JANUARY SALE:
Many thanks to all who supported the sale. We had a marvellous day and raised £1,450 a great result. There is a list of prize numbers on the notice board in the Hall Foyer and prizes can be claimed from the office during opening hours. Many thanks to Janet and John Butterworth for all the work they put into the Sale every year.
CONFIRMATION 2012:
Application forms are now available for this year’s Confirmation Course and should be collected from the Sacristy after all Sunday Masses. Forms must be collected and signed for by the candidate themselves.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
We are planning to go to Lourdes this year from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th September. The cost will be £511 per person. Please indicate your interest by placing your name(s) on the list on the notice board inside the Church, which also contains further details.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Many thanks if you have brought in your pennies. Please put your jars in the PAX basket on the sanctuary.
THE BERNADETTE CLUB:
Would like to thank the Explorer Scouts who came to our last meeting to tell us about the work they did in Africa last summer. Don’t forget our February meeting on Friday 3rd at
2 pm.
ALTAR SERVERS:
We are looking for new Servers for Sunday Masses. Any child who has made their First Holy Communion is welcome. Serving is a ministry and anyone is welcome to apply. We especially need adult servers, male or female. Please see one of the Priest for further details.
4 SEASONS WINTER £1-A-MONTH DRAW: The draw will take place on Sunday 5th February, after the 9.45am Mass, in the Parish Hall. Please forward subscriptions to the office by Saturday 4th. If you pay by standing order and you decide to cancel please inform the Parish Office of your intention. Thank you.
WESTMINSTER DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE:
Archbishop Vincent will be leading the Pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharist Congress in Dublin between 13th – 18th June. Cost is £692/person.
Please see leaflets in the Church Porch for further information.
MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES is on Saturday 11th February at 2pm at Westminster Cathedral. Archbishop Vincent Nicols will be celebrating and the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered. Wheelchair users and/or those who need carers are asked to let us know so that places can be arranged for you.
FEBRUARY BAPTISM COURSE:
This begins on 6th February between
7 – 8 pm in the Parish Centre for completion of application forms
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE:
We are looking for volunteers of married couples to help run marriage courses. If you would be interested please complete the tear off slip at the bottom of the Newsletter. Thank you.