Groups within the Parish
We have a wide range of groups within the parish, providing for spiritual needs, promoting social justice, having fun, supporting people in need, and helping to look after the church and grounds.
Art
Group
An
opportunity to draw and paint in genial company.
Meets: Thursdays from 10:30am to
3:00pm.
Contact: Monica Jackson
Ascent
The
Ascent Movement (affiliated to Vie
Montante Internationale) for Christians in their middle
and later years.
Meets: Twice a month 10:30 am to
12 noon on a Thursday.
Contact: Connie Brewis
Bible
Discussion Group
This
informal group of lay people meets in the day chapel on alternate
Tuesday evenings. The group looks at a different scripture reading
each time, and explore the Word in order to deepen their faith.
Meets: Alternate Tuesdays 7:30 pm
to 9:00 pm.
Contact: John Farrer
Indoor
Bowls
Some
gentle exercise and good company.
Meets: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
at 2:00pm and Friday evenings at 7:00pm.
Contact: George Clasper
Justice
and Peace Group
Committed
to supporting the cause of justice and equality throughout the world.
Meets: Meets the second Monday of
each month 7:30pm to 9:00 pm.
Contact: John Dowling
Keep
Fit
Gentle
exercise and movement to music - in the Church hall.
Meets: Friday mornings at 11:00 am.
Contact: Moira Potts
Line
Dancing
Northern
Counties dance teacher, teaching Country and Western line dancing
in the Church Hall.
Meets: Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm.
Contact: Gwen Robson
MASH
Medical Aid Sacred Heart (known as MASH) raises
funds to support charitable work both at home and abroad.
Contact: Joy Dowd
Mother
and Toddlers Group
Activities
for toddlers and parents in the Church Hall
Meets: Mondays in school term from
9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Contact: Monica Jackson
Papercraft
Club
Scrapbooking,
card making, decoupage and other paper crafts in the Church Hall.
Meets: Wednesdays from 10:00 am to
12 noon.
Contact: Janet Easton-Taylor
Pastoral
Council
Meets
in the Church Hall. Members are elected and usually hold office
for three years.
Meets: Meets every two months on a
Sunday morning after 10 am Mass.
Contact: Fr Jim Dunne
POSH
Players
Amateur
dramatics with the main production being an annual pantomime. Everyone
welcome whether you can sing, dance, act, paint scenery, make costumes,
play a musical instrument - or not!
Contact: Donal Donnelly Wood
Prayer
Group
This
is a charismatic group, rejoicing in prayer, praise, proclamation
of the Word and healing prayer. We meet in the Church Hall or the
Day Chapel.
Meets: Wednesday evenings from 8:30
pm to 9:30 pm.
Contact: Pat and Ged Downey
Slimming
Club
A
chance to make up for any excesses over the weekend!
Meets: Monday mornings at 11:00 am
Contact: Mary Weston
Society
of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)
The
SVP tries to
assist all those in need on a person to person basis, regardless
of their faith, colour, race or status.
Meets: Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm
in the Church Hall.
Contact: David Bowman
Youth
Ministry
This is a joint venture with St.
Charles Parish, Gosforth, and the Holy Name Parish, Jesmond. There
are a number of regular activities for young people, including a
youth club in St. Charles Parish Centre,
and other social events organised by Patrick Carr.
Meets: Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm
in St. Charles' Parish Centre, Gosforth.
Contact: Patrick Carr
The Church Hall
Most
of the Parish Groups meet in the Church Hall, which was built in 1999.
It is situated in the church grounds, connected to the church. Whilst
it is used extensively, it may sometimes be available for private functions.
To check availability and to book the Hall, please contact Joan Donnelly.
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