POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR
DECEMBER 2017
Please join Pope Francis this month in praying for:
The Elderly
That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
COFFEE MEETING
Are you ‘fed up’ on a Tuesday morning?
Come and have a coffee and biscuit 10 am – 12 noon at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room. All most Welcome.
LUX.Be
2nd – 4th February 2018
A residential weekend for young Catholics (11-18 yrs)
Kings Park Conference Centre, Northampton
Details: Call 01580 720627 or email Fiona@nymo.org
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
MONDAY 11th DECEMBER
3.30-5:00 pm All Saints Church Meeting Room
Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through.
DEMENTIA Friendly MASS
3 PM 28th NOVEMBER
St Thomas Aquinas Church
An opportunity for those with Dementia, their carers, friends and fellow parishioners to come together to celebrate Mass and spend some time together in a friendly and supportive environment.
All are very welcome to attend.
Future Dates {2018}: 30th January/27th February
24th April/29th May/26th June/31st July
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
For those seeking Baptism for their
children in the coming weeks
8 pm Thursday 30th November
St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room
NEW 100 CLUB … (SEPO)
Please complete a NEW application form (at the back of church) for the current year 2017/18 as last year’s application DOES NOT automatically ‘Roll Over’. New Members always welcome
CAFOD World Gifts – your support will make a big difference to the lives of thousands of the world’s poorest people – check out the catalogue at:
APPLICATIONS TO
BISHOP PARKER and ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOLS ~ September 2018
If you are currently getting a diary stamped for your child, please note you must complete a Supplementary Form for each Catholic School that you add as a choice. These are now available from each of the School Offices. Diaries need to be handed in to Fr Christopher after the 6pm Mass on Saturday 2nd December or the 9am or 11am Mass on Sunday 3rd Decmber. If you have a sufficient record of Mass attendance then a reference will be sent directly to Bishop Parker or St Thomas Aquinas School. If your child was Baptised in the Parish there is no need to attach their Baptismal Certificate. References will be sent to parents in December/January and the schools will be ‘copied in’. The supplementary forms can, therefore, be returned directly to school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS:
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2019
If your child will be starting School in September 2019 and you require a reference from Fr Christopher to support an application to a Catholic Primary School, then you will need to register for a diary which is stamped at each Mass as a record of your child’s Church attendance. There will be a Registration evening for parents: 6 pm Monday 11th December – St Thomas Aquinas Church (MK2 2JE) Without a completed diary Fr Christopher is unable to issue references. (Diaries are not required for Catholic Secondary Schools). Copies of the Admission Policy for Bishop Parker School and St Thomas Aquinas School can be found on each school’s website.
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
FOR OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
St Thomas Aquinas School: The Golden Years
Christmas Production will take place on 12th December at 1 pm in the School Hall. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served from 12.30pm. If you would like a ticket, charged at £1.00 each, please contact the school office on 01908 373977 or email
office@st-thomasaquinas.co.uk.
PRAYING FOR MORE PRIESTS!
Fr Wayne Coughlin and the parishioners of Ss Philip and James’ Church (Bedford, MK41 7BX) invite you to join them for the HOLY ROSARY AND VOTIVE MASS FOR VOCATIONS TO THE SACRED PRIESTHOOD
on Friday, 1st December
7:00 pm – Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Holy Rosary
7:30 pm – Votive Mass
Followed by refreshments in the parish room.
This is a wonderful opportunity to support in prayer our diocesan seminarians and those discerning a vocation to serve the Diocese as Priests.
SECOND COLLECTION Next Weekend
Aid to the Church in Need
MESSA ITALIANO
7 pm Vendredi’ 1 Decembre
St Thomas Aquinas Church
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
3 pm Sunday 3rd December
All Saints Church
Followed by Refreshments
COACH TRIP TO LONDON
THURSDAY 7th DECEMBER
Christmas Market and Lights
Departs All Saints Church 10 am ~ Fare £11.
Details: Mike Smith 01908 507184
PHOENIX YOUTH CLUB
7 – 9 PM TUESDAY 28th NOVEMBER
For young Catholics in Year 7 and above
“Faith based topics with fun and games”
Meets at St Thomas Aquinas Church
Meeting Room. Subs. £2.
MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP
3 pm Saturday 16th December
Open to all ladies in the Parish
Meets at St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room
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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.
NAME……………………………………………….
ADDRESS……………………………………………
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TEL……………………………………………………
Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Perry Assistant Priest: Fr Benedetto D’Autilia
The Presbytery, 1 Sycamore Avenue, Bletchley, MK2 2JE, Tel: 01908 372315
Email: staq@uwclub.net Parish Website: www.bletchleyparish.co.uk
Other Parish Contacts:
Parish Pastoral Worker: Angela White
Parish Visit Co-Ordinator:
Maggie Osgathorpe 07504 343133
Parish Safeguarding Representative:
Marie Day 07882 713797
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Parish Primary Schools:
Bishop Parker School, MK2 3BT 01908 372129
St Thomas Aquinas School, MK3 5DT 01908 373977
St Paul’s Secondary School MK6 5EN 01908 669735
Parish Deacon: Rev. Noel Guina Tel: 01908 649356
email: guina@btinternet.com
Parish Office: 01908 372315
Parish Secretary Jo Cerrone
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
[JO: Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri. EILEEN: Thurs]
At Other Times: By Appointment
CHAPLAINCY AT MK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
If you know of a Catholic in hospital please contact:
Hospital Chaplaincy 01908 996061
Please remember to inform the Chaplain
that you are a Catholic
MARRIAGE CARE
For confidential advice, please call 0800 389 3801
http://www.marriagecare.org.uk
School Admissions September 2018
Diaries are stamped at the beginning and at the end of each Mass within the designated areas.
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SERVICES THIS WEEK
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH
Sycamore Avenue, MK2 2JE
VIGIL MASS (Saturday) 6:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 7.30 am
Monday: 9:30am Rosary
10:00 am MASS followed by
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday: 10:00 am MASS
followed by Rosary
Friday: 8:30 am MASS
followed by Rosary
Saturday: 9:30 am MASS followed by
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00-10:30 am Confessions
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Shenley Road, MK3 6HG
SUNDAY MASSES: 9:00am/11:00 am/6:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30am Rosary
10:00 am MASS followed by
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday: 10:00 am MASS
followed by Rosary
With every blessing for the week ahead
Fr Christopher Perry, Fr Benedetto D’Autilia, Deacon Noel Guina
