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.

Would You Like  - (a) ... to receive the newsletter by email? or (b) ... to have a larger print version of the newsletter? If so, please let us know and we will be pleased to arrange it.

Period of Experimentation of Sunday Mass times:  The four churches of Poole have been taking part in six months of experimentation with their Sunday Mass times.   This period has now come to an end and at a recent meeting of the PUSG it was agreed that due to numbers attending, space, and there being only three Priests now in Poole, the Mass times for Our Lady of Fatima, St. Joseph’s and St Mary’s would remain as they are for the time being.  However, due to the numbers attending St Anthony’s Broadstone, it was agreed that the Saturday evening Vigil Mass at 5.30pm would be reinstated, as long as Fr Collins was able to manage this.  It was recognised that this remains not an ideal option but at least in the short term it would be of benefit.  The 5.30pm Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Anthony’s would begin again from Saturday 11th February. If you have any queries do contact a member of the PUSG or Father Collins.  

NEXT SUNDAY (12TH February)   Parish Lunch to celebrate FATHER COLLINS 80TH BIRTHDAY***  Those of you who would like to contribute to a collection (as a birthday present) please place your donations in the box located in the Porch (Cheques: PRC DTR Broadstone  RC Parish). Please pass this request to friends who may attend other churches .  Donations towards the Buffet can be placed in box at back of church marked Buffet Donations.  Any queries:  Peter Almond 01202 697069. 
Birthday Card in Porch following Sunday Mass – Please do sign this card

Wheelchair wanted:  Does anyone have a wheelchair they no longer require which could be used by Parishioners in need whilst attending Mass.  Please see Father Collins if you are able to help.

IT IS VITAL THAT YOU WRITE TO YOUR MPs URGING THEM TO OPPOSE THE FALCONER RECOMENDATIONS ON ASSISTED DYING.  The Falconer Report has been published but nothing has changed. Everything in the “Facts Dignity in Dying Will Not Tell You” is still absolutely valid. The Report repeats exactly the same claims and demands as the euthanasia lobby has been promoting for years. It is simply another step in the same campaign which has already twice lost the vote in Parliament by a substantial majority. Click on this link to read what RIGHT TO LIFE have to say about the report findings,
RTL Interim Response

MALE HELPERS REQUIRED :  JSHHG Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes 10-18th May 2012 are taking heroes from Headley Court Rehabilitation Centre.   We are in need of male helpers to accompany these veterans for their pilgrimage. Further information: Richard Tipping 01752 787697 richard.tipping@blueyonder.co.uk

Faithworks  is looking for a member for their befriending services team.   If you are interested the details can be found in the Porch.

Pramacare – is a Dorset-based Christian charity with a vision: to enable vulnerable adults and older people to enjoy the independence of living in their own homes, and to encourage ongoing support from family and community. A new position of Director of Support Services has been created. If interested, please contact Jeff Russell, Chief Executive, '01202 207300 or Mob: 07500079169. A cheque from COGS was donated to them for £125.90, for which they were most grateful.

Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) –Please remember to save stamps from all your Christmas cards and place them in the orange box in the porch. Many other items can be put in the box. See details on the box and/or article in Poole4News. Claire Warren '01202 736833

BBC TV Switchover Help Scheme – for those over 75, registered blind/partially sighted or receive certain disability allowances. Freephone 0800 4085900 or go to: helpscheme.co.uk. (from Faithworks)

CAFOD - Did You Know the Government will match our “Give it up” campaign for 2012 whereby for every pound raised they will match it, which will double your donation.   With your support and money “we can make a difference”.     

Always Help at Hand – a new service from East Boro Housing Trust. Please take a leaflet from the porch.

New! - St Mary's is launching a fortnightly Film Club for Year 9 upwards. Bring beanbag/cushion, some money for drinks, sweets, and ideas for films you'd like to watch with other teenagers. For more information call Helen (734959) or Tracy (744219).

Ever Ancient, Ever New - Courageous young adults are invited to consider the beauty of religious life in the third millennium. More info: www.walsinghamcommunity.org or '01277 373848

Saints Helping Us Today – a new CaFE DVD course exploring the lives of six saints. A short trailer is viewable at www.faithcafe.org. Why not have a look!

Home from Home Day Respite Care – leaflets with details in the porch.

Developing a Vision of Catholic Life in Poole: A Message from the PUSG – As you know, the four Poole parishes are working together to promote Catholic life in Poole and to prepare for the day when we will have fewer priests. In 2010, following completion of the questionnaire by our parishes’ parishioners in 2009, the Poole Unit Steering Group (PUSG) started work on a Development Plan to provide a clear sense of direction. This Plan is an on-going and ‘developing’ process, so we have decided to document a snapshot of the Plan as it stood at the end of 2010 and make it available to our parishioners. There is nothing startling in the Plan, but it is interesting reading (we believe). As it is 24 pages long, there are just a few copies available at the back of church for you to ‘read and return’. It is also available on this website (Click on the PUSG button on the right hand side and then on 2010 Development Plan). Further hard copies are available for you to borrow from the office.

St Anthony’s Consultation Group - Minutes of the most recent meeting, which includes a briefing on the proposal for a four Poole Parishes Youth Worker, is available in the ‘Minutes’ folder on the table in the church.

CAFOD's Connect2Rwanda Campaign – a display board is in the hall showing information about Rwanda and the amounts sent to CAFOD so far. The board will be updated from time to time as the information changes. COGS members thank all parishioners who have supported this campaign, and continue to do so. Half of all the money raised at events organised by COGS goes to CAFOD, and half goes to other charities decided by COGS members in discussion with Father Keith.

Routes to Roots – helping homeless/vulnerable people in Poole, need the following: jeans, t-shirts, socks, pants (male/female), shoes (sizes 9/10), roll-on deodorant, sunscreen (no alcohol), toothbrushes/paste. Items can be left at Skinner St URC, Poole, Mon & Thurs 1.30-3pm/Fri 7.30-9pm.

Appreciation of the Catholic Faith – See Noticeboard for details (St Patricks Community)

Catholic Television from EWTN – on SKY channel 589, also on SKY Freesat. Free programme schedules are available in the porch. Advice about EWTN from St Clare Media '0208 350 2542. (See also in Poole4News).

Right to Life –latest newsletter in the porch. www.righttolife.org.uk.

BrendonCare Clubs – local social clubs for older people. See leaflets.

The Link – magazine of Broadstone & Corfe Mullen Methodist churches. Copy in the porch.

Chideock and its Martyrs – the Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St Ignatius is open every day from 10am-4pm. Pilgrimages and visitors are always welcome. www.chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk

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.

Poole Outreach & Support Team – Routes to Roots and Bournemouth Churches Housing Association have joined forces to provide a new Outreach Service for people sleeping rough in Poole. They are looking for people to join the volunteer Outreach team. If you think you could be one of those people, please phone '01202 667880 or email: patsouthgate@btinternet.com

Poole Food Bank – thank you to those who continue to support this local venture. Tins and packets of food (with a 6-month date) may be left in the relevant box in the porch.

Parent & Toddler Group – every Thursday in term time, St Mary's church hall, Wimborne Road, Poole, 10-11.30am. All parents, carers and toddlers welcome. Maria: '268633.

Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Do you have a passion for the health and wellbeing of marriage and family life in your parish? Do you have a day, a week, or maybe longer, to engage with this vital ministry? Jillian Wilce, Diocesan Family Project Coordinator would like to hear from you! Please take a leaflet with details.

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.

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.

Serenity, a caring addiction service – please take a copy of the June Newsletter (in the porch), with details of some of the work of Serenity and notes about various fundraising events.

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 Org. (www.catholicsingles.org.uk) or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk if you are a single adult looking for friendship/social events.

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.
Chaplain at Bournemouth Hospital – Fr John Lee, tel:483340, is now the chaplain for Bournemouth hospital. He replaces Fr Ronald Hishon.
Christchurch Hospital, Fr John Lee, tel: 483340.
St Ann's Hospital, Chaplain's Office, tel: 492072.

Poole Hospital Chaplaincy Cards – for use on admittance to hospital in order to contact the Catholic Chaplain. Credit card size to keep in your pocket or purse. Available in the porch. Please take one.

Magnificat for February  - which contains Masses for the month, morning and evening prayers, and interesting articles, is on sale in the porch at £4 per copy. Please put money in the wall box.

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.

Supporting Marriage – 'I am with You', book recommended by Bishop John Hine. Details on poster.

YOUCAT, Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church – to suit young people and adults of the internet generation. Copies at the back of church. £9.95; please put money in the wall box marked ‘Books’.

Bibles – beautifully produced bibles are now in stock at £15 each. CTS Bible with the translation which we hear at Mass, and the New Revised Standard version. They are both very easy to read. There are also many booklets on the CTS stand at the back of the church. Do have a look. Mass and other cards are available in the glass cabinet in the porch.

Catholic South West –Dec/Jan bumper edition on sale in the porch. Includes a parish profile of St Catherine's Wimborne; Blandford's new priest, Fr Chacko Panathara, CM; Stories of Saints (St Lucy); Children's page; diocesan diary and much more. 20 pages and still only 50p.

Raising greater awareness of God's presence at home