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Grandparents - Passing on the Faith
What practical steps can we take and what sort of conversations can
we have which can help anchor our grandchildren's faith?
Four online sessions starting Wednesday 3rd August from 7:30 to 9pm.
Please contact Lisette at mflse@rcaos.org.uk
In response to requests, we are holding a
Coffee Morning in the Narthex on Wednesday 3rd August from
10.15am - 11.30/11.45am. This is open to everyone, no age limit up or
down!
If you fancy a chat or you just want a change in scenery, come along
and join us. All are welcome!
We are hoping this will become a regular event, possibly once a month
( or more depending on demand). Why not come along and give us your
views? It’s all good for community spirit and keeping in touch with
each other.
Look forward to seeing you soon!!
Parish Skills Audit
If you have a skill that you would be willing to use in supporting
the Parish then I would be delighted to hear from you as ideally I would
like to have a register of the skills enjoyed by our Parishioners so
that I may call on you if ever required. Some Parishioners have been
undertaking various roles for many years and they may welcome some support
and perhaps a break. I also need to ensure we have succession plans
in place for all of the key Parish roles. So if you feel you could help
with any of the following areas please do let me have a note of your
name and contact details. If easier please e-mail me on parkwood@rcaos.org.uk
or have a word with me or Charlie after Mass.
" Finance
" Health & Safety
" Safeguarding
" Gardening
" IT
" Social Media
" Teaching
" Property
" Event planning
" Fundraising
" Any other skill you feel would benefit the Parish
Thank you Fr Michael
We are still looking for new members to join the Parish Social Committee
so if you are interested please mention it to Father or e-mail parkwood@rcaos.org.uk.
Tea & Coffee after the Sunday Morning
Masses
We are looking to resume this starting this weekend. Everyone
is welcome and if you would be willing to take a turn to help serve
the tea and coffee then please do let me know. It is a valued opportunity
to meet and chat with your fellow parishioners and indeed to welcome
any new parishioners joining us for the first time. Thank you. Fr
Michael.
Holy Communion for the Housebound and Hospitalised:
If you know of anyone who is housebound or in hospital who would like
to receive Holy Communion for Christmas then please give me their contact
details and I will arrange a visit. Thank you. Fr Michael.
Relics of St. Bernadette Visit, The Friars, Aylesford
The relics will be here from Monday 24th-Friday 28th October 2022. There
will be confessions each day from 10.30am-11.30am and on Tuesday-Thursday
at 2.30pm-4.00pm. Mass will be every day at 12 noon and an evening Mass
with a torchlight procession at 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy
Days of Obligation to resume from PentecostFrom the feast
of Pentecost - Sunday 5th June - all Catholics who have
not yet done so are invited to return to attending Mass in person. As
has always been the case if a person cannot attend Mass due to ill health,
legitimate fear or caring for others then this is not a breach of their
Sunday obligations.
If you are unable to attend Mass live Masses can also be viewed
via https://www.churchservices.tv/
or at https://mass-online.org/
Holy Communion will not be available online so you may like to make
an Act of Spiritual Communion
Easyfundraising
£63.00 was raisedthis month bringing us to a total of
£546.31 so far. Please do consider signing up and helping the Parish
with this easy fundraising initiative. Thank you. Fr Michael.
You can raise FREE donations
when you shop online with over 5,000 retailers. It's simple and only
takes 2 minutes to sign up! Please sign up now at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/staugustineofcanterbury/
It is a simple process. When you register please select St Augustine
of Canterbury, Parkwood as your preferred charity. Each time you shop
on line please log on to Easyfundraising first and then select your
retailer e.g. Argos and you will be directed to their site and you then
shop in the usual way. Please do try and give it a go. If
you are a taxpayer and do not currently use Gift Aid either
via the envelopes or Bankers Order then please do consider signing up
as the Parish will receive an extra 25% on what you give without any
hassle or additional cost to you. There is a simple One Page Form to
complete, a supply of which is available on the table in the Narthex.Thank
you for your support.
Poor Box.
Whilst we included Medway Foodbank in our recent round of
donations from the Poor Box I am conscious that there may be people
even closer to home and perhaps within the Parish who might also welcome
our support. If you or someone you know are struggling financially and
in need of a little help then please do get in touch with me. This will
of course be in the strictest confidence. Thank you. Fr Michael.
The Catholic Post
Please ensure you take your free copy of The Catholic Post which
is a brand new monthly Catholic newspaper. Whilst the Parish will cover
the cost so that each edition is free of charge to you the intention
is that you may wish to donate £1 per copy which you can place in the
Papers moneybox in the Narthex. The paper provides thoughtful articles
and news from around the country and beyond from a Catholic perspective
and the content will grow as the paper becomes established and circulation
increases. I commend it to you. Fr Michael
Second Collection causes 2021 can be seen here.
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