PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD ONE HOUR ON THE EVENING OF SATURDAY 30 MARCH
The Sick: The Diocese, on advice and under Data Protection Regulations (May 2018), asks us not to name individuals, but to pray for them as a group within the Parish Body as those in particular need.
Recently Deceased: Bernard Walker, Allan Firth.
Anniversaries: Fr Bernard green OSB, Oonagh Mary Burns
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact Christopher Wilding, Fr Kentigern or Fr Bernard either by e-mail or leave a telephone message by 8.00pm on Friday evening stating whether you require a weekly visit or a one-off call. Someone will then be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to visit.
AMPLEFORTH ABBEY The new Tea Room, Visitor Centre and Shop opened to the public on Friday 22 March. There are openings for work as a Volunteer. Full training and support are given. If you are interested, please speak to Fr Kentigern.
EASY FUNDRAISER Do you regularly shop online? Did you know you could support your church at the same time? For more information speak to Tracey in the Parish Office and see information leaflets in the Hall.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Tuesday 26 March: Chrism Mass – Middlesbrough 12.00pm ALL WELCOME Friday 29 March: Walk of Witness – Oswaldkirk Terrace 10.30am ALL WELCOME
LITURGY & WORSHIP – (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)
MUSIC SURVEY All are invited to take part in our survey about music at Mass. Either by contacting the Parish Office for an online form or by using one of the printed forms in the Hall or church. Everyone’s views are valued.
Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____)
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm. The Monday group will take a rest on 2 and 9 April and meet again on 16 April.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS Wednesday evenings from 8pm, Parish Hall. No need to bring anything. This year, the Lenten Series is the Living Word. Is the Bible relevant today? Come and discover how God speaks to us personally through the Bible. Sue & David Walsh will gently guide us in Sacred Reading, a contemplative practice of deeper listening to God’s Word. This is for everyone – especially those who struggle with scripture.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
CATHOLIC PARISHES SUMMIT This amazing event celebrating 10 years of focus on becoming “Missionary Disciples” takes place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (12, 13 & 14 June) in Harrogate. Catholics from all over the world will be present. We have 15 places reserved (and paid for) for our Parish. About 7 places still remain. If you would like to attend, please sign the sheet in the Hall. For more details please speak to Fr Kentigern. Contributions towards the cost of the tickets would be gratefully received.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
SATURDAY SOCIAL The next Saturday Evening Social takes place after Mass on 6 April. Do come and meet with other members of the Parish Community
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030.
CAFOD LENT FAST DAY This took place on Friday 23 February. Please bring any final envelopes or offerings to Mass on Easter Sunday.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK Thank you to everyone for the generous response to the Easter Appeal. NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 9th APRIL ‘24 DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 12 noon MON. 8th. METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (Middlesbrough) The next delivery to MAP will be on Wed April 24th. There will not be a delivery in May. Thank you so much for all the donations given especially the young person’s clothes. Summer Children’s clothes could be the next priority. In April. Please leave donations in The Old Summer House. Mary Sturges