SAINT FRANCIS & SAINT THERESE

EAST HUNSBURY, NORTHAMPTON

PARISH PRIEST	Rev.Dr. B.C.P. Killeen, St.Francis & St.Therese Church, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RZ Tel: (01604) 768483
PERMANENT DEACON: Rev.Mr.P.F.Found Tel: (01604) 709914		PARISH SISTER: Sr.Margaret Walsh DHS

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2008 - The Ascension of the Lord (A)

Sat. 3	9.30am	Mass Feast of Ss. Philip & James (Int: Thomas Moriarty RIP)
	10am-10.30am	Confessions
	2pm	Baptism of Peter Murphy
	7pm	Vigil Mass (Int: Patrick & Mary Larkin anniv.)
Sun. 4	9am-9.30am	Young Persons’ Classes
	9.30am	Mass (Int: David Daley anniv.)
	After Mass	Refreshments in the O’Donnell Room
Tue. 6	9.30am	Mass Feria (Int: Thomas Moriarty RIP)
	10am-11am	Parents & Toddlers Group in the O’Donnell Room
Thur. 8	9.30am	Mass Feria (Int: Mary Neenan RIP)
Fri. 9	2pm	SVP Meeting
Sat. 10	9.30am	Mass Feria (Int: Aldolf Pinto RIP)
	10am-10.30am	Confessions
	7pm	Vigil Mass for Pentecost (Int: Mrs.W.Ryan RIP)

PLANNED-GIVING ENVELOPES - New sets available from the Entrance Hall. Any questions, just see Con.

REPOSITORY - At the back of the O’Donnell Room. Religious cards and small gifts available.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOP - Usually meets after the 9.30am Sunday Mass during school term-time, 10.30 to 11.15am. Includes acting, dancing, games with a twist! See Sarah Bibey for more information.

PENTECOST FUN AFTERNOON - Next Sunday (11^th), 3-5.30pm. For those aged 5-15. Under 5s must be with an adult. Suggested donation: £3 per child or £5 per family. Details & parental consent forms in Entrance Hall.

FLOWERS - If you are interested in going onto the flower rota please see Rev.Peter or me. Thanks!

CONFIRMATION PRACTICE - Next Sunday (11^th), 9am to 9.30am.

CONFIRMATION MASS 2008 - Bishop Peter will be celebrating our Mass here on Thursday 22^nd May at 7.30pm.

MAY PROCESSION - This Sunday (4^th) at 3pm at the Diocesan Shrine in Great Billing, Northampton.

CALLED TO THE PRIESTHOOD? - Vocations Weekend at Saint John’s, Sundon Park in Luton on 16^th-18^th May. An opportunity for any single or widowed men aged over 18 to explore the possibility of the Priesthood.

GOLF COMPETITION - Monday 2^nd June at Brampton Heath. Organized by Knights of St.Columba. See poster.

DEANERY WALK - At Brixworth Country Park & Pitsford Water. Sunday 18^th May, 12 noon to 5pm. In aid of Nazareth House or a charity of your own choice. See poster and collect a sponsorship form.

HOPE CENTRE FUNDRAISING - Northampton Music Schools Youth Sinfonia will be performing at St. Michael’s Church on Friday 9^th May, 7pm-9pm. Tickets £5 and available from St.Giles Music Shop in St.Giles Terrace or the Manna House in St.Giles Street or from Laura & Richard at the Hope Centre (01604) 602456.

CAR PARKING - Just a reminder not to park on the grass - many thanks indeed!

PARISH PRAYER LINE - Please pray for those who are unwell, especially Rita Robinson, Denise Sullivan, David Lewis, Sonia Rand, Mark Metcalfe, Bill & Joan Birtles, Samuel Dixon, Lawrence Eastbury, Yvonne Liddy, Isabella Gallagher, Sadie Hill, Elsie Robinson, Oli Roberts, Connor Crumpler, Phoebe Edwards, Maureen Lyons, Mary Baran, Dolly Cook, José Fernandez, Dennis Vaughan, Jean Harrison, Mena Daly, Joe & Esme Healy, Martin Lee, Brendan Kennedy, Amy Legge, Eileen Brittain, Anima Bardhan, Francis Beatty, Maureen Smyth, Dora Andreoli, Alice Whicker, Carmelina Fernandes, Pat Lintott, Michael Hogg, Sjors van Bree, Clare Daly, Robert Watts, Julian Lee, Jacob Murphy, Marjorie Howarth, Carolina D’Souza, Tony Savoury, Tony Pimenta, Ray Deal, Lynn Savoury, Muriel McCourts, Mary Apps, Emily Wheeler and Michael Robinson. ALSO, we pray for those who have died, in particular Gerry Carey, Sean Slootweg, Thomas Moriarty, Patrick & Mary Larkin, David Daley, Mary Neenan and Aldolf Pinto.