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: Margaret Mary Firth, Vincent Feghali, Tricia Walker, Fr Francis Dobson OSB, Henriette 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.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sunday 7 January: Epiphany Bring & Share Lunch Weekend 20/21 January: Visitation by Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey
LITURGY & WORSHIP - (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)
Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____)
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION 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. Bring your own packed lunch. There is no cost for the day.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
EPIPHANY BRING & SHARE LUNCH Sunday 7th January after Mass. Continue the celebrations and enjoy getting together to share a dish and/or drink, and a quiz and ‘bran’ tub for children! Sheet at the back to sign up for numbers and to see what others are bringing. We look forward to seeing you all!
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
CRIB OFFERINGS AND OTHER THINGS This year all Crib Offerings will be sent to Friends of the Holy Land. There is also opportunity to continue supporting ABCD Bethlehem.
WINTER WARM SPACES Ampleforth Warm Winter Spaces start again after Christmas on January 10th 12.00 – 3.00pm in Ampleforth Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a simple meal, try your hand at knitting, join in a board game or just chat with friends over tea and cake. No pre- booking required, free entry. Transport can be provided. For more information contact Mary on 07732 786643.
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK NEXT DELIVERY: TUESDAY JAN.9th ’24 DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: MON JAN 8th -12 NOON EPIPHANY SUNDAY would be a great opportunity to bring donations, including surplus Christmas goodies! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING! METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (MIDDLESBROUGH) Middlesbrough Asylum Project continues to support over 600 people who are seeking assistance. Some are making progress in reordering their stability, others continue to be ‘in transit’. Both groups have particular needs. We were asked to remember that suitcases, rucksacks, travel bags etc are requested to act as storage and to be used as they move to other situations. Those who are attempting to establish a ‘home’ for themselves, and children request household items. Both groups. need seasonal clothes, shoes. Also, those ‘extra ‘gifts that lift their individual self-worth and bring joy. We were able to take a variety of such gifts through a donation of items created by Jeanette Green and her family. Attractively recovered empty tins were in great demand! Thank you. Please leave contributions in OSH by Tues Jan 23rd for delivery Jan 24th.