| NEXT SUNDAY: 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR B Sunday 18th December 9.00 a.m. Catherine Dempsey 11.00 a.m. Moira Davis (Anniv)6.00 p.m. Mary Porter (Anniv) | Next Sunday’s Readings: 1st: 2 Sam 7: 1–5, 8-11 Psalm: 88 2nd Rom 16: 25-27 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 |
| THIS SUNDAY: Third Sunday of Advent or Gaudete Sunday, meaning ‘rejoice’ otherwise known as mid advent Sunday. Parish Youth Group: TODAY Sunday, 11th Dec 4.15 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Year 7 upwards. 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 on TODAY Sunday, 11th December, 5.00pm in the JP II room. PRISIONERS OF CONSCIENCE: Christmas for those imprisoned for their belief. Cards will be available for signing in the MRR after Mass TODAY. All addresses have been done on the envelopes. You only need to write your message. Please leave envelopes unsealed. |
| Last Sunday’s Collection: £1,043.33. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: £4087.06 Thank you. |
| NEXT SUNDAY FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CAFOD World Gifts - There will be retiring collection next Sunday outside the church/porch so that, as in others years, as a parish we might give gifts to communities in poorer parts of the world |
| DURING THIS WEEK at ST. THOMAS MORE: MONDAY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. This is a time for silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament by which we are called to pray, to listen, and to watch before the Lord. TUESDAY; Coventry Deanery Meeting at St. John Fisher 11am-3pm ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Carol Service in Church at 6.30pm followed by refreshments in the MRR. Do come along and join in prayer and songs with our school community. PATNERSHIP PARISH MASS will be celebrated this Tuesday, 7.00pm at St. Anne’s, Willenhall. The theme of the homily is ‘Mary: Lady of Sorrows’. Holy Hour with Confession from 6.00pm at St. Anne’s. All welcome. |
| RIP: Margaret Stark, Kyal Gaffeny, Gerald Nichols, Gertrude Czudej, Patrick Galvin, Mary McKenzie, David Bell-Nesbit Anniversaries- Kathleen Sear, Kathleen Preston, Cyril Matthews, Nancy Martin, Elizabeth Lamb, Nicholas Martin, Margaret Barlow, George Newbold, John Murray, Eileen Fallon, William Griffiths, Teresa Armstrong, Jane Mather-Lees, Anthony Booth, James Goology, Raymond Stanley, Dennis Cox, Patricia Roger, Mary Gray, Patrick Cassidy, Alfred Magee, Kathleen Edwards, Harry Law, Michael Sugrue, Lilian Compton, Michael Ward, Martin Coulter, John Craig, Arthur Mahon, Michael Nolan. 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 Barbara Reece, Gwen Molloy, Ellen Bell, Louise O’Brien, Ken Baimbridge, Bernie de Courcey, Jim Etheridge, Kim Green, Liz Skendrovic, 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, Richard Griffiths, Ben Zurawil, Heidi O'Neill, Catherine Porter, Audrey Bills, Charlie McGanffney and for all those not mentioned. Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us. |
| CHRISTMAS CARDS South Coventry Church Christmas cards ready for delivery. Would you post them during your Sunday stroll. Cards to be collected from the MRR |
| FOOD; As we approach Christmas may I ask that you but 1 extra item of food which will be given to the needy of the parish as well as being distributed to the homeless and refugees of our city. Thank you. |
| ART PROJECT: Well done to everyone who has made a star! The finished piece is now on display! | ||
| 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 “Celebrating Christmas” Everyone welcome to attend. | ||
| CHRISTINGLE SERVICE; Led by our District Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows and Brownies on Wednesday. 21st Dec. 6.00pm in St. Thomas More Church. Everyone welcome. | ||
| LOOKING AHEAD; Penance Service: Mon, 19th Dec 7.30pm. Christmas Masses Midnight, 7.30am, 9.00am, 11.00am | ||
| ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL; Do remember to keep the new school building an intention in your prayers. | ||
| OTHER ACTIVITIES in MMR: Tuesday Society: This week “Christmas Lunch”. Every Tuesday 2..00 p.m. - 4.00p.m. All welcome. Extend Group- Gentle exercises sitting down to music for older people. Thurs 9.45 a.m. Contact: Roy Tel: 7641 4887 (Tuesday Society and Extend break for Christmas this week. Both recommence week beginning 9th January 2012. Sign Language –Thursday evenings from 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Contact: Pauline Tel: 07974 362714 | ||
| Lourdes 2012: Saturday, 2nd - Friday 9th June 2012. £545. Booking deadline fast approaching. For further details contact Tel: 024 7644 1436. | Knitting Wool required please to knit mittens, hats and toys etc for the Samaritan’s Purse, who send Christmas boxes to needy children. Please leave under STM Statue for Judy Freeman Tel: 7641 6209. | Used Stamps: Collected at the back of the church |
| PARISH SHOP: Sunday Missal’s with the new translation of the Mass available for collection next Sunday. Sorry about the wait. Last chance to get those Charity Christmas Cards and other Christmas gifts. | ||
| BONUS BALL WINNERS: Katy Monsanto, Clare Staines, Anne Buckley and Anne-Marie Fulton won £20 each. | ||
| CJM CONCERT: Christmas with Jo Boyce and Friends See poster in porch. | Father Hudson’s Annual Ball – Saturday 28th January 2012 at the National Motorcycle Museum. Further details see notice board. | |
| DON’T FORGET those ADVENT CHALLENGES: Why not try one or all of the three. 1. To attend a weekday mass: 2. go to confession: 3. pray before the Blessed Sacrament(Monday and Saturday) | ||
| ADVENT DAY OF RECOLLECTION On Saturday 17th December an Advent day of prayer and reflection will be led by Sr. Teresa Browne SP in the Convent of Corpus Christi on Lang Bank Avenue. The day will begin with Mass at 10am in the Convent Chapel, and end at 4pm. Lunch will be provided as well as tea and coffee during the day. Why not use this day as a wonderful opportunity to take time out and focus on the real reason for the season. | ||
| Fr. McKiernan Memorial Mass: Pioneer Hall, Broad Street, Friday 16th Dec. 7.30pm All pioneers and friends welcome. | ||
| Eucharistic Ministers: May I ask all ministers to send me an email, so that I can keep in touch. Thank you. Fr. Philip | ||
