22nd APRIL 2012 – 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER - YEAR B
ST AUGUSTINE’S
30 Coniscliffe Road
DARLINGTON DL3 7RG
PARISH BULLETIN
BREVIARY WEEK 3
Fr Michael Higginbottom
Fr Seamus Doyle
Tel: 01325 266602 Fax: 01325 253363
www.staugustineschurch.org.uk
email: info@staugustineschurch.org.uk
Office Hours:
Mon/Tues 9.30 – 12.30
Thursday 9.30 – 2.00
Friday
9.30 – 2.00
Hospital Chaplains
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Rev Dc Jurgen Muller – 743029
RVI/Freeman/Newcastle General
Fr Michael Corbett - 0191 232 1892
WORD FOR TODAY
Christ rose from the dead not simply to amaze us but to
bring us something radically new. The new life he brings
means that our sinfulness, which ought to be evidence
to condemn us, can be wiped clean. The shame we feel,
the guilt we pile up, is erased by Christ’s sacrifice that
takes away our sin. What we have to do is to believe
and then to act on our faith.
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION – SUNDAY 22ND APRIL
St John Vianney, the Cure of Ars, is the patron saint of parish priests.
His devotion to his duties could only have been possible with the help of God’s
grace and a powerful life of prayer. Anyone who has seen pictures of his gaunt
appearance would see the personal cost to him of such a life.
Despite our modern day pressures, priests continue to work to the retirement age
of 75, unless they are restricted by ill health. 10 of our priests continue to serve in
parishes beyond the age of 75, some well into their 80’s.
Vocations to the priesthood today are still sparse, and we can only imagine that
the pressures on our priests will increase, even as they grow older.
So when we come to consider our retired priests, it is good to remember that
retirement has probably been forced upon them by circumstances. These are
difficult times for the diocese financially, so the Northern Brethren Fund aims to
shoulder the burden of priests’ retirement grants, through investments, your
Masses and legacies.
In recent years, the Northern Brethren Fund has managed to support our retired
priests, but has been unable to increase their hardship grants because of the
increased numbers and the lack of resources. We hope that by 2020 we will have
passed our peak numbers and will be able to be more generous in our support. In
the meantime, we can only ask you to continue your generous support of the Sick
and Retired Priests collection, enrol as Benefactors of the Fund, and remember
our retired priests when you are making any bequests. Please take a collection
envelope as you leave church today. If you pay tax, the Gift Aid Declaration will
add 25% to your gift. And if you would like to be a regular supporter of our
retired priests, the yellow form includes a Standing Order Mandate and details
about benefactions and bequests.
We are deeply grateful for all your support of our work for retired priests and will
strive at all times to put your generosity to the most effective use, as you care for
those who cared for you and your family throughout their priestly ministry.
With best wishes
CELEBRATION OF FAITH
The Bishop invites you to a service to celebrate our faith on Sunday 29th April at St
Joseph’s Gateshead at 4pm. During this service he will distribute Faith Cards to
representatives from every Parish. If you would like to represent St Augustine’s
please see Fr Seamus.
The annual reunion of past pupils of the Immaculate Conception School will be
on Saturday 5th May. Mass in St Augustine's 12.15 pm.
Shared table in the Parish Centre afterwards.
SVP NEWS
 Collection on Maundy Thursday raised £364.07, many thanks for everyone's
generosity.
 To celebrate SVP Founder's Day, the SVP is holding Coffee Mornings across
England and Wales on 22nd April 2012 to raise money for the work of the St.
Vincent de Paul Society. Any money raised from the Coffee Mornings will
be shared between the local SVP and the work of Youth SVP nationally,
encouraging young people to become involved in the work of the SVP. So
next Sunday's After Mass coffees will be run by the SVP – 22nd April.
DARLINGTON INTERFAITH FORUM are having an Evening of Music and Faith
including Supper on Thursday 10th May at 7.00 for 7.15pm at St Aidan’s Church of
England Academy, Hundens Lane, Darlington. Admission is by ticket only which
costs £6. Tickets available from the office.
EVENING OF RECOLLECTION for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist of the
Deanery will take place on Wednesday 30th May at St Augustine’s from 7—9pm
and will be guided by Kathryn Turner.
It is important that everyone be there, please keep the date free.
THROUGH THE GATE CARE – NORTH EAST
The vision of this project is to see local faith groups working in partnership with
HMP Holme House and the Cleveland Police to reduce offending, by offering
‘through the gate care’. This will be in the form of a ‘mentor’ who will be trained
by the Cleveland Police. If you would like to find out more please contact Phil
Hillsdon - King’s Church, tel: 01325 469884
ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTRE COMMITTEE warmly invite you to join us for an
evening of Old Time Sequence and Ballroom dancing, to the musical
accompaniment of Mr Trevor Wood. Please bring shared table food. This will be
on Saturday 16th June 7.30 – 11pm. Tickets £2.50 each available from Amanda,
contact by phone on 07977 565487 or at Parish Centre. Thank you.
CATHOLICISM – FR ROBERT BARRON
He launches this new series which explores the history, themes and practices of
Catholicism. He will be at St Robert’s School, Washington from 4.5.30pm to meet
with clergy, religious, catechists and educators. If you would like to attend this
please contact 0191 2433313 or email office@diocesehn.org.uk.
CARMEL COLLEGE – A CATHOLIC ACADEMY - STAFF VACANCIES
They are looking to recruit, Teaching School Administrator, Student Support
Asistant – Post 16 and IT Technicians. See noticeboard or visit their website at
www.carmel.org.uk
REFLECTION – The wounds of love
Those who care about others pick up a lot of wounds.
There may be no great wounds,
only a multiplicity of little ones –
A host of scratches, wrinkles and welts.
But there can also be a lot of invisible wounds:
the furrows left on the mind and the heart
by hardship, worry and anxiety,
disappointments, ingratitude, and betrayal.
These wounds are not things to be ashamed of.
They are badges of honour.
They are the proof of our love.
Jesus didn’t hide his wounds.
Neither should we.
By his wounds we are healed.
'ALLO 'ALLO------ LAST TICKETS
St Augustines Repertory Society (STARS) are presenting the stage version of the TV
comedy classic 'Allo 'Allo this coming week in the Parish Centre at 7.30 pm. Tickets
remain for Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th evenings, priced £6 adults and £5
concessions (recommended age 16 plus) available after mass or phone 01325
350463 or on line at www.starsdarlington.co.uk
Bishop Seamus writes ……..
Last year we had for the first time in Hexham and Newcastle
Diocese a Welcome Back Sunday Campaign and the main aim was to invite nonpractising Catholics to take another look at their faith.
The Diocesan Evangelisation Team is now preparing resources for this year’s
Welcome Back Sunday which will take place on Pentecost Sunday 27 May across
the diocese.
The Diocesan Team will be offering materials and a phone Help-line to support our
efforts in preparation for this.
There will also be a preparation meeting in St Joseph’s, Gateshead from 10.00am
– 1.00pm on Saturday 28 April to explain the thinking behind the campaign, the
practicalities and to look at ways of following it up. All priests and parishioners are
invited to this; evangelisation is the call and responsibility of us all.
As Paul VI said “The church exists to evangelise”
CAR PARK PERMITS 2012 – 2013
Permit £40, 2 cars can be registered per permit, but one car only can be parked at
any one time.
Parish club membership is £4 full, £2 senior, 1 club membership per person.
To renew Parish Club membership and car park permit –
If no changes to details - please complete a pink form and use envelope provided.
Forms located at back of church. Please do not put cash in envelopes, cheques
only and return to Parish Centre. New permits and membership cards can be
collected from Parish Centre on Sundays during April, between morning services.
If you prefer permits to be posted to you, please enclose SAE in envelope.
Please make cheques payable to ‘St Augustine’s Parish Club Ltd.’
As there is a waiting list, we would appreciate if you could let us know if you do
not wish to renew permit this year.
Waiting list: – please fill out yellow form for Parish Club membership, and indicate
interest in car permit. Return form in envelope provided to Parish centre. I will
advise availability for this year towards end of April/ beginning of May, depending
on uptake.
If you have change of details to advise – if new car, will need to see registration
documents - or any queries, Treasurer will be on hand at Parish Centre between
Sunday morning services, 10 -11am, throughout April, or can be contacted on
01325 319633 or by email Lorrie.Black@btinternet.com.
Thank you!
DARLINGTON DEANERY CHURCHES
The Churches of Darlington Deanery are organising a Service for the people of
Darlington to celebrate The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
on Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 6.00pm at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Darlington in the
presence of The Worshipful The Mayor of Darlington and hopefully the Queen’s
Representative. The Preacher will be The Bishop of Jarrow.
The congregation will include representatives of the different Christian
denominations and other faiths, as well as those of the voluntary,
community, private and public sectors. This represents the whole
community coming together in celebration before God.
A jubilee choir consisting of voices from every part of the Borough will help to lead
the singing. If you would be interested in joining such a choir forms are available
at the back of Church. Please return the form to Mrs Hylda
Hopper, Lay Chairman by 13th May 2012.
COFFEES AFTER MASS
Provided by SVP
PADDINGTON BEAR
15 April
£19.12
Money in Bank
£237.03
Total Collected £28,021.23
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