TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY YEAR B

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As Autumn establishes itself with some beautiful if not changeable weather, we are starting to plan ahead! Please put into your diaries Saturday November 30th the Winter Fayre 12 noon until 2 p.m. It is always a good and merry time in aid of the parish and parish school.

Can I also remind people of the Open Deanery Meeting Tuesday 22nd 7p.m. at Holy Trinity. Its purpose is to look at future planning and the issues involved. It is open to all and in particular to anyone who has taken up a role within their parish life. Please go along and represent the parishes of St John the Baptist and St Werburgh.

Next year is a Jubilee year in the life of the church. The Holy Father has declared it a year of Forgiveness and Reconciliation. May it be a prayerful and enhancing spiritual time.

Parents who have children who go to the Little Church catechism, please note that our team are vetted and qualified to care for your children. May I suggest that where you feel confident you allow your child a little independence and that where possible adults remain within the church. This is a free choice, but we encourage parents to remain behind where appropriate.

Please note there are no Masses during the coming week. Next weekend we welcome our new Bishop Timothy Menezes who will be saying the two Sunday morning Masses at Clayton. Father John Waters will be covering Saturday evening at Ashley. Please make them welcome and look after their needs.

May I also remind you all that there is a Harvest Supper at the Methodist Church in Ashley this coming Friday. Bernard will be selling tickets on Saturday after Mass. If anyone from Clayton would like to attend then contact the parish office for tickets or Bernard himself.

Finally note that this is a two-week newsletter!

God bless and take care of yourselves.

Father Anton s.c.j.