Catholic Newspapers

A good selection of Catholic newspapers is available from the paper stall in the main church porch. A free copy of Catholic Life is being given with each copy of The Universe this week.

Finance Committee

There will be a meeting of the Finance Committee on Wednesday 26th September at 8.00 pm. in the Youth Centre.

Want to know more about the Catholic Faith?

Sessions for adults this week Wednesday 26th September at 8.00pm in the Claret Room. 

Confirmation 2008

Information letters regarding applications are available from the Parish Office

Baptism Preparation

This resumes in October.  Further information available on application.  Two month?s notice required.  We ask that those who seek to have their child baptised should be regular Mass goers.

Mission Belize

Many thanks to St Claret?s Club and their members for the raffle held on Saturday 15th September which raised ?135.00.  Thanks also to those who helped and provided the raffle prizes.

 Traidcraft & Fair Trade

Thank you for your support last weekend which realised ?160.00 in sales.  The shop will be open before and after all Masses again this weekend.

We are now looking at how we might become a Fare Trade Parish.  This will mean that at all meetings and gatherings of parishioners we would seek to use Fare Trade Tea, Coffee and Sugar, this was discussed at the Parish Council meeting.  As a Parish we aim not only to preach about issues of justice but seek ways whereby that justice might be lived out in our everyday lives.

Friends of the Homeless

Thank you to those who have donated a total of ?130.00 over the last few weeks.  Your generosity enables us to assist those in need.  The group are looking for volunteers & drivers for the minibus on Friday evenings to help with distribution of tea, coffee, soups and sandwiches.  If you are able to help please contact Ciaran on 07900228447 or Ian on 07710792928.

 Cumberlege Report

Copies of the Cumberlege Commission Report ?Safeguarding with Confidence?Keeping Children & Vulnerable Adults Safe in the Catholic Church? are available from the table by the side door or the Parish Office   

Douay Martyrs Open Day Event

An Open Morning for the 2008 intake will be held on Wednesday 3rd October 9.00?10.45 am. See notice board in side porch. For any queries about the Open Morning, please contact the Admissions Office at the school on 01895 679400.

10th Hayes Scout Group

The Group are holding a Sponsored Walk to raise funds to cover the cost of the gas leak that occurred earlier this year.  It will involve all sections e.g. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (see notice board in the Parish Office for details).  The Walk will take place on Sunday 7th October 2007 & we are expecting all sections to take part. Please be generous to any youngster seeking sponsorship.

Showtime

Disney?s ?The Lion King? on Wednesday 14th and 21st May 2008,

Top priced seats (?52.50) massively reduced to ?22.50 + ?5.50 coach = ?28.00pp.  Parties with children in yrs 6 or 9 must book 21st May to avoid SAT?s week. Leaving Hayes 5.15pm, back around 11.00pm. Please ring Elaine on 020 8848 0013 with definite nos. ? payment by end-October.