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The next coffee morning in aid of Mary’s Meals is on Sunday, September 24, which will coincide with the pastoral visit from Bishop Toal.

The next baptismal talk for parents and sponsors is on Monday, October 9, at 7.30pm in the small hall.

All couples marrying in the Catholic Church must have a period of preparation. If you are getting married in 2018 or early 2019, this year’s marriage preparation course continues on Tuesday, September 19, at 7.30pm in the hall.

Masses and services from our parish are available on the web. Go to www. saintjohnbaptist.org and click on the box that says ‘live cam’.

On Monday the Padre Pio Prayer Group meet after the 9.30am Mass and a silent Prayer Vigil for Life is held from 8pm to 9pm. The SVDP meet at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and the RCIA meet at 7.30pm in the small hall. On Wednesdays a Divine Mercy Hour begins at 7pm in the oratory and a prayer and praise group runs from 8pm to 9pm. The prayer garden is open Mondays to Saturdays 10am to 7pm. Church cleaning is on Friday mornings after Mass if anyone would like to help.

Sunday Masses: Vigil 4.30pm, 10am, noon, 6pm. Weekday Mass: 9.30am daily. Confessions: Saturday 9-9.25am and after vigil Mass.

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