Sunday, March 31, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
As in previous years, we are holding a Walk of Witness on Good Friday, 29th March. Starting from their parish church, groups of people will walk to the War Memorial in the centre of town for 11.15 a.m. carrying a large wooden cross.
At the War Memorial, the story of Jesus’ suffering and death will be read and we will spend a short time in prayerful reflection. Though the walk is led by our young people, people of all ages are welcome to join us. You can, of course, meet us directly at the War Memorial. Refershments will be served afterwards in St. Joseph’s parish centre.
The starting times from each parish are as follows:
St. John Vianney meet at 10 a.m.
St. Thomas More meet at 10.30 a.m.
St. Mary: Starting from St. Thomas More
St. Joseph meet at 11.00 a.m.
St. Cuthbert meet at 10.45 a.m.
St. Teresa meet at 10 a.m.
St. Patrick: Starting at St. Teresa
At the War Memorial, the story of Jesus’ suffering and death will be read and we will spend a short time in prayerful reflection. Though the walk is led by our young people, people of all ages are welcome to join us. You can, of course, meet us directly at the War Memorial. Refershments will be served afterwards in St. Joseph’s parish centre.
The starting times from each parish are as follows:
St. John Vianney meet at 10 a.m.
St. Thomas More meet at 10.30 a.m.
St. Mary: Starting from St. Thomas More
St. Joseph meet at 11.00 a.m.
St. Cuthbert meet at 10.45 a.m.
St. Teresa meet at 10 a.m.
St. Patrick: Starting at St. Teresa
As in previous years, we are holding a Walk of Witness on Good Friday, 29th March. Starting from their parish church, groups of people will walk to the War Memorial in the centre of town for 11.15 a.m. carrying a large wooden cross.
At the War Memorial, the story of Jesus’ suffering and death will be read and we will spend a short time in prayerful reflection. Though the walk is led by our young people, people of all ages are welcome to join us. You can, of course, meet us directly at the War Memorial. Refershments will be served afterwards in St. Joseph’s parish centre.
The starting times from each parish are as follows:
St. John Vianney meet at 10 a.m.
St. Thomas More meet at 10.30 a.m.
St. Mary: Starting from St. Thomas More
St. Joseph meet at 11.00 a.m.
St. Cuthbert meet at 10.45 a.m.
St. Teresa meet at 10 a.m.
St. Patrick: Starting at St. Teresa
At the War Memorial, the story of Jesus’ suffering and death will be read and we will spend a short time in prayerful reflection. Though the walk is led by our young people, people of all ages are welcome to join us. You can, of course, meet us directly at the War Memorial. Refershments will be served afterwards in St. Joseph’s parish centre.
The starting times from each parish are as follows:
St. John Vianney meet at 10 a.m.
St. Thomas More meet at 10.30 a.m.
St. Mary: Starting from St. Thomas More
St. Joseph meet at 11.00 a.m.
St. Cuthbert meet at 10.45 a.m.
St. Teresa meet at 10 a.m.
St. Patrick: Starting at St. Teresa
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Here we are on our final day. Last night was amazing! We prayed that we would really know the love of God and to be assured that he will never ever leave us on our own. Kat from YMT led us in prayer this morning which followed in from last night, sharing the story of John McMillan with us. Google him and his amazing song! We only have 3 hours left and already we don't want to come home. It has been such an amazing retreat. Some of us have even found God...like really!
Here we are on our final day. Last night was amazing! We prayed that we would really know the love of God and to be assured that he will never ever leave us on our own. Kat from YMT led us in prayer this morning which followed in from last night, sharing the story of John McMillan with us. Google him and his amazing song! We only have 3 hours left and already we don't want to come home. It has been such an amazing retreat. Some of us have even found God...like really!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Philip has just led a session on who Jesus is and we are really starting to go deeper in to looking at the love of God and just how much he loves us. This is perfect preparation for our Mass which we will be celebrating later this evening as it is Palm Sunday. It seems the perfect beginning of Holy Week for our young people here.
Philip has just led a session on who Jesus is and we are really starting to go deeper in to looking at the love of God and just how much he loves us. This is perfect preparation for our Mass which we will be celebrating later this evening as it is Palm Sunday. It seems the perfect beginning of Holy Week for our young people here.
This morning we have sang our hearts out in preparation for our Mass later on today. We are all belting out our Hosannas!
Cody is leading us all in these new songs and obviously our favourite, Our God is Greater! Watch this space for more updates throughout the day.
This morning we have sang our hearts out in preparation for our Mass later on today. We are all belting out our Hosannas!
Cody is leading us all in these new songs and obviously our favourite, Our God is Greater! Watch this space for more updates throughout the day.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Here we are at the Youth Village with YMT. We have 30 students on retreat and the theme for the weekend is "Landslides." This is taken from a quote from Lord Alton, that when small stones move, landslides happen. This will challenge us to try and make a difference in the world and the way in which we perceive things and act upon injustices.
The students have only been here an hour and already have been singing their hearts out and joining in with everything. The weather is snowy, cold but it will not dampen our spirits. Miss Fox got lost and ended up going down some farm track but she got here eventually!
The students have only been here an hour and already have been singing their hearts out and joining in with everything. The weather is snowy, cold but it will not dampen our spirits. Miss Fox got lost and ended up going down some farm track but she got here eventually!
Here we are at the Youth Village with YMT. We have 30 students on retreat and the theme for the weekend is "Landslides." This is taken from a quote from Lord Alton, that when small stones move, landslides happen. This will challenge us to try and make a difference in the world and the way in which we perceive things and act upon injustices.
The students have only been here an hour and already have been singing their hearts out and joining in with everything. The weather is snowy, cold but it will not dampen our spirits. Miss Fox got lost and ended up going down some farm track but she got here eventually!
The students have only been here an hour and already have been singing their hearts out and joining in with everything. The weather is snowy, cold but it will not dampen our spirits. Miss Fox got lost and ended up going down some farm track but she got here eventually!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
St. Cuthbert's Primary School have been building a Lenten Garden in church
over the last 6 weeks. It's not really a garden with plants, though.
Instead, it's full of symbols that help us to think about the gospels of
each Sunday during the Season.
Just in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder:
1st Sunday - Jesus is tempted in the desert (Luke 4:1-13)
2nd Sunday - The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)
3rd Sunday - The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:1-9)
4th Sunday - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
5th Sunday - The woman caught committing adultery (John 8:1-11)
6th Sunday - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40)
So next time you're in St. Cuthbert's have a look at the garden and see if you can work out why the children chose the symbols they put in there. Answers on a postcard, please!
Just in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder:
1st Sunday - Jesus is tempted in the desert (Luke 4:1-13)
2nd Sunday - The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)
3rd Sunday - The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:1-9)
4th Sunday - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
5th Sunday - The woman caught committing adultery (John 8:1-11)
6th Sunday - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40)
So next time you're in St. Cuthbert's have a look at the garden and see if you can work out why the children chose the symbols they put in there. Answers on a postcard, please!
St. Cuthbert's Primary School have been building a Lenten Garden in church
over the last 6 weeks. It's not really a garden with plants, though.
Instead, it's full of symbols that help us to think about the gospels of
each Sunday during the Season.
Just in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder:
1st Sunday - Jesus is tempted in the desert (Luke 4:1-13)
2nd Sunday - The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)
3rd Sunday - The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:1-9)
4th Sunday - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
5th Sunday - The woman caught committing adultery (John 8:1-11)
6th Sunday - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40)
So next time you're in St. Cuthbert's have a look at the garden and see if you can work out why the children chose the symbols they put in there. Answers on a postcard, please!
Just in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder:
1st Sunday - Jesus is tempted in the desert (Luke 4:1-13)
2nd Sunday - The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)
3rd Sunday - The parable of the barren fig tree (Luke 13:1-9)
4th Sunday - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)
5th Sunday - The woman caught committing adultery (John 8:1-11)
6th Sunday - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40)
So next time you're in St. Cuthbert's have a look at the garden and see if you can work out why the children chose the symbols they put in there. Answers on a postcard, please!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Last night Fr. Adrian came to listen to some of our young people as they got
to grips with the future of the church in Hartlepool. This is an important
question at a time when we are losing money, priests and possibly churches
so it's important that young people make their voices heard as it will be
you who will deal with the consequences of any decisions that are made. To
get involved, have a look at the ideas below and send us your comments.
Last night Fr. Adrian came to listen to some of our young people as they got
to grips with the future of the church in Hartlepool. This is an important
question at a time when we are losing money, priests and possibly churches
so it's important that young people make their voices heard as it will be
you who will deal with the consequences of any decisions that are made. To
get involved, have a look at the ideas below and send us your comments.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The children at Friday Night Fun (our youth group at St. Teresa's and St.
Patrick's) took a slightly different approach to Stations of the Cross last
week, making their own with the help of lots of glue! It helped us all to
reflect on Jesus' suffering and death and how that opened the way for us to
be free of suffering, pain and sadness.
The children at Friday Night Fun (our youth group at St. Teresa's and St.
Patrick's) took a slightly different approach to Stations of the Cross last
week, making their own with the help of lots of glue! It helped us all to
reflect on Jesus' suffering and death and how that opened the way for us to
be free of suffering, pain and sadness.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Last night five of our Hartlepool Youth Ministry people received an award
for obtaining a Level 2 in Youth Work Practice. This is a nationally
recognised youth work qualification helping us to improve the quality of
what we do. Pictured from the left are Colin, Natalie, Marie and Jeremy.
Unfortunately, Tracey, who should have been there, was looking after a sick
child. Well done everyone!
Last night five of our Hartlepool Youth Ministry people received an award
for obtaining a Level 2 in Youth Work Practice. This is a nationally
recognised youth work qualification helping us to improve the quality of
what we do. Pictured from the left are Colin, Natalie, Marie and Jeremy.
Unfortunately, Tracey, who should have been there, was looking after a sick
child. Well done everyone!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A group of English Martyrs students visited the St. John Vianney Lunch Club
today for the second time to help out serving the food and generally making
sure everyone was happy. This is part of our school-parish link programme
aimed at getting young people more involved in their parishes. Described as
the 'bonus attraction' in this month's Northern Cross the students once
again made a good impression of themselves and hope to be back soon. And
Josephine even managed to win the bingo!
A group of English Martyrs students visited the St. John Vianney Lunch Club
today for the second time to help out serving the food and generally making
sure everyone was happy. This is part of our school-parish link programme
aimed at getting young people more involved in their parishes. Described as
the 'bonus attraction' in this month's Northern Cross the students once
again made a good impression of themselves and hope to be back soon. And
Josephine even managed to win the bingo!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Blimey that wind was cold but it didn't stop us enjoying a little stroll
through the North York Moors, between Ampleforth and Rievaulx Abbeys, to
raise some much-needed funds for Hartlepool Youth Ministry. We all arrived
safely, if a little frozen, just before the snow really set in. Deo gratias
and also to Jane, Alistair and Kev without whom we could not have done this!
Blimey that wind was cold but it didn't stop us enjoying a little stroll
through the North York Moors, between Ampleforth and Rievaulx Abbeys, to
raise some much-needed funds for Hartlepool Youth Ministry. We all arrived
safely, if a little frozen, just before the snow really set in. Deo gratias
and also to Jane, Alistair and Kev without whom we could not have done this!
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