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.
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