Bulletin - 24th March 2019

Post date: Mar 21, 2019 5:59:48 PM

PARISH REGISTER – If you have changed or have a new mobile telephone number or email address please complete a Parish Register Form available at the back of church and hand to Fr. Harriott. Thank You

NEW PARISHIONERS - If you are a new member of the parish, would you please make yourself known to Fr. Harriott or a member of the Parish Council and complete a form available at the back of church.

OFFERTORIES – This figure does not include Direct Debit payments

24^th March 2019 Readers – G. Killen & J. Craigie Ems – K. Dawson, J. Philips & S. Hall

Teas - Heather & Peter Farrier

31^st March 2019 Readers – K. Dawson & D. Burness Ems – J. Craigie, Z. G-Johnson & S. Harnwell

Teas - Rob & Barbara Wareing

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Anabelle Marie Minto who will be baptised today

Sunday 24^th Mar. 19.

BISHOP'S RETIREMENT GIFT – Please use envelopes at the back of church should you wish to make a donation.

MASS OFFERINGS – Please use the Mass offering envelopes at the back of church and provide a tel. no. just in case your preferred date is not available. Weekday Masses are not too far in advance.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thurs. 11^th Apr. & 9^th May 2019 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES – Envelopes for the year April 2019 to March 2020 are available for collection at the back of church. Please collect your as soon as possible. Please can you also deliver any of your neighbour's envelopes that have not been collected. Thank you.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY GROUP – A reminder that anyone wishing to take part in the Liturgy Sessions, to comply with Diocesan requirements MUST firstly approach Anne Simpson St. John's Welfare Officer to obtain DBS approval PRIOR to taking part in any sessions. Please understand this requirement if you are refused entry or asked to leave the session.

ADDITIONAL PARISH, PARTNERSHIP & DIOCESAN INFORMATION - can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. or Diocesan website www.rcdhn.org.uk

Easter Raffle

YPC and Children’s Liturgy will be running a joint Easter Raffle with lots of fantastic prizes to win!

Tickets will be available after Mass on the 24^th & 31^st March, the draw will take place on the 7^th April- Good Luck Everyone!

Easter Craft Workshop Saturday 13^th April 2019 2pm – 3.30pm

All children are invited to our Easter Craft afternoon; we will be making Easter Cards and Gifts for the elderly residents at a nearby residential home.

As always it will be a relaxed and fun afternoon, children can be dropped off and collected for the times above, all parents and guardians are welcome to stay also, refreshments will be available.

Please contact Sharon (07904958570) Michelle, Kim or Kathryn if you would like any more information

YPC Cake Sale Sunday 14^th April 2019

St Johns YPC will be hosting a Cake Sale on Sunday 14^th April straight after mass, outside of church (weather permitting!) Any donations of cakes, Scones or Biscuits will be greatly received.

YPC Teas & Coffees + Bacon Sandwiches! Sunday 14^th April 2019

St Johns Youth Council will be hosting Teas and Coffee in the hall after mass on the 14^th April, we will be serving our famous Bacon Sandwiches, make sure you get there early before they run out!

Many Thanks

Sharon, Kim, Michelle & Kathryn

Sharon - 07904958570