We stand in continual need of the mercy and forgiveness of God;
and we are assured of his forgivenes when we repent, because he has
sent us the Spirit of his Son to help us and plead for us in our wekness.
| 16th Sunday of the Year 17th July |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass - Anthony Sarah Daoud (RIP) Sung Mass - Pro Populo Holy Baptisim Mass - Colette and Matthew Jones - (A Private Intention) |
| MONDAY 18th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Patrick Tobin (RIP) Monday Club - Church Hall |
| TUESDAY 19th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - William Harrington (RIP) |
| WEDNESDAY 20th July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Patrick Tobin (RIP) |
| THURSDAY 21st July |
10.00 am |
Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall |
| FRIDAY 22nd July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Freda Xavier (RIP) Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall |
| SATURDAY 23rd July |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaners Morning Prayer Mass - Stephen Maguire (RIP) Holy Hour 1st Mass of Sunday with Children's Liturgy |
My Dear Friends,
We did not take up a formal collection for Sea Sunday last week, but envelopes were handed out at all Masses. Do feel free to hand them in with your Sunday offering or simply pop them through the letter box at the Presbytery.
No doubt many of you will be setting of on your summer holidays very shortly. I hope it will be a happy and holy time for you all.
As Catholics we know that we are 'obliged' and privileged to be at Mass every Sunday. When we are away on holiday this adds a new and exciting dimension to this "honour", for everywhere we go there is going to be a Catholic church we can attend.
Certainly what we find there may be very different to what we are used to back home, but such differences remind us, firstly of the universal nature of the Mass and secondly what it means to be a member of a church that is truly "Catholic."
There is a great temptation for us to forget about going to Mass whilst we are away. Remember, God never forgets us, so let us not forget Him! My prayer for you all is that you may have a truly blessed holiday, and may God's love bring you home happy and refreshed.
God Bless.
THE MONDAY CLUB
are having a 'table top sale' next Sunday morning after Mass to raise funds for the club. Please do give it your full support. If you have any items to sell do to get in touch with Gail Williams on 8866 3671, who is happy to collect them.
1st RECONCILIATION AND 1st HOLY COMMUNION
Parents of children hoping to make their 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion in 2005/2006 are asked to collect a registration form from the church porch and to return the completed application to the Presbytery as soon as possible. These forms are for children who will be in Year 3 (or above) from September 2005.
ST SWITHUN WELLS SCHOOL
Primary Admissions Applications for admission to St Swithun Wells school for pupils born between 1/9/2001 and 31/8/2002 may now be submitted. Interested families are required to collect the relevant forms from the school. The closing date will be 30/9/2005. Parents will be informed of the outcomes on 27/1/2006