PLANNED GIVING SCHEME:
It would be a great help to the parish if you are able to donate your offerings each week through the Planned Giving envelope scheme or by standing order.  If you are also able to ‘Gift Aid’ your donation, as a taxpayer, the parish would receive a further 25% of your donation in tax relief from HMRC, without any cost to yourself.  Application forms are in the porch at the back of the church. Thank you.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
There are lists in the Paper Shop for appointments for those parents who have registered their child for First Holy Communion.  They will take place on Monday 29th September - please sign for your appointment today.

CLEANING IN THE CHURCH:

We are looking for people who can spare 10 – 15 minutes after the 10 am Mass on Mondays to help clean the vessels.  Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to know more.

RCIA:
If you are an adult interested in becoming a Catholic, or in knowing more about the Catholic faith, you are invited to attend our RCIA course which takes place from October to Easter.  Please collect an application form from the Priests in the Sacristy today.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
There are lists in the Paper Shop for appointments for those parents who have registered their child for First Holy Communion.  They will take place on Monday 29th September - please sign for your appointment today.

CLEANING IN THE CHURCH:
We are looking for people who can spare 10 – 15 minutes after the 10 am Mass on Mondays to help clean the vessels. Please contact the Parish Office if you are able to help.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
If you would like to talk to one of our volunteers please fill out a form available at the back of the Church or leave you name at the Parish Office.

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS:
There will be a second collection after all Masses for three of our Diocesan Charities:  Racial Justice, Home Mission and the Catholic Youth Service.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
There are lists in the Paper Shop for appointments for those parents who have registered their child for First Holy Communion.  They will take place on Monday 29th September - please sign for your appointment today.

CLEANING THE CHURCH:
We are looking for people who can spare 10 – 15 minutes after the 10 am Mass on Mondays to help clean the vessels, altar cloths and candles in the Sacristy.  Also, the altar cloths need to be washed each week – would you be able to join our rota to take them home to wash and iron?  The more people on the rota, the less often you will need to do this.
If you think you could help with either of these very important tasks please contact the Parish Office – thank you.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
If you would like to talk to one of our volunteers please fill out a form available at the back of the Church or leave you name at the Parish Office.

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS:
Next Sunday, 21st September, there will be a second collection after all Masses for three of our Diocesan Charities:  Racial Justice, Home Mission and the Catholic Youth Service.

SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS APPEAL:
Sr Margo will be speaking at all Masses today about the work of the Sisters of the Missions.  There will be a collection after all Masses.

In case you are admitted to hospital........
In light of data protection please indicate on entering hospital that your details are to be passed to the RC Chaplain.  Also state that you would like the RC Chaplain to visit you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi   27.10.2014 – 2.11.14
The balance of the payment for the pilgrimage is due on the 1st of September. Please arrange payment to Tangney Tours Ltd in accordance with the terms of the Confirmation Invoice you have received.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO
ROME AND ASSISI

PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE IN THE CHURCH PORCH CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE FLIGHT TIMES

SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS APPEAL:
There will be an appeal at all Masses next weekend on behalf of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Sr Margo will be speaking at all Masses about the work carried out by the Missions and there will be a collection after Mass – thank you.

In case you are admitted to hospital........
In light of data protection please indicate on entering hospital that your details are to be passed to the RC Chaplain.  Also state that you would like the RC Chaplain to visit you.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi   27.10.2014 – 2.11.14
The balance of the payment for the pilgrimage is due on the 1st of September. Please arrange payment to Tangney Tours Ltd in accordance with the terms of the Confirmation Invoice you have received.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI
PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE IN THE CHURCH PORCH CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE FLIGHT TIMES

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
August 25th is a Bank Holiday and there will be Mass at 10 am only, after which the church will be closed for the day.

OFFICE OPENING TIMES THIS WEEK:
The Office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between    9 am and 1 pm this week.

BLESSED CYPRIAN TANSI PILGRIMAGE:
The Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at Mount St Bernard Abbey, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UL, starting at 11 am with Holy Mass, followed by a Rosary Procession and Blessing of the Sick.  For further information/bookings, please contact Bernadette on 07813 367787.

GRAND ORGAN FESTIVAL: Westminster Cathedral
The next recital will be given by the Cathedral Master of Music, Martin Baker, on Wednesday 27th August at 7.30 pm.  Entrance is free of charge, and all are welcome; the recitals will last around 75 minutes.

Tickets are now on sale for the Cathedral Choir's performance of Handel's Messiah on Wednesday 12th  November, and are available from the Cathedral Gift Shop, 0844 847 1524 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

POUND A MONTH SUMMER DRAW:
Congratulations to our winners:
1st : Mrs D Speroni, £196.35
2nd: Miss C McCarthy, £56.10
3rd: Mis S Rainsford, £28.05

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Office will be closed on Wednesday of this week.

BLESSED CYPRIAN TANSI PILGRIMAGE:

The Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at Mount St Bernard Abbey, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UL, starting at 11 am with Holy Mass, followed by a Rosary Procession and Blessing of the Sick.  For further information/bookings, please contact Bernadette on 07813 367787.

GRAND ORGAN FESTIVAL:

Westminster Cathedral.  The next recital will be given by the Cathedral Master of Music, Martin Baker, on Wednesday 27th August at 7.30 pm.  Entrance is free of charge, and all are welcome; the recitals will last around 75 minutes.

Tickets are now on sale for the Cathedral Choir's performance of Handel's Messiah on Wednesday 12th  November, and are available from the Cathedral Gift Shop, 0844 847 1524 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

In case you are admitted to hospital........

In light of data protection please indicate on entering hospital that your details are to be passed to the RC Chaplain.  Also state that you would like the RC Chaplain to visit you.

CONFIRMATION 2015:
If you have signed up for Confirmation but did not receive a ‘Yellow form’ please collect one from the Sacristy after Mass – thank you.

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:
Friday, August 15th, is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Masses will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.

RITA HATTON RIP:
The funeral of the late Rita Hatton will take place on Tuesday, August 12th, at 10 am.

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI 27TH OCT – 2ND NOVEMBER
PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE IN THE CHURCH PORCH CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE FLIGHT TIMES

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Bernadette Club are organising a trip to Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday 28th August.  The coach will be leaving from the church, and there are still some places available if anyone would like to go – families welcome.  Please contact Pat on 8361 0511 for further details.

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

CONFIRMATION 2015:
If you have signed up for Confirmation but did not receive a ‘Yellow form’ please collect one from the Sacristy after Mass – thank you.

BLESSED CYPRIAN TANSI PILGRIMAGE:
The Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at Mount St Bernard Abbey, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UL, starting at 11 am with Holy Mass, followed by a Rosary Procession and Blessing of the Sick.  For further information/bookings, please contact Bernadette on 07813 367787.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Bernadette Club are organising a trip to Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday 28th August.  The coach will be leaving from the church, and there are still some places available if anyone would like to go – families welcome.  Please contact Pat on 8361 0511 for further details.

CONFIRMATION 2015:
If you have signed up for Confirmation but did not receive a ‘Yellow form’ please collect one from the Sacristy after Mass – thank you.

BLESSED CYPRIAN TANSI PILGRIMAGE:
The Annual Pilgrimage in honour of Blessed Cyprian Iwene Tansi will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at Mount St Bernard Abbey, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UL, starting at 11 am with Holy Mass, followed by a Rosary Procession and Blessing of the Sick.  For further information/bookings, please contact Bernadette on 07813 367787.

THE PASSAGE:
David Dimbleby will be appealing on Radio 4 on behalf of The Passage – the homelessness charity based in Victoria.  Do listen to hear more about the work of this Catholic Charity.  The broadcasts are on Sunday 27th July at 7.55 am and 9.26 pm, and on Thursday 31st July at 3.27 pm.

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday 23rd July.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Bernadette Club are organising a trip to Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday 28th August.  The coach will be leaving from the church, and there are still some places available if anyone would like to go families welcome.  Please contact Pat on 020 8361 0511 for further details.

PARISH CENSUS FORMS:
If have not completed a census form, or you are new to the Parish, please ask one of the priests for a form.

CONFIRMATION 2015:
If you have signed up for Confirmation but did not receive a ‘Yellow form’ please collect one from the Sacristy after Mass – thank you.

CONFIRMATION PHOTOS:

There are some uncollected photos from this year’s event in the Office.  If you think yours may be one of them, please call during office hours to have a look.  £5 small and £12.50 for the large pictures.  Thank you.