Diary of Anniversaries – If you would like to add any names to the diary, please fill in a form (in porch) or write details on plain paper, and hand in to the office. Include name of deceased and date of death, plus name of person submitting request. Details will be added to the diary when it is next updated, and names will appear in the bulletin at the appropriate time each year.

CAFOD ‘give it up’ Campaign for Lent –In this 60th anniversary year of Fast Day, CAFOD asks us to do something extra. We are asked to ‘give something up’ each week during Lent and put aside the money we save. This will be collected at the end of Lent (including from Fast Day/26 Feb). Small savings boxes and envelopes will be available all through Lent. Please collect from the porch.

Marriage Survey –Are you, or someone you know, getting married in the Catholic Church this year? The Bishops’ Committee for Marriage & Family Life is gathering information on marriage preparation and want to hear about your experiences. If you can help, please visit www.catholicmarriage.org.uk where you can find more information on the initiative and access the brief online survey.

Bishop Christopher – is due to have a hip replacement operation in April. As a consequence, he has authorised the priests to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in May.

CAFOD and Lent – Ash Wednesday is on 17 February this year. Lent Fast Day is on Friday 26 February.
Lent 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Family Fast Day in 1960 when a group of Catholic women joined together at Lent to do something extraordinary: members of the Catholic Women’s League, the Union of Catholic Mothers and the National Board of Catholic Women held the first Fast Day in aid of mothers and babies in Dominica. They expected to raise £500, but actually raised a remarkable £6,000. The next year, they reached a staggering £27,000! Every Lent since then, Catholics across England and Wales have teamed up with CAFOD to help some of the poorest communities in the world. CAFOD asks us to do something extra this year to mark the anniversary – more details next week.

Dorset Deanery Pastoral Forum – Notes from the recent meeting in Dorchester are available to read in the porch. Dorothy Brant attended as St Anthony’s representative and Helen Barnes also attended.

Poole4News – shared magazine for Poole parishes. Could YOU write something for the next edition? Read any good books lately? Been anywhere interesting? Is there something going on in the parish you want to tell people about? Are you a student living away from home? Have you moved here from another town/country? All contributions (max 500 words) are welcome for consideration. The deadline is 21 Feb. Please email to Jane O’Brien post@jayjay3.plus.com or leave in the letter rack clearly marked. '693196

Consultation, Admissions to St Peter's School September 2011 – As required by new regulations, the Governing Body of St Peter's School is conducting a consultation on its proposed Admissions Policy for the school year 2011-2012. The consultation period runs until 26 Feb 2010 and a copy of the Policy can be obtained from the school or downloaded from www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk. Comments can be sent to the school, or emailed to clerk@st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk by 26 Feb 2010. All comments will be considered and a decision made by 15 April 2010.

St Edward’s School Prayer Diary – We pray for our History department and for those visiting Auschwitz. Help us to value the wisdom of the past and allow history to teach us lessons for the future.

Project Purple Poole – activities for the over 55s. Programme includes excursions, walking, yoga, basic computers, etc, etc. Contact Age Concern '01202 530530 for info and to book.  See poster.

St Mary's Toddler Group – every Thursday in term time, church hall, 10-11.30am. All mums, dads and toddlers welcome. Details from Jacqui '681871 or Maria '268633.

Marriage Care – is a voluntary organisation that provides professional counselling in any situation where there are relationship difficulties. Locally, they are recruiting people with the right personality as new trainee counsellors and to help with marriage preparation services. '01202 885760.

Retreats in Plymouth Diocese 2010 – silent and individually guided by members of the Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Team. Various dates and venues. See poster. Booking forms in the office.

Pramacare (helping people at home) – there are some leaflets to take away for those interested.

Home is a Holy Place – The project worker for Plymouth Diocese is Jillian Wilce, who visited Poole parishes in July – some of our parishioners attended the open meeting. She can be contacted on '01392 671320 or at jillianw@plymouth-diocesan-office.org.uk. See www.homeisaholyplace.org.uk  for resources, and there is a pack available for use in house groups or CaFE style meetings.

Calling All Confirmed Catholics – would you like to help someone who is on a faith journey to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Are you willing to share your faith with others? See Father Keith.

Marriage Care South West – is the local branch of the national Marriage Care charity, which offers professional, confidential counselling for individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their marriage or other relationship. Counselling is free, but donations are welcomed. Freephone 0800 389 3801 for an appointment with a counsellor near you, or visit www.marriagecare.org.uk

Faithworks Wessex – the latest newsletters are available on the website www.faithworkswessex.org.uk

Homelessness in Poole – Routes to Roots, Christian action on homelessness, offers help in the form of food, emergency and short-term accommodation, and the support of outreach workers to access relevant help. Could you help by donating money, time, energy or physical goods to support this work? For more information, contact '01202 667880 or www.routetoroots.org  See poster.

Are You Good With Money? Could You Help Someone Else to Manage? – Faithworks is looking for volunteers to work as Budget Coaches. '01202 304004 for more info.

Council of Christians and Jews – information about local group activities is in the porch, including several upcoming talks. Contact John Shepherd for more information. '01202 552973.

Right to Life –To see the latest news about the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Bill, plus other Pro-Life issues.
Website: www.righttolife.org.uk Email: phyllis@righttolife.org.uk
Address: - PO Box 26264 London W3 9W, Tel: 020 8992 7657, Fax: 020 8896 185

Serenity – Life isn’t always plain sailing. Serenity offers support (1-1 and in groups) to people struggling with drug or alcohol concern. '01202 551177 for more information. See poster.

Many Information Leaflets on a Variety of Topics – are available in the porch to read or take away

Could You be a Foster Carer? – If you would like to know more about becoming a Foster Carer in Poole, or in becoming a Shared Carer for disabled children, please see leaflets in church entrance.

20s-40s Home Group at St Mary's Church – every Tuesday, 7pm in the chapel, followed by meeting in the upstairs Committee Room. Contact Andy for more details: liveandy@gmail.com

Catholic Young Adults 20-30s – Social Group for young adults in the Bournemouth & Poole area. Meetings at Sacred Heart Church, Bournemouth. Contact Lisa, jukebox_uk@yahoo.com. See poster.

Catholic Singles – helping single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over18) to meet, either one-to-one or through social events. For more information contact '0161 941 3498,  www.catholicsingles.org.uk  or  info@catholicsingles.org.uk

FreshStart, magazine of the Prison Advice & Care Trust (PACT) – is available in the porch.

The St Barnabas Society – provides financial and pastoral help in case of need to those who have been received into the Catholic Church and who were previously clergy, ministers or religious of other Christian bodies. There is a card on the notice board giving more details.

Vine Money Clinic – friendly listening ear, help with budgeting. Sue Wintle, 07729 995152. See poster.

Poole Hospital Chaplaincy – cards available indicating that you are a catholic in case of admission to hospital. Credit card size to fit in purses, wallets, etc. Please take one from the porch.

Hospital Chaplains:
Poole Hospital, Rev Declan McConville – tel:665511, bleep 0612.
Bournemouth Hospital, tel: 513380 for priest on call/07963 617031 for emergencies.
Christchurch Hospital, Fr John Lee, OMI, tel: 483340.
St Ann's Hospital, Chaplain's Office, tel: 492072.

Catholic Truth Society Book Stand – there are many booklets on sale at the back of the church – do have a look to see if there is anything that interests you.

Catholic South West – on sale at 50p. If you have any news or photos you would like to send to the paper, please give to Father Keith.

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