Social and Fundraising

Aim of Ministry

To help promote and develop a wonderful church community spirit amongst the retired parishioners in the Good Shepherd Church.

To combat loneliness, encourage continue socialising, involvement in activities and outings together, support for each other, imparting a sense of belonging and needfulness in a time of life when things can become difficult with a loss of a life time partner etc. members:

To help and participate in the organising of the club activities that are on offer.

Most of all come and enjoy yourselves!

How often do meetings take place?

Fortnightly during the school calendar.

Where do the meetings take place?

In the Parish Hall of the Good Shepherd Church.

Contact details:

Committee Members:

Pat Foulconbridge, Polly Jarvis, Lily Sales, Janette Francis, Kathleem Camm, Jo Turner & Keith Adams.

Entrance Fee:

£5.00 (includes free raffle and refreshments)

If you require further details please contact: 

Pat (01159264630)

Polly (07807225975)

Lily (07766633588)

Sunday Coffee Mornings has been a long standing parish tradition that has taken place for many years in the parish hall following the 10.00am Holy Mass. It has proved a very fruitful place to develop strong friendships, both new and old, in an environment where families are encouraged to show support to one another, especially extending hospitality to new comers to our parish.

Hot drinks and biscuits are on offer with all donations supporting the following appeals:

  • 1st & 2nd Sundays of the month support the parish debt
  • 3rd Sunday of the month support uniform groups
  • 4th Sunday of the month support our SVP ministry
  • 5th Sunday of the month support the Christ The King school towards their annual student pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Where:

Marian Hall, parish centre

When:

Sunday mornings

Time:

following 10.45am Holy Mass

Parish Contact:

Anne Steele at anne_steele@icloud.com

St Anthony’s of Calverton

Sunday weekly Coffee/Tea/Cake mornings in the parish hall following 11.15am Holy Mass. Contact the hospitality team for further details.

Name of Service

Friday Luncheon Group

Description of Service

The group provides homemade soup lunches and refreshments on Friday lunchtimes after 12 o’clock Holy Mass, catering not only for worshippers attending Holy Mass and Adoration but also for members of the local community. All are welcome.

Where / When?

Lunch is served in the parish social centre from 12:30 until 2pm every Friday of the month.

How can I be involved?

Volunteers are needed to help serve the lunches and also to make soup and cakes. Please contact Pat or Larry ( contact details below) if you are able to help in any way.

How can I get help from the service?

The lunch is open to everyone, young and old, and is a good opportunity to socialise, not only with fellow parishioners but with members of our local community. Contributions to the cost of providing the lunch are voluntary and all profits go towards the parish debt.

Contact Details

Pat Faulconbridge (0115 9264630)

Friday Lunches

Friday Lunches- Can You Help?

Name of Service

Tea Dances

Description of Service

Parish afternoon tea dances are on offer each month, providing a social afternoon with a programme of ballroom older sequence and new sequence dances.

A small entrance fee is charged which covers the cost of the activities, a raffle and the provision of light refreshments.

Where / When?

From 1.00-3.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the parish social centre – p lease see the poster in the parish centre foyer for details.

How can I be involved?

New members are very welcome. Just come along and enjoy yourself. You don’t have to come with a partner.

How can I get help from the service?

This provides an enjoyable afternoon of dance activities and companionship.

Contact Details

Ron Hurley (0115 9602945)