Bulletin - 28th January 2018

Post date: Jan 27, 2018 10:19:12 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.

A retiring collection will be taken today to support the work of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice.

28^th Jan. 2018 Readers – J. Coulson & D. Burness Ems – K. Dawson, B. Wareing & A. Hall

Teas - Jim & Elizabeth Robinson

4^th Feb. 2018 Readers – J. Kingston & B. Simpson Ems – J. Craigie, Z. G-Johnson & S. Hall

Teas - Karen & Jean

RACIAL JUSTICE – Today we pray especially for those all over the world who are discriminated against.

Please see the prayer card on your seat.

FAMILY FUN DAY 2018 – The initial planning meeting will be held today in the hall following the 9.30am Mass.

Will all interested parties please attend this meeting.

2018 NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE AND CONGRESS – 7-9^th September 2018 in Liverpool.

We hope to send 17 delegates from our partnership of 5 parishes.

MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS – Are not too far in advance, please use the envelopes at the back of church.

2018 CATHOLIC CALENDAR'S – On sale at the back of church. Price £3

USED STAMPS – Please save all the stamps from your Chrismas Cards for the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Please place them in the box at the back of church.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be Thurs. 8^th Feb. 2018 & 8^th March 2018 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – It was hoped that the Youth would take on this project, but it is too big a project for them to handle, likewise our long serving gardeners. It is a project that requires involvement from the whole parish. If you are interested in being involved, please add your name and telephone number to the list at the back of church. If there are insufficient volunteers, the project cannot proceed.

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

YPC Cake Sale- after Mass Sunday - 4^th February

St John's youth council have been working hard fundraising for the Little Sisters of the Poor, this is the YPC's last event before visiting St Joseph's Home to present them with a cheque and to meet some of the residents.

To all you budding bakers, please bring something small to help YPC raise money for this very worthy cause.

Thank you for your support!

YPC Mother’s Day Craft Afternoon - Saturday 24^th February 2.30pm until 4.30pm

All children are invited to join us in the church hall for a fun filled afternoon. We will be working together to make special gifts in preparation for Mother’s Day, there will be juice and hot dogs available. YPC always have amazing ideas and we cannot wait to hear what your thoughts and suggestions are for 2018. This is going to be a fun and relaxed afternoon, we hope you can make it, children can be dropped off and collected for the times above, we hope to see you there.

A Big Thank You - St. Johns the Baptist 2018 Calendar

Many, many thanks to all those who purchased a St. John Calendar. The money raised from selling these is £86.90p.

Also, there were some CAFOD Coin-It beer cans that totalled £85.82. If no one has any objection, this money will go to StJohns YPC efforts to their fund raising for the Little Sisters. Therefore, a total so far of £172.72 has been raised.

Thanks you for your generosity.

Justice & Peace Refugee Food – Please keep bringing in your items – Many thanks.

A large box is in the porch for your items #GodBless+

Partnership Holiday/Pilgrimage Gozo, First Week in September 2018:

Names are being finalised in order to book flights and accommodation in the Jesuit Retreat Centre in Gozo. Could those who have shown interest please confirm to Graham Wilkins (07929115712 ) or Deacon Rob Wareing (07841530991). Rob & Graham will soon be arranging a meeting for all concerned.

"Growing In Faith Together" (‘GIFT’) 2018 @Sacred Heart

The final instalment is February 1^st - Sacred Heart Presbytery, 7pm-8:30pm.

For more information, please speak to Flo Nilsson (07884-979249) from Sacred Heart. All Are Welcome

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW PARTNERSHIPS: God of all Creation, you have constantly poured out your Spirit upon our diocese, and kindled here a light, which has spread throughout the world. Lord Jesus, you gathered disciples to yourself, to learn from you and to model their lives on you. Your Holy Spirit empowered them to continue your work in the world. Come upon us, Holy Spirit, deepen the faith you invite us to share, and inspire us to become faithful witnesses. As we begin to develop our partnerships, help each one of us ... to use the gifts you give us; to nurture one another; to serve the world; and to live in harmony with the whole of Creation.

All of this we ask, in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Lent is Fast Approaching – Ash Wednesday is on 14^th February and this year we will again be promoting the Purple Ribbon as an outward sign of our faith. Please use your lapel cross pins and attach a purple ribbon. We will supply strips of ribbon that will be at the back of church starting Sunday 11^th February God Bless

Benedictine Weekend Entertainment – Every Saturday night from 6:30pm until late the Benedictine social club has live music entertainment along with bingo - £3 cover charge.

Every Sunday night from 7:30pm Bingo And 50/50 Dancing – come and do the Tango, Foxtrot, Rhumba £1 cover charge.

You are more than welcome to attend – we hope to see you there.