Folk Group
Musicians needed! We would like any musicians of any age and ability to come along and join us. If you can read a little music or tablature, you have the ability to join in the music!
Anyone who is interested, please leave your name and phone number at the back of the Church after Mass or contact me using the information given below:
Dana Conlin (01633) 400155 or email: dana_may@hotmail.co.uk
Prayer Group
St. Mary’s prayer group meets each week in Chepstow on Mondays at 7:30pm. For further information. Please contact the presbytery on (01291) 622649 or e-mail stmaryschurch@btopenworld.com
Our Lady's Catechists
Our Lady’s Catechists provide courses for Catholics who want to know more about their own religion and develop their faith in order to better understand what God has done for us.
Courses
1. Children’s Section for children who are not receiving a catholic education for whatever reason.
2. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
3. Young Parish Helpers.
4. Catholicism Made Simple is a helpful introduction to religious study for adults and young people.
5. Foundation Course for those who wish to qualify as parish catechists and have been recommended to the parish priest. Also for adults seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of church teaching.
6. Diploma Course provides academic and practical training at a more advanced level.
For more information please contact Maria Harris (01291) 622699.
200 Club
What is the 200 Club? The 200 Club is a monthly draw which offers the chance of winning one of five cash prizes. It is run in Chepstow and Caldicot to raise funds which help to run the Parish.
The monthly prizes are:-
1 of £50.00
1 of £25.00
3 of £10.00
The new year for the 200 Club starts at the beginning of October and new members are very welcome.
What’s it cost? You can enter with an annual payment of £20.00 or 2 x ½ yearly at £10.00 or you can even pay monthly with 8 months at £1.50 and the remaining 4 months at £2.00.
Who do I see? In Caldicot please contact Monica Driscoll or Mena Staddon and in Chepstow contact either Pat Jones or Mary Ward.
The odds are better than the lottery!!!!!!!!
Marriage Care
Marriage Care offers a confidential counselling service with a professional counsellor to anyone experiencing difficulty in their relationship. To make an appointment for counselling call 0800 389 3801.
As well as counsellors we need volunteers for Marriage Preparation work and a variety of administrative roles. If you are interested please contact Jane Perryman at janeperryman@marriagecare.org or call 0114 2373301 for more information.
For couples contemplating Marriage this year a Marriage Preparation Course is an important part of the marriage preparations. Marriage Care will be running a course at Llantarnam Abbey between 10:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday, 16th May. If you would like more information please contact Julie Haskins, Marriage Preparation Provider on (01633) 663428.
Catholic Singles
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single practising Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
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