Daleks invade the Christmas Fayre at Oadby

Taking as a theme the 50th anniversary of the first transmission of the Dr Who television programme, a small corner of our cake stall was invaded by Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarens and others, all in the shape of cup cakes and gingerbread cookies.

This is our first attempt to use our refurbished parish room for our parish Christmas Fayre and by 2.45 pm the space was thronged with people, with a good number coming and going throughout the afternoon until we closed just after 5 pm to prepare for our evening Mass.

A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all present and the organisers were well pleased with the lively social atmosphere. We look forward to future events; the next one will be the draw for our Grand Prize Draw on Sunday 8th December after our morning Mass at 10 am.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

This weekend is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, known familiarly as the Feast of Christ the King. It is also the Last Sunday of the Church's year as we prepare to start the new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent on 1st December 2013.

Here in Immaculate Conception, we have a busy weekend ahead with our Christmas Fayre on Saturday afternoon between 2.30pm and 5pm and the celebration of National Youth Sunday as well as our presentation for the Diocesan Appeal for the Sick and Retired Priests Fund.

Parish Christmas Fayre

By command of the Supreme Dalek you are ordered to attend the Christmas Fayre at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday 23rd November 2013 between 2.30pm and 5 pm.

All Saints

(Adoration of the Lamb by van Eyck)

Friday is the Solemnity of All Saints and is a Holyday of Obligation. Holy Mass will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 54 New Street, Oadby at 10am and 7pm.

Farewell Father Bill

Father Bill Saunders, parish priest of Oadby from 1998 to 2007

 

After being taken ill, Father Bill was taken to Hospital in Nottingham, but the surgical team was unable to help him. He surprised the medical staff when he recovered consciousness and rallied on Thursday, being well enough to receive visitors and chat to them. On Friday, however his condition worsened and he died peacefully on Saturday morning 26th October.
 

Father Bill was seventy-four years old and had celebrated the golden jubilee of his priestly ordination on the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul, 29th June 2013.

HIs funeral arrangements are as follows: there will be a Vigil Reception with Mass at 7 pm on Tuesday 5th November in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Brooklyn Road, Bulwell and Requiem Mass at 11.15 am on Wednesday 6th November also in Bulwell. His mortal remains will be buried in  Highwood Cemetery.

 

May he rest in peace.

Birthday celebration

After our 10am Mass this Monday parishioners and friends gathered for tea, coffee and cakes to celebrate Paule Morris' birthday. We sheltered from the autumnal rains outside in our parish room and enjoyed our time together reminiscing and sharing stories. Later in the day, Paule's children and grandchildren gathered for their own family celebration.

 



Family Bingo Night

Last night about twenty parishioners gathered for our first Family Bingo Night to raise money towards our Building Fund and to socialise in our new parish rooms. The evening was organised by Darren Brooks who was our Caller for the night. The evening was enjoyed by all who attended with cries of 'Line' and 'House' punctuating the evening. Half the proceeds were used for prizes while the sum of £75 was raised for our Building Fund.