Bulletin - 26th June 2016

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 – No figures available at time of printing

Sunday 26^th June: Readers – C. Dobson & J. Craigie Ems – J. Kingston, S. Muir & T. Robson

Hall Teas – Kathleen & Kevin Dawson

Sunday 3^rd July: Readers – R.S-Dickerson & J. Coulson Ems – S. Hall, J. Craigie & Z.G-Johnson

Hall Teas – Rob & Barbara Wareing

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Isaac Anthony Bell who will be batised on Saturday 26^th June.

CHURCHES TOGETHER – An outing has been arranged to Shepherds Dene leaving St. John's at 6pm this Wednesday the 29^th June 2016, stopping off on the way back for a Fish and Chip Supper. For more information please see Anne Simpson or Jerry Laidler

PARISH TRIP – A parish trip to Holy Island is planned for Sunday 10^th July and will leave after the 9.30am Mass. Please add your name to the list at the back of church. Costs will be advised later.

MASS FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND – Organised by the Catholic Writers Guild. Will be celebrated on Saturday 9^th July at 10.30am. Please inform any of the Parish Council if you know of anyone requiring transport. Parishioners are also requested to help with an open table for refreshments.

PARISH COUNCIL – The Parish Council have rec'd a request to resurrect the Parish Garden Party. This can only happen if sufficient volunteers come forward to assist. Anyone interested, please contact the Social Committee (either Janet or Angie Memola, or Cathie Dobson).The Parish Council will then discuss this further.

YEAR OF MERCY – On the back of the bulletin is information for all parishioners, especially young families, to get involved in planned activities. Please read and contact Kathryn Maggs 07540 065414 or Jerry Laidler.

GARDENERS – Have you any spare time on a Monday between 10-12 noon to help in the gardens (grass cutting etc). Please wear old clothing. Safety boots will be provided to regular helpers.

Contact Frank Swindle 07779 425610.

CARPENTER/HANDYPERSON – to make an external weatherproof Notice Board. Any parishioner able to, or know anyone who can do this, please contact Jerry Laidler 07801 452372 or Gerry Killen 07963 515190

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be on Thursday 14^th July 2016 and Thursday 11^th August 2016 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along.

POSTERS – Please see notice board for info that cannot be displayed in this Newsletter.