CONFIRMATION 2008:
Those of you who have picked up an application form are reminded that they should be returned in person on either 19th or 20th November between 7 – 8 pm at the Parish Centre, where you will be invited to join the Parish Team for a short chat.  We will be unable to consider any application after these dates.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:
The 9.45 am Mass next Sunday will be a special Mass for the Election of the New Southgate Council with Admission Ceremony and installation of New Members. All welcome.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
Our new envelopes are ready for collection from the back of the church today.  Please note that they will be in alphabetical order, not numerical order.

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
Very many thanks for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £2,400 was collected.  This collection will stay open until the end of the month and donations can be posted through the presbytery letter box – thank you.

NOTES FOR PEWS CONCERT:
Nigel Blomiley says, “My admiration and deep gratitude to the choirs for their work and performances last Saturday.  Special thanks to Amaya Pitharas, Peiro Mattei, Philip Donnelly and Robin Stapleton for their participation and, not least, to the audience and those who donated to our grand total of £651.”

WORLD YOUTH DAY NEWS:
The next WYD is in Sydney, Australia from 8 – 22 July 2008.  The Diocese is taking a group of 200 young people.  If you are over 16 and would like to go download the application form from www.worldyouthday.org.uk .  The full cost of the trip is £1,850.  The Catenian Association is offering to pay the full cost of the Pilgrimage for two young people – please see Fr. Damian

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
There will be a collection next weekend and all money raised will be used to ensure that elderly Priests in our diocese receive the care and support they need. Please take a donation envelope home with you for your contribution next weekend. Please give as much as you can.

NOTES FOR PEWS:
The Concert is next Saturday November 3rd at 8 pm. Opera of Musicals favourites and unusual instruments. Cheese and wine. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses, PLEASE support the event.

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
All money that you give will be used to ensure that sick and elderly Priests receive the care and support that they need.  The fund is entirely dependant on donations and each year more priests need its support.  If you pay tax please complete the Gift Aid Form on the donation envelopes, as this will add 28p to every £1 donated at no extra cost to yourself.

SCOUT GROUP AND BROWNIE PACK:
There will be Church Parade for Remembrance Sunday on November 11th at 9.45 am Mass.  Group members are asked to be at the church by 9.30 am and please wear your poppy if you have bought one.

WORLD YOUTH DAY NEWS:
The next WYD is in Sydney, Australia from 8 – 22 July 2008.  The Diocese is taking a group of 200 young people and places are now limited.  If you are over 16 and would like to go, download the application form from www.worldyouthday.org.uk .  The full cost of the trip amounts to £1,850.  The Catenian Association is offering to pay the full cost of the Pilgrimage for two young people – please ask Fr. Damian for a copy of their application form.

CAR PARK CLEANING:
A very Big thank you to all those who helped clean last weekend.

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