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If we are still experiencing problems with queuing traffic due to the petrol crisis, Fr Kieran has said he will hold the mass at 10.30am instead to allow extra time for people to get here.

Thank You:  to Sandra and all who helped her, for all the work in scanning the area for prizes for the raffle and for all the work in preparing the food.

Thank You:  to Shirley and band of young helpers for all the preparation, planning and taking care of the area around Our Lady in the memorial garden at St George’s.

Don’t Forget Lunch at Kings Head, Horsebridge – On Friday 8^th October at 12 noon we will be having a Parish Lunch at the Kings Head in Horsebridge. Two course OAP lunch £10. Buy your own drinks at the bar. MUST know numbers by Wed 6th Oct please.  If you need a lift, please contact Joan – 07873390944. Thank You

So much good food was displayed around the altar, as we came into Mass Sunday morning we could see predominately big yellow sunflowers.  The shelves were filled with tins and packages that were given to our local Food Bank.  The theme of course for “CAFOD” was the Environment and Saving our Planet.  Sophie showed us a 3D picture she had made of all the countries that need our help and CAFOD supplies what they really need.  A big thank you must go to Teresa who organised the children and all the many Harvest Goods which were sold outside church after Mass, and raised a record £210. plus the £65.50 from the harvest collection basket.  Our thanks go out to Gerry also, who organised us and the children.  Several people came forward to carry the harvest produce from Altar to Table were it was sold.  Fr Kieran stepped in to say mass as Fr Rory was celebrating with St George’s for their “Life and Faith” Celebration.  From the banter over a cup of tea in the hall afterwards, I think Fr Kieran enjoyed our harvest festival and we were pleased to have him.

October family fast day is on Friday 1st October with the collection taking place on the following Sunday the 3rd October. This year the theme is ‘Climate Crisis Appeal’ and reminds us of the Climates Talks that will take place in Glasgow, 1st-2nd November, where world leaders with Pope Francis attending, will decide how to respond to the severe climate changes that are affecting our planet and peoples. If you wish you can donate online through the CAFOD website or by using a CAFOD envelope. You can also easily give via text. Text CAFOD10 to 70580 to donate £10*. Or choose to give any whole amount between £1 and £20 by texting CAFOD, followed by the amount you would like to donate, to 70580.

Recently I found the following: Two older men were talking. One of them was bragging just a little bit. “I just purchased the most expensive hearing aid ever made,” he said. “It is imported and is guaranteed for life.” The second man asked: “What kind is it?” The first man answered, “Five past two.” — We can laugh about the hearing loss that comes with ageing. It is a minor problem that will affect most of us sooner or later. In fact, experts predict that years of rock music, leaf blowers, and noise pollution in general will result in millions of baby boomers with hearing loss. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health in the States there has been a stunning 26 percent increase in those suffering permanent hearing loss between the ages of 35 and 60, compared to 15 years earlier. The Gospel on a Sunday in September told us how Jesus healed a deaf man who was mute.

October family fast day is on Friday 1st October with the collection taking place on the following Sunday the 3rd October. This year the theme is ‘Climate Crisis Appeal’ and reminds us of the Climates Talks that will take place in Glasgow, 1st-2nd November, where world leaders with Pope Francis attending, will decide how to respond to the severe climate changes that are affecting our planet and       peoples. Join us for our Family Mass on Sunday September 26th at St Wilfrid’s to find out more about the Climate Crisis campaign  followed by an opportunity to purchase Harvest Produce in aid of CAFOD. Alternatively, you can donate online through the CAFOD website or by using a CAFOD envelope. You can also easily give via text. Text CAFOD10 to 70580 to donate £10*. Or choose to give any whole amount between £1 and £20 by texting CAFOD, followed by the amount you would like to donate, to 70580.

We are starting back with our over 50’s Afternoon Tea, 2pm – 4pm or 5pm:

Thursday 30th September and thereafter the last Thursday of every month.  Another opportunity to meet your fellow parishioners socially.  Our sales table will be up and running from that date, bargains galore.  If you have any suitable gifts for a table, please leave them in our church porch, labelled “Sales Table” or contact Joan on 07873 390944.  Thank you. Of course both of the above two events are open to our friends at St George’s, as Fr Rory says, “we must get together more”.

We are looking to expand our volunteer team here at St Wilfrid`s so when you are leaving Mass please pick up a volunteers form and see if there is anything you would be able to help with.  We are very short on volunteers due to the fact that most of our volunteers come from the older members of our church community.