29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Post date: Oct 19, 2012 6:28:42 PM

Dear Friends,

I am sorry to inform you of the death of the young priest Fr Ben Grist at 3.45 am last Monday Morning. His Funeral is at the Cathedral on Thursday at 12 noon. Oscott College are to attend.

I am also sorry to inform you of the death of Fr Paul Trinder at Walsingham on Tuesday last at 1.30 pm. Fr Paul’s Funeral Mass is on Monday 29th October in the Chapel of Reconciliation at 12 noon.

Today is World Mission Sunday and there will be a collection for the Association for the Propagation of the Faith, which is used for poor dioceses in such places as India, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Ghana and South Africa

St Anthony’s will be having a stall at the CHARITY TABLE TOP SALE in the Parish Church on 10th November in aid of KIKAMBALA. We ask for new items that would make gifts for Christmas etc. but no clothing please. Please leave contributions at the back of Church.

DOORWAY TO FAITH booklets, a Journey of Prayer for the Year of Faith. Normal price £1.50; for sale at the back of Church £1 only

NEXT PARISH FORUM WILL BE THIS TUESDAY 23RD. OCTOBER AFTER THE 7 PM EVENING MASS.

Please attend if you are involved in the Parish.

The “Singles” group will meet for lunch this month at the “Q’s Bar and Bistro” (behind the cinema) on Thursday, 25th October, 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Please let Janet know, a couple of days before the lunch date, if you intend to be there, as numbers must be confirmed.

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 ON THURSDAY 25TH 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.

Weekly Collection: Loose £112.61. Gift Aid £284.50. Total £397.11. 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.