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: Laura McAleenan, John Marshall, Robin Ventress, Peter Wallace
Anniversaries: Henriette Garbutt, Robert Brown
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 The Monday Group resumes 12 January 2026 The Thursday Group resumes 15 January 2026 Meets each week: Mondays at 2pm - 3pm in St Ben’s 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. Thanks to some recent generous donations we have raised £3092.17. All donations gratefully received.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY Mr Wilding has rejoined the team of lay chaplains at York Hospital. He has produced an information sheet about this ministry, including details of how to contact a chaplain and arrange a visit to a loved one in hospital. You will find these notes at the back of church.
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.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT -MAP The next general collection will be delivered in FEBRUARY. They really are ‘Doing the little they can for the person in front of them and doing it well’ Thank you for your support. Mary Sturges [email protected] 01439788563
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK We hope you will be able to continue to support the MFB and will want to put this date in your diary! FIRST DELIVERY of 2026: TUES. 13th JANUARY DEADLINE for DONATIONS: MON. JAN. 12th at 12 NOON Food stocks are soon depleted over the Christmas holiday period, both in people’s homes, and at the MFB, so it would be great to give them a boost and as well as HOPE, in the NEW YEAR!
If you have any surplus food, toiletries etc and Christmas goodies, please bring them to the Epiphany Bring and Share Lunch at 12.00pm on Sunday 4 January at St Benedict’s Church Hall.
Otherwise donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL!
Please remember, every donation counts and is gratefully received, as are all donations made online or by other means direct to the MFB. …so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
PPS 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?
PARKING Could I encourage as many as possible on Saturday Evening or Sunday Morning to use the parking available off St Hilda’s Walk – below the allotments or in the Doctor’s Surgery. This will help to prevent the congestion building up on West End during the weekend.
THE CHURCH OF ST HILDA AND THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND ST BENEDICT
Rev James & Fr Kentigern invite you to join them for
COMMUNITY PRAYERS 10.00am
Monday 19 January – Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 2 February – Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 16 February – St Hilda Followed by refreshments and fellowship ALL WELCOME
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 11 January: 3.00pm Epiphanytide Carol Service Sunday 25 January: 4.00pm Christian Unity Week Service - Gilling Saturday 7 February: 11.00am Peter Wallace Memorial Mass
Please support Sue Walsh as she does a cold-water swim every day in January to raise money for the Christian charity Rachel's Vineyard. Sue has worked as a volunteer for RV for 15 yrs. Donations can be made by following the link below.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY If you would like to learn more about the work of the SVP or how to become a member then please join us for a Zoom information session on one of the following dates: Monday 2nd February 11a.m. – 12 noon, Tuesday 3rd February 7p.m. – 8p.m., Thursday 5th February 4p.m.-5p.m. To receive a link please email Teresa O’Hagan [email protected] with the date and time you prefer. Patricia Nobbs Middlesbrough SVP Central Council President
COFFEE AND CRAFTING Will begin again on Thursday 8 January 10.15am - 12.30pm St Benedict's Church Hall Join us for creativity and community
WINTER WARM SPACES In Ampleforth Village Hall - Wednesdays, 12.00 - 2.00pm 7 & 21 January; 4 & 25 February An opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones in a warm and welcoming environment. Enjoy a light lunch, tea and cake. Dietary requirements catered for. EVERYONE WELCOME. No pre-booking required. No charge, a voluntary donation will be gratefully received. Transport can be arranged, call Mary in advance on 07732 786643
ALPHA was great... What's next? JOIN US ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LORD'S PRAYER Prayer Course exploring: Why pray? Adoration Petition Intercession Unanswered Prayer Contemplation Listening Spritual Welfare STARTS 21 January TIME 7.00pm VENUE St Benedict's Church Hall Fortnightly (16 Sessions) ALL WELCOME - WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO PRAYER OR LOKING TO GO DEEPER For more information, or to join the Whatsapp, contact Dawn: 07731 828930
THE WELL A Day of Reflection for Catechists Diocese of Middlesbrough Adult Faith Formastion Join us for a day of teaching, discussion, reflection and encouragement. Saturday 31 January 10.30am - 3.00pm Parish Hall of Our Lady's Catholic Church, York YO24 3DX
Bring your own lunch, refreshments provided.
A Passion Play NIGHT FALLS by Paul Birch Presented by The Riding Lights Theatre Company St Mary's Cathedral, Middlesbrough Thursday 26 February 7.30pm Tickets £15 or £10 01642 597750 www.ticketsource.co.uk/middlesbroughcathedral