Saints Philip and James Church

The PCC will be holding a Quiet Day on the 4^th December from around 9am to 3pm. We hope to spend some time considering the Vision of our Parish for the coming years and the underlying values that will underpin such a vision.

For several years we have coordinated this project on behalf of Samaritan’s Purse. Last year 1.2 million shoeboxes filled with gifts and goodies were packed by children and adults in the UK and sent to children who need them most in some of the toughest parts of the world. What you have to do is

1. Find an old shoebox.

2. Decide if your gift is f0or a boy or girl and what age.

3. Fill your box full with gifts (there is a leaflet on what/what not to give)

4. Make a small donation to cover admin costs.

We will receive all the boxes in Church in early November.

Further information can be obtained from operationchristmaschild.org.uk.

Our traditional Sung Mass will take place on Tuesday 2^nd November at 7pm. Prayers for the Faithful Departed will be included. If you would like your departed family or friends to be remembered and prayed for on that day please let us know or pop in and complete the appropriate prayer request form which can be found at the entrance of the church. These forms along with the Book of Remembrance will be placed on the altar during the service at the time of our intercessions.

We shall be celebrating All Saints Day this year on Sunday the 31^st October with a Family Mass designed for all the family at 10am. Both young and old contribute to this service in a variety of ways and a warm welcome awaits you.