| NEXT SUNDAY: THIRTY FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR A Sunday 20th November 9.00 a.m. Harold Webster (Anniv) | Next Sunday’s Readings: 1st: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalm: 22 2nd: 1 Corinthians 15 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 |
| BLESSING OF GRAVES: Today at 3.00pm at Canley cemetery. Meet by the big oak tree by Car Park. BAPTISM preparation meeting for all parents requesting baptism for their children, TODAY 13th November 3.00pm in the Margaret Roper Room for parents and Godparents. Next Sunday, 3.00pm just for parents. PARISH YOUTH GROUP TODAY from 4.15 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Year 7 children and above welcome. |
| NEXT SUNDAY: PARISH MEMORIAL MASS; The Parish Bereavement Group have invited the families of those who have been buried from St. Thomas More over the last 12 months to a memorial celebration at which we will read out their names during the 11.00am Mass. Refreshments to follow in the MRR. |
| Last Sunday’s Collection: £1,214.76 Retired and Infirm Clergy: £703.87 Thank you. |
| Our Annual Guiding Church Parade will take place at next Sunday’s 9.00 a.m. Mass when we will welcome the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides as they lead the service followed by a Cake Sale in the Margaret Roper Room. Concert – at 3.00 p.m. Antoine Mitchell, Pianist |
| RIP: Gerald Nichols, Gertrude Czudej, Patrick Galvin, Mary McKenzie, David Bell-Nesbit, Father Brendan Byrne, Deacon Louis Kelly, Ivor Rouzell, Robert McGhee, Baby Ronan Coughlan, Joseph Ijoma, Vint Dunlop, Karl Seitz, Mary Tressler. Anniversaries- Joseph Garry, Eveline Hopkins, Elizabeth McGuckin, John McCarthy, John Comer, William Brennan, Celia Adams, Michael Haran, Harry Bradley, Madge Jennings, Gordon Cook, Katherine Alford, David Boyle, Amelia de Longhi, John Hynes, Mary Birch, Tony Griffin, Paddy Gray, Kathleen Sturman, Ronald Darby, John Gould, Zygmunt Stanton, Anthony Casey. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in Peace. Amen |
| Sick List: Please pray for Louise O’Brien, Ken Baimbridge, Noreen Thornhill, Bernie de Courcey, Jim Etheridge, Kim Green, Liz Skendrovic, Patricia Pickett, Michael Kerrigan, Lucy Brennan, Jane Dewsnap, Maureen Costello, Jacqueline Bailey, Ruth Waters, Mike Stanley, Krystyna Czaplejewicz, Mary Smith, Lydia Bailey, Pat Miles, Brenda Stokes, David Warr, Dawn Rawlings, Kathryn McSheridan, Joe Cluny, Maria Harrison, Jim Jones, Margaret Bowes, Jacqueline Godridge, Debbie O’Toole, Mary Tressler, Richard Griffiths, Ben Zurawil, Heidi O'Neill, Catherine Porter, Audrey Bills, Charlie McGanffney Mary, Help of Christains: Pray for us. |
| CHILDREN’s LITURGY; May I ask parents, where possible, to let their children attend the liturgy on their own, or if not possible to return to the church once your child has settled. Thank you. |
| SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: CONFIRMATION: The preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation for children in year 6 and above who are at not at St. Thomas More School will start in December. Please submit your name to the Priest or Deacon ASAP. |
| CHRISTMAS BAZAAR (Friday, 2nd December.) Thank you fort any bottles you have donated for the Bazaar. May I ask for donations of clean cuddly toys, teddies and tombola gifts for next Sunday This year the proceeds of the Bazaar will be used to buy more play equipment for the school, help pay for the new lighting in the Day Chapel, to begin a ‘HELP’ fund for those affected by the economic situation and a local charity. RAFFLES TICKET will be on sale shortly. Please do make an effort to sell as many as possible. |
| DIARY DATES: DEANERY MASS FOR DECEASED CLERGY Tuesday 15th November at St. Osburg’s 12.10 p.m. INDUCTION MASS for Fr Philip Wednesday 30th November at 7.00 p.m. followed by a reception in the school hall. | RCIA (Journey in Faith) – the programme continues on Thursdays at 7.45 p.m. at St John Vianney parish, Mount Nod. This Thursday’s session “What happens after death.” Everyone welcome to attend. |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES in MARGARET ROPER ROOM Parish Youth Group: Today, 27th Nov, 11th Dec 4.15 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Year 7 upwards Tuesday Society: This week “An update on Macmillan Nurses”. All welcome. Extend Group- Gentle exercises sitting down to music for older people. Thurs 9.45 am Contact: Roy 7641 4887 Sign Language –Thursday evenings from 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Contact: Pauline 07974 362714 |
| THANK YOU to the Parishioners who have come forward to assist with the cleaning of the MRR & JP II rooms. |
| Million Minutes; Clive and STELLA ROBINSON have completed a 24 hour silence in aid of the Archdiocesan ‘Million Minutes’ appeal. Can I ask all sponsors to pay up! Well done Clive, Viv and Stella for participating. |
| QUICK PARISH ART PROJECT – Stars over Bethlehem: Everyone is invited to make a star so that we can create an image of the night sky over Bethlehem, communicating the joy, peace and hope we celebrate at Our Lords birth. You can print, sew, paint, glue even knit! Closing date is the 4th December and the work will be displayed in church from 11th December through to Epiphany. For information sheet see Debbie Colby after all masses today or call her on 76417180. |
| Bishop Ullathorne School production of Macbeth, 16th and 17th November. For tickets Tel; 02476 414515 |
| LOURDES: A big thank you to Robert Ridley for his presentations last week. If you are interested in joining our pilgrimage Sat, 2nd – Fri 9th June 2012. Flying, full board, approx cost £545. Contact Tel: 024 7644 1436. |
MY APOLOGIES: I was unaware of your parish tradition of reading out the name of the Mass Intentions for each Mass. I am sorry if this has caused upset. I will endeavour to do this in the future. Fr. Philip
