ALL SAINTS DAY:
Tuesday, 1st November, is All Saints Day and an Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am & 7.30 pm.  We will be joined by our school for the 10 am Mass.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
This is your chance to support our missionaries proclaiming the Gospel of peace to those who suffer around the world.  By supporting Missio, the Pope’s official charity for overseas mission, you will be sharing the peace and love of Christ with all people by helping everyone in need, regardless of background of belief. Please give what you can, and if possible, please use the Gift Aid envelopes if you are a taxpayer.  Thank you.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday and the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his official Charity for overseas mission.  Your support on World Mission Sunday will help brave missionaries in proclaiming the Gospel of peace in South Sudan and around the world.  Please join in this special day that unites Catholics all over the world in prayer, celebration and care for the mission of the Church.  You will be able to Gift Aid your donations by using envelopes provided by Missio at the back of the Church – Thank you.

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:
CAFOD works with poor communities overseas on our behalf, helping them to tackle poverty and injustice.  Last Friday was Harvest Fast Day and there will be a collection after all Masses this weekend.  Please use the envelopes if you can, and if you pay UK tax, complete the Gift Aid section to add 25% to the amount that you donate.  Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity.

FR DAVID & FR GABRIELE WELCOME MASS:  
There will be ‘Welcome Mass’ for Fr. David and Fr Gabriele on Friday 13th October at 7.30 pm with the main celebrant being Bishop John Sherrington (pictured). After the Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall. You are all warmly invited.

FR DAVID & FR GABRIELE WELCOME MASS:  
There will be ‘Welcome Mass’ for Fr. David and Fr Gabriele on Friday 13th October at 7.30 pm with the main celebrant being Bishop John Sherrington. After the Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall. You are all warmly invited.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018:
Parents who have completed an application form are asked to sign up for an appointment to meet the Priest and Catechist. The list is available in the Paper Shop today for the appointments which will be on  Monday 25th September.

FR GABRIELE BRUSCO:
As we say a fond farewell to Fr John this weekend we will be welcoming Fr. Gabriele, our new assistant priest, to the Parish next weekend (pictured).

OUTING TO MARGATE:
There are a few seats available on the Bernadette Club trip to Margate on Tuesday 22nd August at a mere £15 per person.  Please call Kathleen Murphy for further details on 0208 368 5639.

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION:
Tuesday is a Holy Day of Obligation and there will be Mass at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.

BLESSED TANSI PILGRIMAGE:

In honour of Blessed Cyprian Twene Tansi will take place on Saturday 26th August at Mount St Bernard Abbey.  If you are interested in going please contact Bernadette on 07813 367787.