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: Alison Millen
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 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. The Groups restart 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
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJECT URGENT APPEAL A new intake of Asylum seekers has arrived in Middlesbrough and there is urgent need for items to assist in setting up home and to provide equipment for children to attend school. Can you help? Donations can be left at the Old Summerhouse. Please speak to Mary Sturges for more details.
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?
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.
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.
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 7 September: 3.00pm Lights to Govern the Day and Night by Michelle Moran Thursday 12 September: 10.15am 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