Our Lady of Victories News

 

 

FR CHRIS WRITES:

 

Dear all,

 

I have previously mentioned that the translation of our readings at Mass is changing on the First Sunday of Advent. I have ordered new Mass books. But I'm pleased to announce that there will be during Advent hopefully a series of formation days for our readers and any prospective readers in our Deanery. This is a very important ministry; it has a title: Lector. To proclaim the Word of God. It has been prepared by one of our young priests in Leicester. More information to follow.

 

Joe McEvoy died last Friday morning. May he rest in peace.

 

Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victories on Monday 30 September 2024 at 10.00 am followed by private cremation. 

 

Family flowers only. 

 

Donations, if desired, for Dementia Harborough can be made online at Memory Giving: https://memorygiving.com/josephmcevoy or sent to J Stamp and Sons.

 

HOME MISSION SUNDAY:

 

Let us continue The Second Collection for Home Mission Sunday raised £150.80.  Thank you.

 

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees is this weekend.  It’s always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers. 

 

The theme of Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees is: God walks with His people. The Holy Father reminds us that all of us, God’s people, are migrants on this earth, on our way to the “true homeland”, the Kingdom of Heaven.  Migrants are a contemporary icon of this people on a journey, of the Church on a journey, and at the same time, it is in them and in all our vulnerable brothers and sisters that we can encounter the Lord who walks with us.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

 

continues now at the 10.00 am Mass. Registration forms for children starting school are available from Fr Chris. Any new leaders  to help on our rota would be most welcome a DBS is required which we do as a Parish. 

Please contact Fr Chris.

 

HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION:

 

We continue our Holy Hour on Thursdays with Exposition from 7.00 pm. There will be some meditations and finishing with Benediction about 7.50 pm. The Eucharist and the Real Presence of Our Lord is so important for us. The opportunity to come and pray with Our Lord when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed is a source of special graces.  

 

For families with Children Why not one of the parents come and pray for the whole family for a time during the hour?.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2024: 

 

Saturday 30 November 2024

Church Rooms and Octagonal Hall

 

We are looking for donations please: 

White Elephant: (Any Items in a re-sellable condition)

Media Stall:  (Books & CD’s & DVD’s) 

Refrectory Stall: (Jams Pickles & Chutneys etc) 

Bottle Stall: (Anything in a bottle, Drinks, Sauces etc) 

Toy Stall: (Toys and Games including soft toys)


Kindly bring all your donated goods into the church cloister, 

weekdays or weekends, where they will be collected and sorted.

Thank you for you generosity, it is appreciated.

 

Enquiries: Alan Sear (Chairman) 07850-252064

 

CAFOD

 

The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development – CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal – Harvest on this  Friday 4 October 2024.  Daniel, a young man in Democratic  Republic of the Congo, is carving a better future for his family with carpentry  skills he learned in a CAFOD-funded training centre.  Give to CAFOD today and  you’ll fund training, tools, equipment and safe spaces so more people like Daniel can learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential. 

 

Use the envelope in church or give online at cafod.org.uk/envelope

 

NATIONAL PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA:

 

St Marie’s in Rugby will be welcoming The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, and Relics of Ss Jacinta and Francisco Marto on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October 2024, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Everyone is invited to join in this privileged visitation, to pray the Rosary and hear the story of Fatima including the messages of Our Lady of Fatima. See poster 

 

PASTORAL PERIPHERIES WEBINARS:

 

Join the Diocese’s Caritas and Adult Formation teams to discuss and explore how we can reach those at the edge of our parish communities. Each Monday at 7.00 pm in October we will focus on a different group (families, bereaved, isolated and more) and what parishes are doing to help them feel part of the community and encounter Christ.

 

Sign up here: bit.ly/4dPPll7 or email formation@dioceseofnottingham.uk

 

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TO CATHOLIC SECONDARY ACADEMIES (Year 7)

Children born between 01/09/2013 and 31/08/2014

 

The deadline for submitting your application for a school place is 31 October 2024.  Application forms are available on your ‘home’ Local Authority website.  For every Catholic school you apply for if you wish your child to be considered and ranked under a faith criterion you should also complete a supplementary information form, and return this form to the school by the deadline, (forms are available from the LA and the school).  You MUST also include the supporting evidence as required with this form, eg baptism certificate (photocopies acceptable; if you do not have the evidence contact the parish where your child was baptised for a copy certificate in good time).  Failure to supply the required supporting evidence will mean your child is ranked in a lower criterion which may affect your chance of a place.

 

A talk entitled ASSISTED SUICIDE: a threat to the vulnerable is being held in Cathedral Hall, Nottingham (NG1 5AE) on Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 7.00 pm.  With Bills being introduced in the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Scotland, and in the House of Lords, the possibility of a Bill in the House of Commons, the danger of the legalisation of assisted suicide within the British Isles has never been greater.  However, at the same time, there is more and more evidence from abroad about the harms that follow if the law is changed.  For more information contact John of Nottingham SPUC on 07757 815625 or pro-life@dioceseofnottingham.uk

 

CONFIRMATION 2024:

 

Application Forms available this weekend.

 

If you would like to help please contact or email Fr Chris. We are also looking for an organiser for this. parishpriest@olvic.com   As for all these roles we need to do a DBS check.

 

THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE:

 

Church at the Edge Saturday 12 October 2024, 11.15 – 16.00 Corpus Christi Church, Cleethorpes.

 

Join Caritas for a day to build parishes which reach to the margins of society.  Our keynote speaker is Lord Maurice Glasman, director of the Common Good Foundation.  Afternoon speakers on seafarers’ chaplaincy, visiting migration detainees and growing greener churches.  Church at the Edge is the 2024 Diocesan Justice and Peace Assembly, hosted by the Parish of the Most Holy Trinity at Corpus Christi, Cleethorpes. 

 

Start the day with Mass with Bishop Patrick McKinney. 

 

To find out more and book your place visit http://www.bit.ly/churchattheedge

 

CARMELITE DAY:

 

For those wishing to know about the life and prayer of a Secular Carmelite or are already part of the Carmelite Order and wish to share experiences, a Carmelite Day is being held at Our Lady and Saint Joseph Church Hall, Matlock, on Saturday 5 October 2024, between 10.30 am and 4.00 pm, with a time of Adoration, and optional Mass afterwards. All are welcome. Bring a packed lunch; refreshments will be provided. For details contact Jo Gilbert: info@matlockcatholic.org or turn up on the day.

 

IS GOD CALLING ME TO BE A PRIEST?

 

Do you feel that God might be calling you to the priesthood?  If so, please contact Father Neil Peoples, Vocations Director, at vocations@nottinghamdiocese.uk to book a place at the next discernment meeting taking place at Cathedral Hall, Nottingham at 10.30 am on Saturday 5 October 2024.

 

ALTAR SERVERS:

 

Have you considered becoming an Altar Server? We would love you to be involved in this precious ministry, school children or adults, 8 or 88 all are welcome. A big commitment? No, not at all. The Saturday Vigil and Sunday Service are the main ones, other masses during the week are completely optional. It's up to you what time you can give. I did this years ago! So come on back and enjoy the experience all over again. Some might think they always wanted to be a server but never got the chance, here's your chance.

 

Interested? Please speak to Fr. Chris or Dave Percival or call to arrange a convenient time for an informal chat. We would love to hear from you. 

 

Dave's mobile: 07981 205861 Email:  dave.percival@ntlworld.com

 

PARISH SAFEGUARDING UPDATE: VOLUNTEER TRAINING  

 

The Safeguarding office have announced that the Online CSSA Safeguarding Training is now ready for volunteers in DBS required roles.  We have been asked to forward the CSSA training webpage link to each relevant volunteer so that they can register and complete their online training. The CSSA have provided an information sheet for us to forward to each person as well, which contains FAQs and joining instructions. We will shortly be emailing everyone who is currently volunteering in a DBS role, with both the link and information sheet. 

 

All training needs to be completed by 10 December 2024. 

 

SAFEGUARDING SOURCES OF SUPPORT:

 

Safe Places – a free and independent support service that provides a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused through their relationship with the Catholic Church. 

Phone 0300 303 1056  Email: safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk

 

The Bower House – Harborough Christian Counselling Service offers counselling  to those who live in the Harborough District  01858 469257

 

NAPAC offers support and advice to adult survivors of childhood abuse 0808 8010331

 

Spiritual Abuse   - www.spiritualabuse.com

 

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline – 0808 808 8141

 

More details can be found on our website by clicking Safeguarding

 

YOUNG ADULTS IN THE DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM

 

For all the latest Young Adult events (aimed at 18-35 year olds) visit www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events or contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk

 

THE CUBE

 

Harborough Youth and Community Trust are looking for people from our local churches and community (to be part of an advisory board) who bring particular strengths, giftings and expertise to help us deliver excellence to those non-core activities such as fundraising, volunteering, writing contracts, running a small business, legal advice, planning and building to enhance the work and vision of The Cube. Please get in touch with Janet Smith (Trustee) janet@thecubeyouth.uk or Admin at the Cube jo@thecubeyouth.uk

 

 

VICTORY PRIZE DRAW - SEPTEMBER 2024 WINNERS: 

 

First Prize - £60 - E Cox - ticket number 13

 

Second Prize - £25 - H Powell - ticket number 144

 

Third Prize - £15 - G Stewart - ticket number 278

 

Due to the lack of tickets, which has gone down from 280 to 103, it is no longer viable to continue with the draw.

 

I will therefore close it from January 2025 the last draw to be December 2024.

 

All members paying by Direct Debit or Standing Order should cancel by January 2025.

 

Many thanks for all your support in the past.

 

GIVING IN MARKET HARBOROUGH:

 

Many thanks to all who continue giving to the Parish.

 

For anyone who is new to the Parish there are Gift Aid Forms in the cloister near the wall.

 

Name of account: Our Lady of Victories, Market Harborough RCP

Sort Code: 30 - 95- 47

Account: 00068953

 

Just put a note to say it is church donation.  If you are a Tax payer you can pick up a Gift Aid Form (if you have not completed one) at the Church or email Fr Chris parishpriest@olvic.com  and I can send you one by email.

 

We can claim an extra 25% on top of anything you give if you are tax payer.

 

If you are a Gift Aid Declaration Holder please advise your parish office, or the Diocesan Gift Aid Department (parish.giftaid@dioceseofnottingham.uk) of any change in your circumstances, such as name change / address change / no longer a taxpayer.  If your spouse has died and the GA Declaration was in his / her name, and you wish to continue to contribute because you are a taxpayer, then a new GA Declaration Form will need to be completed.  Please also advise of the date of your spouse’s death.  Your continued support of both parish and Diocese is always very much appreciated – thank you!  If you do not Gift Aid your contributions, and you are a taxpayer, and wish to do so, please speak with your parish priest, or contact the parish office for a Gift Aid Declaration Form.

 

FINANCE (15 September 2024):

 

Envelopes:  £156.00,  Loose:  £209.99,  Total: £365.99

 

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING CONTACTLESS DONATIONS:

 

You will find our DIGITAL COLLECTION PLATE, contactless terminal in the Cloister.

Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone / device to make a donation, there are options for other church funds such as General donation to the Parish / Repository/ candles or Second Collection.

 

Simply choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your card onto the reader. You can also opt-in for Gift Aid to increase your donation by 25%. for the Church. Once a card is registered the machine will remember.  If you are a UK taxpayer, then donating with Gift Aid means that we can claim an extra 25p for every £1  received. Contactless donations are simple to administer, secure and convenient.

 

It is of course better to give regularly to the Church through Standing Order as this cost us less.

 

There are New Year Books available for £6 with a few articles and of course obituaries from last year. You can buy them on the card reader.

 

Keep up your prayers for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Say the Rosary.

 

Fr Chris PP

 

WEEKLY ROSARY GROUP

 

meets every Sunday 4.30 - 5.00 pm outside in front of the statue of Our Lady praying especially for Peace and Reconciliation in Society. Contact Maureen Douglas 07966 515115.

 

GOING DEEPER

 

Do you want to go deeper into your Catholic spiritual life and prayer life?  A monthly ‘Going Deeper’ gathering will continue on Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 6.30 pm and continue thereafter on the third Tuesday of the month.  It will be in the Kavanagh Room.  The main components of the meeting will be: the Evening prayer of the Church; discussion of a classic text on prayer by one of the great spiritual teachers, a period of silent prayer.  The plan is to finish around 8pm.  For more information, email Cyprian Blamires on cpblamires@aol.com

or phone him on 01858 468224 or 07714 651756.

 

RED BOXES AND ADC (Aid to Developing Countries) group

 

Many thanks to everyone for your continued support for the Missio Red Boxes and for our ADC group. It is now time once again for the Red Boxes to be emptied so we would be most grateful if you could leave your box on the table in the Cloister and then collect it the following week (or two!).

 

Our ADC group is rapidly decreasing in numbers and capability so our fundraising efforts are now minimal.  We do however still try to raise money for our various groups around the world by selling your unwanted clothes etc. so if you are discarding your winter wardrobe or off loading last year’s summer clothes to make more space, please remember our  box under the table in the Cloister and help to fill it at your convenience so that we can help those in need. 

 

Your giving in this way has been absolutely invaluable over the past few years and has enabled us to keep sending donations to our very needy causes.  Again we offer our  most sincere thanks to all who are supporting the poor and underprivileged in our world through the above agencies.

  

If you would like to help by taking a Red Box (or the White Envelopes for ADC) or need any further information about Missio or ADC, please see Father Chris or Bob and Chris Shepherd.  Thank you so very much.

 

A REGISTER OF CHURCH VOLUNTEERS:

 

Many thanks to all who have completed their forms. Any last volunteers to fill out your details? 

 

Registration forms are now available In the Narthex or by email.

 

Who does this apply to? Really anyone who helps in any way in the Parish! From Church Cleaner, flower arranger reader, Coffee volunteer, church collection Bazaar Offertory PPC, welcomer  and so on.. You can also receive the form by email from parishpriest@olvic.com

 

PS Just one form is necessary for all your roles in the parish.

 

Many thanks, Fr Chris.

 

A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE:

 

We pray that the Lord God send His Holy Spirit to all the people of Ukraine and gives them the grace of endurance in faith, hope and love amid the current ordeals; may peace be granted throughout Ukraine and may the Ukrainian nation be delivered from all enemies, so that we may glorify the good and merciful God in justice and truth. 

Lord hear us and have mercy. Amen.

 

Information from Caritas on the Ukraine and the Welcome scheme is available from the Grapevine Newsletter:

 

https://mailchi.mp/8c5391118ca7/grapevine-1-news-from-adult-formation-justice-peace-and-caritas-7891949?e=c26dc0ee07

 

Also see Catholic Social Action Network (CSAN) https://www.csan.org.uk/ukraine/

 

Parishioners can be part of the Church’s response by giving to CAFOD’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal at cafod.org.uk/Ukraine

 

JUBILEE FOOD BANK:

 

You are asked to leave food bank items in the trolleys at various supermarkets when you shop. Henderson Connellan on the High Street,  Spar on Coventry Road, Eco Village, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Both Coop supermarkets, B&M, Everyone's Active: leisure centre cf https://www.jubileefoodbankmh.uk/ 

 

Shopping List:

 

WE HAVE AN URGENT NEED FOR: Dried Potato (like Smash), Tinned chicken in sauce,Tinned Veggie Meals ​​​​​

 

Other Suggested Food Donations​​​​​​​​: Tinned Custard,Tinned Ham,Corned Beef,,Tinned Rice Pudding,Tinned/Jarred Hot Dogs,Crackers,Jars of Coffee,Sandwich Paste (small jars),Sugar (small bags if possible, 500g)Jam,Tinned Fruit, Snacks such as small bags of nuts, cereal bars, chocolate bars, dried fruit for lunch boxes and homeless. Mayonnaise,Tinned Potatoes,Tinned red meat (bolognaise, mince, stewed, chilli),UHT milk (semi-skimmed and whole),Tins of beans (red kidney beans, chickpeas... etc.),Porridge oats, Shampoo,Toothpaste,Toothbrushes, Shower gel,Feminine products--sanitary towels and tampons, Used, clean, strong 'bags for life', strong carrier bags, Jars or pouches of baby food,Packets of Rice (500g if possible),Cereal,Jars of curry sauce to go with rice,Tinned potatoes,Tinned meatballs,Hot chocolate,Angel Delight,Microwave Sponge Puddings,Packets of dried custard,Packet Rice,Tinned Carrots,Marmalade,Cordial / Juice Drinks, Biscuits, Sweetcorn, Fray Bentos Pies

 

DIOCESAN E-MAGAZINE

 

The latest edition of the Diocesan e-Magazine was published last week on Ash Wednesday, featuring reflections, articles, and news from across the diocese, including NDCYS, CAFOD and Caritas.  Read and subscribe to receive it directly via email at: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/news

 

CATHOLIC LISTENERS

 

is a confidential telephone helpline service set up for those returning Catholics who want to return to the faith and need a safe space to be heard. A Diocese of Westminster initiative, the helpline is staffed by a team of volunteers who are welcoming, friendly, empathetic and non- judgemental.

 

The helpline is also based on the Landings ethos of compassionate listening. Operating three days a week from 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays calls are free to the helpline on 0800 448 0704 or by email at catholiclisteners@gmail.com

 

READERS

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 28 September 2024: J Rowland

Sunday 10.00 am 29 September 2024: D Chappell and B Tyrell

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 5 October 2024: P Green

Sunday 10.00 am 6 October 2024: M Blake and M Douglas

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 28 September 2024: J Lowe

Sunday 10.00 am 29 September 2024: P Green and W Kwacz

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 5 October 2024: B Phillips

Sunday 10.00 am 6 October 2024: J O'Leary, S McGlone and C McInnes

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 12 October 2024: M O'Malley

Sunday 10.00 am 13 October 2024: J Shellard, T Page and T Ruane

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 19 October 2024: P Bebb

Sunday 10.00 am 20 October 2024: V Winter and F Wilson

 

Saturday 6.00 pm 26 October 2024: A Hall

Sunday 10.00 am 27 October 2024: P Green, W Kwacz and K Crawford

 

THURSDAY COFFEE

 

will continue in the Octagonal Hall on Thursdays after 10.00 am Mass.

 

SUPPORTING PRISONERS’ FAMILIES: COULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER?

 

PACT is a Catholic charity and their Prisoners’ Families Helpline are currently seeking to recruit more helpline volunteers. The role can be carried out remotely.  https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/Pages/Category/volunteer

 

CATHOLIC NEWS

 

in England and Wales Please see the Bishop’s website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/news-and-media/news/

 

GRAPEVINE - News from Justice & Peace and Caritas:

Grapevine is the Diocesan Newsletter for Adult formation , Justice & Peace and Caritas in our diocese.

THE DIOCESAN CARITAS NEWSLETTER is available online:

https://mailchi.mp/93d69484305c/grapevine-1-news-from-adult-formation-justice-peace-and-caritas-7247369?e=c26dc0ee07

WANTED: WANTED:

 

Your foreign coins and used or unused stamps - all can be sorted and valued, with profits to our Bazaar fund.

See Fr Chris or Mick Crook for further information.

 

DATA PROTECTION:

 

All data is stored securely on computer and access is limited to the Parish Priest and a small number of people authorised by the priest, to assist with parish administration. The Diocese remains the sole Data Controller (i.e. has responsibility for the use and control of this data), even where processing is carried out by parishes. The Diocesan Policy can be found at http://www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/data-protection-policy

 

WHO SHOULD REGISTER?

 

All who are associated with the Parish in any way are invited to register. When completing the form please use BLOCK CAPITALS and complete all relevant boxes. If there is not enough room on the form for any information please use the reverse. Thank you for your co-operation.

 

HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY?  WANT TO CATCH UP ON PARISH NEWS?

 

If you have been away and want to catch up on what's been happening in the parish you can now read the Parish Newsletters for the previous four weeks.  Click the "Newsletters" button at the top of this page.  You can also download a copy of this week's Newsletter.

 

ACTIVE GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA:

 

Great news for Market Harborough. In addition to the Carers Support Group there will now be an Activity Group for people with Dementia. We are looking for people who would like to volunteer for the Activity Group on a Friday morning from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm. You will be involved in welcoming people with dementia and their carers and helping people with dementia to take part in a variety of discussions and activities. Please contact Alison Chaplin of Alzheimer's Society on 0116 231 1111

 

GOING INTO HOSPITAL FOR ANY REASON!

 

If so please ask your family, or if you are well enough to do so yourself, to let the Catholic Chaplain know that you are there. Otherwise you will not have a visit from the Catholic Chaplaincy or be able to receive Holy Communion. Under the Data Protection Act, the hospital staff can no longer reveal to any chaplain, or to anybody else enquiring, the religion of any patient in their care. The same applies to Residential Homes and other places of care. The onus is now on the patient or their family to inform the Chaplain.

 

COMMUNITY COMPANIONS - Supporting Older People back into the heart of their communities: 

 

Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) has been offering a befriending service in the Harborough District for over 14 years and are keen to recruit more volunteers who could visit an older person for 1 - 2 hours a week. Training and ongoing support are given, and travel costs are covered. If you could volunteer, or you would like a befriender to visit you, please contact Rohini Corfield (Community Champions Project Manager) or Jenny Young on 01858 439262.   More information is available at www.VASL.org.uk/our-projects/community-champions

 

SUPPORT FOR CARERS:

 

The Market Harborough Carers Support Group facilitated by Alison Chaplin meets on the first Friday of every month at 10am at the Coffee Lounge of the Methodist Church on Northampton Road. This group gives carers an invaluable opportunity to share some of their experience of caring for a loved one with dementia. There is also an opportunity to hear about the latest news from Alzheimer’s Society and to look at books and leaflets about dementia, including many written from a Christian perspective. If you or anyone you know is in a caring situation, do let them know about the group. Contact Alison on 0116 031 1111 (alison.chaplin@alzheimers.or.uk). Or just turn up on the day and Alison will be thee to welcome you.

 

Alzheimer’s Society is also looking for volunteer befrienders in Market Harborough and area. The volunteer befriender enables a person with dementia to participate in an activity they would like to do in the community - perhaps going out for a cup of tea, shopping, going for a walk, doing a sport or taking a class. The befriender needs to be available for a session of up to 4 hours a week between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm Mondays to Fridays. It is useful to be able to drive too. Volunteers will receive induction and ongoing training and support from the Befriending Manager. If you would like to hear more, please contact Alison as above.

 

BOWER HOUSE: 

 

The Bower House Christian Counselling Service offers counselling and help to people of the local community. We are open from 9 am to 9 pm and need Support Worker volunteers to offer hospitality within the house as well as some admin. such as answering the phone and taking referrals.  We have a lovely band of volunteers but could do with more help. How will you be spending your time this autumn and winter? Could you offer a three hours slot once a week or once a fortnight? If you are interested please ring Jadz Bower, Chris Hodgson or Jeanette Payne on 01858 469257 or drop in to see us between 9 am and 5 pm.

 

THE LIFE GROUP:

 

wish to thank each and everyone for their gifts to the “LIFE SHOP”.  When bringing in goods for the LIFE SHOP, can they be clearly marked with “LIFE” on the outside of the plastic bag.  Small items of furniture will also be welcome, but please contact the Life Shop direct for collection.  Please DO NOT place small furniture in the Cloister for collection.

 

INTERPRETING THE LAW:

 

Our Diocesan advisors have informed us that legacies left in wills, directly to the parish, should really be directed to the  registered charity.  The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham is the registered charity.  The advice given, is to encourage parishioners contemplating leaving a legacy via their will to their parish, and to make sure the parish will be the beneficiary , is to direct the legacy to the Registered Charity - the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham with strict instruction that it is (in our case) for the parish of Our Lady of Victories, Market Harborough.

 

VOLUNTEERS FOR TORCH:

 

Torch Trust is an international Christian Mission that aims to help people with sightless to discover faith in Christ and live fulfilling Christian lives.  They are continually developing their service for blind and partially sighted people and as a result the volunteer needs are also changing.   Perhaps you know someone who has recently retired and is looking to use their gifts and skills, honed in the workplace, in a new avenue.  Or perhaps you know someone who has been long termed unemployed, volunteering can help to raise self esteem and build new skills that can go on the CV with a view of getting back into work. 

 

Further information on what volunteering roles are available can be found on the poster on the notice board.

 

"The Lord's Day" -

 

Weekly Newsletter of the Watermead Apostolate:  https://www.watermead-apostolate.co.uk/the-lords-day

 

NEWS ITEMS FOR THE WEBSITE: 

 

This webpage is updated from the Weekly Newsletter.  Sometimes due to shortage of space it is not possible to include everything in the weekly Parish Newsletter. If you would like an item published on the website please email any items to newsletter@olvic.com 

 

We can only publish items which meet the criteria for inclusion in the weekly Parish Newsletter.