WELCOME TO ANY VISITORS AND TO THOSE WHO HAVE COME TO LIVE IN THE PARISH - Please make yourself known to Father Kenneth or Deacon Michael and fill in and return the Census Form attached to the Welcome and Information Sheet if you are newly resident here.  There is a blue box for completed forms near the door.

SAFEGUARDING - You may be aware of publicity around the Government's new Vetting and Barring scheme due to come into force later this year.  The Diocesan Safeguarding Office is here to help all workers and volunteers in the Diocese ensure that they are appropriately appointed in line with current government and Church guidelines.  Please be assured that compared to many other sectors and organisations the Catholic Church is in a very strong position to adapt to this new scheme.  If you have any concerns or questions about this process please contact your Parish Safeguarding Rep or the Safeguarding Office on 01752 560792

GIVE IT UP! - This year is the 50th anniversary of CAFOD Lent Fast Day.  The theme this year is “give it up!”.  Many of us plan to give something up for Lent, and it can be anything we want: biscuits, wine or buying magazines.  Just “give it up” and donate whatever you save to CAFOD.  It will help to promote lasting change for a child, a family or an entire community.   Money boxes are also available to help you make a big difference with your small change. 

FOWEY RETREAT - Robbie and Sara Low, with the support of our Vicar General Fr Robert Draper, have opened a new Retreat House in the historic Cornish harbour town of Fowey.  It provides Catholic teaching in beautiful surroundings.  See posters for programme for 2010.

MISSION TOMORROW - Take and read a free copy of the magazine produced by the Society of St Peter the Apostle, which supports seminaries in poor countries.  You will find out how you could sponsor a seminarian.

THE CATHOLIC PRIEST Answering God's Call-some free copies are available.  Archbishop Vincent Nichols has said “Undoubtedly, God continues to call men to priesthood. Books like this will help those who hear the call to recognise it for what it is”.  The book has been produced as part of the Catenians' Vocation initiative.

DEACON MICHAEL has improved the appearance of the Sacristy by fitting new cupboards and a new sink.  We are indebted to him for his generous service.

PERSECUTED AND FORGOTTEN? - This book produced by ACN (Aid to the Church in Need) highlights the hardships faced by Christians in many countries.  More Christians are persecuted than members of any other religious group.  Borrow this book from the back of Church to inform your prayers, and return it when you have read it.

“CONSULTATION-ADMISSIONS TO ST PETER'S SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2011”
As required by new regulations the Governing Body of St Peter's School is conducting a consultation on its proposed Admissions Policy for the school year 2011-21012.  The consultation period run from 1 December 2009-26 February 2010.  A copy of the proposed Admissions Policy can be obtained from the School Office or downloaded from the School website.  The draft Admissions Policy 2011/2012 is published at www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk and clicking on “School Information” and “Admissions”.  Comments on the draft Policy should be sent to the Clerk to the Governing Body either by e-mail to clerk@st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk or by post to the School by 26 February 2010.  The Governing Body will consider all comments received before determining its decisions by 15 April 2010.

PRAY-AS-YOU-GO is a daily prayer session designed for use on protable MP3 players, iPods and PCs to help you pray whilst travelling to and from work, study, etc.  A new prayer session is produced every weekday.  It is not a Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible- study, but rather a framework for your own prayer.  Lasting between ten and thirteen minutes, it combines music, scripture and some questions for reflection.  The aim is to help you to:
become more aware of God's presence in your life
listen to and reflect on God's word
grow in your relationship with God
It is produced by Jesuit Media Initiatives, with material written by a number of British Jesuits and other experts in the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola.  Although the content is different every day, it keeps to the same basic format.  You can find it at http://www.pray-as-you-go.org.

SACRED SPACE is a similar but PC based prayer aid.  The compilers invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes praying here and now as you sit at your computer with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.  Find it at http://sacredspace.ie

VINCENTIAN VOLUNTEERS: a positive opportunity for young people to have a challenging experience in serving vulnerable people, and living in a community with other like-minded volunteers.  Accommodation and living expense provided.  Volunteer year is from September 2009-July 2010.  If you would like to know more please contact Sr Barbara Quilty DC at 0161 226 9561 or 0161 209 9156 e-mail: barbaraquilty@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website: www.vincentianvolunteers.org.

“RESCUING DARWIN-GOD AND EVOLUTION IN BRITAIN TODAY” by Nick Spencer and Denis Alexander, published by Theos at £10 sounds a note of theological sanity within the media frenzy concerning Darwin and his legacy.  The authors argue that evolution does not demand atheism or amorality but is wholly compatible with a religious understanding of the universe.  You are free to download this 65 page book from www.theosthinktank.co.uk.

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 20-40's HOME GROUP
Where:  St Mary's Catholic Church, 211A Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2EG in the upstairs Committee Room.
When:   Every Tuesday evening
What time:  Mass at 7.00 pm in the chapel followed by home group at 7.45 pm.  It will be great to meet you!  Please contact Andrea Cronin M: 0791 7797528, e-mail: liveandy@gmail.com.

FOR OUR RECORDS—If you have received training in first aid please let Fr Noakes know via a note through the Presbytery door.  Thank you.

HOSPITAL CARDS - If you or someone from your family or a friend is likely to go into hospital for any length of time, there are hospital cards available requesting a visit from a Catholic priest or deacon or lay minister from the Church.  Just saying you are “RC” will not activate the system.  The cards are available at the back of Church.

THE EVANGELIST - Free copies of the magazine produced by St John's Seminary, Wonersh are available.  You will find it lively and challenging.

TURN 2 US -a registered charity, provides information on welfare benefits and grants in one place.  The charity can be contacted by e-mail: info@turn2us.org.uk

MAKING A WILL - If you are considering leaving some of your estate for the Diocese or the Parish, as some kind benefactors have done in recent years, Fr Kenneth has an information sheet which is helpful.  Please ask him for a copy, without any obligation!

CHOOSING A CARE HOME - If you have to make decisions regarding care for older people there is a free information service on 0800 389 2077 “Care Choices” which will provide you with a shortlist of care providers to meet your particular needs and preferences.  Fr Noakes has a copy of the June 2008 edition of “Care Select 2008”, a book about choosing and funding care.  Please ask him if you wish to borrow it

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Should you need the SVP we meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in every month at 5.00 pm in the Church hall. See the Church Groups for more information. If you are living alone or know anyone in such circumstances and would like a regular telephone call or visit to check that all is well , please contact David Watts (881828), Kathy & Bernard Williams (842771) or Grace Laing (882970).

EXPLORERS welcomes young people from 1st Communion to Year Six. 
Explorers meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.  Further information from Teresa Maguire (849562)

IF YOU HAVE TO GO INTO HOSPITAL please let your parish priest know. When you get there, ask to see the Roman Catholic Chaplain and request Holy Communion. With the present emphasis on confidentiality it is not enough to fill in the form and put RC against your name. If you just do that, nothing will happen.

There are also hospital cards available requesting a visit from a Catholic priest or deacon or lay minister from the Church. The cards are available at the back of Church.

The RC Chaplains are:
Wimborne Hospital: Father Kenneth Noakes
Poole Hospital: Deacon Declan McConville (tel:665511)
Bournemouth Hospital: Father Ronald Hishon (tel:513380)

The PARISH WEBSITE may be more popular than you had imagined - In 2008 there were over 18,000 pages viewed, with between 1,500 and 2,000 pages viewed each month across the year! The website is intended to be a source of parish information to everyone so if you want to suggest how it can be improved, then please share your ideas with Canon Noakes or Deacon Michael or click on this link to email your feedback.

AT THE REPOSITORY & BOOKSTALL - after 9.00 am and 11.00 am Sunday Mass, a good range of books, especially books of stories and prayers for children. New booklets for Lenten reading are available at the CTS bookstand at the back of Church.

BIBLE ALIVE - April issues now on sale at the back of the Church at £1.95.
DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK - now on sale at £2.50.

CATHOLIC SOUTH WEST - now on sale at 50p.