Team Gambia 2013 Bike Ride

Today, Team Gambia 2013 took part in their sponsored bike ride, the first big event in preparation for their trip in February. They completed the 10k route at Summerhill in record time with glorious sunshine for the occasion. They all did really well and hope that they raise at least £100 each for the Jole Rider charity.

Flame 2012

On March 24th the young people of Hartlepool travelled down to Wembley Arena to take part in Flame Congress 2012. We joined up with the rest of the Hexham and Newcastle Diocese at Darlington where we boarded the Flame Train and this was a fantastic way to travel down to London in style for such a big event. Here's a little video review of the day, make sure that you check out the outtakes for our Bishop Seamus Cunningham giving us a rendition of Danny Boy!

Year 7 Retreat Day 2012

On Thursday Year 7 enjoyed their retreat day held in school. Each form group had their own role to play in the day and this culminated in the celebration mass which was a fantastic occasion for all involved. The groups and their tutors had a great time and here's a small video showing just a few highlights... check out the opening rap!

Triumph of the Cross

This morning we prayed for those in our lives and those throughout the world who suffer in any way. We remembered especially Christians who are persecuted for their faith and those who are not allowed to wear public signs of their faith in Jesus.

We wrote our own prayer intentions and pinned them into crosses, symbolising that Jesus is with us and that we unite our suffering with his. We ended with the words of St Julian of Norwich, "All will be well, and all manner of things will be well."

Washout Summer

You may have noticed that 2012 was the wettest summer in 100 years! Sadly this disrupted many of our plans- The Big Beach Ball and It’s a Knockout 2 were cancelled (Washington were delighted to have the excuse!) and we had to move the St. Cuthbert’s Youth Group BBQ indoors (no photos, I’m afraid, due to the smoke). But we never give up and will try to restage these events again in the coming year, though probably in February sometime when the weather is more predictable!

St Cuthbert's Family Fun Club Bicycle Treasure Hunt

During a short gap in the rain, the St. Cuthbert’s Family Fun Club headed off to Summerhill for a treasure hunt. Clues hidden in the playground were matched up to gave a map grid reference for where the treasure was hidden, a short bike ride away and excitement mounted as the two teams leaped on their bikes to be first on the scene, one following the path and another going cross country.

After a frantic search, the treasure chest was eventually uncovered under one of the climbing boulders by Jimmy who kindly shared out his gold with everyone else! Sadly, Bradley Wiggins and the rest of the GB Team would have loved to be there but were chasing gold elsewhere. They’ve promised to make it next year!