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CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
New Catechists are needed to help with the Confirmation programme for 2016.  If you would like to become part of the team, or would like to know more, please contact the Parish Office.

STRAWBERRY TEA:
John & Janet Butterworth are hosting a strawberry tea on Saturday 6th June in the Parish Hall at 2.30 pm to raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight.  Tickets £7.50.  The afternoon will include a special gift sale, a raffle and a great auction of lovely items.  To reserve a place call Janet on 01707 664843.

ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS FOR 2016 ENTRY:
The signing session for Priest reference forms for St Michael’s takes place on Monday 1st June.  Please sign up for an appointment in the Paper Shop today and collect a Diocesan reference form.  Please bring this and the form in your information pack when you come for your appointment.

NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
The Cemetery Mass will take place on Saturday 6th June at 11 am. There will be no 10 am Mass on this day.

FOUR SEASONS SPRING DRAW:
Congratulations to Mrs E Attanasio who won the First Prize of £180.60, Mrs M Nolan who won Second Prize; £51.60 and Mrs P Hunt who won £25.80 in the Third Prize.  New members are always welcome.  Application forms are available from the Paper Shop.

CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPHS:
Will be available to purchase in the Parish Hall this Sunday, 17th May, from 9.30 am – 1 pm.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION:
A Very Big Thank You to all the Catechists and Volunteers who helped with the preparation for the Sacraments and to those who helped prepare for and took part in the ceremonies.

SATURDAY GROUP:
Pottery Sale in the Hall after morning masses today.  All funds will go towards equipment for the Saturday Outreach Group held monthly at Our Lady of Lourdes for young people with special needs.

GO FAIR TRADE NUTS:
Exceptional value packs of nuts and other delicacies are on the Fair Trade stall today. Knowing that £750 profit from sales since 2013 went to CAFOD in April will make your purchases taste all the sweeter, especially as the Government will have matched £500 of that.

STRAWBERRY TEA:
John & Janet Butterworth are hosting a strawberry tea on Saturday 6th June in the Parish Hall at 2.30 pm to raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight.  Tickets £7.50.  The afternoon will include a special gift sale, a raffle and a great auction of lovely items.  To reserve a place call Janet on 01707 664843.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
Please come to the Parish Hall on Monday 11th May between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.  The course follows on Monday 18th at 7.30 pm.

URGENT HELP REQUIRED:
Laundering of small Altar Cloths.  Once every three weeks you would be required to take home and launder the small cloths used at Mass every day.  It is essential to have good supply of these cloths available at all times.  Please help If you can.  Please call the Parish Office for more information – thank you.

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
There is no 8 am Mass on Monday 4th May, and the church will close after the 10 am Mass.

CONFIRMATION:
The Confirmation rehearsal for candidates and sponsors will take place on Wednesday 6th May at 7 pm.  The ceremony takes place on Friday 8th May at 7.30 pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents are reminded of their rehearsals on Thursday 7th May at    5.30 pm or 6.15 pm.  The Masses are on Saturday 9th May at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.

Please note that there is no 10 am Mass on Saturday 9th May.

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CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The Confirmation rehearsal for candidates and sponsors will take place on Wednesday 6th May at 7 pm. 

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note the office will be closed on Wednesday this week.

CHARMION KAHN RIP:
The Requiem will take place here on Thursday, April 30th at 10 am.

CHILDREN’S SOCIETY:
There will be a speaker at all Masses next weekend to talk about the work done in the Diocese by the Catholic Children’s Society.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
Parents meet on Tuesday at 8pm in the Parish Hall.
Children’s session will be on Saturday at 10am.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course will continue on Saturday 25th April at 4.45 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm.

EUCARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA:
There is a new rota available for the period 25th April to 18th July.  Most of you should receive it by email, but there are copies in the paper shop for those who don’t.

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PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday this week.

EUCARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA:
There is a new rota available for the period 25th April to 18th July.  Most of you should receive it by email, but there are copies in the paper shop for those who don’t.

CYNTHIA NOBLE RIP:
The body will be received into the church on Monday 13th April at 6.30 pm.  The Requiem is on Tuesday 14th at 10 am.

PARISH SUPPORT NETWORK:
Members of the Parish Support Team will be speaking at all Masses this weekend to give us an update on their work in the community.

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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Monday 6th 10 am.
Tuesday – Friday 8 am and 10 am.
All this week the church will close after the 10 am Mass.

PARISH OFFICE:
The Office is closed from Monday to Wednesday this week, and will reopen on Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 1 pm.

ROTAS – PAPER SHOP AND SUNDAY MORNING TEAS:
READERS:
There are new rotas available in the paper shop.  Please take yours as soon as you can.  Many thanks.

BRENDAN FORDE RIP:
Reception of the body is on Tuesday 7th April at 7.30 pm, followed by the Requiem on Wednesday 8th at 10 am.

CYNTHIA NOBLE RIP:
The body will be received into the church on Monday 13th April at 6.30 pm.  The Requiem is on Tuesday 14th at 10 am.

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PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Will take place on Monday 30th March at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

CHRISM MASS:
Will take place in Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, 31st March, at 12 noon.

EASTER SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.
Please note there will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Please sign the sheet in the Church Porch if you are able to help with the services during Easter – thank you.

HOLY PLACES:
There will be a collection at the afternoon service on Good Friday for the Holy Places.  Please be as generous as you can.  Thank you.

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LENT PROGRAMME:
The final part of our Lenten Series, “Jesus’ Footsteps in the Holy Land”, takes place on Tuesday 24th March, 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Exposition will take place today between 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  If you are able to watch for half an hour please sign the list in the Porch.

CHURCHES TOGETHER STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
This will take place on Saturday 28th March, starting at 12 noon at St John’s Whetstone (next to B & Q).  The Stations will finish at All Saints Church.

EDWARD CONNELL RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30 pm prior to repatriation to Ireland.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak with one of our Bereavement Support volunteers please fill out a form which can be found in the church porch and post through the Presbytery letter box.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues on Saturday 28th  March at 4.45 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm.

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LENT PROGRAMME:
The next in our Lenten Series, “Jesus’ Footsteps in the Holy Land”, takes place on Tuesday 24th March at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.  There is no session on March 17th.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak with one of our Bereavement Support volunteers please fill out a form which can be found in the church porch and post through the Presbytery letter box.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues on Saturday 21st March at 4.45 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm.

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING:
For those already on the course, training will continue on  21st March.

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CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues with the Retreat Day with Ten Ten on Saturday 14th March.  Please come to the Parish Hall at 10 am.  The Day will end with Mass at 6.30 pm.

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING:
For those already on the course, training will continue on 14th and 21st March.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
Please note that the March meeting of the Bernadette Club will be on Friday 13th March from 2 – 4 pm.

FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT:
This weekend's is part of Fair Trade Fortnight and the stall will be open after every Mass, from Saturday 6.30 pm to Sunday 6.30 pm.  "Real" Easter Eggs featuring the true story of Easter will be available to buy or order for collection after every Palm Sunday mass.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND:
Now in its fifth year, the Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Hudson, and will take place on 3rd – 11th November 2015.  The all-inclusive price is £1,495 (single supplement £275).  For more information please call Gerald Daly on 7798 9173 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gill at Tangney Tours on 01732 886666.