Week of 28th October 2007

CHURCH HEATING: It is necessary to place a new flue in. This will take a few weeks. Thanks for your continuing patience.

TODAY

Cricklewood Homeless collection for non-perishable foods.
Chris Hack If you would like to speed Chris on his way into seminary training, please put a donation put it in one of the small white envelopes in porch, leaving it blank or putting his name on it, and place in normal collections or give back to give to one of the priests today please.


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

 Light blue Open Letter from Cardinal Cormac to British People on 40th anniv.y of Abortion Act

 Small white envelopes which can be used to give monies towards Chris Hack, today please (in normal collection or to one of the priests). See below.

 November Bible alive mag.s and My Day by Day booklets

NEW CTS PAMPHLETS in pamphlet rack: e.g. bottom row on preparing for Advent & Christmas



1ST COMMUNION ENROLMENT 2008

Parents of children in Year Three or above who would like them to receive First Holy communion in 2008 should now contact Clergy Ho to arrange for a November family meeting with Mrs Celia Edwards our coordinator. Forms at back. Off-white for Year 3 and 4, orange for Year 5 and above

Session for those at Non-Catholic Schools- starts this Tuesday (30th) 5pm Clergy Ho


THIS WEEK
THURSDAY - THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics are required to come to Mass, except for a grave reason. Masses Wed eve 6:30 p.m. (Vigil), Thurs 9:30 am (with Junior School), 12 noon, 6:30pm

Thursday 8:00 pm WANT LESS STRESS? First of a monthly retreat evening looking at how to use meditation exercises to live a more peaceful life. New start time of 8pm.

Padre Pio Group – Will not meet this week.

Friday: All Souls Day FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR: 6:40 pm for 7pm. All encouraged to come. This month we pray especially for the First Holy Communion group, the Confirmation group and the Post-Confirmation Youth Group. 6:40pm: For Catechists & others: 20 min meditation by Fr H.

Saturday: POST-CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP (Y9-13) Next Sat: Social at the Infant convent chapel in Park Ave. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm ish. Lifts home available


COMING UP IN NOVEMBER

Next w/e: We will take up the monthly Schools Building Fund
Next w/e Blessings of the Graves: Milespit Hill Sat 3rd 2.30pm, Willesden Sun 4th Nov 2.00pm
Kensal Green Sun 4th Nov 2.00pm (gather in the chapel of St Mary’s) Hendon Sun 4th Nov 2.30pm


Fri 9th 7:30 pm BETHANY MASS- For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All parishioners very welcome.

Tues 13th (or Thurs 6th Dec) 7 pm – 8:15 pm. Child Protection Evening. -for all with respons-ibility over children in our parish, who must attend this evening, OR the one on Thurs 6th Dec,7pm.

Sat 17th 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm & monthly thereafter for five months (3rd Sat.s).
“Five Golden Threads of the Catechism” Following success of “Echoes” course Mrs.Celia Edwards & Dr Michael Jarmulowicz will be presenting this complimentary course. All welcome

Sat 17th KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA Dinner/Dance-Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd NW6. 5-course meal of Christmas fare, dancing to midnight. £26/person. Tickets: call Michael 8451 3103
Wed 28th Wednesday club Christmas Bazaare 2.00pm, Kings Hall, Harlesden Rd All welcome.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR MARRIAGE, with Cardinal at Cathedral – Sat 10th May 08, 3pm Those with 10th, 25th,30th, 40th, 50th & 60th+ anniversaries in 2008:please tell Clergy Ho by Dec 1st.

Week of 21st October 2007

CHURCH HEATING (or lack of) this is having an emergency overhaul. Thanks for the patience


AT THE BACK

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.

 Small white envelopes which can be used to give monies towards Chris Hack this w/e or next w/e (in normal collection or to one of the priests). See below.

 Blue Cards for signing up for “Sharing his Life” reflection groups which started well last week


Next weekend: Cricklewood Homeless collection for non-perishable foods.

Chris Hack, who was among us for more than a year has now (finally) started at Allen Hall seminary. If you would like to speed him on his way through a donation please put it in one of the small white envelopes in porch, leaving it blank or putting his name on it, and place in normal collections or give back to give to one of the priests, by the end of next weekend

NEW CTS PAMPHLETS in pamphlet rack: e.g. bottom row on preparing for Advent & Christmas, third row pocket versions of parts of the New Testament: & “Message of Walsingham” etc.

ANNEXE LIBRARY: NEW BOOKS including in the parenting section, three brand new books: “Mothering: A spiritual and practical approach”, “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” and a “A Year Book of Seasons and Celebrations”. Also on bottom shelf some excellent books for children.

N.B. Children making more noise than their fair share can be taken in there (i.e.: the Annexe), where they can see the books and adults can listen to the Mass.


1ST COMMUNION ENROLMENT 2008Parents of children in Year Three or above who would like them to receive First Holy communion in 2008 should now contact Clergy Ho to arrange for a November family meeting with Mrs Celia Edwards our coordinator. Forms at back. Off-white for Year 3 and 4, orange for Year 5 and above


Those of the above who are attending Non-Catholic Schools- Please contact Clergy Ho with contact details to enrol in a 6 week course commencing on Tues 30th Oct at 5.00pm. The child would then join the main programme in January.


MORNING PRAYER in church: Mon.s-Fri.s (except Wed.s) 7:45 am, Sat & Sun 8:15

AUTUMN REFLECTION GROUPS reflecting upon the Pope’s recent letter of the Mass will continue this Tues or Wed eve.s for 5 more wks. It is still possible to sign up on blue cards.

POST-CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP (Y9-13) Next Sat visiting. Social at the Infant convent chapel in Park Ave. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm ish will now be following Sat (3rd Nov)

RETREAT DAY FOR LEADERS : Next Sat. 27th) 10am-4 Still places available for this inspiring day. Let Fr Hugh know if you’d like to come, with the v. insightful director of Birmingham’s Maryvale.

TODDLERS GROUP AND YOUTH CLUBS have NO MEETING during this week (half-term)

6th Form Open Evening: St Gregory’s, Kenton - Thurs 8th Nov 6.45pm-9

The Catholic Children’s Society Collection last weekend raised £363.00. Many thanks

Envelope containing money- found in Our Lady’s Chapel . Please contact Clergy House.


NOVEMBER EVENTS
Thursday 1st 7:30 pm WANT LESS STRESS? First of a monthly retreat evening looking at how to use meditation exercises to live a more peaceful life. See posters and more info next wk

Friday 2nd: All Souls Day First Friday Holy Hour: 6:40 pm for 7pm. All encouraged to come. This month we pray especially for the First Holy Communion group, the Confirmation group and the Post-Confirmation Youth Group. Catechists and others are invited to a twenty minute mediation just before by Fr Hugh, in the annexe, i.e. 6:40 pm.

Tues 13th (or Thurs 6th Dec) 7 pm – 8:15 pm. Child Protection Evening. -for all with respons-ibility over children in our parish, who must attend this evening, OR the one on Thurs 6th Dec,7pm.

Saturday 17th 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm & monthly thereafter for five months (3rd Sat.s).
“Five Golden Threads of the Catechism” Following success of “Echoes” course Mrs.Celia Edwards & Dr Michael Jarmulowicz will be presenting this complimentary course. All welcome.

Saturday 17th KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA Dinner & Dance. at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd NW6. A 5-course meal of Christmas fare, dancing to midnight. £26.00 per person. For tickets call Michael 0208-451 3103 or Tom 0208 451 2243 or see anyone in KSC.


MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY, with Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor, Westminster Cathedral – Saturday 10th May 2008 at 3.00 pm
The Cardinal invites all couples in the Diocese who have their 10th, 25th,30th, 40th, 50th & 60th+ anniversary in 2008. Contact details to of those who qualify to Clergy Ho by December 1st.

Week of 14th October 2007

TODAY
We have our annual collection for the Catholic Children’s Society see poster on porch wall.

NEW PARISHIONERS, especially those who have joined our community in the last two yrs are invited for a coffee after the 10:30 am Mass (i.e. 11:15)

AT THE BACK
 Blue Cards for signing up for “Sharing his Life” reflection groups which start this week.

 “Sharing His Life” diocesan reflection books – green&white for daily reflection starting today Oct, and for use in reflection groups (see below). Price £1 from newspaper rack.

 Red leaflets explaining the recent child Protection Church Cumberledge report.


ANNEXE LIBRARY: NEW BOOKS including in the parenting section, three brand new books, one for mothers, one for fathers and on family activities for the liturgical year. Also on bottom shelf some excellent books for children.
N.B. Children making more noise than their fair share can be taken in there, where they can see the books and adults can listen to the Mass.

1ST COMMUNION ENROLMENT 2008Parents of children in Year Three or above who would like them to receive First Holy communion in 2008 should now contact Clergy Ho to arrange for a family meeting with Mrs Celia Edwards our coordinator. Forms for this can collected from back. For those in Year 3 and 4 forms are light yellow with a white letter on top. For those in Year 5 and above (“post-Year 4”) forms are orange.


Those of the above who are attending Non-Catholic Schools- Please contact Clergy Ho with contact details to enrol in a 6 week course commencing on Tues 30th Oct at 5.00pm. The child would then join the main programme in January.


SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER Sept 08: DEADLINE THIS TUESDAY
The last interview session for schools in local boroughs is THIS TUESDAY. It will not be possible to sign forms after this. Please phone for a slot.

COMING UP

MORNING PRAYER in church: Mon.s-Fri.s (except Wed.s) 7:45 am, Sat & Sun 8:15.

AUTUMN REFLECTION GROUPS reflecting upon the Pope’s recent letter of the Mass will start this Tues or Wed eve.s for 6 wks. It is still possible to sign up on blue cards.

POST-CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP (Y9-13) This Sat (20th) will be a social, relaxing at the Infant convent chapel in Park Ave. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm ish. Lifts home available.

RETREAT DAY FOR LEADERS : 27th October Still places available for this inspiring and important day. Let Fr Hugh know if you’d like to come, with the v. insightful director of Birmingham’s Maryvale.

6TH FORM OPEN EVENINGS
Convent of Jesus & Mary College Wed 17th Oct 7.00pm; St Gregory’s - Thurs 8th Nov 6.45pm-9


WEDNESDAY CLUB for a couple of hours midday time together for those who are 50+, would welcome new members. Please contact Clergy House.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

LOSING STRESS? On 1st Thurs of month, from 1st Nov, 7:30 pm we hope to have a retreat eve. looking at how to use meditation exercises to live a more peaceful life. More info next wk.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Catholic Church is committed to providing a safe environment for children & vulnerable adults. We are entitled to have that peace of mind in knowing they are cared for and loved by the Christian community. To this end, on behalf o the diocese, Baroness Cumberledge has now produced a review report. See red leaflet summary at back.

LEADERS: There will be an important information evening for all working with children and vulnerable adults in the parish on Tuesday 13th November at 7pm or Thursday 6th December.

PARISH COURSE: “Five Golden Threads of the Catechism”. An excellent course explaining the key strands of our Catholic Faith, here in the parish, third Saturday of the month, 2pm -3:30, open to all, but especially important for those in our parish giving or hoping to give Catechesis. Dates are: 17 Nov; 15 Dec; 19 Jan; 16 Feb; 15 March.

KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA Dinner & Dance. This popular event takes place 17th Nov at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd NW6. A 5-course meal of Christmas fare, dancing to midnight. £26.00 per person. For tickets call Michael 0208-451 3103 or Tom 0208 451 2243 or see anyone in KSC.


Race Night The great fun recent Race Night raised almost £3,000. A big thank you to all who sponsored horses, bought them or placed bets on the night-& to the Rising Sun Manager.

Many thanks to children in St Mary Magdalen’s Junior school who fasted from their Ice Pops on Harvest Fast day and donated the cost towards the people of Zimbabwe. £46.90 raised.

Mellie Mulvihill and family wish to thank all who attended John’s funeral. Thanks to all who supported the McMillan Fund that raised £792.00. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Week of 7th October 2007

This weekend: The Schools’ Building fund will be collected after all Masses.

We are also collecting in the green Harvest fast day envelopes, in aid of Zimbabwean people.

Next weekend: annual collection for the Catholic Children’s Society see poster at the back


AT THE BACK
 Blue Cards for signing up for “Sharing his Life” reflection groups

 “Sharing His Life” diocesan reflection books – green&white for daily reflection starting 14th Oct, and for use in reflection groups. Price £1 (see below) from newspaper rack.

 Harvest Fast Day envelopes (green and white) for money saved on this Friday’s fast Day – in aid of the most vulnerable people in Zimbabwe during their current crisis.

 Red leaflets explaining the recent child Protection Church Cumberledge report.

 ‘My Day By Day’ daily mass reading books for October from newspaper rack

 Bible Alive daily meditations for October available from newspaper rack.

 Pilgrimage programmes for those who have signed up for next Sat. Spaces still available

NEXT WEEKEND
Sat 13th PARISH DAY PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM Coach leaves 7:30 am sharp. There is an envelope at the back for those who have signed up with the programme on. Places still available. Fr Hugh is leading this. Cost £21/person (inc. travel, entry to Abbey grounds & a hot meal) U-16 yr olds £10. Please let us know this w/e.
Sun14th NEW PARISHIONERS, especially those who have joined our community in the last two yrs are invited for a coffee after the 10:30 am (i.e. 11:15) – see front.


MORNING PRAYER is happening in church:Mon.s,Tue.s, Thurs, Fri.s 7:45 am, Sat&Sun 8:15

AUTUMN REFLECTION GROUPS using diocesan books reflecting upon the Pope’s recent letter of the Mass will be starting NEXT week (beginning 14th Oct) , for six weeks. Today it is still possible to sign up for one particular evening. Green books available (see above).

POST-CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP (Y9-13) No meeting next wk, - (come to Walsingham for £10 with Fr H&Martin, see above) Sat 20th October will be a social, relaxing at the Infant convent chapel in Park Ave. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm ish. Lifts home available.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS, READERS, CATECHISTS, GROUP LEADERS are warmly invited and encouraged to join a specially organized retreat day for our parish leaders with the v. insightful director of Birmingham’s Maryvale Institute on Sat 27th October at Ealing Abbey.

FLOWER ARRANGING: would anyone like to help Zeny, who arranges the church flowers on a bi-weekly basis? Please inform Clergy Ho. Some training available.

USERS OF THE FORECOURT Please lock the chain after use. Thank you. Anyone with a need for the key please apply in writing to Clergy Ho.

CHILD PROTECTION: There will be an important information evening for all working with children and vulnerable adults in the parish on Tuesday 13th November at 7pm.

Knights of Saint Columba Dinner & Dance. This popular event takes place 17th Nov at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd NW6. A 5-course meal of Christmas fare, dancing to midnight. £26.00 per person. For tickets call Michael 0208-451 3103 or Tom 0208 451 2243 or see anyone in KSC.

DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE NEEDING A LITTLE HELP? Some of our older teenagers are prepared to do specific tasks on some Saturday afternoons, such as shopping, lawn-mowing, tidying, reading etc. where such help is really needed. All would be under the direction of Fr Hugh Please apply with full details through Clergy Ho.

PARISH CATECHISM COURSE: We are pleased to announce a quality “Five Golden Threads” course explaining the key strands of our Catholic Faith, here in the parish, third Saturday of the month, 2pm -3:30, open to all, but especially important for those in our parish giving or hoping to give Catechesis. Dates are: 17 Nov; 15 Dec; 19 Jan; 16 Feb; 15 March.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
Parents should now phone Clergy Ho. THIS WEEK between 10 and 2 on a weekday, for a very brief interview for parent and child. The last interview session will be Tuesday 16th October. This will be the last time Fr Hugh will be available. It will not be possible to sign forms after this.

Week of 30th September 2007

AT THE BACK
 Race Night tickets for this Friday 8:30, on sale outside –see below

 Blue Cards for signing up for “Sharing his Life” reflection groups

 “Sharing His Life” diocesan reflection books – green&white for daily reflection starting 14th Oct, and for use in reflection groups. Price £1 (see below) from newspaper rack.

 Seekers Group: Green A5 sheets(in porch) to give to a non-RC you think might be interested in learning about our faith, in a non-pressurized environment. See “Seekers group” below.

 Harvest Fast Day envelopes (green and white) for money saved on this Friday’s fast Day – in aid of the most vulnerable people in Zimbabwe during their current crisis.

 ‘My Day By Day’ daily mass reading books for October from newspaper rack

 Bible Alive daily meditations for October available from newspaper rack.

 Secondary School Open Days/Evenings - see blue A4 sheet (v.2). N.B Closing date: 16th.


This weekend: Cricklewood Homeless Monthly Collection- non perishable food.

Next weekend: The Schools’ Building fund will be collected next weekend after all Masses.


THIS WEEKEND
Friday is Harvest Fast Day. We are doing an emergency collection of monies saved by fasting on this day for the needy in Zimbabwe where food supplies are running short and a poor harvest is forecast. One in three are expected to be without food by March.

Friday: World Children’s Holy hour with papal Apostolic Blessing 7 pm, Church

Friday: Race Night 8:30 pm at our local RISING SUN pub in aid of the Schools’ Fund. Tickets available today.

Saturday: Seekers Group begins: 2pm for those wanting to learn about Catholicism without any commitment. Clergy Ho for 6 Sat.s. Please take one of the green A5 leaflets from the back to pop through someone’s letterbox.

Saturday: 6:30 Mass will involve our Special Needs group & residents from local homes.


AUTUMN REFLECTION GROUPS using diocesan books reflecting upon the Pope’s recent letter of the Mass will be starting week beginning 14th Oct , for six weeks. Today it is possible to sign up for one particular evening. Green books available from today (see above.

CHILDREN AT NON-RC SCHOOLS who have not received their First Holy Communion, and are in Year 2 (or equivalent) or above need to have parents contact Clergy House.

CHILD PROTECTION: There will be an important information evening for all working with children and vulnerable adults in the parish on Tuesday 13th November at 7pm.


OTHER ONE-OFF EVENTS IN OCTOBER

Sat 13th PARISH DAY PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM cost £21/person (inc. travel, entry to Abbey grounds & a hot meal) U-16 yr olds £10. Please let us know this w/e if interested.

Sun14th NEW PARISHIONERS, especially those who have joined our community in the last two yrs are invited for a coffee after the 10:30 am (i.e. 11:15).

Saturday 27th: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS, READERS, CATECHISTS, GROUP LEADERS are warmly invited and encouraged to join a specially organized retreat day for our parish leaders with the v. insightful director of Birmingham’s Maryvale Institute on Sat 27th October at Ealing Abbey.

DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE NEEDING A LITTLE HELP? Some of our older teenagers are prepared to do specific tasks on some Saturday afternoons, such as shopping, lawn-mowing, tidying, reading etc. where such help is really needed. All would be under the direction of Fr Hugh Please apply with full details through Clergy Ho.


GOLDEN THREADS OF THE CATECHISM COURSE: We are pleased to announce a quality course explaining the key strands of our Catholic Faith, here in the parish, third Saturday of the month, 2pm -3:30, open to all, but especially important for those in our parish giving or hoping to give Catechesis. Dates are: 17 Nov; 15 Dec; 19 Jan; 16 Feb; 15 March.


SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFERParents should now phone Clergy Ho. between 10 and 2 on a weekday, for a very brief interview for parent and child. The last interview session will be Tuesday 16th October. This will be the last time Fr Hugh will be available. It will not be possible to sign forms after this date.
Open Evenings: See blue A4 sheet (v.2) at back, and also note: St Joan of Arc Secondary School in Rickmansworth Thurs 4th Oct 6-9pm and Friday 5th Oct .9.30am-11am & see posters.


Knights of Saint Columba Dinner & Dance. This popular event takes place 17th Nov at the Mazenod Centre, Quex Rd NW6. A 5-course meal of Christmas fare, dancing to midnight. £26.00 per person. For tickets call Michael 0208-451 3103 or Tom 0208 451 2243 or see anyone in KSC.


CHILDREN’S LITURGY: POSSIBLE PARENTAL FOLLOW-UP: Suggest some specific intentions for your child to pray for, and consider praying with them for those intentions.