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: Jack Horner, Vincent Burns
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact 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.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers in St Benedict’s Hall each Monday at 2pm, Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm. The Groups will begin again on Monday 9 September.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
ADVANCE WARNING
14-30 August Fr Kentigern will be taking his annual vacation. (Thank you for the kind offers of lifts). Fr Bernard will be providing all Pastoral Care and Services.
3-5 September, office closed.
FUTURE EVENTS
Tuesday 3 September: Tea Party for families of Primary School New Starters.
PARISH AND SCHOOL HOG ROAST will be at the school on Sunday 15th September 12 pm. Veggie option too. There will be a bottle tombola, and a lucky dip for children (bring your spare change). Bring a salad or a dessert to share. Bottle donations in box at back of church please. It should be a great community event! To book your FREE tickets please use the following link or speak to Tracey in the Office.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham, which is on 21-22 September 2024. The closing date for anyone interested is 27 August. For a booking form, please contact Dawn Cummings at [email protected]
Inspirational Day for Ministers of Holy Communion and the Word – Scarborough – 19 October.
Please sign the sheet to book your place. ALL are encouraged to participate, but especially those requiring Commissioning.
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK are currently having to buy in food at a cost of £3,000 per week. Are you able to support? Donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL! NEXT DELIVERY IS TUES. 17th SEPT, DEADLINE for DONATIONS IS MON. 16th SEPT. 12N
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
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT Autumn delivery suggested for Wednesday August 28th 2024.
Could you Support Youth 2000 this August? From Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August, Youth 2000 will be returning to Ampleforth for their annual Summer Festival. To free up beds so that as many young people as possible can attend, they are looking for people who would be willing to host 1+ priest or religious over the weekend. All their meals will be provided, they just need somewhere to rest at night. If you are able to host please could you send an email to [email protected] or get in touch with Amanda Toone. Many thanks.
REQUEST FOR CAKES Also, as usual, there will be a cake stall at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The money generated from this is used to subsidise places for the young people. If you are able to bake some cakes, Youth 2000 would be enormously grateful. Please do get in touch with Amanda Toone on [email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD This takes a break for the Summer and will begin again on Sunday 8 September. At the back of the church there are activity packs for children. LOOKING FOR A LATE CATHOLIC GAP YEAR? Castlerigg Manor (the Diocese of Lancaster retreat centre, located in the Lake District) are still looking for young people 18-22 to join their youth ministry in internship scheme. The scheme provides comprehensive training and experience as well as accommodation and food for the year, and a stipend each week. Anyone who is interested can check out castleriggmanor.com > join the team, or Email Jack Regan – [email protected]