St Felix Rc Parish Newsletter 5th Oct 2008 (27th Sunday)

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL WHO ARE SICK AND THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY ANNIVERSARIES: Violet Underwood; Edith Codling; William Casserley; Fred Barnett 2006; Michael Cousins; Gertrude Cuddon Frederick Lewis; Joe Bonner 2006; Patrick Stewart; Patricia O’Dee Eileen Begbie; Glynis Loubé 2004; Ann Allen; Basil Bugg; Louise MacNamara

CHILDREN’S CATECHISM CLASSES On Saturday October 18th Catechism classes will be held in the Church Hall, NOT at the convent. They will begin at 8.50am and finish at 9.45am as usual.

ST. FELIX PARISH NEWSLETTER 8, Gainsborough Rd., Felixstowe IP11 7HT 01394 282561 E-Mail: [email protected] Parish Priest: Fr David Hennessy Website : www.saintfelix.co.uk

5th October, 2008 27th SUNDAY, YEAR A

WEEKEND MASSES SATURDAY VIGIL 6pm ( Fred Shepherd+ )

COLLECTIONS LAST WEEK

SUNDAY MORNING

CAFOD: £177.14

9.00am ( People of the Parish )

MANY THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

OFFERTORY: £550.44

10.30am: Convent 11.30am: St Cecilia’s

( Kenneth & Patricia Hylands;

ADVANCE NOTICE

45th Wdg )

FOOTWAY RENEWAL IN GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, FELIXSTOWE

I am writing to advise you that my contractor, Suffolk Highways Contracting, will be reconstructing the pavements in Gainsborough Road in the near future. The works are concentrated in the area between Constable Road and Ranelagh Road. The works are planned to start on Monday 13th October, and are anticipated to take about two weeks to complete. Unfortunately it will be necessary to close Gainsborough Road to through traffic between Hamilton Road and Constable Road for the duration of the works. The diversion route will via Hamilton Road, St Andrews Road and Constable Road and vice versa. I regret to advise that some disruption is likely while these works are being undertaken …

WEEKDAY MASSES

THE TOGETHER CLUB will meet at the Convent on Thursday 9th October at 10.30 a.m. for the outing to Framlingham

10.00am at the convent each day. Monday—Thanksgiving for Terry Madden Tuesday: Teresa Johnson+ Wednesday– Annie Runnacles+ IN ADDITION AT ST FELIX FRIDAY

Joan & Harry Runnacles would like to thank everyone involved in the funeral Mass for her late sister-in-law, Annie. The support is very much appreciated.

12noon: Mass ( Paddy Hennessy+ ) OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

We will be having Rosary and Benediction next Sunday 12th at 4.pm at St. Felix .

RAGE YOUTH GROUP This group is for all young people of the parish in Year 7 and above. It meets once a month on a Monday evening in the Parish Hall from 7.30pm to 9pm. FOR THE GROUP TO SURVIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL IT NEEDS THE SUPPORT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PARISH OR IT MAY HAVE TO CLOSE. SO COME ALONG TO THE NEXT MEETING ON MONDAY OCTOBER 20th FOR AN EVENING OF GAMES, MUSIC, CHAT AND FOOD. IT WILL ONLY COST YOU 50P!

CONFIRMATION GROUP KITTY SPENCER ( late of this parish ) Anyone wishing to know Kitty’s present whereabouts should contact: Christine Threlfall Scheme manager Deben View 01394 386627

IPSWICH HOSPITAL.

Apologies for the delay in starting with this but there are all sorts of matters that I have still to sort out. A start will definitely be made after Christmas and there is plenty of time between then and next October to complete a good programme.

BEETLE DRIVE & FISH and CHIP SUPPER Monday 13 th October at 7.30pm in St. Felix Church Hall. Tickets only £4, which includes supper but please bring your own drinks. Tickets available weekends 27th/28th September and 4th/5th October. Or by phoning Jenny - Fxt. 671217 or Elizabeth - Fxt 279708. ALL WELCOME Organised by the C.W.L. in aid of their charities.

( A note from Mgr Peter Leeming ) If you, or a family member are to be, or have been, admitted to hospital please inform the Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Adrian Gates. You may contact him at St. James Catholic Church, Landseer Road, lpswich. 1P3 9LU. Telephone 01473 726701. In an emergency first phone Fr. Gates and if he is not available phone the hospital and ask the switchboard to activate the Catholic Chaplaincy Cascade. The switchboard will first ‘bleep’ Fr. Gates and if he is still unavailable they will phone the lpswich parishes beginning with St. Mary’s.

KSC MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting next Thursday 9th 7.30pm St James . There are some important matters from HQ to be discussed. New members are always welcome, contact Tom on 671499 or [email protected] .

FAMILY FAST DAY.

Retiring collection today for the money you saved on Friday fast day . If you missed getting a CAFOD envelope last week , there are more in the porch. Please use “Gift Aid” slip if you are a tax payer .

ST ALBAN’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is holding an Open Evening on 15th October from 5.30—8.30pm for pupils and parents of children in Year 6 and those in Year 11 due to transfer to Sixth Form in September 2009. This will be an opportunity for parents to tour the school’s recently enhanced and refurbished facilities which have improved the learning environment and provided additional places for students.