Peter Pence collection next week. By reason of the bond of unity and charity, the bishops of the church and their people join together to produce those means which the Apostolic See needs to exercise its services of the Universal Church. This is a second collection, therefore to be taken during the Mass. We are obliged to support the church. The offerings we make are analogous to a prayer, and should involve some sacrifice. Second collections are taken in the Mass because of their importance. The dates for Diocesan collections are shown in the Southwark Directory. They should be taken up as a genuine Second Collection and NOT as a retiring collection (which can seem an after-thought and does not carry the symbolic gesture of the people’s offerings being brought up to the priest) Parish Financial Administration for Parish Priests: October 2006

The Requiem Mass of Jon Bradshaw will take place on Thursday at 12noon. We pray for the repose of his soul and his family at this sad time
Eucharistic Services In the autumn I shall be holding a short session of preparation so that Eucharistic Ministers may conduct services in the absence of a priest.

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