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THIS WEEK (7/3):
GLP LITURGY (GOD’S LITTLE PEOPLE): Children are invited to their own special liturgy at 10.55 am in the Presbytery.
REFRESHMENTS: There are no refreshments today. MONDAY, 8th MARCH: Rosary will be recited at 10.00 am.
TUESDAY, 9th MARCH: There is no weekday Mass.
WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH – CATHEDRAL COFFEE MORNING: After 10.00 am Mass. All are welcome. NEXT WEEK (14/3): SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a retiring collection in support of Oundle and District Care Committee. |
BAPTISM: This afternoon we welcome Finn Joseph Carroll into God’s family. Please pray for him and his parents Glenn and Rachel.
CONDOLENCES: Parishioners will be saddened to learn that Henry McCarthy passed away earlier in the week. Please remember him in your prayers, as well as his wife Jean and family.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: On Sunday, 21st March at 4.00 pm, we welcome the other Oundle Churches for a service of the Stations of the Cross. Bishop John Flack will address the congregation. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
WEDNESDAY WORD: On a trial basis, we are introducing a weekly gospel resource for our children to take home to help families come together each week, to read and talk about the Gospel. The leaflets are normally distributed through our Diocesan schools on a Wednesday, hence the name, for the forthcoming Sunday. Since our Parish is not able to do this, we will be distributing the leaflets on the Sunday before. Any feedback would be appreciated.
ROTAS: The rotas for April-June will be prepared shortly. If you wish to avoid particular dates, please email the office.
We currently need one reader for Sunday morning, several for Saturday evening, as well as help with offertory counting, refreshments, flowers and cleaning.
GRASS CUTTING: We need some volunteers to cut the grass in the Church grounds every 2/3 weeks from now until the end of October. There are no other duties involved, just grass cutting. A lawn mower is available as well as a garden recycling bin.
PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council meets on Tuesday, 23rd March. If you wish a particular item to be placed on the agenda, then email the office by Wednesday, 17th March.
LENTEN LUNCHES: Thank you to everyone who helped with last Thursday’s Lenten Lunch. We had about 40 customers on the day with takings of £162 (the best so far this lent).
Lenten Lunches continue every Thursday during the season of Lent at the Methodist Church from 12.00 noon. Delicious homemade soup with bread and cheese, as well as a Traidcraft stall. All donations go to Christian Aid.
PRAYER TRUST: We have a selection of prayer booklets from the Prayer Trust to help us during the season of Lent. Prices are marked individually and money should be placed in the repository box at the back of the Church.
BOOKS FOR CAFOD: On saletoday isa selection of books with current titles. All proceeds go to CAFOD.
THE VINE: Please take a free copy of our Diocesan newspaper. There are some photos of our Bishop Peter in Rome.
OUNDLE MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR HELP: Were you married in our Parish Church or our former Church St Wilfrid’s? If so, Oundle Museum would be very interested in any photographs you have. The Museum’s main exhibition for the year is ‘Oundle in the 20th Century’ which will feature a display on weddings in Oundle. If you can help, please telephone Carol Bancroft Turner on 01832 275813.
Catholic Faith Exploration:just a few more details on the Parish’s first ever CaFE course entitled “Believe – Reflections on the Creed”. CaFE courses are ideal for all Catholic adults to learn, share and pray together in a relaxed, “cafe” style atmosphere. The course will be held on Thursday evenings, from Easter to Pentecost (six weeks only), starting 15th April. We have invited our fellow Catholics from Thrapston and Raunds to join us in this new venture. Please keep the dates free – more details to follow soon.
CAFOD – GIVE IT UP: We still have a few envelopes left if you wish to take part in CAFOD’SGIVE IT UP! campaign. All you need do is give something up for the whole of Lent and donate the money saved to CAFOD. CAFOD then uses that money to help transform the lives of people living in poverty around the world. Take an envelope home today and return it at the end of Lent. Make it go further by filling out the gift aid declaration.
COLLECTIONS: Last week’s offertory £274, plus £347 in standing orders. The second collection in aid of CAFOD raised £295 and included £100 raised by the Parish Coffee Group. Thank you for your generosity.
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