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Holy Year – Missionaries Of Mercy Pope Francis is reshaping priorities in the They are: Hull Holy Door Part I: Church, bringing compassion and personal Monsignor Gerard Robinson – St Mary’s Father Anthony Amadi SMMM – West Hull warmth. Like the Prodigal Son, he celebrates Cathedral, Middlesbrough Parish, Hull Why a door? What’s all the fuss about? forgiveness in a most meaningful way. As he stated in a homily on March 17 2013: Monsignor Gerry Dasey – St Mary’s Cathedral, Anyone wishing to invite the Missionaries for a Doors are part and parcel of ordinary life Middlesbrough liturgy, retreat or a special event can do so by but they can also have great significance. “I think – and I say it with humility – that this contacting the above Priests, whose details are is the Lord’s most powerful message: mercy.” Father Phil Cunnah – St Mary’s Cathedral, Doors can open before you; others can Middlesbrough all in the Middlesbrough Diocesan Year Book. slam in your face. Some doors are left ajar A Year of Mercy is all about helping us unpack Canon Alan Sheridan – St George’s, York On Ash Wednesday 2016, these Priests will this powerful message of mercy in our lives. receive the mandate from the Holy Father to be Father Richard Duffield CongOrat – St Wilfrid’s, Continued on page 2 In section 18 of Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction preachers of mercy and confessors full of of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, York mercy. Also on this occasion, the relics of Misericordiae Vultus (The Face of Mercy), he Father William Massie – St Peter’s, Scarborough Saints Padre Pio da Pietrelcina and Padre wants to appoint Missionaries of Mercy Father Paul Dowling – Our Lady of Perpetual Leopoldo Mandic, having been brought to throughout the world, Priests to whom he will Help, Market Weighton Rome specifically for this celebration, will be grant authority to pardon even those sins Father Pat Keogh – St Hilda, Whitby exposed for veneration by the faithful. reserved to the Holy See. Canon David Grant – St John of Beverley, So this Year of Mercy is an opportune moment The Missionaries are to be: Beverley to change lives, to allow our hearts to be touched. God never tires of reaching out to us. • A living sign of the Father’s welcome to all Father Roger Guiver – St Hedda, Egton Bridge those in search of his forgiveness Accept the invitation to conversion during this Canon Michael Loughlin – St Charles Borromeo, special time of mercy offered by the Church. • Facilitators for all, with no one excluded, of a truly human encounter, a source of liberation, rich with responsibility for overcoming obstacles and taking up the new life of Baptism again • Guided by the words, “For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may mercy upon all” • Inspiring preachers of Mercy • Heralds of the joy of forgiveness • Welcoming, loving and compassionate Confessors, who are most especially attentive to the difficult situations of each person The Missionaries of Mercy have now been appointed by Pope Francis in the Diocese of Middlesbrough, through the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization.

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NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS Bishop’s 24 Hours For The Lord Column Pope Francis has called the whole Church to celebrate 24 Hours for the Lord on Friday Continued from page 1 March 4 to Saturday March 5. FATHER PATRICK HARTNETT, Episcopal Vicar for so that you can push and they will swing Spirituality, Worship and Evangelisation, tells wide. Other doors are meant to be either a us about events taking place throughout our diocese… menacing or an impenetrable obstacle so that no one may pass or dare to knock. In Pope Francis’ document on the Year of Some doors literally say “Come in; Mercy Misericordiae Vultus he said: “The initiative of ‘24 Hours for the Lord’, to be Welcome”. There are doors which intimate celebrated on the Friday and Saturday excitement, and point to a future. When preceding the fourth week of Lent (March 4 you leave by some doors you know you and 5), should be implemented in every will never pass through it again. But in the diocese. So many people, including the youth, end, a door either lets you in or lets you are returning to the Sacrament of out. Reconciliation; through this experience they There are many references in the Scriptures are rediscovering a path back to the Lord, living a moment of intense prayer and finding to doors or gates. Adam and Eve are shown meaning in their lives. Let us place the unceremoniously out of the Garden of Eden Sacrament of Reconciliation at the centre once and the entrance is barred to them by an more in such a way that it will enable people angel with a flaming sword (Genesis 3.23.- to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy with 24). The animals went two by two into their own hands. For every penitent, it will be Noah’s Ark in order to be saved from the a source of true interior peace.” rising waters of destruction (Genesis 7.15- With this in mind, Priests will be available to 16). In the Song of Solomon, the beloved hear confessions on March 4 and 5. In St comes tapping on the door of his loved Mary’s Cathedral, Mass will be celebrated on one so that they can be together (Song of Friday March 4 at 7.15am and noon. Songs 5.2). Jesus reminds his disciples to Confessions will be heard from 7.45am to enter through the narrow gate which leads 11.45am on Friday and resume after the to life (Matthew 7.13-14). He tells them to midday Mass and conclude at 9pm. knock and the door will be opened (Luke On Saturday March 5, Mass is celebrated at 11.9). And he also refers to himself as the 9.15am and 6.30pm. Confessions will begin at gate or the door; “anyone who does not 9.45am and conclude at 6.15pm and will resume after the 6.30pm Mass, to finish at enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs 9pm. in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is In York at St Wilfrid’s Church, there will be a Mass for the Year of Mercy on Friday March 4 the shepherd of the sheep.” (John 10 1-2) at 6pm which will then be followed by a vigil So a door is a way in and a way out. And of prayer led by the young people. There will in this particular instance of the Holy Year be a full day of confessions from 10am until and the Holy Door, the imagery points us 3pm on Saturday March 5. towards recognising that Jesus is really the In Scarborough at St Peter’s Church and in Door, he is the way in and the way out. Hull at St Charles Borromeo, confessions will Jesus is the way to the Father of Mercies, be heard on Friday March 4 from 10am until or, as we have just heard read to us from 5pm and this will be repeated on Saturday the Pope’s Letter initiating the Holy Year, March 5. “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s There are so many opportunities over these mercy. Mercy has become living and visible two days to come along to celebrate this in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its sacrament. culmination in him.” Entering through this Pope Francis says: “Jesus receives us with all heart, rendering it a new heart, capable of always forgives us.” Door, who is Jesus, we will find mercy and our limitations, He brings us the mercy of the loving Him, who loved His own to the end. Come to this sacrament with trust in his compassion, forgiveness and strength; all Father who forgives us, and transforms our And this love is manifested in his mercy. Jesus mercy. that we need to journey on refreshed and renewed. Entering through this Door who is Jesus we can find a way out of sin and evil, enslavement and addiction, leaving them behind and moving on into a new God- given freedom. Yours in blessed hope, Coming To A Parish Early Deadline Near You Soon …

For April As part of the One Church Approach to Safeguarding, new posters are being issued outlining who parishioners should contact if they have any safeguarding concerns within their parish. The copy deadline for the April issue has The new posters should be on parish noticeboards by the end of January. If you haven’t seen been brought forward to Friday February one by early February, please contact your parish priest to let him know. 26. The paper will be delivered at the beginning of the week leading up to Easter. February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 3

NEWS Diocese To Appoint Marriage Preparation Consultant Marriage is a commitment for life. Diocese a small group of lay people and clergy with experience The consultant will work the equivalent of one day a week for When a couple seek to celebrate their love and commitment in in marriage preparation has developed a project and two years, and the Diocese will provide the resources needed to a Catholic church in the Sacrament of Marriage the Christian successfully bid for a grant from the Bishops’ Conference to put implement the vision from the grant it has been awarded. community rejoices with them. it into action. This is an exciting opportunity to put in place a framework Strong marriages, which work well and endure the ups and Our vision is for every parish to offer engaged couples marriage which will help couples to build strong foundations for their downs of life, are good for the family concerned, but also for preparation which is effective in both the spiritual and practical married lives for years to come. the church and for our wider society. dimensions. It will include meetings with the priest, attending a Is this a task that you could undertake or do you know course on human relationships and also a welcome from the Effective preparation for Christian marriage draws the couple someone who should be encouraged to apply for the post? parish community, offering prayer and support during the period Please see the advert below and take action. closer to Christ, enhances their appreciation of the riches of the of preparation and after the wedding. Sacrament, and offers tools to foster the growth of their human If you would like more information about the post of Marriage relationship. We will appoint a ‘marriage preparation consultant’ who will, Preparation Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Canon over the next two years, develop diocesan resources and put The recent Synod emphasised the importance of preparation for Derek Turnham on 01642 292552 or by email at this vision into practice. Significantly, more lay people will be [email protected] marriage, and our own Bishops’ Conference has been working asked to be part of the process, some of whom will be trained on guidelines for marriage preparation. In Middlesbrough to facilitate preparation courses. The Diocese of Middlesbrough

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For further details and an application pack please contact: Very Rev Canon Derek Turnham The Curial Office, 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT Telephone: 01642 850505 Email: [email protected] Bishop Terry helps leads morning prayers during his visit to Open Doors in Hull The closing date for receipt of applications is Bishop Terry’s Admiration February 26 2016 For Open Doors Project MEDJUGORJE Bishop Terry praised Hull’s Open Francis’ Message for Migration Day: feet in a new country. Their work is Doors project after spending a morning “We sense in our conscience the call simple but effective, making sure 2016 seeing first hand their work with to touch human misery, and to put people have basic food, befriending people seeking sanctuary, refugees into practice the commandment of love them and putting them on the right Book and migrant workers that Jesus left us when he identified track for medical, housing and legal himself with the stranger, with the one advice. before end of Started in 2000 by members of local Feb and get Methodist churches, Open Doors offers who suffers, with all the innocent “They also help them understand their hospitality and a friendly welcome to victims of violence and exploitation.” status with UK Visas and Immigration, £30 newcomers arriving in the city. Bishop Terry saw all aspects of Open the government body that decides discount The Bishop began his visit by taking Doors’ work, speaking to guests and who has the right to stay in this part in the morning prayers that begin volunteers as well as meeting the country. every day at the project, which is management committee. “I was filled with admiration at the Wednesday May 22nd to 29th May based at Princes Avenue Methodist Speaking after the visit, Bishop Terry great work being done there.” and Wednesday 14th Sept to 21st Sept 2016 Church. said: “In his letter, Pope Francis affirms Project coordinator Bashir Siraj said: Flying from Newcastle Airport Welcoming Bishop Terry, manager the work of groups such as Open “We were very impressed by Bishop Stephen Rippon stressed Open Doors’ Doors who recognise that our brothers Terry’s approachability and personal Plus Insurance if required ecumenical nature and the wide variety and sisters from other countries who warmth. We know he enjoyed his visit £539 Plus transport to from Newcastle of beliefs and backgrounds of its are in difficulty and danger have the and were pleased to receive his The above Pilgrimage is Bonded T/O 142, ATOL 10206 volunteer workers. He spoke of the right to a decent life and to be treated encouragement and support.” For further information please contact with respect. support and collaboration with the Bishop Terry has sent Open Doors a Catholic community in Hull. “Open Doors are doing exactly that donation towards their work on behalf MARIE BEDINGFIELD In reply, the Bishop quoted from Pope and helping those people find their of the diocese. on 01642 530739 4 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + February 2016

SCHOOLS Nativity Goes Outdoors Our Lady of Lourdes February 11

St Gabriel’s Catholic Voluntary Primary Academy in why all the characters wear lots of layers. Middlesbrough performed their Foundation Stage One child’s Nana said afterwards: “I’ve had 12 Nativity outside this year. grandchildren pass through St Gabriel’s School and I This decision followed a term of developing more have never enjoyed a Nativity like this one.” outdoor learning with an emphasis of getting back to Being outside created a realistic, authentic atmosphere nature. for both audience and performers. We’ll be doing it The children looked at how Joseph and Mary would again! have felt outdoors, why the shepherds had a fire and Quick Quiz

Connection question 1. Who is the current manager of the Scotland football team? 2. Which group was formed in 1969 by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton? 3. Who directed the 1992 biopic film Chaplin? In Lourdes, France, on February 11 1858, Bernadette was gathering sticks. 4. Which American golfer won the US Open three times, including 1990 when he became the oldest ever winner? She came to a cave near the river, where she saw a beautiful lady, all in white except for a blue sash around her waist and golden roses on her 5. Which former Blue Peter presenter co-hosts The One Show with Alex Jones and Countryfile? feet. The lady told her to tell the priest to build a church there. Bernadette experienced lots of problems before anyone believed her, but Thinking cap question at last they did and today large numbers of people visit Lourdes and Which five Monopoly properties have just one word? many miracles have been worked there. WORD SEARCH February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 5

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If your school would like to purchase a support advert in the paper please The four York primary schools chaplaincy teams enjoyed a rewarding day organised by Julie Couttie from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and Debbie Feehan of St Aelred’s. The day started with contact Caroline on 01223 969506 or email [email protected] Mass and finished with a liturgy planned by the children. The children discussed what they do in their own schools and drafted a job description for a chaplaincy team in school. They also learned An advert in this section is only £35 or £25 for a monthly advert new songs and made many new friends. 6 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + February 2016

CAFOD NEWS Help CAFOD To Transform Lives This Year’s Lent Fast Day: Friday February 19

Proscovia is 14 years old and lives with her mother and her eight sisters and brothers in the poorest part of Uganda. People live on very little each day, just about the price of a loaf of bread, and the lack of water is life threatening. Her family had to live on just over ten litres of water a day that Proscovia would walk miles each day to collect. This meant she could not go to school or would often arrive late. Girls under the age of 15 in the world’s poorest countries are twice as likely as boys to be the ones to collect water. There is a water pump in her village, but it had been broken for as long as she could remember. Thanks to your financial support, CAFOD's local church partner mended the pump. This meant the family could drink, wash and cook when they needed. Their lives were immediately transformed and Proscovia’s community have also learned how to maintain the pump. They now know what needs fixing and work together to get it repaired. Proscovia now has the chance to go to school and to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer. You can help to transform the lives of others like Proscovia this Lent Fast Day. You can download resources to help you plan your parish or community fundraising. Perhaps you could read the Lent Fast Day short talk at Mass on the weekends of February 13 and 14 or February 20 and 21. You can view and download resources at http://www.cafod.org.uk/Fundraise/Parish- fundraising/Fast-Day This Lent, we have a very real opportunity to ensure more girls like Proscovia, who live in some of the world’s poorest places, have the chance to finish their education and fulfil their potential. The UK government will match your donation up to a total of £3.5m, so please give what you can. Every little bit really does help to transform lives! Thank you for your generosity. Show CAFOD Welcomes Historic Paris Agreement

CAFOD welcomes the historic deal agreed in Paris at the UN climate challenge requiring rapid reduction of greenhouse emissions The Love talks, which opens a new chapter for action on climate change. globally. The agreement sets out what is essentially a long-term The only way the Paris deal means anything goal of net zero emissions by the second half of the century. In After two weeks of difficult negotiations, the diplomatic efforts of is if we bring it home. We need to make sure order to achieve this, countries are requested to update their the French hosts contributed to ensuring a final Paris Agreement the climate pledges made in our name are nationally determined emissions reductions contributions every five was reached that represents the collective will of 196 countries. honoured and that people are talking about years. CAFOD hoped any deal would protect the world's poorest and most climate change in a new way. Developed countries have reaffirmed their commitment to give vulnerable people and communities and that a fair and legally The love is strong; the changes and financial and other support to poorer and vulnerable countries so binding deal would limit temperature increases to no more than investment needed to protect our world have they can cope with the impacts of climate change, recognising their 1.5°C, guarantee finance to help countries adapt to climate change begun. That's why we invite you to join us in historical responsibility for causing climate change. and include reviews at least every five years so countries could the run up to Valentine's Day to continue to regularly ramp up their ambition on cutting emissions in light of the This came in the form of extending the pledge to provide $100bn call for climate justice. science. Significantly, the final agreement makes reference to all per year in support up to 2020 to 2025, after which a new Show the Love for all you hold dear but these elements. collective finance goal will be agreed. Further clarity on how could lose to climate change around developed countries will support the most vulnerable countries will Protecting the poorest: CAFOD has consistently highlighted the link Valentine's Day 2016. Download the resource be needed. between climate change and the impact on the poorest and most pack at http://fortheloveof.org.uk/show-the- vulnerable. The Paris Agreement emphasises the intrinsic link A New Beginning: Overall, CAFOD believes the Paris Agreement love-green-hearts/ between climate change and eradicating poverty. This is an marks the start of a new era of action on climate change, informed Would you like to help? Volunteer with us! important step in ensuring the Paris Agreement has the needs of by the latest science. While the agreement might not give the clarity There are many ways to get involved with the poorest at its heart. and detail we had hoped for, it does communicate clearly the CAFOD, from stewarding at events, to urgency for the world to transition to a low carbon future. It sets Progress on tackling dangerous global warming: The final Paris speaking at Mass, working in our offices, the collective long-term vision for a safer, more sustainable and Agreement recognises efforts to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C starting your own parish teams or lobbying more socially just world and requires countries to come back to the above pre-industrial levels. This was the principal demand of the your MPs. Whatever your interests, talents negotiation table to communicate their levels of national action small island states and the most vulnerable countries, as keeping and time, volunteer with CAFOD and you'll every five years. The Paris Agreement sets the stage for more to be warming below 1.5°C would significantly reduce risk and the truly be joining the dream team and making done to minimise the impact of a changing climate. impacts of climate change on these countries. a real difference at the same time. Rob Elsworth, CAFOD However, maintaining warming below this level presents a serious Carol Cross, Community Participation Coordinator, Middlesbrough Diocese February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 7

NEWS Bishops Tell Holy Land Christians: You’re Not Forgotten

Bishops from Europe, North America and South Africa issued a The blockade continues to make their lives desperate and they made up of refugees. statement at the end of their recent visit to vulnerable Christian effectively live in a prison. At Holy Family Parish we were told: "In The efforts of the local Church and NGOs in reaching out to all communities in the Holy Land… this Year of Mercy, one of the acts of mercy is to visit prisoners refugees – both Christian and Muslim – are significant and “We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we and I thank you for visiting the largest prison in the world." commendable in terms of addressing the refugees' loss of human have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that The ability of so many Christians and Muslims to support each dignity, but the international community must do more to alleviate being good and decent are worth it.” (Laudato Si'). other in this situation is a visible sign of hope and, at a time when their plight and work for peace across the region. As the Bishops of the Holy Land Coordination, we echo Pope many seek to divide communities, an example to us all. To the priests, religious communities and lay people of the Church Francis' plea in his recent Encyclical Letter, to remember our To the Christian community of Beit Jala, where the Israeli in Jordan, you are not forgotten. The Church in Jordan is vital and interdependence in an integrated world. confiscation of land and the expansion of the separation wall in growing, but Christians are fearful of the growing extremism in the Here in this land holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, we have the Cremisan Valley, in violation of international law, further region. been reminded during our visit of the Church's enduring presence undermine their presence in the Holy Land, you are not forgotten. It is to be hoped that the coming into force on January 1 of the among the weak and vulnerable and those who are too often Throughout 2016 we shall raise your plight nationally and Comprehensive Agreement between the Holy See and the State of forgotten. We take away our experiences and the stories that we internationally. Palestine, offers us a model of dialogue and cooperation between have heard, and we are determined to give a voice to the To those Israelis and Palestinians who seek peace, you are not States that respects and preserves freedom of religion and voiceless. forgotten. The right of Israel to live in security is clear, but the freedom of conscience for all people. The ongoing violence makes it all the more urgent that we continuing occupation eats away at the soul of both occupier and With a promise of active solidarity, we make our own the prayer of remember and assist all, especially those on the margins, who occupied. Pope Francis in Laudato Si’ – “O God of the poor, help us to seek to live in justice and peace. Political leaders across the world must put greater energy into a rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in To the Christian community and young people of Gaza, you are not diplomatic solution to end nearly 50 years of occupation and your eyes.” forgotten. The 2014 war led to the destruction of thousands of resolve the ongoing conflict so the two peoples and three faiths • The Holy Land Coordination was set up at the invitation of the homes and the physical and social infrastructure of Gaza, as well can live together in justice and peace. Holy See at the end of the last century to offer support to the local as the deaths of both Israelis and Palestinians. To the Christian refugees we met in Jordan, you are not forgotten. Christian communities of the Holy See. Its main remit has been One and a half years later, while there are signs of hope and the We heard about the trauma and difficulties in trying to rebuild expressed as the three Ps – Prayer, Pilgrimage and Pressure. resilience of the population is remarkable, many remain homeless their lives. For most, returning home is no longer an option. Jordan and traumatised by the war. is struggling to cope with almost a quarter of its population now New DVD Of The Life Of Blessed Nicholas

An invited audience came to the Whitby Coliseum for the premiere of a new 50-minute documentary about the life of Blessed Nicholas Postgate. Presented by BBC Look North journalist Tom Ingall, the film was commissioned by the Postgate Society and produced by Matt Overton of the University of Bradford’s Media Studies Department. The executive producers were Monica Ventress and Vin McLaughlin of the society and other members helped with the development of the script. Filming began last July at the annual Postgate Rally in Egton Bridge and locations in Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, Ugthorpe, Hutton-le-Hole, Ushaw and Littlebeck are also included. Members of Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society and Whitby Endeavour Rotary Club feature in reconstructed scenes. Ian Pattison, a parishioner of St Hedda’s, Egton Bridge, plays the part of Father Postgate. As well as the life of the martyr, the film traces the history of the Protestant reformation and its impact on the Catholic communities in North Looking Forward And Yorkshire. This project was funded by existing assets of the Postgate Society, donations sent in after an appeal last year and donations expected to come in Remembering The Past on distribution of the DVD. A full account of the funding of the project will be presented at the society’s AGM in Ugthorpe on Saturday April 16. A summary of this will be published in the Voice. Parishioners from St Patrick’s and Christ the suffering, fear and anxiety – that we are never Monica Ventress, chair of the society, said: “The Postgate Society has commissioned this DVD to King in Thornaby gathered together in their alone and there is no need to be afraid. further raise awareness, particularly among young people in our schools and colleges.” numbers for a very special celebration as they He urged us to set out into the new year in Copies are available at the back of some churches and also from The Postgate Society, c/o looked back at the past while moving forward confidence together as a praying community, Middlesbrough Diocesan Archives, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 towards the future. asking Mary, our Mother, to join us on our 6QT. A £9 donation is requested for each copy (please make cheques payable to “The Postgate Central to the event was the Butterwick journey and reminding us that we have a Society”). Parish priests wishing to acquire copies for their congregations can obtain them from Hospice Tree of Life appeal – Light up a Life – “dignity beyond telling because God has been this same address for donations of £6 per copy. and the tree beside the altar was indeed lit up, born in each of us”. David Smallwood, honorary secretary of the Postgate Society with stars naming all of our loved ones. This special celebration acknowledged God’s Parish Priest, Father Michael Keogh, spoke of great gift of the Butterwick Hospice and raised the parish’s great reassurance of knowing that £1,200 in donations, with the gratitude of both our families, friends and past parishioners live parishes for its great work. Talk On Love And Suffering on, as we have claimed the light of life for all As our Mass ended we received a final blessing of them in heaven’s own eternal light. In a and it is one that we would like to share with Durham University’s Bede Professor of Catholic Theology Karen Kilby is the guest when quiet time of reflection we remembered and you all… Cleveland Newman Circle meets on Wednesday February 24. Professor Kilby will give a talk gave thanks for their lives, love and generosity of spirit. “May God grant us His grace; may He pour out entitled ‘Love and Suffering – views from Julian of Norwich and Hans Urs von Balthasar’. His blessings on us in abundance and keep us The meeting takes place at Middlesbrough Cathedral Hall, TS8 0TW at 7.45pm, with coffee Father Michael also reminded us that God had safe from all harm in this New Year.” and tea from 7.30pm. All are welcome. For more details email [email protected] or call walked with all of us on our journey and will 01642 645732. continue to do so throughout 2016 – at our At St Pat’s we say “Amen” to that! sides through times of joy, celebration, Pam Ross 8 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + February 2016 NEWS Dilemma Solved For Nutrition Project

Francis Hannaway, from St Gabriel’s Parish, “We do this work for love,” she said. “We don’t Ormesby, in Middlesbrough, lives and works in expect anything in return. Why should we be Basankusu Diocese, in the Democratic Republic paid to help children in our own community? of Congo. He is a lay missionary with Mill Hill Most agree with me – only a few want Missionaries. This month Francis meets a payment.” dilemma with his nutrition volunteers… On my return, I spent time listening to each “We’ve worked hard and got more than 70 kids group. Some of the volunteers had fallen out back to normal health,” said Mama Marie, one over the situation. I had to sort it out before of the helpers at our supplementary feeding the whole thing collapsed. I had to make sure centre. “Why not formalise our work and give the money was spent wisely. us contracts and a salary?” The outcome among the volunteers was great. It made me uneasy to hear her talk like that – Judith rallied them all as true volunteers. She but she wasn’t alone. There’d been rumblings recruited two new nurses, both with among the volunteers from the beginning. Even considerable experience in treating though the work at the centre was good, it malnutrition. Together, they formed a new wasn’t perfect – I constantly dropped advice association in a newly built house. I was really into our discussions about the types of foods impressed when I went to see them for the first to use, but some habits are slow to change. time, yesterday. It all came to a head while I went back to All my bits of advice had been incorporated Middlesbrough for a minor operation. The idea into their new structure, including which foods of helpers having something to eat or drink to include and how often to feed. Only the while they were cooking for the children was most severe cases will be treated at the new acceptable enough – but, as soon as I went centre, and it will be open every day. Training away, it started to become a demand for more for the mothers and medical treatment will and more expenses. become a bigger part of the work. The local I had to agree, they’d worked really hard over Catholic hospital has asked to send some the past year, buying provisions in the market cases to us in return for training sessions. The and cooking meals, three full days a week. It problems we’d faced are now resolved. The wasn’t easy for them and they had their own project will help more mothers and children lives to think about as well. All this and not a and the dilemma of whether to pay helpers or penny in return. “What if they all fall out with not has disappeared. Francis with volunteers from the nutrition project me over this?” I thought. “I won’t have anyone • Follow Francis Hannaway on Facebook. to save these children’s lives.” Donations can be sent via Paypal: Judith Bonjembo regularly took the most Paypal.me/FHannaway severely malnourished children to her own • Cheques: St Joseph’s Parish Centre, PO Box home to feed when the centre wasn’t open and 3608, Maidenhead SL6 7UX (Pay: “Mill Hill I gave her extra money to buy food for them. Missionaries – F Hannaway Congo”) February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 9 NEWS Join Our Fellowship Family! Are you interested in volunteering? comments… Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship is a voluntary “I like meeting my friends.” organisation that supports people with disabilities and their families. “Disco party!” Extra help is always welcome, so if you have a “I enjoy the music.” few hours to spare and you’re wondering what “Friendly people and it’s good to help people you could do, maybe you would consider with special needs.” volunteering for this group. “It’s good to listen to all the chatter.” What do we do? We hold social groups each "I like meeting my boyfriend at the Fellowship.” week. “If it wasn’t for the Fellowship, I wouldn’t get One is held on Wednesday evenings from 7pm out.” to 9pm at St Thomas More Church Hall and is “Love Fellowship members, makes my week.” attended by about 40 people with disabilities, supported by volunteers. “Atmosphere is great we are like one big happy family.” The other is on Saturday mornings from 10am to noon at the Holy Name of Mary Church Hall. 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Bishop Terry celebrated Mass and preached as with just me in mind. events to mark the fifth centenary of Saint “I knew I was listening to a very human Teresa of Avila’s birth closed with a day of human-being who was striving and struggling festivities at Aylesford Priory in Kent. to come to know and love God, who, with The Bishop has had a strong devotion to the every ounce of her being and personality, was Carmelite nun since his time as a seminarian trying to let God be King of her life. At the and particularly since serving as Spiritual same time, however, she was so aware of her Director at the English College in Valladolid, shortcomings, and failures, and sinfulness. Spain. “For me, one of the most endearing things “In my second year at seminary I began to read about the Teresa I met at that point in my life the complete works of St Teresa and found was that she offered everything to God, and I them so absorbing I couldn’t put them down,” mean everything: the striving and the he said. struggling, but also the faults, failings, and the “They read to me like a modern novel. Long sinfulness. It was not a case of ‘if only’ with before the literary term ‘stream of her. She knew that by the grace of God all consciousness’ was used, this is how Teresa’s could be healed, forgiven, and be used for the writing appeared to me. I felt that I could really greater glory of His Majesty and for the spread relate to her, and that they had been written of the Kingdom. “ 10 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + February 2016

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VIEW FROM A PEW Holy Women?

Every day Veronica, Ellen and Betty, attended Mass. On this particular morning, Veronica was slightly in front as they entered the church. She walked straight ahead and opened the inner door. Ellen turned to Betty. “Did you see that?” she asked, disapproval in her voice and face. And before Betty could answer, she continued, splashing herself with holy water, and dutifully making the Sign of the Cross. “Just because Father’s made her a Minister of the Eucharist, she’s far too Ampleforth students and their teachers at the John Paul Centre holy to use the stoup!” Betty smiled. “Oh, Ellen’, she said, “I’m sure Veronica doesn’t think like that. And actually, I don’t use the Holy Water stoup either.” Ellen was clearly dismayed, but Betty Encounter In added, “You see, I know that in a few minutes we’ll be having the Penitential Rite and soon afterwards I’ll be receiving Holy Communion. So I don’t think it’s necessary for us to seek absolution before we go into The Year Of Mercy church.” Ellen was not persuaded. “Well, I’m We live in an area of contrasts. Areas of We want to create independent, confident Head of Christian Theology at Ampleforth, said outstanding natural beauty and derelict individuals who are better equipped to deal all the students were profoundly moved by the humble enough to know I do need it, industrial wastelands, side by side. Significant with problems. Terry suggested that colleagues training and that it had considerable here and now!” she said. But Betty levels of poverty and unemployment alongside from the various projects based at the John educational value. Following the session, IPC had already gone into church. affluent rural villages and wealthy inhabitants. Paul Centre, which also include the Methodist received 25 bags of clothes, organised and A few weeks later, the parish priest Pope Francis has stressed the importance of Asylum Project, work with the theme “Where delivered by Ampleforth students and teacher strangers become friends’, a mission statement Alison Rogerson. approached Ellen at the end of Mass “encounter” in the Year of Mercy and our diocese is determined to work with other displayed prominently in the building. We hear so much about bridging the North- and asked her to join him in the Christian groups to bring together and share In the afternoon, Terry led the group on a South divide and, as Christians, we need to sacristy. Ellen felt nervous, wondering understanding between those in poverty and sightseeing tour through the most deprived question the degree of political will to create if she had done something wrong. But those living in wealthy areas. Just before area of Middlesbrough, the Gresham ward, more justice and equality. We can make a start Father O’Toole was smiling. “I just Christmas, Investing in People and Culture (IPC) where many of the houses are boarded up. by making the affluent areas of south Teesside wondered if you would consider hosted 20 students and two teachers from Students could see at first hand the issues and North Yorkshire more aware of the severity Ampleforth as part of their annual retreat day. many of our service users face on a daily basis. of industrial decay, poverty and homelessness becoming a Minister of the Eucharist?” The retreat visit to the John Paul Centre is Gresham was once a thriving community and, just a few miles away. With the guidance of becoming a regular occurrence, several times a in many respects, the John Paul Centre is the Bishop Paul Ferguson, Chair of Trustees of year. Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland, we are Ellen blushed with pleasure. “Oh, heart of a new community spirit. This practical reaching out to Christian clergy and laity in Father, I couldn’t. I’m just not good In the first part of the programme, students work takes place alongside the spiritual were given presentations about the various heritage and daily worship at the centre. North Yorkshire. enough.” But the priest just laughed. projects that take place from the John Paul Bini took the group to IPC’s community Sue Bush of Northallerton’s United Reform “Ellen, I’m not good enough, your Centre to support vulnerable communities in growing project in Albert Park, with 18 raised Church delivered aid to the John Paul Centre friend Veronica is not good enough. the town. beds in a carefully designed allotment area. IPC the same day as the Ampleforth students. But who were the ones Jesus came to These included a talk from IPC trustee Bini volunteer Samuel Laycon, an asylum seeker Following a briefing by parishioners at Our save?” Araia about the challenges faced by asylum from the Congo, explained to students and Lady of Mount Grace, St Peter’s Anglican Church seekers and refugees and the support given to teachers how the project engages both local in Osmotherley has raised funds for Together Ellen knew her scripture. “Sinners,” these communities through charities at the residents and asylum seekers communities in Middlesbrough and Cleveland. she mumbled. John Paul Centre. the spirit of integration. Growing their own The owners of Roots Farm shop in East “So, you’ll say yes?” “Yes,” she At the request of Ampleforth students, Bini who food and learning to cook with healthy Rounton, who have strong links with St ingredients is an important aspect of the Lawrence Anglican Church, have made their whispered. is an ex-refugee, shared his personal testimony about the reasons he fled his home country centre’s work. shop a collection point for aid to the homeless, “Well, that’s just great, Ellen, I’m and his experience of the asylum system in the The day was a fantastic success in terms of refugees and those in poverty. The Roots team delighted, and so will Veronica be.” UK. Students had the opportunity to ask strengthening the positive links between the provided aid to Grangetown children affected by the closure of SSI in the lead up to And when she heard the news, so was questions. John Paul Centre and Ampleforth. Feedback from all involved was outstanding. Another Christmas. Betty. Terry Doyle, of Depaul UK, who works with homeless local people at the John Paul Centre, group of students from Ampleforth took part in We can set an example for our politicians as also outlined the support his project provides the Church Urban Fund Advent Sleepout in a we remove misunderstanding, myth and gale force wind a few days later, raising an exaggerated press reports and offer support to Mary to those in need. Terry stressed that his work is about empowering individuals to tackle the impressive £4,000. those who live in poverty and hardship. In this issues and not disempowering them by always Bini and Samuel delivered asylum seekers Year of Mercy, “Encounter” should become our giving them aid. awareness raising training to 120 Ampleforth watchword and action a sacred constant. upper sixth students. Maaike Carter, Deputy Bini Araia, Terry Doyle and John Hinman February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 11

NEWS DISPELLING THE EVANGELISATION MYTHS In last month’s edition of the Catholic Voice I with large scale, Billy Graham type meetings – words of the Catechism, “Because she believes welcome. Perhaps we might remember and mentioned a few “myths” I’ve come across in although I’m probably showing my age a bit in God’s universal plan of salvation, the Church model our approach upon Jesus’ first words to my work as Diocesan Adviser for Evangelisation. when I mention those! Perhaps some of us also must be missionary.” those who became his earliest followers – In the next few issues I’d like to try to dispel think that it means knocking on doors, in the How we go about doing this, of course, will “Come and see!” some of these notions by reflecting upon what manner of Jehovah’s Witnesses or the Church of vary from time to time and from place to place. So when we hear those words at the end of we mean by evangelisation, in the hope that the Latter Day Saints. Perhaps there are occasions when large scale Mass, urging us to “Go, and announce the each and every one of us will grow in our The Catechism of the Catholic Church, though, meetings might be appropriate but – as Pope Gospel of the Lord,” we can be sure that we are determination to become “missionary disciples” tells us that evangelisation is both an Francis reminds us – the Church is more likely being faithful to our Catholic heritage by taking for the Lord. “obligation and a sacred right” of the whole to grow through attraction than it is by any opportunity to bear witness to God’s love One of the myths I’ve encountered seems to be Church. God wants everyone to be saved and to proselytising. at work in our lives and in our world. based on the idea that evangelisation is more come to knowledge of the truth and so the In other words, for most of us, our share in the Below you can read about one example of how of a Protestant thing than a Catholic thing. This whole Church must go out to the world and Church’s obligation to evangelise is going to be a parish in York is trying to put the idea of might be because the very word makes us think proclaim the Good News – this, after all, is the expressed through kindly invitation and warm kindly invitation and warm welcome into action. of being “evangelical” and so we associate it very reason why the Church exists. Again, in the Evangelisation In Action St Aelred’s Parish in York has been involved finale of the party was, of course, a visit from in the Crossing the Threshold initiative for Father Christmas. over a year now. A few months ago, the Elizabeth Dunn, a member of the Crossing parishioners decided to organise a series of the Threshold team, said all four events events on each Sunday in Advent to help proved to be popular and were enjoyed by people to learn something about the true the children, parents and grandparents. She meaning of Christmas. These events were went on to explain how these activities fit in designed to appeal to children but were also with the basic idea behind Crossing the meant to be enjoyed by people of all ages Threshold. and were advertised as suitable for everyone from three to 93. “We were hoping to interest adult members of families to come along with their children, On the first week Mary Callan came and read maybe together with those who no longer to the children with her interpretation of come to church,” she said. “I think we were Bible stories. The children were held successful in attracting families as we had spellbound by her performance, which was parents and grandparents – fathers and also enjoyed by the adults. grandfathers and not just the mums!” The second week was a musical preparation Elizabeth added: “I don't know if we have for Christmas with carol singing and the interested anyone in coming again but each playing of various musical instruments. This week was a very pleasant occasion with was led by the Music Group that plays at everyone mixing well.” some Masses and to which some of the children already belong. Of course, it’s hard to know whether any of these initiatives will ever be “successful” in For the third week, Father Bill Serplus, Parish attracting more people to the Church. If, Priest of St Aelred’s, organised a Christmas however, they mean that even one person quiz that was suitable for the children and experiences something of God’s love made after this everyone had pizzas. After the food, real at Christmas, then surely these efforts Father Bill also organised a treasure hunt. must be fundamentally worthwhile. The final week was the children’s party. This Deacon Vince Purcell, Diocesan Adviser for was organised by the Children’s Liturgy Group Evangelisation and Adult Formation who provided lots of food and activities. The Newman Circle Lectures In York

York Newman Circle’s programme of lectures continues on Monday February 15 when Father John Farrell OP speaks on the subject, “What is it to be a Christian? Using some New Testament texts to start a conversation”. Then on Monday March 21, Ben Rich, of York Liberal Jewish Community, will speak on “The Passover and the role of storytelling in Judaism”. Meetings take place at the Bar Convent, Blossom Street at 7.30pm. For more details, contact Judith Smeaton on [email protected] or 01904 704525. Thanks For Helping Our CAUSE The organisers of the CAUSE Christmas Hamper Campaign “We appreciate how much encouragement, time and have thanked all who contributed to its success, including a resources the teachers and many others give to the large number of anonymous donors. campaign. CAUSE (Catholics Against Unemployment And Social Evils) “Due to your generosity, many families will have enjoyed has been providing hampers for needy families at Christmas Christmas much more than they would have done for many years. otherwise.” They asked for particular generosity this year because of the This year’s campaign reached 400 families, including some additional need caused by high unemployment in our area. 1,000 children, and 80 people who live alone in “The enthusiasm and generosity of all the young people in Middlesbrough with little or no family support. our schools continued, with much time and effort given to In addition, one CAUSE member makes up more than 40 raising funds and providing many beautiful hampers,” said Christmas goody bags for the homeless at the John Paul CAUSE treasurer Pat Wilson. Centre each year. 12 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + February 2016

NEWS WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF 40 Years Of Service

St Joseph’s Church in Middlesbrough was packed for a very special Mother Teresa Closer occasion as Dominic Jones was presented with a Papal Blessing marking To Sainthood 40 years of altar service. Father Pat Keogh, who is now stationed in Whitby after many years at St Pope Francis has authorised a miracle Joseph’s, returned to his old parish on New Year’s Day to make the attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa presentation. of Calcutta, paving the way for her to be declared a saint. Blessed Teresa, who died in It was a joyful occasion as St Joseph’s parishioners were joined at the 1997, founded the Congregation of the Mass by others from all over Middlesbrough and beyond who wanted to Missionaries of Charity and the Missionaries of wish Dominic well. Charity. They included friends from Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship and the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Father Pat and Dominic took turns in paying tribute to each other as Pope: Pray For Inter-Faith they recalled their famous 18-year partnership. Harmony Dominic’s mother, Nora, who died during 2015, was also warmly Pope Francis has begun releasing his remembered during the service. traditional monthly prayer intentions on video. Dominic was 12 when he first served on the altar on New Year’s Day In the first video, the Holy Father asked for 1977, assisting Father Toner at St Joseph's. prayers so that “sincere dialogue between "Sitting with my mother, I watched the movement of the altar servers,” men and women of different religions may he recalled. “I memorised what they did and I said to my mother, ‘I can yield fruits of peace and justice”. do that.’ “She asked Father Toner and he said, ‘We'll have to find you a cassock and surplice to fit. In those early days, Tony Sedgewick looked after me Relics Loaned As Anglicans and trained me to do it all properly." Meet Dom has served at parishes around the diocese with the Fellowship and Relics associated with St Gregory the Great is proud to have also served in Lourdes and Rome, which he visited with and St Augustine of Canterbury were brought his parents and sister Margaret in 1986. together in Canterbury Cathedral when Anglican leaders met to discuss the future of Q&A with Dominic… Dominic with Father Pat and his blessing from Pope Francis the worldwide Communion. Part of a precious Photo by Joe Harrison pastoral staff from the Rome Church of San Gregorio al Celio was shipped to the UK and Q: What do you like about being an Altar server? Dominic:"Training. They follow my good example." displayed alongside a rare Sixth Century book Dominic: "I like recharging my spiritual batteries. It helps me to be of the Gospels given by Pope Gregory to St attentive to the Mass." Augustine as he set off on his mission to take Q: Where do you see yourself in 40 years’ time? the Christian faith to England. The manuscript Dominic: "Not retiring!" is the oldest surviving Latin illustrated Gospel Q: Have you ever made any mistakes? book. Dominic: "I once handed the priest the water cruet when I should have been handing him the wine. I'd got it mixed up but Father Pat kept me right. It's the only mistake I've made. Sometimes I've had to keep Father Pope’s Message Of Peace Pat right." St Pauls Bookshop Reopens Pope Francis called for peace and goodwill throughout the Earth on World Day of Peace. Q: What has kept you committed to serving for 40 years? St Pauls Bookshop in Fossgate, York, has reopened after being The Holy Father said: “We have, thank God, affected by the recent flooding. The shop is open from 8.30am to much information, but sometimes we are so Dominic:"I like to be close to the altar." 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Call 0190 454 1729 or email inundated with news that we are distracted [email protected] for more information. from reality, from the brother and sister who needs us. Let us begin to open our hearts, Q: What does a man of your experience offer the younger altar servers? awakening attention to the next. This is the way to win the peace.” The Gift Of The Stranger

Pictures on our television screens make challenging in its implications, than the We have the opportunity to look at things violence and death all too familiar. We have incarnation. Through Jesus, God enters into the differently. The refugee can be seen not just as seen bodies of children washed up on foreign territory of the human condition in order to a passive recipient of charitable giving but as a shores and read of both the wonderful humane help men and women lost in their earthly bearer of the Gospel. So many I have met give response of those who go to their aid and of a sojourn, find their way back home to God.” expression to the courage needed to move seemingly complex fear about the arrival of At Christmas we reflected on Jesus’ birth in a forward amid the risks, tensions, vulnerabilities strangers. stable in Bethlehem, followed by the flight into and sufferings. We in Europe are witnessing a movement of Egypt as a refugee from violence and life- Christians played a significant role in the displaced peoples of a proportion we perhaps threatening danger. formulation of human rights charters and their could never have imagined. Why do people God migrates into a world that is poor and subsequent incorporation into law. It is vital leave everything that is familiar to them and divided because it is precisely in history’s that these are not put at risk. flee? darkest place that God can reveal hope to all A theology of migration is a way of speaking A passage in Hebrews states: “Continue to love who experience pain, rejection and alienation. about the significance of the incarnation in each other like brothers and sisters and The parallels with those seeking asylum are light of the issues of contemporary society and remember always to welcome the stranger, for compelling. the injustices of the current global economy. by doing this some people have entertained They too leave their homelands, undergo The incarnation has much to say about a God angels without knowing it”. The gifts we bear dangerous journeys and take up residence in a who crosses borders in order to forge new enrich us and, therefore, the gifts the stranger foreign land which not only entails emptying relationships and the challenge to all human brings to our midst enrich us deeply and themselves but radically surrendering beings to do the same. It is good to have a profoundly. everything they own without any assurance vision of a society where all are truly valued. It Migration is not only a social reality but also a that what they lose will come back to them. is also our task to ensure that we become a way of thinking about God and what it means Misunderstandings and injustice occur when country rooted in both justice and compassion to be human in the world. Daniel Groody, a refugees are perceived as matters of national for the most vulnerable and exploited of our professor of Theology at Notre Dame University security rather than responses to human citizens. in the USA, writes: “No aspect of a theology of insecurity and as social threats rather than as Barbara Hungin migration is more fundamental, nor more neighbours. February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 13

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A monthly Mass for young adults returns with new strengthened my friendship group, and has also given dates for 2016. me the opportunity to meet new people and build Last year, MYMission hosted young adults aged 18-to- new friendships with those of a common faith." – Liz 30 for a monthly Mass in the Chapel at Mission House. Jayasuriya From February 7 2016, young adults are invited to join Please see the poster for more details or contact Dom their peers for Mass at 4pm, followed by a simple Finn at [email protected] meal. This monthly Mass provides a chance for young adults to pray and socialise together. Here’s what two of those who have attended our Masses say about the experience… Lourdes Helpers’ "While I enjoy attending Mass in my parish, I do feel there is a growing need for young Catholic adults to be able to share in their faith together. The Masses for Formation Day young adults, put on by the Mission team, are a great way to express and explore your faith with like-minded people. Regular attendees range from students and All Lourdes helpers are asked to attend a young professionals and there is an opportunity to mandatory Formation Day at Trinity Catholic socialise afterwards. Everyone is made to feel very College in Middlesbrough on Saturday April 30. welcome, from those active in their faith to others who Registration is at 10am to 10.30am, with Mass at are returning or maybe just curious about the Catholic 3pm. The day will include training. Church.” – Alex Bury *There is also a handmaids’ meeting at St Mary’s "It’s not often that I see other people around my age Cathedral in Middlesbrough on Saturday February at Mass, so it’s been a really refreshing experience to 27. The meeting follows a Mass at 2pm, which be able to celebrate Mass with young people. everyone is invited to attend. Celebrating Mass together has undoubtedly FUNERAL DIRECTORS MICHAEL V REA INDEPENDENT RC FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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10.30 am for 11.00 am - 3.30 pm ‘Lourdes: Gateway 6.00 pm Latin Mass in the traditional form at Sacred BISHOP TERENCE PATRICK DRAINEY of Mercy’ - a Day of Reflection in the Jubilee Year of Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar, TS10 1SH ENGAGEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2016 Mercy and HCPT’s Diamond Jubilee, to be held at 6.00 pm Mass in the Malayalam language at St 2 Celebrates Mass with Ampleforth & Thicket Priory Carmelite Monastery, Thorganby near Joseph’s Church, Marton Road, Middlesbrough. York. Speakers: Fr Antony Lester OCarm and Johan Contact Tel: (01642) 818203 for further details District Catenian Association at All Bergström-Allen TOC. Please bring a packed lunch. 6.00 pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction in the Saints, Hovingham 7.00 pm Recommended donation £15.00 per person. Contact: traditional form at St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe 3 Attends Diocesan Trustee Board Johan Bergström-Allen, Tel: (01904) 411521 or E-mail: Place, York, YO1 7EF [email protected] to register ahead of the meeting at Curial Office, event (advised) or for further information 15 Monday Middlesbrough 10.30 am 2.00 pm Pilgrimage for Life to the Lady Chapel, 7.30 pm The York Newman Circle presents a Talk by Mount Grace, Osmotherley. Meet at the first Station Fr John Farrell OP, Prior Provincial of the English 4 Attends CSAN meeting, Romero of the Cross at 2.00 pm to pray for Life and an end Province of the Order of Friars Preachers, entitled House, London 12 noon to our abortion culture. Concludes with Vigil Mass of ‘What is it to be a Christian? Using some New 6 & 7 Parish Visitation at St Bernadette’s, Sunday at 4.00 pm. All welcome. Contact: Patricia Testament texts to start a conversation’ at The Bar Sammon, Tel: 07747 698553 or 0113 258 2745 or E- Convent, Blossom Street, York. Contact: Judith Nunthorpe All weekend mail: [email protected] for further Smeaton, Tel: (01904) 704525 or E-mail: 8 Attends meeting with Vice Chancellor details [email protected] for further details of Durham University 1.00 pm 7 Sunday 15 - 17 Monday - Wednesday 10 Ash Wednesday Mass at St Mary’s 12.00 pm Sung Latin Mass in the traditional form at National Conference for Rural Catholics at The Old Cathedral 7.00 pm St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF Lodge Hotel, Old Maltongate, Malton, YO17 7EG. 11 Celebrates Mass with Catenian 4.00 pm Young Adults’ Mass for young adults aged Contact: Fr Robert Miller, Tel: (01747) 870228, E- 18-30 followed by a simple meal at The Chapel, mail: [email protected] or visit Association, Thistle Hotel, Mission House, St Thomas More, Kirkham Row, www.ruralcatholics.org.uk for further details Middlesbrough 6.00 pm Beechwood, Middlesbrough, TS4 3EE. Contact Tel: 14 Rite of Election, St Mary’s Cathedral, (01642) 529102 or E-mail: 17 Wednesday [email protected] for further details The Ebor Lecture in York St John University, York, due Middlesbrough 3.00 pm 6.00 pm Latin Mass in the traditional form at Sacred to have been delivered by Colonel Bob Stewart DSO, 16 Attends meeting of Bishop’s Council, Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar, TS10 1SH MP, has been postponed until 22 April Curial Office, Middlesbrough 11.00 am 6.00 pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction in the 7.00 pm The Knights of St Columba, Hull Council 45, traditional form at St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe meet at St Charles Borromeo Church, Jarratt Street, 18 Gives a talk as part of Lent Course Place, York, YO1 7EF Hull 2016 at York Minster 8.00 pm 19 Attends Caritas meeting at Eccleston 8 Monday 18 Thursday 7.30 pm Justice & Peace meet at St Bede’s Pastoral 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm ‘What makes the Fourth Gospel Square, London 11.30 am Centre, Blossom Street, York. Contact: Nan Saeki, feel “different?” - Setting the Scene’ led by Sr 20 & 21 Parish Visitation at St Mary’s Tel: (01904) 783621 for further details Patricia Harriss CJ at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Cathedral, Middlesbrough Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 9 Tuesday for further details All weekend 12.45 pm Hull and District Catholic Women’s 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm ‘Exploring Prayer’ led by Lenore 24 Attends Joint Study Day with Diocese Luncheon Club meet at the Kingston Theatre Hotel, Hill, Jill Solich, Sue Tite, Sr Agnese CJ and Sr Cecilia of York on Laudato Si’ at York 9.00 am Hull when Peter Nendick will speak about ‘A day in CJ at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York. the life of the Lord Mayor’s Beadle’ Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 for further details 27 & 28 Parish Visitation at Our Lady of 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm ASCENT Group, York West meet at Lourdes, Hessle All weekend Our Lady’s, Acomb, York in the Fr Kelly Room 19 Friday 7.30 pm The Knights of St Columba, Council 95, meet 12 noon Lenten Station Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, at the Council Chambers, English Martyrs Hall, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, led by Fr Philip 2 Tuesday Dalton Terrace, York Cunnah, to be followed by a ‘Lenten Lunch’ in the The Knights of St Columba, Council 29, 7.00 pm Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross from 11.15 am. meet at St Mary’s Cathedral, Dalby Way, Coulby 10 Wednesday All welcome Newham, Middlesbrough commencing with Mass in 10.30 am The ASCENT Group at Our Lady of Lourdes, 7.30 pm Aquinas Reading Group in the upper room the Cathedral Chapel Hessle meet after the Morning Mass at St Wilfrid’s, York. A guided reading of the Summa 10.30 am The ASCENT Group at St Leonard and St Theologiae. Contact: Steve Evans, Tel: 07800 697975 3 Wednesday Mary, Malton will meet or E-mail: [email protected] Further 6.30 pm Latin Mass at the Church of St Charles, 2.30 pm Prayer Group (second Wednesday of month) details at http://readingthesumma.blogspot.com/ Jarratt Street, Hull, HU1 3HB at The John Paul Centre, 55 Grange Road, Evening (time tbc) The Our Lady’s/English Martyrs, The Secular Franciscan Order meets every 6.30 pm Middlesbrough. New members welcome York, Lent Bible Study Group will meet. Contact: first Wednesday of the month at More House, Lukasz Druzic, Tel: 07540 981429 for further details Heslington, York. Contact: Mrs Lyn Bradbury OFS, Tel: 11 Thursday including timing and venue (01904) 470041 for further details 10.30 am - 3.30 pm ‘The Word and the Mystic - Scriptural insights from Meister Eckhart’ led by 20 Saturday 5 Friday Anthony Finnerty at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 7.30 pm Sacred Heart Parish Dance (Tony Ford) at Dates of events and articles for inclusion in the Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 the Erimus Club, Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough, March issue of Voice must be received by today for further details TS5 6JB. Tickets from Eddie White, Tel: (01642) 10.30 am - 4.00 pm ‘Just Write It’ led by Margaret 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm ‘Exploring Prayer’ led by Lenore 860227 (Marji) McAllister at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Hill, Jill Solich, Sue Tite, Sr Agnese CJ and Sr Cecilia Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 CJ at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York. 21 Sunday for further details Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 for further details 12.00 pm Sung Latin Mass in the traditional form at First Friday Life Prayer Group meets at St 7.00 pm St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF Anthony’s Parish Church, Beverley Road, Hull. 12 Friday 3.00 pm Middlesbrough Catholic Fellowship Mass at Contact Frances, Tel: (01482) 574486 for further 12 noon Lenten Station Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, St Joseph, Stokesley, Middlesbrough details Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, led by Fr Patrick 6.00 pm Latin Mass in the traditional form at Sacred Hartnett, to be followed by a ‘Lenten Lunch’ in the Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar, TS10 1SH 6 Saturday Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross from 11.15 am. 6.00 pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction in the ‘Receptive Ecumenism and the 10.00 am - 3.15 pm All welcome traditional form at St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Local Church’ - discussion and workshops on the 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets Place, York, YO1 7EF ecumenical lessons drawn from the Local Receptive at St Anthony’s Parish Church, Beverley Road, Hull. Ecumenism Project undertaken by Durham University. Contact: John, Tel: (01759) 380415 for further details 23 Tuesday A gathering jointly sponsored by NECAT (North East 7.30 pm Medjugorje Evening at The John Paul Centre, 10.00 am - 3.30 pm ‘Three Score Years - and Then?’ Churches Acting Together) and Durham University’s 55 Grange Road, Middlesbrough - Rosary, Holy Mass, led by Ann Morisy at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Centre for Catholic Studies, to be held at St Talk, Witness. Contact: Marie Bedingfield, Tel: Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth Village, Co Durham. (01642) 530739 for further details for further details Speakers: Dr Marcus Pound and Prof Paul D Murray Evening (time tbc) The Our Lady’s/English Martyrs, (Durham University). Cost: £5.00 including buffet and York, Lent Bible Study Group will meet. Contact: 24 Wednesday refreshments. Anyone wishing to attend must Lukasz Druzic, Tel: 07540 981429 for further details 10.00 am for 10.30 am - 3.30 pm ‘A Call to Care: To advertise please contact register in advance by sending a cheque for £5.00 including timing and venue Responding to the Challenge of Pope Francis’ payable to ‘Durham University, Centre for Catholic Caroline at CathCom on Encyclical Laudato Si’’ - Ecumenical Study Day Studies’ to Dr Pound at CCS, Abbey House, Palace 14 Sunday organised by the Diocese of Middlesbrough, Diocese 01223 969506 Green, Durham, DH1 3RS. Contact Tel: 0191 334 1656 12.00 pm Sung Latin Mass in the traditional form at of York and York & Hull Methodist District, to be or E-mail: [email protected] for further or email St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF held at Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, details [email protected] 3.00 pm Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral, York, YO1 8NQ. Cost: £10.00. Drinks provided, please Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough bring own lunch. Closing date for bookings is 2 February 2016 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 15

February 2016. See separate article in the ‘Catholic 26 - 28 Friday - Sunday 12 noon Lenten Station Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Voice’ or E-mail: adultformation@dioceseof ‘Seize the Day’ - Lent Retreat led by Fr Kevin Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, led by Bishop middlesbrough.co.uk or derekturnham@dioceseof Hayden. Contact the Hospitality Office, Ampleforth Terence Patrick Drainey, to be followed by a ‘Lenten middlesbrough.co.uk for further details Abbey, Tel: (01439) 766486 for further details Lunch’ in the Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross 12.45 pm - 3.00 pm ASCENT Group, York Central from 11.15 am. All welcome meets at St Wilfrid’s, York in the Upper Room after 27 Saturday 7.00 pm First Friday Life Prayer Group meets at St the 12.10 pm Mass 2.00 pm Lourdes Handmaids meeting at St Mary’s Anthony’s Parish Church, Beverley Road, Hull. 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm ‘Julian Gatherings’ led Rev Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. The Contact Frances, Tel: (01482) 574486 for further Gwynne Wright at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom meeting follows a Mass at 2.00 pm, which everyone details Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 for further is invited to attend Evening (time tbc) The Our Lady’s/English Martyrs, details York, Lent Bible Study Group will meet. Contact: 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm The Cleveland Newman Circle 28 Sunday Lukasz Druzic, Tel: 07540 981429 for further details presents a Talk by Professor Karen Kilby, Bede March issue of Catholic Voice available including timing and venue Professor of Catholic Theology at Durham University 12.00 pm Sung Latin Mass in the traditional form at entitled ‘Love and Suffering - views from Julian of St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF 5 Saturday Norwich and Hans Urs von Balthasar’ in the 6.00 pm Latin Mass in the traditional form at Sacred 7.30 am - 9.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - Cathedral Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar, TS10 1SH Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough. Coffee/tea from 7.30 pm. Contact 6.00 pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction in the Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. Confessions will be Tel: (01642) 645732 or E-mail: [email protected] traditional form at St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe paused at 9.15 am and begin again at 9.45 am. for further details. All are welcome Place, York, YO1 7EF Confessions will pause again at 6.15 pm and resume after the 6.30 pm Mass 25 Thursday FIRST WEEK OF MARCH: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm ‘What makes the Fourth Gospel Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Wilfrid’s, York feel “different?” - Signs and Sacraments’ led by Sr 1 Tuesday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - Patricia Harriss CJ at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm ‘I led them with Cords of Human Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Charles Borromeo, Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 Kindness’ led by Jill Solich at St Bede’s Pastoral Hull for further details Centre, Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: (01904) 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm ‘On Sen’ - Joint CSTP and Ushaw 464900 for further details Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Peter’s, Lecture in the Exhibition Lecture Theatre, Ushaw 7.00 pm The Knights of St Columba, Council 29, Scarborough College, Durham, to be delivered by Prof Stuart meet at St Mary’s Cathedral, Dalby Way, Coulby 2.00 pm Pilgrimage for Life to the Lady Chapel, Corbridge, Dr Mark Hayes, Dr Augusto Zampini Newham, Middlesbrough commencing with Mass in Mount Grace, Osmotherley. Meet at the first Station Davies and Dr Severine Deneulin, organised by the the Cathedral Chapel of the Cross at 2.00 pm to pray for Life and an end Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies. Pre- to our abortion culture. Concludes with Vigil Mass of seminar drinks reception is offered from 5.30 pm. All 2 Wednesday Sunday at 4.00 pm. All welcome. Contact: Patricia lectures are free but you must register for your free 6.30 pm Latin Mass at the Church of St Charles, Sammon, Tel: 07747 698553 or 0113 258 2745 or E- ticket. Contact E-mail: [email protected] for Jarratt Street, Hull, HU1 3HB mail: [email protected] for further further details 6.30 pm The Secular Franciscan Order meets every details 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm The Pastoral Support Group for first Wednesday of the month at More House, 6.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - Mass for the Year carers especially of people with mental ill health Heslington, York. Contact: Mrs Lyn Bradbury OFS, Tel: of Mercy at St Wilfrid’s, York which will be followed meets in Middlesbrough. Contact: Margaret Jones, (01904) 470041 for further details by a vigil of prayer led by the young people Tel: (01642) 865668 for venue and other details 3 Thursday 6 Sunday 26 Friday 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm ‘Exploring Prayer’ led by Lenore 12.00 pm Sung Latin Mass in the traditional form at Dates of events and articles for inclusion in the April Hill, Jill Solich, Sue Tite, Sr Agnese CJ and Sr Cecilia St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF issue of Voice must be received by today. Please CJ at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York. 4.00 pm Young Adults’ Mass for young adults aged note the earlier date Contact Tel: (01904) 464900 for further details 18-30 followed by a simple meal at The Chapel, 12 noon Lenten Station Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Mission House, St Thomas More, Kirkham Row, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, led by Mgr Gerard 4 Friday Beechwood, Middlesbrough, TS4 3EE. Contact Tel: Robinson, to be followed by a ‘Lenten Lunch’ in the 7.45 am - 9.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - (01642) 529102 or E-mail: Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross from 11.15 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Mary’s Cathedral, [email protected] for further details All welcome Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. Confessions will be 6.00 pm Latin Mass in the traditional form at Sacred 7.00 pm Medjugorje Prayer Group meets at St paused at 11.45 am and will resume again after the Heart Church, Lobster Road, Redcar, TS10 1SH Anthony’s Church, Beverley Road, Hull. Everyone Midday Mass 6.00 pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction in the welcome. Contact: Pat, Tel: (01482) 802483 for 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - traditional form at St Wilfrid’s Church, Duncombe further details Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Charles Borromeo, Place, York, YO1 7EF Evening (time tbc) The Our Lady’s/English Martyrs, Hull York, Lent Bible Study Group will meet. Contact: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ - Lukasz Druzic, Tel: 07540 981429 for further details Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Peter’s, including timing and venue Scarborough

ADVANCE NOTICES: 16 March: 7.00 pm, ‘The Possibilities and Problems Catherine de Hueck Doherty. We are an international of Peace on Earth: The United Nations, International community made up of about 200 laymen, 7 March: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, ‘Art and the Lived Law and National Interests’ - Ebor Lecture in York St laywomen and priests who take permanent Gospel’ led by Gero McLoughlin SJ at St Bede’s John University, York, to be delivered by Professor promises of poverty, chastity and obedience. Pastoral Centre, Blossom Street, York. Contact Tel: Nigel Biggar, Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral We are a Pastoral Centre of hospitality and prayer, (01904) 464900 for further details Theology, Christ Church Oxford. Visit and you are more than welcome to join us for our 9 March: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm, ‘British Catholics and www.yorksj.ac.uk/eborlectures for details on how to daily prayers, a cup of tea, a retreat, counsel, our the British monarchy from 1689 to 2012’ - Ushaw book online or in writing, or contact the Ebor various talks, ecumenical services. Advisable to Lecture in the Exhibition Lecture Theatre, Ushaw Lectures Co-ordinator, Tel: (01904) 876474 or E- telephone first. College, Durham, to be delivered by Prof Philip mail: [email protected] for further details The Pastoral Centre is in Thorpe Lane, Robin Hood’s Williamson, Durham University, part of the Ushaw 18 March: 12 noon, Lenten Station Mass at St Bay, North Yorkshire. Lecture Series organised by the Durham University’s Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Contact: Tel: (01947) 880169 or e-mail: Centre for Catholic Studies. The event is preceded led by Fr Paul Farrer, to be followed by a ‘Lenten [email protected] by a Mass of Thanksgiving in St Cuthbert’s Chapel Lunch’ in the Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross at 5.00 pm with a pre-seminar drinks reception from 11.15 am. All welcome ST BEDE’S PASTORAL CENTRE offered from 5.30 pm, lecture commences at 6.00 22 March: 12 noon, Chrism Mass at St Mary’s Mondays pm. All lectures are free but you must register for Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. All 7.30 pm City Prayer Group your free ticket. Contact: Dr Marcus Pound, Tel: 0191 welcome Wednesdays 334 1656 or E-mail: [email protected] for 23 March: 7.00 pm, Reconciliation Service at St 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm Christian Meditation further details Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. 11 March: 12 noon, Lenten Station Mass at St Mary’s All welcome The Pastoral Centre is in Blossom Street, York. Cathedral, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, led by Contact: Tel: (01904) 464900 or e-mail: Mgr Gerard Dasey, to be followed by a ‘Lenten MADONNA HOUSE PASTORAL CENTRE [email protected] Lunch’ in the Cathedral Hall. Stations of the Cross The Madonna House Community is one of the new from 11.15 am. All welcome ecclesial communities in the Church, founded by

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