Parish Halls
St John Fisher School – Volunteers Needed
1)Swimming Escorts: To accompany children to Swimming on Wednesdays for a period of 10 weeks, from September 2024 – January 2025.
2) Volunteer Readers needed
If you are interested and to find out more please contact the school at
[email protected].
Thank you
End the British Government’s Cruel Two-Child Benefit Cap
BPAS, one of Britain’s biggest abortion providers has identified that the Government’s punitive two-child Universal Credit limit is “a significant factor” in many women deciding to abort their child. The two-child benefit cap targets the poor and vulnerable. Please help mothers choose life and overturn the cruel and punitive two-child benefit cap. Please sign the petition today, either at the back of Church , by completing a postcard (available from Church) or by going online spuc.org.uk/end-benefit-cap
Foodbank Update June 2024
Foodbank
Thank you for your continued support and donations. Our three churches are making a difference to vulnerable people in our community. The most pressing need at present is for tinned meat, tinned tuna and cereal. Please bring whatever you can for the boxes at the back of all three churches. Thank you.
Tea & Coffee at OLOL
There will be no tea and coffee after Sunday mass for two weeks. We will be open for chat and a cuppa again on 7 January 2024.
Refreshments after Sunday Mass at St. Theresa’s
Please note, there will be no refreshments after Mass at St. Theresa’s on Sunday 24th December or Sunday 31st December. After Mass refreshments will resume on Sunday 7th January 2024.
Card Payments at Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Theresa’s
As we are living in an increasingly cashless society, there is now the option of donating/giving to the collection by credit or debit card instead of cash. This option is already available in several Churches in the Diocese. You can also make purchases from the Piety Stall using your smart phone and the QR code displayed by the stall.
Mobile Phones
Please remember to put your mobile phone on “silent” while you are in Church. Thank you.
The Light Project Recovery from Domestic Abuse
Caritas Hallam is a Charity dedicated to promoting well-being and good mental health and offers free counselling and support to those who have experienced Domestic Abuse. It can offer free;
Individual Counselling: through a programme of free, weekly counselling sessions, with the same counsellor. Explore how you are feeling and discuss your experiences in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Sessions are available online and in person.
Women’s Well-being Programme: This 6-week well-being programme covers a range of topics, from rebuilding self-esteem to understanding the effects of stress. Available online and in person.
Freedom Programme: This is an 11-week support group for those who have experienced domestic abuse, (past or present). N.B. Domestic abuse is not only between couples; it can also occur between a parent and child, or another relative. The term domestic abuse covers not only physical violence but psychological and financial abuse. For more information, please contact Janet on 07927657462 or [email protected]
