Week of 25th February 2007

TODAY

Ø Cricklewood Homeless – Collection takes place.
Ø On Sale in the Repository- St Patrick’ Day, Mother’s Day & Easter cards
Ø “My Day by Day” daily Mass scripture readings book for Lent available for free from wall holder near porch door
Ø Lenten Bible Alive from newspaper rack
Ø White envelopes for Family Fast Day, on porch table. See below

NEXT WEEKEND: tickets for our St Patrick’s Day dance will be available. See opp.

LENT


FORMAL ACTIVITIES N.B. Also see film trip opposite

· Reflection groups: Tuesdays 7:30 pm Annexe, Wednesdays 7:30 pm, Clergy House, Thursdays 7:00 pm, 44, Exeter Rd. Reflecting on Sunday readings.

· Morning Prayer at 7:45am weekdays, except Wed.s, & 8:15am weekends

· Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Fridays 3 pm – 4 pm.

· Stations of the Cross each Friday evening at 7 pm

INFORMAL ACTIVITIES

-- LENTEN ALMS in the box opposite the Lady Altar towards diocesan causes of local Catholic nursing homes and the Poor in Zimbabwe and South Africa (this is a change).

-- FAMILY FAST DAY on Fri 2nd March in aid of Aid to the Church in Need. See small white envelopes at back of Church, and information on this project on noticeboard to back right of Church, to right of glass Knights board. 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.

-- SPIRITUAL READING check out our new parish library in Annexe & daily Mass scripture reading book available for free from wall holder near porch door.

OTHER PARISH NOTICES FOR THIS WEEK

WORK ON REPAIRING THE LADY CHAPEL WINDOWS, after the storm damage, will take place during the day this Thursday. It has taken a little time to sort out quotes and insurance. Apologies for inconvenience.

MEETING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN YEAR 4 & 5 who are interested in helping to set up some form of club for these youngsters, possibly on a Fri eve, building up upon last term’s Drama Club, Friday 2nd March, 6:15 pm.–7:15 pm Church Annexe.

FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOURS for the intentions of our parish and its groups, will during Lent be replaced by our Lenten devotions. This Fri (2nd March) it will be Stations of the Cross at 7p.m., (there will be a Holy Hour at 3pm) and on Good Friday (6th April) it will be Prayer at the Tomb (8 p.m). Intentions for the following three groups will be read out at this Stations of the Cross: Knights of St. Columba; Magdala Editorial Board; Repository. Rep.s can present an intercession shortly before, If not we will provide one.

PARISH TRIP TO SEE “INTO THE GREAT SILENCE” Well reviewed fly-on-the-wall film watching Carthusian monks in their captivating search for God. Very little dialogue in the 162 minutes! At the Tricycle Theatre, 269 , Kilburn High Rd, Sunday 11th March, 3 p.m. Special price for those booking as part of our parish group by end of next weekend: £5. Please give name and £5 to one of the priests or Clergy House before 5th March. Meet at cinema 2:45 p.m or Church 2:00 pm.

1ST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION – Parents Meeting Tuesday 6th March (Parents only). Next children’s session Thursday 8th March. Extra evening on Thursday 22nd March.

PARISH ST PATRICK’S DAY SOCIAL Friday 23rd March. This was one of our most popular events last year. Food and live music. Tickets available after Masses next w/e.

QUIZ NIGHT-by Friends of St Mary Magdalen Fri 9th March 7.45pm for 8pm in St Mary Magdalen’s School Hall, Linacre Rd, £5 per person, max team of 6.Tickets available on the night. All welcome.

Many thanks for generous support of Little Sisters of the Poor rebuilding project of £1063.00.

Many thanks for your support of our afternoon Tea Dance which made £401 towards our schools.

Week of 19th February 2007

TODAY

Ø It is possible again to sign up for our small Lenten REFLECTION GROUPS by specifying the best time of the week for you on one of the beige cards and returning to back of Church or one of the priests.

Ø Lenten “A Holy Nation” MEDITATION BOOKS and Prayer Cards for daily Lenten meditation, available from newspaper rack, or back of Church

LENT

ASH WEDNESDAY is this Wednesday. For able-bodied adults it is a day of fasting (at most one main meal & two snacks) and abstinence (no meat).

Masses will be celebrated at 9.30am, 12noon and 7pm, and ashes will be blessed & distributed. Please note Ashes can only be distributed at Mass, not at any other time.

FORMAL ACTIVITIES

· Reflection groups: a chance to reflect & share upon the Sunday readings To sign up see above. Groups will use the “Holy Nation” books, see above.

· Communal Morning Prayer at 7:45am on weekdays and 8:15am weekends.

· Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Fridays 3 pm – 4 pm.

· Stations of the Cross each Friday evening at 7 pm

INFORMAL ACTIVITIES

-- 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.

-- FAMILY FAST DAY on Fri 2nd March in aid of Aid to the Church in Need.

-- SPIRITUAL READING check out our new parish library in the Annexe. See front of newletter. Cf. also the ‘Holy Nation’ diocesan daily reflection books.

TALK ON SELF-DENIAL BY Fransican Brother Martin. Faith in Focus Spring talks- Mon 19th Feb at 7pm, St Vincent’s centre, Carlisle Pl, Victoria. Please see poster for future schedule.

CARE FOR THE FAMILY PRODUCTS at www.careforthefamily.org.uk

ØLatest Magazine includes helpful articles on : Postnatal Depression, children’s eating disorders, avoing unfaithfulness; dealing with Alzheimers, Dads finding time for kids.

ØLatest Single Parent Family newsletter includes ‘Talking to Teens about Drugs’
Ø“A rough guide for Dads’: Excellent workshop in Woodford Green 21st March & other places.Tel: 029.2081.0800

Change of date: MEETING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN YEAR 4 & 5 who are interested in helping to set up some form of club for these youngsters, possibly on a Fri eve, building up upon last term’s Drama Club, Friday 2nd March, 6:15 p.m.–7:15 pm Church Annexe.

1ST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION – Parents Meeting Tuesday 6th March (Parents only). Next children’s session Thursday 8th March. Due to recently cancelled session there will be an extra evening on Thursday 22nd March.

NEW SERVERS’ TRAINING for Year Five and above will take place soon after Easter.

NEW PARISH LIBRARY see front of newsletter.

MARRIED COUPLES SEMINAR- Sat 21st & Sun 22nd April, Ealing Abbey. “Celebrate Love”: For couples to enhance their catholic marriage. £80 per couple incl. Sat eve meal. Tel 0207 931 6064 or visit the website www.celebratelove.com.au/uk.

SPUC – Data Entry Clerk required (21 hours per week), Must have very good keyboard skills. Salary approx. £6.50 per hour. Closing date 20th Feb. Please send C.V’s to John Tennant, SPUC, 5-6 St Matthew St, London , SW1P 2JT or call 0207 2225845.

Week of 11th February 2007

TODAY

The Little Sisters of the Poor who run happy homes for the elderly will be making a brief APPEAL after all Masses for the rebuilding of St Anne’s Home, Stoke Newington.

It is possible to sign up for our small Lenten REFLECTION GROUPS by specifying the best time of the week for you on one of the beige cards and returning to back of Church or one of the priests.

At the 10:30 am Mass those children preparing for First Holy Communion will be inscribed into their First Confession preparation.

At the 12 noon Mass an adult parishioner will take par tin a Rite of Welcome in preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Lenten “A Holy Nation” MEDITATION BOOKS and Prayer Cards for daily Lenten meditation, available from newspaper rack, or back of Church.

FEBRUARY EDITION OF MAGDALA the parish magazine is available after Mass. 25p

DURING LENT starts 21st Feb, Ash Wednesday.

· We will be running Reflection groups a chance to reflect & share upon the Sunday readings To sign up see above. Groups will use the “Holy Nation” books, see above.

· Communal Morning Prayer at 7:45am on weekdays and 8:15am weekends.

· There will be a Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Fridays 3 pm – 4 pm.
· There will be Stations of the Cross each Friday evening at 7 pm.

MEETING FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN YEAR 4 & 5 who are interested in helping to set up some form of club for these youngsters, possibly on a Fri eve, building up upon last term’s Drama Club, Thurs 1st March, 6:15 p.m.–7:15 pm Church Annexe.

NEW SERVERS’ TRAINING for Year Five and above will take place soon after Easter.

MARRIED COUPLES SEMINAR- Sat 21st & Sun 22nd April, Ealing Abbey. “Celebrate Love”: For couples to enhance their catholic marriage. £80 per couple incl. Sat eve meal. Tel 0207 931 6064 or visit the website www.celebratelove.com.au/uk

CARE FOR THE FAMILY PRODUCTS at www.careforthefamily.org.uk

Latest Magazine includes helpful articles on : Postnatal Depression, children’s eating disorders, avoing unfaithfulness; dealing with Alzheimers, Dads finding time for kids.

Latest Single Parent Family newsletter includes ‘Talking to Teens about Drugs’.

“A rough guide for Dads’: Excellent workshop in Woodford Green 21st March and other places.Tel: 029.2081.0800

OUR LADY OF LOURDES Mass in the Cathedral with the Cardinal on Saturday 17th February at 3.00pm. Followed by afternoon tea in the Cathedral Hall during which there will be a grand raffle for Diocesan Pilgrimage Funds. All are very welcome. The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year is 22nd -28th July. Details and booking forms available on 0207 349 5606.

TALK ON SELF-DENIAL BY Fransicana Brother Martin. Faith in Focus Spring talks- Mon 19th Feb at 7pm, St Vincent’s centre, Carlisle Pl, Victoria. Please see poster for future schedule.

REFLECTION SESSION St Agnes’, Gillingham Rd, Cricklewood, NW2 15th Feb 7.30pm-9pm

SPUC – Data Entry Clerk required (21 hours per week), Must have very good keyboard skills. Salary approx. £6.50 per hour. Closing date 20th Feb. Please send C.V’s to John Tennant, SPUC, 5-6 St Matthew St, London , SW1P 2JT or call 0207 2225845.

ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL, Ealing- is moving to full Co-education. Girls will be admitted to junior school from Sept 2007 and senior school in Sept 2008. For open Mornings see poster.

Week of 4th Feb 2007

FEBRUARY EDITION OF MAGDALA the parish magazine is available after Mass. 25p

TODAY At the 10:30am, 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. Masses - there will be the Rite of Enrolment for some adults and youngsters preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism and/or confirmation around Easter.


TONIGHT 7:30 pm NEW YOUNG ADULTS GROUP Following our positive meeting last week we will be reflecting about modern Europe with the help of Pope John Paul II and praying with today’s Gospel, followed by a drink. If you are in your twenties (or approaching) come along and meet others.

PREPARING FOR LENT which starts Ash Wednesday 21st Feb.

· NEXT WEEKEND It will be possible to sign up for our small Lenten Reflection groups by specifying the best night of the week for you. These groups will be using excellent new diocesan booklets, using the Sun reading & Church teaching to help us reflect upon the reality of our having been baptized. All are encouraged to use the books “A Holy Nation” for daily Lenten meditation, as well as to join one of the reflection groups – which will meet just five times, during Lent.

· Lenten Meditation Books and Prayer Cards available next weekend.

· We will also be having communal Morning Prayer during Lent, at 7:45am on weekdays and 8:15am weekends.


NEXT WEEKEND The Little Sisters of the Poor who brilliantly run homes for the elderly will be making a brief appeal after all Masses for the rebuilding of St Anne’s Home, Stoke Newington. Not this weekend as stated last week.

This Tuesday: 1ST HOLY COMMUNION PARENTS MEETING. 7;30 pm St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School, Linacre Rd.


NEW SERVERS’ TRAINING for Year Five and above will take place soon after Easter.

The total collected for S.P.U.C. February 2007 £483.30. Many thanks for the donations.

Many thanks for the very generous collection for the Cricklewood Homeless last weekend.


QUIZ NIGHT- 9TH FEB in the Convent of Jesus & Mary. £5 per adult or £30 per table( 6 per table). You must name your group. Tickets can be paid for before or on the night. Bar and dancing after the quiz. Arrive for 7.15pm, start at 7.30pm Sharp.

St Agnes, Gillingham Rd, Cricklewood, NW2- Reflection sessions 8th & 15th Feb 7.30pm-9.00pm.

A Day with Mary – Sat 10th Feb, Holy Ghost & St Stephen, Ashchurch Grove, Shepherds Bush & Sat 17th Feb, , St Francis de Sales, 729 High Rd, Tottenham.

Mass for Catholic Health Care professionals: Sun 11th Feb 5:30- pm Westminster Cathedral, with Bishop Alan Hopes.


A Day with Mary Pilgrimages 2007 – Fatima 12-20 July £535 Twin, £585 single mainly full board, flights etc. Rome 8-16 Sept £695 twin, £775 single mainly full board, flights etc. Please contact Trevor Downs 0208 641 6418.

Specialist School Secretary- the Cardinal Vaughan School, 35 hrs per week, term time only. Closing date 7th Feb 2007. Contact Andrew Bell 0207 603 8478.

The Association of Catholic Women- Living Lent , a day of recollection and prayer. Sat 24th Feb, Social Centre, St James’ Spanish Place, George St, W1H 5RB. There is no charge for the day but donations are welcome.