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.
Anniversaries: Henriette Garbutt, Robert Brown, Christopher Wright, Fr Jonathan Cotton OSB
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact John Ridge: [email protected], 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 We are meeting again on Monday 13th at 2pm - 3pm in St Ben’s Hall: contact Mary Sturges Thursday 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. All contributions to these costs will be gratefully received,
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030. or to the Sudan Crisis Appeal: cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal or call: 0808 58 588 85.
ASSISTED SUICIDE We can still defeat assisted suicide! There is a clear path toward the assisted suicide Bill being defeated at Third Reading. Early analysis shows that at least 36 MPs supported the Bill but have concerns that mean they may vote NO at later stages. Just 28 MPs switching their stance to NO would ensure it is defeated at Third Reading. We need MPs to know that their constituents want them to vote NO at Third Reading. Please take action now and visit www.righttolife.org.uk/ASvote to find out how your MP voted and ask them to vote against the Bill at Third Reading.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK Thank you for all your contributions to the Epiphany Delivery. I’m afraid the stats aren’t great… GOODS: 67.4kg. CASH: £10 NEXT MFB DELIVERY: TUES. FEB.11th, DEADLINE: MON. 10th - 12 NOON
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT Next Delivery: Wednesday, January 29th. Delivery of winter clothes shoes, boots for adults and children. Bedding including pillows, duvets, covers and sheets. Kitchen tools, pans and dining items. Small toys, soft cuddly toys, travel bags and suitcases. Please offer all these donations in the best possible condition. These are received with such gratitude and the best possible smiles. Cottage open from Saturday 25th more info Mary S 01439788563 As ever Thank YOU.
SYCAMORE Session Eleven: The Light of Christ Thursday 16 January, 10.15am and Friday 17 January 7.00pm in St Benedict’s Hall. All Welcome
MISSION TO MALAWI Maria Toone will shortly be travelling to Malawi to work with the Jacaranda Foundation. If you would like to support her efforts you can donate using the following website, https://www.jacarandafoundation.org/donate or by using our digital collection plate. CAFOD EVENT A Year of Hope: An Introduction to the Jubilee Year with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? Catholic talk show host and author Nana Churcher, and CAFOD’s Simon Giarchi will be hosting Fr Jan Nowotnik (Director of Mission for the Bishop’s Conference), Christine Allen (CAFOD’s Director) and Kayode Akintola (CAFOD’s Head of Africa) and more for a lively start to the Jubilee. With a special appearance by Catholic band Ooberfuse. Saturday 18 Jan, 10:30am-midday, online. All welcome. Register here for free: cafod.org.uk/jubilee