From the Diocese - Day of Reflection for Readers

Day of Reflection for Readers

Date: Saturday 12th July 2025 Times: 10.30am-3.00pm - arrivals, registration and refreshments from 10.00am Location: St Hilda’s Diocesan Resource Centre, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PY Cost: £15.00 per person 

This Day of Reflection will be funded via the parish. Below is the link to the online booking form if you wish to make your own booking, or you can let Marjorie know that you wish to attend and she will do the booking for you.  See poster at the back of church.

https://forms.office.com/e/sruUxAzAfF

Lunch Club – Appeal for Volunteers

We have a lovely group of people – guests and helpers – who are involved in the Wednesday Lunch Club for senior citizens and those needing some friendly company. On average there are approximately 16 guests and lunch is held in the Jubilee Room at St. Joseph’s, lunches being provided by St. Joseph’s Primary School. Helpers provide transport where needed, serve the food, sometimes with added treats, and tidying away.

The group of helpers varies – usually about 8-10 people.  4/5 drivers and 3/5 in the kitchen.  We could do with a little extra help and if you (male or female) could spare half an hour, an hour, or two at the most, it would be greatly appreciated.

You would need to have a Safeguarding DBS check and certificate. This is organised by the parish.

If you would like to be involved, please contact Marjorie initially and she will put you in touch with one of the following:  Kathleen Murray, Pat Conway, Joanna Pallister, Maria Quinn.

27th June School News from our Primary Schools

St. Joseph’s

The children in each class would like to invite parents and families to attend their Classroom Creative Prayer session. This will be happening on Wednesday 2nd July at 2.30pm. 

As part of our Jubilee Year Pledge, every Friday we sell ice lollies in school to raise money for charities chosen by our Mini Vinnies. This week we will be raising money for the Cheesy Waffles Project and all donations would be gratefully received. 

Please contact the office if you would like to help with Our Friends of the School community and also if you would like to help at our upcoming Summer Fayre which is happening on Wednesday 16th July.

St. Godric’s

St. Godric's school summer fair will take place on the school field this Sunday 29th  June, 12 noon until 3pm. There will be lots of stalls and activities to enjoy including tombolas, toy and book stalls, lawn games, jewellery and plant stalls, inflatables, delicious food options and more.

Parishioners, friends and family are all welcome.