Archive September 2006

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Sunday 24th September 2006 - 25th Sunday of the Year

SAINTS THIS WEEK
St Vincent de Paul was born in Gascony in France in 1581. He eventually completed his studies, was ordained priest, and became parish priest in Paris. He founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) to form future priests and to care for the poor. With the help of Saint Louise de Marillac he founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity. He died in Paris in 1660. Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael - Archangels. The liturgical cult of the angels is first known in the East in the fifth century; that of St Michael had spread to the West by the sixth. The angels had, however been a very conscious part of the Christian tradition from the earliest times. Christians and angels were considered as intimately associated in the worship of God.

Many Thanks We have received letters of thanks from CAFOD for our donation n respect of the Middle East Emergency Appeal and from The Apostleship of the Sea for our donation for the 2006 Sea Sunday Collection.

Personal Assistant (Bishop’s Office)

The Bishop’s Office needs a personal Assistant, this is a full-time post. (Job sharing may be available for suitable applicants). Further details are on a poster displayed at the back of Church.

Deanery Meeting - Please note that there is to be a follow-up meeting at St Robert’s on Wednesday 4 October at 7.00pm.

Association of the Eucharist

A Day of Reflection and Meeting, led by Fr W O’Gorman, will he held at St Joseph’s Parish Centre Gateshead on Saturday 7 October, 10.30 – 3.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Posters giving more details about this Meeting and the aims of the Association are at the back Church.

Church Music Association

The 2006 Choirs Festival is on Saturday 21 October in St Mary's Cathedral. Rehearsal starts at 11.00am, Mass at 4.00pm. Details about this and where to obtain the music booklets are on a poster at the back of Church.

World Mental Health Day - October 10th

Details of websites and contact telephone numbers which gives information regarding this day are displayed at the back of Church.

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Sunday 17th September 2006 - 24th Sunday of the Year

SAINTS THIS WEEK
St Matthew, apostle and evangelist He was a farmer of taxes for the Roman government at Capernaum, and Christ called him from his desk to be an apostle. The authorship of the First Gospel is traditionally ascribed to him, but nothing else is known of his subsequent career. Various references state that he was eventually martyred in Ethiopia, in Persia, or elsewhere but no reliance can be placed on any of them. In art his symbol is a man with wings.

Ecumenical Trip - Saturday 23rd September

For all those who are going on this trip the bus will be picking up at 10.30am from St Bedes. A packed lunch will be necessary.

Confirmation Thursday 16 November

Year 8 and 9 students who wish to be Confirmed are asked to inform Fr O’Keefe by Sunday 24 September. There will be 7 sessions, lasting approximately 1 hour, beginning on Sunday 1 October, 6pm in the Meeting Room at St Joseph’s

Celebrating the Mass

Three evenings looking at the Mass led by Father Adrian Dixon:

Helping young people understand Mass
Planning music for Sunday and Children’s Masses
Spirituality and the Mass

These will be held at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Gateshead on Mondays 9, 16 and 23 October 7.00 - 9.00pm. There is a poster at the back of Church giving more details.

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Sunday 10th September 2006 - 23rd Sunday of the Year

Bible alive

The September issue of Bible alive is now on sale in the repository price £1.95.

Day of Reflection - Breaking the Word

This will be at Ushaw College on Saturday 23rd September between 10.30am - 4.30pm and will be led by Christine Dodd. There is a poster at the back of Church giving more details. You will need to provide your own packed lunch.

Confirmation Thursday 16 November

Year 8 and 9 students who wish to be Confirmed are asked to inform Fr O’Keefe by Sunday 24th September. There will be 7 sessions, lasting approximately 1 hour, beginning on Sunday 1 October, 6pm in the Meeting Room at St Joseph’s.

Justice and Peace

There will be a Peace Gathering at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 23rd September from 1.00pm till 2.00pm. The Keynote speaker will be Pat Gaffney who is the General Secretary of Pax Christi UK.

“FAYRE” TIME APPROACHES!!

More and new helpers, also fresh ideas are really needed.
Please come to a meeting on Tuesday 12th September 7pm in the Parish Meeting Room.

YOU can make a difference. Refreshments provided.

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Sunday 3rd September 2006 - 22nd Sunday of the Year

SAINTS THIS WEEK
St Cuthbert: Patron of the Diocese. He was born in 634 in Northumberland and was a shepherd before becoming a monk. He undertook long journeys on horseback into the remotest parts of the country between Berwick and Galloway keeping the spirit of Christianity alive amongst the scattered villages. In 664 he went to Lindisfarne and extended his work into Northumberland and Durham. In 676 he retired to Farne where lived until he was called to be Bishop of Hexham in 684. He was Bishop for only two years when he withdrew to his retreat on Farne where he died. He was buried at Lindisfarne but after Viking raids his remains were removed and found their final resting place in Durham Cathedral.

Confirmation - Thursday 16 November

Heritage Open Days—8th, 9th and 10th September

St Dominic’s Priory Church on New Bridge Street is opening its doors for the Heritage Days from 2pm until 5pm. Attractions will be guided tours, organ recitals and a display of historic items. Admission free. A poster is on display at the back of Church giving more details.

Youth Ministry Conference

All parishioners (both adults and young adults 16+) are welcome to the Diocesan Conference on Youth Ministry which takes place on Saturday 7 October at La Sagesse High School. The theme is ‘Walking the Journey’ and the keynote speaker is David Payne, the Director of CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration). Please come along and take this opportunity to reflect on how, in our parishes, we can best journey with young people and carry out with them our mission in Church. A poster is at the back of Church with more details

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies 2006-2007

The CCRS course ,comprising 8 modules commences this Autumn. This course is available for catechists, lay leaders, serving teachers in Catholic and other schools and for teachers in training preparing to take up posts in Catholic schools. Further details are at the back of Church

Mass Intentions

Just a note to say that there are now no Intentions (other than some for specific dates) in our Mass Register.

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