NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 6th Jan 2008

Please pray for all the sick in the hospital and in our parish including:

Kitty Stubbs, Bertha Appleton, Flo Mullen, Christopher Brown, Jimmy Carson, Christine McDonald, Dennis Lynch, Joe Donkin, Olive Atkinson, Nora Gallagher, Ethel Fagan, Denise Calvert, Ken Hutchinson, Andrea Saward, Paul Tulloch, Jan Buckley, and Lucy Mole.  Also remember in your prayers Father Robert Elliott and Father Dan Treacy who both died recently.

Please remember in your prayers the following priests of the diocese whose anniversaries occur during the week:

THE CYCLE OF PRAYER– ADVENT & CHRISTMAS

During Advent and Christmastide we are asked to pray for these intentions: Openness to the Word of God, Migrants and Refugees, Expectant Mothers

THE NORTHERN CATHOLIC CALENDAR

The Northern Catholic Calendar is on sale in the repository price £2.00.  There is a limited number so they are being sold on a first come first served basis.

JOURNEY IN FAITH

Our next Journey in Faith starts at 7pm on Tuesday, 15th January in St. Cuthbert’s Chapel and not Thursday, 17th January as previously announced.  All are welcome.

NEW ROTAS

Would all Eucharistic Ministers and Readers please collect a copy of the new rotas from St. Cuthbert’s Chapel.

BOXING DAY DIP

Congratulations and well done to Thomas Linsley who got wet and cold on Boxing Day at Seaburn.  He will be collecting sponsor money after Mass today.

MILL HILL MISSIONS

Once again we start another year for the red boxes.  The total amount that was sent to Mill Hill from St. Joseph’s parish for 2007 was £4,980.66.  Another good year, thank you all very much.  The collectors will be calling during the month of January to empty the boxes.  We wish all our box holders and collectors a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

ANGELUS LUNCH CLUB

After an excellent day out for our Christmas Lunch (thank you to the committee of the Social Centre for providing a present for each member) we are back in the Centre for our own Celebration Lunch on Wednesday 9th January.  Don’t forget your present for the Bran Tub!!!

POLISH MASS  

Mass in Polish will be celebrated at 4 pm on the 4th Sunday of every month in St. Benet’s Church Sunderland.  Confessions before at 3.30 pm.  Refreshments after Mass in the Parish Hall.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Today:  Epiphany of the Lord

Wednesday:  6.30pm Novena & Benediction

Friday:  7pm Indian Prayer Group

Saturday: 1pm El Shaddai

5.00pm. Prayer Meeting

Sunday: Baptism of the Lord

Rotas week ending 12th/13th Jan 2008