WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Women's World Day of Prayer is being celebrated here at St Joseph's on Friday 2nd March at 2pm.This is an international Day of Prayer and the celebration has been prepared by the women of Paraguay. Everyone is welcome including men. There will be no Stations of the Cross next Friday.

LENTEN DEVOTIONS

Lent is a time of prayer fasting and alms giving 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. Stations of the Cross are celebrated on Tuesday at 2pm, Friday afternoons at 3pm and on Sundays at 4pm.

LITURGY MEETING

A Liturgy Meeting has been arranged for Monday 5th March after 7pm Mass. We will be particularly looking at the liturgies for Holy Week and Easter. Anyone involved in reading ministry, decorating the church, musical ministry. is asked to come along to this important meeting. All are welcome



FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS

There is meeting for all the parents who have completed the Journey in Faith and whose children are preparing for First Holy Communion in the church on Wednesday 28th February at 7.00pm.

Next weekend the children will be enrolled onto the First Communion programme at both Masses.



LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary are struggling for members at present with some ill and others absent due to other commitments. They are appealing for new members male and female to help with the invaluable work they do in the parish visiting the sick and housebound. If you are interested why not come along to St Cuthbert's Chapel at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon, even if it's just to see what they get up to. All are welcome.

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. The next meeting is 25th February. 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.



WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Women's World Day of Prayer is being celebrated here at St Joseph's on Friday 2nd March.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Due to Government legislation and Child Protection Policy we are required to have at least 1 adult to 10 children present during Liturgy Sessions. It would be very helpful if we could have helpers each week. The more volunteers we have the fewer times you will need to help. Last year it was every 6(7 weeks. We know many parents work weekends and don't like to volunteer in case their work is in conflict with the Liturgy Rota. Maybe 2 or 3 people could help under one name and cover each other. Dads are very welcome to help us also. Anyone willing to help will you speak to any of the Liturgy Leaders by 18th February or phone Jean Thompson (. Thank you all for your encouragement and support.

FAMILY FAST DAY

Friday 2nd March. There will be more information next Sunday.

JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP
The Justice &- Peace is organising a PASSOVER MEAL to be held on MONDAY 26th MARCH 2007 in the Parish Centre; this will consist of a PASSOVER LITURGY including a meal with wine/juice. The whole liturgy will be presided over by Mr Lawrence Levine. Tickets will be strictly limited to 60 and will be on a "first come first served" basis. This event is not considered suitable for children under 8 years of age. Tickets will be for sale in the near future-watch this space

WHAT'S ON IN THE DIOCESE

At St Joseph's, Gateshead. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 12pm

At St Joseph's Gateshead. 7pm-8.30pm 11th March, 10th June, 16th September and 9th December.

At St Agnes Crawcrook: 7.30pm-9pm 23rd February, 1st March ,9th March, 16th March, 23rd March, 30th March

At Ushaw College, 30th May 2007, 7.00pm-9.30pm

This will take place on Saturday 17th February 10.30-4pm at St Joseph's Parish Centre, Walker Terrace, Gateshead

Two evenings for parishioners who may wish to be involved in planning special celebrations for the season of Lent. This will range from an understanding of the character of the season to looking at how we can celebrate Lenten themes as a parish in Eucharistic and non-Eucharistic Liturgies. The sessions will be on Monday 12th and 19th February 7-9pm at St Joseph's Parish Centre, Gateshead

Tickets will be on sale soon 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.

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.

1 pm Panto and Party for children in hall

11 am Mass for sick and elderly; lunch in hall Sat 7th July-Pilgrimage to Holy Island

Concert in Church with the Cobweb Orchestra and music Makers.

Flower Festival

3pm Centenary Mass

The Prayer Group that meets on a Saturday Evening at 5pm is open to all parishioners. If you go to the vigil Mass why not come along a little earlier and join them. All are welcome

Congratulations to St Cecilia's Parish, they are celebrating the Church's Golden Jubilee with Mass at 7pm on Tuesday.