Barbara Wall, Kitty Stubbs, Bertha Appleton, Flo Mullen, Jimmy Carson, Emily Kearney, Christine McDonald, Dennis Lynch, Annie Hodgson, Joe Donkin, Olive Atkinson, George Gallagher, Susan Parker, Ethel Fagan, Denise Calvert and Jimmy McAuliffe.

During Ordinary Time from September to Advent, we are asked to pray for these intentions:

The Spread of the Gospel; the Fruits of Human Work, and the Reverent Use of Creation; Justice and  Peace in the World; All Victims of War; Young People; Prisoners and their Families.   

The fund remains open until 26th November for individual and group donations.

Our Journey in Faith continues this Thursday at 9am and 7pm in St Cuthbert’s Chapel.

Our Parish Christmas Card is now on sale. (large 30p each or 4 for £1, small 25p each or 5 for £1).  They are blank inside so you can send your own personal greeting or use them at other times. The money raised  will go to our centenary projects.

FAIR TRADE

This weekend we have our Fair Trade Stall.

The Diocesan Evangelisation Team are holding a training session at the Holy Rosary on Sunday 19th November from 3pm –5pm and on Monday 20th November 7pm -9pm. All who are interested are asked to attend.

An afternoon of prayer, reflection and practical, has been arranged for Eucharistic Ministers on 26th November at 2.30pm. All ministers are asked to attend this meeting as Child Protection & Vulnerable Adults Policy will be discussed. If you cannot attend please let us know.

Sunday 26th November is a Day of Special Prayer for Youth. A retiring collection will be taken to support the work of the Catholic Youth Service. As part of our centenary celebrations, let’s make this a special event for the youth of our parish, at  4pm here on the feast of Christ the King. All young people of all ages welcome.

On the three Wednesdays of Advent why not take time our from your Christmas preparations and come along and just be quite for an hour. We will look at Scripture, reflecting on the Advent message of longing and waiting, have quiet prayer and gentle music. It will happen in St Cuthbert’s chapel from 7– 8pm starting 6th December. All are welcome.  For more information contact Diane English.

A day of quiet prayer and reflection, including the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Saturday 9th December 2006 led by Fr Kevin Dixon and Fr Stephen Watson 10am-3pm at St Anne’s Pennywell - bring a packed lunch . All are welcome.

We have raised £610.10 for our Centenary Window.

Next meeting is on 15th November at the Pullman Lodge.  Meal and coffee £10.50 & men as well as women are welcome. Contact Bernadette on (.

There are lots of excellent prizes to be won in the SVP Raffle which will be drawn in December. Ticket £1 from the SVP Brothers. See the poster at the back of church for details.

At the Little Sisters on Saturday 25th November at 11am .

A course for Teachers wishing to explore their potential for leadership in Catholic Schools. Please See Fr Gordon for an application form.

See the notice board for more information about the Carmel Teacher Training Partnership.

‘Increase our longing’ - an Advent Retreat Day on Tuesday 28th November 2006 led by Fr Adrian Dixon at St Mary’s Cathedral. see notice board  for details.

In 1975 the Justice & Peace group set up a system for monthly collections in order to fund development projects for the poorest communities who were desperately trying to improve their own lot, but were lacking in funds to carry out the work.  Initially eighty families took CAFOD envelopes for their monthly contributions, but over the years the number of envelopes distributed has dwindled to a current 56 families, however, the actual number of envelopes returned each month has dropped to about 12!!

We have no way of knowing which families are continuing to return the envelopes as the envelopes are not marked to preserve anonymity.

As the cost of delivery of the envelopes is expensive in terms of money and time (with only a small number of J&P supporters able to deliver the envelopes.) We would like to know who would want to receive the said CAFOD envelopes for monthly donations.

Would you therefore please complete the “tear-off” slip below, and place it in the offertory basket, if you would like to receive a supply of monthly envelopes. In any event there is always a supply of CAFOD envelopes at the back of church.

Over the years, because of the generosity of ST JOSEPH’S parishioners we have supported development projects to the tune of £88,000 through the envelope scheme. Special appeals for emergencies are not included in this amount.

Thank you   

YES, I would like to receive a supply of monthly CAFOD envelopes.  Please Contact the Presbytery (.