Claretian Family Day ...

on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August. Please be at the Church by 9.45am latest as the coach will be leaving for Buckden at 10.00 am sharp and arriving back at Botwell between 6.30—7.00pm.

Arriving on Time for Mass

It is sometimes unavoidable that people arrive late for Mass, however, we would encourage parishioners to try to arrive five minutes before the start of Mass. This avoids unnecessary disruption and distraction. 

Thank you for your consideration.

Mass for the Sick

The Mass and Anointing of the Sick will take place next Sunday 6th September at 3.00pm in the Main Social Hall, followed by the Tea Party.

Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful (Bidding Prayers) are generally intended for members of the parish and their immediate families, this includes prayers for the sick and RIP.  Please give this consideration when requesting prayers to be said.

General Chapter

Fr Abella has been reappointed for a second term as Father General of the Claretian Missionaries.  We assure him of our prayers as he seeks to continue to respond to the diverse needs of the Congregation around the world in the 65 countries where the Claretians are present.

Unwanted Jewellery

If you have any old, broken or unwanted jewellery please leave it in the parish office when it will be passed on to a person setting up a handicraft workshop for the unemployed.

Community Cancer Centre

See poster in side porch for details of the Community Cancer Centre, in Yiewsley which is a drop-in centre for information and support for those affected by cancer—patients, carers and relatives. 

Old Mobile Phones

If any parishioner has any old mobile phones that are no longer required or do not work then we can make use of them.  Please drop them into the Parish Office.

Friends of the Homeless

The Friends of the Homeless are in need of your assistance.  They are looking for donations of sandwiches also tins of Corned Beef and Tuna fish which would be used for the making of sandwiches by the Friends. Any ready made sandwiches would also be appreciated.

Thank you also to the two parishioners for their donation of £5.00 each.

Maintenance Group

There will be a meeting of the parish Maintenance Group on Wednesday 2nd September at 8.00 pm in the Claret Room.

CAFOD Supporters Day  - Saturday 12th September

You are invited to CAFOD's annual Supporters' Day at Romero Close, in Stockwell on Saturday 12th September from 10-2.30pm. They are delighted to have a special guest speaker on the day in Jim Simmons who has over 16 years experience of CAFOD's work overseas in both Africa and Asia . .

Please contact the CAFOD Westminster office on 0208-449-6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk  for further details or to reserve a place.

Foundation Governors Needed

The Diocese of Westminster Education Service is currently recruiting foundation governors for 1st September 2009 to all Catholic Schools in Diocesan Trusteeship.

This is a vital ministry in the Church.  As a governor you will work as part of a team and will be provided with the necessary information and training to understand the role.

A key element of the role is to preserve and develop the Catholic character of the school in accordance with the school’s trust deed.

For further details email Maureen Roe at maureenroe@rcdow.org.uk

Returning to Catholic Education or New to Catholic Education

Are you an experienced Catholic Teacher working in a non-Catholic school but want to return to working in a Catholic school?

In particular are you looking for leadership promotion in a Catholic School but have never taught in a Catholic School or have less recent experience of doing so?

If the answer is yes then you may be interested in attending a Course at Vaughan House, Westminster on Saturday 26th September, 10.00am to 1.00 pm.

If you would like further information then please email Maureen Roe at maureenroe@rcdow.org.uk