MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Saturday 9th December
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – Francis
Sunday 10th December – 2ND ADVENT (CYCLE B)
9;30am – People of the Parish
11:00am – Bridget Walsh
12:00pm – PENSIONER’S PARTY
Monday 11th December
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
Tuesday 12th December
9:30am -Service of Word and Communion
Wednesday 13th December
No Service
Thursday 14th December
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
Friday 15th December
No Service
7:30pm – BEER NIGHT
Saturday 16th December
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – James Cuffe RIP
Sunday 17th December
9;30am – People of the Parish
11:00am – John Dunne sick
12:00pm – CHILDREN’S PARTY
Monday 18th December
9:30am – James Graham RIP
7:00pm – Service of Reconciliation
7:30pm – Scripture Group
MASS INTENTIONS: There will be no weekday Masses as Father Simon is on a retreat, please be aware that Mass intentions will be behind.
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
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. Please add your name and contact information on the list in the foyer.
Sunday 17th December – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
After 11am Mass. Shared table, games and a special guest.
We would like parents to stay around to help with their own children (Coffees and teas will be provided). Should finish about 14:00.
Monday 18th December 7pm – A SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION
An opportunity for us all to prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
Friday 12th January 7pm – PARISH HELPERS’ PARTY
Are you involved in the Parish work – for example:- as a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Offertory Counter, Cleaner, Flower arranger, Parish Council member, Gardener, Food Bank helper, Sacristan, Catechist, Musician and/or Choir member, Parish maintenance, Children’s Liturgy, etc.,etc.
You are cordially invited to a Party on the 12th January.
If you are able to attend please can you add your name(s) to the list in the porch as soon as possible so that we can plan for catering.
OUR ADVENT CHARITY
As you know, Fr Simon spends his annual holiday in a parish in Arizona. In the White Mountains there is an Apache Indian Reservation whose people live in great poverty. So for our Advent Charity we will be having two collections – one today and one on 17th December. The money raised will be sent to help these Apache people.
THE DIOCESE YEARBOOKS
The Diocese Yearbooks are now available at £3 each.
200 CLUB DRAW
Winner: £40 Prize this week – Mrs Christina Shaw
WHY NOT JOIN THE 200 CLUB AND HELP THE PARISH?
SPECTACLES FOR MISSIONS
Please bring in your unwanted spectacles
FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH
Flowers for the church were donated by Marie Rimmer
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.
Newsletter Download: 320. 10th December 2017 2nd Advent