BULLETIN 7th
- 14th March 2010
HOLY MASS AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHOTTON
 | Sunday 7th 10.30am Bib Briggs |
| Monday 8th 9.30am Mary Ann Hughes |
| Tuesday 9th 9.30am Raymond Robson birthday anniversary |
| Wednesday 10th 9.30am Veronica and Richard Champney |
| Thursday 11th 9.30am Mary, Dennis and Desmond Baker |
| Friday 12th 12.30pm. Rita and Billy Hoole |
| Saturday 13th 9.30am Bob Scott birthday anniversary |
| Sunday 14th 10.30am The Fennelly Family, Peter& Ellen Darwin, Ellen Brandling & Veronica Hall |
| Holy Days of Obligation as announced |
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| Morning prayer of the Church: before Mass Monday and Wednesday |
| Holy Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass on Thursday |
| Confession after Mass Saturday Morning |
| WEDDINGS BY APPOINTMENT NOTICE REQUIRED |
| Baptisms:- Eileen Stephenson is our parish co-ordinator for Baptisms. If you need to make arrangements for Baptism, Eileen can be contacted on Tel. 5267866 she will be working with Fr. John Masshedar. |
Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Peterlee Saturdays at 6pm Sundays at
10.30am.URGENT SICK CALLS CONTACT OUR PARISH PRIEST REV. F. McCULLAGH AT OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY PETERLEE TEL: 0191 5862526
| Parish Priest: Rev. F. McCullagh Tel.0191 5862526 |
| Assistant Rev. John Masshedar Tel. 01915260448 |
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Emeritus Priest: Rev. Desmond Meagher |
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Parish Contact: Mrs. N. Musgrave 01915262965 |
Your Prayers are asked for all the sick and housebound including. Agnes McCluskey, Baby Jack, Anne Bower, Steven Briggs, Tracie Brightwell, Jennie Burns, June Coughlin, Mary Hepplewhite, Connie Evans, Marie Evans, Dennis Fannan, Paul Fannan, Karen McCarrol, Greta McCluskey, Dolly Miles, Beth Newman, Betty Newman, Betty Pattison, a dear sister, a sick friend, an old friend a sick relative, Eleanor Renwick, a sick wife, Vera Stanger, Les Thompson, Stan Turner Thelma Hall and Joan Wilson. If you wish to name anyone please let us know.
PARISH NEWS
Lent Appeal St. Cuthbert's Care are hoping to help the thousands of North East children in poverty. Please help us to help them. A collection will be taken on 14th March
Offertory Envelopes :- Your new Boxes of envelopes for planned giving are available from the back of church for the new tax year, please put your name and address on the envelopes the first two weeks, so parish records can be updated. Anyone who has not had envelopes in the past please consider taking a set as this helps us to forecast Parish income over the coming year. If you pay income tax and are not in the Gift Aid Scheme please consider joining as this tax can be claimed back by the Parish thus boosting Parish funds with no extra cost to you. Forms are available at the back of Church.
Year of the Priest As part of the celebrations Bishop Cunningham has asked that a day be allocated to each priest of the Diocese so that our parishes can remember them in prayer. Therefore at each Mass an individual priest will be named and included in the Mass intention. A poster with the names and dates is on display at the back of church.
Reflections:- One of the loveliest things in life is to feel the presence of God, when the church is full but very prayerful and silent. Perhaps this short reflection will remind us. Be silent, be thoughtful, be reverent for this is the house of God. Before Mass, speak to God, during Mass let God speak to you, after Mass speak to each other quietly.
Flowers for Church: Many parishioners give very generously towards church flowers which is greatly appreciated so, if there is anything in particular you would like. e.g. a favourite statue with your favourite flowers or an arrangement in the memory of a loved one please see Jo Anne and she will do her best to accommodate your wishes. If you require an arrangement for a special date such as an anniversary please let us know in advance so flowers can be ordered.
The Bulletin: if you would like to share some good news with the parish, please let us know and we can announce it on the Bulletin, also don't forget to check out the notice boards for Diocesan news, courses etc.
Help needed:- Is there any handy persons in the parish that would like to help out with small jobs, just like in your own home small jobs crop up in the church and the presbytery . Please let us know if you maybe able to lend a hand. Thank you.
Know Your Saviour:- The more we understand Jesus, the deeper we can love him. The source recommended, even by non-Catholics, is the new catholic catechism. A copy is available on the Parish Library in Church, but also many videos and books are available. Have a browse through and grow.
The Parish Lending Library.:- and their exciting book "Rome Sweet Home", (Our Journey to Catholicism) with the ardent desire below, that we Catholics learn the richness of our teachings. Our library of books and tapes at the bookcase near the Sacristy could be helpful. Scott Hahn tapes and books will excite you. Frances Hogan tapes are easy to listen to with her relaxed Dublin accent but also most informative. Take a few tapes to listen to in your car or at home and grow in the love of Jesus.
Children Liturgy:- If anyone is interested in helping out or feel they can help in any way please come along.
Piety for Sale:- Please take a look at our new range of cards and gifts. New stock has arrived, cards and a new line of Candles and many more gifts, available at the stand at the back of church, if there is anything special you would like to order see Joanne Musgrave. All profits go to Church funds.
NOTICE Because of fire hazard and congestion, the lobby at the back of church must be kept clear, except for mothers with young children and sick people.
Offertory Envelopes :- Boxes of envelopes for planned giving are available from the back of church. Anyone who has not had envelopes in the past please consider taking a set as this helps us to forecast Parish income over the coming year. If you pay income tax and are not in the Gift Aid Scheme please consider joining as this tax can be claimed back by the Parish thus boosting Parish funds with no extra cost to you. Forms are available at the back of Church.
Gift Aid Claims During tax year 2008/2009 we claimed back £2681.44 income tax from 37 gift aid members of this parish. If you pay tax and are not a member of the gift aid scheme see Pat Kimmitt or Joanne Musgrave for details.
Parish Accounts:- A report of the Parish Accounts will be available each month at the back of church. If you have any questions regarding the reports see Pat Kimmitt.
Fund Raising:- If you have any ideas to raise money for the church and would like to organise something please let Joanna Musgrave know. We can publicise the event. The coffee evening ladies will be willing to advise you on how to advertise your event.
Church Raffle:-Many thanks to those who supported last months raffle it raised £120.50 for church funds.
Mission Box Holders: The amount realised for the December quarter was £519.85 this has been forwarded to Mill Hill missionaries in Durham.
ACTIVITIES
Coffee Morning will be held on march 17th in aid of charities more details later.
Retreats and Courses:- a list of events and courses can be found on the notice board at the back of church.
The ladies of the Parish meet in the presbytery on Wednesday evenings for a chat and games. All money raised goes to church funds.
PAROCHIAL COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN Larry McCluskey
SECRETARY Joanna Musgrave
TREASURER Pat Kimmitt
OTHER MEMBERS Norma Musgrave, Agnes McCluskey , Jo-Anne Laing, Mary Nicholson, Kathleen Hughes, Bill Hudson, Kathleen Elves, Tommy Johnson and Father Francis McCullagh. Meetings held alternative months in the Presbytery.
TO CONTACT US:
OUR LADY OF LOURDES FLEMING FIELD SHOTTON COLLIERY DURHAM DH6 2JQ