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PLYMOUTH SECULAR CLERGY FUND— Our annual collection for this important fund which helps provide pensions an dother financial assistance to the priests of our diocese will be held at all Masses over weekend 25/26 May. |
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WIMBORNE MINSTER TOWN COUNCIL—Civic Service on Sunday 12 May at 3.00 pm in the Minster. All are welcome to attend. |
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Lost Property: the pile of lost property is mounting. Please collect before 12 May. After this date it will go to charity shops. |
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CAKE SALE—There will be a cake sale after all Masses on 11/12 May—proceeds to buy prizes for the parish CAFOD stall at the Minster Fair. Plates will be given out on 4/5 May |
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PROPOSED CHANGES AT ST PETER’S SCHOOL—The Governing Body has been asked by Bournemouth Borough Council and Portsmouth RC Diocese to consider becoming an all-through school catering for children from reception to year 13. How will this affect you if you have a child at St Catherine’s School? There will be an opportunity to find out more on Tuesday 14 May 4.00 pm—6.30 pm at Iford (drop-in session). |
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A POINTLESS NIGHT—Please join the Knights of St Columba for a Pointless Gameshow Night on Saturday 18 May at 7.30 pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Branksome. Entrance is £5 with wine and nibbles available. All money raised to go to 4 charities: MacMillan Nurses, Friends of Dolphin, Disabilities Adverse plus and Catholic Children’s Society. If you would like to be a contestant or would like tickets please let Sean know on 01202 772959 or e-mail socialsec@ksc232.org. Join us for a night of fun and hilarity and help these good causes! |
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World Vision's Girls' Night Out is coming to Wimborne Saturday 18th May 7.30pm to 11.30pm. An evening of inspiration, entertainment and treats where you will learn more about World Vision's work to empower women in developing countries. Featuring voice coach to the stars, Carrie Grant and acclaimed comedienne Jo Enright. A concert, just for women, not to be missed with wine, cupcakes and chocolates. Tickets are only £5* from the church office or £7* on the door St Johns' Church, Leigh Road Wimborne 01202 842255
www.worldvision.org.uk/girlsnightout |
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An Evening of Folk Music and Story Telling Monday 20th May at 7.30 p.m with Irish Folk Singer Colum Sands at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 211 Wimborne Road, Poole . Internationally renowned singer, songwriter and story teller Colum Sands makes a welcome return to Poole for another evening of music and humour. Support acts: Nigel Waite, The Rock Shandies. Admission £10 (Free glass of wine). Fundraiser in aid of the Myrtle Turner Lourdes Charity. For more info call Declan tel. 01202 661869. Listen to Colum at: www.columsands.com |
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The feast of St Rita of Cascia will be celebrated at St Rita’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Honiton, Devon on Wednesday 22nd May with Mass at 12 noon followed by the blessing and distribution of roses for the sick. The day will finish with Benediction at 3.30pm. St Rita’s shop will be open on two sites all day for visitors to purchase religious articles. |
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Crediton on Sunday 2nd June at St Boniface Church, Park Road, Crediton presided over by Bishop Christopher—parishioners are warmly invited to the celebration of the Feast of St Boniface, Patron of our Diocese. Pilgrims are invited to gather from 2pm at the church for light refreshments followed at 2.3pm by a choice of either a talk on St Boniface by Dom Boniface Hill or walking the St Boniface trail with a local historian. At 4pm the day concludes with Sung Vespers and Solemn Benediction in the church. For further information, please see poster or e-mail ann.m.edwards@exeter.ac.uk. Parking is available nearby for coaches. |
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THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO POVERTY—a conference on this theme will be held on Wednesday 12—Thursday 13 June at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham. Speakers will include Lord David Alton, Stephen Timms MP, Rob Flello MP, Frances O’Grady and Fr Patrick Riordan. Fore more information and bookings contact Alison Potter on 020 7633 4970 or e-mail Alison.potter@csan.org.uk |
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St Catherine's School Summer Fair Cutlers Place, Colehill on Saturday in June (date to be confirmed) |
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Friday 5th to 7th July—Exploring Jesus and the Gospels— a weekend of discovering the riches of the Gospels led by Scripture scholar and writer, Fr Denis McBride at St Mary’s Church, Wimborne Rd, Poole. Introductory Session on Friday at 7pm, continuing on Saturday 10am-3.30pm and concluding with Mass on Sunday at 9.30am. Cost £5.00 per person. Please bring a packed lunch to share on the Saturday. For more details , please contact Deacon Declan on 01202 661869 or email: mcconville@ntlworld.com |
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PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM July 7th & 8th only 3 places left! Please contact Ann on 01202 849775 if you would like to book. |
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Strawberry Tea Saturday 13th July 3pm to 5pm. Enjoy a delicious strawberry tea in the lovely garden of 'Fenners' in Merley |
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CATECHETICAL CAMPS—Three camps will be held at Grangehurst, Buckfast Abbey:
Senior Camp (yrs. 7—10) 28 July—2 August
Junior Camp (yrs. 3—6) 4—9 August
Junior Camp (yrs. 3—6) 11—16 August
Cost remains at £130 per child. Application forms can be obtained from Fr Noakes or from the Parish Office. Places will be allocated from 1 May. |
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"Pilgrimage to The Holy Land this August 19th - 27th (8 nights half board) flying from London. Follow the footsteps of Christ praying for the healing of Humanity and in support of Christians living in The Holy Land. Price £1250" Please ring Keith or Jonathan on 01423 531 222 for full itinerary. |
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A Parish Day at St Catherine's School, Cutlers Place, Colehill on Sunday in September (date to be decided). There will be an open air Mass followed by a bring-your-own picnic and activities for the children. Everyone is warmly invited. |
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Talk and Supper on Saturday 12th October at 7:00pm. A light hearted and entertaining talk entitled "Backpacking for Wrinklies or Around the World in 180 Days" by our fellow parishioners Phillip and Tina Jacobi. A themed supper will follow the talk. |
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