MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Saturday 18th November
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – The Gardner family (father & son)
Sunday 19th November – 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE A)
9;30am – Norah Hunt RIP
11:00am – People of the Parish
Monday 20th November
9:30am – Mass – Hugh Duffy (Sick)
7:30pm – Scripture Group
Tuesday 21st November
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
Wednesday 22nd November
Noon – Mass – Teresa Brown RIP
Thursday 23rd November
9:30am – Mass -Those on our November List
7:00pm – Confirmations
Friday 24th November
No Service
Saturday 25th November
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – Monica and Peter Robinson RIP
Sunday 26th November
9;30am – Maddelena Rocco RIP
11:00am – People of the Parish
Tuesday 28th November
7:00pm – Mass for the Deceased
If Fr Simon is unobtainable and you urgently need a Priest please phone the parish mobile: 07548 222133 Please use this number for emergencies only i.e. where a priest is needed urgently.
Dates for your Diary
Thursday 30th November at 9.15am – Advent Service in school
The school warmly invites parishioners to come and join us, as we mark the start of our Advent journey with prayer, music and reflection.
Saturday 2nd December: Day of reflection on Advent
Coffee at 12:30pm for 1pm start. Stories, Songs and Reflections with Andy and Anna Raine from Lindisfarne. All most welcome.
Friday 8th December- Bingo Night
As usual we would be grateful donations of Prizes for this event. And of course your support on the evening itself – always a great evening out.
Sunday 10th December noon – Pensioner’s Meal
Please add your name(s) to the list on the porch if you would like to attend. If you have any special needs (dietary, transport to and fro, access arrangements, etc) please let us know. We would also welcome volunteers to assist on the day – and Raffle Prizes please.
Friday 15th December – BEER NIGHT
Price is £10 for 2 beers and hot food. £4 for food only. There will be pre-order forms for those who wish to purchase additional beers for Christmas. Price list and choices to follow soon.
40th ANNIVERSARY
If you brought in photos of the history of St Joseph’s you can collect them from the porch. Thanks you for the loan of them.
WALK WITH ME – READING FOR ADVENT
As well as the MY DAY BY DAY booklets we have copies of WALK WITH ME . Price £1 each. Please place your money in the Wall Box in the inner porch by the Hymn Books.
CLERGY EDUCATION & TRAINING FUND
Next weekend we will be having the annual collection to help to train future Priests and Deacons – as well as lay people (such as Eucharistic Ministers). The Fund also meets the cost of ongoing training of clergy.
200 CLUB DRAW
Winner: £40 Prize this week – Mr B O’Hare
WHY NOT JOIN THE 200 CLUB AND HELP THE PARISH?
FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH
If you would like to make a donation for the flowers please add your name to the list in the porch and place your donation into the wall box.