Easter Sunday

Post date: Apr 6, 2012 11:21:24 AM

Dear Friends,

May I wish you all a very Happy Easter, both Parishioners and Visitors to the Parish.

My many thanks to all who helped prepare the Church and Liturgy for Easter and those who help in any way in the Parish.

PARISH EASTER LUNCH. At The Oak is on May 3rd. 12.30 for 1 pm. Menu is Soup or Prawn Cocktail—Turkey or Vegetarian---Treacle Tart or Fruit and Ice Cream. Just sign on list in Church. You can pick menu and pay on the day.

World Youth Day Rio 2013 - Are you coming? The Diocese is taking a group (size limited) of over-18 year olds. There is an Information afternoon in Newmarket Parish Centre on Sunday 15th April and participants must apply by 1st May 2012. Please see www.catholiceastanglia.org/youth for more information.

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

Next Sunday is the Feast of Divine Mercy. Devotions at the Shrine at Walsingham start at 1.45 pm and finish with Holy Mass at 4.30 pm. For further details see the Notice Board.

The President and all members of St Anthony’s Conference of the SVP thank you all most sincerely for your kind and generous response to the second collection which Fr Tony kindly arranged for our funds a few weeks ago. Over £70 was raised. The need for confidentiality does not allow us to tell you how the money was used but rest assured it was put to good use and was well received. Once again thank you very much. John Morling. President.

Weekly Collection: Loose £164.27. Gift Aid £246.54 Total £410.81. 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.