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: Fr Jonathan Cotton OSB
Anniversaries: Mollie Weld, Molly Bergin
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 Weekend 20/21 January: Visitation by Bishop Terence Patrick Drainey Wednesday 14 February: Ash Wednesday Fridays in Lent: Mass followed by Soup Lunch Wednesday 28 February: Divine Renovation Webinar – 7.00pm Parish Hall
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.
SYCAMORE Sessions begin again with Session 9: Finding True Freedom - Thursday 25 January 10.15, Friday 26 January 7.00pm, Saturday 27 January 3.00pm. ALL WELCOME to explore your faith.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
SATURDAY SOCIAL Refreshments after Saturday Mass on Saturday 20th January in St Benedict's Hall. Come along and meet your fellow parishioners AND ALSO the Bishop who will be visiting that weekend!
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.
WINTER WARM SPACES Ampleforth Warm Winter Spaces started again after Christmas on 10 January 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.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK The first delivery of 2024 got off to good start this week! We took up £170 in cash and cheques and 130.60kg in goods! Thank you so much for making our trip worthwhile and thanks too from Tracey, the MFB manager! Tracey was very grateful and wrote: ‘’Thank you again to all of you for your support. Last year we fed over 15,000 people so your donations really do make a massive difference.’’ We were really struck, as always, by how hard Tracey works, and the volunteers too, and how much responsibility she carries.
NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 6th FEB. DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 12 NOON MON. 5th PLEASE LET’S DO ALL WE CAN TO HELP IN THESE BLEAK WINTER MONTHS! A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY... WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (MIDDLESBROUGH) Middlesbrough Asylum Project continues to support over 600 people who are seeking assistance. Please leave contributions in OSH by Tues Jan 23rd for delivery Jan 24th.
LEPRA APPEAL – 27/28 January Thank you for supporting Lepra during our centenary year in 2024. 100 years of research and innovative care has helped us find new treatments to break the cycle of physical, social, economic and psychological harm associated with leprosy and lymphatic filariasis. Your kindness and generosity will help us continue to detect and treat over 35,000 vulnerable people every year and reach over 2.4 million people with vital health information and education. Click here to watch Lepra’s World Leprosy Day 2024 video Click here to watch Lepra’s Faith Appeal Presentation SPECIAL EVENT On Friday 1 March the Ampleforth Society and Ampleforth College is hosting an event run by the Catholic Union of Great Britain. Lord Deben (John Gummer) will be giving a lecture on “The Gospel Imperative for Climate Action.” The lecture runs from 7.00 – 8.00pm and will be followed by a drinks reception. See the posters for more details and contact the Ampleforth Society Website for tickets.