Mothers Union

Autumn is definitely here, the trees once again stand proud and look splendid with their show of warming colours. The conkers are on the floor and the spikey chestnut burrs are falling with the blustery wind. We have been quite fortunate in October to have some dry sunny days for doing jobs to prepare for winter – hedge cutting to be more precise and tidying around. As well as the trees looking good I also like to see the early morning spider's web, when dew is around and the web glistens. What a clever little spider making such an intricate web for us to look at and admire. How hard would it be for us to emulate, the only way I could succeed is to make one in icing on a cake!

It is definitely jumper, scarf and hat weather . Time to put away the straw hat (sadly) and find out the beret.

It is almost shoebox time – time to wrap up the box in Christmas paper and fill with goodies. Try to imagine what small toy a child would like – tennis ball, crayons etc. It doesn't cost much in time or effort, but can make a lot of difference to some special child far away. If you are unable to do a box I am sure Mary Howe would be grateful for a small donation towards carriage. Thank you for that.

‘Whirling leaves, golden and brown, twisting and turning, hurrying down'.

(F. Poltizer)

Keep warm,

Love Catherine

Our October meeting was all about the parish pilgrimage to Lourdes -  a kind of `O Happy Band of Pilgrims`really! We are most grateful to Father Spicer for his informative and entertaining account of the proceedings and to those of our number who had also travelled to Lourdes and were able to give different perspectives on the pilgrimage. It was lovely to have such a large number attending the meeting, which everyone enjoyed.

As I write, we are looking forward to a visit to the Majestic Theatre at Retford to see a production of Gilbert and Sullivan`s H.M.S.Pinafore. Such productions we have seen in the past have always been highly entertaining and we hope this one will be no exception.

On November 2nd, at the 9.30 Mass, we are celebrating 25 years of membership of the Mothers` Union for seven of our members: Ann Badger, Elsie Banton, Kath Bembridge, Norma Brooks, Stella Curtis, Val Higgins and Wendy Klonowski. This is something really worth celebrating and we hope all our Priory family will come and join with us in thanking God for their faithful service.

Another milestone to be celebrated by one of our members also takes place in November. Ann and Ted Badger will be celebrating their Golden Wedding on November 24th. We send them our love and congratulations.

Love Ginny

SAVINGS CLUB

We are nearing the end of another year of saving towards Christmas. If you wish to join in the scheme please see Ivy Underwood or Paddy Dobbs who will be pleased to give you the details.

Fr Spicer has detailed a couple of pilgrimage trips from the Priory. Should you be interested in saving for these through the savings club we will be pleased to arrange this also.

100 CLUB

There are several numbers spare at the moment in the ‘100 Club'. If you are interested in joining in with this very worthwhile fundraiser, which raises much needed money for Church please see Ivy Underwood who will be pleased to tell you which numbers are available. The cost is £1 per week for each number and the winnings are 1 x £20, 1 x £10 and 2 x £5 each week with a further 1 x £100 prizes each 6 months and 1 x £500 annually. Thank you.

Friday Lunches.

The delicious Friday lunches continue after the 12noon Mass. Lunches this month will be in aid of the ACS, The Children's Society and our own Church Youth work. Do come along and support these. If you would like to provide a soup lunch for a Church charity please let a warden know.

The Society of Mary

The Worksop Ward of the Society of Mary will next meet in the Priory on Thursday November 27 th for the 7.30pm Mass and then refreshments and a Lourdes Pilgrimage celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend- and hear edited highlights about the pilgrimage!

More details from about the Society from www.societyofmary.net or Graham Hutchinson or simply come along on the 27 th.