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: Pauline Brown, Tim Harrison
Anniversaries: Beryl Sullivan, John Beadnell, Mark Reynolds, Heather Neal, Catherine Garbutt
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.
Leadership team
Thank you to all who were able to share ideas about our outreach and support for young families. Watch out for further opportunities for discussion and planning.
Please note that the Hall Development Group is meeting on Tuesday 30 May.
Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____)
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm.
PENTECOST PRAISE Come join a special Service of Music and Readings to celebrate Pentecost. 7.00pm Sunday 28 May.
LITURGY & WORSHIP - (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James) Thank you to all who joined the gathering to plan future Liturgy, especially our celebrations of Pentecost and First Holy Communion. Please note the planning information on the board at the back of the church.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
REFRESHMENTS All Parishioners attending Mass on Saturday 27 May are warmly invited to share refreshments in the Parish Hall after the celebration of Mass.
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
HELP & SUPPORT UKRAINE After reflecting on The Concert and “Insulate Ukraine” Talk we then heard a powerful talk from Richard and Jo Hudson about their Easter journey to Iasi (Romania) and Poltava (Ukraine). We hope to have an opportunity for a similar presentation after Mass one Sunday in the near future. Need remains great, and so opportunity to donate clothing, bedding, children’s toys and wheelchairs (among other things) has reopened. Next meeting: Wednesday 7 June 2023, 7.00pm. ALL WELCOME.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING OUR TRIP TO the MFB WORTHWHILE AGAIN THIS MONTH! NEXT DELIVERY in 4 weeks .. TUES. MAY 30th NB.DEADLINE for donations because of the BANK HOLIDAY … TUES. MAY 30th.. 9.30am
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT 'Once again, many thanks for offering gifts to those seeking assistance through the Methodist Asylum project in Middlesbrough. I witnessed a young Mum receive a large frying pan as she juggled with her baby showing just as much interest as herself. The glowing gratitude said it all. Doing the little we can…… The next delivery will be the last Wednesday in June. More details after May 28th’
JUSTICE AND PEACE Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission Anthony Storey Memorial Lecture: Tuesday June 6th at 7.00p.m. via Zoom ‘Signs of Hope in a Troubled World.’ SPEAKER: Christine Allen Executive Director CAFOD To register for the lecture please e.mail bhungin@yahoo.co.uk
LEND WITH CARE Please note the information about our most recent loans. This can be found in the Hall.