week pf 2nd July 2006

ROCK OF THE ANOINTED MUSICAL:14th-16thJuly-Tickets Available Today

Today it is possible to purchase tickets for our production of the acclaimed Rock of the Anointed Musical on the life of King David, written by Tillie Callaghan RIP and Edwin Fawcett, and produced for us by Martin Plunkett, our Youth Worker. Advance tickets £3 (£2 U-16 yr olds).

Performances will be on Friday 14th July at 7 p.m., Saturday 15th July at 7 p.m. and Sunday 16th July at 3 p.m. at the Jesus and Mary Infant Convent Park Avenue.

This ‘Rock’ musical beautifully brings out how David discovered, through many ups and downs, how God was his ‘Rock’. The production of this Musical has received inspiration from the Tentieth Century apparitions and message of “Mary, Queen of Love” in San Martino, Schio, northern Italy. Leaflets concerning this apparition are in the wall holder near the Church exit. Our production is part of the diocesan Open the Doors Weekend

TODAY is the national Catholic DAY FOR LIFE. There are yellow leaflets at back. There will be a retiring collection for the excellent Linacre Centre for medical ethics.

TODAY’S 6:30pm Mass will involve Rite of Election for Confirmation candidates
NEXT Thursday at 6:30 p.m is the rehearsal for the first CONFIRMATION SERVICE by Bishop Bernard Longley (which is on Saturday at 1:30 p.m).

PADRE PIO GROUP – will meet in the annexe this Thursday 6th July at 8pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick.

NEW SERVERS will be introduced to actual Mass serving on Sun July 9th, except for some of the 10:30am servers who will be introduced in the following weeks.

WEDNESDAY CLUB: DAY TRIPS-1: 2: 13th July Bluewater, Kent, £5. 3: 31st Aug Worthing, £10. Please contact Kitty Walsh for further info. 0208 451 2079

CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY ANNUAL RACE NIGHT - in Tony’s bar, High Road, Willesden @ 8pm. Friday 14th July All proceeds towards continuing building works and support for the school. All welcome.

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.

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.

The Willesden Green Pioneer Association- Many thanks to all who supported the 40th Anniversary Social. On Friday 23rd June, at Mass the Special Needs Group was presented with a cheque for £850.00.

MANY THANKS to all who contributed to our grand celebration of our parish centenary. Together we created a fitting occasion to complete 100 years of parochial living and loving and to begin the new century.

We especially thank the very many people who participated in our celebration of Mass.
We should also mention the members of our working party, the Liturgy team, the Reception team & the Booklet team who, I think all would agree, produced quality fruits.

The choir pulled off a very varied repetoire magnificently, the flowers were very power-ful and the cleaning, serving and sacristy support rigorous and comprehensive as ever.We are honoured to have so many traditions within our community, and thank them for all their input on this occasion and throughout the year.

Adopters needed: for children in care. Contact Catholic Children’s Society 020.8969.5305

Stop the Traffik: a global coalition (including the excellent Evangelical group Care for the Family) campaigning for freedom for every human caught in trafficking around the world March 2006-2007 cf. www.StopTheTrafficking.org

Family Support: Check out Support Net at www.careforthefamily.org.uk

Society for the Protection of Unborn Children needs volunteers to help with mailings, in Westminster area: expenses paid. 020.7222.5845 or lizfoody@spuc.org.uk

Garden party in aid of The Passage centre for the homeless. Westminster Abbey, Thurs 13 July 5:30-8:30. tickets £25 from tel. 7592.1856 or tickets@passage.org.uk