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JANUARY SALE:

This year’s Big Sale is on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd January after all Masses except Sunday evening. We have a great selection of  hats and gloves as well as many other items.  If you can donate any gifts, books, toys, DVD’s or CDs etc. we will be most grateful, also raffle prizes.  Cakes on the day will be a big help.  Items may be left in the Office during opening hours.  For other queries please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843. All proceeds will be for Parish Funds.  Do please come along for a bargain. Janet

PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:

Urgently required for the second half of Sunday mornings.  Please call Cecilia on 8361 9408 or leave your details in the Parish Office  - thank you. 

PAX CHRISTI PENNIES:

Please bring your Pennies For Peace on 30th January – thank you.

HOSPITAL VISITS:

If you are taken to hospital please let the staff know you are Catholic and you want to see a Catholic priest.  It is not usual for the Parish clergy to make hospital visits.   

BAPTISM:

We are looking for a number of people to be trained to help with preparing those who are bringing children for Baptism.  If you think you might be interested please complete the slip at the bottom of the newsletter to express your interest. 

RCIA:

The next RCIA Group meeting is on Sunday 23rd January at 11am. 

FILIPE DIAS RIP:

Requiem Mass is on Tuesday, January 25th at 10.30 am. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL QUIZ NIGHT:

On Saturday, 22nd January, from 7.30 pm.  Tickets are £5 – please call 07818 236904 for more information. 

CONFIRMATION 2011:

There will be a meeting for the Catechists on Wednesday 19th January and a meeting for the parents of the Candidates on Wednesday 26th January both at 7pm.  The Candidates will be enrolled at the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 31st January and the first session for those who hope to be Confirmed in 2011 will be on February 2nd at 7pm. 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND:

Archbishop Vincent invites you to join him on the first Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on 3rd – 11th November 2011.  The cost is £1,480 per person for 2 sharing.  Booking forms can be obtained from Mr Daly This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 7798 9173.  Places are limited! 

CATHOLIC CHILDRENS SOCIETY:

Thank you very much for your generous donation of £1,102 to the Crib Appeal, which will be used to help underprivileged children in our Diocese.  

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:

We pray for the sick at every Mass but only pray for individuals by name for three weeks unless you ask for their name to be included again.