This is the newsletter for Sunday 13th May 2012.

It is with a very heavy heart that I have to inform you that our collection for last week was stolen during the Polish Mass. This happened despite extra precautions being taken. Because of this latest crime I have decided to change the locks on the front door, other doors and the safe. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. I am sure you share my extreme disappointment. I am so sorry that the church and the presbytery will become less accessible.

Have a good and safe week

Father Brian

Point to Ponder: - Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived. (Abraham Lincoln)

Parish Pastoral Council – If any parishioner has a Pastoral matter for the agenda at our next meeting, please contact Teresa Bailey by May 15th for inclusion. Tel 612324.

Next Sunday (20th May 2012) is ‘’World Communications Day.’’ We are asked to keep those who work in the media in our prayers. It is suggested that we have a retiring collection for the Catholic Communications Network. However due to recent happenings the parish will make a contribution later in the year.

Preparing for Pentecost-Torbay Deanery Spirituality Commission evenings of prayer & reflection on the Holy Spirit. Wed 16 & 23 of May. 7.15 at St Joseph’s church Newton Abbot For info contact Deborah or Tim van Kroonenburg on 07961099173 or 07742396091.

RCIA - Friday 18th May, 7.00 pm in the parish rooms.

The Big Birthday Bash – CAFOD Family Fun Day. Sat 19th May. 11am to 4pm, celebrating CAFOD’s 50th Anniversary. Guest speaker Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP. Barn dance, birthday cake competition & fun activities for all the family – bring a picnic. St Boniface College, 21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL5 3AG

First Holy Communion 2012 – Meeting for children and parents Thursday 24-05-2012 6.00p.m. in the parish rooms.

Pentecost Taize: Come celebrate the birth-day of the Church! Sun 27th May, 6.30 pm at Central Church, Torquay. The evening will feature Taize music, Scripture readings and Reflective prayer. Contact Mary Ann on 01803 605718 or 07904001414 for further details.

Opportunities for Prayer – June 7th Exposition & Evening Prayer of the Church. June 9th Day of Reflection led by Fr Kevin O’Connell entitled ‘’Do this in remembrance of me.’’ More details to follow.

Clearvoices.co.uk – July 14th-17th – A Festival of Theology at Buckfast Abbey. For information www.clearvoices.co.uk or ring 01364 645390.

A service in Celebration of Marriage – Sat 21st July 5pm at Exeter Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Christopher Budd and Bishop Michael Langrish. See poster.

PLEASE HELP! HCPT Group 539 Require a NURSE to join their medical team on their adult summer trip to Lourdes 10th to 17th Aug, We also still have vacancies for helpers and guests. Please ring Liz or Barney Bettesworth on 606807. Financial assistance available.

Rev Louis Rieunier Ordination - There will be a coach to Plymouth on 3rd July. Cost £5. Coach tickets on sale NOW.

The Assumption Fundraising Organisation ‘Flowers for Fun’ weekend May 26/27. We hope that all parishioners – men, women & children – will take part and enter this ‘fun’ competition. Adult £1. Child 50p. Any container! Any flowers! Monies raised will go to church funds & the flowers displayed in the church. Small prizes awarded for the best in each group. Bring your entries to church between 4pm & 6 pm on Fri May 25th & between 11am & 1pm on Sat 26th. Entry forms available this weekend.

Gift Aid Envelopes commencing 3rd June 2012 are in the Sacristy. The boxes are in alphabetical order. Please collect your box, confirming that you have your correct number. Uncollected boxes have to be delivered or posted at extra cost to the parish, something we can no longer afford.

CWL – Buckfast Pilgrimage Wed 16th May leaving from our church car park after coffee. Area AGM in Paignton Saturday 26th May starting with Mass at 9.30 at Sacred Heart. Section meeting Thurs 7th June at 10.30.

Safeguarding – A ‘Promoting, Protecting & Preventing’ conference on Sat 19th May in Plymouth. Also Safeguarding Training to be held in Dorchester on 23rd June. Please contact Joy Wells on 01803 400678 if you are interested in attending either event.

Please pray for the sick & housebound – Grace Dunn, Brian Gilpin, Natalie Rudge, Mary Cooper, Colin Hoathe, Philip Comley, John Margetts, Martin Rowlands, Minja Ivanovic, Jackie Adams, Dr Sheila Carroll, Pat Connelly, Margaret Jackson, Isabella Austin, Cecilia Hoult, Liam Rider, Rita Rossi, Mary Veasey, Anton Granata, Fr Martin Rossman, Chris Rew, Joyce & Alan Kenyon, Adela Krasnopolska, Tarcee Emerico, Maureen Watts, Eunice Wallis, Mark Stevens, John & Muriel Mooney, Tony & Alma Dudic. Contact Julia on 617514 to add names.

Collection	2012	2011
Covenant	£339.00	£291.00
Loose Plate	£455.23	£627.93
REPOSITORY £40.00 C.A.F.O.D. £5.00