Bulletin - 7th September 2014 ...

CONFESSIONS

MCMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – This is a national event. There will be a coffee morning in the Church Hall at 10am on Saturday27th September 2014. The presbytery will be open on Thursday 25^th and Friday 26^th September 6-7pm for anyone who wishes to donate cakes etc. Any parishioner willing to help, please contact Pat Carr 01670 716283. The McMillan nurses do a tremendous job. They deserve our support.

GIFT AID – the 2013/14 Gift Aid Donation Statements are now available at the back of church for collection, please pick up yours as soon as possible. Please note that the diocese has changed it's financial year end from the 5^th April to the 31^st March, some donors who pay by standing order may only have 11 payments shown on this year's statement. We are very grateful to those who contribute, this year we claimed back £5126.56 tax from the government, this is very important to the continued development of the parish.

SMALL DONATIONS SCHEME – As well as the Gift Aid Scheme we are also entitled to claim money from the government in respect of smaller cash donations, this year we will receive the maximum possible of £1250. Congratulations for your continual efforts and financial commitment to our parish.

PARISH web SITE – We have created a parish website. Simply search for “st johns annitsford” on your webbrowser. Hope you like it.

A MASS FOR THE HEALING – The second Deanery Mass for Healing will take place Wednesday

17^th September 2014 at St. Paul's RC Church, Percy Street, Alnwick NE66 1AE. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 6-7pm with the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Holy Mass celebrated with the anointing of the sick and Laying on of Hands at 7pm. All are welcome.

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA – We have received Rosaries, Medals, Prayer Cards etc. They will be parceled and sent off this week and the box removed from the back of church. Thank You.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION – A Day of Reflection “Behold what you are – Become what you receive” is to be held on Saturday 20^th September 2014 (10.30am to 3pm) at St. Aidan's Parish Centre, Ashington NE63 8AZ. Please bring a packed lunch. Please confirm your attendance by telephone 01670 812200.

MASS OFFERINGS – Mass offerings (Intentions) are not too far in advance now. Please use the envelopes available at the back of church if you want a mass offered on a specific date. Please give your telephone number on the envelope just in case your required date is not available.

PARISH COUNCIL –The minutes of the meeting held 31^st August will be displayed on the notice board next week.