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.

Decorated Votive Candles – to commemorate the Papal visit. 24-hour votive lights £1.30 each; larger candle (see at the back of church) £10 each. Please add name/s to the list if you wish to purchase them.

Faith Today – would you like to subscribe to this very inspiring and informative booklet of church life, past and present? Monthly subscription £1.95.  This month’s booklet at back of church. Please add your name to the list for future ordering. Not to be missed !!

Bereavement Support Visiting – at present is only offered in Our Lady of Fatima Parish. A few other people have expressed interest, and if enough are interested, a group across the four parishes will be set up. Please contact Liz Labrow '01202 721406 for more information.

Dorset Deanery Pastoral Forum – a copy of the latest minutes is in the porch, which includes some of the 'new' translations of the Missal. It is hoped to have minutes of meetings posted on this website in future. Watch out for them! To read about the new translation of the Missal click on the link on the right.

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).

Did You Know …... CAFOD helps communities to prepare for natural disasters?  Before Cyclone Sidr struck Bangladesh in 2007, Caritas Khulna trained a village disaster committee in Bagerhat to sound the alarm to warn of an oncoming natural disaster. Hours before Sidr struck, they evacuated people to a shelter holding 1,600. The cyclone lasted 7 hours.  Homes were flattened but not one life was lost in this area - in fact, one life was added when a baby was born in the shelter! Similarly, CAFOD and its partners in Pakistan have helped communities with their disaster-preparedness, which God willing will have saved lives in the current flooding.    www.cafod.org.uk.

Papal Visit Catholic Internet Radio Station 'Heart Gives Unto Heart' - broadcasting 7am-midnight, Tuesday 14 – Monday 20 September 2010. The radio station, set up by Southwark Diocese, is part of a project to showcase the creative talent of young Catholics. It will include daily prayers and Masses, as well as topical subjects including some live coverage of the Papal Visit. There will be lots of music from Catholic bands, singers and choirs; competitions for music makers and photos/videos; vote for your favourite hymn. More info: www.heartgivesuntoheart.co.uk or '020 8974 6590. See poster/flyers.

Catholic Children's Society – has a job vacancy for an enthusiastic, energetic person to identify
fundraising opportunities. See poster for more details or email: ccs@prcdtr.org.uk

Joining the Catholic Church. Enquirers meetings are now being held at St Mary's Church, Poole.
Phone Eunice '771047 for more info. Please take a small yellow leaflet from the porch

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

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 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
What Could You Do to Help the Homeless? – Faithworks asks for support in the following ways:  prayerful, financial, volunteering help. Contact Faithworks for more information '01202 304004.
Faithworks (Courses) – See details on table at back of Church if this would be of interest to you.

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.

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 – an organisation that helps single, widowed and divorced Catholics over 18 to meet, either one-to-one or at social events around the UK. www.catholicsingles.org.uk or '0161 941 3498.

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.

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

Catholic Herald Offer – six issues with coverage of the Papal visit posted directly to your door for £5. www.catholicherald.co.uk/papaloffer  or '020 7448 3607/3618. Poster in the porch.

Vatican Past & Present – magazine for sale, £3.50 each.

Plymouth Diocesan Yearbook 2010– in the porch, £2.50.

'Faith Today' Magazine – Latest issue in the porch, price £1.95.

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