Today is the birthday of the Church, Pentecost. On that day, fifty days after the Resurrection of the Lord, the Holy Spirit came down on those gathered in prayer in the upper room. The sevenfold gifts of the Paraclete enabled them to change the world. Our prayer today is for a similar outpouring of the Spirit in our time. Blessed Sacrament Procession. This will take place at Ushaw College on Sunday 8th June and members especially of the Association of the Eucharist, of which we have quite a few in parish, are invited to attend. Of course everyone will be welcome.
The afternoon commences at 2pm with Exposition and the Procession will be at 3pm. Confessions will be available between 2pm and 3pm.
Details are on the notice board.
St. Bede's Mission. There was a meeting on Wednesday last of the Deanery mission team. The programme is beginning to crystallise and the representatives from the parishes are really enthusiastic. Details of the events will be announced when they have been firmed up. Please pray for its success. The next meeting is at New Seaham on Wednesday 11th June at 7pm.
CTS Pamphlets. There is quite a range of booklets available in the porch. Those on the table are free. If you take one then pass it on after you've read it.
Music Group. The group will meet as usual at 10am in the Church on Tuesday. Come along if you can.
Lourdes. Fr. Peter Stott has written to pilgrims going to Lourdes with the Diocese in August as follows:
Anyone wishing to be involved with the choir, singing, or playing an instrument on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in August is invited to attend the Music practices that have been arranged for May 11th and 18th, June 8th, 22nd and 29th, July 6th and 13th. All practices will start at 7pm and will take place at Immaculate Heart Lobley Hill.
Day of Reflection. If you are a reader or a Special Minister you need to be prayerful about your ministry. The Liturgical Formation team of the Diocese has arranged the following:
Breaking the Word - for Readers. Fr. Clement Lee, CSSR, will lead a day at Ushaw College on Saturday 28th June form 10.30am till 4pm. The cost is £9.
Happy are those called to his Supper - for Eucharistic Ministers. At Ushaw College on Saturday 7th June from 10.30am till 4pm.
Details of both events are on the notice board.
Coffee Evening. Last Monday's social was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone who organised or supported it the Church benefitted by £115.
Acknowledgement. During recent weeks we have had some very generous donations from people who wish to remain anonymous. Nevertheless I would like to thank them as publicly as I can.
