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CAR PARK:
Thank you to all those volunteers who helped clean the car park last weekend.
CAFOD:
Thank you to all who gave so generously to the CAFOD appeal to help with the relief effort after the floods in Pakistan. We raised £1,860.
RCIA:
If you would like to know more about the Catholic Faith or are thinking about becoming a Catholic then the RCIA course is ideal for you. This year the RCIA Course begins on Sunday 3rd October at 11am and will run until Easter. There are application forms in the Paper shop.
COUNTING ROTA:
More volunteers are needed to help count the offerings on Sunday afternoons. You will be on a rota once every six weeks. Please give you names to one of the Clergy or the Parish Office if you are able to help – thank you.
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ANULI IGBOAKA SPONSORED WALK:
Anuli would like to thank every one from the parish for their kind and generous donations (at the mass collection and online) for her sponsored walk, which amounted to £298. The Good Counsel Network were very grateful. Thank you very much.
SEPTEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:
This continues with the preparation session on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm in the Small Hall.
CAFOD:
This weekend there will be a second collection after every Mass for CAFOD to help with the relief effort after the floods in Pakistan.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY:
We had a very good response from people offering to be Catechists for Children’s Liturgy at the 11.15am Mass. If anyone else would like to help please give your name to one of the Clergy or the Parish Office. There will be a meeting for those who have given their names on Tuesday 14th September at 7pm.
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APPEAL - SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND MARY:
Thank you to all those who gave so generously to the Mission Appeal last weekend by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. A staggering £2,522 was raised. If you would still like to give, please place your donation in an envelope, marked “Mission Appeal” and either pop this through the letter box of the Presbytery or give it to Fr Kevin.
SPONSORED WALK:
Anuli, one of our parishioners, completed a sponsored walk yesterday to raise money for the Guild of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic Charity that offers support to new and expectant mothers who otherwise may not feel able to keep their babies. They offer support, both practical, emotional and financial and are in need of funds to continue with this. If you would like to find out more, and feel able to contribute, you can make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/Anulika-Igboaka. Or else Anuli will be collecting sponsorship after all Sunday masses today. Thank you for your generosity.
BAPTISM SIGNINGS:
If you wish to have your child Baptised you can register that you want this done on Monday evening 6th September between 7 – 8pm. Please come to the Brown door. There will be a preparation session the following Monday evening 13th September at 7.30pm.
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PAPAL VISIT 2010:
HYDE PARK PRAYER VIGIL – 18th SEPT
BIRMINGHAM MASS – 19th SEPT.
All those who signed up for Papal events have been given a place and we are now collecting the money. For Hyde Park the cost is £5 including children. For Cofton Park the cost is £25. Please put the money in an envelope saying which event you are attending and the names of those you are paying for. This can be posted through the Presbytery letter box. Please remember that if you gave your name for either event but are now unable to attend you still need to pay as the Parish will be charged if your name is on the list.
It is regretted that you cannot transfer your booking to another person.
All those attending the Papal events will need to take with them some form of photo Identity eg Passport or driving licence.
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FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
Congratulations to our Summer Draw winners: Frank and Mary Howard, who won First Prize of £221.55 in the Summer Draw, Mrs R Brereton, who won the Second Prize of £63.30, and Celia Donnelly won the Third Prize of £31.65. New members are always welcome – application forms are in the Paper Shop. Proceeds go towards Parish funds.
APPEAL - SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND MARY:
Thank you to all those who gave so generously to the Mission Appeal last weekend by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. A staggering £2,522 was raised. If you would still like to give, please place your donation in an envelope, marked “Mission Appeal” and either pop this through the letter box of the Presbytery or give it to Fr Kevin.