THE CYCLE OF PRAYER  -  ORDINARY TIME (SUMMER)

During Ordinary Time (Summer) i.e. up to September, we are asked to pray for these intentions: A deeper understanding between Christians and Jews; Those who Suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights; Europe; Human Life; Seafarers.

MASS TIMES

Mass on Wednesday is at 9.30am.  All of our First Communion children will be celebrating together with the rest of the pupils supporting them.  All are welcome.

RETIRING COLLECTION FOR DARFUR

You have all seen the terrible scenes from Darfur. CAFOD have launched an emergency appeal for Darfur.  Next weekend there will be a retiring collection for CAFOD’S Appeal. Please give generously.

APF MILL HILL

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.

FAIR TRADE STALL

This weekend our Fair Trade stall is  open.  This month we have two new products, white granulated sugar 500grams, and 1 litre passion fruit orange juice.  This product has been available from Sainsbury’s but the local store no longer stock it.  It has been judged as one of the best orange juices available anywhere.  Why not try it?  So remember to bring along a little extra money and try something from the stall. Come along and buy something different.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR PARISH CENTENARY

Sat 7th July Parish Pilgrimage to Holy Island

Please sign up for the PILGRIMAGE at the back of church as soon as possible.  The cost of the coach to Holy Island will be £7 for adults and £2 for children.  You can give the money to Anne or Monica after Mass.  Please let us know if you decide not to go, as the seat can be given to someone else.  Itinerary to follow next week when will give you more details about time of departure and also the tide timetables should you wish to go by car.

Fri 28th September

Concert in church with the Cobweb Orchestra and Music Makers.

Thurs 11th – 14th October, Parish Flower Festival to finish off our year long celebrations ending on Sunday 14th October at 3pm with Centenary Mass.  Bishop Kevin will be the main celebrant.

CRICKET

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 (. 

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

This is a West End Churches Together Celebration in Barnes Park from 3 - 4pm next Sunday 24th June. It includes a children’s fancy dress Competition.  Pray for good weather! For more information see the notice at the back of church.

CAKE SALE:

In July, Monica, Jim, Ann and Bob are going to India and would like to raise funds for Father Daiy Sebastians mountain parish before they leave.  There will be a Cake Sale after Mass on 1st July, when Indian food will also be available.  Your generosity last year was greatly appreciated by Father Daiy AND you enjoyed the food!. We hope to be successful this year.  If you can bake a cake please let Monica ( or Ann ( know.  Many thanks.

SUMMER FAYRE St. Joseph’s School are holding their Summer Fayre on Saturday 23rd June at 12 noon.  We are having a “hand made crafts” stall this year and would welcome any donations for this e.g. cards, knitted goods, lavender bags, etc.  Also any bric-a-brac and bottles for out bottles stall.  Please ring Ann on ( or contact School on (. Members of the PTA will also be selling raffle tickets after Mass this weekend.

CENTENARY COMMITTEE THE Centenary Committee are meeting on Monday evening after Mass to make the final arrangements for the Parish Pilgrimage to Holy Island.  All are welcome.’’

JUSTICE AND PEACE— LIVESIMPLY SO OTHERS CAN SIMPLY LIVE

Livesimply is a campaign which has grown out of Make Poverty History.

The key livesimply message is

“God calls us to look hard at out lifestyles and to chose to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor.  In this way we can create a world in which human dignity is respected and everyone can reach their full potential.  This would be true progress worth more than economic growth alone.” 

In September we will be hosting a Deanery half day of Reflection on Livesimply, where we will all be asked to commit ourselves to this challenge.  Between now and then each week we will give letters from the livesimply alphabet which is to stimulate discussion and creative thinking.  A— Appreciate our environment.  B—Bottle Banks or kerbside collection to recycle glass.