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: Paul Moore, Maire Channer, Peter Chase, Norma Bobbin, Peter Ticehurst
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.
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
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)
Thursday 3 October – Divine Renovation Webinar – Tilling the Soil, Ministry to Families and Children. Watch with Fr Kentigern 10.15am St Benedict’s Hall.
Thursday 3 October – Pilgrimage to the Abbey Marian Garden, led by the children of our School. Meet at School at 1.15pm or at the Marian Garden at 2.00pm
Friday 4 October – 6.30pm Gilling East Harvest Festival Service and Supper
Friday 11 October – 6.30pm Ampleforth Harvest Festival Service and Supper
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November: Parish Visitation by Abbot Robert. He will celebrate the weekend Masses and meet with parishioners.
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?
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT Thank you for all the donations which were delivered to MAP in September.
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.
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.
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.
Mass Times in the local area:
Sat 6.00pm Vigil Mass – Our Lady & St Benedict
Sun 9.00am - St Mary’s Helmsley Sun 9.30am - Ampleforth Abbey Sun 10.00am - Our Lady & St Benedict Sun 10.30am - Our Lady & St Chad, Kirkbymoorside Sun 11.15am - Ampleforth College (Term Time Only) Sun 12.00pm - Stanbrook Abbey