Fr Kentigern hopes to be regularly available to parishioners on site Tuesdays 11.00am–12.30pm Thursdays from Mass–12.30pm (Not 21st Oct) Saturdays10.00am–12.30pm inc Confessions Saturdays
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday when the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his charity for world mission. Please support Missio in helping missionaries to work alongside communities throughout the world that are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief. Join in on this special day, that unites Catholics all over the world in prayer and celebration of our Church’s mission to share God’s love with all people. Please call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit Missio’s website to give a single gift, set up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your donation, if possible: missio.org.uk
MISSIO RED BOX COLLECTION Box holders can leave their boxes at the back of the church for annual collection. Sophie Tyrrell (s.millward753@btinternet.com) will empty boxes, relabel, and return to church porch for you to take home again. Or you can donate online at Missio or send a cheque to Missio, 23 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1NU or call 0207 821 9755. Contact Sophie If you would like a red box. Thank you for your generosity
CAKE SALE There will be a cake/quiche sale at Our Lady and St Benedict at 11.00am after mass on Sunday 24 October, in aid of MISSIO. Please bring CASH!
On 7th October two years ago, Robert Toone had a large tumour removed from between his heart and lung. It was a worrying time but in the end all was well and he’s been fine ever since. To incentivise himself to stay fit and healthy, the day after the operation he impulsively booked onto the Majorca Half Ironman for 2020. Luckily it kept on getting postponed and he is (finally) in some sort of shape to do it, although it will still be a huge challenge for him …... although not quite as hard as David Walsh! It will take place this Saturday 16th October, 2 years and 9 days after his op. He is hoping to raise money for a match funding campaign for Youth 2000. A generous donor has offered to double any donations (up to £17,500) because we need funds to pay salaries to keep this much needed work and ministry going and continue to reach young people from around the UK. Justgiving page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/robert-toone5
The World Community of Christian Meditation invite you to join the Ampleforth group each Monday afternoon at 2pm in The Village Hall for a simple still silent 30 minutes of Meditation. No previous experience needed and a warm welcome is extended to all. Thank you Mary Sturges 01439 788563
Middlesbrough Food Bank - Regular donations still much appreciated.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sunday 24 October: Cake Sale in aid of MISSIO Please bring CASH! Sunday 24th October 2.00pm: Mass to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the death of St John of Beverley. Celebrated by the Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Rev Terence Patrick Drainey. Beverley Minster. You are warmly invited, no booking required. Monday 25th October 11.30am: Memorial Mass for Fr Alban Crossley OSB at Ampleforth Abbey. Tuesday 2nd November at 12noon: Feast of All Souls, there will be a special Mass for all the deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons of the Diocese at the Middlesbrough Cathedral. Sunday 7th November: Baptism of Una Devanney at 10am Mass. Sunday 7th November at 5pm: Mass in Middlesbrough Cathedral. for all who have died in the pandemic and in thanks for medical staff, care workers and family members who have accompanied and assisted them in the last moments of their lives. Sunday 14th November: 10.50am Ecumenical Remembrance Service St Hilda’s.
First Communion Preparation: Session 4 Sat 23rd Oct 10.00am or Wed 27th Oct 6.45pm Session 5 Sat 30th Oct 10.00am or Wed 3rd Nov 6.45pm Session 6 Sat 6th Nov 10.00am or Wed 10th Nov 6.45pm Session 7 Sat 13th Nov 10.00am or Wed 17th Nov 6.45pm