SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
Very many thanks for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £2,400 was collected.  This collection will stay open until the end of the month and donations can be posted through the presbytery letter box – thank you.

NOTES FOR PEWS CONCERT:
Nigel Blomiley says, “My admiration and deep gratitude to the choirs for their work and performances last Saturday.  Special thanks to Amaya Pitharas, Peiro Mattei, Philip Donnelly and Robin Stapleton for their participation and, not least, to the audience and those who donated to our grand total of £651.”

ST PATRICK’S CEMETERY MASS:
Will take place on Monday 12th November at 11.10 am.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
New envelopes will be ready for collection from the back of the Church next weekend.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND NATIVITY DECORATIONS
will be on sale in the Big Hall on Sunday, November 11th,  from 9 am – 1 pm (ish).  The Paper Shop will be open as usual.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
If anyone feels that they could offer themselves as a Eucharistic Minister for this parish, please have a word with Fr Tom or Fr Damian.

WINTER SHELTER VOLUNTEERS:
Help is needed for Saturdays at the Winter Shelter scheme.  Please contact Sally Lee on 8361 5358.

CONFIRMATION 2008:
Application forms are available in the paper shop.  They must be returned in person on 19th or 20th November.  Please see the form for details.

CHURCH CLEANING:
As the work for the new roof is now underway it has left us with the problem of dust falling into the Church.  Volunteers are desperately needed  armed with dusters to help clean the Church before the 10am Masses during the week until the work has been completed ~ Thank you.

DRIVER REQUIRED:
If anyone (or a group of people) is/are able to take a lady back home after the 9.45 am Mass each week, please contact Jean Turner on 8440 3513.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:
Meet on Tuesday 13th November at 8 pm in the Small Hall.

PARISH COUNCIL:
Meets on Monday 19th November in the Small Hall at 8.15 pm.  If you have not yet collected your minutes, they are available in the Paper Shop.  Thankyou.

THANK YOU
for your kind Offerings last weekend of £2,583.