The Parish Council

Present Membership of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Name                                                   Office / Representing
Rev. Andrew McKenzie              President
Giovanna McMahon                             Chairperson
email: giovannina@hotmail.co.uk
Mary T McGrellis                                 Vice-chair
Christine Gray                                      Secretary
email: c_gray46@hotmail.com
Douglas Morrison                                Adult Formation
Helen Currie                                         Caring Groups
Terry McGurn                                       Caring Groups
Ellen Stewart                                       Caring Groups
John Downing                                       Eucharistic Ministers
John Friel                                               Finance
Christopher Cummiskey                     Youth

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The next meeting of the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL is on Monday 20th October at 7pm.

What’s New?

MASS TIMES
Monday Mass 9.30am St. Joseph’s
Tuesday Funeral Mass 9.30am St. Joseph’s Mary Welsh. (Reception Monday 6.30pm)
Wednesday Mass 9.30am St. Joseph’s
Thursday Mass 9.30am St. Joachim’s
Margaret Murphy (Reception Wednesday 6.30pm)
St. Joseph’s Service of Word and Communion 9.30am
Friday Mass 9.30am St. Joseph’s
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil St Joseph’s
Sunday 10.00am St Joachim’s
Sunday 11.30am St Joseph’s

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next Baptismal Preparation Session will take place on Sunday 7th June after 11.30am Mass.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY (St. Joseph’s)
We still need some more new volunteers to continue our Children’s Liturgy during Mass in St. Joseph’s.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will take place at the 5.30pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 6th June.
It is hoped that if more helpers can be found we will be able to expand this after the holidays.

BETHANY GROUP (St Joseph’s)
The Bethany Group is a group dedicated to the support of those who are experiencing or have experienced bereavement. They are pleased to help around the time of a funeral in whatever way they can. They also meet for a cup of coffee / tea to listen to those who have experienced loss. If you think that they could help you then please come along to their monthly meeting at 2pm this Tuesday 2nd June.

PARISH LITURGY GROUP (St Joseph’s)
Meeting this Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm.

ST. JOSEPH’S YOUTH CLUB (St Joseph’s)
Meeting of steering group on Thursday 4th June at 7pm.

ALTAR SERVERS (St Joseph’s)
“Burgers and Bowling” this Friday 5th June at 5.00pm. Please remember to bring your permission slips.

SUMMER FETE (St. Joseph’s)
Sheets have been placed at the back of the church for more information, ideas and volunteers.

As part of the Fun day we are having a car boot sale. Cars must be parked by 10.30am and cannot be removed until after 2pm. Each pitch will cost £10. For more information, and to book a place, see the notice at the back of the church.

SUMMER FETE BOTTLE STALL
We are in need of donations for the bottle stall for the fete on 13th June. A box for donation of bottles is available in the porch of the church.

EARLY WARNING!
We will hope to stock a baking stall at the fete. All donations gratefully received nearer the date of the fete. More details next week.

SUMMER FETE RAFFLE
Tickets on sale at the back of the church.

DONATIONS OF PRIZES WOULD BE VERY WELCOME, BOTTLES, HOME BAKING, BUSCUITS, CHOCOLATES, FANCY GOODS ETC.
Please hand into the sacristy or leave in the church porch.

MORE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. PLEASE SEE THE TABLE IN THE CHURCH PORCH. THANK YOU.

COFFEE MORNING (St Joseph’s)
Coffee Mornings on Tuesdays in the Parish hall.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL PTA
On Friday 5th June the PTA is hosting a Quiz Night in St. Mark’s Church Hall at 7.30pm.. It is BYOB (and snacks)! £5 per person can be paid on the night. Please come along and show you support for our school.

PARISH MEETING, ST. JOACHIM’S
There will be a Parish Meeting for St. Joachim’s on Monday 22nd June at 7pm in the Parish Hall. The meeting will aim to discuss the way forward for St. Joachim’s and principally to begin the process of creating a Parish Pastoral Council.