BULLETIN         1 DECEMBER 1974

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday    Thursday Friday Saturday

Holy Mass at 8.00 am, 9.30 am, 11.30 am and 6.30 pm Holy Mass at 8.00 am and 10.00 am; Rosary Crusade at 7.00 pm Holy Mass at 10.00 am and 7.00 pm Holy Mass at 8.00 am and 10.00 am Holy Mass in the Convent at 10.00 am Holy Mass at 10.00 am and 7.00 pm; No Confessions after evening Mass This is the First Friday of the month. Holy Mass at 8.00 am and 10.00 am; Confessions from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm

ROSARY CRUSADE
The Rosary is recited every Monday at 7.00 pm to pray for peace in Northern Ireland. The district specially invited this week is number 13.

SAINT ANNE'S GUILD
On Tuesday, after evening Mass, there will be bingo in aid of the Pensioners' Fund. This is an open night and all are welcome. Names will be taken for the Christmas Dinner. This is also the last opportunity to give names for the bus outing.

CATHOLIC MEN'S SOCIETY
There will be no meeting of the Catholic Men's Society this week.

PRESENTATION TO FATHER TOSH
The presentation to Father Tosh will take place in the Parochial Hall on Wednesday 4 December at 7.30 pm. The function will consist of a short concert, tea and presentation, Tickets, priced at 10p, may be obtained from any member of the Parochial Committee and will be on sale at all Masses today. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SAINT MICHAEL'S ACADEMY PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
You are strongly urged to attend a meeting in Saint Michael's Academy, Kilwinning on Wednesday 4 December at 7.30 pm to discuss certain issues which are of great concern to all parents. The positions of the various teachers' bodies will be explained and discussed with you, the parents. We owe it to our children and our schools to show a positive interest.

LOURDES HOSPITALITÉ
Concelebrated Mass with Principal Concelebrant His Lordship Bishop McGee will be celebrated on Sunday 8 December at 4.00 pm in Saint Brendan's Church, Saltcoats. This will be followed by the annual general meeting of the Diocesan Branch of the Lourdes Hospitalité in Saint Andrew's Academy. Tea will be provided at 15p per head. All members of the Society are invited to attend.

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
It has been agreed that the feast of Saint Francis Xavier on 3 December be recommended to all Vincentians, their families and friends as a fast day. The main meal of the day should be a bowl of rice and coffee. The monies saved from the sacrificial meals should be sent to the National Council. All box collections on Sunday 8 December will be set aside for this National Project Fund. As a result of the generosity of our priests and congregation, over £300 was sent to our two twin conferences in India in 1973. Thank you.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
The Blood Transfusion Service will be at the Town Hall, Ardrossan on Monday 9 December from 3.00 to 8.00 pm. Further details are on the notice in the Church porch.