WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
This is your chance to support our missionaries proclaiming the Gospel of peace to those who suffer around the world. By supporting Missio, the Pope’s official charity for overseas mission, you will be sharing the peace and love of Christ with all people by helping everyone in need, regardless of background of belief. Please give what you can, and if possible, please use the Gift Aid envelopes if you are a taxpayer. Thank you.
MARGARET CATRACCHIA RIP:
There will be a Memorial Mass for Margaret on Friday, October 27th at 10 am, after which her ashes will be taken for burial. The family will return for refreshments in the Hall, to which all are invited.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT & PAPERSHOP ROTAS:
New Rotas are available for collection from the Papershop.
READERS AT THE 11.15 AM MASS:
If you would like to read at the 11.15 am Mass please leave your details with Parish Office.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Those children who made their First Holy Communion in 2016 who have not collected their books please contact the Parish Office.
PAPER SHOP ADVANCE SALES:
Christmas Cards and Advent Wreath Candles are now available from the Paper Shop.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE:
Fr. David would like to propose a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October 2018. This promises to be an amazing experience. Five nights staying in Galillee and Bethlehem, following in the footsteps of Jesus, Mary and the disciples. Please collect a sheet from the back of the chuch or see Fr. David if you are interested.
BECOMING AN ALTAR SERVER:
Anyone who has done their First Communion is welcome to apply to become a server. Please return the tear off slip below if you would like to know more.
MARY’S MEALS:
A very big thank you to all who supported Mary’s Meals last weekend. A fantastic sum of £1,553 was raised to be sent to the charity.
NOVEMBER DEAD ENVELOPES:
November is the month when we remember our departed friends and family. There are sheets at the back of the church for your lists. Please return through the Presbytery letter box in the envelope provided with your contribution for the Masses.
Thank you.
CHURCH CLEANING:
If anyone would be interested in helping with Church cleaning on Monday mornings once a month after the 10 am Mass please contact Maureen Laverack on 0208 886 8098. You help would be very much appreciated – thank you.
CONVENT MASS:
There will Mass in the Convent at 2, Brookdale, on Thursday 26th October at 7.30 pm - All are welcome.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES:
All levels. From 4 pm on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. Please contact Margaret on 07932 056163.
RED WEDNESDAY – 22nd November:
'December 2016: In Cairo at least 29 people were killed and more than 50 people were injured when a suicide bomber struck during Sunday Mass'
Join Aid to the Church in Need on 22nd November in raising awareness and praying for our brothers & sisters in Christ undergoing bloodshed.
For information, see www.acnuk.org or take a look at the poster in the porch.