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CELEBRATING GOD’S MERCY
CELEBRATING GOD’S MERCY: A Service for the Year of Mercy will be held on Wednesday, 11th May at 7.00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Whickham, Gateshead, NE16 4EL.
“God’s mercy is for all people and He wants everyone to come to Him with trust and confidence. The mercy of Jesus is kind and understanding; now is the time; it is never too late; He forgives all things. Let His gentle healing put your worries to rest.” [Bishop Seamus Cunningham].
All are welcome at this service of mercy, healing and reconciliation. This includes your family and friends of any denomination and none.
More news to follow.
Please note that the venue for this event has changed from that shown in the Bulletin of 24 April.
200 Club April 2016
Congratulations to the winners of the 200 Club draw in April
Week No. 13 3rd April No 15 Moira Martin
Week No. 14 10th April No 47 Goff Ellis
Week No. 15 17th April No 95 Terry O’Brien
Week No. 16 24th April No 11 Vicky McErlane
& No 114 Leon Consterdine
Numbers are available for the draw please see John Limer at the Sunday morning mass.
1976 and All That
Who can remember the momentous events of 1976
Harold Wilson resigned
Jimmy Carter won the Presidential Elections in America
Mao Tse-tung died
The first commercial flight of Concorde took place
The Queen sent the first royal email (did it ever catch on?)
Apple computers were launched (whatever happened to them?)
But most notably St Anne’s Church was opened.
To mark the anniversary we will be holding a social evening more details to follow – watch this space!
If anyone has any photographs of the “early days” of St. Anne’s would you let us know as we love to display them at the social evening.
Bulletin – 24/04/2016
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David & Elaine Tate – Ruby Wedding Celebration
Congratulations to David and Elaine Tate who celebrated their Ruby Wedding this week.
David and Elaine were joined by members of their family at mass and Father Kelly gave the couple a special blessing.
Afterwards there was a celebration with family and friends at Gateshead Rugby Club.
Congratulations from everyone at St Anne’s and here’s wishing for many more years together.
Christenings of Amelia Leigh Roe and Logan John George Robinson.
After mass on 17th April 2016 Amelia Leigh Roe and Logan John George Robinson were baptised. We are delighted to welcome them both into our parish.
We at St Anne’s will remember them both in our prayers and hope that their parents and extended families had a wonderful day.
First Holy Communion Preparation – 17/04/2016
Liturgy 7 in preparation for First Holy Communion “In Memory of Me” was completed during mass on Sunday. The children and their parents were invited to come forward after the gospel of The Good Shepherd.
Father Kelly asked the catechists if they considered the children to be ready to receive First Holy Communion and then asked the children if they were ready to become members of the body of Christ and a sheep of his flock through Holy Communion.
The children were all given a small crucifix encased in a sheep to mark the occasion.
Many thanks to the kind person who made the sheep.
The Children’s First Holy Communion will be celebrated on 8th May 2016.
Bulletin – 17/04/2016
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Joshua Elliott’s World Challenge
In aid of Joshua Elliott’s World Challenge to India in 2017 a Raffle and Tombola will be held at the Sunday morning mass on 24th April 2016. You support will be greatly appreciated.