The Presbytery, 14 Blenheim Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7DB
Telephone 01304 374399.
e.mail CatholicChDeal@aol.com

Patients First Network (http://www.spuc.org.uk/about/pfn)
Patients First Network is a new organisation which helps to protect elderly and vulnerable people at risk from euthanasia by neglect, and which supports their family, friends and carers. PFN has been developed by SPUC in response to the growing number of calls from people worried about how a mentally incapacitated loved one is being treated by medical staff. Often, the medical care system strives to withdraw assisted food and fluids and leave the patient to die of dehydration and starvation. The practice of euthanasia by omission was enshrined into law in this country on 5 April, 2005. PFN offers you the opportunity to subscribe to a Statement of Medical Care Principles which enables you to let doctors, nurses, and other medical care workers know how you expect to be treated if you are critically ill and no longer able to communicate yourself. If you look after a vulnerable relative or friend, PFN supports you so that you can get good medical care for that person who is in a critical condition. PFN operates a confidential telephone support service, which is available to everyone- 0800 1691719.

PARISH CONTACTS

Parish SecretaryMrs. A. Singleton Tel. 363871

PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Chairman: Mrs. Margaret Andrews Tel. 379121
Sec. to P.A.C. Vacant

DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL
Parish Representative, elected by Parish Advisory Council, Mrs. Kathleen Ashton Tel 374632

ASSOCIATION For The Propagation of the Faith (APF)
This association exists to help with the Missionary work of the Church worldwide. Many parishioners have little red boxes in their homes into which they put loose change etc. These boxes are collected quarterly by a dedicated group of parishioners. If you would like to know more, or would like to have a box in your home please contact the Parish Organiser:
Mrs. Josephine O'Keeffe Tel. 372766

ASYLUM SEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP
Mrs. Marie Cloud Bano Tel. 366559

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
Meets weekly in Becket Centre. For more information telephone presbytery (374399). There is also a 24 hour helpline - Tel. No. 08457 697555, or write to: AA, PO BOX 130, Hythe, Kent CT21 6YT

CHILDREN'S Liturgy
The Children's Liturgy - for those aged 4years to 9 years - takes place during the first part of the 9.00am Sunday Mass (except during August). After the Penitential Rite the children, and some parents on a rota basis go to the Becket Centre to pray and study a children's version of the occurring Sunday's Liturgy of the Word. They return at the Offertory with their drawings etc. For more information please contact:
Mrs. Rosaleen Grant Tel. 379006

CHILD PROTECTION REPRESENTATIVES
Mrs. Margaret Andrews Tel. 379121
Mrs. Rosaleen Grant Tel. 379006

CATECHETICS
For Sacramental Preparation for First Confession and First Communion for children up to 9 years of age:
The Parish Priest
For older children and adults:
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamer Tel. 379275

CHURCH CLEANING
More volunteers always welcome. Different "teams" work on Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays. If you can help for about an hour once a month please contact one of the following:
Mrs. Kathleen Ashton Tel. 374632
Mrs. Wyn Taylor Tel. 365650

COUNSELLING
Various forms of counselling are available: Alcohol or drug abuse; bereavement; HIV and AIDS.
For more information please contact Parish Priest. All inquiries are treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

FLOWER ARRANGERS
The flower arrangers work on a rota basis, each arranger doing a stint about once every five or six weeks. If you would like to join the list you will be very welcome. Please contact:
Mrs. Wyn Taylor Tel. 365650

GUILD of ST. STEPHEN
For Altar Servers: the youngest server is 9 years old; the oldest server is in his 60's, and there are some teenagers also serving weekly. Children must have the consent and support of parents before being accepted for training.To be a server, and possibly later a member of the guild, please contact Parish Priest.

JUSTICE and PEACE
John Tyler Tel. 367387

ORGANISTS
at 11.00am Mass :Mr. Ben Bano Tel. 366559
at 9.00am Mass Mr. Richard Pond Tel. 372977

READERS
More are always welcome. Several parishioners who thought they would never read in public are amongst the most proficient! Because of the importance of the Reader's role in the Liturgy training is always given in reading in Church and on the rubrics - no matter how good a person may be!. If you would like to engage in this important service of God and nourishment of His people please contact:
Mrs. Sue Wainwright Tel. 381187

REPOSITORY
The respository stocks a good selection or books on prayer, moral theology and catechetical aids, to mention only some, as well as Mass cards and various articles of devotion such as medals, statues, Rosaries, etc. It is usually opened after Sunday Mass and occasionally at other times. If there is something that you require and it is not in stock please contact one of the following:
Mrs. Kathleen Ashton Tel. 374632
Mrs. Liz Hamer
Mrs. Trish Hudd

SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Holy Communion is brought to the sick and housebound, usually weekly though less frequently during Summer holidays. If you know of a parishioner who is sick at home or in hospital, or if you are due to be admitted to hospital, please let the Parish Priest know, and contact:
Mrs. Margaret Andrews Tel. 379121

SOCIAL
For details of social events, or to volunteer your services in organising such, please contact
Mrs. Pauline Farmer Tel. 365071

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The local conference engages in a variety of works in the Parish, visiting housebound, aged and people in any kind of need irrespective of religious affiliation. Transport to Mass for elderly and/or wheelchair
bound is also arranged. Throughout the year outings to Circus and Pantomimes or places of interest are arranged for the disabled and those who live alone. The Conference also supports three conferences in India.
New members are always welcome. For more information please contact:
Mr Colin Watkins Tel. 365326.

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School
The nearest Catholic Primary School is St.Mary's, in St. Richard's Road, and covers the two parishes of St. Thomas, Deal, and St. John's, Mongeham.
The Headteacher is Mrs. A. Keane.
School Tel. No. 375046

St. Edmund's Catholic Comprehensive School.
This school covers the eight parishes which comprise the Dover Deanery. It is situated in Old Charlton Road, Dover.
Tel. No. 01304 201551