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AFRICAN COMMUNITY
Catherine Emerson - (01483 726552) - email: c.emerson[AT]usa.net
Contact Catherine for information about the African Community in the Parish.
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ALEXANDRA ROSE DAY collections
Frank Prisco - (01483 720239) - email: frankandmags[AT]aol.com
Alexandra Rose Day is unusual in that it is not a specific charity but a national fund raising organisation for helping charities ranging from those for old people, children, disabled and other disadvantaged groups. The first Rose Day took place on 26th June 1912 and had grown from an idea brought back from Denmark by Queen Alexandra. She had visited an old priest who had been successfully funding his charity work with disadvantaged children by selling roses from his garden (his house and garden being his only real possessions). Today, Alexandra Rose Day, organised and run by the St Vincent de Paul Society, continues to support locally disadvantaged people, and new collectors and helpers are always welcome.
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ALTAR SERVERS
Clare Constable - (01483 771063) - email: clarecon47[AT]hotmail.co.uk
Mike Runswick - (01483 768809) - email: frunswick[AT]aol.com
or one of the clergy.
Boys and girls who have celebrated their First Holy Communion will be welcome.
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APF - ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
Rafaela McGinty - (01483 762075) - email: robert.mcginty[AT]ntlworld.com
Collects money for the Missions via ‘red boxes’ principally retained in parishioners’ homes. New homes for a ‘red box’ and promoters, to empty a few twice a year, always welcome.
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BAPTISM  for more information, click here
John Sexton - (01483 834056) - email: sextonj[AT]ntlworld.com
The celebration of Baptism is on the Second Sunday of the month at 1.30pm (and if necessary at 2.45pm) or, by prior agreement, occasionally at a Sunday Mass. It is now the practice that parents who wish their child to be baptised attend a preparation course. Details in booklets ‘Information for the Baptism of Children’, available from the leaflet rack in the Narthex.
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BEAVER SCOUTS
see also Scouts and Cub Scouts
Janet Moore - (01483 771843) - email: beavers[AT]sheerwaterscouts.co.uk
For boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years. Meet on Friday evenings at Sheerwater Headquarters, Lambourne Crescent.
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BEREAVEMENT
Contact a member of the clergy
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BROWNIE GUIDES
see also Rainbow Guides and Guides
Sarah Jordan  - (01483 722380) - email rogerjordan[AT]tiscali.co.uk
For girls 7-10 years old. Meet on Fridays from 6.00pm - 7.30pm at Woking Guides and Sea Rangers HQ, Westfield Avenue.
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CAFOD/JUSTICE AND PEACE
Ian Hamilton - (01483 836723) - email: ianhamilton3[AT]sky.com
Elizabeth Wallace - (01932 351064) - email: wallacekp[AT]aol.com
CAFOD is the Catholic Church’s own charity and raises money to help third world communities to support themselves. The Justice and Peace movement raises awareness of injustice and conflict both at home and abroad and lobbies for fairer treatment of all peoples. If you are interested or would like to join a Parish group please contact Ian.
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CARE MASSES
Felicity Grubb - (01483 832628) - email: roger.grubb1[AT]ntlworld.com
For those with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Held every two months on Sunday afternoon, alternately at St Dunstan’s and St Hugh of Lincoln, Knaphill.
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CATENIANS
Roland Cise - Secretary ( 01483 832815)
This is a lay organisation for Catholic businessmen, active and retired, encouraging members to meet socially, to share where possible (with justice to others) their business interests and to provide help and support to needy members and their families. Also it assists younger Catholics to find suitable employment. For further information see the Woking Circle Website http://www.catenians-woking.org/ or contact the secretary.
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CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE AREA
Knaphill - St Hugh of Lincoln, Victoria Road. (01483 472404).  Click here
Mgr Jeff Scott - email: parish.priest[AT]st-hugh-knaphill.org

West Byfleet - Our Lady Help of Christians, Madeira Road (01932 342892). Click here
Fr Anthony Hale - email: info[AT]ourladyswb.fsnet.co.uk
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Mary Smith - ( 01483 764213) - email: mary.smith872[AT]o2.co.uk
Children have their own Liturgy of the Word at the 9.00am and 10.30am Sunday Masses. Children from the age of 3 to First Communion age are encouraged to participate in listening and responding to the Gospel. Adults and older teenager helpers would be welcomed for occasional sessions and much help, guidance and material is provided.
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CHORUS
John Lillis - (01483 772077)
St Dunstan’s Chorus gives an annual concert in St Dunstan’s Church around Easter-time. Rehearsals are held in the Function Room every Wednesday from January to Easter and are highly enjoyable occasions in themselves. Back in 1983 we had just 30 members but we now have over 120 in our ranks. If you wish to be placed on a mailing list contact John Lillis as above.
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CHURCH CLEANING
Chris Peacock - (01483 766913) - email: chris.peacock[AT]ntlworld.com
Our church is always well kept thanks to volunteer cleaners. If you can help on a rota basis, it would be much appreciated.
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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WOKING
David Morehead - (01483 721876) - email: moreheadwoking[AT]msn.com
Mark Potter  - (01483 772981) - email: potwok[AT]aol.com
The local ecumenical forum through which Christians of different traditions work and pray together in order to grow in understanding of one another and increase their common action. Ministers and lay representatives of local Churches meet four times a year and events organised include Lent discussion groups, Lent Lunches, procession of witness in Holy Week; Ecumenical Services on Good Friday, during Christian Unity Week and One World Week. Member Churches also unite to help the wider community (see Tenancy Support Scheme).
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COFFEE AFTER MASS
After 9.00am Sunday Mass - Paddie Crane - (01483 766661)
After 10.30am Sunday Mass - Jean Sylvester - (01483 714006) - email: sylvester.j[AT]sky.com
After weekday Mass for anyone to ‘help themselves’
Coffee, tea, cold drinks and biscuits are provided, for a small donation. There is a rota of helpers on Sundays.
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COMMUNITY ALERT
John Fitzgerald - (01483 835064) - email: fitzgerald.j[AT]ntlworld.com
Community Alert is aimed at setting up small local groups within the parish. Each group is co-ordinated by a road warden who will help to keep the parish address list up to date, deliver parish letters and notices to their houses and act as a contact point with other parish services. If you would like to be a road warden in your area please contact John or the Parish Office.
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CONFIRMATION for more details click here
Mary Cooper - (01483 760559) - email: marycooper[AT]uwclub.net
Those who are at least 14 years of age on 1st September (Year 10) are eligible to celebrate this Sacrament and are invited to prepare by joining the parish programme, which starts in the Spring Term.
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CUB SCOUTS
see also Scouts and Beaver Scouts
Neil Jones - (01483 223772) - email: cubs[AT]sheerwaterscouts.co.uk
For boys and girls aged 8-10½. Meet on Monday or Thursday evenings at Sheerwater Headquarters, Lambourne Crescent. More helpers eagerly sought.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tony Box - ( 01483 725786)  - email: tonymarybox[AT]tiscali.co.uk
This includes the chairman of the Parish team and meets to advise on, and oversee, the income and expenditure of the parish.
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FIRST RECONCILIATION & COMMUNION PREPARATION For more information, click here
Sarah Phillips - (01483 837067) - email: adrian.phillips7[AT]ntlworld.com
The programme of preparation begins in the Autumn term. Children will have reached the age of seven by the 31st of August (Year 3 or above at school). Integral to the programme is help for parents who are the educators of their children in ‘the ways of faith’ - a responsibility which can only be shared by catechists.
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FLOWER ARRANGING
Val Tonks - (01483 750391) - email: paval.tonks[AT]talktalk.net
Church flower arrangements are provided by a rota of helpers. Anyone interested in arranging flower and willing to assist is invited to get in touch.
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FUNERAL HOSPITALITY
Imelda Thompson - contact through the Parish Office
When possible, we offer light refreshments in the Function Room immediately after a funeral service. New helpers always welcome.
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FURNITURE STORE
See SVP
Woking Community Furniture Store - (01483 750005)
Offers of used, good quality furniture (satisfying current fire regulations), always welcome.
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GIFT AID
Geoff Constable - (01483 771063) - email: geoffconstable[AT]btinternet.com
All tax-paying parishioners are encouraged to Gift Aid their weekly offertory and retiring collections which are for the benefit of parish funds. This enables the Church to increase the value of these collections by reclaiming tax on their value. Gift Aid donations can be made by standing order or special envelopes can be provided for weekly cash donations for the offertory and such retiring collections. All Gift Aid agreements are confidential.
Please call Geoff Constable if you wish to join the Gift Aid scheme.
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GUIDES
see also Brownie Guides and Rainbows Guides
Lynette Francis - (01483 765648) - email: davefrancis3[AT]compuserve.com
Meets on Mondays from 7.00pm -9.00pm at Woking Guides and Sea Rangers Headquarters, Westfield Avenue.
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HOSPICE
Woking Hospice - (01483 881750) - email: mail[AT]woking-hospice.freeserve.co.uk
Hospice care is concerned with the specialised care of a patient with severe and progressive disease where curative treatment is no longer possible, and where death is the likely outcome in the short to medium term.
Hospice care provides to the highest possible standards a patient's medical, nursing, social and spiritual care, together with support for the patient's family, both during the illness and into bereavement. This care helps to relieve the suffering by alleviating the symptoms, particularly the pain.
The Hospice depends entirely on voluntary contributions. If you can help or would like further details please contact the above number.
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HOSPITALITY
Mary Beamish - ( 01483 830361) - email: mary.beamish[AT]ntlworld.com
Would you be willing occasionally to serve refreshments at parish social events and after parish liturgical events? Please ring Mary.
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HOSPITALS
St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey - (01932 872000) Chaplaincy - (01932 723324) or Sr Mellitus (01483-762848)
Royal Surrey County Hospital - (01483 464032/571122) Chaplaincy - (01483 573279)
Woking Community Hospital - (01483 715911) Chaplaincy - (01483 760652)
Nuffield Health Woking Hospital - (01483 227800)
The Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey - (01932 877800)
Anyone admitted to hospital needs to make sure that hospital staff record their religion and note their explicit request that the chaplaincy team and the Roman Catholic chaplain be informed. Anyone responsible for children or a person who is admitted unconscious, should do the same. Because of the reducing number of priests, it is not always possible for the Sacrament of the Sick to be administered in hospital. The Bishop advises that parishioners who can, should ask for the Sacrament to be celebrated by their own priest before going to hospital.
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IRISH ASSOCIATION - Woking and District
Gerry O’Mahony - (01276 858456) Phone for details of the programme of events.
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ITALIAN COMMUNITY
Emilia Aina - (01932 353883) To contactg the clergy, click here
There is a mass in Italian each Sunday in St Dunstan’s church at 12 noon.
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JUSTICE AND PEACE
See CAFOD
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KERALA COMMUNITY
Noble George - (01483 761141) - email: noblegeorge[AT]btinternet.com
Contact Noble for information about the Kerala community in the Parish.
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LITURGY GROUP
Mary Smith - (01483 764213) - email: mary.smith872[AT]o2.co.uk
The group, comprising Mass Coordinators, Music Leaders and others meets to discuss the organisation of Sunday masses and other liturgical celebrations.
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MARRIAGE CARE
Head Office - (0207 371 1341)
Appointments for NE Hants Centre (Guildford and Aldershot) -evenings only - or Wimbledon Centre (0800 389 3801)
Promotes the enrichment of Marriage and Family life and offers help and counselling to those whose marriages are in difficulty.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION For further information, click here
Steven and Dominique Woodfield - (01483 828560) - email: steven[AT]woodfieldfamily.com
All couples wishing to get married in the Diocese must participate in a marriage course. These are held throughout the year and are intended to improve a couples understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage and to enhance their communication in marriage. In Woking two or three couples present the course basing it on their lived experiences as well as using group discussions and case studies. At least six months notice must be given - a requirement of our Bishop.
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MUSIC AND CHOIR
6.00pm: John Lillis - (01483 772077)
There is normally music to accompany congregational singing at this Mass.

9.00am: Kevin Wallace - (01932 351064) - email: wallacekp[AT]aol.com
For those who enjoy singing and/or playing an instrument and are willing to attend 9.00am Sunday Mass. We get together from time to time for practice but there is no regular event. If you are interested in joining please speak to Kevin.

10.30am: John Lillis  - (01483 772077)
St Dunstan’s Choir meets on alternate Thursdays at 8.00pm at St Dunstan’s Church for practice. For keen singers willing to attend 10.30am Sunday Mass and take part in other parish events. Please contact John if you would like to join.

5.30pm: Stephen Byrne - (01483 760181) - email: s.byrne4[AT]btinternet.com
A team of singers and musicians lead the singing. Rehearsals from 4.45pm and on various (but minimal) occasions to prepare for liturgical feasts. If you would like more information please call Stephen.
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NEW PARISHIONERS
If you are new to the parish then please fill in a form, available in the leaflet rack in the Narthex or on the Website (click here), and return it to the Parish Office or Webmaster. You will then be entered on to our parish records and will be invited to the next ‘New Parishioners Evening’. These are held in the Function Room once a year.
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NURSERY
‘STEPPING STONES’
St Francis’ Annexe at St Dunstan’s School
Cheryl Kirchem - Nursery Manager - (01483 730052)
Sessional day care for 3 to 5 year olds in a friendly and stimulating environment.
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PARISH MAGAZINE
Editor: John Sylvester - (01483 714006) - email: sylvester.j[AT]sky.co
Published quarterly and sold after weekend Masses. Contributions and advertisers always welcome.
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PARISH PASTORAL TEAM
Chairman: Peter Hogan -(01483 851747) - email: peterhogan999[AT]btinternet.com
Community Alert: John Fitzgerald -(01483 835064) - email: fitzgerald.j[AT]ntlworld.com
Italian Community Emilia Aina - (01932 348130) - email: pino.aina[AT]btinternet.com
Liturgy, Prayer and Adult Formation: Mary Smith - (01483 764213) - email: mary.smith872[AT]o2.co.uk
Youth Formation : Jude Wadhwani - email: heyjude3178[AT]hotmail.com
Ecumenical & Public Relations : Mark Potter - (01483 772981) - email: potwok[AT]aol.com
Social Concerns: Karin Harvey - (01483 725004) - email: kazboharvey[AT]gmail.com
Parish Administration Mary Cooper - (01483 760559) - email: marycooper[AT]uwclub.net
Hospital Chaplaincy/Liaison Sr Mellitus Lawlor - (01483 762848) - email: sr.mellitus[AT]tiscali.co.uk
The Parish Pastoral Team seeks to embrace the whole range of parish life. It takes part in shaping policy and agreeing priorities. Its object is to assist us all to live out the gospel in our daily lives. Members of the Team each have individual responsibilities in which they are supported by dedicated groups. The Team meets formally at regular intervals throughout the year.
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PARISH SECRETARY
Mary Cooper - (01483 760652) - email: st.dunstan[AT]dabnet.org
In the Parish Office normally on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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POLISH COMMUNITY
Elizabeth Szwed - (01483 727288)
Contact Elizabeth for information about the Polish Community in the Parish and the Polish Language School.
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RAINBOW GUIDES
see also Guides and Brownie Guides
Sheila Kneller - (01483 721756) - email: skneller32[AT]hotmail.com
Sarah Jordan - (01483 722380) - email: rogerjordan[AT]tiscali.co.uk
Meets in St. Dunstan’s Function Room on Fridays from 4.30pm -5.30pm for 5 and 6 year olds. New helpers always welcome.
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RCIA For further information, click here
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Sr Mellitus Lawlor - (01483 762848) - email: sr.mellitus[AT]tiscali.co.uk
This group meets to help those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Some may wish to join into full communion with the Parish Community.
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RECONCILIATION For further information, click here
Imelda Thompson - (01483 761616) - email: imthomp[AT]tiscali.co.uk
A group meets to prepare parish reconciliation services in Advent and Lent.
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REPOSITORY
Mary McKendry - (01483 771851)
The Repository has a good selection of cards, Missals, Bibles and other religious items for sale and is usually open after Mass on Sundays.
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SACRISTAN
Ena Penny - (01483 763676)
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SAFEGUARDING
John Fitzgerald - (01483 835064) - email fitzgerald.j[AT]ntlworld.com
If you have any concerns or would like any information on the Parish Policy for protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults please call John or contact the clergy.
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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SVP)
Frank Greene - (01483 770323)
The Parish Conference meets on alternate Tuesdays in the Library at 7.30pm. Members visit the elderly, sick, and individuals or families in need; assist in running Woking Night Watch (which aids local homeless); help to run the Community Furniture Store; contribute to SVP work both for the poor in India and the United Kingdom. Offers of furniture to 01483 750005 please.
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SCHOOLS For further information, click here
See also Nursery
PRIMARY: St Dunstan’s, Onslow Crescent (Voluntary Aided) Headteacher -Mrs Julianne Birch (01483 715190) email info[AT]stdunstans.surrey.sch.uk Click here
SECONDARY: St John the Baptist, (11-18) (Voluntary Aided) Headteacher - Miss Ani Magill (01483 729343) email
info[AT]sjb.surrey.sch.uk 
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SCOUTS
see also Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts
Scout Leader Kath Brown - (01483 836738) - email: scouts[AT]sheerwaterscouts.co.uk
Meet Wednesdays evenings at Sheerwater Headquarters, Lambourne Crescent. Boys and Girls, aged 10½ - 14. New leaders and helpers always welcome.
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SENIOR LUNCH CLUB
Linda Aitken -(01483 479957) -email: cam.linda[AT]btinternet.com
Meets once a month, usually on the first Tuesday. 10.30am - 2.00pm. Transport available. Prior booking required either by ’phoning or emailing Linda or by signing the list in the Narthex on either of the two weekends before the next lunch.
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SMALL COMMUNITIES & FAITH SHARING GROUPS
Mark Potter - (01483 765589) - email: potwok[AT]aol.com
A number of parishioners meet on a regular basis in Small Groups around the Parish to listen to Bible readings, to share their faith based on those readings, to pray together and undertake some form of action. Materials and subjects are provided twice a year when all groups meet for up to six weeks during the Autumn (or Advent) and Spring (or Lent). At other times each individual grouporganises itself with whatever frequency it wishes to meet.
All parishioners are invited to join a group and these are a wonderful way to meet new people.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
Contact the Parish Office - click here for details
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SPECTACLES AND MOBILE PHONES
Unwanted spectacles and mobile phones can be left in boxes in the Repository. These will be sold and the proceeds given to CAFOD.
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STAMPS
John Ballam - (01483 765762)
Used foreign and English stamps, for which dealers pay cash for donation to charity, can be left in the Repository.
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SUNDAY MASS CO-ORDINATORS
6.00pm (Sat) David Morehead - (01483 721876) - email: dmorehead[AT]btinternet.com  and Freda Ballam - (01483 765762) - email: freballam1[AT]ntlworld.com
9.00am Debbie McGraw - (01483 764544) - email: debbyteddy[AT]hotmail.com and Felicity Grubb - (01483 832628) - email: roger.grubb1[AT]ntlworld.com
10.30am Christine Connelly - (01483 871228) - email: cmconnelly22[AT]yahoo.co.uk and Christopher Okon - (01483 762982) - email: ccokon[AT]aol.com
5.30pm Rafaela McGinty - (01483 762075) - email: robert.mcginty[AT]ntlworld.com
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TENANCY SUPPORT SCHEME
Peter Hogan - (01483 851747) - email: peter.hogan[AT]ntlworld.com
St Dunstan’s is part of Woking’s Tenancy Support Scheme. The Scheme assists those who are temporarily homeless to find accommodation in the private sector and enjoy an independent lifestyle. Generally speaking these are single people who may have low priority on the Council’s housing lists. Short term financial support for the payment of rent can be provided to suitable candidates and landlords guaranteed for the proper maintenance of their property.
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THIRD ORDER (SECULAR) OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Mary Doherty - ( 01483 762101)
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TODDLER GROUP
Jane Potter - (01483 772981) - email: potwok[AT]aol.com
Babies and Toddlers up to four years of age and their parents are welcome to come along to the Function Room at St Dunstan’s on Thursday mornings from 10.00am - 12.00 noon.
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TRANSPORT TO MASS
Mary and Tony Box - (01483 725786) - email: tonymarybox[AT]tiscali.co.uk
Please ring if you need any help. More helpers eagerly sought.
MINIBUS - drivers are always needed for the Minibus run each Sunday to bring people to the 9.00am Mass.
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WHIST DRIVES
Mary Beamish - (01483 830361) - email: mary.beamish[AT]ntlworld.com
Meet on the second Sunday of each month at 7.00pm in the Function Room. All are welcome to play. Monies raised for Woking Hospice.
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