5th Sunday of Lent

Post date: Mar 23, 2012 7:07:59 PM

Dear Friends,

THE LENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11am THIS SATURDAY WITH Fr. JOHN HELEY.

Fr Chris Cook M.H.M. is back home at Herbert House, 47 Victoria Road, Freshfield, Liverpool L37 1LW and is making good progress. Please pray for him.

THIS THURSDAY, 29TH MARCH at 7 pm OUR NEXT LENT TALK – by Fr. Bill Dobson on ‘A Missionary thinks about Lent and Easter’

All donations given to CAFOD this Lent will be matched by the Government, so Please be generous. You can take and use C.A.F.O.D. envelopes all of Lent and just put them in the collection plate. Please also remember KIKAMBALA in Lent.

THIS FRIDAY Stations of the Cross in Church at 3 pm, AT THE TIME Christ died on the Cross. The Franciscans

walk the VIA DOLOROSA, in Jerusalem, every Friday of the year with those on Pilgrimage. You can also do the stations privately if you wish.

THIS FRIDAY CLOTHING GUILD MASS 10 am, followed by sorting and coffee in the Dining Room. All are welcome to bring two new items of clothing; they will be forwarded to be distributed to those in need.

THIS THURSDAY The “Singles” group will meet at the “Running Horse, 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Please let Janet know if you intend to be there (01485 528489

HOLY WEEK WEDNESDAY [APRIL 4TH] MASS OF THE BLESSING OF HOLY OILS AT THE CATHEDRAL. This year Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor will be celebrating this Mass. It is very important that we know the numbers wishing to attend as soon as possible. A list is in the Church. If you wish to join the coach to the cathedral, names and telephone number please.

PLEASE SEE note in news letter on attempt to water down the law against assisted suicide

AUGUST SUMMER CAMP for 8-14 year olds, see poster and information available from Fr Tony.

Weekly Collection: Loose £213.95. Gift Aid £268.80 Total £482.75. Our weekly need is truly 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 28p in the £1. Covenant Officer John Morling on 01328 700575. Thank you all very much.

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

Fr. Tony Webb.