Meeting Jesus on the road

The two disciples walking to Emmaus know all the facts about Jesus: where he came from, what he said and did, and the circumstances of his terrible death. They even know about the empty tomb. But the story makes no sense to them. To follow Jesus, and be one of his disciples, was exciting and life-giving: but now, it all seems to have ended badly. The adventure is over, and the disciples are leaving Jerusalem, sad and downcast.

In the time that Jesus spends with the two disciples – unrecognised – he changes everything for them. He opens the Scriptures and explains the prophecies that were pointing to him. He makes their hearts burn within them. Finally, they recognise Jesus when he breaks the bread for them.

Knowing about Jesus can never be enough for a disciple. The facts alone won’t change our lives. But when we encounter the risen Christ in person, then it will begin to make sense, and our hearts will burn within us. Jesus is walking with us on the journey of life, even if we don’t recognise him. We meet him as the first disciples did, in the Word of God, and when he feeds us in the Eucharist.

PARISH READING GROUP

The Reading Group will meet on Tuesday 16 May to discuss Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad, and on Tuesday 27 June, to discuss Hans Fallada, Alone in Berlin.

Photo by Johannes Jansson

Meetings are at 8pm at Orchard House, New Elvet. If you go to the front entrance, read the notice and dial 48 to be let in.

The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For further information Contact Margaret Harvey . tel 0191 3840080 or margaretharvey@uwclub.net

Vocations Sunday

Next Sunday 7 May is the World Day of Prayer for vocations to ordained priesthood and religious life. This year’s theme is “Called: extra-ordinary,” reminding us that we are all called, as ordinary people, to do something extra in the life of the Church and in the name of Jesus. Please pray for vocations, for young people discerning God’s call for them, and for all those who work in the ministry of vocations.

Durham Martyrs and St. Cuthbert’s Parishes Confirmation Preparation Session

The next Confirmation session for candidates is on 6 May. The session starts promptly at 3:45pm in the Jubilee Room at St.Joseph’s Church and will finish in time for Mass at 5pm. If you have Baptismal certificates or forms to drop off, please arrive earlier so that we can start on time. If you want to join the programme, this is the last opportunity to do so for this year. Full details of the programme are on the parish website. We look forward to seeing you.

THANK YOU

To everyone who took part in our celebrations of Holy Week and Easter, and to all those who worked so hard to prepare the church and the liturgies. Thank you also for your support of the Lenten Alms collection for St Cuthbert’s Care, and to everyone who bought a Real Easter Egg!

Parish Reading Group

The Reading Group will meet on Tuesday 16 May to discuss Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad, and on Tuesday 27 June, to discuss Hans Fallada, Alone in Berlin.

Meetings are at 8pm at Orchard House, New Elvet. If you go to the front entrance, read the notice and dial 48 to be let in.

The group is open to all and new members are welcome. For further information Contact Margaret Harvey . tel 0191 3840080 or margaretharvey@uwclub.net

Parish trip to Ushaw

We will be visiting Ushaw College on Saturday, 20th May, for a tour and afternoon tea.  The tour will start at 1.30pm.

There will be a guided tour for our parish group.  Afterwards, please join us for afternoon tea.  However, there is also an organ recital in the chapel at Ushaw, so if you just wish to join us just for the tour, please let us know.  The cost is £15.00 for the tour and afternoon tea (£5.00 if you just wish to join the tour).

When we have finished afternoon tea, David Butler will lead an optional walk in the grounds of Ushaw.

Please sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard.  If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Doyle on 0191 3783660 or margaretdoyle1066@sky.com.

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