SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD:
This takes place on New year’s Day and will be celebrated with a Mass at 12 noon.  There will be a reception afterwards in the parish Hall to which everyone is welcome.

CRIB OFFERINGS:
There will be a collection over the Christmas period beside the crib for the Catholic Children’s Society, which supports needy children in our Diocese.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
those of you who carried out the many Parish tasks which helped make our Christmas services very special this year.

OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS DRAW
raised £1,980 towards our Restoration Funds.  Thank you to all who bought tickets and sponsored or donated prizes.  A list of prize winners is in the Church Porch and prizes can be collected from the Parish Office at opening times.  Thanks again for your generous support. 

CRB FORMS:
Nicky Madigan will be at the Church today Sunday 30th December between 11.30 am & 12.30 pm to collect any CRB forms outstanding and check your ID.   

PARISH OFFICE:
Will be open on Thursday and Friday only this week. 

READERS:
Your new rotas await collection from the Paper Shop today.

NEW YEAR MASS TIMES
MONDAY 31st Dec 10am
TUES 1st Jan
12 noon (followed by New Year's reception in the Parish Hall)
Please note that there will be no 10am Mass on New Year's Day.
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
There will be one Mass only at 10am.
Please note that the Church will be closed after the 10am Masses during the week.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ON THEIR OWN OVER CHRISTMAS, THE ELDERLY AND THE SICK
Will be on Sunday January 6th from 2pm – 6pm.Please call Mavis if you would like to come, on 8367-6016, or sign your name on the list in the Porch. 

BERNADETTE CLUB:
Don’t forget your next meeting on Friday 4th January at 2 pm.  All welcome. 

The Parish Team  would like to thank you for your cards, gifts and good wishes and wish you all a very happy and Peaceful New Year.