Regular events during term time
Mondays
Pondering the Word in church from 11.00am to 12noon; all are welcome to this quiet reflective way of looking at the following week's Gospel.
The Monday Club runs from 1.30–4.30pm. Join it for friendship, laughter, crafts, exercise (table tennis, curling etc.) and board games. All welcome. Next session 14th January.
Tuesdays
Firm Believers is our Inter-Church fun-fitness class, from 7.00-7.45 pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness - go at your own pace. Wear any comfortable clothing and shoes. This is your chance to get fitter and slimmer. Relaxed atmosphere - come and give it a try for £5 a session (note change of fee). Stay on if you wish for tea, etc. and chat. Class resumes on Tuesday 4th September with new trainer Jo Gallier. More details here. Fridays
The Parent Toddler group meets from 1.30-3.00pm in the Community Centre.
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Monday 3rd December
Confirmation 2019
The first preparation session will be held in the hall from 7.00-8.30pm.
Wednesday 5th December
Justice & Peace
The Group will meet in the Community Hall at 7.45pm. All parishioners are warmly invited to attend.
Wednesdays 28th November and 5th December
Advent Reflection on Laudato Si’ (Care for Our Common Home)
SS Joseph & Swithun’s Parish is organising two Advent sessions which will reflect on how we can find new ways forward together to care for our common home and the finite resources in our homes, our parish, our world. These sessions will prepare us to be in tune with our World, away from the commercial rush of Christmas:
1) 7.30-9.30pm Church Hall – Simple Supper and Global Healing Film
2) 7.30-9.30pm Church Hall – Sharing Session and Reflection on Global Healing Film.
Advent – Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Thursday 6th December
Advent Reflection – Led by Sr Clara at 8.00pm
Wednesday 12th December
New Year’s Eve Party planning
There will be a meeting at 8.00pm in the Community Centre to finalise arrangements for the New Year’s Eve Party. All who came to the first meeting are most welcome plus anyone else that is interested in helping in any way.
Advent – Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Thursday 13th December
Advent Reconciliation Service at 8.00pm
Saturday 15th December
Dad and Me
The last meeting of 2018 will be held at the Community Centre from 10.00–11.30am.
Decorating the church for Christmas
We are meeting to decorate the church for Christmas at 10.00am. Anyone who has an hour to spare to help is more than welcome.
Film Night
Our film this month is the 1946 classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” staring James
Stewart and Donna Reed. George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence, who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. As usual it will be lights down at 7.30pm. Everyone (over 18) welcome!
Advent – Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Sunday 16th December
Advent Carol Service at 4.00pm
Christmas choir
Rehearsals schedule
Singers are invited to join this choir which sings in four-part harmony. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7.30-9.00pm in November, i.e. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Nov, and 06 and 13 Dec, with possibly another rehearsal just before Christmas if needed. This is a lovely way to participate in our parish’s festivities so if you enjoy singing, please come along.
Advent – Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Thursday 20th December
Advent Reflection Service - led by Fr David Camilleri at 8.00pm
Tuesday 25th December
Gifts on Christmas Day
At all Christmas Masses you are invited to bring a gift of a brand-new toy to put around the Christmas tree. This year we are supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital, who are looking forward to receiving toys/gifts for boys and girls aged 0-16. They have asked that we do not donate stuffed animals/teddies but are in special need of sensory toys for children aged 0-1 years old and toys for children ages 14-16 years. We know you will be generous as always.
Christmas Day lunch
Volunteers are needed to help prepare Christmas Lunch with Fr David. Would you like to help organise, prepare, cook and share, Christmas lunch for Fr David and his parish guests in the Community Centre this year? And maybe plan a Christmas game (charades, bingo?) and a film to watch after lunch too – not forgetting to allow time for the Queen’s speech! If you have ideas and would like to help please email the Parish Office.
Monday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Party
Tickets are now available at the back of church for the party. Take one to reserve your place and pay on the night. Looking forward to another wonderful parish event.