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Sunday, July 5, 2009 — 14TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME

WEEKLY OFFERING came to: £1695.36

yOUNG PEOPLE MAKE A SPLASH ON BEACHWALK!

The Youth Cabinet's annual Charity Summer Beachwalk proved a huge success on Thursday, July 2 as over 50 people made the trek from Marske to Saltburn on a bright, windy and cold evening. The walk started at 6.15 pm from the stray car park and finished at the pier in Saltburn at 7.45 pm. The time in between was spent either splashing around in the water, kicking a football along the sands or just quietly walking to the pier. A dozen adults took up the Youth Leaders offer to join the young people on the walk and they all enjoyed themselves. After reaching the pier the group made their way up to the town were a bag of chips and tin of coke was bought for everyone. All the money raised from the walk will go to the Lourdes Sick Fund. Our picture above shows some of our young people splashing about for the camera while the picture below shows the whole group a the top of the cliff railway.

SEA SUNDAY - JULY 12
Today is a day to remember and pray for all who make a living from the sea. There will be a retiring collection NEXT weekend for the work of the Apostleship of the Sea.

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
The AoS was founded in 1922 and provides pastoral outreach from the Catholic Church to all seafarers. The Apostleship of the Sea is often known as ‘Stella Maris - Our Lady Star of the Sea. (Watch out for photos of the Holy Island Pilgrimage).

ASYLUM SEEKERS’ SANCTUARY MARCH
Takes place on Thursday, 9 July, 10 am - 3 pm, from Middlesbrough to Stockton. Meet at Trinity Church, North Ormesby. See poster for details. RECENT REFUGEE MASS AT ST. ANDREW'S

A GREAT DAY ON OUR LIGHTWATER VALLEY TRIP

A great day was had by all who went on the Parish Family Day out to Lightwater Valley on Saturday, June 14. And while it poured with rain for most of the day on Teesside, the weather was far better over in Ripon were the sun shone for most of the day. Families and youth club members, 55 people in total, made the trip to the theme park leaving at 9am and returning to Teesville at 6.30 pm. It has to be said that Maria Trainor and Paul Terry are now officially the 'coolest' adults in the parish after they accompanied some of our young people on The Ultimate roller coaster and lived to tell the tale!

FUTURE OF ST PETER’S COLLEGE
Public Meeting Monday 6 July in St Andrews Church, 7pm regarding strategy to prevent the closure of St Peter’s Catholic College. Please come along. There is a Cabinet Meeting in Tuesday 7th July at 10 am here at the Town Hall. There will be a dignified demonstration outside the Town Hall (opposite St. Andrew’s Church) again your support is needed, so come along. The Press have been invited.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME
Order your group photograph of the First Holy Communion; list at the back of church - see Paul Terry.

POSTGATE RALLY - TODAY
At Egton Bridge 5 July. Coach leaves St Andrew’s at 1 pm then on to Whitby . Cost £10. See Cath Coyle.

REVIEW MEETING 
of First Confession & First Holy Communion for all catechists and staff on Tuesday 7 July 4 pm at presbytery.

SPRINGBOARD DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENT
At Ampleforth on Sunday 12 July 11.30 am - 4.30 pm (approx). Starts at noon with Youth Mass followed by swimming, art & crafts; football etc; BBQ and Disco. See Paul Terry if you would like to go. 300 – 400 young people gather for this event.

FIRST REFUGEE MASS FOR ST. ANDREW'S


People of all nationalities joined with St. Andrew's parishoners for a Refugee Mass at St. Andrew's Church, Teesville, on Saturday, June 13 at the 6.30 pm parish Mass. The Mass was organised by Refugee Charity Justice First to draw awareness to the plight of refugees in this area. Drummers from the Congo sang their version of the Gloria in their own language while the second reading was read in French. The prayers of the faithful were said by various people in their own language and then translated into English. Refreshments were served in the hall afterwards. Our picture above shows the entrance procession with two refugees carrying symbols and Parish Priest Fr. Edmond Gubbins carrying the Paschal Candle, our symbol of hope while our picture below shows representatives of Justice first with some of the refugees and Fr. Gubbins and Deacon Pat Thomas after the Mass.

NOTE OF THANKS FROM SISTER CECILIA
“A big thank you to clergy, parishioners and staff and children in schools for Masses, prayers, cards and good wishes for my recovery. Your love and concern has deeply touched me. A Mass has been offered for all your intentions for God’s blessing on you”

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
This will take place this Tuesday, 7 July in the upstairs parish meeting room at 7 pm (not 6.30 pm)

RUBY WEDDING CONGRATULATION!
To Allen and Angel Purvis of South Bank on their 40th Wedding Anniversary. They will be renewing their vows at the 9.30 am Mass at St Andrew’s.

LOURDES 2009

The St. Andrew's parish banner is carried proudly by parishoners on pilgrimage in Lourdes as they gather for one of the many processions held during the week. The pilgrims arrived home on Saturday, May 30 after a very successful week at the Marion shrine. We gave the camera to Gladys Galloway to record the pilgrimage for us. More of her images can be seen HERE.

THE LOURDES REUNION /FUNDRAISER
Friday 10 July 7.30 pm to midnight at Marton Hotel & Country Club. Tickets £5. See poster for details. (Bring photos)

FAMILY JOY AT SONS FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

A proud family are pictured in front of the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 7 after their son took the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

SIX YOUNG PEOPLE COMMISSIONED
AS READERS OF THE WORD BY BISHOP

Six young people from St. Andrew's Parish travelled to York on Saturday, May 10 to be commissioned as Readers of the Word by Bishope Terence Drainey. They are pictured with the Bishop after the commissioning Mass. They will each be presented with their faculty's by parish priest, Canon Edmond Gubbins shortly.

MAY PROCESSION


The Legion of Mary organised the 12th Annunal May procession which took place at St. Andrew's Church, Teesville on Sunday, May 3rd. Students from the 3 parish schools attended the event and The statue of Mary was crowned by pupils from St. Margaret Clitherow's School, South Bank. Refreshments were served afterwards in the hall.

ST PETER’S COLLEGE PTA
The a pie and pea bingo evening arranged for Wednesday 8th July in St Andrews Church Hall has been cancelled.

MOUNT GRACE PILGRIMAGE
A Pilgrimage Reparation and Consecration will take place at Mount Grace on Saturday 11 July. See poster in the porch for more details

RECENT BABTISMS

Anthony and Sarah Johnstone are pictured with Godparents Louise Whitfield, Amy Tait, Joseph Tait and Matthew Tait at the Baptism of their daughter at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday, June 7.

Joseph Norman Spencer and Kaleigh Annette Jeffries are pictured with God parents, Sister Maria Varley and Parish Priest Canon Edmond Gubbins at the Baptism of their daughter in St. Andrew's Church on Saturday, April 25.

Pictured after their daughter's Baptism on Saturday, May 3 at St. Andrew's Church, Teesville are Robert Ward and Donna Reed.

Paul Shell and Grin Cavanagh are pictured with God Parents, relatives and Fr. Edmond Gubbins at the Baptism of the their daughter at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday, May 3.

CHANCY BROTHERS CHARITY CONCERT RAISES £2773

The recent Chancy Brothers Charity concert raised the magnificent total of £2773 which will be split between 4 charities, Justice First, SAMM (Survivors Against Murder & Manslaughter), Barnardo's and The Helen Project.

People flocked to St. Andrew's Parish Hall from across the northern vicariate on Friday, April 2, 2009 to watch the band perform their Grand Charity Night Concert in the biggest social event the parish has seen for years.

The four singing priests, all from Ireland, received an almighty cheer when compere for the evening, Fr. John Paul Leonard introduced them and shouts for an encore filled the hall after their performance. Fr. Gubbins quipped: "We were hoping you would say that."

They formed a 'tribute' band to the famous 60's group The Clancy Brothers and call themselves The 'Chancy' Brothers because they never know how things will turn out. The band is made up of St. Joseph's Parish Priest Fr. Pat Keogh; Canon Dan Speight, Parish Priest from Christ The King, Thornaby; St. Andrew's Parish Priest Canon Edmond Gubbins who is the lead singer and Deacon Pat Thomas also from St. Andrew's.

10 other acts also performed at the concert and dancers from St. Mary's Primary School in Grangetown set the tone for the night when they opened the show with a very colourful and energetic display. Also performing were singer Bernie Johnson; African Drums from the Congolese Family; Phil Bage, Meryl and Max; West Side Girls Elizabeth and Michaela; Tai Chi from Terry Doyle; Juggler Tom Rolph; Catherine O'Brien and Karen; Mr. Brodie and Sons and Phil Bage and his band finished the evening with a rock & roll medley. And making sure everything linked together was St. Clare's Parish Priest Fr. John Paul Leonard who was a very able compere. MORE PICTURES

EASTER SUNDAY YOUTH MASS

48 young people took an active part in a very busy Easter Sunday Youth Mass. It was a spectacular sight to see 30 children lead the entrance procession behind a colourful banner which declared that Christ is Risen. The banner was created for the youth Mass by cabinet member Hannah Terry. Each child carried a bunch of daffodils which were taken to our sick and housebound at the end of Mass as an Easter gift from the parish Youth Cabinet. The flowers were taken by our Eucharistic Ministers. The Mass was the culmination of the preparation the Youth Cabinet had provided for the parish during the six weeks of Lent. These were The Voices of The Passion, the Youth Holy Hour and the Youth Stations of Light. During the Mass a seven year old boy was baptised (child protection laws prevent us from publishing any names). Fr. Gubbins told the family and congregation that it was a great day to get baptised. He then invited all the children to the front to give them a good view of the proceedings. Also attending the Mass were 18 seafarers from the Phillipines whose ship was docked in Teesport. Fr. Gubbins welcomed the seafarers publicly before the start of the Mass. They are pictured below on the Sanctuary of St. Andrew's.

ANDREW IS BROUGHT INTO THE cATHOLIC CHURCH

Andrew Wilson was brought into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11 at St. Andrew's Church. He was baptised and also received the sacrament of confirmation choosing Peter as his Saints name. Andrew completed the RCIA course held on a Thursday in St. Andrew's Hall. He is pictured after the vigil in front of the Easter Garden in St. Andrew's church. MORE PICTURES   RITE OF ELECTION

GOOD FRIDAY CROSS CARRIED TO TOP OF HILLS

Fr. Simon Broughton led parishoners from the Cathedral & St. Andrew's parishes on a Good Friday family trek to the top of Eston Hills. People took it in turns to carry a cross to the Nab and lead the Stations of the Cross on the way. MORE PICTURES.

A GOLDEN TIME FOR BERT & BARBARA!

Bert and Barbara Keen were married on March 30, 1959 and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Monday. The couple, who were married at Corpus Christi Church, Middlesbrough are pictured after the morning Mass at St. Andrew's with Parish Priest Fr. Edmond Gubbins and Deacon Pat Thomas. Fr. Gubbins congratulated Bert & Barbara on their milestone achievement on behalf of the parish.

FAMILY FAST DAY HUNGER LUNCH
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009

CAFOD'S Family Fast Day was marked by St. Andrew's Parish with the parish Mass followed by a hunger lunch in the parish hall on Friday, March 6. Parishoners who attended the lunch were provided with a bowl of hot soup and a bread roll in exchange for a donation to Cafod. £100 was raised. Our picture shows the soup being prepared before hand by parishoners Gladys Galloway, Cath Coyle and Margaritte Cockett. MORE PICTURES

ANDREW'S RITE OF ELECTION

Parish RCIA candidate Andrew Wilson attended the Rite of Election at the Cathedral in Coulby Newham on Sunday, March 1. The Service was celebrated by Bishop Terence Drainey and was Andrew's latest step in his journey to becoming a Catholic. Andrew was accompanied by his mother and the members of the parish RCIA support team. He will be brought into the church at the Easter Vigil on April 11. Andrew is the grandson of Cliff Wilson who is well remembered for his trips to Lourdes.

FORMER ST. GREGORY'S CHURCH IS NEW
HOME FOR SALVATION ARMY IN ESTON

THE Salvation Army has made its new home in the former St. Gregory’s Church building in Eston, which was part of St. Andrew’s Parish, Teesville.

The building had undergone a £40,000 refurbishment before the official opening on Saturday, January 10, 2009.

St. Andrew’s Parish Priest, Very Rev. Canon Edmond Gubbins, told approximately 200 people that there was genuine joy that the Salvation Army had inherited the building. “We want to continue to offer our support and solidarity to you here,” he added.

Salvation Army Captain Gary Chaundy said: “What we have here is something exciting and new. We thank the Catholic Church for allowing us to expand our vision here in this wonderful building.”

The Salvation Army has taken the building on a ten year lease from the diocese.

YOUTH NEWS

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
(formerly Child Protection)
Safeguarding is the new name for Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults. Because this is now a very big issue in the diocese and the country, Fr. Gubbins has decided to extend the membership of the team from two members to five to reflect it. The new parish team is now consists of Patricia McClurey (Team Leader), Deacon Pat Thomas, Paul Terry, Trish Millington, Kath Kelly.
The team have the full responsibility to ensure that all people dealing with children and vulnerable adults are police checked and that Diocsean Safeguarding guidelines are followed and adhered to. Their names are also at the back of each of our churches and in the parish newsletter every week.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASS OF 2009

The enrolment Masses for children wishing to take their First Holy Communion took place on Sunday, Januray 18. 45 children are eligible from the two schools, so because of the high number in the class of 2009 it was decided to split the group into two, with children from St. Margaret Clitherow's (pictured top) attending the 9.30 am Mass and children and families from St. Mary's attending St. Anne's. The children started their course when they will met catechists for the first time. There is a register in each church for the children to sign each weekend to say they have been to Mass. As always it is a school/parish/family combination.

ST. MARGARET CLITHEROW'S OFSTED REPORT
READ THE FULL INSPECTION REPORT
A MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL

PARISH DANCE

MASS OF BLESSING OF BABIES

Families who had their babies and children baptised in St. Andrew's Parish during 2008 were invited back to the 6.30 pm Mass last Saturday for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During the Mass the families were invited onto the steps of the sanctuary for a blessing and a renewal of baptismal promises. Our picture shows the families who accepted the invitation together with members of the Baptismal team.

PRAYER INTENTION BOOK
Add your intentions to the book each week. Sister Anne will pray for them before the Blessed Sacrament.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT JOINING A CREDIT UNION?
A Credit Union is a profit sharing, financial cooperative owned and controlled by its members. The main aims of a credit union are:

to encourage its members to save regularly;

to provide loans to members at low rates of interest;

to provide members with help and support on managing their finances.

Credit Unions are located at the Neighbourhood Centre, South Bank Mondays 9.30 am - 11.30 am & 6pm - 7 pm; at South Bank Women’s Centre on Fridays 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm; at Grangetown Martindale Centre, Clynes Road on Thursday at 11.30 pm and Grangetown Library on Thursdays 12 noon - 2 pm; at Whale Hill Community Centre on Monday 4 pm - 5 pm. Telephone 07967758445 or 07973952494. See notice in the porch.

CULTURE OF VOCATIONS - PRAY THE ROSARY
There are Rosary prayer cards for Vocations freely available in the porch and I urge you to take one. This parish has a tremendous heritage of producing priests and religious. As a diocese we are encouraged to pray regularly for vocations and particularly to pray the Rosary. With prayer, everything is possible.

PARISH TOTE
The Parish Tote is a painless way of raising funds for the parish and at the same time, an opportunity to win some money. You can play for as little as 20p per week. To maintain the present prize money we need 20 more people to join. Will you help?

300 CLUB RESULTS FOR MAY