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.

Here is a list of regular group meetings during the week.

Day	Time	Place	Event
Monday	9.30:11.0AM	Church Hall	Mother and Toddler Group (term time)
Tuesday	7.30:9.30PM (Sept to Feb)	Church Hall	POSH Drama Group
Tuesday	8.00PM	Fr Ord Room	SVP
Wednesday	2.00PM	Church Hall	Indoor bowls
Wednesday	6.30-7.30PM	Church Hall	Irish dancing classes
Thursday	1030:3.30PM	Church Hall	Art Group
Thursday	7.30:9.00PM	Church Hall	Growing in faith together
Friday	1100AM	Church Hall	Dance
Sunday	1100AM	Church Hall	Coffee morning after mass
Sunday	11AM:12 Noon	Church Hall	Parish Pastoral Council (1st Sunday of each alternate month)

Art Class

Mother and Toddler Group

An opportunity to draw and paint in genial company.
Meets: Thursdays from 10:30am to 3:00pm.
Contact: Monica Jackson

We are a friendly group which meets each Monday morning during term time in the Church Hall from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are welcome. Cost £2 per child.
Contact: Hilda Dixon for further information.

Growing in Faith Together (GIFT)

Pastoral Council (PPC)

The Parish of Sacred Heart North Gosforth is committed to Adult Faith Formation in order to bring about spiritual growth and transformation in our lives as individuals and as a community. We seek to work through the power of the Holy Spirit to make our faith more meaningful and relevant to everyday life
Contact: Flo Nilsson

Meets every two months in the Church Hall on Monday evening. Members are elected and usually hold office for three years.
The minutes of past meetings are available here…
Contact: Father Michael Weymes

Indoor bowls

POSH Players

Some gentle exercise and good company.
Meets: Wednesday afternoons at 2:00pm.
Contact: George Clasper

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: TBA

Keep fit

Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

Gentle exercise and movement to music – in the Church hall.
Meets: Friday mornings at 10:30 am.
Contact: Moira Potts

Sacred Heart SVP Conference was founded in 1931 and has been active ever since, undertaking a range of work in the Parish. 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

Irish dancing classes

Irish dancing classes with Craig Mason in the Church hall, Wednesday evenings between 6:30-7.30PM for boys and girls aged 4+.

For more information, or to book a free trial lesson, email arthursmasonirishdancecompany@gmail.com or online via www.arthursmasonirishdancecompany.com.

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 J Donnelly Tel.: (0191) 236 5588.