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Sunday 4th May 2008 - Ascension of the Lord
Written by Parish Office   
Friday, 02 May 2008 11:49

PENTECOST SUNDAY 11th May:
The 11.15am Mass will be an International Mass.  Please wear national costumes/colours.Volunteers are needed for reading and singers for input in their own language. 

SHORTAGE OF MASS BOOKS:
A drastic shortage of books means we are having to rely on paper copies.  Please make sure that you hand all church items back to the ushers as you leave. 

CENSUS FORMS:
Are you new to the Parish?  Please complete a form at the back of the Church. 

PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD:
The Knights of St. Columba have arranged a Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory on Sunday 8th June.  The programme will include Mass, Rosary and Benediction.  Please sign the list in the porch if you are interested.  Thank you.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Please note there will be no 8 am Mass on Monday and the Church will close after the 10 am Mass. 

BERNADETTE CLUB:
Don’t forget the May meeting which takes place this Friday, May 9th at 2 pm in the Parish Hall. 

PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect your new rotas thank you.  

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Please remember in your prayers the first group of Children who will be receiving the Sacrament of Communion for the first time next Saturday at 3pm. 

ANNE SACALA WRITES:
‘Dear children and parents past and present of Our Lady of Lourdes.  As you will know I have recently resigned from the staff.  I am sorry not to be able to speak to you all personally, but I would like to thank you for your generosity and warmth over the past 20 years.  It has been a privilege teaching in the school and I will take away many memories of my time here.  I hope you all have happy and fruitful lives filled with joy.  I will keep you in my prayers always’ 

PENTECOST - PICNIC AND PRAISE:
Churches Together are celebrating Pentecost at St Peter's Bourne, 40 Oakleigh Park South on Sunday 11th May at 4 pm, starting with a picnic in the garden (bring your own).  A  brass band will be accompanying the Service.  Fr. John McDade will be giving an address and he would welcome all our support.  Please come if you can. 

CAFOD SPONSORED BIKE RIDE:
Join in a sponsored Bike Ride in aid of CAFOD’s work fighting poverty in Latin America, Africa and Asia on Sunday 1st June in the beautiful Lee Valley Country Park, Hertfordshire.  Please contact CAFOD if you would like to take part on 0208 449 6970 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text38009 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Alternatively please sponsor us atwww.justgiving.com/pedalagainstpoverty2008

Last Updated on Friday, 02 May 2008 15:05
 

Prayer Intentions

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WHO ARE UNWELL:
Alicia Talty, Olive Galloway, Margaret Jackson, John Mendes, John Goodall, Grace Lalla, Elena Ferdenzi, Briege Reilly, Henning Althoff, Kathleen O’Driscoll, Mary Anne Collins, Pauline Ward, Maria Torrino, Mary Ann Cawley, Patrick Madden and Gerry D’Souza.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED:
Antonietta Fasano, George Stephens, John Goodall and Kathleen Martin.