MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
at Westminster Cathedral on 10th May 2008 at 3.00 pm. The Cardinal will celebrate this Mass and invites all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating a 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th etc. wedding anniversary in 2008. If you, or someone you know, qualifies, please hand in their names and full postal address to the parish as soon as possible.
FR. JOHN BIJU:
There will be a reception for us to say good bye to Fr. John on Saturday 27th October at 7pm. Fr John will be celebrating the 6.30pm Mass. All are welcome.
PARISH WEBSITE:
If you glance at the newsletter header, you will see that our website is now active – you are all invited to have a look and see what you think!
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Applications forms are now available from the School for reception places for 2008. There will be open mornings on 8th November or 4th December for any parent wishing to view the school. Please call the school on 8361-0767 for further details.
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:
FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER:
Thank you all very much for your extremely generous donations last week, which amounted to £2,825.
NOTES FOR PEWS:
The next Concert is on Saturday November 3rd at 8 pm. Please see posters for more details – tickets will be on sale next weekend.
BAPTISM COURSE:
The second part of the October course takes place tomorrow, Monday 15th, at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall for those who signed up last week.
MRS CAMILLA DAWN HIGGINS RIP
Requiem Mass Thursday at 10am.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next week is our annual collection for the Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF). Please take an envelope from the porch.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on 29th October 6.30pm – 8.30pm and 30th October 6.30 pm – 8pm. You must make an appointment for one of the above dates by signing one of the forms which are available in the Parish Hall after every Mass. This will be the last Sunday in which you can make an appointment.
The Secondary Schools are aware that the form will be sent directly back to them on the 31st October.
4 SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn Draw takes place on 11th November in the Parish Hall after the 11.15 am Mass. Subscriptions need to be in by Saturday 10th please.