The
Parish Church of S. James the Great, Darlington
Extracts
from the Parish Magazine
June/July
2010
From The Vicar
S.
James' Vicarage,
Vicarage Road,
Darlington,
DL1 1JW.
June
2010
Dear people
of S. James,
On Tuesday
29th June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, I shall celebrate
25 years as a priest in the Church of God. I hope you will all
join me at S. James the Great to celebrate the occasion with
a Solemn Mass and a parish reception afterwards in the Church
Hall. Please meet at 7.30 pm in church for a Mass of Thanksgiving.
It has been a great joy and a particular privilege for me to
serve the majority of those priestly years here at S. James.
So I pray that all who have shared in my priestly ministry of
25 years will be at the Parish Church of S. James the Great on
29th June, My good friend, Father Peter Anderton, will preach
and there will be some wonderful liturgy, excellent music and
generous hospitality.
July is the
month of our Patronal Festival. On Monday 26th July at 7.30 pm
we shall, with great joy, celebrate the Feast of S. James the
Great. S. James was the brother of S. John the apostle, son of
Zebedee, the fisherman. With S. Peter and S. John he was chosen
by Christ to be a witness of his transfiguration and his agony
in the garden and with these two had certain precedence among
the twelve. S. James was the first of the apostles to be martyred,
beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa in about 42 AD - to please
the Jewish opponents of Christianity. According to Spanish tradition
S. James visited Spain and preached the gospel there, and after
his martyrdom his body was brought from Jerusalem to Spain.
The great
shrine of S. James at Santiago de Compostela, in northern Spain,
remains one the greatest centres of pilgrimage in Catholic Christendom.
S. James,
the first of the apostles to share Christ's cup of suffering
and death, reminds us that at the centre and heart of our Christian
faith lies self-giving, sacrifice, service and even suffering
and death. We too are called by the same God to be like S. James
- to offer our lives in the service of Christ. We too are called
to follow and respond to the God who willingly opened his arms
upon the cross and died for us.
We may
not know, we cannot tell,
What pains he had to bear,
But we believe it was for us
He hung and suffered there.
He died
that we might be forgiven,
He died to make us good;
That we might go at last to heaven,
Saved by his precious blood.
The crucified Christ and the martyrdom of S. James our special
patron, these are the measuring lines which stand before us as
we offer to God our time, our talents, our skills, our money,
our lives. Being a Christian means standing in the searching
light of the cross, and it means being committed to the crucified
Christ - like holy S. James.
If we have
committed ourselves to Christ and to following the example of
the saints in glory, then this means being a living part or member
of the Church. It means being committed to that Body which Christ
uses now to continue his work of glorifying God the Father, spreading
the good news of his gospel throughout the world and saving all
mankind.
As a Christian,
as a member of the Church, we have certain obligations to Jesus.
These are some of them:
Worship God
at Mass wherever you are on all Sundays and other main Holy Days.
Receive Holy
Communion faithfully and regularly - after careful preparation.
Pray wherever
you are every day.
Be honest
with God about yourself and your sins and seek his forgiveness,
when necessary by going to confession.
Read the 'Good
News' in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament.
Give money,
as much as you can afford, to pay your fair share of providing
for God's work through his Church and clergy.
As I give
thanks for 25 years of priesthood, and as our Patronal Festival
comes around once again, let us not despise or reject the demands
and obligations of our Catholic faith, but let us seek to renew
our levels of service, commitment and sacrifice.
May God bless
us all and strengthen us all in our Christian faith.
Yours, with
affection and thanksgiving,
Father Grieves
ROUND UP
Monday 31st
May
(Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Bank Holiday
Today Mass
will be said at 9.30 a.m. No evening Mass on Bank Holidays. Please
join us. All are welcome.
Monday 31st
May
Holy Communion
at S. William's Home and Victoria House.
Holy Communion
will be given to the residents at S. William's Residential Home
and Victoria House on Monday 31st May at 10.00 a.m. All are welcome.
Saturday 5th
June
Parish Sponsored Walk
Today we will
be holding a sponsored walk. We will start from Saint James'
Church immediately after the usual Saturday morning Mass, which
begins at 9.30 a.m. Any children walking will be accompanied
by adults. The sponsor forms are available from Mr. Trevor Bunker,
Father Grieves or from the back of church. PLEASE SUPPORT this
very important fund raising event by walking or sponsoring -
or by doing both!
Sunday 6th June
Corpus Christi - The Body and Blood of Christ
The Priesthood
of Melchizadek
Like Melchizedek
of old we bring bread and wine to the altar and Christ transforms
it into his own body and blood for the life of the multitude
of the redeemed.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS and SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father Ian Grieves
Preacher: Father John Payne
11.15 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Please bring
your family and friends to Corpus Christi. This is a day when
all faithful Christians should be at MASS. See you there!!
Mass Setting:
Missa Brevis in D major by Mozart
Readings at
Mass: Genesis 14 vv 18-20
1 Corinthians 11 vv 23-26
S. Luke 9 vv 11-17
Anthem: Ave
Verum Corpus by Mozart
Organ Voluntary:
Sketch in F minor by Robert Schumann
(Schumann was born 8th June 1810)
Tuesday 8th June
Monthly Coffee
Evening
The Monthly
Coffee Evening will be held this evening at 7.15 p.m. in the
Church Hall. PLEASE MEET FOR MASS at 6.45 pm.
Admission
is only £1.00 and this includes coffee and biscuits, and
six houses of Bingo. There will also be a raffle and a special
flyer. All are invited and a warm welcome awaits you.
Please support us.
Prizes for
Bingo plus one flyer are being provided by Team 1:
Lily Dodsworth Margaret Gillian
Ida Martin Betty Grieves
Barbara Rae Muriel Joy
Sheila Marley Eileen Wiper
Doris Martin Helen Smith
Mary Sweeten Pauline Bunker
Olwyn Kitching Mary Angus
Margaret Alderson Flo Elsom
Offers of prizes to Mrs Eileen Wiper or they may be left at the
back of church marked "COFFEE EVENING". They will be
much appreciated.
Friday 11th
June
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today at 6.45
pm we celebrate the love of Christ the Good Shepherd who gave
his life for his sheep. PLEASE COME TO MASS TONIGHT.
Saturday 12th
June
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
At Mass today
we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling
that God prepared the heart of the Virgin Mary to be a fitting
home for his Holy Spirit. We pray that we may become a more worthy
temple of God's glory. Mass will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m. Please
join us!
Sunday 13th June
The Eleventh Sunday of the Year
The Forgiving
Christ
With David and with Mary of Magdala we celebrate today the forgiveness
of Christ and our faith in the Son of God who loved us and who
sacrificed himself for our sake.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS AND SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father John Payne
Preacher: Father Ray Burr
11.15 a.m. Parish Breakfast in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: 2 Samuel 12 vv 7-10,13
Galatians 2 vv 16, 19-21
S. Luke 7 v 36 - 8 v 3
Anthem: Hear
my Prayer by Felix Mendelssohn
Organ Voluntary:
Praeludium in D by Dietrich Buxtehude
%20of%20Eucharist.jpg)
Tuesday 15th June
Walsingham
Cell
The members
of the Society of Our Lady of Walsingham will meet at
7.15 p.m. this evening for MASS, ROSARY AND BENEDICTION. The
members of the Society extend a warm invitation to anyone who
wishes to join them in their devotions. Do make time for prayer,
intercession and adoration; feed your spiritual life. Please
join us.
Friday 18th June
Summer
Musical Evening with Champagne and Strawberries
Everyone is
invited to S. James' Church Hall on Friday 18th June at
7.30 p.m. for a MUSICAL EVENING arranged by Connie Reeves.
We ALL meet
for MASS at 7.00 p.m. in S. James' Church.
During the
course of the evening a buffet supper will be served together
with strawberries and cream and a glass of fizz!
There will
be a bar and a raffle. Please join us for this special event.
Everyone is welcome. Tickets £10.00 from Mrs. Hugo, Mrs.
MacKenna, Mr. Barry Taylor and on 01325 465980.
Sunday 20th June
The Twelfth Sunday of the Year
The one whom
they have pierced.
In today's celebration, with all our differences, we become one
as we gaze in prayer on the Christ we have pierced and who gave
his life for our sake.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS and SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father Ray Burr
Preacher: Father Ian Grieves
11.15 a.m. Parish Breakfast in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: Zechariah 12 vv 10-11, 13 v 1
Galatians 3 vv 26-29
S. Luke 9 vv 18-24
Anthem: Te
Deum laudamus (Collegium Regale) by Harold Darke
Organ Voluntary:
Allegro, Chorale & Fugue in D
by Felix Mendelssohn
Thursday 24th
June
Church Council Meeting
The monthly
meeting of the Church Council begins with MASS at 6.45 p.m. on
Thursday 24th June Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in
the Hilda Brown Room, and the Church Council meeting will take
place in the Song Room. Apologies to Mr. Alan Gerrard on 01325
246096 as soon as possible.
Sunday 27th
June
The Thirteenth Sunday of the Year
The Lord we
serve.
We acclaim Christ who is more to us than all the world and whose
Spirit has made us resolve to follow him wherever he leads us.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS and SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father Ian Grieves
Preacher: Father John Payne
11.15 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: 1 Kings 19 vv 19-21
Galatians 5 v 1, 13-18
S. Luke 9 vv 51-62
Anthem: Let
all the world by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Organ Voluntary:
Toccata Gothique by Leon Boellmann
Tuesday 29th
June
SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles - Father Grieves' Jubilee
We celebrate
the feast of the princes of the apostles, from whom we derive
our Christian faith. The Lord stood by them and gave them power,
so that through them the whole message might be proclaimed for
all the world to hear.
THANKSGIVING
MASS at 7.30 pm followed
by refreshments in the Church Hall
SOLEMNITY
OF SAINTS
PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES
& FATHER IAN GRIEVES'
SILVER JUBILEE OF HIS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Tuesday 29th
June 2010
7.30 pm THANKSGIVING
MASS
Music by Mozart
(Krönungsmesse, KV 317),
Parry (I was glad), Ireland, Howells,
Franck, Vierne and Walton
Preacher:
Father Peter Anderton,
Assistant Priest at S. Mary's Church, Horden
Organ Recital
at 7 pm by David Ratnanayagam
Refreshments
in S. James' Church Hall
More information
on 01325 465980
Sunday 4th July
The Fourteenth Sunday of the Year
Christ Our
Peace
The peace of Christ which we celebrate today should leave its
mark on us so that we become messengers of peace to all around
us.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS AND SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father Ray Burr
Preacher: Father Ian Grieves
11.15 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall.
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: Isaiah 66 vv 10-14
Galatians 6 vv 14-18
S. Luke 10 vv 1-12, 17-20
Anthem: O
thou the central orb by Charles Wood
Organ Voluntary:
Voluntary in G by John Stanley
Monday 5th
July
Holy Communion
at S. William's Home and Victoria House.
Holy Communion
will be given to the residents at S. William's Residential Home
and Victoria House on Monday 5th July at 9.30 a.m. All are welcome.
Sunday 11th July
The Fifteenth Sunday of the Year
His word is
near!
We celebrate the nearness of the Lord to us his people. He is
the Good Samaritan who comes close to us and heals us, raising
us to life as his own body.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS AND SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father John Payne
Preacher: Father Ray Burr
11.15 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.20 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall.
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: Deuteronomy 30 vv 10-14
Colossians 1 vv 15-20
S. Luke 10 vv 25-37
Anthem: Locus
iste by Anton Bruckner
Organ Voluntary:
Hornpipe (Water Music) by G.F. Handel
Retiring Collection:
The Missions to Seamen - please be generous for the 'good of
others'
Tuesday 13th July
Monthly Coffee
Evening
The Monthly
Coffee Evening will be held this evening at 7.15 p.m. in the
Church Hall Grateful thanks to all those who supported the last
Coffee Evening. The proceeds went towards the Sale of Work Funds.
Prizes for
Bingo plus one flyer are being provided by Team 2:
Nan Way Alice Hugo
Darren Tiffany Dorothy Hall
Eileen Wiper Mary Sweeten
George Webster Joan McKenna
Cath Barnaby Connie Fuller
Edie Simmons Brian Jones
Florrie Elsom Barbara Blacklock
Helen Wood Marjorie Tansey
Joanne Simmons Jill Way
Offers of prizes to Mrs. Eileen Wiper or they may be left at
the back of church marked "COFFEE EVENING". They will
be much appreciated.
Admission
is only £1.00 and this includes coffee and biscuits, and
six houses of Bingo. There will also be a raffle and a special
flyer. All are invited and a warm welcome awaits you.
Please support us.
"DON'T
STOP BELIEVING"
Friday
16th July 2010 at
7.30 p.m. in the Church Hall
Light-hearted
songs for all ages performed by INSPIRATION
(Musical Director Gary Griffiths)
Including
a surprise musical raffle,
drinks and savouries
Tickets
£7, at the door or on 01325 465980
All are welcome
Sunday 18th
July
The Sixteenth Sunday of the Year
Jesus our
friend.
The mystery of today's celebration is Christ among us as our
friend. We welcome him as Abraham welcomed the Lord at Mamre,
and Martha and Mary welcomed Christ at Bethany.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS and SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father Ian Grieves
Preacher: Father John Payne
11.15 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
New People's Mass by Dom Gregory Murray
Readings at
Mass: Genesis 18 vv 1-10
Colossians 1 vv 24-28
S. Luke 10 vv 38-42
Anthem: God
be in my head by John Rutter
Organ Voluntary:
Toccata in Seven by John Rutter
Tuesday 20th
July
Walsingham
Cell
The members of the Society of Our Lady of Walsingham will meet
at 6.45 pm this evening for MASS, ROSARY AND BENEDICTION. The
members of the Society extend a warm invitation to anyone who
wishes to join them in their devotions. Do make time for prayer,
intercession and adoration; feed your spiritual life. Please
join us.
Friday 23rd July
Servers' Rehearsal for S. James' Festival
The servers
will meet for Mass at 6.45 p.m. and afterwards for a rehearsal
for S. James' Festival. Please pray for our servers and all who
lead our worship at S. James the Great.
Sunday 25th
July
The Translation of S. James the Great
S. James the
Great, Apostle
S. James was the brother of S. John the Apostle, son of Zebedee,
the fisherman. He was present at the bringing to life of Jairus's
daughter, and at the Transfiguration. He was beheaded by Herod
Agrippa in about 42 AD.
8.30 a.m.
Church Hall Open
8.55 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room.
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. SOLEMN MASS and SERMON
Principal Celebrant: Father John Payne
Preacher: Father Ian Grieves
11.15 a.m. PARISH BREAKFAST in the Church Hall
11.20 a.m. Choir Practice in the Song Room
11.30 a.m. Holy Baptism
12.30 p.m. House Communions
Mass Setting:
Communion Service in F
by Herbert Sumsion
Readings at
Mass: Jeremiah 45
Acts 11 v 27 - 12 v 2
S. Mark 10 vv 35-45
Anthem: They
that go down to the sea in ships
by Herbert Sumsion
Organ Voluntary:
Imperial March by Edward Elgar
THE
TRANSLATION OF THE RELIC OF
S. JAMES THE GREAT
Sunday
25th July 2010 at 10.00 a.m.
SOLEMN
CONCELEBRATED MASS
followed by a Drinks Reception
Preacher:
Father Ian Grieves,
Vicar of S. James the Great
Music
by Bach, Sumsion & Elgar
EVERYONE
IS WELCOME - Bring your friends!
More
information on 01325 465980
S.
James' Festival
Solemn
Mass, Procession of Patron and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday
26th July 2010 at 7.30 p.m.
Principal
Celebrant & Preacher:
The Rt Revd John Gaisford,
Formerly The Bishop of Beverley
Music
by Haydn (S. Nicholas Mass) Bruckner, Duruflé, Ireland,
Elgar, Henschel, Franck & Vierne
Refreshments
served
in S. James' Church Hall
More
information on 01325 465980
EVERYONE
WELCOME
Thursday 29th
July
Church Council Meeting
The monthly
meeting of the Church Council begins with MASS at 6.45 pm this
evening. Apologies to Mr. Alan Gerrard as soon as possible.
And into AUGUST……..
Friday 6th
Transfiguration of the Lord
Mass at 6.45 p.m.
Tuesday 10th
Monthly Coffee Evening in the Church Hall
at 7.15 p.m. We meet for Mass at 6.45 p.m.
Sunday 15th
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemn Mass at 10.00 a.m.
Preacher: Father Campbell Snow,
Assistant Priest at S. Michael's Croydon
Tuesday 17th
Walsingham Cell meets at 7.15 p.m.
134th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE DEDICATION
OF S. JAMES' CHURCH WEEKEND
Friday 20th
WINE & CHEESE EVENING WITH GRAND
AUCTION. We meet for Mass at 7.00 p.m.
Auctioneer: Mr. Alan Gerrard, assisted by
Mr. Trevor Bunker
Sunday 22nd
ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION
Solemn Mass and Sermon at 10.00 am
Preacher: Father Gareth Jones,
Assistant Priest at S. Wilfrid's Harrogate
Lunch at Darlington College 12.30 pm
Solemn Evensong & Benediction at 4 pm
Monday 30th
Bank Holiday - Mass at 9.30a.m.
Morning Coffee at the Vicarage.
OTHER ITEMS…………
GIFT AID ENVELOPES
- please when completing a GIFT AID ENVELOPE, write out your
NAME IN FULL, together with your FULL ADDRESS, POSTCODE AND DATE.
This is very important
____________________________________________________________
PARISH CHURCH TEA TOWELS
Canon Hinge has designed and obtained for sale, TEA TOWELS, which
depict S. James' scallop shell. They are available at Parish
Breakfast and from Father Grieves. They make an ideal gift for
£3.00 or two for £5.00! Orders from Father Grieves
on 01325 465980.
____________________________________________________________
PLEASE REMEMBER that it costs well over £2,000 per week
to keep S. James' Church open in 2009…the future of your
parish church is in
OUR HANDS! - We need the generosity and support of EVERYONE.
WEEKLY GIVING
IN 2010 - Please, please don't forget to increase your weekly
giving in 2010. We stress, we don't wish to cause or increase
hardship for those reliant on pensions or fixed incomes. BUT
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ABLE, CAN WE APPEAL TO YOUR GENEROSITY?
____________________________________________________________
CHURCH FLOWERS. Donations are needed to provide for the purchase
of fresh flowers to decorate our church. We are entirely dependant
upon your generosity. Please help us. Donations to Father Grieves.
If you are a taxpayer, please use the GIFT AID ENVELOPES from
the back of church. Don't forget to complete the envelope correctly
- FULL NAMES, ADDRESS, POST CODE and DATE - this is very important.
____________________________________________________________
S. JAMES' CHURCH CHOIR is always looking out for NEW SINGERS
who are keen to perform traditional church music to a high standard.
All are welcome. Anyone interested should contact Mark Mawhinney
on 01833 782268 or Mr. Keith Brown on 01642 783243 or Father
Grieves on 01325 465980.
PARISH CHRISTMAS
CARDS and NOTELETS are available from Mrs. Grieves at Parish
Breakfast in the Church Hall after the Sunday Mass.
____________________________________________________________
TRY TO BRING A NEW PERSON TO MASS. We need more and more new
people sharing in our worship of Almighty God. Newcomers and
visitors are always welcome.
____________________________________________________________
CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays at 6.00 p.m. Thursdays at 7.15 p.m. and
Saturdays at 10.00 a.m. or by appointment.
____________________________________________________________
TREVOR'S TRAILER - Mr. Trevor Bunker has made available to any
in our parish and congregation a trailer to take garden rubbish
and general household rubbish to the local tip. He asks for a
donation for church funds for this service, which will go towards
the Sale of Work. Please speak to Trevor or Darren Tiffany, or
call 01325 240464 or 01325 468767.
____________________________________________________________
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP OF MONEY - Please be as generous as you
can - the church gas bill is £500 per month and the Church
Hall gas bill is £500 per quarter - Please give where you
can to help us meet increased costs at S. James the Great.
EASY FUNDRAISING
- S. James the Great has joined the 'easy fundraising' scheme.
If you shop on the Internet - or have family and friends who
do - please make use of the scheme to help us raise funds - at
no cost to yourself. We recently received a cheque for £26
for church funds and every little helps. Please see Alan Gerrard
for further details or visit the church website www.sjamesthegreat.co.uk
RECENT GIVING
- 'for the good of others' in January and February: £250
to Christian Aid for the Haiti earthquake appeal and £250
to CAFOD for the same cause.
LENTEN RETIRING COLLECTIONS - S. Teresa's Hospice £250,
The Additional Curate's Society £250, The Diocese of Lesotho
£250,
The Butterwick Children's Hospice £250, Christian Aid £250,
Darlington Credit Union £250.
CHURCH WEBSITE - please ensure you refresh the page each time
you visit - that way you will see all the latest updates. A new
S. James the Great Forum is coming soon.
Urbi et Orbi
Message for Easter 2010
Dear Brothers
and Sisters,
I bring you
the Easter proclamation in these words of the Liturgy, which
echo the ancient hymn of praise sung by the Israelites after
crossing the Red Sea. It is recounted in the Book of Exodus (15:19-21)
that when they had crossed the sea on dry land, and saw the Egyptians
submerged by the waters, Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron,
and the other women sang and danced to this song of joy: "Sing
to the Lord, for he has triumphed wonderfully: horse and rider
he has thrown into the sea!" Christians throughout the world
repeat this canticle at the Easter Vigil, and a special prayer
explains its meaning; a prayer that now, in the full light of
the resurrection, we joyfully make our own: "Father, even
today we see the wonders of the miracles you worked long ago.
You once saved a single nation from slavery, and now you offer
that salvation to all through baptism. May the peoples of the
world become true sons of Abraham and prove worthy of the heritage
of Israel."
The Gospel has revealed to us the fulfilment of the ancient figures:
in his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ has freed us from
the radical slavery of sin and opened for us the way towards
the promised land, the Kingdom of God, the universal Kingdom
of justice, love and peace. This "exodus" takes place
first of all within man himself, and it consists in a new birth
in the Holy Spirit, the effect of the baptism that Christ has
given us in his Paschal Mystery. The old man yields his place
to the new man; the old life is left behind, and a new life can
begin (Rom 6:4). But this spiritual "exodus" is the
beginning of an integral liberation, capable of renewing us in
every dimension - human, personal and social.
Yes, my brothers and sisters, Easter is the true salvation of
humanity! If Christ - the Lamb of God - had not poured out his
blood for us, we would be without hope, our destiny and the destiny
of the whole world would inevitably be death. But Easter has
reversed that trend: Christ's resurrection is a new creation,
like a graft that can regenerate the whole plant. It is an event
that has profoundly changed the course of history, tipping the
scales once and for all on the side of good, of life, of pardon.
We are free, we are saved! Hence from deep within our hearts
we cry out: "Let us sing to the Lord: glorious his triumph!"
The Christian people, having emerged from the waters of baptism,
are sent out to the whole world to bear witness to this salvation,
to bring to all people the fruit of Easter, which consists in
a new life, freed from sin and restored to its original beauty,
to its goodness and truth. Continually, in the course of two
thousand years, Christians - especially saints - have made history
fruitful with their lived experience of Easter. The Church is
the people of the Exodus, because she constantly lives the Paschal
Mystery and disseminates its renewing power in every time and
place. In our days too, humanity needs an "exodus",
not just superficial adjustment, but a spiritual and moral conversion.
It needs the salvation of the Gospel, so as to emerge from a
profound crisis, one which requires deep change, beginning with
consciences.
I pray to the Lord Jesus that in the Middle East, and especially
in the land sanctified by his death and resurrection, the peoples
will accomplish a true and definitive "exodus" from
war and violence to peace and concord. To the Christian communities
who are experiencing trials and sufferings, especially in Iraq,
the Risen Lord repeats those consoling and encouraging words
that he addressed to the Apostles in the Upper Room: "Peace
be with you!"
For the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that are
seeing a dangerous resurgence of crimes linked to drug trafficking,
let Easter signal the victory of peaceful coexistence and respect
for the common good. May the beloved people of Haiti, devastated
by the appalling tragedy of the earthquake, accomplish their
own "exodus" from mourning and from despair to a new
hope, supported by international solidarity. May the beloved
citizens of Chile, who have had to endure another grave catastrophe,
set about the task of reconstruction with tenacity, supported
by their faith.
In the strength of the risen Jesus, may the conflicts in Africa
come to an end, conflicts which continue to cause destruction
and suffering, and may peace and reconciliation be attained,
as guarantees of development. In particular I entrust to the
Lord the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea and
Nigeria.
May the Risen Lord sustain the Christians who suffer persecution
and even death for their faith, as for example in Pakistan. To
the countries afflicted by terrorism and by social and religious
discrimination, may He grant the strength to undertake the work
of building dialogue and serene coexistence. To the leaders of
nations, may Easter bring light and strength, so that economic
and financial activity may finally be driven by the criteria
of truth, justice and fraternal aid. May the saving power of
Christ's resurrection fill all of humanity, so that it may overcome
the multiple tragic expressions of a "culture of death"
which are becoming increasingly widespread, so as to build a
future of love and truth in which every human life is respected
and welcomed.
Dear brothers and sisters, Easter does not work magic. Just as
the Israelites found the desert awaiting them on the far side
of the Red Sea, so the Church, after the resurrection, always
finds history filled with joy and hope, grief and anguish. And
yet, this history is changed, it is marked by a new and eternal
covenant, it is truly open to the future. For this reason, saved
by hope, let us continue our pilgrimage, bearing in our hearts
the song that is ancient and yet ever new: "Let us sing
to the Lord: glorious his triumph!"
BELLA'S
KITCHEN
A
bi-monthly recipe supplied by Mr John Bowman (former Churchwarden
of S. James the Great) from his Gourmet Kitchen in Haughton Road.
This
month's recipe:
Santiago
Tart
INGREDIENTS
(serves 6)
225g plain flour (plus extra for rolling)
100g icing sugar
30g ground almonds
Salt
135g unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into cubes, plus
extra for greasing
1 egg, beaten
Juice and zest of a large lemon
120g quince jelly
For
the filling
200g
blanched almonds
35ml amaretto
Juice and zest of 1 orange
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
200g unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into cubes
100g icing sugar
4 eggs
Method
In a food
processor, blend the flour, icing sugar, almonds and a pinch
of salt, then add the butter and blitz again. Add the egg and
the juice and zest of one lemon and blend until combined. Wrap
the pastry in clingfilm and chill for three hours.
Next, make
the filling. Blend the almonds, then add the amaretto and the
juice and zest of the orange and lemon and blend again. Remove
the mixture from the food processor and set aside.
Blend the
butter and icing sugar, then add the eggs one by one. Do not
be alarmed that the mixture is not smooth. Combine it with the
almond mixture and set aside.
Roll out the
pastry on a work surface dusted with plenty of flour. Grease
a 30cm tart tin, line with the pastry, fill with baking beans
and bake blind for fifteen minutes at 170C/Gas 3. Allow to cool.
Heat the quince
jelly with a tablespoon of water and a squeeze of lemon juice
until liquid. Pour a thin layer into the tart case and spread
evenly over the base. Spoon in the almond mixture and spread
out evenly to the edge. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 170C/Gas 3.
Dust liberally with icing sugar and serve with vanilla or almond
ice-cream.
S. James
the Great
For James
there was no indication that this was the day that his life would
change. The dawn for him was not the bright beginning of a new
day, but the end of long fruitless night of fishing. As James
sat mending his nets in the boat with his brother John and his
father Zebedee, he must have watched in wonder as his partner
Simon brought in nets loaded with fish he had caught at the command
of Jesus. Was he shocked when he saw Simon and his brother Andrew
walk away from this incredible catch at a word from this same
Jesus?
As he watched Jesus walk toward him followed by Simon and Andrew,
did he feel curiosity, fear, hope, envy? Jesus didn't pass him
by but, stopping by their boat, called James and his brother
John to do just what Simon and Andrew had done. Without argument
or discussion, James and John left their boat and even their
father behind, and followed Jesus.
The first thing James saw after he followed Jesus was his teaching
with authority in the synagogue and the cure of Simon's mother-in-law.
We all know that Jesus was the focus of James' life from then
on, but it is also evident that James held a special place in
Jesus' life.
He was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles, given
the mission to proclaim the good news, and authority to heal
and cast out demons. To be named one of the twelve James must
have had faith and commitment.
But even among the apostles he held a special place. When Jesus
raised Jairus' daughter when all thought her dead, he only allowed
James, John, and Peter to come with him. Even more important
when he went up to the mountain to pray, he wanted James, John,
and Peter to go with him. And it was there on the mountain they
were privileged to witness what no one else had seen - Jesus
transfigured in his glory, speaking to Moses and Elijah, as the
voice of God spoke from a cloud.
And with Simon Peter, James and John were the only ones of the
apostles that Jesus gave a special name: Sons of Thunder.
To be singled out in these ways, James must have been a close
and respected friend of Jesus.
It's no wonder then that James, along with John, felt that he
had the right to go to Jesus and ask him to give them whatever
they asked. As a mark of his love, Jesus didn't rebuke them but
asked them what they wanted. They showed their lack of understanding
of his mission when they asked that he let one of them sit on
his right and the other on his left when he came into his glory.
He replied that they didn't know what they were asking. They
didn't see the cross in his future, but an earthly throne. Could
they drink of the cup he would drink of? They replied that they
could. He assured them they would indeed drink of that cup.
(Matthew has their mother asking for this favour for her sons.
Despite the bad reputation their mother got for this, it should
be remembered that she too had followed Jesus in his travels,
providing for him, and was one of the women who stayed with Jesus
as he was crucified when the apostles, including her son James,
had fled.)
The other apostles were furious at this request. But Jesus used
this opportunity to teach all of them that in order to be great
one must be a servant.
James and John did show further lack of understanding of their
friend and Lord when he was turned away by Samaritans. They wanted
to use their newfound authority as apostles not to heal but to
bring fire down on the town. (Perhaps Jesus gave them their Sons
of Thunder nickname because of their passion, their own fire,
or their temper.) Jesus did reprimand them for their unforgiving,
vengeful view of their power.
But despite all these misunderstandings, it was still James,
Peter, and John that Jesus chose to join him in prayer at the
Garden of Gethsemane for his final prayer before his arrest.
It must have hurt Jesus that the three of them fell asleep on
this agonizing evening.
James did drink of the cup Jesus drank of, all too shortly after
the Resurrection. Acts 12:1 tells us that James was one of the
first martyrs of the Church. King Herod Agrippa I killed him
with a sword in an early persecution of the Church. There is
a story that the man who arrested James became a convert after
hearing James speak at his trial and was executed with him.
James is called James the Greater because another younger apostle
was named James. He should not be confused with this James, or
the James who is a relative of Jesus, or the James who was an
elder of the Church in Jerusalem and heard Peter's defence of
baptizing Gentiles. James, son of Thunder, was dead by then.
Legends have sprung up that James evangelized Spain before he
died but these stories have no basis in historical fact.
James is the patron saint of hat makers, rheumatoid sufferers,
and labourers.
Prayer:
Saint James, pray for us that we may be willing to leave everything
to follow Jesus as you did. Help us to become special friends
of Jesus as you were. Amen
The
Parish Registers
Holy Baptism
7th March
Matthew Oliver Nesbitt,
112, Eldon Street,
Darlington.
Maddison Olivia
Nesbitt,
112, Eldon Street,
Darlington.
14th March
Isla Blossom Milburn,
30 Faversham Park,
Darlington.
11th April
Lacey Nicola Woodward Jones,
49, Prescott Street,
Darlington.
May
they grow in the faith into which they
have been baptised and come to confirmation.
Confirmation
& First Holy Communion
2nd May
Eve Francesca
Hankin,
127, Kensington Gardens,
Darlington.
Natalie Kurt,
12, Trafalgar Terrace,
Darlington.
Charles William
Suttie,
9, The Bakers,
Darlington.
Defend,
O Lord, your servants with your heavenly grace,
that they may continue yours for ever,
until they come to your everlasting kingdom.
Funerals
1st March
Irene McGinnis
(84),
Ventress Hall Care Centre,
Darlington.
17th March
Margaret Mcombie Collins (74),
9, Kirkby Close,
Darlington.
18th March
Lilian Davies (80),
19, Greenbank Court,
Darlington.
30th March
Kate Bainbridge (69),
4, Penfold Yard,
Quakers Lane,
Richmond.
30th April
Ann Margaret Snowdon (72),
3, Gloucester Place,
Peterlee.
Rest
eternal grant unto them, O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon them.
S. JAMES' 400 CLUB WINNERS!
Date £10
£5
March
7th E. Wiper 207 T. White 57
14th S. Grayson 206 J. Bowman 230
21st C. Fuller 2 A. Twist 132
28th A. Barnaby 330 W. Parkinson 59
April
4th E. Grieves (£50) 134 J. Chapman (£20) 306
E. Grieves (£10) 112 P. Goldsbrough (£5) 121
11th G. Griffiths 292 P. Byrne 226
18th C. Anderson 223 D. Hall 71
25th R. Rawling 135 P. Newman 278
The income
from our 400 CLUB goes towards financing much needed restoration
of the church fabric. There is still so much to be done, so NEW
PLAYERS are always welcome. CASH PRIZES at CHRISTMAS, EASTER
and S. JAMES-TIDE are £50, £20, £10 & £5.
PLEASE JOIN
OUR 400 CLUB NOW!! More information from Mrs. Alice Hugo or Father
Grieves on 01325 465980.
POEM
How
clear, how lovely bright,
How beautiful to sight
Those beams of morning play;
How heaven laughs out with glee
Where, like a bird set free,
Up from the eastern sea
Soars the delightful day.
To-day
I shall be strong,
No more shall yield to wrong,
Shall squander life no more;
Days lost, I know not how,
I shall retrieve them now;
Now I shall keep the vow
I never kept before.
Ensanguining
the skies
How heavily it dies
Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound
Not further to be found,
How hopeless under ground
Falls the remorseful day.
A.E. Houseman
A Shropshire Lad
THANKS!
Our grateful
thanks are due this month to:
Miss Snowdon,
Mrs. Hopps, Mrs. Angus, Mrs. Dodsworth, Mrs. Elsom, Mr &
Dr. A Barnaby, Mr. & Mrs. McKenna, Mr. T. White, Mr. &
Mrs. A. Hugo,
Mr. & Mrs. A. Gerrard, Mr. & Mrs. R. Ryder, Mr. B. Taylor,
Ms. P. Newman, Mr. & Mrs. M. Joy, Mrs. E. Grieves, Mr. &
Mrs. Blacklock, Mrs. E. Simmons, Mrs. E. Kelsey, Mrs. Wiper,
Mrs. I. Martin, Mrs. D. Martin, Mrs. D. Noble, Mr. & Mrs.
P. Byrne, Mr. & Mrs. J. Sweeney, Mr. & Mrs. P. Way, and
other anonymous donors who gave monies for Easter flowers.
Mr. &
Mrs. A. Gerrard for a donation towards the cost of flowers on
the year's mind of Ada Alderson, R.I.P.
Mr. &
Mrs. K. Raper for a donation towards the cost of church flowers
on the year's mind of Jenny MacDonald, R.I.P.
Mrs. A. Twist
for a donation towards the cost of church flowers on the year's
mind of Wayne Twist, R.I.P.
Mr. &
Mrs. F. Green for a donation towards the cost of Easter flowers
on the year's mind of Kaye Green and Elsie, R.I.P.
Mrs. E. Kelsey
for a donation towards the cost of Easter flowers on the year's
mind of William Holmes, R.I.P.
Mr. A. Doleman
for a donation towards the cost of Easter flowers on the year's
mind of Rosemary Doleman, R.I.P.
Mrs. W. Parkinson
and friends for donations towards the cost of the parish magazine.
Your support is very much appreciated.
Mr. &
Mrs. J. Sweeney for donations towards the cost of Easter flowers
on the year's mind of Jean Foster, R.I.P.
Mrs A. Woods
for a donation towards the cost of Easter flowers in memory of
Elsie & Ted Lindsley, R.I.P.
Mrs. F. Elsom
for a donation towards the cost of church flowers on the year's
mind of Bert Elsom, R.I.P.
Contributions
are now being received for flowers for Saint James' Festival
in memory of departed loved ones and as thank offerings. Please
make your donations to Father Grieves as soon as possible.
Year's Mind
6th June
(SU) Louisa Johnson
(Tu) Ethel Laybourne, Stella Rea, Mary Russell
(We) Florence Bourne, Richard Hay, Alfred McNichol
(Th) Lena Barkley, Alfred Waterhouse, Alfred Kemp,
Barbara Robson, Jack Hall, George Devonport
(Fr) Selby Falla, Lyndsay Woodford
(Sa) Molly Williams, Lawrence McNichol, Milly Gowan
13th June
(SU) Queenie Smith
(Mo) John Wilson, Kenneth Metcalfe
(Tu) Max Charlton, Lily Heszeldine, John Kelsey
(Th) John Bell
(Fr) Emily Barker
(Sa) Kenneth McNichol
20th June
(SU) John Parkinson
(Mo) Rosa Grey, Peg Zizzler, Annie Hatherick
(Tu) Mary Kirk, Edna Whaley, Harry Carnel
(Th) Samuel Spence
(Fr) Edward Rea, John Mallaburn, Ellen Morley
(Sa) Linda Atkinson
27th June
(SU) Alfred Jeffrey, Beatrice White, Hugh Graham,
Jane Downs, Ruth Green, Sheila Webb,
Mina Bowman
(Mo) Mabel McNichol
(Tu) Elsie McGilvary
(We) Eric Gerrard
(Th) Harry Farrell
(Fr) Minna Murray
(Sa) David Moon, Winifred Jaggard
4th July
(SU) Emma Talford
(Mo) Millicent Waites, May Green, Janet Brown
(Tu) Doris Snaith, Richard Lambert, Iris Metcalfe,
Margaret Lamb, Zoe Smith
(We) Dave Whitehouse
(Th) John Naisbitt, Edith White, Tony Collingwood,
Mary Turnbull, George Moore
(Fr) Jane Lynn
(Sa) Alan Vokes
11th July
(SU) Alice French, Graham Edmonds, Michael Guest,
Alan Young, Elsie Lindsley
(Mo) Minnie Lambert, Alan Chapelhow
(Tu) Thomas Herbert, Nora Way, Frank Walton,
Arthur Swainston
(We) Margaret Crawford, Florence Morgan, Harry Davies
(Th) Gladys Atkins
(Fr) Sidney Smith, Ada I'Anson, Kathleen Lowe,
Winnie Chisman, Hilda Skinner
(Sa) Melvin Devonport, Betty Swainston
18th July
(SU) William Small
(Mo) Jane Chisman, Betty Claxton, Ivy Ford,
Harry Langhorne
(Tu) Harry
Yates, John Robinson, Joan Mallaburn,
Nellie Love, Ted Lindsley
(We) Charlotte Carr, Joan Harrington
(Th) Lily Grieves, Jinny Hindmarsh
(Fr) Henry Kirk, Elsie Marran, Isabel King
(Sa) Mabel McDonald, Bessie Small,
Audrey Borrowdale
25th July
(SU) Alice Crawford, Jack Bowman, Mary Rees
(Tu) Joshua Garside, George Dobson, Karl Dodd
(We) Thomas Birdsall, Jessie Rivers, Jeffrey Payne
(Th) Maria Lindsley, Mary Skipsey, Isobel Paterson
(Fr) George Nicholson
(Sa) Ernest Britton, Millicent Robinson, William Bland,
Len Hughes
Jesus
Mercy Mary Pray
SIDESMEN'S
ROTA
June
6th L. Hannant F. Elsom
13th L. Hannant R. Thompson
20th L. Hannant B. Blacklock
27th L. Hannant R. Thompson
29th (7.30 pm) L. Hannant, B. Blacklock & R. Thompson
July
4th L. Hannant R. Thompson
11th L. Hannant B. Hickson
18th L. Hannant R. Thompson
25th L. Hannant F. Elsom
26th (7.30 pm) L. Hannant, A. Gill & R. Thompson
August
1st L. Hannant R. Thompson
8th L. Hannant F. Elsom
15th L. Hannant B. Blacklock
22nd (10.00 am) L. Hannant F. Elsom
(4.00 pm) L. Hannant A. Gill
29th L. Hannant B. Hickson
A
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: please check your dates - if you cannot
manage a specific time, then make a direct swap with someone
or let Mrs. Linda Hannant know on 01325 264726. Please arrive
in church at least 25 minutes before a Mass is about to begin
to welcome our congregation. This is a very important ministry,
especially to visitors and newcomers.
OFFERTORY
ROTA
June
6th F. Elsom and E. Wiper
13th W. Parkinson and M. Burr
20th N. Way and E. Wiper
27th E. Kelsey and F. Elsom
29th (7.30 pm) B. Blacklock and M. Burr
July
4th S. Marley and E. Kelsey
11th E. Wiper and N. Way
18th F. Elsom and B. Blacklcok
25th W. Parkinson and E. Kelsey
26th (7.30 pm) N. Way and S. Marley
August
1st W. Parkinson and S. Marley
8th E. Kelsey and E. Wiper
15th F. Elsom and N. Way
22nd B. Blacklock and E. Kelsey
29th S. Marley and M. Burr
READERS'
ROTA
June
6th Corpus
Christi A
Gerrard
13th 11th
Sunday of the Year H.
André
20th 12th
Sunday of the Year F.
Elsom
27th 13th
Sunday of the Year A
Gerrard
29th SS Peter
& Paul, Apostles R.
Thompson A. Gerrard
July
4th 14th
Sunday of the Year B.
Jones
11th 15th
Sunday of the Year C.
Chapman
18th 16th
Sunday of the Year H.
Smith
25th Translation
of S. James the Great H. André
26th (7.30
pm) S. James' Festival A. Gerrard
August
1st 18th
Sunday of the Year M.
Burr
8th 19th
Sunday of the Year F.
Elsom
15th The
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary R. Thompson
22nd Dedication
Festival C.
Chapman
29th 22nd
Sunday of the Year H.
Smith
ANTHEMS DURING
JUNE & JULY 2010
June
6th Ave verum corpus by Mozart
13th Hear my Prayer by Mendelssohn
20th Te Deum laudamus (Collegium Regale) by Howells
27th Let all the world by Vaughan Williams
29th I was glad by Hubert Parry
Greater Love by John Ireland
July
4th O thou the central orb by Charles Wood
11th Locus iste by Anton Bruckner
18th God be in my head by John Rutter
25th They that go down to the sea in ships by Sumsion
26th Ecce sacredos magnus by Anton Bruckner
Ubi Caritas by Maurice Duruflé
Te Deum laudamus by Haydn
CALENDAR
FOR JUNE 2010
1st Tues (R) S. Justin, Mr. 6.45
pm Persecuted Peoples
2nd Wed (R) SS. Marcellinus
& Peter, Mrr. 9.30 am Pope Benedict, XVI
3rd Thu (R) S. Charles Lwanga
& Comps, Mrr. 6.45 pm Church in Uganda
4th Fri (G) Feria 6.45 pm Sick
Communicants
5th Sat (R) S. Boniface, B.Mr.
Parish Sponsored Walk
9.30 am Vocations to the Religious Life
6th SUN (W) CORPUS SANGUIS CHRISTI
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Thanksgiving for
the Eucharist
7th Mon (G) Feria (Week 10 -
Year 2) 6.45 pm Human Rights
8th Tue (G) Feria - Coffee Evening
after Mass 6.45 pm Social Life
9th Wed (W) S. Ephrem, Dn, Dr.
9.30 am Iona Community
10th Thu (G) Feria 6.45 pm Victoria
House
11th Fri
(W) Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus 6.45 pm Love of God
12th Sat (W) The Immaculate Heart
of Mary 9.30 am Our Lady
13th SUN (G) THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY
OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
14th Mon (G) Feria 6.45 pm Politicians
15th Tue
(G) Feria
- Walsingham Cell meets for Mass,
Rosary and Benediction
6.45 pm Christian Aid
& CAFOD
16th Wed
(G) Feria
9.30 am Artists & Painters
17th Thu
(G) Feria
6.45 pm Parish Priests
18th Fri
(G) Feria
- Musical Evening with Supper, Fizz, Strawberries & Cream
7.00 pm S. William's Residential Home
19th Sat (W) S. Romuald, Ab 9.30
am Ripon Diocese
20th SUN (G) THE TWELFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
21st Mon (W) S. Aloysius Gonzaga,
R. 6.45 pm Religious Houses
22nd Tue (R) SS John Fisher &
Thomas More, Mrr 6.45 pm Catholic Christians
23rd Wed
(W) S Etheldreda,
Abbess 9.30 am Women's Orders
24th Thu (W) Birthday of S. John
the Baptist - Church Council Meeting after Mass
6.45 pm The Order of Preachers
25th Fri
(G) Feria
6.45 pm Local Industry
26th Sat (W) Our Lady on Saturday
9.30 am Our Lady
27th SUN (G) THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY
OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
28th Mon
(R) S. Irenaeus,
B.Mr. 6.45 pm The Lapsed
29th Tue (R) SS Peter and Paul,
Apostles - Father Grieves' Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to
the Priesthood
7.30 pm All Parish
Priests
30th Wed (R) First Martyrs of
the Church in Rome 9.30 am Victims of Violence
CALENDAR
FOR JULY 2010
1st Thu (R) Oliver Plunkett,
B.Mr. 6.45 pm Faithfulness
2nd Fri (G) Feria 6.45 pm Deacons
& Priests
3rd Sat (R) S. Thomas, Ap. 9.30
am Other Faiths
4th SUN (G) THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY
OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
5th Mon (W) S. Anthony Zaccaria,
Pr. 6.45 pm The Laity
6th Tue (R) S. Maria Goretti,
V.Mr. 6.45 pm Memorial Hospital
7th Wed (G) Feria 9.30 am All
Bishops
8th Thu (G) Feria 6.45 pm S.
Aidan's Academy
9th Fri (G) Feria 6.45 pm All
Children
10th Sat
(W) Our Lady
on Saturday 9.30 am Our Lady
11th SUN
(G) THE FIFTENTH
SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
12th Mon (G) Feria 6.45 pm The
Government
13th Tue (W) S. Henry - Coffee
Evening after Mass 6.45 pm The Queen
14th Wed (W) S. Camillus of Lellis,
Pr. 9.30 am Nursing Homes
15th Thu (W) S. Bonaventure,
B.Dr. 6.45 pm Administrators
16th Fri
(W) Our Lady
of Mount Carmel - Concert by the Inspiration Choir at 7.30 pm
9.30 am The Carmelite Family throughout the World
17th Sat (W) Our Lady on Saturday
9.30 am Our Lady
18th SUN (G) THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY
OF THE YEAR
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
19th Mon
(G) Feria
6.45 pm Sick & Suffering
20th Tue (G) Feria - Walsingham
Cell meets for Mass,
Rosary and Benediction
6.45 pm Devotion to our Blessed Lady
21st Wed (W) S. Lawrence of Brindisi,
Pr.Dr. 9.30 am Teachers
22nd Thu (W) S. Mary Magdalene
5.30 pm S. Mary's, Sunderland
23rd Fri
(W) S. Bridget,
R & Co-Patron of Europe 6.45 pm European Union
24th Sat (W) Our Lady on Saturday
9.30 am Our Lady
25th SUN
(R) TRANSLATION
OF S. JAMES THE GREAT
Solemn Mass and Sermon
10.00 am Our Parish and Congregation
26th Mon (R) S. JAMES FESTIVAL
2010 - GIFT DAY
Solemn Mass. Procession & Benediction
7.30 pm Devotion to
S. James the Great
27th Tue
(G) Feria
6.45 pm Church Wardens
28th Wed
(G) Feria
9.30 am All in Authority
29th Thu (W) S. Martha - Church
Council after Mass 6.45 pm Church Councils
30th Fri
(W) S. Peter
Chrysologus, B.Dr. 6.45 pm Lay-worker
31st Sat
(W) S. Ignatius
of Loyola, Pr. 9.30 am The Jesuits
S.
James Book Club
The April
meeting concerned itself with the poetry collection put together
by Alan, We spent quite a long time with the war poems by Wilfred
Owen and Rupert Brooke and gave the others due consideration
- many people particularly enjoying 'The Pig'. Overall, members
gave the collection an average vote of 7.5. We next meet on Wednesday
2nd June to discuss 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulkes - the choice
of Mrs A. Hankin. Members are asked to bear in mind the new venue.