SATURDAY EVENING REFRESHMENTS Come and meet your fellow parishioners after the Vigil Mass on Saturday 11 April.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS The Feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated on Sunday 12 April with a Service beginning at 2.45pm. In a recent letter, Bishop Marcus wrote about the importance of this devotion. We will be praying the Chaplet and venerating the image. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and there will be opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation - it's an opportunity to receive special graces. Afterwards there will be tea and scones in St Benedict's Church Hall
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr Kentigern invites any who would be interested to listen to and reflect upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church using an Ascension Podcast by Fr Mike Schmidt. St Benedict's Church Hall Tuesdays (starting on 14 April) 10.15am repeated Fridays (starting on 17 April) 7.00pm
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 Dead: Peter Stark, Michael Marshall, Martin Brown
Anniversaries: Sr Anne Field OSB, Andrew Cornforth, Esther Ward
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact 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.
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.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Meets each week: Mondays at 2pm - 3pm in St Benedict's Church Hall: contact Mary Sturges Thursdays at 8pm - 8 45pm on Zoom: contact David and Sue Walsh Should you wish to join either group contact Mary Sturges 01439788563.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
FABRIC PROJECTS Works have cost £35000. Currently we have raised £3449.17. All contributions to these costs will be gratefully received.
MAP METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT - MIDDLESBROUGH Thank you to all who contributed to the March 25 delivery. NO delivery in APRIL
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK - MFB THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL RESPONSE TO THE EASTER APPEAL! NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 21 April DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 12 noon MON. 20 PLEASE HELP ALL YOU CAN! Donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL! PS. MFB GIFT AID forms are now available at the back of church for individual donations of cash and cheques. If you are able to, please could you hand them into the office along with your donation or give them to us directly?
COMMUNITY PRAYERS 10.00am Monday 13 April - St Hilda Monday 27 April - Or Lady & St Benedict Monday 11 May - St Hilda Monday 25 May - Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 8 June - St Hilda Monday 22 June - Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 21 July – Our Lady & St Benedict
LEND WITH CARE We currently have £800 to spend in loans. We need some young volunteers to selecta business or two they would like to support either by using https://lendwithcare.org/search or by speaking to Anthony 07711 423649 / [email protected]
ABCDBETHLEHEM Andrew Laird has kindly agreed to lend his miles from his recent pilgrimage to Walsingham towards a virtual pilgrimage from London to Bethlehem to support ABCDBethlehem's "Hope for Hearing" Appeal in Palestine. That's 166 miles towards the total of 2000. By supporting Andrew you are helping deaf and hard of hearing children in the refugee camps. For more details speak to Anthony or visit www.abcdbethlehem.org
SPECIAL EVENT DAWN CHORUS WALK Saturday 25 April: 6.00 - 8.00am Visitor Centre and Abbey Grounds All are invited to join Jonathan Pomroy for a guided DAWN CHORUS WALK. Followed by refreshments in the Abbey Tea Room. Tickets £20 per person including refreshments. Pre Booking Required. For more details see the Abbey Website.
FUTURE EVENTS RENEWING OUR PARISHES - 10 YEARS OF DIVINE RENOVATION look out for details of a wtch party to view a recording of this webinar from 10 April.
INTERNATIONAL PARISH RENEWAL CONFERENCE 6-7 May St Elizabeth of Portugal Parish, Richmond. For more details and to request a place, speak to any of the Parish Leadership Team or visit cathloicrichmond.org.renewal.
CELEBRATE WEBINARS CONFIDENT PARENTING IN A WORLD OF SCREENS - 29 April 8.00pm RAISING TEENAGERS IN A CATHOLIC FAMILY - 2 June 8.00pm Look out for details of how to join.
CELEBRATE FESTIVAL 15 - 19 August 2026 at Worth School Sussex. A Catholic Family Festival - an opportunity to share faith, friendship and worship. For more details visit https://www.celebratefestival.org/