PARISH HALL:
The painting is coming along very well and we hope the Hall will be back in action very soon. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Summer Draw will take place on Sunday 17th August after the 9.45 am Mass.  Members are reminded that subscriptions should be in by Saturday 16th August. 

FLOWER ARRANGERS:
Please collect your new rotas today from the Paper Shop.

LAY MINISTERS ROTAS:
Please collect your new rota from the paper shop.  Apologies for the late delivery of the rota.  Please take the one with your number(s) on it.  Many thanks. 

PARISH OFFICE:
The office will be closed Tuesday to Thursday next week.  Please keep all your enquiries for the days on which it is open.     

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2009 APPLICATIONS FORMS:
If you would like your child to attend our First Holy Communion course, which begins in October and runs through to next May, the forms are now available from the Paper shop.  Your child must be at least 7 years old by 31st August 08.  You will return the forms when you come to enrol on 8th or 9th September.  Please do not return them before then.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE that if your child was on the course for those who don’t attend Catholic schools last year, you will still need to complete the new form

ST MARTHA’S SCHOOL:
St Martha’s School are looking for families to host girls from our International Home Stay programme.  Required for Term Time only (i.e. would suit a family with child off at university).  Students are girls age 16 to 18 from overseas (Chinese initially).  Families are required immediately (Sept 08) and subsequently for our database for future placements.  The girls will require their own room.  Excellent remuneration.  Please contact Sr Teresa at the school if you are interested in receiving more details.  Direct line 0208 447 4941.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND OFFERING last weekend of £2,038