St. Saviours News

   ~ last updated : 18/07/08

Lourdes Youth Group

Would like to express a big thank you to all who supported last weeks fund raising and social events. The Friday’s Irish Music Night raised a total of £400 and on the evening the U.C.M. gave a very generous donation of £100. A great night was had by all. A very big thank you must go to Joe Connolly who gave freely of his time and talents. Sunday’s car-wash and Bar BQ at St Saviours also raised a total of £370. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated and supports this very fruitful area of youth ministry.

Last call for 'Lourdes Training'

Final opportunity for training to work with the sick pilgrims in Lourdes will take place after 10 am Mass this Sunday 13th July, at St Saviour's Church. It is essential that all of our youth and adult volunteers receive this training.

Parish Gospel Action

We are appealing for volunteers to come forward to help our parish family, altar servers, readers Eucharistic ministers, catechists, youth helpers, piety stall, cleaners etc. If you can help please contact Deacon Tony or Father Phil.

Parish Retreat

In recent weeks a number of our parishioners have been helping to decorate parts of the Franciscan Friary ay Pantasaph. The possibility of a parish retreat has now been raised covering part of the autumn half term week Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th October. If you are interested please see Father Philip or Deacon Tony. NOW Booking!!!

Hospice of the Good Shepherd Charity Bike Ride & Walk 2008

from E’Port to the Old Quay House, Connahs Quay & back. Sponsor forms in the porch

St Saviour's Children's Ministry Team

There is an important need for us as a parish to take a fresh look at this vital ministry. We are particularly thinking of our children up to and including primary school age. The ministry is varied and includes our altar servers as well as catechesis, trips, socials and from September parish links with St Saviour's Primary School. Many of our existing youth leaders play a vital role in the LPA Youth Team and due to our decreasing numbers this team will need in future to focus primarily on our youth from High School age to young adults from across the four parishes. If you have an interest in the future of our parish and have some time to dedicate to this new team and ministry please contact the parish office or speak to Fr Philip or Deacon Tony.

Rotas – Eucharistic Ministers and Readers

The new rotas are available in the sacristy this weekend. Please pick up your copy ASAP. Thank you.

Monday Night Groups

Meet as usual this Monday after the 7.30 evening Mass.

Poor Clares Visit

at Ellesmere and then on to Shrewsbury to visit the shops. Wed. 23rd July. Departs St Saviour’s 10am returning approx. 5pm. Cost £8 to cover the coach. We would be grateful if once again you might like to donate canned and dries foodstuffs to the Sisters. Any donations may be left at St Saviour’s Church porch. To book please contact the Four Parishes Office.

Schools – Final Week

This Friday our Schools will be breaking up for the summer. The end of this term also marks the end of our infant and junior schools who will be amalgamating this summer. We give them thanks for over 40 wonderful years.

Francis Elinwa

In 2005 Francis a Nigerian student for the priesthood spent some time here at St Saviours. On 9th Auugst he will reach an important stage in his training as he is ordained to the Diaconate. The ordination tales place in a town just outside Naples. Please keep Francis in your prayers, and could any parishioners who would like further details about Francis please see Fr. Philip.

The Walking Bus

team at St Saviour's would like to thank all involved in the Walking Bus for their help, support and sponsorship including: PCSO Claire Whomes and PC Matthew Hull who have been working with the School's Traffic Committee to make our community safer, by helping and supporting the children and the school; Carillon who have supplied jackets and goodies for the children and volunteers and recently provided Special Conductor badges which were given to children who take a responsible role within the walking bus set up; We also thank Port Gates, Salsa Locura, Sunnyfield, the parents / grandparents and staff at St Saviour's for their support, and all of the volunteers who help with the St Saviour's walking bus; your support is appreciated ! And last, but not least, all the children who have walked with us - they have been so well behaved, keen and helpful. All the volunteers agree that it has been such a pleasure to walk with them. We still need more parents to offer to help, even just one morning a month, for any of the walking buses. If you feel you can help please get in touch with a member of the bus through the school and we will be in touch.

St. Saviour’s (Proposed) Catholic Primary School

Information concerning the proposed amalgamation of our Infant and Junior Schools can be found here:
St Saviour's Primary School Amalgamation