To be a welcoming Community that encounter Jesus in our Sacraments and spiritual activities, and reflecting Jesus’ experience to the periphery of our community through the works of charity and transparent Christian living.
Christmas and New Year Wishes
I would like to wish all my parishioners in both parishes a Blessed Christmas with all the peace and joy of the season and a very Happy New Year. Thanks for your continued love and support shown to me over the past year. Fr. Manoj.
Our normal Mass times are now as follows:
Saturday – 6:00pm (Sunday Vigil) at St. Paul’s, Cramlington
Sunday – 9:30am at St. John the Baptist, Annitsford
Tuesday – 10:00am at St. John the Baptist, Annitsford
Wednesday – 10:00am at St. Paul’s, Cramlington
Thursday – 10:00am at St. Paul’s, Cramlington
Friday – 7:00pm at St. John the Baptist, Annitsford
The weekday Masses from October to March at St. Paul’s, Cramlington will normally celebrated in the Winter Chapel (Back Room) unless the School Children are in attendance or otherwise advised.
We offer the facility for Mass to be celebrated for your personal Intentions. The Mass Intentions will be published weekly on our Calendar (see below).
If you wish to use this feature please fill in one of the envelopes at the back of Church and hand it to Fr. Manoj or place in the Offertory Collection.
Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament takes place at St. Paul’s, Cramlington on a Saturday from 5:30pm until 5:55pm prior to the Vigil Mass; At St. John’s, Annitsford on Sunday from 9:00am until 9:25am prior to the Sunday Mass and from 6:00pm until 6:55pm on a Friday prior to the evening Mass.
Church is a place of prayer and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament reserved.
Please keep due silence and atmosphere of the ‘Presence of God’
Bishop Stephen has shared a Diocesan Vision (see documents opposite) with priorities for further prayerful reflection along with the following message. READ ME
Initial Diocesan Vision Pentecost 2024
Fr. Marron acquired the current site from the developers in 1969 and oversaw the planning / design of the church with a total cost of £70,00 for the site, church and presbytery.
Dear Friends,
Welcome to St. Paul’s R.C. Church!
For over fifty years, this Parish Family has provided a welcoming and cordial environment for Eucharistic Celebrations
Fr. Manoj Joseph Punchakunnel SAC
Parish Priest
For Daily Readings
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen
The unlocking of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis, the event that started off the 2025 Jubilee heralded the start of a historic event taking place every 25 years and that will end with the closing of the door on January 6, 2026. The opening can be viewed on YouTube via the following link – https://youtu.be/PvBIzxFKIqM
For CAFOD’s Jubilee Reflection Guide – please CLICK HERE
I enjoy being part of St Paul’s parish as the community are so generous and welcoming to all. Their Prayer Group is particularly supportive and gives hope to those who are going through tough times.Jacqui H
For over 40 years family, friendships and faith have been shaped, moulded and intertwined with the life of this parish community. I feel truly blessed to belong.Barbara B
I’m glad to belong to St Paul’s because I find it a welcoming, friendly and caring community in which my faith can flourish and grow with the provision of excellent spiritual guidance and support.Peter K
