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DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

We are in mourning. With deep sadness, we remember Pope Francis — a humble and courageous shepherd whose life echoed the Gospel call to mercy, justice, and care for all creation. His voice stirred the conscience of the world, calling us to live with compassion, simplicity and mercy.
“Leaving an inhabitable planet to future generations is, first and foremost, up to us.” (LS 160)
May he now rest in the peace of the Creator, having spent his life inviting us to care more deeply —
for one another and for our common home
THE LETTER: A MESSAGE FOR OUR EARTH

In collaboration with Newcastle Community Cinema, a screening of
The Letter: A Message for our Earth
will be held on Tuesday 20 May 2025 (19:00-21:30).
Focusing on Pope Francis’ beautiful Encyclical Letter 'Laudato Si'
and the connected nature of all life.
Tickets which are FREE! can be booked by clicking the link below
HOLY SACRAMENTS
will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle on the following dates

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First Holy Communion
St Patrick’s Primary, All Children’s Integrated Primary & Newcastle Primary School - Friday 2nd May 2025 at 3pm
St Mary’s Primary School - Friday 16th May 2025 at 3pm
St Joseph’s Primary School - Friday 23rd May 2025 at 3pm
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Thank you for your continued support of this valued source of Parish income.
This year’s Parish Draw will start again this month March 2025. Parish Draw envelopes are available at the Church porch or from your promoter. Please complete your entry details and drop in the Church collection boxes or the post box outside Parochial House. Many thanks also for those who continued to pay by standing order.
Thank you.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PARISH WELCOME GROUP
We extend a sincere welcome to all our parishioners Especially those who live alone or just feeling lonely Or those of you who feel marginalised, Whilst enduring the pain of isolation. ​ We extend a heartfelt welcome to the bereaved, Hoping you find peace, healing and sanctum, In our Church, Whether attending Mass or lighting A solitary candle. ​ We extend a welcome to you , if you are just out of bed, Or just out of prison and have not seen the inside of a church, for twenty years …. or more. ​ We welcome all who are young And those who are not so young, Who feel religion has been forced on them, Or have a problem with 'organised' religion. ​ We extend a very warm welcome to those of you Living here, far away from your homeland, Or on holiday, Where the Mountain of Mourne Really do sweep down to the sea! ​ We especially extend a welcome to the little ones, From the babies in arms, to the lively toddlers, As Jesus himself said, "suffer little children to come onto me" And remember, these little children will one day, inherit the Earth.
Mass Times and Liturgies

Sunday Masses
Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday Vigil
Sunday 11:30 AM Family Mass
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Individual Confessions
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
from 3.30 - 4pm
Weekday Masses
Monday 10:00 AM
Tuesday 10:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM
Friday 10:00 AM
Liturgy of The Word
with Holy Communion
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM