NORTHAMPTON  CATHEDRAL  BULLETIN

Cathedral House, Primrose Hill,
Northampton, NN2 6AG.
Telephone: 01604 714556

 Regular Meetings

Christian Meditation Tuesdays  5-5.30pm Convent 103 Harlestone Rd.

FUSION Youth Group one Sunday each month 6.30-8pm in the Upper Room

Choir practice Friday 6.30 – 8.30pm

Please pray for the following:

Those who have died:  Joe Boyd, Juliet Mathurin,
Terry Keelan, Dorothy (Teddy) Fitzpatrick,
(baby) McDonagh                       May they rest in peace
 
Those who are sick: Patricia Walse, Carmel Clancy
Denise Coles (Hennessy), Natasha McShane, Kathleen McLoughlin,
Lil Fredricks, Lesley Payne, Alex Kiaune, Johanna Cogger, Comfort
Apraku, Breda Coleman, Elizabeth Little (Barden), Sally Hughes,
Asare Bediako, Linda Bediako, Agnes Oparebea, Leroy Mabika,
Jack Hinde (child), Chloe Rolfe (baby), Fr. Phillip Swingler,
Monica McGeehan, Philomena Dicks, Bridget Nelligan, Tina McDonagh,
Roseanne Williams

THE SECOND COLLECTION FOR THIS WEEKEND IS FOR:
DAY FOR LIFE  

LAST  WEEK’S  COLLECTIONS
First collection:                             £1398.51     
Second collection:                            £107.08
(Cathedral Friends)                  
CAFOD :                                       £68.14
THANK YOU!

PAPAL VISIT
The Cathedral has been allocated 79 pilgrim passes for the Mass of Beatification of John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Birmingham on Sunday 19th September. Due to the limited number of passes available if you would like to attend this event you are requested to register your interest on the forms available from the entrance porches. Each pilgrim pass will cost £25. Northampton is a pick up point for coaches. There will be a charge of £5 per car for parking. In the likely event that more than 79 places are requested, individual names will be drawn out of hat. For those under the age of 18 and those with a disability, if they are selected from the draw, they will be allowed to take an additional adult with them. Request forms need to be completed by 25th July and handed in to Cathedral House. The Papal Mass begins at 9.30am so the approximate departure time from the pick up point will be 4am. We are hoping to return by 4pm. Further details over the coming weeks.

DAY FOR LIFE 2010
Sunday 25th July is this years Day For Life. All money collected will assist the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and other life-related activities supported by the Church. Information leaflets and gift aid envelopes available at the entrances.

CATHEDRAL THEATRE TRIPS
Our next trip will be on the 14th October to see THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s well known romantic musical. The coach will leave at 4pm. Price £43.50 including coach. Limited to 53 places. Seats reserved on payment only. To book contact the parish office on 01604 714556.

HCPT AUTUMN BALL
The Cathedral HCPT group is holding their annual Autumn Ball on Saturday 9th October at 7pm at the Park Inn Hotel, Silver Street. Formal dress. Tickets £35 and £30 for concession, price includes a 3 course meal and live music. Hotel discounts available all information on tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the Parish Office. All proceeds go towards providing a holiday to Lourdes for children with disabilities and special needs from our community.

JOURNEY IN FAITH
Journey in Faith is now on a summer break sessions will resume Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, here at the Cathedral.  All are welcome.  For further details contact the parish office.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 2011
The next Parish Pilgrimage will take place between the 15th – 23rd June 2011.  Total cost of the pilgrimage is £1077, (single room supplement applies) plus £40.00 if you would like to attend the Thermal Water Centre and the traditional folk dance.  Full itineraries and application forms are available from the entrance porches. Deposit of £117.00 needed with the application. Cheques made payable to Northampton Cathedral. Only 12 places left.     
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A Letter has been sent out this weekend with all the payment options to all those signed up for the Poland Pilgrimage.  If you have any questions about the letter please contact the parish office from the 2nd August.

NATIONAL PRO LIFE WALSINGHAM PILGRIMAGE
This annual pilgrimage to celebrate the dignity of human life from conception to natural death will be lead this year by our own Bishop Peter.  A coach will leave from the Cathedral at 7.30am on Sunday the 3rd October.  Returning approx 8.30pm.  Seats reserved on payment of £12.50.  Fr Simon will accompany the group on this important pilgrimage.

A TIME TO REMEMBER
A bereavement support group which will offer to anyone who has lost a loved one, an opportunity to come together to remember and to receive support on their journey through grief. Sessions will be on the first Saturday of each month between 3 – 5pm in the Cathedral.  Next session Sat 7th August. All welcome.

FUN DAY UNCLAIMED RAFFLE PRIZES
Please see the entrance porches for a list of unclaimed raffle prizes.  If you are a winner please contact the parish office on 01604 714556.

CAR PARKING
The bottom car park is open on Sundays and at all major events. The car park entrance is on Semilong Road. There is access to the Cathedral via the footpath. PLEASE avoid blocking the entrance and exit route to the top car park.   Thank you.

LUTON GOOD COUNSEL
Please sponsor Fr Gerard Byrne, forms available in the porches.  Fr Gerrard is cycling 1100 miles round the 32 county towns of Ireland to raise money to provide help and support for women affected by crisis pregnancy and abortion.

THE VINE
The free Diocesan Newspaper is available this weekend.