HAPPY CHRISTMAS
TRAIDCRAFT have just produced their winter catalogue which includes a section for Christmas things. There is probably a copy at your local church, or if not try www.traidcraftshop.co.uk

EVENTS AT THE CATHEDRAL
Saturday, September 10th 10.30am Children’s fun workshop – How to build an organ. 2.00 pm – “People of Faith in Lancashire” Lecture by Canon Tom Dakin. 7.45pm Shakespeare & Lancashire, Lecture by Mr Chris Robinson. Sunday 11th Two Lectures on local Stained Glass at 2.30 pm.
Friday/Saturday, 16th - 17th September, 2005, Workshop on Gregorian Chant by Dr. Mary Berry. world authority on Gregorian Chant, is to conduct a workshop at St Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster. As part of a major review of music in the liturgy Pope Benedict calls for the revival of Gregorian Chant in parishes. This weekend workshop is a great opportunity to learn chant or to brush up skills. Further details from: Cathedral House, Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BT, Telephone: 01524 384820 Fax: 01524 384831

CATHOLIC CARING SERVICES
Wesham Interact, a project of Catholic Caring Services, launches its new autumn programme for over 55s. Why not get involved? On Wednesday 7 September, an open day is being held at Wesham Community Centre, Church Road Wesham from 10am until 12 noon. An opportunity to meet us, find what activities are planned and how you can get involved. Visit our web site at www.catholiccaringservices.org.uk for details of the project.

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS
Fr Jerome Ainsworth to be Parish Priest of St Catherine, Penrith. Fr Andrew Allman recently ordained to be assistant priest in the Cathedral Parish. Fr Dunstan Cooper, Parish Priest of St Mary, Morecambe to take on the care of the Parish of the Good Shepherd, Torrisholme. Fr Joseph Maley, Good Shepherd, Torrisholme, to be Parish Priest of St Gregory’s Preston. Fr William Glasswell now resident for the time being at St Winifride's, Blackpool. Fr Stephen Pearson, goes from St Gregory, Preston to be Parish Priest of St Bemadette, Blackpool. Fr Luiz Ruscillo at present at St Bernadettes’ Blackpool to be Head of the Diocesan Education Service, and Parish Priest of St Mary, Homby - Our Lady Immaculate, Caton, with pastoral care and responsibility for St Joseph's, Kirkby Lonsdale. Fr Aidan Turner has been appointed Episcopal Vicar for Ecumenical Affairs throughout the diocese and Canon (honoury) of the Cathedral Chapter. Mr Stephen Moore, Diocesan Trustee, to be Financial Administrator of the diocese. Fr Robert Billing is now Secretary to the Trustees. Father Tom Hoole leaves Holy Trinity and St George, Kendal to be Parish Priest at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh. He will also be Director of Ladyewell Shrine.
RETIREMENTS Canon Benedict Ruscillo, Canon Nicholas, Fr John Turner and Fr Father Vincent Smith. DIOCESAN PROTECTION SERVICE Diocesan Coordinator: Canon Alf Hayes. Child Protection Officer: Rose Anderson, Further appointments will follow shortly. VOCATIONS PROMOTION. Fr Michael Docherty and Fr Andrew Allman will help Fr Manny Gribben in his role as Diocesan Vocation Promotion officer.

HELPING THE BLIND:
Galloways society for the blind who already record the Voice for blind people are looking for volunteers to offer a Friday afternoon once a month as part of a team to record the Universe. Recordings will be each Friday afternoon and tapes/cd's will be despatched across the country, for people to receive them on Saturday. Contact - Galloway's Society for the Blind, Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LS Direct Telephone (01772) 753702 / Home (01772) 655433

PILGRIMAGE YOUTH WALK (8-11 September)
This challenging and hopefully prayerful experience is open to youth of the diocese (aged 16-25yrs). The cost, which includes accommodation, is £40.00. The pilgrimage walk begins on Thursday 8 September (5.00 p.m.) in the Langdale valley, arriving in Cleator on Sunday September 11 (about 3.00pm) to join other pilgrims for the Celebration of Mass. The walkers cover approximately 9 miles a day staying at various youth hostels along the mountain route. Contact: Sean McMahon (01524 596063 & sean.mcmahon@lancasterrcdioceses.org.uk)

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF:
Tabor, the Carmelite retreat centre in Preston has just released its programme of events to all our parishes. There is something there for everyone. If you can’t find a copy at your parish you can email Tabor at tabor@carmelte telephone: 01772717122 or visit the web site at www.carmelite.org.uk

PRESTON SCHOOL JUBILEE:
St. Augustine's Primary School, Preston, celebrates its Ruby Jubilee this year. It is forty years since the "new" building was opened and a celebration is planned for Friday, 30th. September. The evening will begin with Mass in the St. Augustine's New Avenham Centre at 7 p.m. There will then be speeches followed by refreshments in the school halls. All former members of staff and pupils are invited as are all priests who have served in St. Augustine's Parish. Please put this date in your diary and join us for this special celebration.

'THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST'
In response to the call of the Holy Father to mark 'the Year of the Eucharist' (October 2004 - October 2005), special Eucharistic Celebrations have been arranged for the different areas of the diocese. St Mary's, Cleator (Sunday 11 September) at 3.00pm.(While this celebration is open to the entire diocese it is directed especially to the northern section).

NEXT ISSUE OF THE VOICE
In our October issue we will carry complete and pictorial coverage of the International Youth Gathering in Cologne as well as the recent diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, including and especially the youth section of it.

HELP WITH ADDICTION:
The Cenacolo Community has been established at Dodding Green in this Parish. It is a community of young men who are overcoming additions of various kinds. Part of their charism is to reach out to others who suffer addictions. Accordingly, they are to hold meetings for addicts and their families in the Parish Centre, New Road, Kendal, each Thursday at 8pm beginning on September 8th. Suggested Bulletin insert: Addiction Problems? Help is available through the Cenacolo Community who will be holding weekly meetings in the Catholic Parish Centre, New Road, Kendal, beginning on Thurs 8th Sept, 8 - 9pm.