There is a special Mass on 15th August (the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) at 10.30am to remember those who have sadly experienced losses during the past lock downs. The Mass will be held in the church and will include the participation of the children of the parish to represent the Future. The memorial garden will also feature in our service, in special remembrance of three people, representative of our community and will encompass a period of quiet reflection.
Following the Mass, “Tea and Tombola” (A sit-down tea of sandwiches, savouries and cakes and the chance to win prizes in the tombola!). We URGENTLY need helpers to manage this event throughout and welcome anyone over 16 and under 70 to volunteer their services.
We need help with cleaning and preparing the hall on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning (13th/14th).Saturday afternoon requires setting up of tables and chairs and laying up the tables with crockery and cutlery.
Sunday morning (before Mass) we will need people to distribute prepared food to tables and also help with the preparation of beverages and some of the food.
After the event, clearing and cleaning of the crockery and cutlery etc. washed (dishwasher or hand wash as appropriate), dried and stored. Chairs and tables will need to be stored; hall kitchen and wash-rooms cleaned, floors swept and washed. Disposal of all rubbish.
All food will be provided by the hall management committee and the cost recuperated by the proceeds of the tombola hopefully. (Any other monetary donations will also be gratefully received but there is no obligation). Please help us to make this a pleasant and memorable occasion. For further details of the actual work involved please contact: Lesley: 01323 841011; Maeve: 01323 449131; Loretta; 01323 844890; Jean: 01323 842824.
There will be a meeting after the 10.30am Mass this Sunday. If you can come and help please do so, as this will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all.