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Please pray for the sick: Betty & Hugh Morton, Elizabeth McGowan, Nan McKenzie, Peggy Madden, Laurence Roche Ken Reid, Colin Harrison, Sadie Kirsop, James Foy, Susan Clark, Joseph Sweeney, Carol Madden, little Laura Smith, Patrick Connor, Betty McCabe, Helen Akilade, Jaqueline Cassey, Jamie McKenzie Aiden Moir and John Roche
For those who have died recently
David Hendrie, Jean Kerr, Norman Keys, Julia Cuthbert, Eddie Gormlie, Lee McPake, Isobel Boyle.
For those whose Anniversaries occur about this time
John Docherty, Margaret McCoy (snr)
Sunday Collection £506.55
Building Fund £227.49
Justice & Peace
Today is the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In Scotland we celebrate a Day of Prayer for Justice and Peace. The theme this year is Combating Poverty: Building Peace. There will be a letter from Bishop Moran, the President of the Justice and Peace Commission and a collection will be taken for the Commission. More details about Justice and Peace on 0141-333-0238 or at www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk. This collection will be taken up as the second collection.
Christmas.
A donation of £200 was given for expenses over Christmas. this will pay for the Flowers and Christmas tree cost £161 and for the Poinsettias approx £30. A further donation of £60 was made towards the cost of the Fete. Many thanks for your generosity. Parishioners are always welcome to donate money for flowers etc for the church. These can be in memory of a loved one or for a particular reason.
Parish Calendar
Calendars for 2009 have been printed and are available for you to take home and to give to friends. Feel free to take a few with you.
Registration of Infant Beginners at St John Bosco Primary
Parents are invited to register children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2009 and 28th February 2010 on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 January 2008. Children with Surnames A-L on Wednesday 14 January. Initials M-Z on Thursday 15 January. Both are between 1pm-3pm.
Children’s Party
The parish will host a party for children of primary school age on January 11th January, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and the end of Christmastide. The party will take place in Bargarran Community Centre from 3pm-5pm.Tickets will be available after the Mass along with permission slips. Tickets are Free.
Christmas Cards
Did you know that you could collect and leave Christmas cards for fellow parishioners in the Foyer? The cards are in alphabetical order by surname. Have a look to see if you have a card waiting for you.
Did you know?
If you attend another parish within the Diocese on the odd Sunday, you can still put your envelope in the collection basket and it will be returned to St John Bosco’s! This will save you some money and maintain out collection.
INVITATION TO A MURDER MYSTERY PLAY
Erskine and district Rotary club would like to invite all senior citizens to a murder mystery play ‘Murder on the S.S.Titania’. It will take place in the Erskine Sports centre on Saturday 10th January at 2pm. There will be afternoon tea. BYOB. Tickets are £3.50.The play is set in the 1920s and you are invited to dress in the style of that era if you like. There will be some dancing afterwards. For tickets please contact Roberta at 0141 812 1550.
Thinking About Adoption
St Margaret’s Care Society would like to thank your parish community for your continued support over the years, especially during the testing past year. They are currently recruiting adoptive parents for children over two, sibling groups, and children with special needs. If you would like to know more, contact 01413328371 or www.stmargaretsadoption.org.uk
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