JANUARY SALE:
Janet writes: Just an early note to let you know that the January sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 24th/25th January.   We will be most grateful for any saleable items – more news in the new year.  Many thanks. 

DEANERY TALKS – ALL WELCOME: 'What kind of God do we believe in?' (Images of God)
The talks start on Wednesday 7th January, 8:00 - 9:30pm, in the Church Hall, Church of Mary Mother of God, Nag's Head Road, Ponders End, EN3 7AR. The speaker is Peter McWilliams, Head of RE, St Ignatius College 

NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
Many thanks to all of you who attended the Coffee Morning at 12, Betstyle before Christmas, which raised over £410 for the Hospice. 

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Post Christmas meeting is on  Friday 9th January between 2 – 4 pm.  All welcome. 

CAFOD - MATERNITY COVER - BASED IN OAKWOOD:
CAFOD is looking for someone to take on the full-time role of "Westminster Diocesan Officer" (with special remit for both administration and youth work across the diocese) on a 11 month temporary contract commencing in March.

If you or someone you know fulfils the job description and could passionately and vibrantly represent CAFOD in the Westminster Diocese, please complete an application form by Friday 16th January 2009.  See www.cafod.org.uk/jobs/uk for more information. 

CONFIRMATION:
Parents of candidates who have enrolled for Confirmation are reminded of their meeting on Wednesday 7th January at 8pm in the Parish Hall. 

COUNTING ROTAS:
Volunteers please collect their new rotas from the Paper Shop. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 6th January at 8pm.Children’s session Saturday at 10am.Family celebration at the 11.15am Mass this Sunday.

EILEEN BRUETON RIP:
Reception: Monday 5th January at 7pm.
Requiem Mass: Tuesday 6th at 10am. 

BRIDGET NICHOLAS RIP:
Reception: Wednesday 7th at 6 pm.
Requiem Mass: Thursday 8th at 10 am.

THE PARISH TEAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY NEW YEAR.