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: Betty Garbutt, Mary Fox, Anna Rujar Fernandes, Vin Fox
Anniversaries: Mary Greasley, Fr David Morland OSB, Gwen Scully, John Christopher Davies
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 15 October: Baby Loss Awareness Week Service – St Hilda’s 3.00pm Wednesday 18 October: Primary School Pilgrimage to Marian Prayer Garden – meet at School at 1.15pm. Service begins at 2.00pm, followed by Tea at School. Friday 20 October: Ampleforth Harvest Festival Service 6.30pm Sunday 22 October: World Mission Sunday Oswaldkirk Community Lunch – see posters for details Saturday 28 October: CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR on this night Thursday 2 November: All Souls Service 7.00pm at St Hilda’s Friday 10 November: Joint Schools Remembrance Service – details to come Sunday 12 November: MASS AT 9.30am, Remembrance Service at St Hilda’s
Discipleship & Formation – (Coordinators Dominic Carter & _____)
SYCAMORE Are you enquiring about the Christian Faith? Would you like to deepen your knowledge of the Faith? Then, like Zacchaeus in the Gospel, you are invited to climb a SYCAMORE to try and catch a glimpse of Jesus. Taster Sessions “The Search for Happiness” with Fr Kentigern in St Benedict’s Hall: Thursday 26 October 10.15am or Friday 27 October 7.00pm or Saturday 28 October 3.00pm
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.
EXPERIENCES OF PRAYER After the success of the Lent Course, would there be interest in setting up regular groups to experience the various forms of prayer? Please speak to the Coordinator for more details.
LITURGY & WORSHIP - (Coordinators Clare Lally & David Cragg-James)
OCTOBER PILGRIMAGE All are invited to join with the children of our Primary School on pilgrimage to the Ampleforth Marian Garden on Wednesday 18 October. Meet at School at 1.15pm or at the Marian Garden at 2.00pm. Return to School for Tea.
FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL – (Coordinators Jennie & Greg Black)
OSWALDKIRK COMMUNITY LUNCH 12pm Sunday 22nd October Oswaldkirk Village Hall EVERYONE WELCOME Adults- £18 Children 6-12 years - £6 Children 5 & under - FREE Wendy Skilbeck - 01439 788501 or Helen Goodman - 01439 788401 In Aid of St. Oswald’s Church RAFFLE – DONATIONS FOR RAFFLE WELCOMED
EVANGELISATION, OUTREACH & MISSION – (Coordinators Robert Toone & ______)
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – MISSIO RED BOXES World Mission Sunday is on 22 October. It’s time for Missio Red Box holders to return them for emptying. Anyone who would like to join this scheme please contact Sophie Tyrrell or speak to her at Church. s.millward753@btinternet.com
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK HARVEST FESTIVAL APPEAL NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. OCTOBER 17th but … DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: 1.00pm- SUN. 15th OCTOBER LET’S MAKE THIS A BUMPER HARVEST!
HELP & SUPPORT UKRAINE Next meeting: Wednesday 18 October 2023, 7.00pm. ALL WELCOME.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT (Middlesbrough) It has been decided to deliver donations of bedding, kitchen utensils, saucepans, frying pans, winter clothes, shoes, trainers, children’s clothes and toys. Next delivery OCTOBER 25th Please leave donations, in the cottage at the gate, of The O.S House Many thanks, Mary
CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal – Harvest Collection Thank you for your generous donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal. Together, we are supporting local experts like Dr Nasha in Pakistan to get help to families and communities when they need it most. It’s not too late to give online at cafod.org.uk