Notices for the week beginning 6th August 2006

Are you interested in joining the Sacred Heart Union of Catholic Mothers? (You don’t have to be a mother!) Launch Meeting, John Paul II Room (in Church) 7.30pm Tuesday 15th August (after Mass). Refreshments too!

Bells Appeal There will be a raffle once each month to help make the final push to pay for the bells. Excellent prizes to be won (Traidcraft Voucher, Bottle of Whisky, Footstool). Tickets from the Traidcraft stall.

Are you a tax payer? The parish could receive a tax refund of 28p for every £1 that you give. Donations can be by weekly envelope, standing order or occasional donation. If you pay tax please speak to Jim Ward (the organist).

Day Pilgrimage to Harvington Hall Sunday September 10th. To book a seat on the coach contact Fr. Peter or Fr Philip Griffin tel. 616483. Adults £8 children £5. See poster for more details.

The Social Centre is available for hire. It is an ideal venue for family functions, birthdays, baptisms etc. Ring the Club 204507 (when the Club is not open you can leave a message).

Visitation. Bishop David will be making a formal visitation of the parish on the weekend of October 16th/17th. More details later.

Station Mass for the beatification of Cardinal Newman at Sacred Heart, Silverdale this Thursday August 10th at 7.30pm. Father Peter will be preaching, and you are all welcome. Light refreshments afterwards.

Altar Servers are invited to attend and possibly serve and read at a special Mass at St. Chad's Cathedral on September 23rd. The Archbishop will preside and preach at the Mass. Refreshments will be provided. Coach leaves Church at 12 noon and returns about 5pm. £8 each all welcome Servers travel free (under 16s must be accompanied). To come along see Fr Peter or sign the list in the Sacristy.

Traidcraft Stall open after Mass every Sun. Please stay and enjoy a coffee or tea and a chat.
Catechists Meeting on Wednesday 9th, 7pm at the Presbytery.

Financial Report
Collection £330.32 (including standing orders) of which £221 was Gift Aided, giving a tax refund of £61.88 Collection for Cafod Middle East Appeal £199.61 Bottle £8.10 Building Fund £37.13, Donations £25 Jumble Sale £204!
Thank You!

Parish Calendar (with Mass intentions)