MASS & SERVICE TIMES
Saturday 17th November
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – Tony Kearns RIP
Sunday 18th November – 33rd SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
World Day of the Poor
9:30am – Bernard Cannon RIP
11:00am – People of the Parish
Monday 19th November
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
Tuesday 20th November
No service
Wednesday 21st November
7:15pm – Music Ministry Rehearsal
Thursday 22nd November
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
Friday 23rd November
7pm – Bingo Night (start time 7:30pm)
Saturday 24th November
4:45pm – Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:15pm – Paul John Gardner RIP
Sunday 25th November
9:30am – People of the parish
11:00am – Jobal Oliveros 1st year anniversary
Monday 26th November
9:30am – Service of Word and Communion
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
Bingo Night
Friday 23rd November at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm).
As usual we would be grateful for donations of Prizes for this event. And of course your support on the evening itself – always a great evening out.
Christ the King Sunday
Sunday 25th November Mass – 5.30pm
Celebrate this day with St Nicholas Catholic High School and the parish communities at St Wilfrid’s RC Church, Northwich
Young people – Year 7 and above – come and help prepare from 4.00pm (parental consent form must be completed). Refreshments afterwards in the parish centre.
Belgian Beer Night
Friday 7th December 7:30pm to 11:30pm.
Tickets available from Phil Martin in advance of the night (07720 807162). Price is £10 for 2 beers (one draught and one bottle) plus food (Belgian Stew). More beers available to purchase on the night. £4 for those who only want the food. Pre-order forms will be made available before the event if you want to order additional beers for the Christmas period.
Pensioner’s Meal
9th December – noon onwards
Please add your name(s) to the list in 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.
Parish Christmas Afternoon
Monday 10th December – 1.30 to 3.30pm
We would like to invite members of the parish to join us for an Afternoon Tea Christmas Celebration here at St Nicholas Catholic High School. The afternoon will include refreshments and entertainment. We may be able to provide some transport if needed. In the first instance we can offer twelve spaces per parish.. Please let Fr Simon know if you wish to attend so that they have an idea of the numbers. Tickets and further details shortly.
Parish Trip to York
Friday 14th December
We are planning a Coach Trip to York. A magical experience – visit the Christmas Markets, York Minster, the Shambles, Margaret Clitherow’s House, The Railway Museum – and much more. See York in all its glory. Please sign up on the clipboard in the porch ASAP. Price is £20 per person. Well worth a visit if you haven’t been – or even if you have been before.
Children’s Christmas Party
Sunday 16th December 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.
St. John Vianney Trip
7th to 10th May 2019
A visit to Douai Abbey has been arranged by Fr Paul and is available to local parishes. Cost: £190.00 which includes trips to Oxford and Winchester. More details to follow.
Coffee Morning
Congratulations to our team for another successful Coffee morning which raised the sum of £169. Our grateful thanks go to those who organised it and to those who came along and supported it.
Our next Coffee morning won’t be until January.
Confirmations
Congratulations to all the candidates who were confirmed at St Mary’s Church on Friday 16th November.
St Hugh’s Catholic Primary School, Timperley
St Hugh’s are advertising for a new Head Teacher. Please see the poster on the Notice Board.
Scripture Group
We have halted the Scripture study meetings for the winter and hope to begin again in the new year. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Scripture meetings over the years. It may be that parishioners would prefer to have some workshops/meetings on other elements of the faith and, if this is the case, please speak to Fr Simon so that we can look into providing this.
200 CLUB DRAW
Winner: £40 Prize this week – Mr Steve Orford
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.