6th Sunday of Year B

The following celebrations will take place during the days ahead:

• Sat 28th: 6pm St Alban’s – People of the Parishes
• Sun 29th 10am: St Patrick’s – Special Intention (SL)
• Mon 30th 10am: St Patrick’s – George Owens
• Tue 1st – No Service
• Wed 2nd 10.00am: St Patrick’s – Special Intention (AMC)
• Thu 3rd 10.00am: St Patrick’s – Anne Bell
• Fri 4th 10.00am: St Patrick’s – Norman Foster
• Sat 5th 6.00pm: St Alban’s – People of the Parishes
• Sun 6th 10 am: St Patrick’s – Patricia Stempczyk

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Please keep in your prayers:

• all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time and,
• James (Jim) Mackin who died recently. A funeral service will be held for Jim at St Patrick’s Church, Felling on Wednesday 9th October, at 11.30am, followed by burial at Heworth Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

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First Holy Communions: Parents of children in school year 4 or above who are baptized as Roman Catholic, are invited to collect a form to enrol their child for this. Forms are available at both churches at the Weekend Masses.

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Fr Martin writes…. I hope you might be able to come along to one of the parish open meetings being held at both Churches – before the winter nights set in – so that we can get to know each other better and so that we can share our hopes. The dates and times are:

Wed 2nd Oct 6.30pm at St Alban’s Church
Thur 3rd Oct 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish Centre

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St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
We are looking forward to welcoming Bishop Stephen into school on Thursday 3rd October for a visit. You are most welcome to join us in the school hall at 2.45pm for a cup of tea or coffee and a chance for an informal chat.

Parish Afternoon Tea: Thank you to all those who helped to plan this event and to all those who attended.

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RCIA: We keep in our prayers the eleven people who joined the partnership RCIA course recently. The next meeting will take place this Tuesday 1 Oct, 6.30pm in the parish centre at St. Patrick’s Church. If interested please contact Alan Edgell on 07976 402023.

Mrs M Robinson

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Parking at St Alban’s
For information the lower church car park is available for parking each Saturday evening for the vigil Mass.

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25th Sunday of Year B

• Sat 21st 6pm St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
• Sun 22nd 10am St Patrick’s: Desmond Costello
• Mon 23rd 10am St Patrick’s: Pat Donald
• Tue 24th No Service
• Wed 25th 10am St Patrick’s: Thanksgiving (St Anth)
• Thu 26th 10am St Patrick’s: George Owens Eccles
• Fri 27th 10am St Patrick’s: John Donald Eccles
• Sat 28th 6pm St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
• Sun 29th 10am St Patrick’s: Special Intention (SL)

*Weekday Masses at St Patrick’s are celebrated in the Parish Centre
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Available on Request

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We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.

We pray for those who died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.

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First Holy Communions
Parents of children in school year 4, who are baptized as Roman Catholic, are invited to collect a form to enrol their child for this. Forms are available at both churches at the Weekend Masses.

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Fr Martin writes….Thank you for your warm welcome last weekend. It is really appreciated. I am slowly becoming familiar with the ways of our parishes. I attended the John Ingram Partnership meeting on Wednesday evening, to hear about the ways in which the parishes of this area are working together. I heard about how the partnership supports Joe’s Place, based at St Joseph’s, helping those in real need. In the coming weeks I plan to hold an open meeting at both Churches – before the winter nights set in – so that I can both get to know you better and hear from you about your hopes. The proposed dates and times are:

Wed 2nd October 6.30pm at St Alban’s Church
Thur 3rd October 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish Centre

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St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
The children in school have all been settling into their new classes with their new teachers at the beginning of this new academic year. They have also been putting themselves forward for leadership roles so we have a newly elected Head Girl and Head Boy, newly appointed Captains and Vice-Captains of our houses and new members of the school council in place. Please pray for all of these children as they aim to follow our mission to ‘live life to the full’. I look forward to seeing you soon so that we can update and refresh our list of Parish Prayer Sponsor.

Mrs M Robinson

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Parish Afternoon Tea: On the last Saturday of the month, 28th September, afternoon tea will be available in the Parish Centre between 1 and 3pm. There is no charge for afternoon tea but any donations received will go towards the new cooker. Please come along and support this.

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RCIA: We keep in our prayers the eleven people who joined the partnership RCIA course this week. If you are interested in joining this group, which meets in the parish centre at St. Patrick’s Church, then please contact Alan Edgell who leads the course on 07976 402023.

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Diocesan Job Vacancies
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is looking to appoint to the following vacancies:
Deputy Director of Education – Full-time, term-time. Closing date: 1 October.
Property Surveyor – Full-time, maternity cover. Closing date: 23 September.
Youth Safeguarding Adviser – Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.
Please visit www.diocesehn.org.uk/job-vacancies for full details or contact us on 0191 243 3301

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Vocations Discernment: Men aged 18+, who think God might be calling them to serve in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle as a Priest, are invited to explore their vocation with the Diocesan Priestly Vocations Team. Meetings take place monthly between 6pm-8pm at St Joseph’s Church, Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley.

The next meeting is on Tues, 1st Oct, for more info, contact the Vocations Promoter, Fr Shaun Purdy: Tel: 01207 299012 email: vocationspromoter@diocesehn.org.uk.

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A Liturgy Day for Readers
This is an opportunity for those who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass to look at the background of why we are going to be using a new translation of the Scriptures at Mass. It will take place on Friday, 15th November, 2024 at St. Aloysius, Hebburn from 10.30am – 3.30pm. If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office at felling.stpatrick@rcdhn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).

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FLAME 2025:
Flame 2025 takes place on Saturday 15th March. The theme is ‘UNSTOPPABLE. FAN THE FLAME OF HOPE’. It is open to anyone from school year 9 to University/young adult age. Under 18s must be part of an organised group. Please talk with your school chaplain, catechist or parish priest if you would like to come along. Two years ago, over 700 young people from our Diocese travelled to Wembley Arena for this national Catholic youth gathering. Once again YMT is hoping to take a large number of young people (up to 1,000 including accompanying adults). COST: £45 per person (includes return rail travel, Wembley ticket and London travel card). The cost has been generously subsidised by Significance, the charity founded by Fr Dermott Donnelly. For further information contact mary.hughes@ymt.org.

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Exploring the Catholic Faith
Are you someone, or do you know someone, who is wondering about their relationship with God and not sure where to start? Welcome to First Steps! Join Deacon Shaun and the First Steps team on a journey this autumn and see if the Catholic Church can help your relationship grow. This may be the right path for you, and it may even help you take the next steps towards coming into the Church. We gather weekly online via Zoom and invite you to come along to find out more. This programme is for people new to the faith and to anyone accompanying them on their journey in faith. Starts on Wednesday 2 October at 7pm for 8 weeks. (First Steps is not an RCIA programme, but we can offer guidance to anyone wishing to continue their journey in faith.) You can register here: https://bit.ly/DHNFirstSteps

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Your offerings are our sole source of income. Although we have re-introduced the collection at each Sunday Mass, we do hope that you might consider making your offering by Standing Order. This is by far the easiest way to donate, ideally on a monthly basis. The details for this are below. If you are a tax payer why not consider “Gift Aiding” your offering. At no cost to you, the parish receives 25p for every £1.00 you donate. All you need is to complete a simple Gift Aid form which may be obtained from the parish office at felling.stpatrick@rcdhn.org.uk

For St. Alban’s: Account name: DHN Pelaw St Alban: Sort code: 40-34-18 Account No: 92010984

For St. Patrick’s: Account name: DHN Felling St Patrick: Sort code: 40-34-18 Account No: 52010453

24th Sunday of Year

The following Masses will be celebrated during the week ahead:

• Saturday: 14th 6pm Mass in St. Alban’s Church: The Parishioners Intentions
• Sunday: 15th 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church: In Thanksgiving
• Monday 16th 10am Mass in St Patrick’s parish centre
• Wednesday 18th 10am Mass in St Patrick’s parish centre
• Thursday: 19th 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s parish centre: Jim Farrell
• Friday: 20th 10am Mass in St Patrick’s parish centre:
• Saturday: 21st 6pm Mass in St. Alban’s Church: The Parishioners Intentions
• Sunday: 22nd 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church: Desmond Costell

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Please keep in your prayers:

• all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital
• all those whose memories we cherish or whose anniversaries occur around this time and,
• all those who have died recently

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Fr Martin writes… Once again I thank you for your patience. I have celebrated my first Masses at St Patrick’s during the week and I look forward to celebrating my first Sunday Masses with you this weekend. So far I haven’t done much unpacking but I have managed a visit to St Alban’s primary school on Friday to meet with the pupils and the staff. I thank them for their warm welcome. This weekend Bishop Stephen has written a pastoral letter, but I shall still be able to introduce myself at each Mass. I look forward to working with you and getting to know you all better in the weeks and months ahead.

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Afternoon Tea
On the last Saturday of the month, 28th September, afternoon tea will be available in the Parish Centre between 1 and 3pm. There is no charge for afternoon tea but any donations received will go towards the new cooker.

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A Liturgy Day for Readers
This is an opportunity for those who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass to look at the background of why we are going to be using a new translation of the Scriptures at Mass. It will take place on Friday, 15th November, 2024 at St. Aloysius, Hebburn from 10.30am – 3.30pm. If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office at felling.stpatrick@rcdhn.org.uk. Other dates and locations may be found here Liturgy & Prayer – Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk) (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by the Parish).

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Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) supports adults who want to explore their spirituality and if they wish to become a Catholic. It is an informal system of regular meetings to explore what it means to be a Catholic. Meetings are generally held on Tuesday evenings at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Felling at 6.30pm for one hour during school term times. These meetings allow participants to talk about topics in an open, non-judgemental way. Topics look at the history of the Church, the Bible, the Sacraments of the Church and prayer. You can suggest topics too. The meetings are based around the Sycamore Course approved by the Church. Participants do not have to make their mind up straight away but can decide as the course progresses. This decision is yours alone. An initial meeting is to take place on Tuesday 17th September at 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Felling. Please feel free to come along for a short introduction to the Programme and a chance to ask any questions you may have. The parish centre is situated beneath St. Patrick’s Church in Felling High Street. For more information you may choose to call Alan Edgell who leads the course on 07976 402023.

23^rd Sunday of Year B

The following celebrations will take place during the days ahead.

• Saturday 7th: 6pm Mass in St. Alban’s Church: The Parishioners Intentions
• Sunday 8th: 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church 
• Thursday 12th: 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s parish centre
• Friday 13th: 10am Mass in St Patrick’s parish centre
• Saturday 14th: 6pm Mass in St. Alban’s Church: The Parishioners Intentions
• Sunday 15th: 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church: 

This Weekend we Welcome Fr Jude Ibeh who will be celebrating our Sunday Masses at both churches

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Please keep in your prayers:

• all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital
• all those whose memories we cherish at this time and,
• all those who have died recently

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Fr Martin writes…

Thank you for your patience with the current moves. The ‘man with the van’ brought my belongings to the presbytery on Thursday 5th September. I expect I shall be living out of boxes and suitcases for a good few weeks to come….as I start to unpack.

This weekend I shall be celebrating my farewell Masses at Tynemouth and Cullercoats, so I have asked Fr Jude Ibeh to cover the two Sunday Masses here for me. I am still committed to a few pastoral responsibilities in Tynemouth and Cullercoats, including a Requiem Mass on Wednesday 11th at St Oswin’s, Tynemouth, which was arranged some time ago. I hope, therefore, to celebrate my first weekend Masses with you all on 14th & 15th September. I also plan to start celebrating weekday Masses at St Patrick’s from this Thursday.

I am very grateful to Fr Patterson for all the useful information he has left me to help get started. We pray he may enjoy a well deserved retirement. I apologise for the relative simplicity of this weeks newsletter. It is quite a learning curve finding out how all the digital technology works. I look forward very much to meeting and working with you all in the future. God Bless.

Fr martin

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A Liturgy Day for Readers
This is an opportunity for those who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass to look at the background of why we are going to be using a new translation of the Scriptures at Mass. It will take place on Friday, 15th November, 2024 at St. Aloysius, Hebburn from 10am – 3:30pm. If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office at felling.stpatrick@rcdhn.org.uk. Other dates and locations may be found here Liturgy & Prayer – Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk) (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by the Parish).

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Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) supports adults who want to explore their spirituality and if they wish to become a Catholic. It is an informal system of regular meetings to explore what it means to be a Catholic. Meetings are generally held on Tuesday evenings at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Felling at 6.30pm for one hour during school term times. These meetings allow participants to talk about topics in an open, non-judgemental way. Topics look at the history of the Church, the Bible, the Sacraments of the Church and prayer. You can suggest topics too. The meetings are based around the Sycamore Course approved by the Church. Participants do not have to make their mind up straight away but can decide as the course progresses. This decision is yours alone. An initial meeting is to take place on Tuesday 17th September at 6.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Felling. Please feel free to come along for a short introduction to the Programme and a chance to ask any questions you may have. The parish centre is situated beneath St. Patrick’s Church in Felling High Street. For more information you may choose to call Alan Edgell who leads the course on 07976 402023.