Canon Peter Leighton is celebrating his 40th Anniversary of Priesthood this year.  You are cordially invited to a Mass of Celebration on Friday 8th September at 6.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Dockendale Lane, Whickham, NE16 4EN followed by a buffet reception.  Please rsvp by Friday 1st September to St Mary’s Presbytery, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LL email stmarysphilip@aol.co.uk tel. 0191 460 4274.