JANUARY SALE:
The Big Sale takes place next Saturday 25th January after the evening Mass and Sunday 26th after all morning Masses.
Any donations of good quality, re-saleable gifts, toys, DVDs, CDs, toiletries and items for raffle prizes will be gratefully accepted. Books would be especially welcome, as would cakes on the day. Items may be left in the Parish Office during opening times or in the Paper Shop during weekend Mass times. All proceeds will go towards a new Church Security System. For any more information please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843. Do please come along to support the Sale and have an enjoyable time with your fellow parishioners.
CONFIRMATION 2014:
Candidates are asked to sign up for an appointment for registration which will take place on Wednesday 12th February. Application forms, timetables and registration appointment lists are in the Sacristy after Mass.
VOLUNTEER FOR CAFOD:
Would you like to be part of a team working for a better world? CAFOD Westminster is currently looking to recruit a volunteer to help out one to two days a week in our regional office in Cockfosters. Good IT and communication skills a plus and a passion for international development helpful. Full training and guidance provided. For further information and an application form please contact CAFOD Westminster on 0208 449 6970 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
ROTAS:
New offertory counters, readers and Lay Ministers rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop today.
“HOME INSTEAD” CAREGIVERS:
Do you have a desire to make a difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for caring, compassionate people to join our Home Instead Senior Care team. Our CAREgivers are a very special group of people who work part-time within the Borough of Barnet, providing companionship and personal care to older people. If you would like more information about becoming a CAREGiver and would like to make a difference to people’s lives, please call Denise on 0208 446 7044.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY:
Two events at St Peter's Bourne: Tuesday 21st January, a Prayer and Worship evening from 7.30 pm, and on Thursday 23rd, a Eucharist at midday.
PEACE SUNDAY:
Today is “World Peace Day” with the theme, ‘Living as One Family is the foundation and pathway to Peace’.
VOCATION DISCERNMENT GROUP:
For men and women (aged 18 to 40). On Friday 24th January, Fr. Richard Nesbitt will speak on “Relating Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium to our own vocational journeys”. Prayer, input and discussion from 7 – 9 pm in the Hinsley Room, next to Westminster Cathedral. For more info, contact Fr Richard at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PATRICK “JOE” O’LEARY RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Friday 24th January at 10 am.
SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR:
The Diocese is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Co-ordinator to lead in the implementation and management of safeguarding policy and practice for the Diocese of Westminster. Salary: £40-46k per annum (neg). Hours of work: Monday to Friday including evening and weekend work as required. Closing date: 31 January 2014. The post is based in SW1, with travel across the Diocese. For a full job description and application form please see http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/