Meeting on Thursday 6th August at 6.30pm to plan the next few months of parish extravaganzas. All welcome to come with thoughts, ideas, or willing hands. If you can’t make it but would like constructive input, please contact Annette 07717756770

We host the local clergy, including those departing and arriving this summer, on Tuesday 4th August from 1.30pm. Helpers for before, during, and after sought. Anyone who signs up will be equally lavishly watered and fed!

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed brethren 1st Rev Hugh Quinn 1940 Rev John Carter 2025 2nd Rev William J Smith 1918 Rev Peter Walmsley 1998 3rd Rev Dermott Scannell 1999 Rev Mgr William Steele 2022 4th Rev John Abberton 2018 5th Rev Dean Finn 2000 6th Very Rev Anthony Hinnighan 1972 Rev William B McCabe 1981 Rev Cornelius Finn 2007  Rev Michael Lynch 2015

If you would like to donate or help with ongoing garden maintenance, please speak to Anthony or Christine.  Even popping in to water occasionally would be helpful

Next meeting on Monday 7th September

(14th and 15th August) There will be prayer in and around the Marian Garden just before Mass, followed by a procession into Mass. Please arrive in good time, grab a hymn book, and head outside. In the event of inclement weather – eg snow – we shall start in the hall. Please bring your rosary beads and your chosen decade. This is an important devotion for our children and teens. (See througheternity.com/travel-guide/ miracle-snow-santa-maria-maggiore-rome )

Finding the Voice of Christ Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November . Cost approx. £200 which includes all meals from Friday teatime to Sunday lunch. If you think you may be interested, please contact Christine Szczepanski 07950 794325

Practised, musical contributions on Saturday evenings after Mass will be up and runnin’ and groovin’ soon. Can you play? Can you sing? Let’s find out!

In the first instance I’m establishing a list of ministries where people work side by side.  Gregory