We blessed our Golden Jubilee bell at New Year’s Day mass, It was baptised Francis in honour of the Pope.
Below are photos from the ringing of the Golden Jubilee Bell:
A Year of Celebration!
The following are a list of diary dates to keep safe
Open Air Mass - 24 May - Pentecost Sunday, our feast day
Invite Bishop Peter/ Lena Cole will coordinate the mass
It will be the only Mass that day followed by BBQ and picnic for all
Inviting
- past priests
- past parishioners
Commemorative booklet - Marie Johnston will coordinate
Commemorative mugs and prayer cards, pens – the Shop Team will coordinate
Camino to Santiago - Marie will give information to individuals who are interested
Use it for sponsorship to raise funds for the oarish
Establish Rosary Circle - Rosaleen
Celebration of parish groups and their work
Different cultural evening(s) - focus on food - Parish Council
Flags from all nationalities
Months – dedicated to renewal of sacraments and spiritual life
January - Reconciliation
February -Marriage
March - Vocation : priesthood, religious life
( Mgr Kevin celebrates 25 years of priesthood on 19 March)
April - Baptism
May - Confirmation
June - Eucharist - Corpus Christi procession
September - Anointing of the Sick
October - Rosary etc in homes
November - Bereavement
December - Kenyans
Painting the church
- inside and out
Pilgrimage to Rome - October half term
Next meeting - Tuesday 9th September 2014 after 7.30pm Mass
All very welcome with your ideas and commitment to be involved