27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Post date: Oct 5, 2012 3:52:42 PM

Dear Friends, 

START OF THE YEAR OF FAITH.

A Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Cathedral on Thursday, 11th October, to mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of “The Second Vatican Council”, the twentieth year of the new Catechism and the start of the ”Year of Faith.” If you wish to come on the Coach please sign on the list in Church. THE COACH WILL LEAVE FROM ST ANTHONY’S CHURCH AT 10.30 AM. and leave the Cathedral at 3 pm.

Today there will be a collection for CAFOD. Envelopes are available in Church and contributions can be Gift Aided.

The C.W.L. raised £143.70 at our Coffee Morning last month. We have sent £100 to ‘Let the Children Live’ and the remainder to CWL Charities. Our next stall will be on 10th November at the Table Top for charity stalls at the Parish Church. Thank you for your support. Pat Evans

On 8th October a new Catholic radio station will be launched via the internet. – www.hguh.co.uk. Aid to the Church in Need will broadcast every evening from 21st – 28th October at 7.30 pm. See notice board.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES ARE ON THURSDAY AT 5.30-6.30 pm IN THE PRESBYTERY. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN ON TIME AND STAY FOR THE HOUR WITH THEM , TO HELP WITH HOMEWORK. NEXT CLASS IS THIS THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER. 

DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME 16TH-20TH SEPTEMBER 2013 FROM STANSTED AIRPORT. HOTEL FIVE MINUTES WALK FROM ST PETERS. FULL INFORMATION AND HOW TO BOOK IS ON FORMS IN THE CHURCH TODAY. 

NEXT PARISH FORUM WILL BE IN LATE OCTOBER POSSIBLY TUESDAY 23RD. 

The Funeral of Fr Anthony Sketch will take place at Lowestoft Church on Wednesday, 10th October, at 12 noon.

Weekly Collection: Loose £190.60. Gift Aid £255.90. Total £446.50. Our weekly need is about £500. 1/3 of our money goes to the Diocese. Please plan your giving before Mass and be as generous as you can. If you pay tax please covenant, as we receive another 25p in the £1. For more details contact Covenant Officer John Morling on 01328 700575. 

I am always available to visit you at home, bless the house etc. 

Fr. Tony Webb.