Ushaw Prayer Group

Following the recent Mini Retreat at Ushaw College, a prayer group has now been set up.  The Ushaw Prayer Group plans to meet every fortnight, on a Friday afternoon.  Following the 12.30 pm Mass, there will be time for a light lunch, after which we will join together for a period of quiet prayer.

The next Prayer Group meeting will be on Friday 6th July.

The Lord called me before i was born

John the Baptist was chosen by God to play a unique part in the plan of salvation. John would become the prophet who would proclaim to the people of Israel the message of repentance and forgiveness. He would announce the coming of the Saviour, and would witness by the sacrifice of his life.

John’s special mission is foreshadowed in the events around his birth. He was born miraculously, to elderly, childless parents. His coming was foretold by the angel Gabriel, and God gave him the name ‘John,’ meaning ‘God is gracious.’ The words of the prophet Isaiah were fulfilled in him: ‘The Lord called me before I was born, from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name.’ No wonder that people asked, ‘What will this child turn out to be?’ But that question could be asked of any newborn child. Each one of us has been called by God before we were born. Each of us is chosen and named for a special part in God’s plan. Every disciple, in their own way, can be a prophet of the coming of Christ, as John was.

Youth Ministry Invitation

All those concerned about how we can support young people on their faith journey are invited to a co-workers’ meeting at the Emmaus Village on Sunday 8 July at 3.00pm (Tea, coffee and cake from 2.15pm). YMT will present a number of opportunities including the national Flame event which happens in March 2019 and this will also be a time to share good practice with people from other parts of the diocese. Please let YMT know if you are coming on 01207 592244 or admin@ymt.org

Faith in Action Award

This national Catholic award scheme for school years 6-11, encouraging young people to reflect on their faith and put into action, can be carried out in both school and parish groups. Two training sessions will take place for those who would like to run the Award: Thursday 5 July 7pm – 8.30pm St Aloysius Parish Hall, Hebburn and Friday 6 July 1.30pm – 3pm at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn. To book a place, please contact admin@ymt.org

Durham Martyrs Memorial-10th Anniversary of Dedication

Sunday 17 June, 3.00-3.30pm, at the Memorial at the junction of Southfield Way (A691 and B6532.) This short ecumenical service to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Durham Martyrs Memorial will be followed by refreshments at St Cuthbert’s Church, North Road. (The Memorial is diagonally across from County Hall and is at the housing side of the Roundabout in the former Dryburn Hospital site.) Everyone is welcome.

Film & Pizza Night

Our next film and pizza night is on Friday 22 June, with doors opening at 6:30pm with the screening beginning about 7pm. We will be showing the 1953 film “Roman Holiday”, starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and a Vespa scooter! The film was nominated for 10 Oscars, with Audrey Hepburn winning as Best Actress (and Vespa scooters enjoying record sales after the film’s release!) All are very welcome.

Sprouting and Growing

The kingdom of God is at the heart of Jesus’ teaching. Speaking to people living under the harsh and oppressive rule of the Roman Empire, Jesus teaches them in parables how different the world will be when God rules in the hearts of believers. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of justice, mercy and reconciliation. The two parables that we hear in today’s Gospel show us that the kingdom of God cannot be suppressed. The kingdom sprouts and grows, night and day. It grows like a mushroom bush, sprawling and spreading, impossible to root out. The seeds of the kingdom of God are our small acts of care and kindness – small expressions of faith. From such tiny seeds, God brings growth and fruitfulness beyond our imagination. This is what the kingdom of God is like.

CAFOD Week of Action

From 30 June – 8 July, people in all corners of the country are preparing to Speak Up on climate change and renewable energy to their MPs. You are invited to hold a climate change event and to invite your MP to come along. It could be anything from a pub quiz, a climate bake-off or a climate Q&A. This is your opportunity to make sure that the concerns of the world’s poorest people are on your MP’s agenda. Find out more at https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Power-to-be/Week-of-Action

Share the Journey

Responding to the refugee crisis with CAFOD. Join with Durham Martyrs parish in a walk on Saturday 23 June, leaving St Joseph’s, Gilesgate after 10.00am Mass, to St Cuthbert’s, St Godric’s and St Bede’s presbytery. Booking essential: contact Durham Martyrs Parish Secretary on 0191 384 3810.

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