Daily Mass There will a Monday and Thursday morning mass at Buntingford this week and 2.15pm Friday mass at Puckeridge.
Saturday Confession The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at Buntingford 10.30- 11am and before the Saturday evening Mass at Puckeridge.
Hospital admissions. If you go into hospital, you are unlikely to receive an automatic visit from the Catholic Chaplain. Please let the office know and ask the staff on the ward. The Lister Chaplain is Rev Anthony Curran 01438 285138 and at Princess Alexandra Fr Leszek Gamracy 01279 426017
PARISH GROUPS:
The Children’s Liturgy takes place at Buntingford every 2nd and 4th Sunday during term time. If your child would like to part in this year’s Nativity Tableau please contact the Children’s Liturgy Team via Christa Cullen: christa_and_rob@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01763 273957
Buntingford Christian Meditation meet every Wednesday at 8pm at the Presbytery. For More information please contact Martin on 07771 972444 www.buntingfordmeditation.com
Christmas Flowers if anybody has some ‘Contorted willow’ or similar shrub that they could donate to OHG church flowers at Christmas Please contact Annette Nosworthy 01920 822090.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
26th November Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
3rd December First Sunday of Advent
Pope’s Prayer intentions For November Christians in Asia
That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.
Missio: the money from the red boxes for Old Hall Green and Puckeridge will be collected this weekend Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of November. Please empty the contents into an envelope with your name clearly marked, these will then be collected at Mass by Kathryn Riley
Thank you for your donations last week to the sick and retired clergy fund. Most pension schemes rely on tax relief, but most clergy do not earn sufficient to pay tax and so cannot participate in a pension scheme. They are totally reliant on your donations.
CAFOD Memorial Mass takes place at the Church of Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Oakwood, London N14 4HE at 11am on Wednesday 22 November. Please contact CAFOD Westminster on 020 8449 6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk
OTHER EVENTS:
Buntingford Christmas Coffee Morning will be held in Benson Hall after 9.15am Mass on next Sunday 26th November.
Buntingford Coffee Mornings are usually held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays after mass.
Alitena Coffee Mornings are held at Old Hall Green on the 1st Sunday after mass
SCHOOLS:
St Thomas of Canterbury The School is still looking for a Caretaker. Details from the School. Phone 01920 821450
Also, there are open mornings for parents of prospective Nursery and Reception pupils. 9.15 – 10.00 am on 23 November 2017, 25 January and 8 February 2018 Phone the School on 01920 821450.
St Marys sixth form open evening is Thursday 23rd November for more information go to www.stmarys.net They also have a number of vacancies on the website.
OFFICE:
Parish Secretary Sarah will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday this week. Any enquiries can be sent to Buntingford@rcdow.org.uk or left with the Parish Office.
Parish Websites are now being updated regularly, any issues please report to office