The Real Easter Egg is the first and only milk chocolate Easter Egg to explain the Christian understanding of Easter on the box. Inside the lid there is a bible quote and with every egg a FREE 8 page Story of Easter booklet. It is also
Fairtrade and supports Traidcraft Exchange. Buy from the official shop at www.realeasteregg.co.uk.
Photo: George Sfougaras
THE MUSIC GROUP: will be playing at 6.00pm Mass on Saturday 3rd March and 31st March. If you would like to join them to play or sing then please contact Alison Bridgwood (the Parish secretaries can give you her e-mail address). So blow the dust off your instruments and get down to Mass and join the Music Group!!
The Finance Committee has met and we have decided in the light of the generosity of the Parishioners and also the financial constraints that people are under at the present time, to reduce the second collections. There will no longer be four collections a year for the Diocesan quota. A list is in the Narthex of the statutory second collections from the diocese and those that are traditionally taken in the Parish. We are also looking to reduce costs by reducing the number of boxed envelopes and invite people to do a Standing Order instead. This would also lower the amount for the counters to calculate.
A comprehensive 10-day pilgrimage based in Jerusalem and Galilee during the half-term break, 10th—19th February 2012. A great opportunity to visit the land of Jesus and to visit all the major sites associated with the life of Jesus. Accommodation is in very high quality hotels. in Jerusalem and on the sea of Galilee. Full board. Cost: £1,140 for ten days. Spaces still available! Contact Fr. Michael as soon as possible to share in this tremendous experience.
Free Faith Guiding Courses at St. Philip’s Centre: St. Philip’s Centre, in conjunction with Leicester City Council, is offering two FREE and exciting introductory courses on Faith Guiding in 2012. These courses are open to people within the City of Leicester boundary who have an interest in religion and belief and who are interested in becoming faith guides in order to welcome visitors to places of worship. Contact admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk or telephone 0116 273 3459 for information pack or more details.
A big “thank you” to everyone who has contributed to the celebrations of Christmas - who have helped to make Christmas such a wonderful celebration. The liturgy was beautifully prepared and celebrated with much hard work from many people. The Church was spectacular with its flowers and decorations and contributed greatly to the atmosphere. The small band of cleaners did a wonderful job in preparing the Church. It was nice to see a number of children and young people helping.
For everyone to use! Please note our new parish/office e mail address: stthomasmoreknighton@gmail.com. If you have items for our weekly newsletter and you would like to send them to us via the internet please use this address. If you would like to be in touch via the internet then Fr. Michael will be pleased to hear from you.
Thank you once more for all of your tremendous support with our recent Parish Bazaar. The final total, with all expenses taken out, is £3,170.00.
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Every year our travelling nativity takes a journey around the parish. Two families meet every day in December as part of our preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus, with one family handing the nativity over to another throughout Advent. If you would like to be a part of it, all you have to do is put your name on the poster in the church to receive the travelling nativity into your home. It will be brought to you. (See poster in the porch for full details)
Will take place this coming Saturday 26th November:
11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.—less than a week away!
To make it a success we need your support on the day - by helping us with the selling of the raffle tickets and donations towards the various stalls. Various other items are sought for the stalls, including home made cakes on the day. Any queries or questions please speak to Michelle Cronje on 07792887136.
We look forward to seeing you on the day to share together this great social and fundraising occasion.
