As usual ‘crib’ offerings will go to support the work of Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society.  With regard to Christmas Offerings (i.e. those through the plate, envelopes etc  - not direct personal gifts) the Diocese require us to advise the following: Any additional donations given at Christmas (or  Easter Saturday and Sunday)  will be used to support the priests of the diocese. Every penny specifically donated at these times, (together with any Gift Aid on qualifying donations) will be used to support your local priest/s. Please note, that personal gifts to Priests cannot be gift aided.