NOTICES

Parish Summer Fair (in the Leaderships of the Catechism and Evangelisation Group) 

NB: Due to unforeseen circumstances we need to postpone the Summer Fair. Thank you

Parish Council Meeting 

Tuesday 5^th July at 6pm in Priory House. All are welcome to attend and participate.

Baptism Preparation Session 

 Tuesday 12^th July at 7pm in St Catherine’s Room. The session will last for approximately 2 hours. If you would like to attend then please message Bev Alaimo (Parish Catechist) on 07708575713.

Second Collection for Apostleship of the Sea

 Next weekend 9^th & 10^th July is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions.  The second collection is for Stella Maris, the Catholic Church’s official maritime welfare agency. It supports seafarers both practically and spiritually. Stella Maris is dependent on voluntary donation, so please give generously. To donate, please visit www.stellamaris.org,uk/donate or text ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. Thank you.

North Staffs Vocations Promotions Group Holy Hour of Prayer for Vocations

  Led by Fr Marco Egawhary.  It will be on Tuesday, 19^th July at 7:00pm at St Filumena’s Church, Blythe Bridge Road, Caverswall, St11 9EA. You are most welcome to join to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.

Pope’s Prayer Intention for July: For the Elderly

We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

March for Life UK: London

 Saturday 3^rd September.  Mass at 11:00am at St George’s Cathedral Southwalk. The March at 2:00pm from The Emmanuel Centre ends at Parliament Square at 4:30pm.

Friends of  the Holy Land – The Pentecost Challenge

 Walk across the Holy Land and Help Christian Communities get back on their feet. Join in at www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/pentecost22.

As a Parish we record images, sound and video based on Diocesan policy

 If for any reason you would not like to be recorded or would like an image/video removed from our secure diocesan store or social media platforms, please contact the church office via email.

 Diocesan Pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes at Hednesford  

Sunday 3^rd July. Celebrant will be Bishop David Evans. For further information contact: Fr Jeremy Howard on 07868542268 or email fr.jeremy.howard@rcaob.org.uk.

 Head of Safeguarding vacancy at Charisma Charity Recruitment

Full time/permanent post. For more info please see poster at the back of the church.

Contactless Donations:

We have enabled further options on the Contactless Giving Box to include 2^nd Collections and any appeals we currently have running.  This week it is for Easter Flowers.  Please select the option you wish to donate against before continuing as normal.

Mobile Donations:

You are now able to donate via your mobile phone (once off and monthly) via your mobile.  If you wish to do this, please use the QR code next to the contactless box or contact the Church office for the link to the site.