During the season of Lent, we shall pray the Evening Prayer of the Church (Vespers) each Friday evening at 6:10pm. At 6:30pm each Friday we shall follow the Way of the Cross using devotions both traditional and modern.
Morning prayer of the Church Is celebrated each day at St Cuthbert’s – why not make this one of your Lenten commitments? Why not take up a discipline of prayer for this holy season and join us for one or all of these Lenten opportunities?

There will be a joint Penitential Service with Durham Martyrs at St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, 28 March, immediately after the 7.00pm Mass.

If you can help with welcoming, reading or administering Holy Communion at our Easter services, please sign up on the rota on the noticeboard as soon as you can (we particularly need readers for the Easter Vigil and welcomers for Easter morning). We need many, many volunteers to ensure that our liturgies are celebrated with dignity and joy. Also, if you would be willing to participate in the foot-washing as part of the Mass on Holy Thursday evening, please let Fr Andrew or Andy Doyle know as soon as possible. Many thanks.

Durham Film Society will be showing the film ‘Calvary’ for Churches Together in Durham, on Thursday 6 April at 7.30pm.  The film will be shown at Shakespeare Hall in North Road, and everyone is welcome.

Lenten Days of Reflection: An opportunity to step aside during the season of Lent, listen to God in scripture and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. On Wednesday 22 March, Wednesday 29 March and Wednesday 5 April, 10:00am–4:00pm, with a light lunch provided. Suggested donation: £20.

Holy Week Retreat: Join the community on their journey towards Easter, including time for reflection and the opportunity to take part in the liturgies of Holy Week. This retreat starts on Thursday 13 April at 6:30pm and ends on Sunday 16 April at 2:00pm. Led by the Minsteracres team. Cost £165.

The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is seeking to appoint an Administrator for the Diocesan Safeguarding Department. The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 March. Details and application form at www.rcdhn.org.uk

Mostly Mozart, Thursday 6 April 7:00pm, £5 adult £2.50 under 19, including refreshments.Tickets available from the school office, by calling 0191 3858575 or admin@st-leonards.durham.sch.uk

The Main House and Chapels are now open, Wednesday-Saturday 1-5pm. Entry to the Main House and Chapels is free – guided Tours and certain events are chargeable. See www.ushaw.org

The Durham Scratch Choir– A community choir that prides itself in drawing members from all backgrounds and walks of life. Saturday 25 March at 2:30 pm in St Cuthbert’s Chapel. Admission: free – retiring collection.

80 million Easter eggs are sold every year. The Real Easter Egg is the only one which has an Easter story booklet in the box, is made of Fairtrade chocolate and makes a donation to charity from its sales. The Real Easter Egg will soon be on sale on our Fair Trade stall. Find out more at www.realeasteregg.co.uk

On the theme “To be a Pilgrim: In the footsteps of Jesus” are available to download at www.rcdhn.org.uk

If you could deliver leaflets publicising the times of Easter Services in Elvet & Shincliffe, then please pick up a bundle from the narthex.

Begins next week. Clocks go forward one hour at 1:00am on Sunday 26 March. Don’t be late for Mass!

Fr Colin Carr OP, theological adviser to the Diocesan Department for Ecumenism, on “Joy and sadness at the Reformation.” Tuesday 4 April at 7:00pm, at St Cuthbert’s. Everyone is welcome – why not invite your friends from other Christian churches?

During the season of Lent, we shall pray the Evening Prayer of the Church (Vespers) each Friday evening at 6:10pm. At 6:30pm each Friday we shall follow the Way of the Cross using devotions both traditional and modern.
Morning prayer of the Church Is celebrated each day at St Cuthbert’s – why not make this one of your Lenten commitments? Why not take up a discipline of prayer for this holy season and join us for one or all of these Lenten opportunities?

A nourishing soup lunch is laid on after the Friday 12:15pm Mass each week of Lent. All are welcome.

Firstly, thank you to all who donate so generously to our parish. The set of planned giving envelopes for the new financial year is now available in named boxes in the porch for donors to pick up. There are also some unnamed boxes and people are free to take these but please add your name and contact details to the sheet nearby. If anybody wishes to know more about planned giving, envelopes, standing orders or Gift Aid, please contact Andy Doyle (andydoyle1066@sky.com or 0191 378 3660).

If you can help with welcoming, reading or administering Holy Communion at our Easter services, please sign up on the rota on the noticeboard as soon as you can. We need many, many volunteers to ensure that our liturgies are celebrated with dignity and joy. Also, if you would be willing to participate in the foot-washing as part of the Mass on Holy Thursday evening, please let Fr Andrew or Andy Doyle know as soon as possible. Many thanks.

For young people in school Years 6, 7 and 8. Live band, prayer and worship, refreshments and social time. This Wednesday, 15 March, 6:00-7:30pm at St Joseph’s School, Mill Lane, Hebburn NE31 2ET. To reserve a place, contact Cody Kettner on kettnerc@stjosephs.uk.net or 0191 428 2700.

Lenten Day of Reflection: An opportunity to step aside during the season of Lent, listen to God in scripture and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. Led bySr Anne McCarthy RSCJ. Wednesday 22 March, 10am–4pm, with a light lunch provided. Suggested donation: £20