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The use of a donkey as a mount is a sign that the king will be humble. Humility, therejection of all pomp and pride of position, was central to the spirituality of the peopleof Israel during the centuries after the Babylonian exile and leading up to the comingof Christ. Israel was forced to rely on the Lord. The poor and humble were the chosenones of the Lord. Jesus says `I am gentle and humble in heart’. Humility often gets abad press in our society. What does it mean to be humble as Christ was humble?Given there is no Sunday obligation, can we consider attending Mass on a weekday.This will ease the pressure of numbers for Sunday celebrations and allow a gradualreturn to the Eucharist for more people.

ST BEDE’S IS OPENTIMES OF MASSES BELOW

Sun FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR 5 Jul St Bede

Mon Weekday 6 Jul St Bede 12.00 pm Dominic Scurfield (18th Birthday)

Tues Weekday 7 JulWed Weekday 8 Jul St Bede 12.00 pm Susan & Walter James

Thu Weekday 9 JulFri Weekday10 Jul St Bede 12.00 pm John Robert GraysonSat St Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe11 Jul Vigil St Bede 5.00 pm People of the Parish & Partnership

Sun FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR12 Jul St Bede 9.30 am James & Norah Lodge

OTHER CHURCHES OPEN St Mary’s, Sunderland; St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle

DAILY STREAMED MASSESSt Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle

Cathedral’s YouTube Channel. Each day at 12.00 noon (Sunday at 11.30 am) Adoration of theBlessed Sacrament & Devotions each day at 5.00 pm

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, SunderlandYouTube Channel can also find details and information on their Facebook page.

MASS BY PHONE to listen to Mass over the phone call: 01642 130120.

SKY TVEWTN Network televise daily also includes live stream from the Vatican

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR 5 JULY 2020

DIOCESE OF HEXHAM & NEWCASTLERegistered Charity No: 1143450

Catholic Parishes of South Shields, Whitburn & Boldon

ClergyFr. John Gibbons Tel: 0191 5367 447 Email: boldon.sacredheart@rcdhn.org.ukFr. Robert Kinlen Tel: 0191 4561 858 Email: southshields.stpeterpaul@rcdhn.org.ukFr. Michael Weymes Tel: 0191 4563 536 Email: southshields.stbede@rcdhn.org.uk

Resumption of Mass - St Bede’sMass times overleaf

It is important to reaffirm that, at present,the obligation to attend Sunday Massremains suspended. Given there is noSunday obligation, we ask that youconsider the possibility of attendingMass on a weekday when possible. Thiswill ease the pressure of numbers forSunday celebrations and allow a gradualreturn to the Eucharist for more people.Masses will continue to be live-streamedfor those who are self-isolating to protectthe vulnerable.We ask everyone to respect and followthe guidance that is given:to maintain a safe environment Stewardswill guide you to planned route aroundbuilding, point out sanitizing stations,need for social distancing and manageaccess.Capacity: approx 100 (Every other pew,2 in short pews, 3 in long pews, except iffrom same household or social bubble.Duration of Service: brief to minimisetime people congregate together; no sing-ing; Offertory or Sign of Peace.Communion: Communion is given silent-ly in the hand only. People should wait intheir pews until instructed to move for-ward. They should approach priest witharms at ‘full stretch’ and hands extendedas flatly as possible, then return to pewsin an orderly manner.Sanitise: hands on entering & leavingchurch.Thank you for your cooperation in what isa difficult and lengthy process as webegin to emerge from this lock-down.Church Offertory: The income of theparish has plummeted these last weeks.Please support your parish, donationscan be placed in box in church porch orthrough the presbytery letterbox.

St GregoryFinance: Recent projects; church lighting,new sound system and re-decoration ofthe church have depleted our reserves.

With the church closed we are completelydependant on parishioners who support usby standing order or planned giving.

St Oswald’s100 Club: The 100 club will be suspendeduntil further notice.Collection: If anyone wants to drop offcollection money contact CatherineTel: 5369248

Ss Peter & PaulChurch Offertory: donations can beplaced through the presbytery letterbox.

Sacred HeartFood Parcels: donations can be left atchurch.Cystic Fibrosis: your used postagestamps are needed and please rememberto leave a margin of envelope. – there is abox at the back of church or please givethem to Kate Kilner.

Happy at Homehas cancelled all meetings and moved toTelephone support also providing aShopping Service where necessaryTel: 07760262706

Mutual SupportIt is important to remember that our mainpriority is to care for each other and to thatend we need to keep each other in ourprayers. If you need practical assistance,please get in touch with Fr. Michael,Fr. John or Fr. Robert who will try to find away to help

Key Update So far, no one has the virus, they are alsocontinuing to support the young people’stroubled families. Please keep the staffand the young people in your prayers.

Key2Life Food Bankopen everyday 10-4 . Drop off point fordonations Boldon Lane Library. Onlinecash donations:

keyproject.org.uk/donate/Food Hampers

If you know of any families who need ahamper please Tel: 07833613393 10-4pm

Chrism Massdeferred until it is possible to celebrate itpublicly.

Mass by Phone ServiceDuring these times when our churches areclosed and Masses are being streamedonline, Middlesborough Diocese has setup a system to allow those who do nothave internet access to listen to Mass overthe phone. Interested call: 01642 130120.

Today Sunday 5 JulyBest Wishes to Fr Robert Kinlen who cele-brates his 40th Anniversary of Priestly Or-dination. Ad Multos Annos

Baptism Preparation Meetingsare cancelled until further notice

Spiritual Communionis the desire to receive Holy Communionwhen we are unable to receive.

“My Jesus, I believe that you are present inthis holy Sacrament of the Altar. I love youabove all things and I passionately desireto receive you into my soul. Since I cannotnow receive you sacramentally come spiri-tually into my soul, so that I may unitemyself wholly to you now and forever.Amen.

Sea SundaySunday 12 July

Day of Prayer for Seafarerscollection to be taken for Stella Maris

The Apostleship of the Sea.

Newsletter published weekly on line:www.cpsswb.weebly.com

Also available in church porch on leaving.If you pick up a newsletter take it home

do not return to table.

Sick & HouseboundPlease pray

for those who are ill at this time:St Bede’s: Michael Dawson, Carol Dawson,Michelle Greatrex, Robert Scott, Terry Wales,Vivienne Scott, Marian Sykes, Poppy Cox,Christopher Phillips, Ruth Lynch, GeorgePeacock Goodall, Sharon HutchinsonCatherine Evans, Joyce Robinson, MichaelHenderson and Martin Romero.Sacred Heart: Fr John Gibbons, Leo Hardy,Margaret Davison, Kurt Patterson, CarolHannen, Patricia McKeag, John Wood,Caroline Bennet, Ian Smith, Vanessa Green,Bill Paxton ,Ron Callaghan, Jan PhelpsPaul Green and June Green.St Oswald’s: Leo Hardy, Rosemary Cox,Richard Cook, Audrey Sutcliffe, HarrisonClark, Peter Hanratty, Maureen Jordan &Teresa Featherstone.Ss Peter & Paul: Denis Wray, AlisonHannay, Bill Murtagh, Kathleen and AlanPotter, Anne Gray, Lorraine Steel, MargaretMcLoughin, George Goodall & MargaretDavidson.St Gregory’s: Gordon DeLooze, JoanStewart, Betty Devine, Joan Robson, RonaBojke, Rose Scott, Norman Scott, Len &Evelyn Gardner, Brian Marley, GeorgeGoodall, Alison Thompson, Gerry Graham,Eileen Kelly, Gordon McCloud , Anne Scott,Nicola Bonner , Sonya Sultman, ClaireMaddison, Clare Ward & Margaret Prince.

RIPPray for Fr. Michael Hickey, for all who diedrecently, those whose anniversaries occurat this time and for our clergy: 1 Jul Mgr Georg Ratsinger 2020 (brother of Pope Benedict XVI) 5 Jul Mgr Ernest Wilkinson 1963 8 Jul Rev Michael Henry 1971 9 Jul Rev Thomas Laidler 199410 Jul Bishop James Cunningham 1974 (9th Bishop of Diocese) Rev David Head 1990 Rev William Bennett 1998

Lord bring the departed faithfulto the peace of your eternal home

Amen