POPE BENEDICT XVI
As prayers continue to pour in from around the world for Pope Benedict we are asked by Pope Francis to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
FR DAVID WRITES
I would like to wish you all a very happy New Year. Thank you also to you all who bring so much to the life of the Parish throughout the year. May God bless you and my you continue to celebrate the festive season in your hearts and homes.
MASS TIMES
Monday is a bank holiday and there will be one Mass only at 10am. Please note the Parish office will also be closed.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Friday is the feast day of the Epiphany of the Lord and there will be Masses at 8am, 10am (Our Lady of Lourdes School will be joining in this Mass) and 7.30pm.
MANDY LAVIN RIP
The funeral will take place on Thursday, 5th January at 10 am.
ROGER KENG RIP
Roger’s funeral is on Saturday, 7th January, at 10 am.
CHRISTMAS WITH CHRIST
Monica and her team would like to thank you for supporting the Christmas with Christ tea party in December. They raised £1,690 to buy gifts for children in remote communities in Brazil and Mozambique. Thank you all for your generosity!
CRIB COLLECTION - CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (WESTMINSTER)
The offerings from the crib will go to the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster, who offers help to families in our Diocese facing hardship at this time. Your support is, as always, gratefully received.
The Catholic Children's Society have also written to us to say a big thank you for all the gifts we delivered for their Christmas gift appeal. Thank you all!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 3rd January at 8pm in the Parish Hall. The Children will meet on Saturday 7th at 10am and Family Mass Sunday 8th January at 11.15am.
BAPTISM COURSE
If you would like to have your child baptised please come to the next Baptism course on Wednesday 18th January at 5pm.
PRIMARY SCHOOL APPICATION FORMS
Fr David will be available to sign all application forms on Saturday 7th January at 5pm in the Parish Centre. No need to sign up beforehand.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW WINNERS
Spring 2022: 1st Prize: Damian and Karen Landi 2nd Prize: Brid McGregor
3rd Prize: Jackie Reddington
Summer 2022: 1st Prize: Francis O’Sullivan 2nd Prize: Mrs M Knesz
3rd Prize: The Turley Family
Fr David, Fr Jerome, Fr Johnson, Deacon Ian and the whole Parish Team send our very best wishes to everyone for a happy & healthy new year.
A very big thank you for your overwhelming kindness, good wishes, cards & gifts received over the Christmas holidays.