We Have Become Aware – of an 80th birthday coming up. We will celebrate in October. If you have reached, or will reach, 80 this year, please let Father Keith know. Let's have a celebration for all those who are already 80 and those who are 80 in 2008! More details later.

Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) – Sponsors are invited for Mark Shaw, who is running the Great North Run in Oct for the Society. See poster. The Society's Christmas Card catalogue is in the porch.

Admissions to St Edward's RC-CE VA School – Any parent of a child due to transfer at age 12+ in September 2009, and who wishes to consider the option of comprehensive education to age 18 within a successful and oversubscribed mixed church school, should take an information leaflet about St Edward's School from the back of the church. See poster about the school.

Admissions to St Mary's Catholic Combined School – for children born between 1 Sept 2004 & 31 Aug 2005. Parents/carers can collect an application form from the school from 1 October 2008. Please apply as soon as possible - deadline for applications 9 Jan 2009. St Mary's School, Devon Road, Poole, '676207.

Admissions to St Catherine’s Primary School – for children age 4+ for entry into school September 2009. If you are interested in applying please contact the School Office for an Information pack. '883763

Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) – Sponsors are invited for Mark Shaw, who is running the Great North Run in Oct for the Society. See poster. The Society's Christmas Card catalogue is in the porch.

The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Bill - has been postponed by the government until October. There are still plenty of cards available in the porch to send to MPs – it is not too late to write! Please continue your support of Right to Life; information is on the cards.

CAFOD Review for 2007/2008 – showing how money donated has been used. Details in the porch.

Right to Life – do take time to look at the file in the porch: it will be updated from time to time.

Serenity – Life isn’t always plain sailing. Serenity offers support (1-1 and in groups) to people struggling with drug or alcohol concern. '01202 551177 for more information. See poster.

‘Jonah, the Reluctant Missionary’, published by Gracewing – a very readable account of the Old Testament book of Jonah, in which Father Peter Burrows explores the meaning of ‘the sign of Jonah’ as quoted by Jesus. Amazon price, £7.99. (from Canon Peter Webb)

Plymouth Cathedral: Celebrating 150 Years – 'The Story of a People 1858-2008', a new book by Martin Dunning on sale in September. £9.95 + p&p. Mail Orders: '01752 662537. See poster.

Many Information Leaflets on a Variety of Topics – are available in the porch to read or take away

Could You be a Foster Carer? – If you would like to know more about becoming a Foster Carer in Poole, or in becoming a Shared Carer for disabled children, please see leaflets in church entrance.

Catholic Young Adults 20-30s – Social Group for young adults in the Bournemouth & Poole area. Meetings at Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth. Contact Lisa, jukebox_uk@yahoo.com. See poster.

Catholic Singles - an organisation that helps single Catholics meet, either one to one or at social events.  For more info Tel: 0161 941 3498 or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk or click on the button on the right.

FreshStart, magazine of the Prison Advice & Care Trust (PACT) – is available in the porch.

The St Barnabas Society – provides financial and pastoral help in case of need to those who have been received into the Catholic Church and who were previously clergy, ministers or religious of other Christian bodies. There is a card on the notice board giving more details.

Vine Money Clinic – friendly listening ear, help with budgeting. Sue Wintle, 07729 995152. See poster.

Diary of Anniversaries – If you would like names added to this diary, please fill in one of the forms in the porch and return to the office.

Hospital Chaplains:
Poole Hospital, Rev Declan McConville – tel:665511, bleep 0612.
Bournemouth Hospital, tel: 513380 for priest on call/07963 617031 for emergencies.
Christchurch Hospital, Fr John Lee, OMI, tel: 483340.
St Ann's Hospital, Chaplain's Office, tel: 492072.

Catholic South West – on sale at 50p. If you have any news or photos you would like to send to the paper, please give to Father Keith.

Diocesan Yearbook 2008 – copies now available, price 2.50.

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