FUNERALS THIS WEEK:
We have four funerals this week in this church and your prayers are asked for them and their families.  Please refer to the Mass times page for dates and times, or see the posters on the church door.  Thank you. 

CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL:
Wednesday 30th at 7pm prompt, with sponsors please.  Our Confirmation ceremony is on Saturday 3rd May at 2pm.  Please remember our young candidates in your prayers. 

PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD:
The Knights of St. Columba have arranged a Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory on Sunday 8th June.  The programme will include Mass, Rosary and Benediction.  Please sign the list in the porch if you are interested.  Thank you.  

TINA TERRIBLI RIP:
Tina’s family would like to thank everyone who joined them in praying for Tina and for the cards and condolences they have received.  Thank you all. 

PENTECOST SUNDAY 11th May:
The 11.15am Mass will be an International Mass.  Please wear national costumes/colours. Volunteers are needed for reading and singers for input in their own language. 

SOUTHGATE DISTRICT SCOUTS are using our Church for their annual St. George’s Day Parade today from 2 pm.  We will be closing the car park after the 12.30 am mass, so please do not leave your car in it after that time, as you will be unable to retrieve it before 4 pm.  Thank you. 

FOUR SEASONS SPRING DRAW:
The Spring draw will take place on Sunday 4th May after the 9.45am Mass in the Parish hall. Please forward your subscriptions by Saturday 3rd May. New members welcome-application forms in the Paper Shop. 

SHORTAGE OF MASS BOOKS:
A drastic shortage of books means we are having to rely on paper copies.  Please make sure that you hand all church items back to the ushers as you leave. 

CENSUS FORMS:
Are you new to the Parish?  Please complete a form at the back of the Church. 

BERNADETTE CLUB
Because of the funeral of Mrs O’Byrne, the May meeting will now take place on 9th May at the usual time of 2 – 4 pm. 

PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your Pennies next Weekend and place in the PAX basket on the Sanctuary. Thank you.