CHAIR OF PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs Trish Hamblin 0118 986 3235
PARISH HALL BOOKINGS
Nelly Langer 0118 931 4469
CHRIST THE KING PARISH SCHOOL
Lulworth Rd, RG2 8LX 0118 901 5434
HEADTEACHER: MR JOHN COSGROVE
admin.christtheking@reading.gov.uk
PARISH SECRETARY
Nelly Langer 0118 931 4469
Mon & Wed hrs: 10.00 – 12.30
Thur hrs: 10.00 – 15.00
ROSARY in October – we will be saying the Rosary every day before Mass during weekdays and on Sundays after the Mass, with Saturdays as usual.
READING PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 2011:
Sat, 22nd October - 29th October 2011 (Half term) or September/November 2011
Trip of a lifetime to the most sacred places on earth Jerusalem and Galilee. Led by Fr John O'Shea. 40 - 50 people. Information meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 20th October in St James Church, Forbury Road. For information: tel: 957 4171 or email
parish@jameswilliam-reading.org.uk. www.seetheholyland.net
CATHOLICS AND THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES
Interested in how Catholics can link in with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Want to be part of the world’s largest ever ecumenical venture? If you are keen or just curious, then please attend a one-off 90 minute briefing presented by More Than Gold, the umbrella Christian charity serving the 2012 Games, during their Nationwide Vision Tour. Each briefing will give our church the opportunity to:
? Hear how churches responded at previous Games, from Atlanta to Beijing
? Learn about the tested programmes and resources which are on offer for all ages, made uniquely available through More Than Gold, and
? Identify the best way for our church to be involved, and to dream a little of what could be done!
THE LOCAL BRIEFING TO PORTSMOUTH DIOCESE
Will take place on Thursday 14 October at Dorney Lake, Windsor (SL4 6QP).
Refreshments from 7.00pm; main presentation from 7.30 to 9.00pm. To find out more, and to register for this FREE event, visit www.morethangold.org.uk or call 0845 475 2012.
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR CIRDIC:
The Churches in Reading Drop In Centre will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Sunday 24th October 2010 at 6 p.m. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St. Saviour's Church, Berkeley Avenue, Reading followed by a reception in CIRDIC, which is near to St. Saviour's. Anyone who has been involved with CIRDIC over the years, making use of its services, donating money or goods or volunteering is very welcome to attend. For more information please see p.12 of the Oct/Nov. "Portsmouth People" magazine".
A DATE TO PUT INYOUR DIARY:
On OCTOBER 24th, 6pm at St Saviours church there will be a thanksgiving service and celebration to mark CIRDIC ‘s 20thAnniversary. This will be followed by refreshments at the centre. All volunteers, guests and supporters, past and present are welcome. The ‘Friends of CIRDIC ‘group has started again. If you are interested in joining please contact the centre.
REDEMPTORIST PUBLICATIONS are delighted to be exhibiting at the Heart of England Christian Resources Exhibition from 21st to 23rd October at the T.I.C. in Telford. Visit our stand, P30, where we will be offering a month's free trial of any one of our Sunday leaflets, including the new A3 size ones. We will also be displaying a great selection of books, resources, and music. For a FREE ticket please call our sales team who will happily send you a free ticket order form.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA are seeking new members of the Parish to help with their charity work and to give help to the clergy in our diocese. Any men wishing to find out more can contact Email : province23@hotmail.com or call 01344 883363
UNQUOTE Cabrini Children’s Society Christmas Cards – On Sale NOW!
Our 2010 Christmas Cards are now available for you to purchase. This year’s collection contains some new and gorgeous designs alongside some of our, and your, favourites. With all proceeds from the sale of the cards going to Cabrini Children’s Society, it is a great source of income that helps us to continue our much needed services. To view our range of cards visit our website www.cabrini.org.uk and click on the pink ‘Shop’ button. Alternatively call Ann Hoggan on 020 8668 2181 or email ann.hoggan@cabrini.org.uk to request a catalogue to be sent to you.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Marion O’Neill, Helena Fernandez,
Les & Elsie Leng, Mabel Norris, Joyce and Michael Corrigan, John O’Neill and Joseph O’Neill.
Funeral Mass for the late Jim Williams a much loved parishioner will take place on Friday 15 October at 11am.
Grant to him Oh Lord eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on him,
may he rest in peace. Amen.
LAST WEEK DONATIONS
Planned Giving
envelopes £ 175.00
Loose Coin £ 240.99
Direct Debit £ 217.15
Total: £ 633.14
Thank you for your kind contributions
Last weekend we collected £74.70 for CAFOD.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
(please call your own Parish Priest first):
Fr. Pat Madden 0118 931 4469
Fr. Anthony Ikhenoba 0118 966 3711
Fr. Chris Whelan 0118 969 3423
Fr. Vincent Flanagan 0118 934 0854
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PARISHES IN LODDON PASTORAL AREA:
St. Thomas More in Twyford with Our Lady of Peace in Wargrave;
St. John Bosco, Woodley;
Our Lady of Peace, Earley.
SACRAMENTS: Confessions will be available at Christ The King Church from 10.00 – 10.30am on Saturday morning or can be arranged by appointment with Father Pat. Please speak to Father Pat if you are going to hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of the sick.
