Document 6558644

R.C. Parish of the Sacred Heart,
Parish Priest: - Father Jim Dunne.
Address: - Sacred Heart Presbytery,
Great North Road, North Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EB
Telephone: (0191) 236 3182
Deacon: John Hawthorne: 243 2379
E-mail: bulletin@sacredheartng.org.uk
Web site: www.sacredheartng.org.uk
Primary School: (0191) 285 2437;
www.stoswalds.newcastle.sch.uk
Hall Bookings: Joan Donnelly: 236 5588.
North Gosforth.
Bulletin
12th October 2014
This Weekend: 28th Sunday of the Year
Saturday 6:30 pm Christina Lynn
Sunday 10:00 am Parishioners
6:30 pm Caroline Downey
Next Weekend: 29th Sunday of the Year
Saturday 6:30 pm Sam Palmer
Sunday 10:00 am Parishioners
6:30 pm Special Int. (J & P O’N)
Feasts & Mass Intentions during the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
St Edward the Confessor
St Callistus
St Teresa of Avila
Weekday
St Ignatius of Antioch
St Luke, Evangelist
10:00 am
8:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
Gordon Tait (J.R.)
Private Intention
Karen McInulty
Elizabeth Milners Intentions
Holy Souls
Peter Regan
Spiritual Programme (These events take place in the day chapel.)
Monday-Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
11:00 - 2:00 pm
7:30 - 9:00 pm
8:00 - 9:00 pm
7:00 - 8:00 pm
5:45 - 6:25 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - for specific times, see rota in porch.
Bible Discussion Group, usually 2nd Tues each month. Next meeting = October 14th.
Prayer Group: Prayer and Praise
‘True Life in God’ Prayer Group, with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession
READERS
ROTAS
EUCH
MIN
10am CHILDREN’S LIT
Anne (Blondie) + Claire
10am SERVERS’ TEAM
A: Gabrielle,Francesca,Millie,Philippa
THIS WEEK
1st READING
2nd READING
PRAYER OF THE
FAITHFUL
6:30pm
M Taylor
A Plant
A Rose
1
CHURCH CLEANING
10:00 am
I Dowden
C Thompson
G Shepherd
6
COUNT
S Cunningham / S Carruthers
6:30 pm
K Hawthorne
C McGrady
W Miller
7
GREETERS
M Ramsay / M Jones
TEA ROTA
C Edge / P Sharpe
10am CHILDREN’S LIT
Sonia + Natalie
COMPOSER OF THE PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: O Donnelly-Wood
READERS
ROTAS
EUCH
MIN
NEXT WEEK
1st READING
2nd READING
PRAYER OF
THE FAITHFUL
6:30pm
D White
J Turley
M Weston
1
CHURCH CLEANING
M Whitehead / J Curry
10:00 am
O Dawodu
P Barton
C Weddell
2
COUNT
M McKenna / C Weddell
6:30 pm
M Potts
A Morley
A Custis
7
GREETERS
J Curry / H Dixon
TEA ROTAS
P Welsh / E Regnard
10am SERVERS’ TEAM
COMPOSER OF THE PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: J Shepherd
Recently Deceased
Anniversaries
Christina Lynn
Caroline Downey
Gordon Tait
Karen McInulty
Peter Regan
John Holmes
Jane Corbett
John Tweddle
Jimmy Bolton
Vincent Burke
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
Please pray for those who are ill, and their carers:
Doreen Duffy
Julie Bowland
Joyce Bolam
Ray Carroll
G Borgonuovo
Tony Murtagh
Brian Nolan
Laura Tokell
Irene Farnel
Kathleen Larsen
Susan Hope
Steve Antcliff
Oliver Roberts (10yrs)
Frank Earl
Julie Yoeart
Pina Bell
Pat White
Eileen Pratt
Margaret Custis
Michelle Wilkinson
Richard (24 yrs)
Malcolm McKeown
Baby Dominic
Norman Anderson
Tom Brewis
Jim McGee
Florence Darby
Dennis Nolan
Don Thomas
John Lant
B: Anya, Zara, Erin, Iris
Congratulations!
This weekend, there are no baptisms/marriages
here.
Last Weekend’s Collection = £441.53.
Many thanks for your continuing support.
This bulletin is also on the parish website. If you do NOT wish someone’s name to appear on the internet, please tell us as soon as possible.
CONFIRMATIONS HERE: OCTOBER
2015 1st COMMUNION PROGRAMME
2014
Fr Jim writes: We are up & running!
Bishop Seamus
will be here on We have some new catechists to help
Tuesday, October 21st (7pm) to offer this with preparing the children. This year,
sacrament to students in high school year 9.
the date of Easter + the school holidays
Remaining Programme:
mean that we need to do three
Sun.Oct 5th: Session 2, hall, 4-6pm.
children’s weekend preparation
Sun. Oct 12th: Away-day, Youth Village.
sessions before Christmas. These are
Sun. Oct 19th: Session 3, hall, 4-6pm.
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the Saturday catechesis in the hall,
10.35-11.35am, plus the liturgy at the
“THE SOURCE”..
The first 3
..is a monthly event at the Cathedral,run Sunday 10am Mass.
by the YMT, for young people, Year 9++. weeke nds w il l be: Oc t.18 / 1 9;
Most of the
It’s a lively hour of music & prayer, then Nov.15/16; Dec 13/14.
food! It’s a sort of “God camp comes to children will be at St Oswald’s. Once
the Cathedral”, with more than 250 the programme starts, the taking part
young people from all over the NE each is compulsory: the Bishop insists that
1st Wednesday, from 7pm, Oct-May. All there be a close link between the
young people welcome. Our own people: children and the parish where the
meet outside Cathedral doors at 6.45pm. Communions take place. At the
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parents’ meeting on Sep 29th, the
catechists introduced them-selves, and
HALL ISSUES
I gave out the timetable for the 9Fr Jim writes: I’ve been asked to remonth run till the Communions (Sat,
mind people... (a) We now have a group
June 13, 2015).
to run the hall, led by Dave Lynn, and all
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problems should be addressed to him
(via me, if you prefer). (b) Children GIFT-AID MEMBERS’ COMMUNICATIONS
enjoy running about after the 10am There are letters from the diocese to
Sunday Mass, but please keep them off each member of the scheme. Please
the stage. Also, small ones should always collect yours from me. Also, we thank
be accompanied into the toilets by an Tom Rivas & the others who do our
adult. Toilet areas are not for playing in; financial work. They keep the place
afloat!
Fr Jim.
some damage has been done recently.
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CAFOD FAMILY FAST THIS WEEKEND
We’ll have the twice-yearly collection
for the family fast this weekend. There
are envelopes available, if you wish to
use them for gift-aiding your donation.
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POPE FRANCIS SPEAKS TO US
Christ is the “eternal Gospel” (Rev
14:6); he “is the same yesterday and
today and forever” (Heb 13:8), yet his
riches and beauty are inexhaustible. He
is forever young and a constant source of
newness.
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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Of solidarity for the Suffering Christians
of the world. Thursday 23rd October at
The Monument, Newcastle 5pm-7pm.
Please bring your own candle.
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NEXT WEEK: ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL
Fr Jim writes: Each year, a specific
appeal is made round the diocese by one
of the mission groups operating in the
Church. This year, we welcome Brother
Michael Richards from the Sacred Heart
Missions, Betharram. (At least we share
the same dedication title!). They are a
French-origin order who work all over
the world. Their UK base is at Olton, in
the West Midlands. I hope he’ll feel
welcome here, and that we’ll do our
best to support his appeal.
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IDC NORTH EAST
Islamic Diversity Centre invite you to
“Sexual Grooming: Beyond the Headlines”
Wednesday 22nd October 2014 6-9pm
@ NUFC, Suite Club 206, Barrack Road,
Newcastle to book:
0191 6450990 / newcastle@idcnortheast.org
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WIDEOPEN ECUMENICAL
WINE+CHEESE
Our friends at St John’s U.R.C. Invite us
to a Cheese & Wine evening with Quiz
next Saturday 18 October. See poster
on the notice board.
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ST. CATHERINE’S NURSING HOME
St. Catherine’s offers permanent
provision to older men and women with
residential, nursing or dementia needs.
We also consider temporary respite
care - perhaps for those recovering
from an illness or for those requiring a
safe place to stay when main carers are
away.
Holy Mass is celebrated
regularly in our chapel with a number
of visiting priests from across our
diocese. If you would like to know
more about our service or to arrange a
visit, please ring our Family Liaison
Officer, June Spoors on 07870 861079
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J u n e
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june.spoors@stcuthbertscare.org.uk
and she will be delighted to help.
Thank you.
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FUTURE EVENTS
Thu. Dec.18th: 7pm: St Oswald’s Christmas production; Nativity with music.
Sat. Dec.20th: 11am: Mass for the Sick
and Housebound. Then meal in hall.
Mon. Dec.22nd: 7pm: Candle-lit Carols.
The readings & music in a lovely setting.
Tue. Dec.23rd: 7pm: Service of Penance.
Wed. Dec.24th: Xmas Vigil Masses: 6+8pm.
Thu. Dec.25th: Xmas Morning Mass: 10am.
Sun. Dec.28th: Parish Hog-roast & Ceilidh,
in the hall from 7.30pm. Tickets essential.
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NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Next Sunday = 29th Sunday of Year A:Isaiah 45:1+4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5;
Matthew 22:15-21.
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A NEW ECUMENICAL HOUSE GROUP...
(for Gosforth/Wideopen areas) has been
formed at 19 Dunnock Pl, 5-Mile Park.
John & Rosemary Whiteman welcome you,
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7.30-9pm. Aims: read
Bible/pray/chat/tea/coffee. Next: Oct. 7
All welcome. Info? tel. 0191-236-5118.
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‘MASH’ CHARITY AUCTION 2014
We need your gifts and talents!
Our next MASH auction is Sat, Nov 29th, St
Theresa's Church Hall, Heaton. Do you
have any new items or talents to donate?
All funds raised are for these 3 projects:
1. Dr Mary Hickey Centre working with
vulnerable people on the streets.
2. Dr Ann Egan working with the Nana Bell
Health Centre, to help children and adults
in need in Kenya.
3. Sr Kevin Morton working with children
in need and poor families in Bethlehem.
They are all volunteers; every penny
raised goes to their projects.
Please spread the word and get in touch if
you can help or would like more details:
mash@gohanlon.freeserve.co.uk
Thank you and God bless you,
Gerry O'Hanlon
Chairperson, Medical Aid Sacred Heart
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NEXT SUNDAY 19TH OCT
CRISIS SKYLIGHT
(Local charity for homeless young people)
A cake sale & raffle will take place in the
hall after 10am Mass on Sunday 19th Oct.
Please help by donating cakes &
supporting the event. Cakes can be left in
the hall before Mass.
For more info contact Flo Nilsson 0191
2367538
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FR JIM’S NOTES
CHURCH SOUND. If you wear a hearing aid, use the “T” setting for our loop system.
TAILPIECE: A family of atheists had a clever son who was good at everything - except maths. The local
school could not get him either to take an interest in it, or make any progress in it. Then they heard that the
local RC high school had a superb maths department, so they decided to go against their anti-religious feelings, and send him there. After a couple of weeks, they noticed that after school, he would go straight to his
room, and spend hours studying in silence. This went on for the two years in Years 10 & 11. At the GCSE’s,
he got an A* in maths. In their delight, the parents asked him what made him so good. Was it the friends he
had made? No. Was it the one-to-one tuition for which the school was famous? No. Then what was it?? He
answered: “Mum, the first day I went into the maths classroom, I saw an image on the wall of some guy
nailed on to a ‘plus’ sign. I knew then that they really meant business...”