Church Repository

A small selection of religious items is now available from the Repository in the Church situated in the main porch as part of the paper stall.  Any special requirements can be ordered, if not available, via the Parish Office.

 Catechists

If you are interested in helping with Catechetics — First Communion or Confirmation — please leave your name, contact details and preference in the Parish Office for the attention of Fr Martin. 

Botwell Community Centre

Thank you for last weeks Botwell Community Centre collection which realised £616.45.  As a reminder, those who will benefit from the refurbishment will be:

Our Local Catholic Primary School

Kumon Maths and English (Providing Extra Tuition for our local children)

Our Parish Folk Group (who meet each week for practice and fun)

Our Parent and Toddlers’ Group (who meet to offer support to young parents)

Other Community Organisations who strive to improve our local area.

Thank you for your support and encouragement with  this project.

 Knights of St Columba

The monthly committee meeting will be held on Monday 3^rd August at 8pm in the Claret Room.

Sponsored Walk.  If you took part in the Sponsored Walk in May, please arrange to collect your sponsor money and pay it in by the end of the month.                     Thank you.

 Confirmation Certificates

Confirmation certificates can be collected from the Parish Office during normal hours.

Young Adults

Pilgrimage to Taizé

8^th—16^th  August 2009

(Limited places available)

Join Bishop John Arnold and young adults (18-30s) from around the Diocese on pilgrimage to this unique Christian community.

 A ‘ Holiday ’ with a Difference.

Meet other young adults from the Diocese.

Meet other young people from around Europe & the world.

A time for prayer, space and reflection.

Spend time with the Taizé  community.

Take time-out in ‘sunny’ Central France .

Book now to avoid disappointment!!

Only a few places left.  Cost: £220.

For further details contact:-

Dave Burke, Tel: 020 7798 9357,

email: davidburke@rcdow.org.uk

www.taizepilgrimage.wordpress.com  

 St Claret’s Catholic Social Club

St Claret’s Catholic Social Club is available for receptions and social gatherings for Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Funerals etc. 

For details please contact the Club on 020 8573 7886.

 Parish Rooms

Any Parish Group using parish rooms for a meeting, whether on a regular basis or other occasion, must ensure that they are booked in advance to avoid any last minute disappointment. 

Friends of the Homeless

The Friends would like to thank parishioners for donations of £10.00 & £5.00 made in the past month.

Mobile Phones

Please remember to turn off your mobile phone before entering the church.