FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn draw will be next Sunday, 9th November, after the 9.45am Mass in the Parish Hall, with all subs. in by the 8th please.
PARISH COUNCILLORS:
If you have not received them by email, please collect your minutes from the paper shop today.
BERNADETTE CLUB:
Friday 7th November 2 – 4 pm.
CHRISTMAS CARD SALE:
There will be an opportunity for you to buy your Christmas Cards after all Masses next weekend in the Parish Hall.
TOM CRIBBINS RIP:
Pauline, Natasha and Thomas Cribbins would like to thank Fr. Tom and Fr. McDade for their support at their recent sad loss of Tom, and also for the meaningful and comforting Mass. Thanks also to everyone for their very kind words, cards, prayers and messages of sympathy. A Mass will be said for all your intentions.
ADMISSIONS TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL, LIMES AVENUE:
Admission forms are now available for collection from the School for next September. Your child must be at least 4 years old by 31st August 2009. The Priests will be available to sign primary school forms later in the month. Please see future newsletters for the dates.
ALL SOULS DAY:
Is being commemorated tomorrow, Monday 3rd November, and there is a special Mass at 7.30 pm at which you will be invited to light a candle for your deceased loved ones.
NOVEMBER DEAD ENVELOPES:
November is the month of the Holy Souls and envelopes and lists are available from the back of the Church for you to record the names of your deceased relatives and friends. Holy Mass will be offered for them during November.
SICK & RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
There are nearly 100 retired priests in our Diocese and 70 due to retire in the next ten years. There will be a collection next weekend for the Fund which looks after them. If you are a taxpayer please use an envelope to Gift Aid your donation.
SERVERS:
If you would like to join our serving team please complete the form below and return via the Presbytery letter box as soon as possible.
FIRST COMMUNION COURSES:
November’s sessions are in the Hall on Tuesday 4th for parents at 8 pm, and Saturday 8th for the children at 10 am.The children on the two year course also meet on Saturday 8th at 10 am in the Small Hall.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
New rotas available for collection in the Paper Shop.
2009 CONFIRMATION:
Candidates can sign up for Confirmation 09 on Tuesday 4th November between 7.30 and 8.30 pm ONLY. Thank you.
PENNIES FOR PEACE – THANK YOU:
If you have pennies for Pax Christi, please leave them in the PAX basket and not unattended in the church.
OREMUS – the Magazine of Westminster Cathedral:
Copies are on sale in the Paper Shop, priced £2 each.