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.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
There will be a short course commencing in March for any adult who would like to be confirmed.  Application forms are available from the Sacristy.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 3rd – 7th September 2012: There has been a good response but there are still places available.  Accordingly the time limit to express an interest has been extended to Sunday 19th February.  Please see notice board in the porch for further details.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents meet on Tuesday, 7th at 8 pm.
Children’s session is Sat. 10th at 10 am. Mass for all on Sunday at 11.15 am.

ALTAR SERVERS:
We are still looking for new Altar Servers.  Children must have made their First Holy Communion.  We especially need adult servers, male or female.  Please see one of the Priests for further details thank you.

JANUARY SALE PRIZES:
There are still a few unclaimed prizes.  Please see the porch Notice Board for ticket numbers.

TEN TEN:
Ten Ten Theatre, the Catholic theatre company, are looking for more professional actors to join them.  If you are an actor/actress and interested in learning more about the company, please visit www.tententheatre.co.uk

MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES is on Saturday 11th February at 2pm at Westminster Cathedral and will include Sacrament of the Sick.

FEBRUARY BAPTISM COURSE:
Begins on Monday 6th February between  7 – 8 pm in the Parish Centre for completion of application forms.

FR JOHNSON:
Fr Johnson has returned to India for the Requiem of his Father. Please remember Sebastian Alexander RIP in your prayers.