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: Norah Casey

Anniversaries: Fr Keith Hutchinson, Betty Brown
 
HOME COMMUNIONS
If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact John Ridge: [email protected], 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.

FUTURE EVENTS
  • Friday 11 October – 6.30pm Ampleforth Harvest Festival Service and Supper
  • Weekend 26/27 October – CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT
  • Sunday 27 October – 2.30pm Service of Rosary and Hymns
  • Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November: Parish Visitation by Abbot Robert. He will celebrate the weekend Masses and meet with parishioners.
  • Sunday 3 November – 5.00pm All Souls Service.
  • Sunday 10 November – Remembrance Sunday. Mass will be at 9.00am followed by the Act of Remembrance which we will host.
  • Monday 11 November – School Act of Remembrance 10.30am at St Hilda’s.
  • 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.
  • Please remember to return you Fast Day Envelopes.
  • METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT
  • Thank you for all the donations which were delivered to MAP in September.
 
 
MIDDLESBROUGH FOOD BANK
Thank you for all the generous donations delivered on Tuesday 17 September.
October is the Harvest Festival Appeal.
Delivery Date: Tuesday 15 October.
Deadline for Donations: 12.00noon Monday 14 October.
Donations can be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church.
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?

FABRIC PROJECTS
Please see the notices in the Parish Hall and church noticeboard giving details of forthcoming Fabric Projects to enhance the safety, security and welcome of the Parish Estate. There is opportunity to assist in covering the cost of these projects. Thank you for your amazing generosity. Work will take place in the Hall on Monday 21 October. Works on the Drive will begin on Monday 28 October. There will be no access from the northern entry during the works. Entrance will be through the cemetery only.

LITURGICAL BOOKS
At the beginning of Advent we have to begin using a new translation of the Readings for Mass and other Services. This means the purchase of new books. Interested parishioners are invited to assist with the cost of these and to sponsor books or have a share in sponsorship. Notices with further details can be found on the church noticeboard and in the Parish Hall. Thank you for your amazing generosity.

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
#RedWednesday – 20th November 2024
Your support over the years means that #RedWednesday is now a significant voice for persecuted Christians around the world. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is extremely grateful for your support.
This year’s focus is on Christian children who are displaced and suffering due to targeted violence. In coming weeks, you will receive information about how your parish can get involved – so please watch for ACN’s PARISH Red Alert envelope!
As a Thank You, ACN would like to offer you a 25% discount on non-sale trading products. To request the discount code for ACN’s website shop, email [email protected] OR phone 0345 241 6068. Invoicing is available for phone orders over £50. All parish orders must be to the parish address.
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MISSIO RED BOXES
Please could all Red Box Holders leave them at the back of the church to be collected, emptied, and returned. Thank you.