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: Charles Shirtcliffe
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 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, see information leaflets in the Hall or look at our website in Fees & Donations section.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Gathers each Monday in St Benedict’s Hall at 2pm, and on Thursdays via Zoom at 8pm. Starts again from Monday 9 September.
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
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
FUTURE EVENTS
Refreshments after Saturday Mass on 31st August in St Benedict’s hall. Come along and meet your fellow parishioners!
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 12pm. 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 the 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 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parish-hog-roast-tickets-938325987287
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.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD This returns after its Summer Break on Sunday 8 September
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. Thursday 5 September: 10.15am Darkness upon the Face of the Deep by Hannah Vaughan-Spruce Friday 6 September: 7.00pm Let there be light by Fr James Mallon Saturday 7 September: 3.00pm Lights to Govern the Day and Night by Michelle Moran Thursday 12 September: 140.15am Made in God’s Image by Sr Miriam James Heidland Friday 13 September: 7.00pm Be Fruitful and Multiply by Rev Stephen Foster Saturday 14 September: 3.00pm The Spirit hovered over the Waters by Fr Matthias Thelen
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]