Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday 30th May 2009 at 3.00pm.
The Cardinal is inviting to this Mass, which will be held in the Cathedral, all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2009.
If you qualify, please don’t delay in telling the parish clergy. He will need: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email if you have one, if not a phone number. Information can be left in the Parish Office.
This information will then be sent to the Diocesan Department for Pastoral Affairs by 28th February
Catholic Education Service
There will be a retiring collection today for the Catholic Education Service.
Fairtrade Coffee Morning
In addition to our annual campaign there will be a coffee morning on Sunday 1st March, 9.00am—1.30pm. Refreshments will be served and the Fairtrade stall will be available in the foyer of the main hall. Please support us.
Lent Lunches: Wednesday 4th March—1st April
Please add your name to the list in the Parish Office if you would like to donate a pot of home-made soup. Just bring the soup to the Social Centre kitchen by 11.30am on your chosen day.
If you have no transport we can collect Tuesday evening or early on Wednesday. Many thanks to all who contribute, the helpers and those that come along for lunch.
All proceeds go to Sr Maria Holly and the street children of the Philippines .
Fairtrade Fortnight: 23rd February—8th March
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, a stall will be open in the foyer of the main hall. Tea & coffee will be available in the mornings of 23rd—27th February and 2nd—7th March, 8.30—9.30am and 2.45—4.00pm.
If you can help to run a Stall during this annual event, please add you name to the rota in the side porch. Thank you.
Parish Council
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 11th March at 8.00pm in the Youth Centre.
Pastoral Assistant
We are currently seeking a part-time Pastoral Assistant to assist in the running of catechetical programmes. S/he will be responsible for co-ordinating sacramental programs including Baptism preparation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, as well as building a strong partnership with the local Catholic primary schools and state schools within the parish area. S/he will also co-ordinate the recruitment and ongoing training of all the catechists in the parish programmes.
The successful applicant will be experienced in catechetical and pastoral ministry, and must be a strong team player with excellent communication and administrative skills. Experience in a similar role would be preferred but is not essential.
It is important that the successful applicant is motivated, organised and able to work to their own initiative within this role.
Hours of work: 20 hours per week (on a rota basis)
Salary: £9-10 per hour (neg)
Closing date: 13th March 2009
Interview date: w/c 16th March 2009
For further information, and to apply for this position, please visit the jobs section of the Diocesan website at www.rcdow.org.uk or email juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk
Botwell School Quiz Night
Please come along and join in our fundraising event in the school hall on Friday 27th February, commencing at 7.00pm.Tickets are £5 per person. Maximum number per team is 8 (Adults only). Make up your team beforehand or join together on the night. Bring your own drinks, glasses and snacks.
There will be prizes for the winning team. Have fun—exercise your brain cells and support the school! Tickets are available from the school office.
Hayes FM: Supporting Local Groups
Would you like to help the Youth Centre/Botwell Community Centre which is scheduled for major refurbishment to make it properly accessible to the local community and groups operating in the local area. Tune in and have a listen to 91.8 hayes fm or log on to www.hayesfm.org or call the studio on 020 80 99 2225 to find out more about a special promotion with cash prizes for local groups which runs from 17th February to 16th March.
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