Legion of Mary

From Saturday 26th July to 1st of August members of the Peregrinatio pro Christi

(The missionary branch of the Legion of Mary) will be visiting our parish. During the week they will be calling on as many homes as possible. Please welcome them and keep them in your prayers.                     Thank you

Confirmation & Communion Photos

Proofs are available to view and copies ordered from the Parish Office during the following times:- Monday?Friday: 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00-4.00pm.  Monday-Thursday: 7.30-8.30pm. (Voluntary staff permitting).  Saturday (from 28th June): 11.30am?1.30pm.  All orders must be placed by 31st July.

Want to know more about the Catholic Faith?

1. Next session for adults is on Monday 21st July.  Topic:  ?The Bible?What is it? How do Catholics read it??

2. Session for children (aged 7-13) TODAY 10.30?11.30am in the Claret Room. (via the Parish Office).

First Communion & Confirmation 2009

Currently there is no information available.  Please keep checking this newsletter for updates.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration takes place every Friday from 10.00am until 12 noon and continues after the 12,15 Mass until 3.00pm.   Do join us for silent prayer and meditation for your own intentions and for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

School Admissions

If you are applying for a school place and need a reference  Fr. Martin will be available the last week of July and 1st week of August.

Sponsored Bike Ride

Thank you to all who supported Fr Chris on his recent sponsored bike ride.  ?137.00 was raised which will go to the Children in Belize .

Church Re-Decorating

We hope that the next stage in our ongoing programme of improvements will be the paining of the interior of the Church.  If any parishioner has knowledge of interior design, colours etc, please speak to Fr Martin. With such a big undertaking, we want to get it right!

"In the Footsteps of the Founder"

**A few places are still available **

To celebrate the bi-centenary of the birth of St. Anthony Claret, a Pilgrimage "In the Footsteps of the Founder" has been organised from Saturday 11th October to Monday 20th October 2008.  The total cost, ?650.00.

To obtain a booking form please contact Fr. John O'Byrne cmf, Buckden Towers , Buckden, St. Neots, Cambs. PE19 5TA. Telephone 01480 810344 or email john@claret.org.uk.

Cheques to be made payable to Claretian Missionaries Trust.

Blood Donors

If you would like to donate your Blood, they will be available on 29th August 12.00 noon to 9.00pm in the Main Hall.

Sponsored Walk - Fulcrum Challenge

One of our young parishioners, Marianne, has been put forward to take part in Fulcrum.  (This is a Leadership Development Programme and will enable those who participate to gain an ?AS? level award ?The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness?.)  Part of the programme will entail Marianne travelling with a team to a remote area of Africa where they will be working on a ?Village Community Project?.  (Village Community Projects revolve around improving the education facilities for primary school children in a remote and socially-deprived village. The students are faced with a building or renovation project they have to self-manage. Chosen by the village elders, these projects have sustainability and are of great worth to the community.)  Marianne needs to raise ?1,550 to take part in this worthwhile project and is kicking off her fundraising by organising a sponsored walk. 

If you would like to support Marianne sponsor forms are available in the Parish Office.

Botwell House Catholic Primary School & Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School

Our thanks to all who have worked in our local Catholic Schools throughout the year, and in particular Botwell Catholic Primary School and  Douay Martyrs Roman Catholic Secondary School; we hope you have a refreshing holiday ? especially those recovering from exams.