ASH WEDNESDAY:
A day of fasting and abstinence.  Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on Wednesday 22nd February at 8 am, 10 am & 7.30 pm.

LENTEN TALKS:
Understand the origins and services for Holy Week.  Partake in a better and more meaningful way.  First talk will be on Tuesday 28th February at 7.30 pm in the Parish Centre, focusing on ‘Palm Sunday’.  All welcome.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place every other Sunday during Lent from 1.30pm – 5.30pm starting Sunday 26th February.  Please add your name to the list in the Church Porch if you are willing to stay for half an hour.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place after 10 am Mass and at 7.30 pm every Friday during Lent.  We are looking for volunteer groups to take the evening service – please add your name to the list in the church porch.

CONFIRMATION 2012:
Please sign up for an appointment on Monday, 20th February between
5 – 9 pm, with the Priests and Catechists, on the list in the Paper Shop today.

There has been an unexpectedly  large number of applicants this year so a second date for Confirmation has been added on Wednesday 23rd May.  There will be a meeting for Parents on Wednesday 14th March at 7pm.  Names will be drawn to decide which date will be allocated to each Candidate.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP:
We now have a group of volunteers who have been trained to provide support to individuals who have been bereaved.  This support will be offered automatically to those newly bereaved but if you have been bereaved over the past couple of years and feel you would benefit from this please contact the Parish Office.

JANUARY SALE:
Many thanks to all who supported the sale.  We had a marvellous day and raised £1,450 a great result.  There is a list of prize numbers on the notice board in the Hall Foyer and prizes can be claimed from the office during opening hours.  Many thanks to Janet and John Butterworth for all the work they put into the Sale every year.

CONFIRMATION 2012:
Application forms are now available for this year’s Confirmation Course and should be collected from the Sacristy after all Sunday Masses.  Forms must be collected and signed for by the candidate themselves.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
We are planning to go to Lourdes this year from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th September.  The cost will be £511 per person.  Please indicate your interest by placing your name(s) on the list on the notice board inside the Church, which also contains further details.

CONFIRMATION 2012:
Application forms are now available for this year’s Confirmation Course and can be collected from the Sacristy after all Sunday Masses.  Forms must be collected and signed for by the candidate themselves.

Please sign up for an appointment on Monday 20th February between 5 – 9 pm to meet with the Priests and Catechists, on the list in the Paper Shop today.

There has been an unexpectedly  large number of applicants this year so a second date for Confirmation has been added on Wednesday 23rd May.  There will be a meeting for Parents on Wednesday 14th March at 7pm.  Names will be drawn to decide which date will be allocated to each Candidate.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE:
We have had three couples express an interest in helping with this important ministry.  If any married couples would like to help please see one of the Priests. Thank you.

BREDA SHUSTER RIP:
Reception: Wednesday 8th Feb, 6 pm.
Requiem Mass: Thursday at 10 am.

CATHERINE MOCLAIR RIP:
Reception: Thursday 9th Feb at 3.30 pm.  Requiem Mass: Friday at 10 am.

JANUARY SALE:
This year’s Big Sale will take place this weekend after the Saturday evening Mass and  all Sunday morning Masses.  We have our usual collection of hats, gloves and scarves, plus many other items all at bargain prices as well as lovely homemade cakes.  Please pop in for a bargain.  All proceeds will go towards replacing the Crib figures.

CONFIRMATION 2012:
Application forms are now available for this year’s Confirmation Course. Forms can be collected in the Sacristy after all Sunday Masses.  Forms must be collected by the candidate themselves.

MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
Saturday 11th February at 2pm at Westminster Cathedral.  Archbishop Vincent Nicols will be celebrating the Mass and the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered.

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