp and Fairbreak Cookies. Help our brothers and sisters in the Third World.   

BIBLE YOUTH  GROUP

A Parish Bible Youth Group has been formed for young people from 10– 14 years. They meet every second Sunday in St Cuthbert’s Chapel for all young people at 10.45am. They will meet this Sunday to prepare for Easter This is an appeal for all young people between 10 –14 to come along, and bring a friend if they’re interested. All are welcome.

CENTENERY COMMITTEE

There will be a Centenary Committee meeting after Mass on Monday 12th March—all are welcome.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS

The children meet on Wednesday at 6pm in the Social Centre.  Next weekend we are asking for pray sponsors for our First Holy Communions children.

ANGELUS LUNCH CLUB

Our next Lunch is on Wednesday March 21st. Please let us know if you are NOT able to come. (No birthday celebrations this month but a big one in April !!! ).

WOMENS AGLOW

This group meet again at 7.15pm on Wednesday 21st  March in The Chesters. The guest speaker is Ruth Muita, an African lady with an amazing testimony. 

ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE

It’s the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act– to mark this there will be a regional Service in Durham Cathedral on Saturday 24th March at 11am. Today 12 million people live in modern forms of slavery. Please see notice board for more details

SAINT AIDAN’S CAR BOOT SALE

St Aidan’s PTA have organised a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 24th March  10am - 1pm. Sunderland are not playing that day so there is plenty of opportunity to give your support.

PASSOVER MEAL

This year, instead of CAFOD soup and liturgy, we are holding a PASSOVER MEAL in the Social Centre on Monday 25th April at 7.30pm..

The Passover Meal recalls Jesus’ last supper with His disciples, as depicted on our altar front, and puts us in the framework of Holy Week. There are elements very similar to our Eucharist, as befits our Jewish origins, and the meal reminds us of the connection. Our Passover Meal will be conducted by a member of the Sunderland Jewish Community, and will be authentic. It is a proper meal. Involving lamb and wine (or juice if preferred).

Numbers have to be limited because of catering, and only very few tickets remain. These must be bought by Sunday 18th March. Tickets are

£5 each for adults and £3 each for 14-18year olds.        

AFRICAN MASS

An African Mass, Led by Fr. Jude, will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Church , High West Street, Gateshead on Sunday 25th March at 2pm. Refreshments afterwards in their Parish Centre. Please see notice board for more information

PROPOSED PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR CENTENARY

St Joseph’s Feast Day Celebrations

Tickets are on sale THIS WEEKEND  after Mass for an evening of lively entertainment with the Beacon Band (some members formerly The Frasers), on Saturday 24th March. Nibbles will be provided, but bring along your own food if you wish. Children are allowed until 9pm. Any raffle prizes will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds form the night will go to St Clare’s Hospice.  

The following day Sunday 25th March is our Parish Lunch in the Hall—a shared table– bring your own contribution after mass or when you arrive at noon. Our last parish lunch was a great success, please help make these events as successful.  

Sun 6th May—1pm Panto and Party for children in hall

Sat 19th May—11am Mass for sick and elderly; lunch in hall

Sat 7th July—Pilgrimage to Holy Island

Fri 28th Sept– Concert in Church with the Cobweb Orchestra and Music Makers.

Thurs 11th –14th October—Flower Festival

Sun 14th Oct– 3pm Centenary Mass

Were you married at St Joseph’s?  If you haven’t already done so, let us have a wedding photo for our picture board.

Ring Ann on (  

Total for the Centenary Window to date is £708.32 Thank you!