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: James Daly, Mary Whitehead
Anniversaries: Sidney Utley, Helena Thompson, Margaret Firth, Mary Lorigan, Vincent Feghali, Tricia Walker, Fr Francis Dobson 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.
EPIPHANY BRING AND SHARE LUNCH AND CAROL SERVICE Sunday 5 January 12.00pm onwards
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.Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
SYCAMORE Restarts with Session 10, The Power of Love. Thursday 9 January 10.15am and Friday 10 January 7.00pm
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.
LITTLE LAMBS A new initiative for Mum’s and Toddlers. A Chance to meet, play, talk, share refreshments all in a Christian Context with a little prayer and worship. First Session: Thursday 9 January, 1.30 – 3.00pm in the Village Hall.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK EPIPHANY APPEAL We can’t offer Gold Frankincense or Myrrh but let us offer what we can. NEXT DELIVERY -TUES. 7th JANUARY with the DEADLINE for DONATIONS- 12 NOON- MON. 6th
SOCIAL & FELLOWSHIP GROUP There will be an open meeting on Thursday January 9th at St Benedict’s Hall at 7.30 pm. If you’d like to offer ideas, contribute or hear what we’re planning please come along.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT 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.