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: Jude Sean Thompson, Paul Hawkesworth, Peter Thompson, Josie Tuke, Don Arundale, Eileen Scott
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact John Ridge, 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 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.
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
FUTURE EVENTS
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.
Cake and Bakes sale after Sunday Mass on 29th September in St Benedict's Hall in aid of our Parish. (Donations with ingredient list gratefully received)
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK We are again very grateful for all the donations that made our trip to the MFB last week worthwhile… We took: 120kg of goods, plus £230 in cash and cheques! At a time when the MFB is really challenged to meet the increasing need, every single donation counts and is gratefully received, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH! [The MFB is currently having to buy in food at a cost of £3,000 per week.] NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. 17th SEPT, DEADLINE for DONATIONS: MON. 16th SEPT. 12 NOON 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?
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT Thank you for all the donations which were delivered to MAP in August. Paul and I made the trip on the Last Wednesday of the month. We were able to meet some of the Asylum seekers in Middlesbrough who are replacing those who have been able to move to other towns because they have achieved ‘Remain Status’ We got the impression that there was a number of families with children of variable ages. We asked the staff who work as volunteers what’s needed. The Avenue Centre has limited storage of soft toys which can be given as an individual present. So I am hoping to receive donations of those toys immediately and have brought forward the delivery date to SEPT 18th. This replaces Sept 25th.Usual donations of Winter clothes, Bedding and Kitchen equipment can also be left in The Old Summer House. Ring 01439788563 for further details. Thank you to those who have already responded. Much appreciated. Mary Sturges
SYCAMORE Interested in discovering more about your faith? Would you like to find out more about Catholicism? Come join Zaccheus in climbing the Sycamore Tree to meet Jesus. Sessions Thursdays 10.15 or Fridays 7.00pm in the Parish Hall. Sessions start on Thursday 19 September. CATHOLIC PARISH SUMMIT REVISITED A chance to see the keynote talks from this event last June. Saturday 14 September: 3.00pm The Spirit hovered over the Waters by Fr Matthias Thelen