Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions

• Sunday - 11th Jan (The Baptism of the Lord): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Sally Paczynski).

• Monday - 12th Jan (St Benet Biscop): No Holy Mass.

• Tuesday - 13th Jan: 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s School (Intention: George Hunter).

• Wednesday - 14th Jan: 6:15 PM Exposition and Evening Prayer at Holy Rosary. 7:00 PM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Christopher Allison).

• Thursday - 15th Jan: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: In Thanksgiving (TC)).

• Friday - 16th Jan: 10:00 AM at St John’s (Intention: Mary Bewley).

• Saturday - 17th Jan (Vigil Second Sunday of the Year): 5:30 PM Vigil Holy Mass at St John’s (Intention: Parishioners).

• Sunday - 18th Jan (Second Sunday of the Year): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Ken Allison).

Key Notices

• St Joseph’s Primary School: Mass on Tuesday will be in the new building of St Joseph’s Primary School. There will be an opportunity to be shown round the newly opened building and Tea and Coffee will be served afterwards.

• Confirmation Programme: Introductory meeting for young people (Year 9 and above) and their parents on Monday, 19th January at 4:30 PM in St Michael’s School. Adults over 18 wishing to be confirmed should contact Father Adrian.

• Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham: Planned for Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026. Please provide names and room requirements to Callum Walker or email him. A meeting will be held this month regarding deposits.

• Northern Catholic Calendar: On sale at the back of each church.

• Virtual Prayer Wall: Visit the online Prayer Wall to share intentions and light a candle.

• January Puzzle Challenge: Fr Adrian’s latest puzzle is now available.

• Holy Island SVP Vinnies Camps: Volunteers needed for Summer 2026 camps (week-long commitment) and for kitchen/caretaking support. Applications open in December.

• All Our Yesterdays: Please speak with Fr Adrian if you have photos, videos, or memories to add to help preserve history.

• Ana Hanson: Ana was inducted into the Guild of St. Stephen on St. Stephen's Day. Read the story and see photos on the website.

• Our Churches Were Beautiful: A montage of the Christmas decorations is available on the website.

• 400 Club: Support the Parish and win monthly prizes. Envelopes available after Mass.

• Diocesan Vacancy: Education Business Manager based in Newcastle. Closing date for applications is 1st February 2026.

Prayers

Sick:

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Bill Devine, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Sarah McAllister, Rev. Dan Mckie, Grace Ollie, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr John Skivington, Peter Smith, Judith Sowerby, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died: 

• Michael Green, Sheila Holmes, Mary Bewley, Thomas Peters, Brian Nichols, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Frankie Miller, Neil Davis, Trevor Pennington, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Denis Murphy, Audrey Upton.