LAY MINISTERS:
There are new rotas in the Paper Shop for those who have not received them by email.
READERS, OFFERTORY AND CLEANERS:
There are still rotas in the paper shop, if you haven’t already collected yours.
If anyone would prefer to receive any rota by email, please contact the Office with the relevant details.
CRIB APPEAL:
Thank you all very much for your donations. This is the last weekend of the crib appeal. All money donated goes to the Catholic Children’s Society which assists children and families living in London. Further information can be obtained from their website: www.cathchild.org.uk. Thank you.
“UNDERSTANDING CAFOD”:
To thank parishes which helped make 2012 CAFOD's best year ever, five people are invited to join our CAFOD rep. at their "Understanding CAFOD" day on Saturday 26th January. To be one of the five, contact Sue on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
KEEP FIT:
In the Parish Hall on Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm and Fridays between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm.
BAPTISM COURSE:
The second part is on Monday 14th January at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.
JAMES CASEY RIP:
Reception Monday at 6.30 pm. Requiem Mass Tuesday at 10 am.
CUBS AND BEAVERS:
Restarts on Monday 14th January at the usual times.
JANUARY SALE:
Our Big Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on Saturday 26th January after the evening Mass and Sunday 27th January after all morning Masses.
We have great selection of gifts at bargain prices but any donations of gifts, books, toys, DVDs, CDs or toiletries etc plus raffle prizes will be most welcome. Cakes will be a big help on the day. Items for sale may be left at the Parish Office during opening hours. For any information please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843. All proceeds will go towards buying a New Advent Wreath Stand. Do please come along and support the sale – thank you.
GROWING IN FAITH:
At the end of our campaign, many people completed small cards to say they would like to donate, or they were still considering what they could do and they will have all been sent a Pledge Card by the Growing in Faith Office. We are trying to draw a line under the campaign and so we ask that any outstanding pledge cards be returned either to the parish, or directly to the GIF Office by the end of this month. If you are unable to start giving now, you can choose a start date that suits you. It is estimated that outstanding pledge cards are worth around £20,000 of our overall total. Thank you all for your continued support in this campaign.
SONGS TO SING IN THE DARKNESS AND MUSIC TO LIGHT UP OUR LIVES:
A workshop day for parish musicians on Saturday 19th January 10am -4pm at the Church of Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TP. £5 per person – please book in advance with Vicky Dearing: email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone: 0208 449 3891 or text: 07934 651491.