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.

RECEPTION INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH:

If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, or know someone who does, please take a form from the Paper shop and return it by Sunday 30th July.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
If your child is going into Year Three, and you would like them to make their First Communion next Spring,  please collect a course application form from the Sacristy and sign the sheet as you do so. This will be the last Sunday to collect forms and they  should be returned by Sunday 16th July.