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Thank you for your offerings over the last two weeks of £1400.52 - attendance 649 (21/12) and £1187.60 - attendance 539 (28/12). The Christmas Offering was £5146.77 and Mass attendances over the Christmas Period were 1365.
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Sunday 4/1/15 |
Epiphany of the Lord
6pm Saturday William Ashton RIP
9.15am People of the Parish
11.00am Josephine & Seamus McMorrow
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Monday 5/1/15
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Feria
9.30am Alex D’Souza RIP (Rebello Family)
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Tuesday 6/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Dr Margaret Evelyn Ledger
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Wednesday 7/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Gerard & Michael (Mary Kelly)
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Thursday 8/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Virginio Martin Jamin Tan RIP (Saggers Family)
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Friday 9/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Maurice Ingledew RIP (Mary Ingledew)
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Saturday 10/1/15 |
6pm (Vigil Mass)
People of the Parish
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Sunday 11/1/15 |
The Baptism of the Lord
9.15am Terry Halpin RIP (Sheila & Austin Barradell)
11.00am Cathleen Benson RIP (Benson Family)
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Confessions heard Saturday 5.00pm-5.45pm or by appointment.
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Christmas at St James the Great 2014
Well, we have celebrated the Birthday of Our Lord with great joy and happiness and so we should. His life gives meaning, purpose and hope to our lives. Because he took on human flesh, he understands our weaknesses, our fears, our hopes – what pleases us – what makes us happy – everything about us. And so your joyous and happy celebration was fitting indeed.
But we owe thanks to ever so many individual members of the parish for all they did to enable and enhance our celebrations: not least of all the children and the huge heap of gifts they brought. The trees, the flowers, the crib and the entire church looked lovely. Servers, choirs, instrumentalists and everyone exercising ministries were great!!
You “exuded” an aura of welcome which many of our visitors commented upon, to me at any rate. I certainly enjoyed my first Christmas among you: Thank you for seeing to that and many thanks for your great generosity too. Fr. Tom
The Christmas Gifts and Toys Procession
Your generous participation and the way in which the children deposited their little presents around the trees added wonderfully to the spirit of Christmas here. At least 14 sacks full of gifts were collected by the Refuge people and they have asked me to convey their thanks and appreciation to everyone: Thanks and well done! Everyone.
Crib Offerings
All monies in the votive candle stands during the Christmas season will be going to the “Friends of the Holy Land”. This charity helps support poor Christian families there, so that they can have a secure future and remain as a Christian presence in the land where Our Lord was born. More details on poster in porch.
Confirmation 2015
The next meeting will take place on Sunday 11th January at 7.00-8.30pm, in the Social Centre.
Reminders - Church Cleaning!
Saturday 10th January: PAT and Finance Committee
Saturday 17th January: Scouts
Social Centre
The social centre will be open after Mass on Saturday 17th January for a drink or two! Hope to see you there! TC
My Day by Day & Bible Alive
January editions are now available at the back of the church.
White Flower Appeal – support the Glasgow Midwives
A retiring collection will be taken next weekend at all three Masses for the White Flower Appeal.
Two midwives have endured seven long years of struggle to secure their legal right NOT to take part in abortions. But action taken by their employer now threatens their right to conscientious objection. In November 2014, the Supreme Court heard their case – its ruling is expected in early 2015.
Should the court decide against the midwives, they would be forced out of their jobs. Money raised at this year’s appeal will help SPUC pay any costs awarded against the midwives by the court. Donations will also help fund other pro-life work too.
Would you like to volunteer with CAFOD
CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development are looking for volunteers in this area. They are especially looking for volunteers who could give talks at Mass, encourage others to campaign or speak to children and young people about CAFOD’s work. Training will be provided, beginning with an induction workshop on Saturday 24 January 2015.
Please contact CAFOD Southwark on 0208 466 9901 or southwark@cafod.org.uk for more details and application form.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Independent School
Open Mornings for entry in September 2015 are being held on Tuesday 27th January and Wednesday 25th February. More details on poster in Porch.
Firm Believers
Our Interchurch fun-fitness is restarting on Tuesday January 6th, from 7 to 7.45 pm in our hall. 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 for Spring. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere - COME AND GIVE IT A TRY. £4. Stay on if you wish for tea, etc and chat. If you have any queries, please email Doreen Hairs.
Jimmy Cricket Laughter Show
Taking place on Saturday 14th February at Our Lady of Crays Church. Please support if you can. All proceeds to SPUC. Details on poster in porch.