Midweek Mass Watch
There are no changes to the normal schedule
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS today: 3 pm – 4 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church followed by refreshments. All welcome.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Des Hegarty, age 91, late of Caton House, whose Requiem Mass is on Friday, 7th September, 10 am at St Thomas Aquinas Church.
MASS for VOCATIONS to the PRIESTHOOD
8.30 am Friday 14th September
St Thomas Aquinas Church
Followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary.
DIOCESAN PROCESSION OF FAITH 2012
1.30 pm … Sunday 30th September
Procession leaves from area of the Church of the Holy Child and St Joseph, Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU. Transport is being organised, with a fare of £10. per person and should you wish to process will you please add your name and contact details to the list at back of church. Further details may be obtained from Tess on 01908 378558.
THE DIOCESAN AUDITOR was with us for two full days, going through our accounts and procedures in meticulous detail, as is done every five years. Of course, the auditor did ‘flag up’ some ways in which we can improve good practice and I will allude to these in coming weeks. For example, he was staggered that 400 families use offertory envelopes and he suggested that many may wish to change to pay by Standing Order, as many already do. I would certainly encourage this also.
Should you wish to change to Standing Order please drop this slip in the Collection Basket and we will be in touch.
STANDING ORDER REQUEST
NAME: ……………………………
ADDRESS: ……………………….
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TEL or EMAIL: ………………….
SVP Retiring Collection next weekend.
WEDDING BELLS
Blessings upon Charlotte Burton and Lee Binfield who were married at St Thomas Aquinas Church yesterday.
“COME AND SEE”
Holy Communion, Spring 2013
For children going into School Year 3 who are not at Bishop Parker or St Thomas Aquinas Schools (i.e. this course is for children at all non-Catholic Schools and St Monica’s, St Bernadette’s plus St Mary Magdalene, as these schools do not prepare children for the Sacraments).
A meeting for parents at which all will be explained:
6.30 – 7.30 pm … Monday 10th September
St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room
DO YOU WANT TO BE A CATHOLIC?
If there is enough demand we will run our “Sharing Our Faith” Course again this year, for adults. Please give your details to one of the clergy if you are interested.
‘FIT for the PURPOSE’
VOCATION WEEKEND
Friday 14 to Sunday 16 September
Led by Stuart Buchanan. £135. full inclusive fee
(£40. Non-refundable booking fee)
The weekend provides an excellent opportunity to meet other Christians who sense God calling them into new areas of ministry and to talk to ministers who have experience of helping people to discern God’s call on their lives. Details/book contact:
David Hilton 0115 9683224 or
Email bookshop@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Website: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
CHILDREN’s LITURGY OF THE WORD
10 am – 1 pm Saturday 29th September
St Augustine’s, MK13 7PL
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Parish Office (372315) and a form will be sent to you. The parish will pay the cost.
May God Bless Us All
Fr Michael
Deacon: Rev. Noel Guina
Tel: 01908 649356 – email: guina@btinternet.com
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Parish Pastoral Worker: Angela White
Parish Visit Co-Ordinator: Eileen Eade
Child Protection Representative:
Marie Day 07882 713797
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Parish Primary Schools:
Bishop Parker School, MK2 3BT 372129
St Thomas Aquinas School, MK3 5DT 373977
St Paul’s Secondary School MK6 5EN 669735
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Parish Office: 01908 372315
Parish Secretary Jo Cerrone
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9.30 am – 12:30 pm
[Jo – Mon-Tues-Wed- Fri: Eileen – Thurs]
At other times: By Appointment
MK GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY
If you know of a Catholic in hospital please contact:
Catholic Chaplaincy 01908 243700
MARRIAGE CARE
For confidential advice, please call 0800 389 3801
School Admissions September 2013
Please have your diary signed after Mass
SERVICES THIS WEEK
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
Monday: 10 am Mass
followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday: 10 am Mass and Rosary
Friday: 8.30 am Mass
Saturday: 10 – 10.30 am Confessions
Saturday Vigil Mass: 6 pm
Sunday: 7.30 amMass
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Shenley Road, MK3 6HG
Tuesday: 10 am Mass
Wednesday: 10 am Word/Communion/Rosary
Thursday: 10am Mass
Sunday Masses: 9 am / 11 am / 6.30 pm
Please take this Newsletter home or replace on shelf.
NB: 6.30 pm Mass-goers, please take the newsletter home. Thank You.
MK THEATRE CHRISTMAS PANTO
CINDERELLA
6 pm Friday 4th January 2013
200 seats reserved
Early bird price £19. Per person
Confirmed before 12th September
Please sign list at back of church
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27th July 2013. 8 days. £480. per person.
£50. Deposit Please on Booking
Fatima by Plane
11 October 2013. 5 days. £495. per person.
£50. Deposit Please on Booking
Lists at back of church or contact Remy 647854
Disclaimer:
The parish has no responsibility for these
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ARE YOU NEW? HAVE YOU MOVED?
I am a new/existing* parishioner.
Please add me to the Parish List.
I would/would not* like to be contacted by a Parish Welcomer.
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