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Here is a link to this week’s newsletter: Christ the King (Year B) Welcome: to all those visiting us while on holiday, feel free to look around our beautiful church, particularly the St John Ogilvie Chapel & Exhibition. RCIA: The parish enjoyed a lovely day with Bishop Hugh last Sunday. Congratulations to Pauline & Wendy on the occasion of their Confirmation. Christmas stars: would you like to purchase one of the stars in our beautiful dome in memory of a loved one? As a fundraiser, we will open up this opportunity, the first time this century! £10 per star, and you will receive a certificate of dedication in return. Please complete one of the forms which are in the front porch and return it to Margaret Farrell as soon as possible. New rotas: coming soon! St Thomas Parent & Teacher Assoc: are holding a Christmas Raffle. 1st prize is a weekend at Cairnty luxury Holiday Pods, kindly donated by Jackie & Willie Edwards of Cairnty Lodges and Glamping Pods. Tickets £3 each or 4 for £10, available from Deacon Graeme. The month of November: The book of remembrance is now in front of the altar, please add the names of family and friends you wish to be remembered, and it will be placed before the altar throughout this Month of The Holy Souls. Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion: Please contact Deacon Graeme with the names of children who would like to begin classes for these sacraments. Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA): If you would like to know more about your faith or know of anyone who is thinking about joining our faith, please contact Deacon Graeme as soon as possible. Second collections this month: 7/8 Christmas flowers. Last Week: Collection: £276.00 Candles: £10.50 Attendance: 76   Prayer Group: Monday evenings, 7pm in the hall. Contact Elizabeth Danby for information. Tea & coffee in the hall after Sunday Mass. St Thomas’ Church is open each day from 9am to 3pm for private prayer. Pope’s prayer intention for November: For those who have lost a child: Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation. Safeguarding: The Parish Safeguarding Coordinator is Elizabeth Danby, and she can be contacted as shown on the Contacts page. The diocesan Safeguarding page can be found at Safeguarding – Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen (rcda.scot) and the text of In God’s Image (V2) is accessed by clicking on https://www.bcos.org.uk/LinkClick.aspx?link=131&tabid=124& portalid=0&mid=584  PRAYER FOR THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND AND ALL THOSE IN NEED Father in Heaven; grant them comfort in their suffering. When they are afraid, give them courage, When afflicted, give them patience, When dejected, afford them hope, And when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.