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.

SEA SUNDAY
Today is a Special Day of Prayer for all seafarers and their families. There will be a Retiring Collection at both Masses for the Apostleship of the Sea.
 

CELEBRATIONS
There will be a gathering on Tuesday 10th July at 7pm to celebrate the success of the Holy Communion program. There will be a shared table and bring your own drinks. Everyone involved and new members are very welcome to join in the celebrations.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR PARISH CENTENARY

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.

CENTENARY FLOWER FESTIVAL
People are very generous sponsoring flowers at Christmas and Easter for our remembrance book. We are now inviting you to make donations in memory of loved ones for our Centenary remembrance book. If you would like to remember someone place your donation in an envelope marked "Flower Festival". write the name/names of those to be remembered clearly and place in the Offertory basket. The closing date for donations is the end of August, any donations and names received after this date cannot be included in the book. Thank you.

THANK YOU
Ann and Monica would like to thank everyone who baked cakes for the stall last weekend and to all who came along to buy. Thank you also to those people who have given us donations to take to Fr. Diay Sebastian's rural village in South India. £150 was raised on Sunday and with our sale of decorated biscuits each Thursday in
school the amount we've raised so far is £500. We can't wait to hand it over and see what impact this has on the community. Thank you very much indeed.

Centenary Celebration
We are having a mass of thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Fr. Anthony K. Daley to the priesthood and the gift of priesthood to the Church, on Friday 20th July at 7:00 p.m. This will be followed by a buffet in the Parish Centre.

Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration, but for catering purposes we need to know the number of people who will be staying after the mass for refreshments. If you would like to stay, would you please fill in the reply slip in the enclosed card, and put it in the Offertory basket by this weekend. If you require transport, please remember to include your telephone number. Thank you.

APF MILL HILL
During the month of July the Zealators will be calling to empty the red mission boxes. Thank you to everyone who has a mission box and to all our collectors.
 

LIVESIMPLY SO OTHERS CAN SIMPLY LIVE
G - Grow your own fruit and vegetables. Avoid pesticides and hose pipes        H - Holiday here in the UK - Don't fly

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

are holding an evening of reflection on Monday 23rd July in St. Joseph’s Social Centre at 7.00pm for anyone who has lost a loved one in any circumstances. “We all have to find some way of handling our grief and a means of carrying on when things become unbearable.  It is as this loss is faced and expressed that a way forward can be discovered”.  Chris Smith (formerly from Ushaw) will be present to lead us with our reflection.  Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.  Any further information please ring Cath Kaley ( / Kathleen Hounslow ( / Geraldine Murphy (.  Transport can be arranged if required.

FIRST AID

Any trained First Aiders who would be willing to cover Vigil Mass or Sunday Mass Please see Greg Watson.

CATECHISTS NETWORK MEETING
A meeting will take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Penshaw, at 7pm on Wednesday 11th July for all active catechists and anyone interested ..

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Today: 14th Sunday of the Year: Sea Sunday

Retiring Collection for the Apostleship of the Sea.

Tuesday:

7.00pm Journey in Faith

Friday:

Indian Prayer Group

Saturday:

1.00pm. El Shaddai Prayer Group

5.00pm. Prayer Group

Sunday: 15th Sunday of the Year