Week of 1st July 2007

TODAY
SCHOOL BUILDING FUND – We will take up our third collection.
UCM Cake Sale After morning masses Proceeds to Rest Home,Passage Centre & Wed.y Club.
NATIONAL DAY FOR LIFE: see newsletter front and purple insert, and blue leaflet at back.
At backJuly editions of “Bible Alive” (paper rack) & “May Day by Day” (pamphlet rack)

NEXT SUNDAY 12 noon Mass will be in the Donnington Rd Sports Centre Stadium. THERE WILL BE NO MASS IN THE CHURCH AT 12 NOON. Other Masses will take place as normal in the Church, though, v. v. unusually, we hope that the numbers will be down at these others Masses, due to the crowds of people joining us for the 12 noon Mass.

THIS WEEK
MORNING PRAYER continues Mon-Fri(except Wed)7:45pm,Sat&Sun 8:15 pm All welcome
Monday: SEEKERS GROUP 7:30pm for 2 more Mon.s after this, Clergy Ho. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It’s poss. to join in on this at any stage.
Tuesday: LAST of PILOT: PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe.
Thursday: Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet in the Annexe on Thursday 5th July at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick.
Friday: First Friday Holy Hour 7 p.m for the intentions of our parish, particularly for a deeper awareness of the dignity and destiny of human beings. We also invite specific intentions from representatives of our 12 noon choir, our children’s liturgy team and our Guild of St Stephen (Altar Servers).

OUR YOUTH CLUB will hold an open night on Tuesday 10th July 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m, in the Infant Convent with entertainment and objects for sale in aid of South African orph-ans, with whom Mrs Liz John, recently retired from the Infant Convent, worked last yr

LATEST GREAT PUBLICATIONS FROM CARE FOR THE FAMILY
TEENAGERS: WHAT EVERY PARENT HAS TO KNOW: very well reviewed, from the magnificent author Rob Parsons. Available in our Repository £7.99
LATEST SINGLE PARENT FAMILY newsletter. On bottom shelf of our parish library in the annexe. Single parents can get above book half-price at (029) 2081.0800


YOUTH SUMMER TRIPS WITH FR HUGH AND A PASTORAL ASSISTANT
11-15 YR OLDS Mon 6th August - Thursday 9th 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.
15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 30th July – Friday 3rd August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey.


Next Saturday (7th) 6:30 pm Mass
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR NIMAL
(who returns to Sri Lanka on Monday for the summer to celebrate his 25 yrs of priesthood )
AND AU REVOIR TO CHRIS HACK (after his discernement year with us).
Wine and nibbles afterwards in our annexe and garden.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: We will have an Advent Parish mission here the week of 8th December onwards, led by the dynamic St Patrick’s Evangelizartion community from Ireland – including ex-gangster John Pridmore

The new Toddler’s Group wishes to thanks all those who have supported, particularly by donating toys.
Zebra Crossing: Sarah Teather MP, Cllr Snedddon and Cllr Anwar inform us that, following the petition many of us signed the Council have agreed to fund a crossing across Harlesden Rd near the church at a site to be determined.

Week of 24th June 2007

TODAY
• Cricklewood Homeless Collection- of non-perishable goods after all Masses.
• At 10:30 Mass Medals will be given to some servers who have been serving for >1 yr.
• At Sat eve & 10:30 Masses some of our new servers will begin serving at Mass
• At the Sat eve Mass Jack and Moira Doyle will renew their wedding vows.
• Sinhalese Mass at 5:00 pm.
NEXT SUNDAY
SCHOOL BUILDING FUND – We will take up our third collection.
DAY FOR LIFE “Blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Defending the most hunted in our country and the most innocent. See blue leaflets at the back.
UCM Cake Sale After morning masses. All proceeds to Rest Home,The Passage Centre and Wednesday Club.

N.B. On Sunday 8th July 12 noon Mass will be in the Donnington Rd Sports Centre Stadium. THERE WILL BE NO MASS IN THE CHURCH AT 12 NOON. Other Masses will take place as normal in the Church, though, v. v. unusually, we hope that the numbers will be down at these others Masses, due to the crowds of people joining us for the 12 noon Mass.

NEW GROUPS in their third week this week
Monday: SEEKERS GROUP 7:30pm for 3 more Mon.s after this, Clergy Ho. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It’s poss. to join in on this at any stage.
Tuesday: PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe. Just one more after this one.
Thursday: LAST Y4/Y5 YOUTH CLUB 6:00 – 7:30 pm Jesus and Mary Infant Convent.

UCM. North Area Meeting Wed. 27th June in Our Lady of Willesden Church, Harlesden, 7.30pm. No meeting in annexe
OUR YOUTH CLUB will hold an open night on Tuesday 10th July 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m, in the Infant Convent with entertainment and objects for sale in aid of South African orph-ans, with whom Mrs Liz John, recently retired from the Infant Convent, worked last yr

YOUTH SUMMER TRIPS WITH FR HUGH AND A PASTORAL ASSISTANT
11-15 YR OLDS Mon 6th August - Thursday 9th 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.
15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 30th July – Friday 3rd August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey.

The Willesden Green Pioneer Association would like to thank all who supported their annual social on Fri 11th May at Dollis Hill social club. Our parish special Needs group was presented with a cheque for £1100.00

Saturday 7th July 6:30 pm Mass
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR NIMAL (who is to celebrate 25 yrs of priesthood in July) AND AU REVOIR TO CHRIS HACK (after his discernement year with us).
Wine and nibbles afterwards in our annexe and garden.

PARISH FEAST & FAMILY DAY: Sunday 8th July 12 - 4
In the new stadium of the new Donnington Rd Sports Centre, starting with Mass
Bring your picnic/beach chairs/blankets – enjoy the sun!
Including:
 Junior Fun Run: one lap of the stadium (U-10’s: Parents/guardians also
encouraged: e.g. pushing buggies)
 Senior one mile Fun Run (four laps of the stadium)
 Tuck and Tea shop.
 Bouncy Castle, Netball, Long Jump, Hop, Skip&Jump, Egg&Spoon Race, Football
Changing facilities and lockers are available. Access to stadium through main entrance

Allow plenty of time for parking – surrounding roads can be very busy at this time.
FREE ENTRY ALL DAY - All other proceeds to the British Heart Foundation.

IF YOU CAN SPARE ANY TIME DURING THE DAY TO HELP FOR A PERIOD SEE FR HUGH OR CONTACT JOHN O’SULLIVAN (020.8452 4042)

Any Gazebos (especially pop-up) also gratefully received on the day

HOLY MASS Q/As (9): THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

What is the Eucharistic Prayer?

The Eucharistic Prayer begins after the Preface and the Sanctus. This is the most important part of the Mass and it is during the Eucharistic Prayer that Christ becomes present to us during the Mass. It is truly the centre and summit of the celebration of the Mass. The Eucharistic Prayer is also know as the Canon of the Mass. “Canon” means “rule” or “norm” and the Canon of the Mass is the “firm rule according to which the Sacrifice of the New Testament is to be celebrated” (Pope Benedict XIV, 18th Century).

The Eucharistic Prayer begins with the Preface (discussed last week) and ends at “Through him, with him, in him...” which the Priest should always says on his own. The people never join in this, but always respond “Amen”.

Why does the particular Eucharistic Prayer used at Mass change?

The traditional Eucharistic Prayer of the Roman Catholic Church was in constant use, almost without being changed, for at least 1500 years. It is also know as the “Roman Canon.” This became Eucharistic Prayer I at the renewal of the Liturgy in the 1970’s, when several new prayers were approved. Though there are now some 13 approved Eucharistic prayers, only those numbered I-IV are commonly used.

The third Eucharistic prayer has strong overtones of the liturgy of St John Chrysostom of the fourth century AD. The fourth Eucharistic Prayer is a most beautifully rendered synopsis in all essentials of the Greek liturgy of St Basil, also of the fourth century. Among other things these prayers strongly link the liturgy upon our altars to the liturgy of Eternal Life which is envisioned in the book of the “Revelations” of St. John.

The priest usually chooses one of the four main Eucharistic Prayers according to the readings, the season or feast.

Next instalment: the structure of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Week of 17th June

TODAY

• Medals will be given to some servers who have been serving for more than one year (&, for some of those who serve at the 10:30 Mass next weekend
• Some of our new servers will begin serving at Mass (and, for some of those who will be serving at the Sat Eve and 10:30 Masses, the following two Sundays)
• There will be 4:00 pm an extra Mass in the Goan language.

Next Sunday: There will be Sinhalese Mass at 5:00 pm. At the Sat eve Mass Jack and Moira Doyle will renew their wedding vows.

NEW GROUPS in their second week.
Monday: SEEKERS GROUP 7:30 pm for six Mondays., Clergy House. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is possible to join in on this at any stage. Do you have a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested to pop into this?
Tuesday: PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe. Just two more after this one.
Thursday: Y4/Y5 YOUTH CLUB 6:00 – 7:30 pm Jesus and Mary infant convent. Just one more after this one.

Children’s Retreat next Saturday (23rd) Under-8’s 10:30 -12 noon Sacristy

Post-Confirmation Youth Group goes to Hertford (small, bustling Market town, site of seventh Century synod) Saturday 30th June 10 am – 6 p.m

SCHOOL’S BUILDING FUND Many for participation in our first two collections. The first, in May, collected £1953.00
Reports from our various parish groups, recently submitted to our parish forum are on the noticeboard to the side of the glass Knight’s noticeboard.

YOUTH SUMMER TRIPS WITH FR HUGH AND A PASTORAL ASSISTANT
11-15 YR OLDS Mon 6th August - Thursday 9th 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.
15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 30th July – Friday 3rd August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey.

As ever please do take this newsletter home with you.

Saturday 7th July 6:30 pm Mass
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR NIMAL (who is to celebrate 25 yrs of priesthood in July) AND AU REVOIR TO CHRIS HACK (who, after his year with us as Pastoral Assistant, starts at Allen Hall seminary in September).
Wine and nibbles afterwards in our garden, weather permitting

PARISH FEAST & FAMILY DAY: Sunday 8th July, In the new stadium of the new Donnington Rd Sports Centre, starting with 12 noon Mass at the stadium, including games etc., ending at 4 pm at the latest. We hope all parishioners of all ages will come!
VOLUNTEERS needed to help run numerous particular aspects of this event. Names to Fr Hugh please

STATUES IN THE GROTTO are newly painted. If anyone would like to help with replanting around it please contact Martin Plunkett through Clergy House

College Arms Project Cahirciveen- New development for immigrants and elderly. All applications welcome. Call 00353 66 94 72779 for more details.

Week of 10th June 2007

TODAY

-- For the second time we take up our monthly SCHOOLS’ FUND collection

-- MAGDALA the June edition of the parish magazine is available with articles of the parish Confirmation course, concert and echoes catechists course.

-- At Back:June Bible Alive £1.95,with papers & My Day by Day; £1.75,with pamphlets
Also at Wonersh seminary, Surrey, our own Michael Jarmulowicz, who is preparing to become a permanent deacon, is being instituted as a lector (official reader). Please pray for him

NEXT SUNDAY IS CORPUS CHRISTI moved this year from its normal Thursday.

NEXT SUNDAY Medals will be given to all servers who have been serving for more than one year

NEXT SUNDAY CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION 3pm
from Cardinal Hinsley School, Harlesden Rd
This year is the first time the British church has celebrated this Feast on a Sunday. The Bishops are very keen for parishioner to take part fully. Please do come along.

PARISH GROUPS WITH THEIR BANNERS are encouraged to come.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN are invited to come dressed up to process at the front, with those from other parishes.

SINGERS willing and able to take part in the procession are invited to a practice here this Monday (4th) 8:00 p.m.

SERVERS Please sign up on sacristy noticeboard.

Thursday 8 pm: Padre Pio Group Padre Pio’s mitten will be present and Mass will celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel.

Saturday 2:30 pm Confirmation Reunion for the teenagers who received this Sacrament in April. We start in the Church and then go up to the sports centre grounds

PUBLIC PRAYER OUTSIDE OF THE MASS THIS WEEK
MORNING PRAYER Mon-Fri 7:45 am, Sat & Sun 8:15 am; Divine Mercy Holy Hour Friday 3pm.

NEW GROUPS STARTING SOON

SEEKERS GROUP Monday 11th June 7:30 pm for six Mondays. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is possible to join in on this at any stage. Do you have a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested to pop into this?

PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe

Y4/Y5 YOUTH CLUB membership is now full. We have a reserved list. First Thursday evening is 14th June in Junior School hall.


As ever please do take the newsletter home with you.

PARISH FEAST & FAMILY DAY: Sunday 8th July, In the new stadium of the new Donnington Rd Sports Centre, starting with 12 noon Mass at the stadium, including games etc., ending at 4 pm at the latest. We hope all parishioners of all ages will come!
VOLUNTEERS needed to help run numerous particular aspects of this event. Names to Fr Hugh please.

Spirit in the City- Thurs Sat 7th -9th June hosted by the West End Churches – a wide range London Catholic groups are leading various activities around Leicesater square & Soho areas. See blue Leaflet.

The Lord’s Prayer- Ealing Abbey, Parish of St Benedict. Six sessions, Tuesday nights cost £8, commencing Tuesday 5th June at 7.30pm. See Fr Hugh & leaflets for more information.

Evangelisation & Ministry for the Family & Parish- An excellent course to certificate or diploma . Please contact Edmund Adamus 0207 798 9363.

Week of the 3rd June 2007

TODAY
-- For the second time we take up our monthly SCHOOLS’ FUND collection
-- MAGDALA the June edition of the parish magazine is available with articles of the parish Confirmation course, concert and echoes catechists course.
-- At Back:June Bible Alive £1.95,with papers & My Day by Day; £1.75,with pamphlets
Also at Wonersh seminary, Surrey, our own Michael Jarmulowicz, who is preparing to become a permanent deacon, is being instituted as a lector (official reader). Please pray for him

NEXT SUNDAY IS CORPUS CHRISTI moved this year from its normal Thursday.
NEXT SUNDAY Medals will be given to all servers who have been serving for more than one year
NEXT SUNDAY CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION 3pm
from Cardinal Hinsley School, Harlesden Rd
This year is the first time the British church has celebrated this Feast on a Sunday. The Bishops are very keen for parishioner to take part fully. Please do come along.
PARISH GROUPS WITH THEIR BANNERS are encouraged to come.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN are invited to come dressed up to process at the front, with those from other parishes.
SINGERS willing and able to take part in the procession are invited to a practice here this Monday (4th) 8:00 p.m.
SERVERS Please sign up on sacristy noticeboard.

Thursday 8 pm: Padre Pio Group Padre Pio’s mitten will be present and Mass will celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel.
Saturday 2:30 pm Confirmation Reunion for the teenagers who received this Sacrament in April. We start in the Church and then go up to the sports centre grounds

PUBLIC PRAYER OUTSIDE OF THE MASS THIS WEEK
MORNING PRAYER Mon-Fri 7:45 am, Sat & Sun 8:15 am; Divine Mercy Holy Hour Friday 3pm.

NEW GROUPS STARTING SOON
SEEKERS GROUP Monday 11th June 7:30 pm for six Mondays. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is possible to join in on this at any stage. Do you have a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested to pop into this?
PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe
Y4/Y5 YOUTH CLUB membership is now full. We have a reserved list. First Thursday evening is 14th June in Junior School hall.


As ever please do take the newsletter home with you.

PARISH FEAST & FAMILY DAY: Sunday 8th July, In the new stadium of the new Donnington Rd Sports Centre, starting with 12 noon Mass at the stadium, including games etc., ending at 4 pm at the latest. We hope all parishioners of all ages will come!
VOLUNTEERS needed to help run numerous particular aspects of this event. Names to Fr Hugh please

Spirit in the City- Thurs Sat 7th -9th June hosted by the West End Churches – a wide range London Catholic groups are leading various activities around Leicesater square & Soho areas. See blue Leaflet.
The Lord’s Prayer- Ealing Abbey, Parish of St Benedict. Six sessions, Tuesday nights cost £8, commencing Tuesday 5th June at 7.30pm. See Fr Hugh & leaflets for more information
Evangelisation & Ministry for the Family & Parish- An excellent course to certificate or diploma . Please contact Edmund Adamus 0207 798 9363

Week of 27th May 2007

TODAY
-- We take up our monthly Cricklewood homeless collection. Also we have an extra Sunday mass in the Sinhalese language at 5pm
-- At Back:June Bible Alive £1.95,with papers &My Day by Day; £1.75,with pamphlets

We are very pleased that the following will receive their First Holy Communion at their normal Sunday Mass this weekend:
Sat 6:30 (vigil) Jonathan Kanangila; 12 Noon Chinoso Akagbosu , Dennis and Stevie Ward. Dennis will also be baptized.

THE 10:30 MASS again has a special childrens’ Liturgy of the Word.in the sacristy

Please remember that at all Masses the annexe is usually available for any families with toddlers who might be participating a bit ‘too much’. There is a speaker in there relaying the Mass.


NEXT SUNDAY: For the second time we take up our monthly Schools’ Fund collection
Also next Sunday, at Wonersh seminary, Surrey our own Michael Jarmulowicz, who is prepar-ing to become a permanent deacon, will be instituted as a lector (official reader). Please pray for him

Tomorrow: 11-15 YR OLDS: FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Monday 9:15 am – 7:00 pm

PUBLIC PRAYER OUTSIDE OF THE MASS THIS WEEK

MORNING PRAYER Only Tues & Fri 7:45 am, Sat & Sun 8:15 am.
Divine Mercy Devotion Friday 3pm
FIRST FRIDAY GROUP LEADERS HOLY HOUR 7pm
This month we will be praying for the Special Needs Group, our website apostolate and the 10:30 am Choir. These groups are encouraged to submit a bidding prayer.

NEW GROUPS STARTING IN JUNESEEKERS GROUP Monday 11th June 7:30 pm for six Mondays. This is for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is possible to join in on this at any stage. Do you have a family member, friend or colleague who might be interested to pop into this?
Y4/Y5 YOUTH CLUB membership is now full. We have a reserved list. First Thursday evening is 14th June in Junior School hall.
PARISH TODDLERS’ Group for U-5’s with parents/carers, to be piloted for four Tuesdays from 12 June, 10 am -12 noon, church Annexe



Padre Pio Group- Thurs 7th June – Padre Pio’s mitten will be present and Mass will held in Our Lady’s Chapel.


CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Sun 10th June 3pm
from Cardinal Hinsley School, Harlesden Rd
This year is the first time the British church has celebrated this Feast on a Sunday. The Bishops are very keen for parishioner to take part fully. Please do come along.
PARISH GROUPS WITH THEIR BANNERS are encouraged to come.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN are invited to come dressed up to process at the front, with those from other parishes.
SINGERS willing and able to take part in the procession are invited to a practice here on Monday 4th June, 8:00 p.m.
SERVERS Please sign up on sacristy noticeboard.

PARISH FEAST & FAMILY DAY: Sunday 8th July, In the new stadium of the new Donnington Rd Sports Centre, starting with 12 noon Mass at the stadium, including games etc., ending at 4 pm at the latest. We hope all parishioners of all ages will come!
VOLUNTEERS needed to help run numerous particular aspects of this event. Names to Fr Hugh please