WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Today the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his official charity for overseas mission. Please give what you can, and if possible, please use the Gift Aid envelopes if you are a taxpayer. Thank you.
NOVEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:
The course for November has been cancelled. The dates for December are 7th and 14th.
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
Volunteer are needed to help with the 2016 Confirmation programme which will take place on Saturday afternoons from February to April. please leave your name and details with the Parish Office if you want to know more.
ALL SAINTS:
The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated on Sunday 1st November.
ALL SOULS, 2nd NOVEMBER:
There will be Mass at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm. The latter will be a Candle Mass at which you are invited to light a candle in remembrance of your departed loved ones. The Book of the Dead will be placed on the Sanctuary during this mass.
NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS:
Envelopes are now available at the back of the Church for your Lists. Please post through the Presbytery Letter Box.
AUTUMN FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
This will take place on Sunday 8th November in the Parish Hall after the 9.45 am Mass. Subscriptions need to be in by Saturday 7th November
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your Pennies next weekend – thank you.
“AFTERNOON TEA” VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
To host and drive guests on a Sunday once a month. Please contact the office for further details.
CONVENT MASS:
At 2, Brookdale on Thursday, 29th October at 7.30 pm. All welcome.
CAN YOU HELP WITH CHURCH CLEANING?
We are looking for volunteers for Monday mornings for about 1½ hours after the 10 am Mass. The more volunteers, the less frequently people are on the rota! Please consider it!! Please contact Eileen for further information on 0208 882 0379.
WINTERSHALL NATIVITY PLAY:
The Christmas Nativity play will be taking place at Wintershall Estate in Surrey (GU5 0LR) for all to enjoy. You are invited to come and experience this wonderful live performance in the Barn Theatre, located in the stunning countryside of Surrey. http://www.wintershall-estate.com/events/wintershall-nativity-page/ or see poster in parish porch for further details.
COUNTING ROTA:
Sunday 25th October – Team 2.
Sunday 1st November – Team 3.
SICK & RETIRED PRIEST’S COLLECTION:
Next week there will be a collection for the Sick & Retired Priests of the Diocese. Your generous donations helps ensure these men are provided for in their elderly and infirm years. The fund helps cover medical, housing, convalescence and personal needs of these Priests, often alone, many without personal savings. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church – please take one and bring it back next weekend. Thank you.
SHEILA GREEN RIP:
Requiem Mass is on Thursday at 10 am.
CARITAS COLLECTION:
Thank you for your generosity last weekend which amounted to £1,288.
SUNDAY MORNING COFFEES & PAPER SHOP ROTAS:
READERS & LAY MINISTERS ROTAS:
All new rotas are available for collection from the Paper shop.