Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the Outreach Weekly News for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
Bishop Robert has written to all parishes with a copy of the Hexham and Newcastle diocesan submission to the universal Synod. We are all asked to read and reflect on the document which can be found on the diocesan website https://diocesehn.org.uk/news/diocesan-submission-to-universal-synod/
TIMES OF MASSES AND SERVICES
Corpus Christi: Mass on Sundays at 9.15am and Thursdays at 10.00am.
St Peter’s: Mass on Sundays at 11.00am and Wednesdays at 10.00am.
Holy Rosary: Mass or Eucharistic Service on Saturdays at 10.00am.
Zoom Services of the Word – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri at 10.00am.ID: 326 798 9828 Password: 6M8638
LAUDATO SI’ MEETING 1st JUNE
Our Laudato Si’ Group aims to respond to the message of Pope Francis to hear the cries of the earth and the poor. We believe that small actions are significant steps and this has encouraged the group to reflect upon a better use of St Peter’s church grounds. A small space behind the church building is being developed into an allotment and the group also plans to prepare a wild flower area and develop outdoor spaces for people to sit and reflect. We were successful in obtaining a grant from the Gateshead Covid Champions Fund, which has enabled us to buy fruit trees, develop raised beds and planting areas and order benches made from recycled plastic. Recently all ages enjoyed a wonderful tree planting Sunday afternoon. If you missed out on this, more trees are on the way!
Everyone is welcome to be part of the Laudato Si’ Group which meets this Wednesday 1st June at 7pm in St Peter’s Church. We have invited Lya Vollering from the Minsteracres Eco-Community to speak to us and share some ideas. Lya is an inspiring speaker and, weather permitting, will lead us on a walk in the grounds. All are invited to come along and find out more.
FOOD CO-OP
The Food Coop is open every Tuesday. Food donations can be brought to Corpus Christi Church on Monday 9.30am-12.00pm and on Tuesday before 10.30am or St Peter’s presbytery back door at any time in the container provided. Please bring fresh fruit and vegetables only on Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
Food will be collected from St Peter’s on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 8.30am. Items required:
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, PASTA SAUCE, HOT DOGS, MEAT BALLS, RICE, CEREAL and BISCUITS.
JOE’S PLACE
Joe’s Place is open every Wednesday and is appealing for the following items which can be placed at any time in the container at St Peter’s presbytery back door: TINS OF HAM, CORNED BEEF, MINCE and STEWING STEAK, CHOCOLATE BISCUITS (individually wrapped). Joe’s Place gave away our last sleeping bag on Wednesday and we are very much in need of more if anyone can help.
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With our love and prayers,
Corpus Christi and St Peter’s Outreach Group