CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
New Catechists are needed to help with the Confirmation programme for 2016. If you would like to become part of the team, or would like to know more, please contact the Parish Office.
STRAWBERRY TEA:
John & Janet Butterworth are hosting a strawberry tea on Saturday 6th June in the Parish Hall at 2.30 pm to raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight. Tickets £7.50. The afternoon will include a special gift sale, a raffle and a great auction of lovely items. To reserve a place call Janet on 01707 664843.
ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS FOR 2016 ENTRY:
The signing session for Priest reference forms for St Michael’s takes place on Monday 1st June. Please sign up for an appointment in the Paper Shop today and collect a Diocesan reference form. Please bring this and the form in your information pack when you come for your appointment.
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
The Cemetery Mass will take place on Saturday 6th June at 11 am. There will be no 10 am Mass on this day.
FOUR SEASONS SPRING DRAW:
Congratulations to Mrs E Attanasio who won the First Prize of £180.60, Mrs M Nolan who won Second Prize; £51.60 and Mrs P Hunt who won £25.80 in the Third Prize. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available from the Paper Shop.
CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPHS:
Will be available to purchase in the Parish Hall this Sunday, 17th May, from 9.30 am – 1 pm.
‘LIFE OF CHRIST’
Parishioners of all ages are invited to watch the 'Life of Christ' outdoor live performance on Saturday 27th June at Wintershall. A coach will be arranged if enough people want to go but we need numbers quickly. Please contact Anuli (07793 036774), Debbie (07958 194917), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm places. Visit www.wintershall-estate.com/events/the-passion-of-jesus/ for more information.
MARY’S MEALS:
Mary’s Meals will be here on Sunday 31st May to collect your unwanted clothing and bedding (not duvets or pillows please). Over the next few weeks please collect your unwanted clothes and put them in tied sacks. Then on the morning of Sunday 31st May bring them with you when you come to Mass. Not only will you be getting rid of un-needed clothes/bedding and giving yourself little more space but you will also benefit a really worthwhile charity.
Mary’s Meals feeds children one good meal every day at school in over 12 countries. Because of our low costs we can do this for as little as £12.20 per child per year!
THE SHED THAT FED A MILLION CHILDREN by Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow.
This books tells the story of Mary’s Meals, written by the founder. Out on 21st May.
PICNIC AND PRAISE:
Celebrate the birthday of the church at Pentecost with Churches Together, on Sunday May 24th. A picnic will take place at St Peter’s Bourne, 40 Oakleigh Park South at 3 pm. A member of each Church community has been asked to speak about a memorable event in their lives and request a favourite hymn. Felicity Brown will be representing our Parish. Bring your own food – drinks provided.
PETER FARINA RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday May 19th at 10 am.