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THANK YOU from Damian Carroll from Aid to the Church in Need who was here last week; a letter and poster from Damian is at the back of the Church expressing his thanks to all of you for your generosity.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS meeting on Monday May 12th at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.

INFANT BAPTISM preparation begins on Tuesday at 7.30pm for parents and godparent. Baptism will take place on Sunday May 25th.

THE WORLD IN OUR PARISH At the 11.30am Eucharist this Sunday we will have a special celebration of the many nationalities and cultures which make up our parish community. You are welcome to join us in the hall afterwards for some food and drink.

LEGION OF MARY meetings continue each Wednesday evening at 7.00pm in the Lady Chapel. All are welcome to attend.

ASCENSION SUNDAY—as you know, the church recently changed the feasts of Jesus to their nearest Sunday; therefore the Ascension which used to be on Thursday has moved to this weekend. Likewise, Corpus Christi and the Epiphany are now celebrated on Sundays.

GIFT AID Don’t forget to pick up your envelopes if you have not already done so. Thanks to Liz and those who helped in the distribution of the envelopes.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS Southwark Diocese gathering at Aylesford Priory on Tuesday May 27th. A coach will be leaving from the parish at 9.15am sharp and seats are still available so if you would like to come with them, please see Philomena or a member of the UCM for more details.

BAPTISED NON-CATHOLICS Program continues on Friday, May 9th at 7.30pm in the Church.

NIGERIAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY pilgrimage to Aylesford on July 12th. See Mary Okeke for more details.

*** REMEMBER Communication should be made face to face whenever possible. text and email, can never convey emotion, no matter how many smileys and emoticons you put. ***

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