LENT 2018:
Please take a leaflet from the back of the church to read about how we all may use the coming season of Lent to prepare ourselves for the celebrations of Holy Week and Easter.
Please note the Penitential Service is on Tuesday 20th March (not February!) at 2.30 pm & 7 pm.
HOLY LAND PARISH PILGRIMAGE:
There are still some places on the Pilgrimage (15th – 20th October) at a cost of £1,377 (plus optional extras). There are some forms in the paper shop or you can book via Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 if you would like to go.
THE CARDINAL’S APPEAL:
The collection this weekend is for the Cardinal’s Appeal. Please use the envelopes if you are a UK taxpayer and would like the Government to add a further 25% to your donation. Many thanks.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
This takes place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 19th May at 3 pm. The Cardinal will be inviting all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2018. If this is you, please give the parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email).
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS:
The new rota is available for collection from the Paper shop today.
DENNIS CRONIN RIP:
The Requiem Mass is on Thursday, 1st March, at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
DROP IN CENTRE:
There will be a meeting in the Parish Centre on Thursday, 1st March, at 7.30 pm for anyone who would like to know more about this parish initiative.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY:
We are looking for volunteers to assist with Children’s Liturgy that takes place during the 11.15 am Mass. Please call the Office for details.
ROBERT HUDSON RIP:
The Requiem takes place on Friday, 23rd February at 10 am. May he rest in peace. Stations of the Cross will follow the funeral.
CONFIRMATION 2018:
Application forms are available for this year’s Confirmation Course. Candidates should be in year 9 or above. Please sign for, and take, a form today from the Paper Shop and return it on the Parents/candidates information and registration evening Tuesday 27th February at 7.30 pm.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick take place on Saturday 24th February at 3 pm. Please note there will be no 10 am Mass or Confessions that morning.
CAFOD LENTEN FAST DAY:
We welcome a speaker from CAFOD at all Masses next weekend followed by a second collection. Please note that the Government have pledged to double all donations this Lent, and, as usual, taxpayers can offer 25% of their donations to CAFOD via the Gift Aid Scheme. Please take an envelope as you leave today.
The Holy Father has announced that Friday 23rd February, is to be kept as a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
PRAY FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS:
Pray the Rosary for persecuted Christians throughout the world every Sunday at 10.45 am in Our Lady's Chapel.