Bulletin - 27th August 2017

Post date: Sep 01, 2017 8:51:23 AM

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

Thanks to everyone who has completed a Gift Aid Declaration. Please collect your Annual Statement from the back of church.

27^th Aug. 2017 – Readers – M. Cowan & C. Gibbs Ems – B. Wareing, A. Hall & J. Craigie

Teas – Rob and Barbara

3^rd Sept. 2017 - Readers – J. Craigie & C. Dobson Ems – Z. G-Johnson, S. Hall & M. Cowan

Teas – Kathleen & Kevin

MASS INTENTIONS – Are not too far in advance, please use the envelopes at the back of church to indicate your preferred date and your donation. Please provide a telephone number in case your chosen date is not available.

BOOKS – We have been given a collection of books. They are in the Confederation Room. Please take them and if possible, leave a donation towards the Youth's CAFOD Project.

BBQ – A Parish BBQ is to be held Saturday 9^th September starting at 7pm. It will be limited to 60 tickets on a first come basis, unfortunately unable to keep tickets. Cost £5 which includes meat and a burger bun.

BRING YOUR OWN DRINK or BEVERAGES. Please see Janet or Angie Memola for tickets.

BAPTISMS – Please remember in your prayers Lilia Ann Williams and Harry Anthony Hamberg who will be batised on Saturday 2^nd September 2017

GARDENERS – An Urgent appeal for anyone who can spare some time to maintain the gardens in their excellent condition. We are EXTREMELY short of helpers, this is putting a strain on the few that we have. We are pleased to report that one lady has volunteered.

It's a great way to keep fit and loose weight, ask Jerry Laidler.

It does not have to be every week if you can't manage that. Please give your name to Frank Swindle 07779 425610 or Jimmy MacFarlane 01670 714792

PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION – Bulletins/Newsletters/Information can now be obtained electronically. To be sign up

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be Thurs. 14^th Sept 2017 and Thurs. 12^th Oct. 2017 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. Anyone experiencing problems accessing the site, please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801 452372