Der German YMCA hat die Au Pair Vermittlung und das Au Pair Programm des German Centres übernommen. Die Arbeit läuft weiterhin in Kooperation mit dem IN VIA Verband Deutschland. Für einen reibungslosen Übergang sorgt Frau Bettenworth aus dem German Centre, die einige Zeit beim Au Pair Services im German YMCA mitarbeiten wird. Familien, die an einem deutschen Au Pair interessiert sind, melden sich bitte beim German YMCA, Au Pair Services, Tel. 020 3238 2197 oder au-pairs@german-ymca.org.uk .

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving

for the Sacrament of Matrimony

Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 22nd May 2010 at 3.00 pm.

The Archbishop will be inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2010. If you qualify, please give your parish clergy the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or phone number, if no email).

St. Bonifatius:

FORTHCOMING EVENTS


FORTHCOMING  TRIPS

Oberammergau

Tuesday 7^th to Tuesday 14th September 2010

By the time you receive this newsletter, those of you who are booked on this trip, should have received my letter dated 23^rd January enclosing the proposed itinerary and information notes. For anyone on the reserve list or wanting their name to be added to the list, the final cost is expected to be less than the original estimated amount of £900. With the exception of transport to and from London Heathrow Airport, this is an all inclusive price covering the flights, accommodation on a half-board basis (except for 1 evening meal), category 1 ticket for the play and all the excursions. Apart from the full day dedicated to visiting Oberammergau and attending the play, the other excursions will include a full day to Munich, a full day to Ulm, and another full day to the Wieskirche and Kloster Ettal. We will of course stay one full day in the beautiful and historic town of Augsburg. Transfers to and from Munich Airport are also included.

Should anyone have any queries or would like their name added to the list, please do not hesitate to contact me.

DAY TRIP

I am pleased to announce that a date has been agreed for an outing to be arranged for Saturday 8^th May 2010. Unfortunately, the venue that I had originally planned to visit no longer allow group bookings for weekends. I am therefore in the process of organising another venue and hope to have full details of the new venue by mid-February. Please keep this date free.

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OVERSEAS TRIP 2011

During the last few days we have also discussed possible destinations for a trip in 2011. With the exception of Berlin and Rome all the other trips have been to Germany by coach. We have now been to both Kevelaer and Trier on three occasions, Schönstatt twice and Aachen once.

Needless to say Pfr. Heinz and I have enjoyed organising all the trips but from a personal point of view, it is preferable to do a coach trip, as any journey involving flights can be a bit of a nightmare, even more so in the current climate. It is also more suitable for those people unable to fly for varying reasons as a coach provides door to door service.

As we do not know of any new venues that can be reached in a day, we decided to make enquiries at August Pieper Haus in Aachen. Throughout the whole of 2011 the only week that is available for our group is Saturday 11^th to Saturday 18^th June 2011. Aachen is a beautiful but small city and there are many possibilities for excursions in this area that have not been included on previous trips. As the decision had to be made within one week, we have now accepted these dates.

However, on our last coach trip to Schönstatt in April 2009, we did not have a full coach and this can potentially have an affect on the cost for those who do participate. Ideally I would like to fill the coach, but would appreciate having some indication of numbers as soon as possible. There would obviously be no commitment at this stage. I look forward to receiving enquiries concerning any of these trips.

Miss Brenda Bates Phone No: 01708 - 765215

GIFT AID SCHEME

Are you a UK taxpayer? Did you know that the Gift Aid Scheme is in operation for the benefit of St Boniface Church?

The main and important concept of the scheme is that for every £1 that you donate, the Church is able to reclaim the 28p* tax that you have already paid. It costs you no more than your normal contribution.

We are very grateful to the people who have already joined the scheme but would welcome it if more of you would give serious consideration to joining. Although many of you are unable to attend Mass at St Boniface on a regular basis, the scheme is very flexible. If you are unable to make your gift by using a personal numbered envelope when attending Mass, there are other alternatives. It is possible to make your donations monthly, quarterly or annually by Bankers Order or by sending a cheque as and when it is convenient for you.

However in order that the tax can be reclaimed, it is necessary for a Gift Aid Declaration Form to be registered and that your donations are recorded. This information is kept in the strictest confidence. If you have not already joined the scheme but would like more detailed information in order to consider joining, please contact me.

*With effect form 1st April 2008 the basic rate of tax reduced from 22% to 20% which effectively reduced the tax reclaimable from 28p to 25p for every £1 donation. However following representation from many charitable organisations it has been announced that the reduction in the amount reclaimable would be deferred for three years to enable these organisations time to plan how to cope with the reduced amount they will be able to reclaim.

For more information concerning any of these subjects, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Miss Brenda Bates. Phone No: 01708 765 215