Catholic Parish of Alfreton & Clay Cross
Rev James Earley 01773 833174 email:
parish website: christthekingchurchalfreton.co.uk
5th Week of Lent 17th/18th March 2018 - Psalter Week 1
Blessed Sacrament Procession-
28th April 2018
On Sat 28th April at 2pm Bishop Patrick will lead the annual Blessed Sacrament Procession,as we witness to our faith through the streets of central Nottingham.Starting at St Mary’s, Hyson Green, and proceeding to the Cathedral, for Benediction at around 4 p.m. After Benediction we will pause to pray before the tomb of the Venerable Mary Potter to pray for her Beatification. For more information please make contact with Fr. David Palmer:
Before the Blessed Sacrament Procession, there will be a study morning at St. Mary’s, Hyson Green. Bishop Patrick will open the morning in prayer at 10 a.m. and we will finish just before the start of the procession. The study morning will be looking at the Eucharist. For more information please contact:
Adoremus
Is the national preparation programme to help people engage more deeply with different aspects of the Eucharistic mystery. Please see separate handout to find out what our Parish is doing.The date of the Amber Valley Deanery Mass has changed to Saturday 21st April, due to a clash with 1st Holy Communion
Lenten Stations of The Cross
During Lent Stations of the Cross will be held in Alfreton at 12 every Wednesday, followed by a Lenten lunch of soup, & again at 7pm
Easter Lillies for Remembrance
If you wish to commemorate a loved one at Easter. Please write their names on a slip of paper together with a £4 donation in the box at the back of church. The names of your departed loved ones will be displayed during the Easter period.
Cleaning - March 2018
Alfreton - Ina Byrne
Clay Cross - Theresa Jennings
Sincere Sympathies
The parish wish to extend sincere sympathies and prayers to John Morgan & his family on the death of his brother James, who lived in Milton Keynes.
CAFODNewsletter entry for the weekend of 10
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March 2018
CAFOD Thanks
A big thank you for your generosity following the CAFOD Family Fast Day collection. You gave
£671.24 and this is being increased by UK aid to £1,342.48 plus Gift Aid contributions by HMRC on
your Gift Aided donato
Newsletter entry for the weekend of 10
th
/11
th
March 2018
CAFOD Thanks
A big thank you for your generosity following the CAFOD Family Fast Day collection. You gave
£671.24 and this is being increased by UK aid to £1,342.48 plus Gift Aid contributions by HMRC on
your Gift Aided donato
CAFOD Thanks
A big thank you for your generosity following the CAFOD Family Fast Day collection. You gave £706.24 and this is being increased by UK aid to £1,412.48 plus the Gift Aid contributions.
Charity - Padley Centre Derby
They work with some of the most socially excluded people in our local community. Theyprovide a safe environment for people who are at risk in society.The following items are needed Clothing, Textiles, Mugs, Cutlery, Bric-a-brac, Books, Household Items, Jewellery, ArtThere will be a box at the back of each church for your donations.
Christ The King Singers
There will beapractice for Easter on Tuesday 27th March at 7pm
Eucharistic Ministers Renewal Days
These are being held on Saturday 28th April at Our Lady of Loudres, Mickleover & on the 19th May at St Anne's Buxton. Please make every effort to attend one or the other.
Collection for 11th March 2018
Envelopes £393.80
Loose Plate £327.83
Standing Orders £78.00
Total £799.63
2nd collection:
Bishop’s Charitable purposes £161.85
3rd week CAFOD £20
Thank you for your generosity
There is a 2nd collection this weekend for flowers for Easter
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