Latest News - 20 May 2012  The Ascension of the Lord
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“Films with Father...”

Fr John intends to be watching these films in the parish hall on the dates and times listed. Anyone who would like to come and keep him company would be most welcome to do so!

Friday 25 May 7.00-9.00pm “Of God’s and Men”
Much acclaimed 2010 French Film (shown with English subtitles) depicting the events of the mid-1990’s which lead to the martyrdom of a small community of Cistercian Monks at Mount Atlas Monastery in Algeria (122 minutes 15)
 
Friday 22 June 7.00-9.00pm “A Man for all Seasons”
The Oscar winning screen version of Robert Bolt’s play, chronicling the troubled relationship between Henry VIII and St Thomas More
 (116 minutes U)

Friday 27 July 7.00-9.00pm “Molokai”
The story of Fr Damien, recently Canonised by the church, famous for his work among the lepers of Hawaii (117 minutes PG)

Sunday 9 September 3.00-5.00pm “Mother Teresa - In the name of God’s Poor”
The 1997 film version of the life of Mother Teresa staring Geraldine Chaplin (89 minutes PG)

Thursday 11 October 7.15-9.15pm  “The 13th Day”
Another chance to see this beautiful 2009 depiction of the events of Fatima (85 minutes All)

Sunday 25 November 5.00-7.00pm  “The Mission”
Award Winning 1986 film starring Robert de Niro and Jeremy Irons.  The film portrays the heroic work and political perils of the Jesuit Missions in South America in the early 17th Century (120 minutes PG)

Sunday 23 December 5.00-7.00pm “The Nativity Story”
Popular 2006 version of the Nativity Story (97 minutes PG)

• Saturday 19 May:
  7.30pm Adoration & Meditation
  7.50pm Hymn to the Holy Spirit & Benediction
• Sunday 20 May:
  6.00pm Adoration & Meditation
  6.20pm Hymn to the Holy Spirit & Benediction
• Monday 21 May – Friday 25 May:
  Novena Devotions after daily Mass (10 mins)
• Saturday 19 May:
  7.30pm Adoration & Meditation
  7.50pm Hymn to the Holy Spirit & Benediction

Fairtrade Stall

After all the Masses this weekend. 

Menphys Sponsored Walk

Angela Bailey wishes to thank everyone who sponsored her for the walk which she completed last Sunday. Please give your donation to either Angela or Ian Goodrich and write 'paid' next to your name on the forms at the back of church. Thank you very much.

Please pray for

The repose of the soul of Giuseppina Maglione who died last week and whose funeral will be celebrated in Italian by Fr Belsito at 12 noon on Thursday 24 May.

Church Cleaning

We have a new church cleaning team that meet every Saturday at 12.00 noon.  Thank you to everyone who has joined the team so far – could you also come along and help too on a rota basis?  If so, please contact Claire in the office.

Baptism

Welcome to Fabian who will be baptised this weekend.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers at this time.

May Devotions

During May, the Litany of Loreto will be recited after the morning Rosary and sung before Benediction on a Thursday.

Sacrament of Confirmation 2013

So far, about 25 young people have expressed an interest and if there are any others of secondary school age or above who feel ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next year please make sure you add your details to the yellow list at the back of Church before next weekend, Pentecost Sunday (27 May).

Pastoral Visits / House Blessing

Fr John would like to visit parishioners in their homes over the coming months as a way of getting to know his parishioners.  A schedule will be available each week during the spring / summer to allow Fr John to visit as many homes as possible.

Vacancy - Assistant Headteacher

Christ the King Primary School wishes to appoint an Assistant Headteacher from September 2012. Please contact the school office on 0116 285 7261 for further details. Closing date for applications is Midday on Friday 25 May. Tours of the school are welcomed.

Enquiring about the Catholic Faith

If you would like to join a group to receive adult instruction in the faith, please add your details to the purple list.

PPC Meeting

A reminder to members of the PPC that the next meeting will be on Tuesday 22 May at 7.30pm in the presbytery.  The main item on the agenda will be our response to the “You are Living Stones” consultation within our deanery/diocese.  Please advise Claire if you are unable to come.

“Films with Father”

Friday 25 May from 7.00-9.00pm in the parish hall.  Please see the back page for full details of this month’s film and others to be shown in the future.

Legion of Mary - “The Acies”

Friday 25 May at Mother of God Church starting with the rosary at 6.45pm.  For full details see poster on notice-board.

“Aspects of Faith”

Monthly discussion group continues on Thursday 31 May at 7.15pm in the downstairs meeting room. This month’s topic is “The teaching and spirituality of the Sacrament of Penance (Confession/Reconciliation).  All welcome!

UCM

Next meeting will be on Wednesday 13 June after morning Mass.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham

Sunday 17 June.  The three parishes of St Peter’s, Mother of God and Blessed Sacrament will be arranging a joint coach this year.  The cost per person is £10 and if you would like to go, please add your name to the list in the porch which will be available up to and including next weekend.

Francis Caus Charity Senior Citizens’ outing to Lincoln

Tuesday 19 June. Donation of £10 towards the cost  of the trip and to book a place please pay £10 to Clive Scranney as soon as possible. Clive will issue a receipt and a form detailing the menu choices which need to be returned to Clive (0116 2857368) or Ian Knight by no later than Sunday 10 June.

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