‘FLOWER POWER’
Thank you to all those who supported the sale last weekend. Our Monday Group for vulnerable adults will be holding its next sale on Sunday 16th December after all Masses in the Parish Hall. Unique original dry flower pieces for sale as well as table decorations.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
Those of you who have still to collect their envelopes will find them in the Paper Shop. Gift Aiders are asked to reply to the letter if their circumstances have changed at all recently. Thank you.
BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
The December course continues on Monday, 10th at 7.30 pm.
PAPER SHOP ROTA:
New rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop today.
THANK YOU CHRISTMAS ELVES:
Representatives from PACT and Caritas were overwhelmed and amazed by the generosity of all who helped with Operation Christmas Elf. Many thanks to everyone involved and also to those who would have like to have helped. Let us remember in our prayers those families and children we are helping.
THANK YOU:
Thank you to everyone who either attended and/or helped with the Anointing of the Sick Mass and the parish volunteers party - your generosity is greatly appreciated.
BISHOP SHERRINGTON:
The Bishop extends his thanks and good wishes for the warm welcome he received last weekend during the Parish Visitation. He also very much enjoyed the Mass and visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.
LONDON MARATHON:
Our parishioner Elena Lambrianou, will be running the 2019 London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation. She will be one of the youngest participants in the race and would appreciate your support. Her Virgin Money Giving Page is http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ElenaLambrianou/2 Thank you.
ADVENT CAROL SERVICE:
We will join with our neighbours at St Paul's Church, Woodland Road, this evening (Sunday) at 6.30pm for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Everyone is most welcome!
FAIR TRADE CHRISTMAS STALL:
The Fair Trade Christmas Hamper raffle winner will be drawn at 12:30. Come and browse the many "stocking fillers" on sale along with charity Christmas cards and food which tastes good and helps farmers in developing countries rise above mere subsistence. Profits (£550 in 2018) go to CAFOD.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Four Seasons Draw is relaunched with a Grand Draw on Sunday 16th December for 2018, followed by regular draws from the first quarter of 2019. If you are a member, and would like to continue, please send in anything owing for 2018 (£3/quarter) before Friday 15th December. New member forms available in the paper shop. Thank you to all who have responded so far.
CHRISTMAS TREES:
The Scouts will be selling Christmas Trees this weekend in the Church Car Park. All proceeds will go towards the various scout groups.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION:
There will be a collection after all Masses this weekend for flowers to decorate the church this Christmas.
‘SPIRITUALITY OF ADVENT’
Advent Talk on Tuesday with Fr Mark
11th December at 7 pm in the Church.
ADVENT DAILY PRAYER BOOKLETS:
Available from the Paper Shop today priced £1.
HOMELESS COLLECTION IN ADVENT:
Once again we are collecting tins/toiletries, socks & gloves for homeless. Please place your donation in the box at the back of the Church.
ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE:
St Paul’s Church Woodland Road, Sunday 9th December at 6.30 pm.