Bulletin - 3rd Sunday of Easter

Post date: Apr 06, 2016 5:28:19 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.

SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS - £128.48

An appeal will be made next week by Monica Mills on behalf of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Sunday 10^th April Readers – R.S. Dickerson & J. Coulson Ems – A. McInulty, J. Craigie & M. Mills

Sunday 17^th April Readers – B. Simpson & J. Kingston Ems – S.Harnwell, J. Coulson & S. Muir

Sunday Tea & Coffee Rota - 10^th April – M. Ellis & P. Fox 17^th April – S. Arkle & S. O'Dea

GARDENERS – Have you any spare time on a Monday between 10-12 noon to help in the gardens (grass cutting etc). Please wear safety boots and old clothing. 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

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – One session Thursday 14^th April at St. Paul's at 6pm and one liturgy on Sunday 17^th April during the 9.30am Mass. Practice at St. John's Saturday 7^th May at 10am before FHC at St. John's on Sunday 8th May during the 9.30am Mass. Final session “Sending Forth” Thursday 9^th June at St. Paul's at 6pm.

YOUTH – The first meeting of St. John's Youth Council will take place on Sunday 24^th April in the presbytery dining room following the 9.30 Mass

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.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be held this Thursday 14^th Apr. 2016 and Thursday 12^th May 2016 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, Please come along.

PLANTS – When ordering/buying plants for your garden, please consider purchasing a few more for the church grounds. They would be gratefully appreciated by Rose, one of our garden volunteers.

LOST PROPERTY – There are quite a few unclaimed items that have been at the back of church for quite some time. These will be given to charity in the next few weeks. Please check if any belong to you.

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