Fourth Sunday of Advent

Post date: Dec 26, 2012 7:27:55 PM

Dear Friends, 

MAY I WISH PARISHIONERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND VISITORS ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

MY THANKS to all who have in any way prepared the Church and the Liturgy for Christmas

If you only come to Church at Christmas and Easter we pray that you will think of returning to regular worship. If you are thinking of becoming a Catholic please let us know.

WE NEED HELP with counting the collection and arranging the flowers in Church. If you can help please contact Fr Tony. We also need a new Organist, can you help please?

SACRED HEART SCHOOL SWAFFHAM   Please see notice in Church to attend introduction and assessment days on 16th, 17th and 18th of January, including Scholarships and Awards etc. More info available from Fr Tony. 

THE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, AT THE PARISH CHURCH, RAISED £158.42 FOR KIKAMBALA. Many thanks to Sheila Bamford, Carol Bannister and Gillian Segers.

An invitation to all young people. The New Year Epiphany Candlelight Mass for young people across the diocese is on January 5th, 6pm at The White House, Poringland. All the family welcome. Mass is followed by refreshments, a bonfire and fireworks. More information at the back of the church or go to www.catholiceastanglia.org/youth.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND POSTERS Please take our Christmas Card to anybody who would like to come to Christmas Mass. Please offer people a lift. Also please take and display Christmas Posters at home, in shops etc and village notice boards. Thank you.

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 THE HOMEWORK. THE DATE OF THE NEXT CLASS SOON.

YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY COLLECTION IS YOUR GIFT TO FR. TONY.

Weekly Collection: Loose £155.83. Gift Aid £239. Total £394.83. Priest’s fund £192.42. 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.