ADVENT TALKS:
There will be three talks by Fr. Tom and Fr. Damian on the person and story of St. Paul. They will take place on Wednesdays from 3rd December, at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall.
PARISH HELPERS PARTY:
All those who contribute to the smooth running of our Parish are invited by Fr. Tom and Fr. Damian to a “Thank You” Christmas Party on Saturday December 13th, from 7.30 pm. Please bring your partner if you don’t want to come alone!
PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIEST’S SIGNINGS:
Please sign up on the sheets in the Paper Shop for an appointment to have your Primary School form signed by one of the priests. The dates are Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November from 6.30 pm – 8 pm. Please also hand in (or post through the letter box) your completed self-assessment form by TODAY. Thank you.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
This will take place on the four Sundays of Advent from 1.15 - 5.30pm ending with Benediction. Please sign the list in the Porch to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is accompanied at all times.
PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:
New rotas are available in the paper shop now.
CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERS:
Our Church is cleaned every Monday by parishioners, and they are looking for new blood to help them! If you have an hour to spare once a month, and would like to help, please let the Parish Office know. Thank you.
PARISH VISITATION BY BISHOP JOHN ARNOLD 13th – 14th DECEMBER:
We are pleased to welcome Bishop John to our Parish for the weekend of the Third Sunday of Advent. During the weekend Bishop John will preach at all Masses. His programme is as follows:
Saturday 13th December
2 pm: Meet with Parish Catechists.
3 pm: Visit sick Parishioners.
5-6 pm: Available for Parishioners to see privately.
7.30 pm: Attend Parish Helpers party.
Sunday 14th December
The Bishop will say the 9.45 am and 11.15 am Masses, and will preach at all Masses. In the afternoon he will meet with the Finance Committee and the Parish Council.
ADVENT WREATHS:
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Please bring your Advent Wreaths to Church if you would like them blessed.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
Please take your box if you haven’t already done so. They are in alphabetical order.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your Pax Christi Pennies for Peace next weekend.
HELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE:
The Passage will be holding ‘A Night Under the Stars’, at the Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday 2nd December at 7.30pm. Tickets range from £10 to £50. For more information phone 020 7592 1856 or, on the internet, www.anightunderthestars.co.uk.
YOUTH CLUB:
The Club is open on Friday, 28th November from 7 – 9.30 pm.
NB: FAIR TRADE STALL NEXT SUNDAY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND OFFERINGS last weekend of £2,648.