CRIB OFFERINGS:
As usual the crib offerings will go to the Catholic Children’s Society.  If you would like to help further donations of high street vouchers and new Children’s toys will also be most welcome.  The Society are also looking for volunteers to deliver these items – if you are able to help please see Fr Vincent – thank you.


OFFERTORY COUNTER ROTA:
There is a new rota available in the paper shop – thank you.

JANUARY SALE:
Just a short note to say that the January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 21st/22nd January.  We would be most grateful for any saleable items.  More news in the New Year – Janet Butterworth.

CHRISTMAS OFFERING:
For those not in the Planned Giving Scheme, envelopes are available at the back of the Church for your Christmas offering to the Priests.

READERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the Paper Shop  including all new Volunteers – thank you.

CHRISTMAS PAPERS:
There are double issues of some of our papers this weekend – please note that the prices will have increased accordingly!

MASS TIMES:
There will be one Mass only next week Monday - Friday at 10am after which the Church will be closed.  Saturday 31st December there will be Masses at 10am and 6.30pm.  Please note there will be No Confessions on this day.

Sunday 1st January Masses will be at 8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.  There will be NO evening Mass.
Monday & Tuesday 2nd & 3rd January there will be one Mass at 10am and the Church will be closed afterwards.

THANK YOU:
To all those who have helped in any way to prepare the Church  for Christmas. 

Fr Tom & Fr Vincent would like to thank you for all your cards and gifts and wish you all a very Happy Christmas!