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.

‘LIFE OF CHRIST’

Parishioners of all ages are invited to watch the 'Life of Christ' outdoor live performance on Saturday 27th June at Wintershall.  A coach will be arranged if enough people want to go but we need numbers quickly.  Please contact Anuli (07793 036774), Debbie (07958 194917), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm places.  Visit www.wintershall-estate.com/events/the-passion-of-jesus/ for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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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