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: Sarah Elizabeth Ann Raynar, Kath Thompson, John Marsh, Chris Garland
Anniversaries: Andrew Cornforth, Esther Mary Ward, Mary Searson
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.
AMPLEFORTH ABBEY
The new Tea Room, Visitor Centre and Shop opened to the public on Friday 22 March. There are openings for work as a Volunteer. Full training and support are given.
If you are interested, please speak to Fr Kentigern.
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.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 17 April: Divine Renovation Webinar – Parish Hall 7.00pm
Monday 22 April: Finance Committee Meeting – Parish Hall 7.00pm
LITURGY & WORSHIP – (Coordinators Clare Lally & Fr Kentigern)
MUSIC SURVEY
Our survey about music at Mass closes on Friday 19 April. You can still contribute either by contacting the Parish Office for an online form or by using one of the printed forms in the Hall or church. Everyone’s views are valued.
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.
The Monday group meets again on 15 April.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY
Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
CATHOLIC PARISHES SUMMIT
This amazing event celebrating 10 years of focus on becoming “Missionary Disciples” takes place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (12, 13 & 14 June) in Harrogate. Catholics from all over the world will be present. We have 15 places reserved (and paid for) for our Parish. About 7 places still remain. If you would like to attend, please sign the sheet in the Hall. For more details please speak to Fr Kentigern. Contributions towards the cost of the tickets would be gratefully received.
Deadline for applications Monday 29 April.
SYCAMORE
The Course continues. ALL WELCOME TO EXPLORE THEIR FAITH.
Thursday 18 April 10.15am: Session 19 – How to Pray
Friday 19 April 7.00pm: Session 16 – Forgiveness, Healing and Mission
Saturday 20 April 3.00pm: Session 18 – The Social Teaching of the Catholic Church
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
LENTEN LUNCH NEWS
A big thank you to all those who helped set up, provide soup and clear away at each of the Lent soup lunches. We also appreciate everyone who came along to enjoy the soups and the company. A total of £306.46 was raised to be divided between Middlesbrough foodbank, Ukrainian Red Cross, Mary's meals, SVP and the CAFOD Israeli-Palestinian Crisis appeal.
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
CAFOD
Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (Middlesbrough)
The next delivery to MAP will be on Wed April 24th. There will not be a delivery in May.
Please leave donations in The Old Summer House. Mary Sturges
MARY CECILIA WINDER
Madelaine Forsyth would like to raise a permanent memorial to this former teacher in our Primary School. If you would like to contribute, please contact her: [email protected]
SVP
Do you feel a calling to help those in need? Would you like to do so with like minded people in the local area? Perhaps you could consider joining the Ampleforth SVP Group.
For more information pick up the leaflets at the back of the church or speak to Mary Borrett.
MARY’S MEALS
Conflict, drought and displacement have created an escalating hunger crisis which is a threat to millions of people in Ethiopia. Mary’s Meals are hosting a special FREE online session where our founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow will share more about this under-reported crisis on Tuesday the 16th of April at 7pm. Hear live from Magnus and our colleagues about the people they met on their recent visit to Tigray, the need in the region and the ways that Mary’s Meals hopes to urgently expand our programme. We hope you can join us and find out more about how you can play a part in stopping this crisis in its tracks. For more info and to reserve your free ticket please go to Charity events | Mary's Meals UK (marysmeals.org.uk)
Please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk to access our new Pray in May resources and find out more about our Crisis in Ethiopia appeal. Thank you!
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK
Thank you so much for your kindness in contributing to this month’s delivery!
Tracey and her team were again very grateful, donations of goods and cash/cheques having dropped considerably overall due to the financial pressures people are experiencing!
NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 7th MAY 24
DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 9.30am on the TUESDAY, as Monday is a Bank Holiday.
Please help if 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?
