WELCOME TO

ST. MATTHEW'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE PARISH BOUNDARIES

All the area east of Stocksfield Burn lies within Prudhoe Parish.  Newton and even Welton and Horsley and Wylam Wood are included.

WELCOME to New Parishioners

We are most happy to welcome new members to our parish community and invite new members to introduce themselves to a member of the parish pastoral council.

We want to know and serve you.  We pray that you will also become involved in your Parish by favouring us with your prayers, presence, talents and financial assistance according to your means.  Parish registration cards are on the table at the back of church.  Registered parishioners are asked to notify the parish of any address change.

 Our Parish Mission Statement

 Our Mission at our Lady’s is to proclaim the Gospel through word and worship, to be a welcoming inclusive community, and to nurture God’s people through responsible stewardship and compassionate service.

 …..and we take our mission seriously!

Please let us know how we can help you.

 Father Paul Zielinski

Normal Services

Weekends

-Saturdays Vigil 6.00 p.m. 
-Sundays 10 a.m. 

Weekdays

-Mondays 9:30 a.m.
-Tuesdays 7.30 p.m.
-Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. 
-Thursdays 9:30 a.m. 

-Fridays 9:30 a.m. 

Holydays of Obligation on a weekday.

Vigil of the Feast 6.30 p.m.

10 a.m on the Feast day itself.

 Rosary for Priestly Vocations after Thursday Mass

Rosary and Benediction on Sundays 5 p.m in the months of May and October.

Stations of the Cross on Sundays in Lent at 5 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

-Saturday evenings 5.00 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.

-After weekday Masses

-From 7pm before Tuesday Evening Mass

- and also by appointment with Fr. Paul.

 Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?

We offer the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) which is a sacramental process for both baptized and non-baptized adults who desire to join the Catholic Church.  Call Fr Paul: 01661 832298.

Infant Baptism:  We ask parents to be registered in the parish for three months and be attending Sunday Mass. Also required are two preparations sessions of about 1 hour prior to setting a date for the baptism.

First Confession and First Communion:  Preparation is a partnership between home, parish and parish school, in which children are expected to attend Sunday Mass regularly.  Children who are not attending a Catholic school are expected to be attending Mass and the Children Liturgy of the Word regularly for at least three months before a bespoke catechetical preparation program is set up for them in the parish.

Marriage:  Engaged couples must be registered in the parish and attend Sunday Mass regularly.  The marriage preparation process takes at least 6 months.  They will be expected to attend a “Marriage Care” Preparation Day Course in February or March with other couples.

Anointing of the Sick :  Call the parish office: 01661 832298 or Fr Paul on 0781 650 3375

Funerals and Bereavement:  Call the parish office: 01661 832298 or Fr Paul on 07967 159190.

St Matthew’s Social Centre, South Road

  The Social Centre can be hired for private and family functions, such as birthday parties, christening parties etc. To book your party or celebration, please telephone 01661 832926, after 8.00 p.m.  The bar is open every evening from 8 p.m. “All are Welcome”. If you would like to become a member, the annual subscription is only £1.00.

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