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
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
