Following today’s news in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph regarding the coronavirus infection rate nearly doubling over a seven-day period, and as Fr Paul has another appointment that day and cannot guarantee being back in time. It is hoped to re-schedule it for sometime late February. However if  you have something you would like to change or suggest to change the Parish, or you have anything you think needs to be discussed when we do have the next Forum still send them to Carol Riley tel: 01200 426769 or email cariley.t21@btinternet.com

The people of Afghanistan are in desperate need of help. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, life for people there deteriorated rapidly.

Afghan families are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance: food, water and shelter.

As winter approaches, Afghan people are facing extreme hunger and poverty.  It threatens to push many who were already suffering further into poverty and hunger.

Any donation you can give will make a difference to people living in Afghanistan.

https://cafod.org.uk/Give/Donate-to-Emergencies/DEC-Afghanistan-Crisis-Appeal

Looking for unusual Christmas presents? CAFOD World Gifts could be the answer!  These special gifts will delight your friends and family, and are also a great way of rediscovering what it really means to share the love, peace and joy of Christmas giving.  Each charity gift you buy will make a real difference to communities living in developing countries. https://cafod.org.uk/News/UK-news/Christmas-cards-and-gifts

All young people aged 13 and over are invited to prepare for Confirmation in June 2022.  There will be a series of preparation meetings to attend either through school or parish depending on your local situation and numbers involved.  Form online here: https://forms.gle/n7fk2ZVeHamgLZKQA

2021-11-21