Week of 26th March 2006

TODAY

§ WHAT IS YOUR NATIONALITY? If it’s not on the list on the red clipboard at the back please add it! This is in preparation for our June 24th International Evening.

§ New Planned Giving Envelopes for new financial year are available at the back.

§ It is possible to sign up to be a reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for Holy Week & Easter in Annexe

§ Rosters for Readers & Extraordinary Ministers from 9th April are in Annexe.

§ There are new Catholic Truth Society pamphlets in the pamphlet rack.

§ A leaflet explaining ‘Holy Week & Easter’ is available in Church exit wall holder.

§ April Edition of Bible Alive is available

§ Spring edition of the parish magazine Magdala will be on sale.

§ March-April Faith Magazine is now available, see especially new shorter articles and columns, e.g. on the Pope’s latest Encyclical by William Oddie, and an experience of pregnancy by Fiorella Nash


At today’s 10:30 and 12 noon Masses Sunday’s Masses we will be ‘inscribing’ some parishioners for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, to be received at Easter.

At next Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. Mass our Y9 Confirmation Candidates will be inscribed.
The following (Palm) Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will be animated by young parishioners.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday: LAST YOUTH CLUB EVENING until after Easter. Members of the Youth Club are invited to be involved in our Palm Sunday 10:30 am Mass (2 weeks today) & the Ecumenical Good Fri 1 pm Procession from St Gabriel’s Church to St Andrew’s.

Tuesday: Understanding the Mass as a Meal 3rd TALK & MEDITATION at 7.00pm - 8:00 p.m. 30mins talk in annexe and then move into the Church for 25mins led prayer.

Friday: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00pm after Mass.

Saturday: SERVERS Practice and reflection for both 12 noon teams 10:30 am - 11:30

Saturday:JOURNEY IN FAITH 11:00am a powerful personal experience of conver-sion. Last meeting before Easter will be 8thApril. Any wanting to deepen knowl. of faith are welcome

SERVERS We would request that parents take albs home for cleaning in time for Holy Week. Many thanks. The 12 noon teams have an hours practice session next Saturday 10:30am
GOAN STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be recited next Sunday at 4 pm in the Church

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NATIONAL SHRINE OF WALSINGHAM: Saturday 10th June, leaving 7:30 am prompts. Adults £23, accompanied children £10; includes a hot evening meal, as well as Mass at Slipper chapel, procession along the old ‘Pilgrim’s Way’& Benediction

RENTED ACCOMMODATION WANTED Our Parish Youth Worker plus friends are looking for digs locally. Please call Clergy House.

11-15 yr olds: Mon 7th August - Thursday 10th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun (e.g.Games, Swimming sports & Chessington Theme Pk) and faith (e.g. Talks & Prayer) at Woldingham School, Surrey. Forms from Fr. Hugh.

CAR PARKING IN OUR FORECOURT Could those drivers who are elderly, disabled or the drivers of such and who would like to park their car in the forecourt on for a Sunday Mass (including the Saturday Vigil) please give their contact detail to Clergy House/one of the priests.

Week of 26th March 2006

TODAY

§ WHAT IS YOUR NATIONALITY? If it’s not on the list on the red clipboard at the back please add it! This is in preparation for our June 24th International Evening.

§ New Planned Giving Envelopes for new financial year are available at the back.

§ It is possible to sign up to be a reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for Holy Week & Easter in Annexe

§ Rosters for Readers & Extraordinary Ministers from 9th April are in Annexe.

§ There are new Catholic Truth Society pamphlets in the pamphlet rack.

§ A leaflet explaining ‘Holy Week & Easter’ is available in Church exit wall holder.

§ April Edition of Bible Alive is available

§ Spring edition of the parish magazine Magdala will be on sale.

§ March-April Faith Magazine is now available, see especially new shorter articles and columns, e.g. on the Pope’s latest Encyclical by William Oddie, and an experience of pregnancy by Fiorella Nash


At today’s 10:30 and 12 noon Masses Sunday’s Masses we will be ‘inscribing’ some parishioners for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, to be received at Easter.

At next Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. Mass our Y9 Confirmation Candidates will be inscribed.
The following (Palm) Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will be animated by young parishioners.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday: LAST YOUTH CLUB EVENING until after Easter. Members of the Youth Club are invited to be involved in our Palm Sunday 10:30 am Mass (2 weeks today) & the Ecumenical Good Fri 1 pm Procession from St Gabriel’s Church to St Andrew’s.

Tuesday: Understanding the Mass as a Meal 3rd TALK & MEDITATION at 7.00pm - 8:00 p.m. 30mins talk in annexe and then move into the Church for 25mins led prayer.

Friday: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00pm after Mass.

Saturday: SERVERS Practice and reflection for both 12 noon teams 10:30 am - 11:30

Saturday:JOURNEY IN FAITH 11:00am a powerful personal experience of conver-sion. Last meeting before Easter will be 8thApril. Any wanting to deepen knowl. of faith are welcome

SERVERS We would request that parents take albs home for cleaning in time for Holy Week. Many thanks. The 12 noon teams have an hours practice session next Saturday 10:30am
GOAN STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be recited next Sunday at 4 pm in the Church

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NATIONAL SHRINE OF WALSINGHAM: Saturday 10th June, leaving 7:30 am prompts. Adults £23, accompanied children £10; includes a hot evening meal, as well as Mass at Slipper chapel, procession along the old ‘Pilgrim’s Way’& Benediction

RENTED ACCOMMODATION WANTED Our Parish Youth Worker plus friends are looking for digs locally. Please call Clergy House.

11-15 yr olds: Mon 7th August - Thursday 10th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun (e.g.Games, Swimming sports & Chessington Theme Pk) and faith (e.g. Talks & Prayer) at Woldingham School, Surrey. Forms from Fr. Hugh.

CAR PARKING IN OUR FORECOURT Could those drivers who are elderly, disabled or the drivers of such and who would like to park their car in the forecourt on for a Sunday Mass (including the Saturday Vigil) please give their contact detail to Clergy House/one of the priests.

Week of 19th March 2006

TODAY

§ The latest Catholic Family Newspaper is available from Newspaper rack
§ Mother’s Day and Easter Cards now on sale in the repository.
§ Spring edition of the parish magazine Magdala will be on sale.
§ March-April Faith Magazine is now available.


At next Sunday’s Masses we will be ‘inscribing’ some parishioners for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday: Understanding the Mass as a Sacrifice 2nd TALK & MEDITATION at 7.00pm (N.B. not 7:30 p.m.), finishing at 8:00 p.m. 30mins talk in annexe and then move into the Church with 25mins led Exposition of Blessed Sacrament

Friday: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00pm after Mass, Fatima Stations- being led this year by one of our small reflection groups.

Sat: FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICE for those Y3 and older children preparing for first Holy Communion takes place in two groups 11am Betty, Franca and Anne’s groups. 12 noon Christine, Karen, Collette and Martin’s groups.

LENTEN ALMS monies placed in the box opposite the Lady Altar will go towards Aid to the Church in Need.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NATIONAL SHRINE OF WALSINGHAM: Saturday 10th June, starting early.

YOUNG ADULTS

FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 31st July – Friday 4th August Quality talks on “Reasons for Believing, and prayer, in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. . Fr Hugh is leading a group.

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS: “What’s on and Happening?” – blue booklet surveying diocesan youth work: our parish figures prominently– now available from bottom of pamphlet rack, opp. newspaper rack.

Catholicism for the Curious An opportunity to meet, listen and pray with other young people. Call 0207 437 2010 for further details. Or email stpatricks@atpatricksoho.org
“New Life in the Holy Spirit” – Talks & Mass: Sat 25th March, 10:30-5:30, Sun 26th 2:00pm – 6:45pm
St Matthew’s Church, Hallowell Rd, Northwood. Please call Agnes on 01923 836627 or email northwoodcharismaticgroup@hotmail.com for further details.


POST-ABORTION RETREAT Good Counsel Network - Rachel’s Vineyard weekend for women suffering after abortion will take place on Friday evening 31st March to Sunday 2nd April. This is a time for prayer for healing, reconciliation and confession. To book a place please call Clare or Lynne on 0207 723 1740.FERTILITY SEMINAR: Fertility awareness & management, Infertility. A sound and informed understanding is necessary to make a good choice. Tues 11th April, 7:30 - 9. Vaughan Ho, back of Westminster Cathedral. Booking is necessary. 7437 0892- cf. www.fertilitycarecentre.co.uk

GENERAL PARISH NOTICES

NOTICEBOARDS Please see the new arrangement of the noticeboards. Those groups who have requested it have been given designated areas.

CAR PARKING IN OUR FORECOURT Could those drivers who are elderly, disabled or the drivers of such and who would like to park their car in the forecourt on for a Sunday Mass (including the Saturday Vigil) please give their contact detail to Clergy House/one of the priests. Many thanks.

PARISHIONERS NEEDED to help with providing a symbolic representation of the Last Supper, which will head this year’s ECUMENICAL GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION. Anyone willing to help with this act of witness down the High Rd in anyway please give your name to Fr Hugh or Martin Plunkett our Youth Worker.

RENTED ACCOMMODATION WANTED Our Parish Youth Worker plus friend- Looking for digs locally. Please call Clergy House.

GROWTH THROUGH PRAYER-Four day course, Holy Week 9th –13th April at Abbotswick House, Essex. For young adults 18-38 those searching for their path in life. Further details visit http://www.vocationsgroup.org.uk/ or call 01277 373848.

Week of 12th March 2006

TODAY

§ We collect Family Fast offerings for CAFOD
§ The latest Catholic Family Newspaper is available from Newspaper rack
§ St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter Cards now on sale in the repository.

THIS WEEK

Friday is ST PATRICK’S DAY
MASSES will be at 9.30am, 12.00noon and 6.30pm (NB Not the usual 7 pm, when we will have Irish Stations) Shamrock will be blessed and distributed after each Mass.

ST PATRICK’S DAY Parade–Willesden Green Library 5pm-10pm.Leaves Willesden Gn Station @5pm.

LENTEN ACTIVITIES
Tuesday: Signs & Symbols used during Mass 2nd TALK & MEDITATION at 7.00pm (N.B. not 7:30 p.m.), finishing at 8:00 p.m.for 30mins in annexe and then move into the Church with 25mins led Exposition of Blessed Sacrament.

Friday: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Irish meditations) 7:00pm after Mass, being led this year by one of our small reflection groups.

N.B.: Monday: CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES (Y9/10) First Meeting 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. J&M Infant Convent

LENTEN ALMS monies placed in the box opposite the Lady Altar will go towards Aid to the Church in Need.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NATIONAL SHRINE OF WALSINGHAM: Saturday 10th June, starting early.

YOUNG ADULTS

FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 31st July – Friday 4th August Quality talks on “Reasons for Believing, and prayer, in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. . Fr Hugh is leading a group.

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS: “What’s on and Happening?” – blue booklet surveying diocesan youth work: our parish figures prominently– now available from bottom of pamphlet rack, opp. newspaper rack.

Catholicism for the Curious An opportunity to meet, listen and pray with other young people. Call 0207 437 2010 for further details. Or email stpatricks@atpatricksoho.org
“New Life in the Holy Spirit” – Talks & Mass: Sat 25th March, 10:30-5:30, Sun 26th 2:00pm – 6:45pm, St Matthew’s Church, Hallowell Rd, Northwood. Please call Agnes on 01923 836627 or email northwoodcharismaticgroup@hotmail.com for further details.

FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT 6-19th March: Products with the Fairtrade logo can be found in major shops as this worthy movement continues to grow. But it and thus a fairer income for farmers and workers around the world relies on people purchasing these goods.

Week of 5th March 2006

It is possible to purchase tickets for next Saturday’s St Patrick’s Supper-Dance after Mass today. Last weekend for this.

§ After mass today we take up our monthly Building Fund Collection.

§ CTS leaflet on LENT available for wall holders, near exit and newspaper rack.

§ St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter Cards now on sale in the repository.

This Friday is a FAMILY FAST DAY focusing upon the importance of Water. More often than not we take it for granted. Until recently the young boy pictured on the poster in the porch did not have this basic need. His family live in a dusty shantytown on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. CAFOD has founded a project to provide pumps & piping for a new water supply. By supporting Fast Days you are enabling CAFOD to continue to help people in need all over the world to improve their lives. Please fill in the Gift Aid form on the back of your collection envelope this earns an extra 28p for every £1 donated.

FIRST WEEK OF LENT

Monday: Confirmation PARENTS AND CANDIDATES meeting (for Y9/10 course about to begin) 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. J&M Infant Convent

Monday: SMALL REFLECTION GROUP 10:20 am, Annexe.

Tuesday: TALK & MEDITATION on UNDERSTANDING THE MASS at 7.30pm for 30mins in annexe and then move into the Church with 25mins led Exposition of Blessed Sacrament.

Wednesday: SMALL REFLECTION GROUP 7 pm, Clergy House.

Thursday SMALL REFLECTION GROUP 7 pm, 40 Exeter Rd.

Friday: FAMILY FAST DAY in aid of CAFOD. Envelopes at the back.

Friday: THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00pm after Mass, being led this year by one of the above reflection groups.

Friday: LENTEN ALMS monies placed in the box opposite the Lady Altar will go towards Aid to the Church in Need. This charity supports those Christians persecuted for their faith, from those in Sudan through sisters in China to seminarians in Eastern Europe, from distributing children’s bibles to building churches.

Saturday ST PATRICK’S SUPPER DANCE with a green theme- at St Mary Magdalen’s School, Linacre Road, at 8.00pm. Music provided by the popular Billy & The North Winds. Menu is Irish stew and apple pie with trimmings, Irish coffees to order and a bar. Tickets will be on sale Sundays to Mar 6th after all Masses.

Feast of the Annunciation – 25th March, St Matthew’s Church, Hallowell Rd, Northwood. Please call Agnes on 01923 836627 or email northwoodcharismaticgroup@hotmail.com for further details.

FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT 6-19th March: Products with the Fairtrade logo can be found in major shops as this worthy movement continues to grow. But it and thus a fairer income for farmers and workers around the world relies on people purchasing these goods.

CAR PARKING IN THE FORECOURT We are hoping to go ahead with this for the elderly, disabled and their drivers. Watch this space.

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS: “What’s on and Happening?” – blue booklet surveying diocesan youth work: our parish figures prominently – now available from bottom of pamphlet rack, opposite newspaper rack.

St Patrick’s Day–Willesden Green Library 5pm-10pm.The parade leaves Willesden Green Station @5pm.

Parish Youth Worker +1 – Looking for digs / rented accommodation locally. Please call clergy house.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NATIONAL SHRINE OF WALSINGHAM: Saturday 10th June, starting early.