Local News and Events

Please note: This information is correct at the time of publishing.  We will ensure that all changes are noted as we are informed. We can not be held responsible for any changes that may occur to the times or details listed that have taken place without our knowledge.

  • Parish Events
     

    • Holiday Fun for Young Parish Families! Helen Hughes will be running a ‘social group’ in St Thomas Room, on Mondays throughout the Summer Holidays, commencing 11th August.   With access to the garden and activities provided, it will be a fantastic opportunity for parents to relax and socialise whilst the children play together. Bring along a packed lunch for a picnic and join in the fun. From 12.30pm - 2.30pm.
       

    • Parish Social Evening!  Friday 10th October- details to follow.
       

    • Sat 20th September: Parish Walk & BBQ at Silverdale - details to follow
       

  • Local events
     

    • Tabor Carmelite Retreat House - Sept - Dec’08 brochures are available at the back of church.
       

  • Further afield
     

    • The Big Walk 2008: Thu 4th - Sun 7th Sept: Walk from Langdale to Cleator Moor as part of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (9 miles per day).  For young people aged 16-25 yrs. Cost £65: only 30 places available so book early by contacting youthoffice@lancasterrcdiocese.org.uk or on 01524 596063.

    • The FCJ Sisters are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the death of their foundress this year. The celebration  for the North West will be in the Metropolitan Cathedral Liverpool, September 13th 2008 at 12.00 noon. It will be wonderful to meet with relations, friends and past pupils, so put it in your diary now.  We will organise coaches if necessary nearer the time. Please contact Sr. Kate at  kfrostfcj@hotmail.com or at Gumley House Convent , Twickenham Road , Isleworth . Middlesex. TW7 6DN.

    • Sunday 7th September: Diocesan Pilgrimage: with Mass & Healing of the Sick at 3pm: Our Lady of Lourdes, Cleator.  Teas available after the pilgrimage at the Grove Court Hotel: cost £5. Bookings for teas must be made with Cath Fitzsimmons before 20th August - tel: 01946 811062. All other enquires to St Mary’s,Cleator: 01946 810324.

    •  Saturday 27th September: Living the Dream: Celebrating Youth Ministry: an opportunity to reflect upon youth ministry, share ideas, learn new skills, discover a way forward.  For booking & more info, contact: Kathy MacLead: 01253 696442.  Booking Forms at the back of church. Bring a packed lunch.
       

  • Training & Job opportunities
     

    • Relate require evening receptionists
      - contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator on 717597 for details
      Catholic Caring Services       are asking for people who may be willing to give a couple of hours of their time to help out in their charity shops. Please contact John Gildert on 732313.

      English Lessons:
      Experienced & qualified teach of English offers classes to adults at St Wilfrid’s Church, Preston. Free service, times by arrangement. Call Elizabeth Noble on 01772 259852 for details.

Regular Events in Preston

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