Weekly Celebrations

VigilsHoly RosarySacred Heart

5.30 pm6.30 pm

Patrick, Ann & James CainMoiragh Robson

Sun12th

Feb

6TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - Day of Special Prayer for Racial JusticeSt Bede’sSt Gregory’sSs Peter & PaulSt Oswald’sSt Bede’s

9.30 am 9.30 am 10.30 am 11.00 am 5.00 pm

Joseph & Mary SmithPeople of the ParishDeceased Members of SVPPeople of the ParishJim & Clare Dryden

Mon13th

Feb

WeekdaySt Oswald’sHoly RosarySt Gregory’s

9.00 am 10.00 am 1.30 pm

Ronnie BrownFrank Adamson (RIP)Requiem Mass – Mabel Duffy

Tues14th

Feb

SS Cyril & Methodius, Patrons of EuropeHoly RosarySt Oswald’sSs Peter & PaulSacred HeartSt Gregory’s

9.15am No Mass 10.00 am 10.30 am 6.30 pm

Collins & Hogg Family

Brenda BrowneRequiem Mass – Doris BoddyAnne Seymour

Wed15th

Feb

Weekday Sacred HeartSs Peter & PaulSt. Bede’sSt Gregory’s

10.00 am 10.00 am 12.00 pm 7.00 pm

Edmund GibbonsPrivate IntentionAgnes OwensSick of De La Salle

Thurs16th

Feb

WeekdaySt Gregory’s 9.45 am Requiem Mass - Brendan BrownSt Bede’sSacred HeartSt Vincent’sSs Peter & Paul

10.00 am No Mass 10.00 am 7.00 pm

Thanksgiving CF

Irene & Jean WalshPriest’s Intention

Fri17th

Feb

Weekday St Oswald’sSt Gregory’sHoly Rosary

9.30 am 10.00 am 12.00 pm

Carrahar FamilyEthel HindmarchDavid Kippax

Sat18th

Feb

WeekdaySt Bede’sSt Gregory’s

10.00 am 10.00 am

Marion FrameHayden Bharath (LR)

Vigils Holy RosarySacred Heart

5.30 pm6.30 pm

Nellie & Jim Galvin (A)People of the Parish

Sun19th

Feb

7TH SUNDAY OF THE YEARSt Bede’sSt Gregory’sSs Peter & PaulSt Oswald’sSt Bede’s

9.30 am 9.30 am

10.30 am 11.00 am 5.00 pm

John McCarrickPeople of the ParishPriest’s IntentionJoanne DadswellPeople of the Parish & Cluster

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 12TH FEBRUARY 2017

Jesus is the completion of the Law of God, given to Israel through Moses. He has come not to sweep it away but to perfect it. In this part of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew has gathered together six instances (four this week, two in next Sunday’s Gospel) of the ways in which Jesus brings the Law to perfection. The first factor to notice, however, is that Jesus does not hesitate to adjust the divine Law on his own authority, for he too has divine authority. Each amendment begins with a statement of the Old Law and boldly goes on, ‘But I say this to you…’. Each of the alterations has its own character. The first is about enmity, the sixth about love. About enmity, it is not enough merely to forego violent injury; we must even expel enmity from our hearts, positively seeking reconciliation, whether the offence is our fault or not. About lust, it is similarly not enough to forego acts of lust; we must not even harbour such thoughts in our hearts. About truth, it is not enough to keep a legal oath; we must be people whose every word can be relied upon. These are Jesus’ demanding standards. Have I allowed any enmity to fester? Can I solve it now? Am I a person whose every word can be trusted as true?

Holy Rosary & St Bede’sE-mail: rosarybede@gmail.com Office: Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am - Noon

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : St Bede’s Saturday 9 - 10.00am Rosary: before Wednesday 12.00noon Mass.Sacrament Of Reconciliation (Confessions) St Bede’s Sat 10.30 - 11.00 am Holy Rosary Sat 5.00 - 5.30 pm.Sick: Please pray for Hazel Prowse, Michael Dawson, Carol Dawson, Michelle Greatrex, Mary Clarke, Robert Scott, Gloria Dearden, Terry Wales, Jean White, Vivienne Scott, Tony Manson, Marian Sykes, Monica Kippax, Eric Walker, Poppy Cox, Christopher Phillips, Laura Morland (Snr) Ruth Lynch, Bridie Weymes and Sharon Hutchinson.RIP: Please pray for Yvonne Robinson who died recently and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. “Those who die in grace go no further from us than GOD and He is very near.” St Bonaventure.

Induction Service: Westoe Baptist Church invites you to celebrate the Induction of their new minister Pastor Julie Price on Sun 12th Feb at 4.00 pm.CAFOD: CAFOD Lenten Appeal. David Cross a representative from CAFOD will give a talk on Wed 15 Feb at 7.00 pm in St Bede’s Hall. Please Support.Youth Mass: in celebration of Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & offered for Sick of De La Salle Community Wed 15th Feb 7.00 pm St Gregory’s All welcome. Games & Fun activities with refreshments. Tea & Coffee for adults.Aid to the Church in Need: will speak about their work and display a selection of products to support persecuted and suffering Christians around the world. Sun 19 th

Feb 9.30 am at St Bede’sCommunion Programme: Session 5 “Rite of Election”, next Sunday 19th Feb children’s class immediately after Mass, concluding liturgy 11.00 am for all.Lent – Churches Together – Services: Tue 7th Mar 7.30 pm Living Waters; Tue 14th Mar 12.00noon St Paul & St John’s; Tue 21st Mar 7.00 pm Westoe Methodists; Tue 28th Mar 12.30 pm Westoe Baptists; Tue 4 th Apr 12.30 pm Old Friends Mission.Holy Rosary: Tea & Toast after Tues morning Mass. Soup Lunch after Fri midday Mass. Come and join us.Prayer Group: every Wednesday at 2.00 pm 172 Bamburgh Ave. Scripture, Praise & Intercessory Prayer. Please Join Us.Key Project: Thank you for your support during 2016. £585 and 1579 items were donated (see noticeboard). The project is organised by South Tyneside Churches Together and aims to help young people in the borough aged 16 to 25 avoid homelessness. Further information is available at keyproject.org.uk

Walsingham: 70th Annual Pilgrimage this year will take place from Tue 30 th May to Thu 1st June, cost £145. Names with £15 non-returnable deposit can be given to Helen Stephenson 43 Wolsey Court NE34 0QU. Cheques made payable to The Walsingham Association. Come along and join us to celebrate our 70th year.

What are we prepared to give up for the Gospel? Do we try to make our own cross, or accept whatever we are given? To give up all your possessions is to make yourself vulnerable and dependant. This gospel teaching could cause all kinds of problems between families, friends and colleagues. St Paul, in putting himself in the place of the slave, Onesimus, is encouraging the church leader, Philemon, to do what is right. But his words are equally for us today. We have the example of many such as Maximilian Kolbe who took the place of a man condemned to death in a concentration camp. We are called to lose our comfort zones, our assumed places and see each human being through the `lens’ of the gospel message of freedom and dignity. We follow Jesus, that through his Paschal Mystery, He may lead us out of the world of selfishness and violence we have made, into a new heaven and new earth, where all is shaped by the generous and merciful ways of his Father.

STEP 1: RELAX & REMEMBER: Remember that through this scripture our Lord is truly present. Read the Gospel, pay attention to any words that stand out & meditate on them for a few minutes and be invited into a dialogue with God.

2: READ THE GOSPEL: Jesus Teaches the True Meaning of the Law (Matthew 5:20-22.27-28.33-34.37) Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I tell you, if your virtue goes no deeper than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven. You have learnt how it was said to our ancestors: You must not kill; and if anyone does kill he must answer for it before the court. But I say this to you: anyone who is angry with his brother will answer for it before the court. You have learnt how it was said: You must not commit adultery. But I say this to you: if a man looks at a woman lustfully, he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Again, you have learnt how it was said to our ancestors: You must not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord. But I say this to you: do not swear at all. All you need say is “Yes” if you mean yes, “No” if you mean no; anything more than this comes from the evil one.’

STEP 3: REFLECT: See front page for Reflection

STEP 4: RESPOND & REQUEST: Now slowly and prayerfully read the Gospel once again but this time in silence. Consider how this Gospel could apply to your life in general. Then thank God for any insight you may have received. Conclude by asking God to bless you with one of the following spiritual gifts to help you act on any resolution you have made: love, understanding, wisdom, faithfulness, peace, self-control, patience or joy. Please remember to pray for the Church and particularly our school families. Then conclude by requesting the prayers of Our Lady & St Joseph.

FORWARD TOGETHER IN HOPE

“Pray for our Diocese as we seek to explore this new way of witnessing to Jesus”Bishop Seamus

POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD FIRST ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY

Thursday 2nd MarchTyne Theatre & Opera House

Westgate Road Newcastle

His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor will present medals to participants. There are more than 100 young people receiving awards this year.

ORDINATION 2017Rev Peter Stoddart Sat 22 July St Mary’s Cathedral

Please keep him in your prayers

Sacred Heart St. Oswald’s

For further notices or for more info Please see the notice board

C ycle of Prayer In the time leading up to Lent, we are asked to pray for these intentions: Peace on Earth; Christian Unity; The Sick and Those Who Care for Them; Victims of Trafficking and Those who Work to Combat it; the Unemployed.

The Pope’s Mission Intention February: that all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees and the marginalised, may find welcome and comfort in our communities.

Induction Service: Westoe Baptist Church invite you to celebrate the Induction of their new minister Pastor Julie Price on Sun 12th Feb at 4.00 pm.

Youth Mass: in celebration of Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & offered for Sick of De La Salle Community Wed 15th Feb 7.00 pm St Gregory’s All welcome. Games & Fun activities with refreshments. Tea & Coffee for adults.

CAFOD: CAFOD Lentern Appeal. David Cross a representative from CAFOD will give a talk on Wed 15 Feb at 7pm in St Bede;s Hall. Please Support.

Prison Matters: Volunteers needed, can you offer 2 hours of your time to help in our Drop –In Centre for ex-offenders? Training & support will be given. If interested meeting in St Matthew’s York Ave Jarrow Thu 16th Feb 6.00 pm.

Induction Service: St Lawrence’s, Horsley Hill invite you to the licensing of The Rev Paul Child as Priest in Charge on Sun 26th Feb at 3.00 pm

Key Project: Thank you for your support during 2016. £585 and 1579 items were donated (see noticeboard at SB). The project is organised by South Tyneside Churches And aims to help young people in the borough aged 16 to 25 avoid homelessness. Further information is available at keyproject.org.uk

LENT: begins on 1stMarch with Ash Wednesday, Ashes will be distributed at all Masses PRAYER: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Prayer of the Church, Scripture Study; Stations of the Cross. FASTING: Soup Lunches Fridays , day of fasting & abstinence. ALMS–GIVING: Lenten Alms – St Cuthbert’s Care; CAFOD Family Fast Day Fri 10th Mar.

Flame Congress: On Sat 11th March a group of 1,000 young people and accompanying adults from our Diocese will be travelling to Flame at Wembley Arena. Flame is a National Youth Congress with inspiring speakers and music from Matt Redman. Coaches will be leaving from every part of the Diocese. There are still places left for young people Yr 9 and above and Adults. If you would like to go please contact YMT for further details. E-Mail admin@ymt.org or telephone 01207 592244

Walsingham: 70th Annual Pilgrimage this year will take place from Tue 30 th May to Thu 1st June, cost £145. Names with £15 non-returnable deposit can be given to Helen Stephenson 43 Wolsey Court NE34 0QU. Cheques made payable to The Walsingham Association. Come along and join us to celebrate our 70th year.

Confessions: Saturday 6.00–6.30 pm. Hymns: 416, 177, 307, 461. Psalm: 975Please pray for: Prof. Paul Younger, Fr John Gibbons, Leo Hardy, Ronnie Phelps, Kurt Patterson, Carol Hannen, Hazel Watson, Eileen Martin, Jessie Gray, Patricia McKeag, Janet Hymers, baby Evie Noble, and all the sick in St Benedict’s, St Clare’s Hospices and all those in South Tyneside Hospital. If there is anyone ill or housebound and not being visited, please inform John Hardy.Recently Deceased: Doris Boddy, Mandy Betts, Alice Glen.ROTAS 11th February 18th FebruaryReaders: G Tierney K Smith V Taylor D Smith V Green S RodgerMinisters: C Oliver M Oliver F Totton J HardyB. Prayers: C Frankland J ArthursCounters: G Tierney M Tierney K Smith D smith

Food Aid: there is a box at the back of church for donations of food or money. Maureen Hunter continues to collect stamps for Cystic Fibrosis.Calling all knitters and crotheters. The knitting appeal for the Christmas shoe boxes was very successful last year. The organisers are hoping to start earlier for this coming year. If you are able to knit simple hats, scarves or mittens please speak to Maureen Hunter for more details. Wool and Patterns are available. Anniversaries: 15th-21st Catherine Smith, Peter Mackin, Michael Moran, Mary Marr, Charles Scott, Elizabeth Jennings, Ellen Scott, Anthony, Harold Sweeney, Isobel Scott, Charles Starkey, Frederick Durnan. If you wish to add anything to the bulletin during February please contact Geraldine on 536 5324 by Tuesday evening

ST OSWALD’SAnniversaries : Vincent Fitzpatrick, May Godenzie, Jayne Eddon, Maria Newton, Winnie Richardson, John Tighe, Ronnie Brown, Patrick Curran & Tommy Hunter.

Please pray for: Carmel Doherty, Margaret Wilson, Leo Hardy, Doreen Carrahar, Rosemary Cox, Eva Todd, Bob Spinks, Cathy Spinks, John Elrick, Richard Cook, Jack Morgan and all the sick and housebound.

This week (12 Feb): Eucharistic Ministers: N. McKie, A. Hutton, M. Price.Reader: M. Taylor. Bidding Prayers: C. Frankland.Next week (19 Feb): Eucharistic Ministers: S. Brown, T. Featherstone, Mt. Frazer.Reader: P. Davison. Bidding Prayers: J. Arthurs.

Notices & Intentions: Catherine Slater 5369248 / Teresa Featherstone 5374285.

100 Club: Winning number for week 4 – No.73 H. Pollard. There are spare numbers available to anyone who would like to join the 100 Club and if your number is drawn out, you win £50.Parish Raffle: Parish raffle continues. Please support.First Holy Communion: Meeting next Sunday at 10am, before 11am Mass.

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