The St Barnabas Society

An appeal will be made for the work of The St Barnabas Society at the Masses on the weekend of the 24th/25th March. The St Barnabas Society, a registered charity, operates in Great Britain and Ireland and exists to provide pastoral and financial help on behalf of the whole Catholic community to former clergy ministers and religious from other churches, who live in Great Britain and Ireland, and...
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Thank You

Many thanks to all the kind and generous people who have sent clothes, presents and food items in response to our newsletter appeal on behalf of an asylum seeker who is homeless with a family with no financial support. She has asked us to convey her gratitude and has promised to pray for us all at St.Clare’s. She is sharing a house with friends and sleeps on a hard floor on a mattress. If...
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Help urgently needed for young mum

Help is urgently sought for a young, pregnant Congolese woman and her 18 month old son. This lady is not receiving any financial support and needs clothes for her son and baby clothes as well as the usual things a baby needs. She has nothing and is staying with a friend. So if you can provide any help to this young woman, please contact Barbara Morris on 277358, Gerry Butterfield on 593698,...
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Christmas Flowers

Next weekend there will be a second collection for Christmas Flowers.
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Catenian Raffle for MYMission

Each year the President of the Catenians local circle chooses a charity or good cause to support. This year he has chosen MYMission (the Middlesbrough Youth Mission). MYMission is a development proposed by Bishop John, endorsed by Bishop Terry and led by Fr Paul Farrer. MYMission relies on donations/fundraising (eg The Walney Island to Whitby bike ride for which many parishioners sponsored Phil...
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Christmas Shoe Boxes

Thanks to all who have contributed in any way to our recent appeal to provide Christmas boxes for the seafarers. Because of your continued generosity 36 lucky seafarers will receive a surprise Christmas Present. Many thanks to all.
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Phil’s Fantastic Feet (and big heart)

Phil Snowden, who recently ran in support of our parish organ fund and Zoë’s Place, will be running again this time in the Jolly Holly Trail Race on 27th December in Ripon. Phil will be supporting the Catholic Handicapped Fellowship. He will be very grateful to anyone who would like to sponsor him. There is a form at back of church.
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CAUSE Hamper Campaign

The CAUSE (Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils) Christmas Hamper Campaign takes place each year across our diocese, supporting families in need. Any contributions of food/gifts/money can be left at St Clare’s School (as they have ‘adopted’ some families) or given to Gerry Butterfield. Further details from Pat McBride on 01642 310854.
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