THE CARDINAL’S VIRTUES

THE OFFICIAL ETHOS NEWSLETTER OF CARDINAL HUME 8 Issue 1 Volume

INSIDE THIS ISSUE... WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ETHOS Mercy and compassion 2 Dear All, aware of its importance, but at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, we believe the development We are delighted to present to you the The Pope John Paul II Award 3 of the whole person and their unique talents eighth volume in our school newsletter, is of equal importance. An outstanding school the ‘Cardinal’s Virtues.’ Colourful Cafod family community allows students to flourish and fast day success 3 We do hope that you enjoy it as much as develop in a number of ways; it is this previous editions and that the hard work approach to education we seek to nurture at The great adventure 4 that has gone on behind the scenes, by Cardinal Hume Catholic School. Indeed it is people too numerous to mention, has this approach we hope is reflected in every Year 13 retreat relaxes produced a newsletter equal to past page of the `Cardinal’s Virtues’ endeavours. It is also our dearest hope that and inspires 5 We hope you enjoy reading this eighth volume this Christmas finds you all truly blessed in of our newsletter and would like to thank you the spiritual awakening revealed to us all in all for your great support and prayers, which Faith 15 brings inspiration to the person of Jesus Christ. diocesan schools 5 play such a great role to our success in We hope that this special Church Year of the spreading the gospel message to our young Confirmation night at St Patrick’s 6 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, encourages people. all members of our school and deanery If you feel you would like to contribute to the Year 8 enjoy great retreat 6 community to understand the importance of `Cardinal’s Virtues’ in any way, please do not treating every person we encounter as part of hesitate to contact, Director of Ethos Damian Great North Run fundraiser 7 God’s creation. We ask that God blesses us all McCann at [email protected] or the as we seek to be more merciful in our Chaplain Mrs Proctor by phoning the school. The karate kids 7 relationships with each other and especially with those we may struggle with. Christmas message and The aim of our newsletter, as always, is to service times 8 highlight to you: the parents, guardians and parishioners, all the great work that is being D. M c C a n n undertaken at Cardinal Hume Catholic MR DAMIAN McCANN School. Student success can never be DIRECTOR OF ETHOS limited to the academic, though we are fully SCHOOL YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER Dear Lord, During this Year of Mercy, help us to be more merciful, compassionate and caring to our neighbours. Help us, as part of the Cardinal Hume Catholic School community, to become beacons of mercy to everyone we meet both in and out of school. Help us to be more understanding of others, especially when we find it hard to be kind to them. Help us to follow the words of Jesus in the Gospel when He said: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Amen

(Cardinal Hume Justice and Peace Group)

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MERCY AND COMPASSION ON 8TH DECEMBER, THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY BEGAN IN THE CATHOLIC WORLD. A YEAR THAT, IN ITS WORDING AND INTENTION, CONTINUES POPE FRANCIS’ UNDERSTANDING THAT, AS CHURCH, WE ARE A CHURCH OF THE POOR AND MUST REFLECT ON THIS DEEPLY WITHIN THE FABRIC OF OUR OWN IDENTITY AS GOD’S CREATIONS. THE WORDS THEMSELVES ALSO DEVELOP FURTHER THE KEY, AND ARGUABLY MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING, WHICH LIES AT THE HEART OF CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING; THE TEACHING OF FORGIVENESS.

The word mercy implies that, to show it, we all must be in a position to do so, not essentially a privileged position but merely one that enables us to view the world around us and act mercifully. In doing so, we engage in a compassionate way with our surrounding environment. We are taken up and beyond ourselves into a deeper understanding of what God wants of us as his creation. The Jubilee Year of Mercy will give us the opportunity to reflect on what this means as a global Catholic community and school community. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that, although mercy is the spontaneous product of charity, it is a distinct virtue in, and of itself. Many theologians refer mercy to the quality of justice because, like justice, it nourishes relationships between people. The motivation for mercy is identifying how you relate to the suffering of another person; important in the context of human beings being made of body and soul. Mercy is a virtue that we should be seeking seems to be pointing at is not a list of what tradition of the Church. Today’s culture often to develop continually throughout our lives we have or haven’t done but rather, have tells us that, because suffering exists, God and is identified in the Catholic tradition as we, through our lives acted with mercy cannot exist, we are in a world without hope. `Works of Mercy’. These are divided into two and compassion to those less fortunate or Christianity teaches us that suffering is part parts: Corporal (bodily) and Spiritual. These indeed more privileged than ourselves. It of the human condition and to that suffering Works of Mercy are actions we can perform is this mirror to self which we need to hold we bring love, hope and the light of the Cross. that extend God’s compassion and mercy up to ourselves: How am I living my life in to those in need and stand at the heart of relating virtues of mercy and compassion to During the Jubilee Year of Mercy we will Catholic Social Teaching. my fellow man or woman? Am I acting in a be making all of our students aware of way that I can look at myself and in my the importance of acting with mercy and The Corporal Works of Mercy are heart of hearts say, “That is exactly compassion to all those they encounter, these kind acts by which we how I would like to be treated.” and how, when they do so, it develops them help our neighbours in their A challenge for us all. positively - creating positive relationships physical and material needs. in family, school and local community. It is These are done through Compassion itself is another positive character formation through virtuous the following ways, taken great Christian virtue. action. In addition, we will be reminding primarily from Christ’s Compassion, like mercy, is students not only of the importance of teaching on the Final rooted in love, takes on the Judgement, in Matthew pain of the sufferer and seeks acting with mercy and compassion, but also 25:31-46: Feed the hungry; to bring about something how they already do this in school: through Shelter the homeless; Clothe positive from the situation. It their fundraising activities; being involved the naked; Visit the sick and is not to be confused with pity, in prayers for others; and supporting their imprisoned; Bury the dead; an action of some sympathy friends and fellow students with acts of Give alms to the poor. but devoid of hope, love and kindness. As we move through the Jubilee action in the life of the sufferer. Year of Mercy this year, we are all called to The Spiritual Works of Mercy are Hence we often hear the cry from reflect on Christ’s words in the Gospel and fill acts of compassion by which we help the less fortunate “I don’t want your pity”. our hearts with merciful understanding our neighbours with their emotional and Compassion recognises suffering and calls to others: spiritual needs. These are done through the us to act through this compassion in a following acts: Instruct; Advise; Console; similar way to mercy. It stirs in us the soulful Comfort; Forgive; Bear wrongs patiently. understanding that we must act in love to “Blessed are the It is interesting to note that many struggle those who suffer, not pity them and move merciful, for they with the Final Judgement teaching of Christ on. The Christian understanding of suffering in how harshly it seems to treat people. For is that it is part of the world we live in; we shall obtain mercy.” example, If you don’t help the poor, etc., you are called to respond to it with compassion cannot join God in Heaven. What the parable as this is clearly outlined through the great Matthew 5:7

2. THE POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD “Religion is not just for learning, nor a list of rules designed to stop you doing what you want.”

On Thursday, 8th October ,the Pope John Paul II Award was officially launched in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle: an exciting step forward in the development of the young people in the Church in this region. The award was first launched in the Irish Diocese of Derry in 2006 and its founder, Fr Paul Farren, was among the many high profile guests attending the launch at St Mary’s Cathedral, which also included Bishop Seamus and Archbishop Antonio Mennini, Papal Nuncio to Great Britain.

Head of St Peter’s Primary and John Paul II Students Lay Wreath

limited to these hours, or that they check off their hours as quickly as possible, but it is about building relationships with people, and exploring ways in which they can continue to be an active and essential member of their parish community. The hope is that this will continue even after the award itself ends, especially as the Forward Together in Hope programme becomes more and more important.

John Paul II Award Students At the launch, on October 8th, young people from across the diocese were invited to a On Thursday, 8th October ,the Pope John Pope John Paul II, in the hope that it will liturgy led by Fr Dermot Donnelly, Bishop Paul II Award was officially launched in encourage young people to become active, Seamus and Archbishop Mennini, before the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle: an involved members of their own parishes and everyone adjourned to the Assembly Rooms exciting step forward in the development of wider communities. for food and a discussion about the launch the young people in the Church in this region. and award - there was a great atmosphere The award was first launched in the Irish The award consists of 4 tiers; Bronze, Silver, of excitement about the award, and it was Diocese of Derry in 2006 and its founder, Gold and the Papal Cross. Each branch of the energising to be surrounded by so many Fr Paul Farren, was among the many high award requires a particular number of hours other young people ready to get involved in profile guests attending the launch at St of parish and social justice involvement: for this project. Mary’s Cathedral, which also included Bronze we will be participating in at least 8 Bishop Seamus and Archbishop Antonio hours of each over the coming weeks, and Ethan Kelly and Isobel Thompson Mennini, Papal Nuncio to Great Britain. 26 hours are required for the highest tier Cardinal Hume Media Group The award is for 16-18 year olds and was (the Papal Cross). However, the idea behind created to commemorate the now St the award is not that the participants are

COLOURFUL CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY SUCCESS teaching that unless we put our faith into action, then our faith can stagnate and stop us flourishing as God’s creations.

Members of our 6th Form and Year 10 Justice and Peace group, spent that day encouraging staff and students to donate what they could afford. A great success that brought the school together in a way that illustrated Christ’s teaching in the Gospel:

Justice and Peace Group Collectors Colourful Socks “Do to others as you would have them do to you” As part of our school commitment to The idea was that staff and students Luke 6:31 helping those who struggle to help should brighten up their sock choice as a themselves, our school Chaplain, Mrs way of engaging us all in the significance Enya Basquil and Denzel Mae Faeldo Proctor, decided to add a colourful twist of what Family Fast Day collection is. All Cardinal Hume Media Group to our CAFOD Family Fast Day collection such great work is built on the teaching of this year. St James to us all in James 2:14-26. The

3. THE GREAT ADVENTURE

WE BEGAN OUR JOURNEY IN OCTOBER 2013, WHEN WORLD CHALLENGE WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO OUR SCHOOL. ALONG WITH OUR FRIENDS, A NUMBER OF US EXCITEDLY SIGNED UP FOR THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME ADVENTURE. WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT WAS AHEAD OF US, WE STARTED FUNDRAISING THE £2300 NEEDED. FROM CONCERT NIGHTS TO SIMPLE COFFEE MORNINGS IN OUR LOCAL PARISHES, WE CHALLENGERS WERE FACED WITH A MIXTURE OF ANXIETY AND A LOT OF EXCITEMENT. The Trek Nepal was to be our original destination The next part of our adventure was working but due to the tragic devastation caused on a project that helped a local school. We by an earthquake, we changed to Ethiopia painted classrooms and a mural of the in Africa. Although we were at first sad for solar system with the students. It made having to change our destination, the new us realise how fortunate we are and how alternative of Ethiopia soon filled us all we take our education for granted. How with great excitement. blessed we really are. It was also nice to relax with the students and play a game of Soon the day of travel was upon us and football but they did beat us 10-3! we arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and with our guides we set We would like to thank you all for off in our team groups on our great supporting us in our World Challenge adventure. We had two teams who had to adventure. To Mr Burrows, Mr Warren, do a project and a trek. We started with Mr Johnson, Miss Wilson for taking us. To a trek up the Bale Mountains, which was all our school community, parishes and absolutely beautiful and the friendly locals anyone who helped us with our fundraising Student Delight were a joy to be around. It has to be said and to all the people we met in Ethiopia however, walking miles each day is tiring, who made it such a truly rewarding and life though the horses did help. The feeling of enriching experience for us all. accomplishment and care given to us by the guides made each night’s sleep deeply Ysabelle Lucero and Aoife Smith refreshing. Cardinal Hume Catholic School 6th Form students

The Project Solar System Mural

4. YEAR 13 RETREAT RELAXES AND INSPIRES So we At Cardinal Hume Catholic School “It was a nice time out which gave me we are committed to academic success for time to reflect upon myself and how all students in our care. In pursuing this deal with the challenges that lie ahead” goal, we are also aware of the development of the young person as a whole and the “I learnt a lot about my abilities and spiritual importance of enabling an outlet self-worth, both spiritually and in for the stresses brought on by the rigour of other ways. For example I learnt that academic studies. With this in mind our Year God is always a support; I can make an 13 students attended a retreat at the Youth awesome egg tower and guess multiple Village in Consett led by the excellent Youth film soundtracks. Cool!” Ministry Team (YMT). “It gave me an opportunity to relax and The theme of `Tapestry’ was revealed to take time out from the daily stresses of students as a way of understanding how sixth form.” the various people we know; life’s failures Student Reflection and successes; the good and bad times, all “I had a great time at the retreat as we impact on us to make us the people we are. position to reflect on the retreat theme. were able to learn more about ourselves Using this idea as a focal point, students From nerve jangling Jenga to debates on and it helped our team building.” were led to reflect on the great journey ahead the existence of God, all students found of them as they spend their last year at both solace and entertainment in the retreat “It helped me understand that when we school; how we prepare properly in order to experience. connect properly with the spiritual side be successful; how important prayer life and of our human condition, it helps us deal The students themselves thoroughly enjoyed journeying with God can help us deal with with all the stresses of life” being together as a school leaver group and stress and help us create success. to feel supported by the school, staff and “The retreat was a great way to escape The residential was brilliantly lead by Philip YMT as they prepare for their final exam year the stresses of school and helped me and the YMT team as they took students and life after school. A selection of student think more of the spiritual part of me” through a process of getting them relaxed quotes below help sum up what the event in the new environment and then being in meant to them: Anthony Scott FAITH 15 BRINGS INSPIRATION TO DIOCESAN SCHOOLS After the outstanding Faith 13 held at The Sage Gateshead in September 2013, producing another event of equal greatness was always going to be a big ask. However, this is exactly what occurred on Friday 11th September 2015 at Northumbria Sports Centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne. From the moment students stepped off the bus, it was clear that everything had been fantastically organised. Everyone knew exactly what was going on and where everyone had to be. The organisation of the event, praiseworthy in itself, helped support and create an atmosphere that enabled guest speakers and comperes to get their messages across in a potent and inspirational way. The day starting with the wonderful YMT band and crowd uplifted by Tony from YMT. Then an introduction to the day led by Joe Hughes the Director of the CES in Hexham and Newcastle. The spirituality of the day was taken deeper by Father Dermott, the Dean of Newcastle Cathedral, as we all joined as diocesan schools in silent prayer. We were then introduced to the first guest speaker David Wells, a truly Richard Moore inspirational speaker, who throughout the morning called on us all the recognise that as God’s creation we are perfect, but in order to achieve not only a strong young boy but a young boy who now cycles the Coast perfection we must develop our relationship with God. Bishop Seamus, to Coast and can cycle up hills any Everest climber would be proud another inspirational speaker, reminded us all of our special place in of. There was music, dance and performance from a number of our this world as God’s creation and how we are all called to support each diocesan schools which were thoroughly enjoyed by all students. other in love in the changing times we now live in and as a diocese are So, a truly wonderful and spiritually uplifting experience was had by going through. all involved in a truly inspirational day. There is a real joy in seeing Further inspiration was delved from Richard Moore, a man blinded as a ourselves gathered as a diocesan catholic community at these boy when hit by a rubber bullet in Derry during ‘The Troubles’ and how events. The faithful as one group being inspired and uplifted by a his blindness, rather than being a burden, had proved to be something gathering of committed and inspirational people, all from very different of a salvation experience. It taught him the importance and necessity backgrounds, with very different stories. This is Church and what we of forgiveness in order to live fully as God’s creation. Finn Crowder and can achieve as Church starts and continues with many different things, his father Ben also brought a powerful story to us all. Finn was a very Faith 15 being one great example. We thank God for such things. premature baby who, with the support of his parents, fought against the odds and through hard work and dedication managed to make himself Cardinal Hume Media Group

5. CONFIRMATION NIGHT AT ST PATRICK’S The 6th October 2014 is a date that seems a long way in the past. It was a date that started a joyous, spiritual journey for many young people of the Gateshead Deanery. It was on this date that many young people from the deanery took their first steps in their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation which ended with a beautiful celebration led by Bishop Seamus at St Patrick’s Church in Felling.

Family Confirmation Photo

Bishop Celebrates Confirmation Mass A Joyous Celebration

The Confirmation preparation programme number of positive comments from the outstanding music of Ellie and David Ring was held at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, congregation after the event. Bishop Seamus with Sarah Lawson and the choir must courtesy of Headteacher Nick Hurn, who grounded us all in the importance of the get a mention. But most of all the deanery was delighted to support the deanery in its Holy Spirit in our life journey. As the Bishop clergy, mums, dads, husbands, wives, aunts, spiritual development of the young people described, it is at the times of our life when uncles, relatives, family friends, sponsors at Cardinal Hume Catholic School and in the we are most confused or under pressure that and teachers who in the background have local deanery community. A huge thanks the Holy Spirit, if we allow, can guide us and been the support that has encouraged the must be given to all the catechists and relieve our burden. Through the Holy Spirit, candidate to take this sacramental step and organisers who enabled this Confirmation Christ is able to carry us through difficult enable the Holy Spirit to be a centre point in programme to be such a success. times. A message that all those making their their journey of spiritual nourishment. Confirmation must keep close to their hearts The night itself, 11th May 2015, was Cardinal Hume Media Group as they journey through life. thoroughly organised by Father Patterson and the deanery clergy which led to the A huge thanks to all who participated in smooth running of the event and a huge this wonderful evening in anyway, the

YEAR 8 ENJOY GREAT RETREAT Year 8 pupils from Cardinal Hume spent a Of course, the highlights of the retreat for for points; and certainly, for most, the ‘Go night away at the Emmaus Youth Ministry most of the pupils were: ‘The Voice’ activity, Bananas’ dance, which even saw some staff Team (YMT) retreat in Consett at the start where there were some star turns from participate in a scene of pure enthusiasm and of this half term, engaging in all kinds of budding entertainers of the future; Jenga, enjoyment of the day. contemplative and fun activities. where simple pieces of wood assumed a As usual, the staff at the centre were really One of the big points of conversation on the significance never before imagined, when the pupils were faced by a staff challenge pleased with the behaviour and contribution arrival to the retreat was the accommodation, of the visitors from the school. They told us: which pupils said was “amazing” and “like a “Cardinal Hume never fail to impress with mansion!” Which may have been a bit of an the quality of staff and student that attend exaggeration, but it did show how excited they the retreats. The staff are a great example were to be there. of how to be expertly professional and add Pupils completed a series of activities over to the positive student experience. Students the course of the two days, including large are respectful, well mannered and tune into group, small group and individual time. This everything we do. There is something truly was enhanced by the time spent in self- special about the work done at Cardinal Hume reflection and an invitation to prayer. All of the Catholic School.” pupils were very respectful of each other’s space and silence during the prayer invitation, Mr S Dine demonstrating great maturity. Brothers in Arms Cardinal Hume Media Group

6. GREAT NORTH RUN FUNDRAISER THE KARATE KIDS

On the morning of Sunday, 13th September, 57,000 participants Cardinal Hume Catholic School is committed to supporting the geared themselves up for what has become the world’s most successes of young people in its care both in and outside the famous half marathon. Starting from the Central Motorway in school environment. The Billingham brothers have set a great Newcastle; following a route over the Tyne Bridge; along the example to all students at Cardinal Hume Catholic School and Felling Bypass and John Reid Road; before the final stretch their story of commitment and success is one to be celebrated. along the coast at South Shields.

The run itself is not one for the faint hearted. It attracts those from the pinnacle of the world of athletics, along with those who have never run a half marathon before and are keen to do it as a personal challenge. Mix in with that, those that do it on a regular annual basis, add a huge dash of fundraising for a variety of noble causes, and you really do have a wonderful community experience that is both local at heart and global in reach. Inspiring to say the least.

It was into this brilliant event that staff from Cardinal Hume decided to take up the challenge, with a number of charities benefitting from their blood, sweat and tears. Weeks of dedication and preparation went into the whole process, setting The Billingham Brothers and the Sensei a fine example to all at Cardinal Hume Catholic School. The Karate is defined specifically as Karate-do which translates teachers who took part were: Mrs Laura Mermitt (RE), Ms Lisa as way of the open hand. It is a martial art with a history that Mc Bride (RE), Ms Laura Gray (Maths), Mr Martin Bell (PE), traces its roots back to Japan. Shotokan is a style of Karate that Mr Paul Kiernan(Maths) and Mr Steven Warren (Science). The draws on a number of martial arts and was founded by Gichin charities that benefitted from their valiant efforts were a mixture Funakoshi (1868-1957). Once the preserve of young men and of: CAFOD, Tiny Lives, Clic Sargent and Guide Dog Relief. All women in the Far East, it has made its way as a popular and noble charities helped by inspirational people. successful physical discipline to the North East. Cardinal Hume Media Group Funakoshi laid out the philosophy of Karate in his “Twenty Principles of Karate”. With a Zen backdrop to this physical discipline, the principles allude to notions of humility, respect, compassion, patience, and both an inward and outward calmness. The aim of Karate is that as you develop your physical skill, you develop yourself as a person. From these principles come the five philosophical rules for training: seek perfection of character, be faithful, endeavour to excel, respect others, refrain from violent behaviour.

Into this world of Eastern tradition, the Billingham brothers, Brett and Ross, have immersed themselves successfully in the art of Karate. They decided to take up the discipline 7 years ago and train on average 3 nights a week at `Sonkei Shotokan Mr and Mrs Warren Mrs Grey Karate Club at Heworth Grange School’. In addition they make the occasional weekend trip to Liverpool for further training. As you can tell, the brothers are committed to the Karate cause.

In 2013 Brett and Ross were delighted to be chosen to represent England as part of the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain). A great honour and success in itself. Brett’s greatest success was more recent as he was selected to represent England at the WSKA (World Shotokan Karate-do Association) championships 2015 in Bielsko Biala, Poland. A competition that gathered together the best Shokotan Karate warriors in the world. Brett was flown out on the 30th September and trained for three days before the two day event. The end result being that Brett achieved bronze in the `Cadet Mens Team Kumite’. A valiant effort and great achievement. Well done Brett; indeed well done Brett and Ross for all your successes and achievements in Shotokan Karate-do and showing what hard work and dedication can achieve.

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Mrs Meritt and Miss McBride Mr Bell

7. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015 There are many stars to follow these days in the town of Bethlehem, was a new born and some of you may be facing personal or – football stars, film stars and pop stars, baby whom signs and portents had foretold family issues – but there is still hope and the to name but a few. But they tend to have a was the Messiah, Emmanuel, the Son of God promise of a new beginning, if we seek out limited life span before their stardom begins made man. The scriptures tell of how they that star and follow it. to wane. paid him homage and left their gifts before You would be very welcome to celebrate returning to the countryside and continuing the Feast of Christmas in any of our local Over the Christmas period, you may hear of on their travels with a new insight and a new churches and the times of the services are a star which led some shepherds and “wise purpose to their lives – for they were living in printed here to help you. Rest assured of a men” to discover a completely new way of the light of the star. living. Of course they had to be able to see warm welcome. the star first and then they had to choose to The light of that same star is still visible On behalf of the priests and deacons of the follow it in order to discover the source of this today, but it is often obscured by clouds, parishes in our deanery, might I wish you new life. They also had to have the faith to whether of our own making or as the result God’s blessings for Christmas and 2016. believe in what they saw. It was just as they of the actions of others. Currently we are had been told. There before them in a stable, living under the cloud of the Paris attacks Father Ian Patterson Christmas Services in the Deanery CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS CHRISTMAS EVE MASS CHRISTMAS DAY MASS Corpus Christi 7.30pm 8.00pm St. Alban’s See St. Patrick’s (6.30pm) 9.00am First Celebration of Christmas Mass St. Anne’s 10.00am 5.30pm St. Augustine’s 6.30pm 7.00pm 10.00am

St. Joseph’s 4.30pm 5.00pm 10.30am

5.30pm Blessing of Crib 8.30am Christmas Dawn Mass St. Oswald’s 5.00pm 12.00pm First Mass of Christmas 10.30am Christmas day Mass A shared celebration of the First Mass of Christmas, incorporating St. Patrick’s 10.45am Lessons and Carols, will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church. Parish of the 7.00pm Holy Rosary St. Peter’s 10.00am 6.30pm St Wilfrids 6.00pm 9.00am (Latin)

Service of Reconciliation Our deanery Service of Reconciliation (with five confessors available) will take place on Wednesday 16th December 7.00 pm at St Augustine’s, Wealcroft, Leam Lane, NE10 8QS (for SATnavs). Important upcoming dates at Cardinal Hume Catholic School SPRING TERM (JAN – APRIL) Date Time Event Monday 4th January 2014 Start of Spring Term Wednesday 13th January 2014 All day Parents Consultation Day Years 8,9,10,11,12 + 13 Thursday 9th February 2014 6.00pm Options Evening Wednesday 24th February 2014 6.45p.m. Sixth Form Information Evening Tuesday 22nd March 2014 Easter Service Years 11,12 + 13 Wednesday 23rd March 2014 3.15p.m. Easter Service Years 7, 8, 9, 10 / End of Term Monday 11th April Start of Summer Term

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