FR DAVID WRITES
We had beautiful celebrations here on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A very big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to prepare for and celebrate Christmas here in Church—there are many people and many ministries involved. Thank you also to all who bring so much life to the life of the parish throughout the year. Everyone is grateful for so much kindness and generosity.
May God bless you all and may you continue to celebrate the festive season in your hearts and homes.
MARIAN TRAPANI RIP
The funeral will take place on Friday 5th January at 10am. May she rest in peace.
NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS
New Year’s Day, Monday 1st January, is the solemnity of the Mother of God (and the Circumcision of the Lord: the octave day of Christmas). Mass here will be at 12 noon.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed Monday and re-open Tuesday at 11am.
RCIA
The first session will take place on Monday 15th January at 7.30pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Parents are reminded of their session on Tuesday 9th January at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. Children’s session will take place on Saturday 13th January at 10am—11.15am. Family Mass Sunday 14th at 11.15am.
BAPTISM
The next Baptism sign up will take place on Monday 8th January at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre.
FOOD BANK
A word of thanks to everyone for continuing to kindly support the food bank either by bringing donations or volunteering each Wednesday. May God bless you all.
PLACES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
If your child is due to start primary school next September, our school is holding a “Stay and Play” event on Saturday 6th January between 9.30—11 am. Please see the poster in the outside notice board for details.
BERNADETTE CLUB
Our first meeting of the New Year will take place on Thursday 4 January 2- 4 pm in the parish centre. We are an active and friendly group of mainly retired people who enjoy getting together once a month (on the first Thursday) for a relaxing afternoon over a cup of tea. Our activities include quizzes, board games, a raffle, occasional parties and day trips to places of interest. If you are not yet a member and would like to know more do come and see for yourself- you will be assured of a warm welcome!
Fr David, Fr Andrew, Fr Johnson, Deacon Ian, and the whole Parish Team send our best wishes and blessings to everyone for a happy & healthy New Year.
A Very Big thank you for all the good wishes, cards and gifts received during the Christmas holiday.