2nd Sunday of the Lent 12th March 2017

ParishWebsiteandTwitterWehaveaparishwebsite,fullofinformation,atwww.corpuschristigateshead.wordpress.com.

IfyouwouldlikeanythingfeaturedoneitherthewebsiteorTwitteraccount,pleaseseeLauraDickinson(laura.dickinson@hotmail.com).

Ourweeklybulletinsareonlineforinformationonweeklyservicesandtimesetc.

Somephotosofeventswillbepostedonthewebsite,ifyouhaveanyobjectionstoyourphotoorphotosofyourfamilybeingused,pleasesignthelistonthenoticeboardatthebackofchurch.Ifwedonothearotherwisewewillassumeyouhavenoobjections.

Thankyou KelvinGrove,Gateshead,NE84QPTel-01914771428-email…corpus1936@gmail.com

Fr.KeithWalkerParishPriest01914876505Rev.TomRooke.Deacon;01914771428;Rev.MalcolmJacksonDeacon01914915296

Rev.PeterJonesHospitalChaplain01914452072SafeguardingOfficer-SusanneScullion01914776069,susannescullion@btinternet.com

Parishwebsite–www.corpuschristigateshead.wordpress.com.Diocesanwebsitewww.rcdhn.org.uk

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sunday’s weekly collection was £273.16. Second collection today for Family Fast Day. Thank you for your generous contributions.

DO YOU PAY TAX??

Would you consider joining the Gift Aid Scheme? Simply filling in a form will increase your offerings by 20%. See Tom or Chris Ingle if interested.

QE HOSPITAL

If you are to be admitted as a patient in the QE hospital and would like a visit from the chaplaincy team, please inform them by phoning 4452072.

Catholic Newspapers

There are newspapers for sale at the back of church – why not try some ‘Good’ News!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Parishioner or Change of Address

If you would like to be registered with the parish, please complete this form and

return it with your weekly offering

Name

Address and Post Code

Telephone No:-

E-mail

Would like a set of weekly envelopes? - Yes / No

Would you like to join the ‘Gift Aid Scheme’? - Yes / No

Please continue to support Joe’s Place providing hot meals to the homeless. – a list of preferred items is shown on the box at the back of church. Gateshead Foodbank- PleasecontinuestosupporttheFoodbank. Diocesan refugee Project- rice and sugar for the project please continue your generous support this excellent cause.

Next Week’s Rotas – 19th March 2017

Eucharistic Ministers M Robson & C Bamburgh Readers M Douglas & M Robertson

Children’s Liturgy Eileen & Elizabeth Counters M Clark & E Barwick Coffee Youth Team

Forthcoming Dates and Events

Wednesdays Tea and coffee at the back of church every Wed morning, during term time, from 8.45 – 10am.

CYCLE OF PRAYER

During Lent we are asked to pray for these intentions: Candidates for the Sacraments; Women; The Needy & Hungry of the World;

Penitents & Wanderers.

THE SICK IN OUR PARISH

We pray for the sick and housebound in our parish community that God may bring quick recovery to them, comfort them and give them His love. Please keep them in your prayers and all those who have asked us for our prayers.

BAPTISM

If anyone is thinking of having a child/children Baptised, please contact:- Laura Dickinson (laura.dickinson@hotmail.com) or Monica Clark (monicaclark2@gmail.com) 07729152151

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

The winner this week was :- No 33 D Quinn – Prize £25. There are a few numbers available. If you are interested please see Des (who takes the

money) or Tom.

MASSINTENTIONS

2017 CorpusChristi St.Peter’s

Sun 12thMarch

2ndSundayofLent

9.15 ErnestDonnelly 11a.m. Hilda&WilliamJobling

Mon

13thMarch

WeekdayofLent

9.00

EucharisticService

10.00

EucharisticService

Tue 14th

MarchWeekdayofLent

9.00 EucharisticService

10.30

NoMassorService

Wed 15thMarch

WeekdayofLent

NoMassorService

IonaDregan

Thu 16thMarch

WeekdayofLent

10.00

Requiem:RobertSands

9.00 EucharisticService

Fri.

17thMarch

St.Patrick 9.00

2.30

EucharisticService

ReconciliationServiceinSchool

6.30 NBF

Sat

18thMarch

WeekdayofLent

NoMassorService

10.00

Vigil6p.m.

EileenMiller

MaryO’Brien

Sun

19thMarch

3rdSundayofLent

Tommy&KathleenMcCready

11.00 EugeneStafford

R.I.P

Please keep in your prayers Robert Sands and all those who died recently; also John Larvin, Malcolm Venables, Kathleen McCready, Carly Gibson, George Allison, James Snee and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time, may they now share in Jesus’ resurrection.

WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES

The new envelopes are now available at the back of church, in alphabetical order.

If you do not already have a set of envelopes and would like a set, please let Chris Ingle or Tom know ASAP. Thank you

ReconciliationServices

EverybodyismorethanwelcometoattendourLentenReconciliationserviceswhichareonFriday17thMarch2.30p.m.inCorpusChristi

schoolandThursday30thMarch9.10a.m.inStPetersschool.

ConfirmationProjectAspartoftheserviceprojectrelatedtoourconfirmation,weare

helpingtosupportthepeoplewhobenefitfromtheservicesprovidedbyJoe’sPlace.Wearegatheringessentialitemstomakeupasmanywashkitsaswecan,thatJoe’splacecangiveouttopeopleinneed.Wewillbecollectinganydonateditemsfrom:toothpaste,toothbrush,

comb,tissues,facecloth,barofsoapandwash-bag.We all feel that this is a fantastic cause and really appreciate your support. Items will be collected

after service at the rear of the church.

LENTEN SMARTIES APPEAL FOR SUDAN BABIES APPEAL. Please return your Smarties tubes (with money!!!) as soon as you can and place in the ‘Smarties Box’ at the back of church. THANK YOU in advance

of your support.

Northernmen'spilgrimagetoWalsingham

Date Fri 16th to Sun 18th June 2017. Cost which includes coach travel, bed breakfast and evening meals plus a traditional Sunday lunch before departure for home is £150. To book a place contact John Robertson on 01914877790 or John Ross on 01914404391.

CAFODContact

CAFODarelookingtohaveacontactpersonineachparish.IfanyonewouldliketoconsiderthispleaseletJoanSharkeyorTomknow.Itisnotonerousandthemainrequirementisthatyouareinterestedintheirworkgenerally.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT .... If as a Parish Community we had a designated meeting space, what sort of activities would you like to

see it used for? If you have any ideas, please let Joan Sharkey know or drop a note into box at back of church

Catholic Chaplaincy - Hospital A part time Catholic Chaplaincy post for Durham & Darlington NHS Trust is

advertised on NHS Jobs: www.jobs.nhs.uk

NOTICES Please see notices at the back of church

v Manifest–YoungAdults’PrayerGroupv VocationDiscernmentVariousdates-for2017v InvitationtoYouthMinistryMeeting v FriendslikeUs.v TobeaPilgrim;InthefootstepsofJesus.25thMarchatUshawCollegev VoicesofPeace28thMar–GuestspeakerPatGaffney.v DiocesanVacancy–ChiefOperatingOfficerv The‘Cuddy’sCorseWalk’onSunday19thMarch–FinchalePriory