9th NOVEMBER 2014 – DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
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ST AUGUSTINE’S
30 Coniscliffe Road
DARLINGTON DL3 7RG
PARISH BULLETIN
November is traditionally the month in which the Church remembers those who have died.
Today on Remembrance Sunday we will especially remember those from our parish who
have died in the
last 12 months.
Janet Horner
Lawrence Bainbridge
Winifred Hewitt
Elsie Lawley
Patrick Killeen
Brian Stacey
Janet Fletcher
Jack Ahern
John Clifton
Vera Ramsay
Patricia Tweedy
Robert Aaron
Alicia Briggs
Matilda Catterick
Margaret Wandless
Francis Mace
Eamonn Seagrave
Raymond Lancaster
Margaret Fleming
Veronica Hutton
Alfred Pickering
Kenneth Bowe
Catherine Appleton
Catherine Bourke
Kevin Cundy
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen
PRIESTS’ TRAINING FUND
There are envelopes available at the back of Church for the Priests’ Training Fund. This will
remain open until 23rd November. Please note your donation can be gift aided. Booklets also
available re the Clergy Training Fund. There will be a retiring collection next Sunday 16th November.
ATONEMENT MASS - Friday 14th November at 7pm
Please come and support this mass which is for people who have suffered hurt in their lives.
We all need understanding, love and forgiveness and if you know somebody that might be
hurting, your love, caring presence and prayers can make a difference.
CAFOD CABARET
Tickets for CAFOD Cabaret will be available from this weekend after Mass, from the Parish
Centre bar or from Martin McLean (tel 01325 465275). Cabaret dates Friday 5 th and Saturday
6th December. Ticket price £5.
PARISH CENSUS FORM
Hopefully you will have collected a parish census form as you came into Church today, which
we would like you to complete and return so that our records in the office can be updated.
This is purely voluntary and all information will be kept secure and not passed on.
PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
There are forms available after Mass, if you would like to self-nominate or have permission to
nominate another parishioner to join the Parish Council. If these could be returned by
Wednesday 12th November to the office.
‘THE FRINGE OF HIS CLOAK’ DEATH, DYING, BEREAVEMENT, HEALING
Continues on Wednesday’s till 3rd December 2014 7pm - 8.15pm. Led by Brother Robert
Moore OH, in St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington. Further details are on the notice
board.
PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE - SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
Stalls, refreshments, games and Santa. Over the next three weekends we will be collecting
any donations after all the Masses, or they can be left at the office.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S R.C. PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN AFTERNOONS
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER & TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER AT 2.00 P.M.
The school is holding two open sessions where prospective parents/carers of children due to
start school in September 2015, can have an opportunity to experience the school in action,
gather information about applying for school places in Darlington, and speak to senior
members of staff about eligibility for admission to St. Augustine’s School.
St. Augustine’s is a very popular school and in previous years some families have been
disappointed when their application for a place was unsuccessful. It is very important to check
with the school about its admissions criteria.
A map showing parish boundaries will be on display during these sessions and staff are
happy to answer any enquiries.
If you are unable to attend one of the open sessions, then please contact school with any
questions.
A copy of the Admissions policy and over-subscription criteria is also available on the school
website. Website: www.staugustinesprimary.co.uk
email:enquiries@staugustinesacademy.org.uk
Tel: 01325 380819.
ST AUGUSTINE’S SCHOOL has registered for Tubs4Tablets with Flora. These tokens are
inside the Flora and Stork 500g promotional tubs, and can be handed into Church, to be
forwarded to the school.
FIRST WORLD WAR
We are hoping to gather any information we have on family/friends who belonged to the parish
and died in the First World War. Please leave any details with Barbara in the office.
PARISH MAGAZINE
We are hopingto have the next edition available just before Christmas. If anybody would like to
advertise any family business in the issue please leave your details in the office, or via email.
Next mother/father toddler group is held in PC main hall with tea and coffee. £2 per child
and £1 per sibling. So come along on Saturday 15th November 9.30am-11.30am.
Refreshments for the children are provided
ST AUGUSTINE’S BOOK CLUB
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 12th November where we will review our first book
and collect the next one. Come and join us in the Parish Centre 2.00pm – 3.30pm for a
coffee and chat.
MASS COUNTS
During the 4 Sundays of October we are asked to do a head count and send the results to the
Diocese.
Below are the figures for the last 3 years.
2014
2013
2012
9.15 am
232
229
288
11.00 am
148
159
143
6.30 pm
116
111
114
496
499
545
Imagine the scene; a crisp frosty night, Christmas is in the air, excited children in hats and
scarves hang onto their parents hands as they gather in a garden. They’ve all come to hear
one of the greatest stories ever told being retold, right there in front of them. A live moving
tableaux of people and song and lights in the sky. Sounds great doesn’t it ?Well that’s what
we’re aiming for at the Parish Centre on the 20th December (we’ll be adding mulled wine and
hot chocolate too).
However we need your help to make it happen, we need actors (don’t worry, only the narrator
has lines) and singers (don’t worry, you just need to be loud) and any other help we can get.
If you’d like to hear more about it please come to a short meeting on Thurs 11th Nov 7:00 pm
at the PC. If you’d like to help but can’t make that meeting please call 07909 747145. Our
“rehearsal” schedule is likely to be very light, so it won’t be a major commitment of your time,
and besides taking part in stuff like this is fun.
HCPT – THE CHILDREN’S PILGRIMAGE TRUST
Darlington HCPT Groups 25 and 195 are joining together for a fun race night evening! Do
you fancy yourself as an owner? You could sponsor a horse or even a race!
Please do come along on the 6th December to Holy Family Parish Centre.
Doors open from 6.30pm with the first race at 7.30pm.
Tickets £5 to include pie and peas supper with bar available.
For tickets and details on sponsoring contact: Anne Robinson on 07779358580
hcpt25@hotmail.co.uk or Clare Maddison on 01325 469652 group195@hcpt.org.uk
Dear Friends in Christ
As with last Christmas, we want to make sure that every child in the Darlington Area receives
at least two brand new Christmas presents this Christmas.
Donations needed (to be used in the Darlington Area only):
 Brand new toys (unwrapped toys aged 0-16 yrs)
 Money (cheques made payable to The Salvation Army)
All donations to be received by 30th November at The Salvation Army, Thompson Street East,
Darlington
If you have any questions or if you require any more information please contact
darlingtonsalvationarmy@hotmail.co.uk, Facebook #Darlington Citadel,
www.darlingtonsalvationarmy.org.uk