St. Cuthbert's Primary School visit the Mission Cross

 

Our Mission Cross has been visited by children from St. Teresa's, Sacred Heart, St. Bega's and St. John Vianney's primary schools. Now it's St. Cuthbert's turn to hold what was a beautiful little prayer service around the cross. Every class had written prayers on a footprint which were stuck onto the cross during the service so that the people of the parish can join in praying with them. Mission here we come!

Family Fun Club marks the Longest Day

We were a bit thin on the ground due to the England match but we weren't going to let that stop us. We had a quiz and lots of games all to do with the Longest Day. Do you know how long is the fur of the cat with the longest fur?

Hartlepool Youth Mission alumni run Diocesan Festival.

Three Graduates of Hartlepool Youth Ministry were at the heart of the Diocesan Festival this weekend volunteering their many skills to help things run smoothly. We are so proud! Pictured are Danny,  Andy and Eleanor along with Elena who perhaps has a little catching up to do.!

St. Cuthbert's bring out the sunshine!

St. Cuthbert's Primary School steel band opened the Diocesan Festival with the sound of summer. Festival goer Elena Cain said, "It's great to be here. The band are so talented.  I really love the music." It's all so exciting," added Anne-Marie, "I can't wait to see happens next." Jo Wilson,  headteacher at St. Cuthbert's said, "It's a fabulous day and the band add the finishing touch. I'm so proud of them."

Family Retreat planning begins!

Family Retreat 2014 is go! The planning team met for the first time today and we're already getting excited. This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever but you're going to have to contain yourselves until November. Watch this space for more news.

The Calling

An ecumenical Prayer Festival staged at Victoria Park, home of Hartlepool United Football Club provided the opportunity for Hartlepool Youth Ministry's first stadium gig! We sang 'Be Still for the Presence of the Lord' and 'Majesty' to much acclaim and had a wonderful time doing it. Many thanks to everyone who came along! Photos courtesy of The Northern Cross and Bernadette Malcolmson.

Iona 2014

Another life-changing experience in the breathtaking setting of the Isles of Mull and Iona, with the wonderful Iona community. Eleven young people and 5 adults shared in an adventure that none of us will forget, learning about ourselves, each other and God in ways we had not quite expected! And yes, that is the Balamory bus!