H.B. MASS 9.30a.m. People of Parish

Hw. MASS 11.00a.m. People of Parish

MON. 27^th Aug.                St. Monica No Mass

TUES. 28^th Aug.                St. Augustine of Hippo H.B. MASS 10.00a.m.

Intention Kitty Fennelly R.I.P.

WED. 29^th Aug.                 The Passion of John The Baptist

H.B. MASS 10.00a.m.

                                             Intention Rita Mary Suddes R.I.P.

THURS. 30^th Aug.            Weekday Hw. MASS 10.00a.m.

Intention Mary McManus R.I.P.

FRI. 31^st Aug.                    St. Aidan & The Saints of Lindisfarne

Hw. MASS 10.00a.m.

Intention Northern Brethren Fund

SAT. 1^st Sept.                     Weekday Hw. MASS 10.00a.m.

                                             Intention Revv. Wilkinson, Walsh, Donnelly R.I.P.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wed.               7.00p.m. Hw. Men’s Forum

Thurs.             3.00p.m. Hw. Messy Church Planning  Methodist Hall

Sat.                  Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Welcome to all our visitors

Parish Website: www.rcchurchhaltwhistle.co.uk

www.stjohnshaydonbridge.com

Diocesan Website: www.rcdhn.org.uk/parishsites.htm

Partnership Website:www.heavenfieldpartnership.org.uk

Collections to Follow

Hw. Asylum Seekers  due today.

Grateful thanks for donations of clothing/bedding left at back of church.

Hw. Messy Church –

Thurs.  20^th Sep. in Methodist Church.

Planning will be on Thurs., 6^th Sept. Welcoming two new people; Rev. Alex and evangelist Ken who hope to bring new ideas and energy.

Liverpool Congress – Frid. 7^th – Sun. 9^th Sept.

Details on diocesan website

Hw. C.T. Men’s Open Forum

Mr. Guy Opperman M.P. Theme:  "Working in the Houses of Parliament 2010- 2018." Wed. 29th Aug. Methodist Hall  7.00pm

Open to all (men & women) the evening will commence with an evening meal. Cost £8 per person. Booking  Pat Peace by 26^th Aug.

Partnership Baptism Preparation.

Sat. 8^th Sept. Parish Centre at St. Mary’s.  – Contact St. Mary’s Parish Office (01434 603119 or email@stmaryshexham.plus.com )

Vocations to the Priesthood

Sat. 20^th Oct. 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. St. Hilda’s Centre. Day of Reflection for men over 40 years considering vocation to Priesthood.

World Day of Prayer for Creation

Pope Francis has established 1 Sept.  as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home. The annual Day of Prayer is inspired by his landmark encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls on "every person living on this planet" to care for our shared earth.

Future  Items for Bulletin

Due to an increasing number of requests from various parts of the diocese to place items in parish bulletin, a template will be provided in future which will hopefully minimize the editor’s time summarizing data. As requests are processed individuals will be provided with assistance.

 Hw. Breakfast Bible Study

9.00a.m. – 10.00a.m. Wed. 12^th Sept. Methodist Hall with bacon butties.

The Discipleship Conference for Partnership Development

Sat. 15^th  Sept.  Sacred Heart School, Fenham, 10.00am - 3.30pm.

The day event is for anyone involved in partnership development including those in key areas of ministry within their parishes who are looking to be inspired, connected, supported and equipped for the task of moving forward our Church.

Outreach Coordinator St. Mary’s Cathedral N/castle.

See notice board.

The partnership family fun day and hog roast

Sun. the 23rd of September St. Mary's First School at 1:30pm.

Tickets must be bought in advance - please contact Thomas on 07483 347646. Donations of Tombola items/prizes leave at St. Mary’s parish office.  All welcome.

 as the channels of your love for all creatures of this earth,

for not one of them is forgotten in your sight.

Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference,

that they may love the common good,

advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live.

The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future,

for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace,

love and beauty.

Praise be to you! Amen.

This prayer was published in Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, Laudato Si.  It is for Christians to pray for inspiration to take up the commitment to creation

Next Sunday 2^nd Sept. – 22^nd Sunday of the Year

9.30a.m. H.B. Rev. Peter Roome R.I.P.

11.00a.m. Hw. People of Parish