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Fathers’ Day (Sunday, 16th June, 2013)

 

A Prayer for Fathers

Dear Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, through your prayers and example may the Lord Bless my Father and watch over him each day.  May he grow in wisdom and gentleness to support with love the family entrusted too his care. Amen

 

Second Collection

There will be a Special Collection TODAY for The Missionary Endeavour of the Diocese.

 

Liturgy

11^th Sunday of Year C

Entrance:          HA: 934            HF:  143 Dear Lord and Father
Offertory:           HA: 849            HF:  209 God forgave my sin
Final Hymn: HA:  722      HF:  190 Give me joy ..

 

Information

First Holy Communion Mass at Holy Angels next Saturday, 22^nd June at 1.00pm

(You are welcome to attend either of these Saturday Masses. Please pray for our children.)

 

Fashion Show at Holy Family Church Hall on Thursday, 4^th July at 7.30pm

J&P ladies will be selling tickets for the Fashion Show after Mass for the next couple of weeks at Holy Family and Maggie Batchelor will be doing the same at Holy Angels.

 

          Baptisms

Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form  and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Once you have met with Father David or Deacon John You will be asked to attend a Baptism Class.  The next Baptism Class is on10^th June at Holy Angels in St. Mary Room from 7.45pm for 8.00pm start– 9.00pm. Also Father David asks that parents obtain the booklet entitled, ‘Your Baby’s Baptism’ available on line from Redemptorist Publications, Shawton, Alton, Hants. Tel: 01420 83255 Email: enquiries@rpbooks.co.uk

Also for the Godparents, the booklet ‘Your Godchild’ ISBN: 978-0-85231-364-0) again available from details above.

Prayer Requests

Please remember in your prayers our sick:
Barbara mother of Sharon O’Brien, Jordan, Sis. Bernadette and for those sick in our two Parishes.

Prayer Group– for both Holy Angels and Holy Family Churches takes place once a month on a Tuesday. The next Prayer Group meeting is on Tuesday 2nd July, 2013 at 7.45pm in Parish Office at Holy Angels.

 

HolyFamilyChurch Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Mother and Toddler Group – Our Mother and Toddler Group meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am until 11.30am in the Church Hall. 

 

Mother and Toddler Group – St. Mary’s Room on a Tuesday, from 10.30am until 12.00pm. 

 

Message from Father David

First Holy Communions at Holy Family Church, Farnham

We offer our congratulations to the children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion this Saturdy and we extend a very special welcome to their relatives and friends who have come to be with them and pray for them.  At the end of the Mass the First Holy Communion Children will form a gurad of honour for the Blessed Sacrament as it is taken out of the Church in Procession reminding usthat after we have received Jesus in Holy Communion we take him in our hearts out into the world in which we live.  15% of the collection at the First Holy Communion Mass, besides covering expenses for the First Holy Communions, will go to help the Refugee Children in Syria so today’s special occasion will bring happiness not only to our own children here but also to Children in need in war torn Syria.

First Holy Communion Photos. 

If you are a visitor and would like to se the photos or just keep in touch with us the photos will be available on our web sites www.holyfamilyfarnham.org or www.holyangelsash.org after Friday, 28th June.

Carol Service in Aid of the Syrian Refugee children

On Thursday, 19th December at 7.30pm at Holy Angels Church, Ash presented by the Choir of Yateley Manor Preparatory School. Please make a note of this date.

This weekend in England we celebrate Fathers’ Day

Although it is not specifically a religious celebration we should not miss an opportunity to offer prayer and encouragement to those whoshare in the vocation of being a Christian Parent.  St. Joseph, as the foster father of Jesus, was the first Christian Father and so we think of him as we ask his foster son, Jesus, to give a special blessing to all Fathers on this day.

Holy Family AGM

Some 20 people, with several apologies received, attended. The statistics for the year were not exceptional with only a few weddings and funerals.  Fr. David advised us that we are seeing a rise in the number of weddings booked for next year from ouotside the Parish.  We will begin charging for the use of the Church by those couples who have no connection with the Parish as of next year.

The Building Project was reviewed.  Completion is in sight with the carpet being laid next week.

Finances were also quickly reviewed showing a projected £35k in resereves at the end of the year.  There was some concern expressed that the offertory income was falling by about 8% er annum whilst running costs rose.

Sue Burton gave a report on the Justice and Peace activities highlighting the Advent and Lenten lunches, the Lenten Lunch was far less successful than that of Advent, monies being donated to Mary’s Meals.  She thanked the Parish which, in conjunction with Holy angels, had produced 40+ back packs made for Mary’s Meals at Christmas.  It was suggested that people could be encouraged to purchase goods now for this coming year, as summer clothing etc. is easily available, at present.  Many other activities were also mentioned (Fairtrade, CAFOD etc.)

Hilary Gray gave a brief report on the Confirmation and youth groups. Along with Gloria Benson, Lorraine Brown and Deacon John Edwards 12 candidates had been prepared, 3 from Holy Family.  The Youth Group continues to meet on a monthly basis with 10 – 20 attending.  Some of the older youth now meet occasionally on a Saturday evening.

Deacon John read a report from Amanda Watson, Teresa Woods and Lynn Strathdee.  8 children from each Parish will receive their First Holy Communon next week and the week after.  Fr. David thanked both sets of catechists for their work.

Children’s Liturgy continues to function well, with a need for some new very large folders.  There is still some concern over the number of parents who feel it necessary to stay with their children.

Gift Aid brought a return to finances, in that with falling income the tax rebate also falls.  We are now down to 87% gift aided.  There is still quite a large amount of loose change which does not help.  Planned giving could also help the Parish in financial planning.  Red Mission Boxes were also discussed especially those that have ‘gone missing’.  All are asked to be prompt in the twice yearly emptying.

Ecumenically our action is where much of the activity goes on with support for Foodbank and Assist lunches and other things involving several members.  It was noted that the Hale lunch needs a cook.  Deacon John noted a good attendance at the Farnham Walk of Witness.  Fr. David and Deacon John keep contact with the local clergy.

Fr. David mentioned schools, in particular St. Polycarp’s, and the shortage of places.  He thanked Sue Haworth-Edwards for her service as a Governor.

Brendan asked for a volunteer/s to ake over car park clearing.  Richard Taylor put his hand up but others would also be welcome.  The hall kitchen also needs some TLC.

PLEASE NOTE:  The Parish Office will be closed for the summer break from Monday, 10th June until 24th June.  Father David or Deacon John Edwards can be contacted as usual if an mergency.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Parish Office will be closed for the summer break from Monday, 10^th June until 24^th June.  Father David or Deacon John Edwards can be contacted as usual if an emergency.