FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION:
Wednesday, 15th August, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Holy Day. Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.
MEDICAL MISSION SISTERS APPEAL:
Sr. Linda Maog would like to thank everyone for their generosity last weekend . A total of £843.71 was collected.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ROTAS:
New Rotas are available for those who are not on our email list. We have temporarily reduced the number of Ministers from five to three, for the morning Masses. This will be reviewed in due course.
HOLY LAND 2018:
There will be a pre-pilgrimage meeting here on Thursday 20th September at 7 pm in the church. Please make sure you can attend this important meeting. Please also note that the balance for your payments is due by 20th August. These should be paid directly to Tangney Tours Ltd. Pilgrim House, Station Court, Borough Green TN15 8NF Tel. 01732 886 666. We currently have 43 pilgrims. There are 7 tickets still available. If you would like to go, please contact Tangney asap so they can advise our hotels.
OFFERTORY ROTA:
A new rota has been sent by email, but there are a few in the paper shop if you have not given us your email address. Many thanks.
SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ROTA:
Volunteers are asked to collect their new rota from the Paper shop today. We are looking for new helpers for the tea and coffee morning sessions – if you would like to help, please leave your details with the Parish Office.
DIOCESAN JOBS:
There are always Diocesan vacancies on our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak to one of our Bereavement volunteers please complete a form in the Church Porch and hand it to the Parish Office.
CAR PARK:
On weekdays, some people are double-parking - and parking in the middle area - regardless of how many empty spaces are available. If you want to arrive early, you must accept that you cannot also be the first out. If there are empty spaces available when you arrive, you are requested to use them before double parking and blocking other people in.
Thank you.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED:
Please pray for persecuted Christians in Egypt. There are prayer cards available at the back of the Church – please take one today.
A RETREAT FOR CANCER SURVIVORS:
Sunday 21st – Saturday 27th October at St Augustine’s Priory, North Wales.
Open to people of all faiths, and none, led by Bede and Doreen Smith and Hilary Thompson VS. For more information, please visit www.houseofprayer.org.uk or contact the Administrator on 01492 514223.
IF YOU GO INTO HOSPITAL…
Under data protection regulations hospital staff are unable to offer the Chaplaincy service – it is up to you to request a visit from the Chaplain if you so desire.