Offertory Collections last weekend: Thanks for your generous support.  

Sacred Heart: £273.80 + Standing Orders including DONA donations CYS £228.31  English Martyrs: £427.29 + Standing Orders including DONA donations CYS £46.  

Collection this weekend towards Christmas Hampers for the housebound and Christmas Tea.  Next weekend there will be a collection for the Poor Parishes of the Diocese.  

REMEMBER IN PRAYER : Ann Hunter Funeral Mass Thurs 19th December at 10 am at SH , David Mahon  Funeral Mass Tues 17th December 11am at SH, and all the faithful departed and all who mourn. We  pray Alan Parish, Mike Venn, Fr Michael White , Pauline Brown and all who are suffering in spirit, mind  or body. 

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES for children at non-Catholic schools: If your child is Year 6 upwards  and you wish them to celebrate Confirmation in 2025 please email your details to Sacred Heart Parish  at saredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk. as soon as possible.  

First Communion programme—Second session for children is on Monday, 13th January at 6pm  prompt. Children please bring your pencil case with you. 

ENGLISH MARTYRS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - 7th December starting at 12—3pm. Volunteers needed!  If you are available to bake some cakes, make items to sell or help run a stall please speak to Caroline  Deery . All are welcome on the day to enjoy the festivities, we look forward to seeing you there in  support of both the School and Parish. Raffle Tickets are available to buy now.  English Martyrs/Sacred Heart joint Parish Christmas Dinner—Hillmorton Manor Hotel, Sunday 8th  December at 3pm. Main & Dessert, Coffee/Tea & Mince pies £25.. Contact Caroline on 07768171146  Refreshments after Mass at English Martyrs on Sunday, 22nd including mulled wine (incl. non alcoholic), tea, coffee, mince pies and biscuits/cakes (donations welcome)  

Advent Tea for Senior Parishioners from both parishes on Sunday, 15th December from 3 – 5pm at  Sacred Heart Hall. There is a list in the entrance of both churches for people to book so that we know  numbers. We will provide transport for those who request it. Please sign up .Do come and join us . 

STARTING MASS ON TIME: Please do your best to arrive in good time for Mass and especially the  9.30am Sunday morning Mass at Sacred Heart.  

Jubilee Advent Walk with me booklets and calendars are available today. Please take one.  Donations of £1 for the booklets welcomed. Advent begins next weekend.  

Tree of Light at St Andrew’s raising money for Myton Hospice : Would you like to sponsor a light in  remembrance of someone? Details are on the noticeboard or see Paula Boyd-Billings.  

Christmas Present for Refugee Children at Dunchurch Park Hotel: Last year 176 presents were  distributed but this year there are even more children. With the help of volunteers and Rotarians the  presents were bought, wrapped and delivered. We welcome your help and donations. Donations can  be made by BACS to Account name: Rotary Club of Rugby 39241560 sort code:30-97-17 . Please put  ‘Refugee Christmas’ for the reference. Further details from Trisha Davis 

SAFEGUARDING—The Parishes operate in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the  National and Archdiocese policies and procedures at all times. Any concerns please contact  sg.sacredheart.bilton@rcaob.org.uk or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 0121 230  6240 . safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.