Although much work done in the church is on a voluntary basis, we still have to follow health and safety requirements, which in turn, applies to voluntary ‘lone workers’. If you are doing any jobs in the church, flower arranging, metal polishing, general cleaning, etc. etc. and you will be doing so alone, YOU MUST make sure that someone knows! It is therefore a good idea to tell someone you are coming to the church to do some work, the time at which you anticipate arriving at the church and when you expect to return home; if needs must, give them your phone number or that of the parish. Furnishing someone with such information, should something untoward occur, the person you have informed can then make enquiries after your well-being, if you have not arrived home as you had anticipated. ADDITIONALLY, it is always a good idea to call at the presbytery so that there is an awareness of your presence. Under no circumstances, should anyone climb portable ladders / steps or stand on a chair (which we should not do, anyway) without someone else being present. THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN AND CONSIDERATION.
“We are expecting the Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill to have its Second Reading in the House of Lords on Friday 12 September. As I’ve shared with you before, there is a real chance we can defeat this Bill in the Lords – and the assisted suicide lobby knows it. That’s why their campaign in the Lords is now in full swing. Several Peers have told us they’re getting a large amount of correspondence urging them to support the Bill. It’s crucial that Peers also hear from those of us who oppose this dangerous change in the law. TAKE ACTION We’ve just launched a new EasyAction tool to help you email a few Peers directly. It creates a tailored message that highlights a key concern with the Bill and ensures it reaches the right Peers. Please take action and click the button below to email Peers now . It only takes 30 seconds.” Ask Peers to oppose the Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill
We need at least two people to help as catechist for First Holy Communion for the next academic year; a weekly commitment from late October to June is required to help our children to prepare for this wonderful Sacrament. If you are willing and able to help, please speak to Fr. Ian FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION 2025 /2026:- Application forms for next year’s respective programmes will be available shortly. If you have a child in year 3 or above (First Holy Communion) or in year 9 or above, (Confirmation) then, provided that you and your children are in regular attendance at Mass you and they will be able to join the programmes. The deadline for returning application forms is mid-night pm on Sunday 5th October 2025, once this deadline has expired for both programmes, no child will be accepted onto either the First Holy Communion or Confirmation programme until the following year, 2026/2027.