St. MARY'S PARISH BULLETIN
Week beginning Sunday 29^thAugust

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Wnifred Bennett, Cameron Buny, Bridget Caine, Chris. Dickinson, Leo Durkin, John Fitzsimons, Mary Halloran, Annie Hanson, Maurice Holden, Mary Jennings, Annie Jones, Clare Keenan, Judith Ogden, Mason Ross, Peggy Scott, Mary Walker,'Molly West, Celia Whitworth, and those who care for them; those preparing for Baptism; couples preparing for Marriage; Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life and all the sick.

LATELY DEAD: Constance Berry, (Fr. John Berry's mother), Mary Budby, Bernard Callaghan.

ANNIVERSARIES: Mary Harrington, Timmy Donaghue, Mary Hill.

MASSES RECEIVED: Special Int. Mary Kelly, Mary Budby, Mary Kelly, Mary Hill.

OFFERINGS LAST WEEK: £770.00 Thank you.

LOTTO: Winning number for 21^st August No. 1 £25.00.

WELCOME TO THE CHURCH: Lilly Jane McCabe, baptised last Sunday.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Jodie Smiley and Scott Hudson who were married on Saturday at St. Mary's.

TUESDAY CLUB: No meeting this week.

FR. TIM. As you know this is my last Sunday here at St. Mary's. The last 8 years have gone by very quickly! There isn't enough space here to write all I would like to say. But most importantly I would like to say thank you to all of you. M time here has been very happy indeed, and St. Mary's will always have a very special place in my heart. This is a wonderful Parish not to mention the Church, one I know you are proud of. More important than buildings are the people who make up the Church in this area, and here in Batley the faith is still important to a lot of people. As I leave may God bless you all and thank you. Let us pray for each other. I would also like to say a big thank you to Batley Nash for their very kind presentation last Monday.

PARISH DINNER: on Friday 15^th October. Tickets are now on Sale at £13.00. This will be a great evening out.

PAPAL VISIT: Thank You for the response to the visit. All the forms have been forwarded to the Dean, to go to Bishop's House. Now we just wait for further information.

MAGNIFICAT: `Liturgies and events of the Papal visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom.' These are booklets you will be able to follow for all the Papal events, whether you are at them or are watching them on TV. If you want to take a copy please do, if you wish to leave a donation towards their printing the Bishops suggest £2.00.

STEPTOE AND SON: So far our old clothes have raised £230 for Parish funds. Thank You for your continued support, and thanks to the people who sort out the clothes.

DATES: Monday 4^th October Torchlight Procession. Tuesday 7^th September Torchlight Committee meeting. Tuesday 14^th September Faith Group. Friday 15^th October Parish Dinner. Saturday 20^th November Autumn Fayre.

CHURCH CLEANERS: The Holy Dusters do a wonderful job keeping the Church clean and tidy. They could do with a few more hands to help with the Cleaning. They come in to Church every second Thursday morning. Why not come along to help. If you are interested Tel. (Anne: 01924 441961). In these days of equality this work is also_ open to men.