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Theresa Mason RIP sadly died on Monday 6th December after a time of illness. With the support of her family, Theresa was received into the church only week’s before. Her family were very grateful for the joy this gave Theresa during her time of illness. Our prayers and condolences are with the family and for the soul of Theresa. Funeral details will be announced once known.
May Theresa Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory For the remaining Saturdays in Advent, St. Teresa’s will begin the devotion of the Rosary of Reparation to Our Lady, prior to 5.30pm Mass and Confession in fulfilment of the request of Jesus to Sr. Lucia in 1925. The Rosary will begin at 4.45pm on the Saturday’s in Advent and in the New Year this devotion will continue on the First Saturdays of every month.  Lord help me
to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that You and I together can’t handle. Amen  This year, once again, due to Covid restrictions, we are approaching the Reconciliation & First Communion Programme somewhat differently.
We would like to invite families to an information meeting followed by Mass on Saturday 8th January at 10:45am in the church. At this meeting, you will be able to pick up an application form if you wish your child to make their first communion at St. Teresa’s. ALL application forms need to be returned to the parish office along with a copy of your child’s baptism certificate, and a fee of £15, no later than Wednesday 19th January. 1. The cost of the programme, is £15. Cash will be accepted, please make cheques payable to ‘St. Teresa’s Church’ 2. Each child will receive a book ‘I BELONG’, at their first meeting. Children need to bring their books to each meeting; they will also use these books at home. 3. Each meeting in church will last 45 minutes. We ask you to please have your child in church at least 5 minutes before the class starts, and to collect them promptly at the end of the session. We will be using the parish hall for the children’s meetings, while parents are expected to remain in the church for updated information, where necessary, and Adoration. 4. We will have 2 x 45min sessions each day, on the dates specified below, so prompt attendance and collection is a must. We envisage 2 groups of 30/35 children for each session, depending on numbers. Numbers will be capped at 70. 5. The first session of the day will start at 9:30am ending at 10:15am 6. The second session of the day will start at 10:30am ending at 11:15am Church session dates: Saturday, February 5th, 12th, 26th Saturday, March, 12th, 19th, 26th Saturday, April 23rd, 30th and Saturday May 7th Children will make their First Confession on 19th March. We will give you more information nearer the time. First Communion dates/times will be confirmed as the programme progresses. Please remember to complete and return your child’s application form to St. Teresa’s Parish Office as soon as possible as late applications will not be accepted after 19th Jan. We look forward to meeting all families very soon. Next Sunday 12th December at all Mass a presentation will be made to those Stewards who have kept St.Teresa’s open. With all the various Covid restrictions over the past 21 months the parish has been able to re-open because of the generosity of those who volunteered to act as Stewards, not just for the Holy Mass but also to enable Sacraments to take place too, baptisms, weddings, funerals, Confirmation and First Communions. Our thanks go out to them for their continued support, from both the parish family and the diocese.
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