We welcome today Fr.Patrick Bierne, SSC, of the Colomban Fathers who will be preaching and appealing this weekend. This is the annual Mission Appeal.We also welcome the first communion class of 2012 at the 11am Mass.

 

We were all shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Canon Patrick Pearson (Fr.Pat) on June 22nd. He had been with us for almost eight months and we shall all miss him tremendously. Many of you were getting to know him, and he was very happy here in Petts Wood. I know he appreciated your many kindnesses. Fr.Pat was 79, and in the 52nd year of his priesthood. Funeral details have still not been announced so please watch the website. May he rest in peace- and rise in glory.

 

Many thanks to those who have taken out standing orders for the Maintenance and Refurbishment Fund.  If 300 families could pledge £20 a month for a year, we would more than meet our target (with Gift Aid) of £70,000. The Social Centre will be re-roofed in July/August 2012.

 

Thanks also to those who have filled in and returned Time, Talents and Skills.  Your responses are being analysed. Please fill in a form if you have not done so!

 

Next Sunday –bring and share picnic in the parish garden (12 noon onwards.) This is a good way to meet others and relax together. Can we please have a general tidy up in the garden next Saturday (July 9th)- 10am-12 noon- there are several ‘garden’ events coming up. List in porch.

 

The confirmation events (parents meeting on July 5th and Mass on July 10th) have been postponed until September.

 

Mass for the Sick with anointing- Sunday July 17th at 3pm, followed by tea. Many thanks for those who are organising this.

 

Mass attendances last Sunday were 639.

Sunday 3/7/11

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

 

6pm – People of the Parish

9.15am – Joshua Canning (The Canning Family)

11am – Elena Lams RIP (Ted Lams)

 

Monday

4/7/11

Feria

 

9.30am – Sylvia and Percy Pavelin (M. Pavelin)

 

Tuesday

5/7/11

Feria

 

9.30am – Cynthia Henderson (Alan & Deirdre Wharton)

 

Wednesday

6/7/11

Feria- In-St James’ School at 9.00.am (NOT in church). All warmly welcome.

–        Elena Lams RIP  (The 9.15am Choir)

 

Thursday

7/7/11

Feria

 

9.30am – Canon Patrick Pearson RIP (Howell Family)

 

Friday

8/7/11

Feria

9.30am – Evi Fejer (Owen Family)

 

Sunday 10/7/11

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

 

6pm –Gloria Calnan RIP (Harrington Family)

9.15am – People of the Parish

11am – Gerry Geogheghan RIP (M. Thompson)

 

Autumn Festival

1st October 2011

 

Please take a flier from the porch today after Mass and let us know if you would like to help.

Thank you.

 

Monday Craft Afternoon will be extended to the children during the Summer Holidays.  Do come along and learn a new skill or craft.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  1.30pm to 3.30pm.  £1 per child

 

Every Blessing, Fr Bryan