Sadly, Bro John is leaving us to join the Capuchin Community in Chester. Bro John leaves on the 17th  September.

Our parish pilgrimage to Holy Island on the 5th September is gathering pace. Do get those names down.

The Wednesday gatherings for lunch and bingo began last Wednesday as the first of such lunches during the summer school recess. It was a lovely occasion. Well done to all involved and a special thanks to those who donated some spectacular prizes for the bingo competition.

Special prayers for our new Ministers of the Eucharist, who will be commissioned after a day of reflection this Saturday, which is being led by Fr Adrian Dixon.

The sale of the St Bede’s car park has gathered pace, and notices of its future development will be posted shortly.

A Bon voyage and  prayers are with parishioners heading to Lourdes with the Diocese next week.

Thank you one and all for all your feedback to last weekend’s follow-up questionnaire.   These will now be compiled and results fed back to the Bishop.