Mass times and notices

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Mass Times & Intentions 

• Sunday - 15th Feb (Sixth Sunday of the Year): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

• Monday - 16th Feb: 10:00 AM Mass in Holy Rosary (Intention: Ian Campbell).

• Tuesday - 17th Feb: 10:00 AM Mass in St Joseph’s School (Intention: Welch and Shipley Families).

• Wednesday - 18th Feb (Ash Wednesday): 10:00 AM Mass in St. John’s. Ashes will be distributed at both Masses (Intention: Jacqueline Hodgson). 6:15 PM Exposition and Evening Prayer at Holy Rosary. 7:00 PM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Private Intention).

• Thursday - 19th Feb: 11:15 AM Requiem Mass at Holy Rosary for Ernie Nardone.

• Friday - 20th Feb: No Mass.

• Saturday - 21st Feb (Vigil 1st Sunday of Lent): 5:30 PM Vigil Holy Mass at St John’s (Intention: Parishioners).

• Sunday - 22nd Feb (1st Sunday of Lent): 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Peter and Eric Hadaway and Mary Ellis).

Key Notices 

• Ash Wednesday: A day of Fasting and Abstinence. Ashes will be distributed at both Masses.

• Lent Lunches: Organised by Churches Together, starting at Midday with donations to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Schedule:

• 1. Friday 20th Feb: St Aidan’s

  2. Friday 27th Feb: St Columba’s

  3. Friday 6th March: North Billingham Methodist Church

  4. Wednesday 11th March: Holy Rosary

  5. Friday 20th March: St Cuthbert’s

  6. Friday 27th March: St Columba’s.

• Fr Adrian's Lent Quiz: Officially drops this Tuesday.

• Confirmation Programme: Next meeting on Monday, 16th February at 4:30 PM in the Medway.

• The Heart of St. John’s: A story of two cribs—read the full story on the website.

• St. Joseph’s Crib: Collecting memories and photos of the crib at St. Joseph’s; please see Fr. Adrian if you can help.

• St Patrick’s Day Party: Friday, 20th March 2026, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Synthonia Suites. Featuring ‘Blind Stag’ supporting CAFOD and SVP. Tickets £8 Adults, £4 Children.

• Medway Thursdays: Tea, coffee, biscuits, and chat every Thursday morning from 11:00 AM in the Medway.

• Light a Virtual Candle: Visit the Prayer Wall on the parish website to share intentions.

• All Our Yesterdays: Please share photos, videos, or memories of parish life with Fr. Adrian.

• RCIA Programme: Continues on Wednesday after Mass.

• SVP Food Hub: Open on Fridays from 12 NOON to 2:00 PM in the Medway.

• Holy Island SVP Summer Camps 2026: Applications open for children in School Years 5 to 7. Volunteers are also needed.

Prayers 

Sick: 

• Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Dorothy Davis, 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, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

Recently Died: 

• Carol Stoves, Kathleen Grainger, Edith Robinson, Ernie Nardone, Durnan Clarke-Barnes, Tony Canty, Thomas Peters, Brian Nicholls, Denis Murphy, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Mary Bewley, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Trevor Pennington, Sheila Holmes.

Upcoming Funerals listed in 'Died Recently': 

• Ernie Nardone: Requiem Mass Holy Rosary 11:15 AM 19th Feb.

Information on contributions to Parish Funds, Gift Aid, Planned Giving & 400 Club

Monetary contributions to the Parish

• There are currently three ways to contribute:

  1. Cash: Placed in the collection box in Church before or after Mass.

  2. Planned Giving Envelopes: Issued before April each year, allowing the parish to claim Gift Aid if the donor is a taxpayer.

  3. Standing Order / Direct Transfer: Bank details are provided for parishioners to instruct their bank on amount and date. This method also supports Gift Aid and eliminates cash handling.

400 Club

• A scheme to support the parish financially while offering four winning prizes each month (of £100 or £50) and an extra draw at Christmas.

• Cost: Each number costs £2.50 per month or £30 if paid for the full year in January.

• Membership: New members are welcome, and current members are reminded to update any changes to their name or address.

Gift Aid

• Benefit: Signing a Declaration allows the parish to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated.

• Eligibility: You must be a UK taxpayer paying sufficient tax to cover the amount the parish reclaims.

• Flexibility: There is no commitment to a fixed weekly amount, and you can leave the scheme at any time.

• Confidentiality: Participation and contribution amounts are completely confidential, and it does not increase the likelihood of an HMRC check.

Key Reminders & Contact

• Updates: Please advise the parish ASAP if you wish to change your current arrangement or if your name/address has changed.

• New Envelopes: Planned giving envelopes will be available from March.

• Queries: Please contact Caroline Kelly (07899788760).

• Confidentiality: All contributions are gratefully received and treated with the utmost confidentiality.