The effects of the economic downturn are apparent for all to see, with companies cutting back on production, laying off staff all accompanied by the spectre of well known High Street names ceasing to trade. However there are some places where these effects may not be...
at the Concert on 19th December 2008 Fr David, Hon Mayor of Driffield, Invited Guests, Fellow Parishioners, In his autobiography the artist Eric Gill considered his life's work was, in essence, an attempt to make a cell of good living in the chaos of the world. If we...
A special Christmas Concert was held at Our Lady and St Edward's Church, Driffield on 19th December 2008 to celebrate nearly 15 years of ministry of Fr David Hynes. Fr Hynes, aged 75, retired from the parish early in the New Year. Parishioners and well-wishers from...
People who are seeking asylum are not allowed to work and do not receive benefits. The Mary Thompson Fund (named in memory of Mary who most of you will know, and that assists refugees and people seeking asylum when in hardship and destitution), are holding their...
Put a note like this in the Offertory plate and it is worth only £5. Put the same note into an envelope like this, place it on the Offertory plate - it is now worth £6.25 to your Parish Don’t deny your parish 25% extra income - Gift Aid your donations If you are a tax...
The Cleveland Newman Circle presents a talk by Fr. Michael Sharratt from Ushaw College, Durham Where? in the meeting room of St Bernadette’s Nunthorpe Middlesbrough When? Wednesday 18th February 2009, 7.30pm tea/coffee for all, 7.45pm the talk Do join us! You are most...
At a press conference held at St Mary's Cathedral on Friday, 9th January, at 11am, it was announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Canon Seamus Cunningham to become the 13th Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. Our congratulations to Canon Cunningham and the people...
A multi-denominational Memorial Service for the families of those who have lost their lives in tragic circumstances is to be held at St Mary's RC Cathedral at 3.00 pm on Sunday 22nd February 2009. It is emphasised that the persons who have lost their lives in tragic...
Once again heartfelt thanks from CAUSE to all who contributed to the Christmas Hamper Campaign. As usual many of the donations were sent anonymously so we hope you will all accept this acknowledgement of our gratitude. The enthusiasm and generosity of all the young...
