Our Christmas Mass Times
Tues 24th Dec Christmas Eve: St Patrick’s 6.30pm (with carols from 6.10pm)
Wed 25th Dec Christmas Day: St Alban’s 9.30am
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Parish newsletter
Christ the King
Mass times and intentions
• Saturday (23rd Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Frank Smith
• Sunday (24th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: people of the Parishes
• Monday (25th Nov) 10am Word and Holy communion St Patrick’s
• Tuesday (26th Nov): No Service
• Wednesday (27th Nov): No Service
• Thursday (28th Nov) 10am Word and Holy communion St Patrick’s
• Friday (29th Nov): No Service
• Saturday (30th Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: people of the Parishes
• Sunday (1 Dec) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Maurice Brown
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
We pray for Catherine Taylor who died recently. Her body will be received in to St Patrick’s church on Sun 1st Dec at 5.00pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for her on Monday 2nd Dec, 10.00am at St Patrick’s. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations and Welcome to Sophia Elizabeth Margaret Thompson who was Baptised at St Patrick’s last Sunday.
The Advent Café Its coming back by popular demand – for its 3rd Year – our Advent Café (aka St. Patrick’s Parish Centre) opening Wednesday, 4th Dec 2024 at 6pm offering a chance to explore the themes of Advent -through the Annunciation, the Visitation, and The Birth! – while praying, chatting and drinking coffee and eating cake!!! The aim is to discover ways in which we, as a Christian, Catholic family can actually make Advent ’themes’ reality for someone, somewhere this Christmas. Everyone is welcome and admission is free in a warm environment. C=Catholic, Community, Cake, Conversation and Challenge, A= Action, Advent, F= Faith, E = Everyone.
There will be a Collection as you leave church today to support the work of the Diocesan Youth Ministry Trust.
This Weekend we Celebrate Youth Sunday. Our young people will help in a special way with our celebration on Sunday.
At our Masses this weekend we especially Welcome those children who have been enrolled to prepare for their First Holy Communion. During Mass the children will be presented with their books.
Thank you to those who supported the Afternoon Tea will held in the Parish Centre at St Patrick’s.
New Translation of the Lectionary: From next weekend the Bishop’s of England and Wales require all churches to use a new translation of the Scriptures during Mass. The new translation they have chosen is the English Standard Version. You may notice a few changes, but sadly it does mean that our Sunday Scripture Mass books no longer contain the translation which we will be using.
RCIA: The next RCIA Meeting for the John Ingram Partnership will take place this Tuesday 26th November, 6.30pm in the parish centre at St Patrick’s.
Supporting the Diocesan Justice & Peace Group
The Diocesan Justice and Peace Group are currently supporting 567 clients, most of whom have had their claims for asylum turned down and are, therefore, destitute. Some receive a weekly voucher of £45. Others receive a bag of groceries valued at £7. In October 537 food bags were supplied and 31 vouchers. Please support this project with your donations, as there were 59 new clients in October and there will probably be more this month. Thank you.
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
You are welcome to come to Advent services of prayer in St Alban’s Church, led by the school children:
- Friday 29th November, 2.45pm
- Friday 6th December, 2.45pm
- Friday 13th December, 2.45pm
- Thursday 19th December, 9.30am
Please could Parish Prayer Sponsors pick up the prayer cards I left at either St Alban’s Church or St Patrick’s Church, so that you know who to pray for. Thank you.
Mrs M Robinson
Church Volunteer Census
If you volunteer in any way for the church or parish please don’t forget to complete the volunteer census form and return it to church.
Youth Sunday – A message from YMT
Today, we celebrate Youth Sunday, The Feast of Christ the King and the vital role young people play in our Church. Bishop Stephen has written a letter which highlights the inspiring contributions of our youth and the dedication of the Youth Ministry Trust (YMT). Please see the poster at the back of the church, showcasing the ways youth ministry has flourished this year, from the return of The Source gathering to successful summer festivals and the JPII and Faith in Action Awards. A special collection will
be taken today. Gift Aid envelopes are available for those who wish to contribute. Thank you.
News from Joe’s Place: We regularly need the following items. Potatoes- tinned or dried. Tinned meats or tuna. Dumpling mix. Crumble mix. Tinned fruit & veg. Custard. We are also grateful for used rucksacks or large bags. A volunteer writes: “On a very cold morning, the chicken dinner was much appreciated! The menu was chicken in gravy with stuffing, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and vegetables (63.served), scrambled eggs on toast (32 served) various toasties (94 served) and Apple crumble
and custard.(54 served). We gave out lots of hats, socks, scarves, gloves and other items of warm clothing and our clients are very grateful for these.
Parish newsletter
33rd Sunday of the Year
Mass times and intentions
- Saturday (16th Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: people of the Parishes
- Sunday (17th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Daniel Hughes
- Monday (18th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: George Owens
- Tuesday (19th Nov): No Service
- Wednesday (20th Nov) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: Dominic Sloan
- Thursday (21st Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Dec’d of Rodrigues Family
- Friday (22nd Nov) 2pm Funeral service: Requiem Mass for Annie (Vera) Isaac
- Saturday (23rd Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Frank Smith
- Sunday (24th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: People of the Parishes
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
We pray for Annie (Vera) Isaac who died recently. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Vera this Friday 22nd Nov 2pm at St Alban’s church, followed by committal at Saltwell crematorium at 3.15pm. May she rest in peace.
Mass this Wednesday will be celebrated at St Alban’s at 10.00am. The school children will anticipate Youth Sunday with a service in church at St Alban’s on Thurs 21 Nov at 3.00pm. All welcome.
Thank you to all those who attended the Mass of Induction on Friday for my installation as Parish Priest of St Patrick’s and St Alban’s and to those who provided the refreshments afterwards. Fr martin
The Advent Café….Is coming back by popular demand – for its 3rd Year, at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, opening Wednesday, 4th Dec 2024 at 18.00 – offering a chance to explore the themes of Advent. All welcome.
RCIA: The next RCIA Meeting for the John Ingram Partnership will take place this Tuesday 19th November, 6.30pm in the parish centre at St Patrick’s.
The Next Afternoon Tea will be held in the Parish Centre at St Patrick’s next Saturday 23 Nov, 1-3pm. All welcome.
The First Holy Communion children who have been enrolled for this are invited to collect their books during Masses next weekend on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th Nov.
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parish Prayer Sponsors,
Thank you to everyone who has signed up. We really appreciate your prayers each and every day. Please pick up your prayer cards at either St Alban’s Church or St Patrick’s Church this weekend, so that you know who to pray for.
Mrs M Robinson
Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is celebrated on 23rd / 24th November, the Feast of Christ the King, Celebrating Young People Worldwide. We invite all young people and their families to join us for Mass as we celebrate young people worldwide. This Sunday Mass will focus on the theme Let Your Kingdom Come, reflecting on the importance of youth in our Church and our world. During the Masses this weekend our young people who have been enrolled for their First Holy Communion will receive their I Belong book, marking the beginning of their journey in the sacrament.
A Youth Sunday Preparation Evening
will take place on Friday, 22nd November at 5:30pm (in the Parish Centre at St Patrick’s). If you would like to get involved in the Mass – whether through welcoming, reading, music, or any other part – please do come along to our preparation evening. This invitation is open to everyone, not just young people! It’s a wonderful opportunity to contribute and be part of the celebration.If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Rebecca Rutland on; rrutland00@icloud.com. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together!
Youth Sunday – a message from YMT
As we near Youth Sunday on the Feast of Christ the King on 24TH November, we invite you to celebrate and encourage young people in our Diocese. World Youth Sunday resources are now available, including a registration link for CYMFed’s World Youth Funday, a free, interactive livestream event on Friday 22nd November. Join live from studios in London, Nottingham, and YMT, with special guests like Sr. Anna and Sr. Linda (Daughters of Divine Charity), Bishop David Oakley, and more ending the day with a moment of Adoration. Thank you for any support or fundraising you can offer for youth ministry in our Diocese. Follow YMT and visit the CYMFed website for more details.
Church Volunteer Census
If you volunteer in any way for the church or parish please don’t forget to complete the volunteer census form and return it to church.
Less than One month to stop assisted suicide!
The most vulnerable in our society are at risk. MPs will vote on whether to introduce an assisted suicide law on 29 November. To protect the vulnerable from this radical law change, contact your MP and ask them to vote NO. Take action now – it only takes 30 seconds to contact your MP using the tool here: www.righttolife.org.uk/mpcontactnow or collect the postcard as you leave church today.
St Dominic’s in Newcastle: Be Still and Know that I am God, 21st – 24th November 2024
Join Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, is offering this retreat exploring the human condition with practices common to mindfulness and to Christian contemplative prayer. The retreat will seek to reclaim those practices that share common ground with the tradition of apophatic prayer and theology rooted in the monastic and the Eastern Orthodox traditions. For more information and to register: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/
Little Sisters of the Poor
A huge thank you to everyone who very kindly supported our Christmas fayre at St Joseph’s Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) on Saturday 9th November. It was a great success. We hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did. We look forward to welcoming you back. Mother Kathleen Mary and Community Little Sisters of the Poor Christmas Concert The Newcastle Male Chorus and Gibside Singers will be performing a Christmas Concert in the Chapel at St Joseph’s Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) on Saturday 7th December 2024 at 7.00pm. The concert is in aid of the work of the Little Sisters at St Joseph’s Home. Tickets are £8 (interval drink included), available from St Joseph’s Home – 0191 273 1279
Parish newsletter
32nd of Year B – Remembrance Sunday
Mass times and intentions
• Saturday (9thth) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
• Sunday (10th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Desmond Costello
• Monday (11th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Dec’d of the D’Dilva family
• Tuesday (12th Nov): No Service
• Wednesday (13th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Susan Harland
• Thursday (14th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Vin Dolan
• Thursday (14th Nov) 12noon Funeral service: Joe Chambers
• Friday (15th Nov) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: Mass of Induction
• Saturday (16th Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
• Sunday (17th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Daniel Hughes
Weekday Masses at St Patrick’s are celebrated in the parish centre
Sacrament of Reconciliation available on request
We keep in your prayers:
- all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time and,
- Joseph (Joe) Chambers who died recently. A funeral service will be held for Joe this Thurs 14th Nov 12noon at St Patrick’s church. May he rest in peace.
November Remembrance Mass: At Mass this Wednesday 13th Nov. 10.00am at St Alban’s we will remember our loved one’s and especially those who have died during the past year. All welcome.
The Mass of Induction for Fr Martin will take place at St Patrick’s church this Friday 15th November at 6.30pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Paul Zelinski, the Dean of this area. All welcome.
Thank you to the Parents who attended the First Holy Communion information evening. Those children who have been enrolled for this are invited to collect their books during Masses on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th November.
Garden Tidy Up at St Patrick’s: Thank you to all those who supported this.
RCIA The next RCIA Meeting for the John Ingram Partnership will take place this Tuesday 12th November, 6.30pm in the parish centre at St Patrick’s.
Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is celebrated on 23rd / 24th November, the Feast of Christ the King, Celebrating Young People Worldwide. We invite all young people and their families to join us for Mass as we celebrate young people worldwide. This Sunday Mass will focus on the theme Let Your Kingdom Come, reflecting on the importance of youth in our Church and our world.
During the Masses this weekend our young people who have been enrolled for their First Holy Communion will receive their I Belong book, marking the beginning of their journey in the sacrament.
A Youth Sunday Preparation Evening will take place on Friday, 22nd November at 5:30pm (in the Parish Centre at St Patrick’s). If you would like to get involved in the Mass— whether through welcoming, reading, music, or any other part—please do come along to our preparation evening.
This invitation is open to everyone, not just young people! It’s a wonderful opportunity to contribute and be part of the celebration.If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Rebecca Rutland on; rrutland00@icloud.com. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together!
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you saw the article in the Northern Cross describing Bishop Stephen’s visit. It was a lovely afternoon and the children were so delighted to meet him. And have you also seen the amazing wall mural outside our school on Rothbury Avenue? If you haven’t passed by recently, I would highly recommend it!
Mrs M Robinson
One month to stop assisted suicide!
The most vulnerable in our society are at risk. MPs will vote on whether to introduce an assisted suicide law on 29 November. To protect the vulnerable from this radical law change, contact your MP and ask them to vote NO. Take action now – it only takes 30 seconds to contact your MP using the tool here: www.righttolife.org.uk/mpcontactnow
Church Volunteer Census
If you volunteer in any way for the church or parish please don’t forget to complete the volunteer census form and return it to church.
Newman Tyneside Circle invites you to come and hear Veronica Whitty speak about Driving Mother Teresa. The meeting will be at Holy Name parish hall, Jesmond, Newcastle, on Thursday 14 November at 2.30pm.
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@diocesehn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).
St Dominic’s in Newcastle: Be Still and Know that I am God, 21st – 24th November 2024 Join Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, is offering this retreat exploring the human condition with practices common to mindfulness and to Christian contemplative prayer. The retreat will seek to reclaim those practices that share common ground with the tradition of apophatic prayer and theology rooted in the monastic and the Eastern Orthodox traditions. For more information and to register: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/
Little Sisters of the Poor Christmas Concert
The Newcastle Male Chorus and Gibside Singers will be performing a Christmas Concert in the Chapel at St Joseph’s Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) on Saturday 7th December 2024 at 7.00pm. The concert is in aid of the work of the Little Sisters at St Joseph’s Home. Tickets are £8 (interval drink included), available from St Joseph’s Home – 0191 273 1279.
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 stpatrick.felling@diocesehn.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
Parish newsletter
Mass times and intentions
- Saturday (2nd Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Ernesto Parel
- Sunday (3rd Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: People of the Parishes
- Monday (4th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Albert Lagan
- Tuesday (5th Nov): No Service
- Wednesday (6th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Sister Jessie D’Silva
- Thursday (7th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Pat Donald
- Friday (8th Nov) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: Margaret & Brian Pankhirst (Class Mass Year 5)
- Saturday (9th Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
- Sunday (10th Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Desmond Costello
Sacrament of Reconciliation available on request
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
We pray for Joseph (Joe) Chambers who died recently. A funeral service will be held for Joe on Thursday 14th November 12noon at St Patrick’s church. May he rest in peace.
Mass this Friday at St Alban’s will be led by the school children in Year 5. All welcome.
First Holy Communions: Thank you to those Parents of baptized Catholics in school year 4 or above, who have enrolled them for this years preparation course. A meeting will be held for the parents on Thursday 7th November, 6.30pm in St Alban’s Church.
The Mass of Induction for Fr Martin will take place at St Patrick’s church on Friday 15th November at 6.30pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Paul Zelinski, the Dean of this area. All welcome.
Congratulations and Welcome to James Grummette Who was baptized at St Patrick’s last Sunday.
Garden Tidy Up at St Patrick’s: We are looking for volunteers to gather next Saturday 9th November, 10.00am – 1.00pm to help tidy up the garden and the grounds. Refreshments provided. All helpers welcome.
RCIA
The next RCIA Meeting for the John Ingram Partnership will take place this Tuesday 5th November, 6.30pm in the parish centre at St Patrick’s.
FLAME 2025:
Flame 2025 takes place on Saturday 15th March. The theme is ‘UNSTOPPABLE. FAN THE FLAME OFHOPE’. 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. Once again YMT is hoping to take a large number of young people to Wembley Arena (up to 1,000 including accompanying adults). COST: £45 per person (includes return rail travel, Wembley ticket and London travel card). For further information contact mary.hughes@ymt.org
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you to all the new parishioners for signing up to be a parish prayer sponsors for our school. Please could those already on the list confirm you are happy to continue being a prayer sponsor this year.
Once the lists are finalised, I will send details of who you can pray for. Thank you.
Mrs M Robinson
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: 6 November. Finance Manager – Full-time. Closing date: 8 November. Both roles are based in the Diocesan Offices is Newcastle. Please visit www.diocesehn.org.uk/job-vacancies for full details or contact us on 0191 243 3301
One month to stop assisted suicide!
The most vulnerable in our society are at risk. MPs will vote on whether to introduce an assisted suicide law on 29 November. To protect the vulnerable from this radical law change, contact your MP and ask them to vote NO. Take action now – it only takes 30 seconds to contact your MP using the tool here: www.righttolife.org.uk/mpcontactnow.
Church Volunteer Census
If you volunteer in any way for the church or parish please don’t forget to complete the volunteer census form and return it to church.
The Little Sisters of the Poor, Newcastle, are having a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th November from 12pm to 3pm. Lots of stalls, home baking, Santa’s Grotto, and Arts & Crafts. All are welcome.
Newman Tyneside Circle invites you to come and hear Veronica Whitty speak about Driving Mother Teresa. The meeting will be at Holy Name parish hall, Jesmond, Newcastle, on Thursday 14 November at 2.30pm.
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 10.30 – 15.30. If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office at felling.stpatrick@diocesehn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).
St Dominic’s in Newcastle: Be Still and Know that I am God, 21st – 24th November 2024 Join Fr Roger Dawson, SJ, is offering this retreat exploring the human condition with practices common to mindfulness and to Christian contemplative prayer. The retreat will seek to reclaim those practices that share common ground with the tradition of apophatic prayer and theology rooted in the monastic and the Eastern Orthodox traditions. For more information and to register: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/
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 stpatrick.felling@diocesehn.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
Parish newsletter
30th Sunday of Year
Mass times and intentions
- Saturday (26th Oct) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
- Sunday (27th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: 90th Birthday (BH) Thanksgiving
- Monday (28th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Sheila Robinson
- Tuesday (29th Oct): No Service
- Wednesday (30th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: In Thanksgiving (MH)
- Thursday (31st Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Anthony D’Silva
- Friday (1st Nov) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parish
- Friday (1st Nov) 6:30pm Mass in St Alban’s: Kathleen & Bill Harland
- Saturday (2nd Nov) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Ernesto Parel
- Sunday (3rd Nov) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: People of the Parishes
Sacrament of Reconciliation available on request
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
The Feast of All Saints is celebrated this coming Friday, 1st November. There will be two Masses that day:
- 10am at St Patrick’s and,
- 6.30pm at St Alban’s
for this Holyday of Obligation.
We will Celebrate Mass for the Feast of All Souls on Saturday 2nd November, 10.00am at St Patrick’s. During this Mass there will be an opportunity to remember our loved one’s who have died, especially those who have died in the last year. Similarly I will celebrate a Mass for our loved one’s at St Alban’s on Wed 13th Nov 10.00am.
The Mass of Induction for Fr Martin will take place at St Patrick’s church on Friday 15th November at 6.30pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Paul Zelinski, the Dean of this area.
There will be a Collection for the Clergy Training Fund as you leave church today.
First Holy Communions: Thank you to those Parents of baptized Catholics in school year 4 or above, who have enrolled them for this years preparation course. A meeting will be held for the parents on Thursday 7th November, 6.30pm in St Alban’s Church.
Thank you to all those who helped to prepare and supported the afternoon tea at St Patrick’s.
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners, Thank you to all the new parishioners for signing up to be a parish prayer sponsors for our school. Please could those already on the list confirm you are happy to continue being a prayer sponsor this year. Once the lists are finalised, I will send details of who you can pray for. Thank you.
Mrs M Robinson
Parking at St Alban’s
For information the lower church car park is available for parking each Saturday evening for the vigil Mass.
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. Once again YMT is hoping to take a large number of young people to Wembley Arena (up to 1,000 including accompanying adults). COST: £45 per person (includes return rail travel, Wembley ticket and London travel card). For further information contact mary.hughes@ymt.org
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: 6 November. Finance Manager – Full-time. Closing date: 8 November. Both roles are based in the Diocesan Offices is Newcastle. Please visit www.diocesehn.org.uk/job-vacancies for full details or contact us on 0191 243 3301
One month to stop assisted suicide!
The most vulnerable in our society are at risk. MPs will vote on whether to introduce an assisted suicide law on 29 November. To protect the vulnerable from this radical law change, contact your MP and ask them to vote NO. Take action now – it only takes 30 seconds to contact your MP using the tool here: www.righttolife.org.uk/mpcontactnow
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 stpatrick.felling@diocesehn.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
Forthcoming Church Volunteer Census
The Diocese is currently carrying out a volunteer census in our parish. This is to ensure we identify all our volunteers, to offer support and appropriate training and recognition for the important part all play in the life of our parish. A volunteer is anyone who gives their time freely and regularly to assist anywhere within the Parish, School, or Diocese. This Saturday 26th October the census will be explained in more detail at St Alban’s. Please remember to return your form, available at the back of church or via the QR code, asap.
Praying with St Dominic, 1st – 3rd November 2024
This retreat explores the life and faith of St Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans), whose objective was to continue safeguarding the Catholic faith. His Marian devotion and the place of the rosary in Christian prayer will be a special focus of this retreat preached by Fr Lawrence Lew, OP. For more information and to register, click here https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/praying-with-saint-dominic/
The Little Sisters of the Poor, Newcastle, are having a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th November from 12pm to 3pm. Lots of stalls, home baking, Santa’s Grotto, and Arts & Crafts. All are welcome.
Newman Tyneside Circle invites you to come and hear Veronica Whitty speak about Driving Mother Teresa. The meeting will be at Holy Name parish hall, Jesmond, Newcastle, on Thursday 14 November at 2.30pm.
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@diocesehn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).
Parish newsletter
29th Sunday of Year
- Saturday (19th Oct) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Paul Hughes
- Sunday (20th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: People of the Parishes
- Monday (21st Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Justice & Peace in Middle East
- Tuesday (22nd Oct): No Service
- Wednesday (23rd Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: D & M Lenehan +V Diamond
- Thursday (24th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Priest’s Intention
- Friday (25th Oct) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: Andrew Sloan
- Saturday (26th Oct) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
- Sunday (27th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: 90th Birthday (BH) Thanksgiving
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
Fr Martin writes…. If you know of anyone who is genuinely sick or housebound who would like to receive Holy Communion please let me know so that suitable arrangements can be made. Once again I invite any Eucharistic ministers who would like to be part of the parish team of care for the sick and housebound to please also let me know.
The Mass of Induction for Fr Martin will take place at St Patrick’s church on Friday 15th November at 6.30pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Paul Zelinski, the Dean of this area.
Mass each Friday will be celebrated at 10.00am at St Alban’s.
Please don’t forget to return your CAFOD envelope to the collection as soon as possible.
The next RCIA Meeting takes place this Tues 22nd Oct in the Parish Centre from 6.30pm.
First Holy Communions: Thank you to those Parents of children in school year 4 or above who are baptized as Roman Catholic, who have enrolled them for this years preparation course. Forms are still available at both churches at Masses this Weekend.
The Next Afternoon Tea will be take place in St Patrick’s Parish Centre this Saturday 26th October, 1-3pm. All welcome.
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. Once again YMT is hoping to take a large number of young people to Wembley Arena (up to 1,000 including accompanying adults). COST: £45 per person (includes return rail travel, Wembley ticket and London travel card). For further information contact mary.hughes@ymt.org
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners
For those of you wishing to continue or sign up as a prayer sponsor for our school, I will be visiting St Alban’s Mass on Saturday 19th October. If you haven’t been a sponsor yet and would like to add your name to the list, please sign up when you see me! All you need to do is offer a daily prayer for a named child, or a particular class or group within our school community. Once I have a completed list I will send individual prayer cards to each prayer sponsor. Thank you.
Mrs M Robinson
Parking at St Alban’s
For information the lower church car park is available for parking each Saturday evening for the vigil Mass.
World Mission Sunday: Today the whole Church unites in prayer for its missionary activity, and in collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world experiencing situations of poverty and conflict.
‘Go and invite everyone to the banquet!’ is this year’s theme chosen by Pope Francis. In his message, the Holy Father reminds us that the heart of our mission is to invite everyone to experience the joy of Christ’s resurrection, a gift meant to be shared with the whole world. Everyone deserves to know that they are welcome at God’s table – to experience God’s love, grace and forgiveness.
Donations and prayers on this day have a direct impact on Catholic communities overseas where the Church is too young, too small, or too poor to flourish without help from the rest of the Church. Our donations help to sustain faith communities, support vocations, and enable missionaries to carry out their mission in often dangerous and remote places. Thank you for your ongoing support of Missio through prayer and charity. For further info visit: missio.org.uk/wms.
Fr Anthony Chantry, National Director Missio
Forthcoming Church Volunteer Census
The Diocese is currently carrying out a volunteer census in our parish. This is to ensure we identify all our volunteers, to offer support and appropriate training and recognition for the important part all play in the life of our parish.” A volunteer is anyone who gives their time freely and regularly to assist anywhere within the Parish, School, or Diocese. During weekend of 19th and 20th of October the census will be explained in more details after the weekend Masses. If you volunteer within the Parish/School/Diocese please complete one of the forms which will be available at the back of church or complete your details via the QR code. Volunteering is a grace from God…Volunteers are the strength of the Church.
Youth 2000 is holding a holy hour of prayer & praise, rosary, reflection and social on Saturday 26th October from 2.00pm to 4pm at St Cuthbert’s RC Church Old Elvet. Open to Young people aged 16-35 (under 16s will need to request a Parent Consent form) Further enquiries email irishanthony12@gmail.com
The Little Sisters of the Poor
Newcastle are having a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th November from 12pm to 3pm. Lots of stalls, home baking, Santa’s Grotto, and Arts & Crafts. All are welcome.
Newman Tyneside Circle invites you to come and hear Veronica Whitty speak about Driving Mother Teresa. The meeting will be at Holy Name parish hall, Jesmond, Newcastle, on Thursday 14 November at 2.30pm.
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@diocesehn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).
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@diocesehn.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
Parish Newsletter
28th Sunday of Year
Mass times and intentions
- Saturday (12th Oct) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: People of the Parishes
- Sunday (13th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: William & Elizabeth Pearson
- Monday (14th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: In Thanksgiving (RW)
- Tuesday (15th Oct): No Service
- Wednesday (16th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Brenda & David Gibbon
- Thursday (17th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: Brian Quigley
- Friday (18th Oct) 10am Mass in St Alban’s: Priests Intention
- Saturday (19th Oct) 6pm Mass in St Alban’s: Paul Hughes
- Sunday (20th Oct) 10am Mass in St Patrick’s: People of the Parishes
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Available on Request
We keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are sick, housebound or in hospital at this time.
Fr Martin writes…. I would be grateful if any extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion who take Holy Communion to the sick and housebound could let me know the details of those whom they visit and how often. Likewise any Eucharistic ministers who would like to be part of the parish team of care for the sick and housebound are invited to let Fr Martin know.
The Mass of Induction for Fr Martin will take place at St Patrick’s church on Friday 15th November at 6.30pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Paul Zelinski, the Dean of this area.
Mass this Friday will be celebrated at 10.00am at St Alban’s.
The New Reader’s Rota for St Patrick’s is available at the back of church.
Please don’t forget to return your CAFOD envelope to the collection as soon as possible.
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.
The Next Afternoon Tea will be take place in St Patrick’s Parish Centre on Saturday 26th October, 1-3pm. All welcome!
St Alban’s School News
Dear Parishioners,
For those of you wishing to continue as a prayer sponsor for our school, I will be visiting St Patrick’s Mass on Sunday 13th and St Alban’s Mass on Saturday 19th. If you haven’t been a sponsor yet and would like to add your name to the list, please sign up when you see me! All you need to do is offer a daily prayer for a named child, or a particular class or group within our school community. Thank you.
Mrs M Robinson
Forthcoming Church Volunteer Census
The Diocese is currently carrying out a volunteer census in our parish. This is to ensure we identify all our volunteers, to offer support and appropriate training and recognition for the important part all play in the life of our parish.” A volunteer is anyone who gives their time freely and regularly to assist anywhere within the Parish, School, or Diocese. During weekend of 19th and 20th of October the census will be explained in more details after the weekend Masses. If you volunteer within the Parish/School/Diocese please complete one of the forms which will be available at the back of church or complete your details via the QR code. Volunteering is a grace from God…Volunteers are the strength of the Church.
New Parish E-mail Address
We have finally joined the full Diocesan System this week. It means we have a new e-mail address for the parish: stpatrick.felling@diocesehn.org.uk Please update your records.
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@diocesehn.org.uk. (Please note the booking fee of £15 per person will be paid for by your Parish).
Prayer for Prisoners Sunday
Lord Jesus Christ, you have come so that we may have life to the full.
Listen to our prayers for all in prison and their families.
Touched by our spirit may they find newness of heart
and be open to that new life that is found only in you.
May they know care and receive support from those around them.
May they find new purpose in serving you in their brothers and sisters.
Amen.
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). For further information contact mary.hughes@ymt.org.
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@diocesehn.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
Oppose Assisted Suicide
Bishops are calling on Catholics in England and Wales to unite in prayer and compassionate action to oppose assisted suicide. On Wednesday, 16 October, the House of Commons will hear the first reading of a new bill on assisted suicide tabled by Kim Leadbeater MP. The proposed legalisation undermines the sanctity and dignity of human life. We are a praying community. Please pray that our lawmakers will act wisely and will value human life. Please contact your local MP to express your views. The charity Right to Life UK has a simple online mechanism to do this with a provided factual letter. It can be found on the Bishops’ Conference website together with materials explaining the Church’s grave concerns about the proposed legislation.
Thank you for your prayers and action.
Bishop Stephen.