CARDINAL HUME MEMORIAL LECTURE - ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL – THURSDAY 11th JULY . . . We are delighted to announce that Catherine Pepinster, former editor of the Tablet will deliver the sixth Cardinal Hume Memorial Lecture in the Cathedral on Thursday 11th July at 7.00pm. The Lecture is entitled ‘A migrant, pilgrimage people - how the Catholic revival shaped the Church today’ and will focus on examining the kind of church the Catholic Church became after emancipation. It was very much a Church of migrants, especially Irish, in the early days, and it was as much focused on education as worship. Catherine will also look at how churches and schools served the mostly migrant church and how that has given Catholicism a particular character in the UK. Cardinal Hume will come into it because of his impact on the church at the national level and how important he thought education was, but also how his interest in serving the homeless is typical of the Catholic Church in this country - a very strong feeling for those struggling in

society.

Eucharistic Ministers 7th July

Chris Edwards, Louise Pope Val Railton, Anne Brumpton

Ministers of the Word 7th July

Christine Pope, Catherine Dixon-Barker

Home Communion 6th / 7th July

Des Murray, Christine Poole Mike Toole, Chris Edwards

Church Cleaning ~ Week Beg. 1st July - Team 5

Bidding Prayer Rota ~ July Christine & Hilary Boyce

GENERAL ENQUIRIES, CHURCH & PARISH CENTRE

BOOKINGS

Please contact Kathryn Wood in the Parish Office Tel. (01642) 580171

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) 2019-2020

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. The programme seeks to ensure that participants have a basic understanding of the central beliefs of the Catholic faith. This programme is available for catechists, lay leaders and other adults wishing to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and Catholic education, serving teachers in Catholic and other schools, and teachers in training preparing to take up posts in Catholic schools. The CCRS course programme is now available for 2019-2020 and there is a short presentation shown on the Diocesan website: www.edurcdhnorg.uk/courses/courses_ccrs.php. If anyone would like further information, they can contact Eamonn Diffley at the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, Department for Education on 0191 243 3313 or email education@diocesehn.org.uk

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for July - May those who administer justice work with integrity, and may the injustice present in the world not have the last word.

St. Patrick’s R.C. Church Glenfield Road, Fairfield,

Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PJ

Parish Priest : Fr. John Cooper Tel. 01642 674321

E-mail : stpatricks.fairfield@btinternet.com 30th June 2019

ST. PATRICK’S RC SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR

St. Patrick’s School are holding a Summer Fair after school on Thursday 11th July. You are very welcome to attend.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT

Weekdays at 7am with the Divine Mercy

SS PETER & PAUL . . . We remember today Saints Peter and Paul who guided the early church and both died as martyrs for their faith. St Peter was a bold follower of the Lord. He was the first to recognize that Jesus was “the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” and eagerly pledged his fidelity until death. In his boldness he also made many mistakes, such as losing faith when walking on water with Christ and betraying the Lord on the night of His passion. Yet despite his human weaknesses, Peter was chosen to shepherd God's flock. The Acts of the Apostles illustrates his role as head of the Church after the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. Peter led the Apostles as the first Pope and ensured that the disciples kept the true faith. He was buried on Vatican hill, and St. Peter's Basilica is built over his tomb. St. Paul was the Apostle of the Gentiles. His letters are included in the writings of the New Testament, and through them we learn much about his life and the faith of the early Church. Paul was imprisoned and taken to Rome, where he was beheaded. He is buried in Rome in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

G od our Father, pour out your Spirit upon all those entrusted with the work of evangelization and grant them courage to be faithful

witnesses to your word. We especially pray for Pope Francis, bishops, priests, deacons, religious, missionaries and all those who have particular responsibility for leading your people and proclaiming Your word. Amen. There will be a second collection this weekend in support for the Holy See and Papal Charities.

SS PETER & PAUL . . . Pg. 180

30 Sunday

9.00am

People of our Parish

1 Monday

9.15am Anthony Ward

2 Tuesday

No Mass or Eucharistic Service

3 Wednesday St Thomas

No Mass or Eucharistic Service

4 Thursday 6.30pm SVP Rosary ~ All welcome

5 Friday No Mass or Eucharistic Service

6 Saturday

9.15am 9.45 - 10.15am

Mavis McQuillan Sacrament of Confession

14th Sunday of the Year . . . Pg. 105

7 Sunday 9.00am Evelyn Hobson

Riska Okninski, Monica McShane, Billy McGuinness, Pat Jackson, Margaret Devlin, Pauline Morton, Mike Rutland, Margaret Kenning (nee Mockler), Christopher Brown, Fr. Pat McKenna, Rosie Owens, Joan Kent, Andrew Brydon, Paul Lindo, Mary Talbot, Mike Nertney, Veronica Connors, Catreona Ash, Betty Griffiths, Sadie Todd

ANNNIVERSARIES: Patricia Boyce, Paul Pacitto, Jill Bradley

MASS ATTENDANCE: 23rd June . . . 192

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: 23rd June . . . £409.60 plus weekly standing orders which currently average £291.48 per week.

Everybody welcome to tea and coffee in the Parish Centre after Mass.

Next Sunday there will be a mission appeal by the Montfort Missionaries.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES

MONDAY 1st JULY at 7.00pm St. Patrick’s Parish Hall

We continue the series on the Gospel of Mark. Brant Petrie gives further insight to the teaching of Jesus as it was heard by his listeners at that time. In particular he also shows connections to the Old Testament. Please join us this Monday.

SPUC Middlesbrough are hosting a pro-life talk entitled “Abortion - the Catholic Teaching” to be given by Fr. Richard Marsden on Thursday 11th July at 7:30pm at St. Thomas More’s Church. The talk

will be followed by a Q&A. Come along and learn more about the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of life.

THIS SUNDAY from 2pm - 5.30pm Ian Waller will be opening his beautiful gardens again to the public. This is part of The National Garden Scheme, Gardens open for Charity. Refreshments available, Entrance fee Adults £5 and children free. For more information contact Ian on 01642 899199. Parking available and the address is Southlands, The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 9AS.

USHAW . . . Would you like a day at Ushaw? Visiting times are Monday to Friday - 11am to 3pm. and Saturday 11am - 4pm. The last entry is 30mins. before closing time. A day pass is £3 and an annual membership costs £6. Both passes give you entry to Ushaw’s main buildings, chapels, exhibitions and Café. Afternoon Tea must be booked. Please tel. 0191 334 5119.

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Bishop Seamus writes: I would like to express my sincere thanks for the very generous gift presented to me by the priests and people of the Diocese, on the occasion of my retirement. I would also like to offer my thanks to all those involved in education in the Diocese for their very generous gift too. I am truly humbled by the kindness of so many. Rest assured that these gifts will be a great help in my retirement. Please keep me in your prayers and be assured of mine for the priests and people of Hexham and Newcastle diocese. May God bless you all.

We pray for Mgr Andrew Faley who has just celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his ordination. May God bless him with good health to continue his dedicated service.