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News Sheet

This is the news sheet, handed out at Sunday Parish Mass
St Francis

The Church of S. Francis of Assisi, Bournemouth

A Forward in Faith Parish in the Anglican Diocese of Winchester

Registered with The Society of S. Wilfrid and S. Hilda

Parish Priest: Fr David Wastie

Churchwardens: Mrs. B. Geatrell and Mr Dean Quinton

Parish Office: Tel 01202 529336 (answering machine)
Website: www.stfrancis-bournemouth.org.uk

St Francis Church welcome

Welcome to S. Francis

St Francis Church sketch Please take this news-sheet home with you for reference & prayer during the week.

Join us for tea or coffee in the Hall following the 10 a.m. Mass.


Services Today, Sunday 16th June 2013
The 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8.00 am Low Mass
10.00am Parish Mass

Services next Sunday 23rd June
The Birth of St John the Baptist
8.00 a.m. Low Mass
10.00 a.m. Parish Mass
with the Baptism of Harry James Fairfax

Weekday Services
Tuesday 18th June
10.00 a.m. Low Mass
Intention: The Departed
Wednesday 19th June
7.00 p.m. Low Mass
Intention: The PCC
Thursday 20th June
11.00 a.m. Low Mass
Intention: The poor and homeless

For your daily prayers:

Please pray –
for all those in countries affected by political turmoil, civil unrest and violence.

for the people in our parish, especially those who live in Claremont Avenue and Claremont Road

for the sick who have asked for our prayers:
Betty Barrett, Carol Widdowson, Kirsty Finn,
Richard, Dennis Gurney, Jane Myers, Gwen Myers, Ann Hawkins, Grace Allen, Ruth Martin, Jim Rigby, Jess, Alan Scott, Joan Lanceley, Elizabeth Sessford, Jonathan, Chris Stanley

for the recently departed
Derek Hillman

for those whose Years Mind falls this week:
Sunday: Sophia Mackey
Tuesday: Edith Collins, Edwin Williams, Cecilia Lambert
Wednesday: Lily Lockyer, George Lovibond Pr, Edith Dalton, Isabella Williams, David Thomas
Thursday: Mary Chandler, Rose Lowton, Thomas Skinner
Friday: Helen Oxley, Emmy Orfeur

Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them

NEWS ITEMS
The Summer Fayre – there is a meeting for all those involved after Mass TODAY. Please collect your coffee as soon as possible and we’ll meet in the Hall.
The Summer Fayre is only THREE weeks away and we URGENTLY need raffle and tombola prizes, summer toys and games, and prizes for adult and children’s games.
Confirmation – the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Sunday 30th June.
Flower Pots – please return them as soon as they are full and tell Barbara which herb you would like. Ready now are rosemary, basil and parsley. The mint is growing but very slowly. Last date for return of the pots is July 7th.
Food Bank – Items for the Bournemouth Food Bank can be left in the box at the back of the church.
Readers' Rota – 2 responses have been received – from people who already do a lot! Is there anyone else who is willing to take this job on, please? It should take only about 30 minutes once a month.
Parish Day Trip to Marwell Zoo on Saturday 13th July – keep the day free! Approximately £15 for adults, £12 for children (possible hire of minibus at additional cost). Please sign the list in church if you are interested in coming,
and indicate if you would like to travel in the minibus.

Newssheet: Please e-mail news items to the Parish Office at
or leave a message on 01202 529336, by Wednesday pm for inclusion the following Sunday