ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL
Telephone No. 01642-597750.
THIRD SUNDAY
OF ADVENT
11th December 2011
Divine Office: Week 3
WELCOME
especially if you are a visitor, or worshipping with us for the first time.
After Mass on Sunday
morning, tea and coffee is served in the Hall – all are welcome .
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
5.30 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. and on request.
MASS INTENTIONS DURING THE WEEK
Saturday (Vigil)
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John Young
Sunday
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5. 00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Rita Greenwood
Monday
Of Advent
6 .3 0 p . m .
Bernard & Kath Foster
and Kate Batty
Tuesday
St. Lucy
9. 15 a.m.
Margaret Dungey and
Mary Wilson’s intentions
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 9.00 a.m.
Wednesday
St. John of the Cross
9. 15 a.m.
Philomena Partington
and Bob Hegarty
THE ROSARY (for Vocations)
Saturday morning – 9.00 a.m.
Thursday
Of Advent
6. 30 p.m.
In thanksgiving and
Special Intention (J.W.)
Friday
Of Advent
9. 15 a.m.
Andrew and Mary Conway
and Michael Havey
PRAYER GROUP
Monday at 7.15 p.m.
Exposition, Scripture, Music and
Shared/silent prayer.
Saturday
Of 17 t h December
9. 15 a.m.
Hilda Payne
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E R E M E M B E R I N P R A Y E R those who have
died recently especially Patricia Morgan and those
whose anniversaries occur about this time.
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L E A S E N O T E – that, due to the BBC Carol
Service this afternoon, tea and coffee will not be
available after the 10 a.m. Mass.
L O W E R S ! At all Masses this weekend, there
will be a retiring collection for flowers for the
decoration of the Cathedral at Christmas.
H R I S T M A S C A R D – with Mass times during the
Christmas period - one for each family – in the porch.
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BC TEES CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS –
TODAY here in the Cathedral at 2.30 p.m.
Tickets
are available from the Repository - £3 is the suggested
donation! All proceeds from this event are for Children in
Need.
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DVENT RECONCILIATION
SERVICE –
here in the Cathedral this coming Wednesday, 14th
December at 7.00 p.m.
There will be a number of
priests available for Confessions. All are welcome.
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I O C E S A N Y E A R B O O K 2 0 1 2 – an essential
resource for every Catholic home – now available at
£3 each from the Repository.
P
ARISH MEETING!
Following the recent parish
meeting, a letter will be handed out after all Masses
this weekend, setting out a few updates.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT (for Vocations )
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
MORNING PRAYER OF THE
CHURCH
Last Sunday’s Offertory Collection
£1,553. 31p. Many thanks.
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H E C H A R I T Y B O W L – The amount donated in
November - £133. 40p. Total to date - £2,682. 18p.
I S H O P J O H N C R O W L E Y writes :
Thank you so much for a wonderful liturgy and for
all the help and support which was given to that day.
It was an immensely proud day for me, and I am so
grateful for all who came and gave their support. On
the 8 th December, I celebrated in great style my
twenty-five years as Bishop and I made reference to
the wonderful celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
God Bless you all - Bishop John.
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B I G T H A N K Y O U to all those who helped and
supported the Christmas Fayre.
It was a great
success – it raised £1,344. 50p. Many thanks.
H R I S T M A S M A S S E S here in the Cathedral:
Christmas Eve:
6.30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Mass.
10.30 p.m. Carols for Christmas.
11.00 p.m. Solemn Candlelit Midnight Mass
with Bishop Terence.
Christmas Day:
10.00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass with Bishop Terence.
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E P O S I T O R Y S T A L L still has available cribs,
calendars and cards for all occasions.
Canon Gerard and Fr. Leonard;
Rev. Len and Rev. Ken.
Dean of the Cathedral: Canon Gerard Robinson.
Assistant Priest: Father Leonard.
Permanent Deacons: Rev. Len Collings and Rev. Ken Senior.
Director of Music: Mr. Tim Harrison.
Postal address: Dalby Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough TS8 0TW
Telephone: 01642 597750.
Fax: 01642 576971
Website: www.middlesbroughrccathedral.org Email: parish@middlesbroughrccathedral.org