Weekly Newsletter Items

Third Sunday in Lent

NEWSLETTER FOR SUNDAY, 7th March 2010

The total Offertory Collection for last week was £1170.13.  Many thanks for your generosity.

200 Club Grand Draw:  1st Prize £25 No.6 M. Buckley.  2nd Prize £10 No. 65 Mr. T. Goodwin

Confirmation 2010: The next meeting for Parents and Candidates is this Wednesday 10 March 7.30-9.00pm in the Parish Centre.

Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 7.30pm on Fridays during Lent.

Parish Pilgrimage to St. Alban's: We are planning a Pilgrimage to St. Alban's on 2 and 3 June this year.  We will travel by coach to St. Alban's where we will receive a tour of the Cathedral and Shrine of St. Alban.  We hope to celebrate Mass at the Shrine.  Accommodation on a half-board basis will be at the Thistle Hotel.  We return to Wallasey on 3 June via Shrewsbury where we will be given a tour of our Cathedral and where we will celebrate Mass.  The cost of this Pilgrimage including both tours is £95.  A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of £30.  If you would like to join us please let Fr. David have a cheque for £30 as deposit made payable to St. Alban's Parish Account.

Llangollen Welsh Male Voice Choir in aid of the Lourdes Nurses Fund will be singing here again on Friday 26 March 2010 at 7.00pm in church.  Tickets £5 available from Rita Corcoran on 637 1617 or the Presbytery between 9.00 & 1.00pm.

Parish Retreat to Holywell: We are pleased to announce a Parish Retreat at the Pilgrims Rest in Holywell led by Marie Kelly.  It will begin at 6.00pm on Friday 20 April and finish on the afternoon of 1 May.  Full Board Accommodation will be provided in 7 double and 7 single rooms.  The cost will be £48 per person in a double room and £52 per person in a single room.  Transport arrangements will be made later.  If you would like to go please let Fr. David have your name and a £10 deposit.

Sr. Jo Bird (Co-ordinator of Spiritual Formation for the Diocese)  'Praying with Scripture' on Thursday 18 March at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre for people who could not make the talk on Wednesday afternoon, 3 March.

Polish Mass on the Wirral: Sunday 21 March 7.00pm at St. Joseph's Church, North Road, Birkenhead.  See Poster.

First Forgiveness & First Holy Communion: The next meeting for Parents and candidates is this Wednesday 10 March in the Church.

Wallasey 2 Lourdes Group Quiz Night is on Sunday 28 March at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre.  There will be a raffle and Licensed Bar.  £2 per person.

Maris Stella High School Reunion for former pupils will take place on Saturday 20 March 12 noon at New Brighton Cricket Club.  Tel: Sheila Mahoney 638 4629 or Carol McWatt 630 3501 for further details, including the cost.

'Come to Me' An afternoon for families affected by mental health and those who visit or work in this area to be held on Saturday 20 March 2010 from 1.00- 4.30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 8BY.  Guest speaker Edna Hunnysett.  See Poster.

Secular Society Opposition to Papal Visit: This group have an online petition which has already attracted over 20,000 signatures against the Pope's visit to the U.K.  A petition supporting the visit has only 1,200.  You are asked to visit the website below and sign the supporting petition.  www.petiononline.com/popeinuk/petion.html.

Offertory Envelopes for the new Financial Year will be available for collection at the back of church at the end of all weekend Masses in March and on the first weekend in April.  To help you find yours easily, they will be arranged in alphabetical order by surname.  Please only start using them after 6 April.  If you pay income tax, the Parish can claim a tax rebate on your offering if you join the Gift Aid Scheme.  If you are not already a member of the scheme and would like to join it, please send a note with your details addressed to the Gift Aid Organiser either on the collection plate or via the presbytery letter box.

Rotas for Following Week

Offertory Gifts ~ 14th March

6.00           Stephanie, Erin & Emma-Rose

8.30           D. Leary

10.30         O'Hare Family

Church Flowers ~ None through Lent.

Church Cleaning: w/c 8 March - Team 1

Counting: -   7th Michael -  14th Charles

Piety Stall: 7 March - Suzanne Fenna

Teas/Coffees  ~ 14th March ~ Clara & Co.

Parish Centre

Monday Club: Bingo every Monday afternoon.  Doors open 1.30pm; eyes down 2.00pm. 

Monday evening Line Dancing: Every Monday.  Beginners 7 ~ 8pm £3.  Intermediate 8 ~ 10.30pm £3.  For details ring 01260 274856.

Tuesday Lourdes Sick Fund Coffee Morning: Tuesdays 9.30 - 12noon. Coffee Tea and Toast. 

Thursday Drawing & Painting Club: Thursday 2.00pm.  Any age, any ability as guidance will be given.   

Friday Lunch Club: 12 - 1.30pm.  In Aid of CAFOD.  Eat simply so that others may simply eat.  

Sunday Tea/Coffee - After 10.30am Mass.