I wanted to update you all on some news regarding my role as Youth Ministry Coordinator at the Parish of the Durham Martyrs. I have made the difficult decision, that it is time to move on to a new stage in my life and will therefore be leaving my role in the parish at the end of October. I will also w leaving Durham as I have been offered a wonderful opportunity, at the beginning a 2023, to work with on my creative practice with one of my friends, an artist, in America. This was not a decision that was made easily and I will very much miss everyone that I have had the privilege to work with over the past 3½-4 years. Everyone in the parish has been so welcoming and supportive and I really do feel like one of the Durham Martyrs’ family. As I will not be moving on until October, this means we still have many exciting months ahead of us and I look forward to the wonderful joys that 2022 will provide. I will be staying until the end of the Confirmation programme, so I can complete this stage of the candidates’ journey with them. Finally, a big thank you to you all for your support during my time here in Durham. It would be wonderful if you can keep me in your prayers during this time of change and also ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the future of our parish ministry. I will definitely be back to visit as Durham and the parish community have become my second home! Thanks and God bless, Katie Flood, Youth Ministry Co-ordinator
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We are in the process of becoming an OPAL (Outdoor Play And Learning) school, and are looking to provide the children with opportunities to learn outdoors through play and to develop their confidence. We are graciously asking for donations of:
• used games and toys suitable for use outside (things that will survive all weathers)
• dressing up clothes
• plastic pots, pans, plates, bowls spoons to use in a mud kitchen area.
We would be extremely grateful for any items received. Donations can be left in the entrance of St .Joseph’s primary school (next-door to St Joseph’s Church) Monday – Friday.
Many thanks, the staff, and children of St Joseph’s Primary School.
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- Feb 4, 2022
You can view the video Fr. Colm mentions in this week's bulletin below:
"Last Sunday was the 50th anniversary of a bleak day in the history of ‘The Troubles’. However, wonderful initiatives of reconciliation have been part of those 50 years. You might like to watch a powerful presentation by Pope Francis’ biographer, Austin Ivereigh, at the launch of one such initiative. You can get it on YouTube. Leanne will also have the link on the parish website. Its title is “4 Corners Festival”."
- Fr. Colm
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