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THANK YOU: 2008 was my first full year at Oundle and I have come to appreciate this beautiful little town and its people. Thank you so much for your help and encouragement, for your cards and gifts, and for your most generous Christmas offering.   At this time of year there are so many people to thank. As usual the Flower Ladies have done a superb job in decorating the Church for Christmas, including the Christmas tree, and I thank them on behalf of everyone.   Thank you to everyone who prepared and helped with the Children’s Vigil Mass, the Christmas Vigil/Midnight Mass, and Christmas Day Mass.    Lastly, thank you to all the very many people who offer their services to the Parish in a variety of different ways throughout the year. Your help enables our Parish to thrive and strengthen our community in Christ.   With best wishes for the New Year.   Fr Peter

BAPTISM: This afternoon we welcome Leo Richard Smith Romero into God’s family. Please pray for him and his parents Anthony and Marta.

 

MARGARET PIJANOWSKA: There will be a Funeral Service (not Mass) for Margaret Pijanowska on Friday, 9^th January at 11.00 am, followed by cremation in Peterborough. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Classes resume next Sunday, 11^th January.

PRAYER TRUST BOOKLETS:  If you enjoyed the Christmas Prayer Booklet that was distributed before Christmas, then have a look at the lovely selection of mini-pocket booklets for different circumstances on sale at the back of the Church. Prices are marked individually (20p and 70p) and payment should be placed in the Repository Box.

 

FRIDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP: Many of our ladies have enjoyed a chat and a coffee on a Friday morning whilst raising over £500 during 2008 for good causes. The money was distributed to St Lukes Deanery Youth Trust (£300), Friends of Northampton Cathedral (£100) and CAFOD (£100). A very big well done. The group meets about twice a month after 9.30 am Mass and welcomes everyone. 

 

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY: This useful directory is for sale at the back of the Church at £3.75. Please place money in the Repository Box. 

 

MENS BASKETBALL: Sessions resume on Thursday, 15^th January from 7.00-9.00 pm at Oundle School Gym. Thereafter the first Thursday of every month.

ST FRANCIS CHILDREN’S SOCIETY: The Bishop has issued a statement regarding the future status of the Society. Copies are available on the table at the back of the Church. If you wish to continue to support the Society’s work, you should contact them direct.

CRIB COLLECTION: This year the proceeds from our Crib Collection will go to CAFOD’s Zimbabwe Appeal.

 

HYMN BOOKS AND KNEELERS: If would be really helpful if the hymn books and kneelers could be returned to the racks beneath the chairs after every Sunday Mass.   If we all take responsibility it saves someone having to tidy it all away on a Monday morning. The blue Mass Books should be returned to the shelf at the back of the Church.