Date (2010)

The Papal Visit 16-19 September 2010 –

(1) our parish has been allocated seven tickets for the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham on Sunday 19 September. There will be a coach leaving from St Mary's Church for the four Poole parishes. Anyone wishing to go should speak to Father Keith this weekend. Lots will be drawn if there are more than seven people who wish to go. In order to be in situ by 8.30am, the coach will have to leave St Mary's at 5.30am, or even earlier!!  Please note, there is likely to be quite a bit of walking and standing around involved. Each pilgrim is being asked to contribute £25 towards the return coach journey and the Pilgrim Pack.

(2) Our parish has also been allocated seven tickets for the Prayer Vigil in Hyde Park on Saturday 18 September, which will end at about 9pm. There are no coaches arranged and pilgrims will have to make their own way there. Due to security issues, pilgrims must register in advance, and are being asked for a contribution of £10 for a Pilgrim Pack, which will include an underground ticket. Please speak to Father Keith this weekend if you wish to go. Bishop Christopher: "I suggest the notion of pilgrimage will help us to appreciate the Pope's visit as primarily a faith event. He is coming as a pilgrim and it will be as pilgrims that we meet him."

This Sunday, Annual Day for Life – the 2010 theme is: 'Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended.' There will be a retiring collection to assist life-related issues supported by the Church. Please take a leaflet with more information and prayers of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Catechetical Camps for Young People – Years 7-10, 1-5 August, at Buckfast. Please take an information leaflet from the porch. Booking/Application forms in the office. Volunteers required to help at the camps, generally over 18 years, but also one or two 16-year olds can be accepted (please see Father Keith).

Invitation to Sail on the Tall Ship 'Earl of Pembroke' – 1,2,3 & 5,6,7 August, 3-hour sails (10am or 3pm) from Weymouth. To book: '01726 70241/67526, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Special rate £35 (mention St Anthony's Church when booking). See poster in porch, or visit the website: www.square-sail.com

Faithworks Wessex – latest information sheet in the porch. Includes details of FUN4KIDS activity day in Poole High Street, Wednesday 4 August, 11am-3pm.

John Main Seminar 2010 – 'The Shape of God's Affection', 5-8 August, Canterbury; pre-seminar retreat 2-5 August, led by Fr Laurence Freeman, OSB. See poster or www.jms10.com

Act Up 2010 – three-day drama course for 7-13 year-olds. Tuesday 31 August-Thursday 2 September, 10am-3pm, Leweston School, Sherborne. See poster. '01963 210783   office@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

What's so Amazing about Grace? – new play to be performed in the open at Buckfast Abbey. 1-4 & 6-8 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £12, concessions for groups. Box Office: '01364 645517. See poster.

The Papal Visit 16-19 September 2010 –information can be found on the following website: www.thepapalvisit.org.uk If you do not have access to a computer, do ask a family member or friend who does. The Catholic Truth Society (CTS) has published a range of booklets in preparation for the visit.

Parish Growth Retreat – Franciscan Retreat Centre, Pantasaph, North Wales, 21-23 Sept 2010. The retreat is for parish priests, coordinators, lay leaders and everyone who wants to actively build up the Church. Early booking essential, places limited. See poster for more details; booking form in the office, or book online at pantasaph.org.uk. From Jillian Wilce, Diocesan Family Project Coordinator.

RCIA: Sharing the Journey – Training day, Sat 25 September, St Nicholas School, Exeter, 9am-5pm. For catechists and those interested in being involved with RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). See poster for details/booking form in the office. Cost £10.

Bishop Christopher's Visitation to the Four Poole Parishes –
9/10 Oct, St Mary's; 16/17 Oct, St Anthony's; 30/31 Oct, St Joseph's; 6/7 Nov, Our Lady of Fatima. More details later

The Big Marriage Celebration 2010 in Plymouth Diocese – By personal invitation, couples celebrating 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th+ wedding anniversaries will gather at the cathedral in November to celebrate their commitment to marriage; to give thanks, renew their vows and pray for families and all marriages. Parish priests and parishioners are invited to nominate couples for an invitation. Please contact Jillian Wilce: jillianw@plymouth-diocesanoffice.org.uk. Cardinal Newman House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PF. '01392 671320.

World Youth Day Madrid August 2011 – the pilgrimage is open to young people aged 16-35. People of all faiths and none are welcome; also young people with special needs, and special provisions will be made. If you wish to take part, please collect a booking form from the office. See the official WYD website: http://en.madrid11.com   

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