Week of 29th October 2006

TODAY

MUTUAL INTRODUCTIONS, with coffee etc, after every Mass next w/e. See front.
ECHOES Due to popular demand the 1st session of this Maryvale Institute inspired course will be repeated, today Sunday 1:30–4:30pm. This is for anyone wanting to receive formation in their faith, particularly to be a witness to our faith. 2nd session will be next Sat 1:30

WEDNESDAY - THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics are required to come to Mass, except for a grave reason. Masses Tues eve 6:30 p.m. (Vigil), Wed 9:30 am (with Junior School), 12 noon, 6:30pm

AT THE BACK OF CHURCH THERE ARE:

MAGDALA Autumn edition of the parish magazije can be purchased. Only 25p!

NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Sheets are placed close to the altar during Nov, and some particular Masses are said for their intention.

CTS PAMPHLET “Praying for the Dead”, in wall holder near porch exit.
GOD IS LOVE excellent diocesan reflection booklets for weeks up to Advent with daily reflections. £1 from the newspapaer stand.

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION form & letter. Light orange for Year Three and Year Four Children. Dark orange for older children. Please ring Clergy Ho over the coming weeks to arrange a November meeting of parents and child with Mrs Edwards
REPOSITORY- Large selection of Christmas cards, cribs , mass bouquets and candles.

NEXT SUNDAY: Sick and Retired Priests Fund Retiring Collection. There are now 90 retired priests in our diocese and 90 more in the next 10 years. They have given their lives to the church, it is important that we pray for them. It is also important that we ensure that they receive the care they require when they require it. Please take a donation envelope & give as much as you can next w/e.

NEXT SUNDAY: SPECIAL NEEDS CAKE SALE- Bring and buy! After morning Masses in the annexe. We would be very grateful for all donations of cakes.

BLESSING OF GRAVES Sat 4th Nov 2.30pm Milespit Lane(Kingsbury), Sun 5th Nov 2.00pm Hendon (meet in Chapel), 2.30pm Willesden New Cemetary, Sun 12th Nov 2.00pm Alperton, 2.00pm Carpenders Park, 2.30pm St Mary’s & Kensal Green, 3.00pm Clamp Hill.
BETHANY MASS- For all the bereaved parishioners who have passed away during the last year. The Mass is on 10th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

GROUP LEADERS MEETING Very important time for leaders of our parish groups Sat 11th November 2:15 -4:15 pm prayerfully reflecting together about the future development of our parish.

KNIGHT’S OF ST COLUMBA Annual Dinner Dance- Sat 18th Nov at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd, NW6. A five course Christmas meal and dancing until midnight. Tickets £26 per person. Contact Tom 0208 451 2243 or Tim 0208 459 3901.

SHARING DEEP FRUITFULNESS: AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSECRATE ONESELF TO OUR LADY Evening of Friday 8th December, following John Paul II, numerous saints and apparitions of Fatima and Schio (Italy). Introductory meeting on Thurs 9th Nov (not Mon) at 7pm & then 4 more Thurs eve.s to prepare for possible spe-cial commitment to Mary on Feast of Immaculate Conception. Info from Martin Plunkett

Week of 15th October 2006

AT THE BACK OF CHURCH THERE ARE:

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION form & letter. Light orange for Year Three and Year Four Children. Dark orange for older children. Please ring Clergy House over the coming weeks to arrange a meeting of parents and child with our coordinator, which will take place in November.

CTS Leaflets in wall holder near Church exit, including “Why not women priests?”
FAITH Magazine: Sept-Oct issue is available, including William Oddie on important changes inside the Vatican and Delia Smith on ‘Finding time for prayer’.

NEXT JOURNEY IN FAITH for those interested in learning more about he Catholic Faith Sat 4th November 11:00 am

10:30 am SERVERS will be serving once every three weeks from now on. This is due to the combining of teams F and G. Today team ‘D’ should be serving. New rotas have just been sent out.

CLERGY HOUSE Office hours are weekdays 10am - 2pm. Actual access to main secretarial office is best attempted on Tuesdays or Fridays, or by appointment made at door or by phone. We are very happy to do any arranged photocopying for parish groups - though please allow a few hours.

Please do take a copy of this newsletter home with you!

TODAY: PIONEER Total Abstinence Association Annual Rally-Next Sun (15th Oct)., St Agnes Church, Cricklewood, followed by Buffet in St Agnes Centre at 4.00pm, £10

TOMORROW: POWERFUL ‘RENEWAL’ TALKS in this parish - see Monday opposite

ST MARY MAGDALEN’S JUNIOR SCHOOL AUCTION ITEMS can be seen at www.friendsofsmm.com see some othe items on front of newsletter.
THIS FRIDAY: Auction 8 pm – 1a.m. Corrib’s Rest, Auction, Disco and Nibbles. Items available are even better than last year. Tickets £5 from school. In aid of imminent rebuilding our Junior school.

KNIGHT’S OF ST COLUMBA Annual Dinner Dance- Sat 18th Nov at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd, NW6. A five course Christmas meal and dancing until midnight. Tickets £26 per person. Contact Tom 0208 451 2243 or Tim 0208 459 3901.

FAITH IN FOCUS: talks & social events for 20’s & 30’s. Mon 23rd, 7p.m. “Gospel of Life or Culture of Death: Protecting the next Generation” Antonia Tully (SPUC) St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Pl, Victoria

If anyone know the whereabouts of Collete McKeown who was a parishioner here, living in Harlesden Rd, at least until two years ago, Fr Hugh would be grateful to know, for administrative reasons.

Week of 8th October

AT THE BACK OF CHURCH THERE ARE:

CTS Leaflets in wall holder near Church exit, including “Why not women priests?”.

FAITH Magazine: Sept-Oct issue is available, including Delia Smith on ‘Finding time for prayer’ and articles showing the matter and science point to God.

Blue cards to fill in and place in your wallet to increase possibility that you are visited by a priest should you enter hospital unexpectedly.


ST MARY MAGDALEN’S JUNIOR SCHOOL AUCTION NIGHT Friday 20th Oct 8 pm – 1a.m. Corrib’s Rest, Auction, Disco and Nibbles. Items available are even better than last year. Tickets £5 from school.

The UCM would like to thank all those who supported the Friday 30th Macmillan Nurses Coffee Morning. £237.67 was raised. Last Sunday morning’s cake sale raised £261.88. Proceeds will go to our Christmas Charities.
NEXT CHILDREN’S RETREAT Sat 11th Nov 10.30-12 noon Sacristy For any Under-7s

CLERGY HOUSE Office hours are weekdays 10am - 2pm. Actual access to main secretarial office is best attempted on Tuesdays or Fridays, or by appointment made at door or by phone. We are very happy to do any arranged photocopying for parish groups - though please allow a few hours.

Please do take a copy of this newsletter home with you!

PARISH GROUPS LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP

THE JOURNEY IN FAITH GROUP needs a number of Sponsors: practicing Catholics who would like to support other adults who are preparing to become full and practicing members of the Catholic Church, and to attend a number of Sat morning meetings. See Fr Hugh or Breda Roche through Clergy Ho. Please pray that this group may bear fruit for us all.

THE VISITATION GROUP which visits those in need of various types of support time needs more members. Contact Fr Hugh or Pat Doyle.

12 NOON CHOIR would like more members. Rehearsals are Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. Please see one of the priests.

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION forms, will be available from the next weekend of October 14th and 15th - one for Y3 & 4 children, another for Y5+ children. Meetings of parents, child and our coordinator will take place in November.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER

§ Those parishioners wishing to get Fr Hugh to sign application forms should ring Clergy Ho to arrange a brief chat. Child must attend this interview.

§ The diocese has issued a helpful booklet “Choosing a Catholic Secondary School” it is available at www.rcdow.org.uk/education

Convent of Jesus and Mary language College 6th form open eve.s Wed 11th 7:00 p.m.
and (at Cardinal Hinsley High School) Wed 18rth Oct 7:00 pm

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School-For 6th form open eve on 10th Oct @ 6.30pm

PIONEER Total Abstinence Association Annual Rally-Next Sun (15th Oct)., St Agnes Church, Cricklewood, followed by Buffet in St Agnes Centre at 4.00pm, £10

MEDIA MARCH calling for protection for our children from media exploitation, Sat 14th Oct 1:30 p.m. Tothill St SW1. Nearest Tube station: St James’.

FAITH IN FOCUS: talks & social events for 20’s & 30’s. Tues 10th, 7p.m. “Pakistan: Can the Church survive the threat of fundamentalist Islam. John Pontifex St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Pl, Victoria.

The family of the late Michael Brady Junior thank everyone most sincerely for their masses, prayers & support during their recent bereavement. Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Week of 1st October 2006

NEXT SUNDAY: UCM ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE to Aylesford- Sunday 8th Oct. Coach leaves 8:30 am from our Church. Cost £9. More info. from Mrs N Fox on 84596952.

PIONEER Total Abstinence Association Annual Rally- Sun 15th Oct., St Agnes Church, Cricklewood, followed by Social & Buffet in St Agnes Centre at 4.00pm, £10.

ST MARY MAGDALEN’S JUNIOR SCHOOL AUCTION NIGHT Friday 20th Oct 8 pm – 1a.m. Corrib’s Rest, Auction, Disco and Nibbles. Tickets £5 from school.

CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY collection last w/e raised £432.46. Many thanks!


A Day with Mary- Our Lady of Willesden Church, Sat 7th Oct 10.00

FAITH IN FOCUS: talks & social events for 20’s & 30’s. Tues 10th, 7p.m. “Pakistan: Can the Church survive the threat of fundamentalist Islam. John Pontifex St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Pl, Victoria

MARRIED COUPLES are invited to deepen their commitment through an excellent diocesan organized non-residential retreat, Oct. 7th/8th. £80. Tel: 020.7931.6064

VOLUNTARY MUSICIAN required at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Hendon. Tel.: Sylvia Edwards 82023999/5448

Please do take a copy of this newsletter home with you!

PARISH GROUPS LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP

THE JOURNEY IN FAITH GROUP needs a number of Sponsors: practicing Catholics who would like to support other adults who are preparing to become full and practicing members of the Catholic Church, and to attend a number of Sat morning meetings. See Fr Hugh or Breda Roche through Clergy Ho. Please pray that this group may bear fruit for us all.

THE VISITATION GROUP which visits those in need of various types of support time needs more members. Contact Fr Hugh or Pat Doyle.

12 NOON CHOIR would like more members. Rehearsals are Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. Please see one of the priests.

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION forms, for Year 3 children, will be available from the weekend of October 14th and 15th (not this w/e!) . Meeting of parents, child and our coordinator will take place in November.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
§ Those parishioners wishing to get Fr Hugh to sign application forms should ring Clergy Ho to arrange a brief chat for this Tues pm (3rd) or Sat am (7th). Child must attend this interview.

§ The diocese has issued a helpful booklet “Choosing a Catholic Secondary School” it is available at www.rcdow.org.uk/education

Cardinal Hinsley Mathematics & Computing College following excellent OFSTED Open mornings Mon.2nd, Tues 3rd, Wed 4th & Thurs 5th Oct 9.00am-12.00noon

Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College, Crownhill Rd, Willesden, Open mornings Mon 2nd Oct & Fri 6th Oct 9:30 - 12:30

Bishop Douglass School, East Finchley- most improving Barnet school. open mornings Thurs 6th & Fri 7th Oct 10.00am

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School – For 6th form students open evenings on 5th or 10th Oct @ 6.30pm.

Sacred Heart High School- Open mornings 4th Oct from 9.30am to 11.00am.

Next Sunday: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER to uphold the sacredness of human life from conception until natural death- organized by the World Apostolate of Fatima