FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents meeting is on Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm.  All parents of children who hope to receive Holy Communion in May 2010 should attend.  Saturday 7th November classes for children who hope to receive Communion for the first time in May 2010 and for children who attend non-Catholic Schools.  The next Mass specially for parents and children is at 11.15am on Sunday 8th November. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn Draw will take place on Sunday 8th November in the Parish Hall after the 9.45am Mass.  Please pay your subscriptions before Saturday 7th. New members are always welcome, there are application forms in the Paper Shop.
 

DAVID MADDON:
We welcome David, a student at Allen Hall, who will be spending Sunday mornings with us during term time this year. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October, 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October, 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby after all Masses today. 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Today we have the opportunity to actively support the mission outreach of the Church.  The Church across the world, especially where it is young and poor, depends on our spiritual and material offerings. This is a yearly collection for the Missions.  Please give what you can, and if possible, use the Gift Aid envelopes (at the back of the church).  Many thanks.

MASS TIME CHANGE:
Please note that Mass will be at 9am on Wednesday this week. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby  from next weekend after all Masses. Please hand in all completed self assessment forms by Friday 16th October

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT:
Thank you to everyone who helped and/or supported the Coffee morning.  A total of £623.73 was raised – thank you.  

PRAYING FOR THE SICK:
If we are asked to pray for someone who is sick, we will pray at Mass for four weeks, and then in the newsletter for a further four weeks.  Please let us know at this point if you wish us to continue.  Thank you. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby  from today after all Masses. Please hand in all completed self assessment forms by midday on Friday 16th October. 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Next Sunday, Catholics everywhere unite in celebrating World Mission Sunday. Our prayers and donations help support mission projects and Catholic Communities across the world to grow towards self-sufficiency. The Holy Father invites every Catholic to contribute to a special collection next Sunday after all Masses.  Please Gift Aid your donation by using the envelopes found in the Church Porch – thank you. 

PARISH LUNCH:
A Very Big Thank You to all those who supported the Parish Lunch last Sunday. A total of £750 was raised towards the Sanctuary Flooring.

MASS TIMES:
Please note there will be NO 8am Masses for the next two weeks. 

ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:
Servers, Readers, Paper Shop volunteers – please collect new rotas from the Paper Shop today. 

CAFOD:
Clare Dixon, from CAFOD, will speak at all Masses this weekend, and the Harvest Fast Day collection will be on Sunday 4th October.  Please take a Fast day envelope home with you today, read Margaret's story and pray and fast in solidarity next Friday.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Open days for prospective parents will be on Thursday 19th November at 9am and Friday 4th December at 9am. 

OCTOBER BAPTISM COURSE:
Begins on Monday 5th October. To complete a form please come to the Parish Hall between 7 – 8 pm.  The second part of the course is on Monday 12th at 7.30 pm.

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