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`Here I am, send me.’Jesus’ mission does not wait until we decide we are ready. The need for the gospel inthis broken world is far too urgent. We are called right now - in spite of our frailty,failures, and doubts, in the midst of our ordinary, busy, complicated lives. Jesus’ wordto Simon Peter is also a word to us: `Do not be afraid.’ God calls us as we are and thenworks on shaping us into faithful servants for Jesus’ ongoing mission.We trust that his grace will always be working in us, through us and among us,`catching’ others as he has caught us - in the deep, wide net of God’s mercy and love.We trust that the catch is in God’s hands, and that God’s desire is for the nets to bebursting and the boats full.

WELCOME TO NEW BISHOP“I am pleased to inform you that Pope Francis has appointed Rt Rev Robert Byrne, asour new Bishop. I have therefore been appointed as Apostolic Administrator untilBishop Robert’s installation. I am delighted to welcome him as my successor.”

Bishop Seamus

Mass Times & Intentions this week

Vigils St Gregory 5.30 pm Patrick, Ann & James Cain (AW) Sacred Heart 6.30 pm People of the ParishSun FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR10 St Bede’s 9.30 am Betty & Leslie WatsonFeb St Gregory 9.30 am Fred, Monica & Mary de Birch (HdB) Ss Peter & Paul 10.30 am Jane Nee St Oswald 11.00 am Hugh Harper St Bede 5.00 pm Clare & Jim Dryden & Family

Mon Our Lady of Lourdes11 St Oswald 9.00 am Special IntentionFeb St Bede 12.00 pm Mary Curtin (RIP)Tues Weekday12 St Oswald 10.00 am William & Winifred RichardsonFeb St Bede 12.00 pm People of the Parish & Partnership St Gregory 6.30 pm People of the ParishWed Weekday13 Ss Peter & Paul 10.00 am Sick & HouseboundFeb Sacred Heart 10.00 am Cathy Spinks St Bede 12.00 pm Sick & Housebound (SVP)Thu Ss Cyril & Methodius, Patrons of Europe14 Sacred Heart 8.45 am Larry & Hazel WatsonFeb St Vincent 10.00 am Irene & Jean Walsh (TW) St Bede 10.00 am Tony Manson (RIP) Ss Peter & Paul 7.00 pm Mary TrintFri Weekday15 St Oswald 9.30 am Trevor MinchellaFeb St Peter & Paul 10.00 am Priest’s Intention

St Gregory 12.00 pm Irene MoodSat Weekday16 St Bede 10.00 am Hildred Whale (TC)Feb St Gregory 10.00 am Malcolm Brennan (SLS)

Vigils St Gregory 5.30 pm Moira Madden & John & Mary Anne Conway Sacred Heart 6.30 pm Jim & Nicola KaneSun SIXTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR17 St Bede 9.30 am Mary Curtin (RIP)Feb St Gregory 9.30 am Dorothy Atkinson (GC) Ss Peter & Paul 10.30 am Hildred Whale (RIP) St Oswald 11.00 am People of the Parish St Bede 5.00 pm People of the Parish & Partnership

FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 10 FEBRUARY 2019

DIOCESE OF HEXHAM & NEWCASTLERegistered Charity No: 1143450

Catholic Parishes of South Shields, Whitburn & Boldon

ClergyFr. John Gibbons Tel: 0191 5367 447 Email: boldon.sacredheart@rcdhn.org.ukFr. Robert Kinlen Tel: 0191 4561 858 Email: southshields.stpeterpaul@rcdhn.org.ukFr. Michael Weymes Tel: 0191 4563 536 Email: southshields.stbede@rcdhn.org.uk

New BishopRt Rev Robert Byrne, Auxilary bishop ofBirmingham has been appointed as thenew bishop of Hexham & Newcastle. Hisinstallation will take place at the cathedralon Mon 25 March 12.00noon.

Pastoral Letterto launch Diocesan Vision, Mission &Values will be read at all Masses thisweekend. Please pick up a PartnershipPrayer Card from the back of the church

St Bede’sBaptism: Teresa Flora Ann McConnellwill be baptised today. Welcome to ourparish & best wishes to her parents Kevin& Vanessa.Children’s Liturgy: during Mass everySunday 9.30 amYemen Coffee Morning: Sun 17 Feb after9.30am Mass & Cake Stall.Rota: New Rotas are at the back ofchurch for Eucharistic Ministers.Gift Aid: The Gift Aid scheme is verysimple and helps with our parish funds. Ifyou pay tax on your salary or pension youcan join. For each £1.00 you give, theparish can claim 25p from the Govern-ment. All that is needed is your name andaddress – nothing more. If you have anyqueries or wish to join please contactCatherine Elliott at church or tel:07733174475.Holy Hour: Saturday morning 9-10.00 amConfessions: Saturdays 10.30am or byAppointment.Scripture Group: Thursdays 7-8.00 pm inSt Bede’s Presbytery

St Gregory’sRosary: Before Mass every Saturday.Art Group: will meet in St Gregory’s Hallcommencing 4 Feb, 6.30-9.00pm. 1st &3rd Mon in every month. ContactSuzanne for more details 07942827013Coffee Morning: At St St Gregory’s onSat 23 Feb 10am-noon in aid of “Daft asa Brush”, a charity which transportsCancer patients for their treatment to

Newcastle hospitals. Cake Stall & Raffle.Many Thanks Anne Patchett.

St Oswald’s100 Club: Winning number for week 4 –No. 31 C. Franklin.Food Bank: A container is located in theporch for any donations of tins, etc. Pleasemake sure nothing is out of date.First Communion: The children will be atMass today.

Ss Peter & Paul100 Club Feb Winners: 1st No1 £75, 2ndNo 23 £45, 3rd No 54 £30. If you would liketo join please speak to Mary & Jackie atthe back of church.

Sacred HeartPartnership Conversation: next will be thismonth date to be fixed..Food Parcels: please leave food or moniesat back of church. Donations needed allyear round. Thank you for your support.Cystic Fibrosis: used postage stampsneeded. Leave a margin of envelop. Boxat back of church.

The Knitted Bible Cleadon Academy will be hosting TheKnitted Bible containing 33 Biblical scenes.Come and view this wonderful display from2.45-4.15 pm on 11-15 February

Racial Justice SundayNext Sun 17 Feb Day of Prayer for RacialJustice. “It’s not just work, dignity for allworkers”

Baptism Preparation MeetingsSs Peter & Paul Wed 13 Feb 7.00 pmSt Bede Wed 13 March 7.00 pmSt Gregory Wed 10 April 7.00 pmThe Mercy Project St Mary’s Cathedral seeks to support all who are vulnerableand lonely. We are looking for volunteerswho can offer any skills or time they mayhave. If you are interestedJoe.Kirwin@TheMercyProject.org.uk or07904881430CAFOD Calling: CAFOD is seekingvolunteers who would be willing to visitschools around our diocese to speakabout CAFOD’s work. Full training will be

given. To find out more give David Crossa call on 0191 384 4847 orhexhamandnewcastle @cafod.org.uk

Social Eveningto be held on Saturday 16 Feb. In StGregory’s Hall. There will be music from

"Beaconband" starting 7.30pm.There will be no cover charge as a sharedtable will be food for the event, and owndrinks used. We will ask for donations forcharity "Tiny lives at RVI hospital"A raffle will be held, so unwantedChristmas gifts would be most welcome.

Youth Mass Next youth led Mass is Wed 27 Feb 6-30pm in St Gregory.

FLAME CONGRESSNational Youth Event London Sat 2 Marchfew places left Y9 young people ring kevinAtkinson 07711736599

Season of LentAsh Wednesday Day of Fasting &

Abstinence 6 MarchDe La Salle

To celebrate 50 years of De la Salle andto draw to a close all work there will be aMass of Thanksgiving on Wed 24 April at6-30pm in St Gregory with social after-wards. All members and helpers of DLSfrom 1969 –present day are invited.

WalsinghamOur Annual Pilgrimage to Walsingham

this year is Tues 28 May to Thurs 30 May.Cost £142. Names with £25 non returna-ble deposit payable to the WalsinghamAssocialtion can be given to Helen

Stephenson Tel 0191 4554612

St Matthew’s & St Mary’s Rome Pilgrimage 9 - 13 Sept 2019. Ledby Fr Saji. Cost, approx. £720. Halfboard. Includes courier and Papalaudience. For further information & book-ing form please contact Vicky McLeod07779535012 or Gill Dodino at TangneyTours on 01732 88666.

All parishes welcome to join with us.

Sick & Housebound

Please pray for those who are ill at this time:St Bede’s: Michael Dawson, Derek Aynsley,Carol Dawson, Michelle Greatrex, RobertScott, Terry Wales, Vivienne Scott, MarianSykes, Poppy Cox, Christopher Phillips, RuthLynch, George Peacock Goodall, SharonHutchinson, Catherine Evans and May Urwin.Sacred Heart: Fr John Gibbons, Leo Hardy,Margaret Davison, Ronnie Phelps, KurtPatterson, Carol Hannen, Patricia McKeag,Janet Hymers, baby Evie Noble, John Wood,Caroline Bennet, Ian Smith, KevinGroombridge, Christopher Geach, KevinMoore.St Oswald’s: Leo Hardy, Rosemary Cox,Richard Cook, Audrey Sutcliffe, HarrisonClark, Peter Hanratty, Dave Calderwood,Maureen Jordan, Dick Bailey Peter Brown &Kitty Bailey.Ss Peter & Paul: Denis Wray, AlisonHannay, Bill Murtagh, Peggy Murtagh,Russell Little, Kathleen & Alan Potter, AnneGray, Lorraine Steel, Margaret McLoughin,George Goodall and Margaret Davidson.St Gregory’s: Gordon DeLooze, TerryHagan, Joan Stewart, Betty Devine, JoanRobson, Rona Bojke, Rose Scott, DavidFrame, Norman Scott, Len Gardner, Clifford& Christopher Browne, Derek Aynsley, BrianMarley, George Goodall, Alison Thompson,Gerry Graham, Eileen Kelly, Pat Whitton,Gordon McCloud , Anne Scott, Bea DoyleAndrew Ward and Tim Sullivan.

RIPPlease pray for all who died recently, andfor those whose anniversaries occur at thistime and for our Clergy:11 Feb Canon Henry Olsen 1996 Rev Peter Callaghan 200712 Feb Rev Daniel O’Brien 199413 Feb Rev Joseph Devlin 198116 Feb Rev James Wadsworth 1975

Lord bring the departed faithfulto the peace of your eternal home

Amen