Week of 27th July 2008

TODAY

Today we take up our monthly Cricklewood Homeless Collection of non-perishable foodstuffs. We do not redistribute clothing here. However see poster at the back for a very convenient service in this regard.

This is the last newsletter before September.

NEXT WEEKEND we take up our monthly Schools’ Building Fund collection.

AUGUST
 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 Youngsters’ Summer French Extravaganza, Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College Harlesden, July 24th to 1st Aug 9.30am to 1.30pm. Contact Dr Bonelli 8965 2986

 Church of Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. Patronal Feast Solemn Mass- Wednesday 6th August @ 7.30pm


YOUTH CLUBS FOR YEARS FIVE TO EIGHT (ages 9 – 13)
Our two Youth Clubs will start again in the third week of September. (Y5-6, 18th Sept until November 20th; Y7/8 19th Sept – 12th Dec). It will be necessary for all to apply again, once again it will be first come first serve, with limited places available, and a reserved list being produced. Forms will be available from 31st August with a closing date for all forms of Tuesday 9th September.

• Any Dads who can help with football are v. v. welcome, as are other parental volunteers

• Another Baby Belling cooker would be gratefully received!

• Any Parishioner with a hobby or interest or skill to talk and/or show off to small groups of youngsters very much appreciated.


Most groups are now taking a break until September (including the Peaceful Mind group, contrary to previous info.) Toddlers group starts again 16th Sept. UCM 24th.


The Junior School will be starting term again on September 8th, the Birthday of Our Lady.

Calling PARENTS OF CHILDREN AT NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS aged seven upwards who are hoping to receive First Holy communion in 2009. Please give details to one of the priests.


PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Walsingham
Linking Up With The Dowry Of Mary Pilgrimage
SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

INCLUDES MASS IN THE SLIPPER CHAPEL
PROCESSION TO THE ABBEY GROUNDS
ALONG THE HOLY MILE FOLLOWED BY BENEDICTION

Fare: adults £17:00 Children £8-00
Coach outside church: Pick-up at 7-00am &
Return journey at 5-30pm from Walsingham

Contact Clergy House, 020-8451-4677 or Brigid Hegarty on 020-8459-1751

Water Company Policy – Please sign electronic petition in order to save us money!

The Water Companies are ignoring churches charitable status and starting to charge Churches for the amount of area (i.e. roofs and car parks) that will collect rainwater and discharge it into the sewer network. This will effectively raise most churches water bills by hundreds if not thousands of pounds. There is an online government petition that you can register on which, apparently, needs at least 15,000 to be noticed!
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/ChurchWaterBills


Many thanks to all who supported our beautiful liturgy and fun BBQ for our Feast Day celebration last Sunday –especially our social events committee, the Rising Sun and those who came! Great worship of God and great food.

Week of 20th July 2008

TODAY
• Parish Feast Day 12 noon Mass and afterwards at the Rising Sun (from about 1 pm) - great catering as ever. All welcome. Parish subsidized admission will be £3.

• Some New Servers start today The Sun 6:30 now has two teams & the 10:30 four

• July FAITH MAGAZINE is on sale at the back of Church. Main theme: Science, plus William Oddie on holydays of obligation.

NEXT WEEKEND we take up our monthly Cricklewood Homeless Collection

 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 15 -30 Yr OLDS Faith Summer Session – Mon 4th August – Fri 8th Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 Youngsters’ Summer French Extravaganza, Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College Harlesden, July 24th to 1st Aug 9.30am to 1.30pm. Contact Dr Bonelli 8965 2986.


Most groups are now taking a break until September
(including the Peaceful Mind group, contrary to previous info.)

Toddlers group starts again 16th Sept.

UCM 24th.

The Year 5-6 Youth Club will start again on Thursday 18th Sept running until November 20th. It will be necessary for all to apply again, once again it will be first come first serve, with limited places available, and a reserved list being produced. Forms will be available from 31st August with a closing date of Tuesday
9th September.

Any Dads who can help with football are v. v. welcome, as are other parental volunteers

Another Baby Belling cooker would be gratefully received!

The Junior School will be starting term again on September 8th, the Birthday of Our Lady.

The Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Sun 7th Sept, See poster.


POPE BENEDICT – LAST THURS IN SYDNEY HARBOUR TOWARDS 500,000
“Standing before me I see a vibrant image of the universal Church. The variety of nations and cultures from which you hail shows that indeed Christ’s Good News is for everyone; it has reached the ends of the earth. Yet I know too that a good number of you are still seeking a spiritual homeland. Some of you, most welcome among us, are not Catholic or Christian. Others of you perhaps hover at the edge of parish and Church life. To you I wish to offer encouragement: step forward into Christ’s loving embrace; recognize the Church as your home. No one need remain on the outside, for from the day of Pentecost the Church has been one and universal.”


 WEDDING PAPERWORK If you may need this started over the next year and live in the parish please come to the Annexe next Saturday at 4 pm.

 Calling PARENTS OF CHILDREN AT NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS aged seven upwards who are hoping to receive First Holy communion in 2009. Please give details to one of the priests.

Week of 13th July 2008

TODAY
• We take up our Day for Life collection towards the Linacre Centre for Health Care Ethics.

• Lists to sign up to come to our Parish BBQ on the 20th are at the back see below

• At 10:30 am Mass Veronique Hagan will receive her First Holy Communion

• Some New Servers start today The Sun 6:30 now has two teams & the 10:30 four

• July FAITH MAGAZINE is on sale at the back of Church. Main theme: Science, plus William Oddie on holydays of obligation.


 Next Sunday: Parish Feast Day BBQ Sunday 20th July, 1 p.m. onwards in the Rising Sun - great catering as ever. From this weekend please sign on the list at the back if you are coming (we need to know numbers for catering purposes). Parish subsidized admission will be £3. Please sign after Mass today.

 Saturday: 4 p.m. Post Confirmation Youth Grp Clergy Ho- New members very welcome to come and be introduced to our visiting service project.


 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 15 -30 Yr OLDS Faith Summer Session – Mon 4th August – Fri 8th Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh


The Junior School will be starting term again on September 8th, the Birthday of Our Lady, later than originally planned, due to building works implications.


STOP PRESS: The Embryology Bill has been delayed until after the summer recess. There is wide speculation in the national media that this is because of the upcoming Glasgow East by-election where there is a big Catholic population.


The effects of proposed amendments, were they to be voted in, would include:
• reducing medical scrutiny of abortion from two doctors to one;
• abolishing the need for any legal grounds for abortion up to 24 weeks;
• allowing nurses and midwives to carry out an abortion;
• extending locations where abortion can take place to include doctors’ surgeries, local health centres, school sick rooms etc.;
• up to a 2 year prison sentence for any pro-life counselling group which “misled” expectant mothers by its adverts.



 WEDDINGS If you are planning to get married here or elsewhere it is important, if at all possible, that you contact the parish at least six months before the date you have in mind.

 Calling PARENTS OF CHILDREN AT NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS aged seven upwards who are hoping to receive First Holy communion in 2009. Please give details to one of the priests.


A Day with Mary – Sat 19th July, Church of Mary, Nags Head Road, EN3 See poster

Youngsters’ Summer French Extravaganza, Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College Harlesden, July 24th to 1st August 9.30am to 1.30pm. Contact Dr Bonelli on 0208 965 2986.

The Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Sun 7th Sept, led by Bishop Patrick Lynch. See poster for more details.



If you know of anyone in hospital please let one of the priests know.
As ever please do take this newsletter home with you.

Week of 6th July 2008

TODAY

• Martin Plunkett, our youth worker of last 3 yrs-outside after Mass saying au revoir

• We take up our monthly Schools’ Building Fund collection.

• New Servers’ rotas begin. The Sun 6:30 will now have two teams & the 10:30 four

• Lists to sign up to come to our Parish BBQ on the 20th are at the back see below

•Last 10:30 Children’s liturgy of the Word in the Sacristy until September 14th

• Konkani mass celebrating the feast of St. Anthony – 4:00 pm


Next Sunday we take up our Day for Life collection towards the Linacre Centre for Health Care Ethics.

At Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass Veronique Hagan will receive her First Holy Communion


 Monday’s 6:30 pm Mass – relic of St. Edmund Campion will have its annual veneration. Knights of St Columba will be present. See poster. The relic is on a journey from Lyford Grange, nr Oxford, where he was arrested for being a priest. He was tortured & then hung, drawn & quartered at Tyburn - Marble Arch

 Saturday: For those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith and perhaps being Baptized and/or Confirmed there will be an introductory meeting at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite anyone you know!

 Saturday: 5 p.m. Post Confirmation Youth Grp Clergy Ho- for those of secondary school age Year Nine or above who are interested in finding out more about this lively spiritual, social and service group.



LATER JULY & AUGUST EVENTS
 Toddlers Tuesday 15th End of term party. Annexe. All welcome.

 Parish Feast Day BBQ Sunday 20th July, 1 p.m. onwards in the Rising Sun - great catering as ever. From this weekend please sign on the list at the back if you are coming (we need to know numbers for catering purposes). Parish subsidized admission will be £3. Please sign after Mass today or next Sunday.

 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 15 -30 Yr OLDS Faith Summer Session – Mon 4th August – Fri 8th Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh


A stand-alone notice board outside the church, near the pavement to develop the accessibility of our notice space? And an update to our large maroon Church wall sign? Anyone able to sponsor either of these would have a small prayer request for them and/or others somewhere on the board.

A Day with Mary – Sat 19th July, Church of Mary, Nags Head Road, EN3 See poster

Youngsters’ Summer French Extravaganza, Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College Harlesden, July 24th to 1st August 9.30am to 1.30pm. Contact Dr Bonelli on 0208 965 2986

The Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage to Walsingham - Sun 7th Sept, led by Bishop Patrick Lynch. See poster for more details.

Week of 29th June 2008

June Westminster Record on back rack (20p) has a photo of our post-Confirmation group on its recent visit to Allen hall seminary.

Free Smoke detectors in your home Please take one of the Fire Brigade’s red and white “Be Safe & Sound” cards from back and give/send back to them or us.

Next Weekend we will take up our monthly Cricklewood Homeless collection.

Thursday: In search of a still and peaceful mind? Our group is continuing this week at 8pm on Thursday. Come and learn to relax, focusing the mind and soul, learning about some basic human approaches to finding a road to peace. Further dates will be 17th July, 7th August. Annexe All welcome.

Friday: Year 7/Year 8 Youth club, will on June 27th be going to Willesden Sports Centre. So we will meet at the Church not at the Infant convent (Friday after next) at usual time of 6pm. Returning to Church for 8pm.

Saturday: Childrens’ prayer in story, song & refreshments for Under-8’s 10:30-12 Sacristy.

JULY & AUGUST EVENTS
 Confirmation reunion: Saturday 5th July 2:30 – 5 pm

 OUTREACH No. 1: For those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, possibly through being part of our Seekers or Journey in Faith Groups in the Autumn, there will be an introductory meeting on Saturday 12th July at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite anyone you know!

 Parish Feast Day lunchtime BBQ Sunday 20th July.

 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

 15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 4th August – Friday 8th August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh

Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill latest: At the end of the “committee stage” pro-abortion MPs have just tabled amendments to the Abortion Act via the HFE bill. These would move us towards Abortion-on-demand before 24 weeks. “Mind The (increasing) Gap” between our culture and Christian culture and please ask our M.P. to vote against these amendments.


Sunday evening small choir: The 6:30 pm mass has been developing a musical flavour. If you’ve notice, we hope it has been of help in your devotion. Any musician and singers are very welcome to help out.

OUTREACH NO.2: We are considering putting up a stand-alone notice board outside the church, near the pavement to develop the accessibility of our notice space, a service to all, and perhaps reaching those not necessarily think of actually coming into the church.

Also we are considering updating our large maroon Church wall sign.
Anyone able to sponsor either of these would have a small prayer request for them and/or others somewhere on the noticeboard.

Clerical Assistant needed St Gregory's Catholic Science College, Kenton -term time only. Tel Closing date 7th |July, 2008

London Martyrs Evening Ramble, of Guild of Our Lady of Ransom
Thursday 3rd July 2008 Start Barbican 7pm Finish Ely Place 8:45 (with Benediction)
including Charterhouse & Smithfield

A Day with Mary Pilgrimages- Fatima 11th -19th July 9 days prices start at £380.20. Rome & La Verna 25th Sept-4th Oct 10 days prices start at £488.10. Call Trevor on 0208 641 6418.

Week of 22nd June 2008

June Westminster Record on back rack (20p) has a photo of our post-Confirmation group on its recent visit to Allen hall seminary.

Free Smoke detectors in your home Please take one of the Fire Brigade’s red and white “Be Safe & Sound” cards from back and give/send back to them or us.

Next Weekend we will take up our monthly Cricklewood Homeless collection

Thursday: In search of a still and peaceful mind? Our group is continuing this week at 8pm on Thursday. Come and learn to relax, focussing the mind and soul, learning about some basic human approaches to finding a road to peace. Further dates will be 17th July, 7th August. Annexe All welcome.

Friday: Year 7/Year 8 Youth club, will on June 27th be going to Willesden Sports Centre. So we will meet at the Church not at the Infant convent (Friday after next) at usual time of 6pm. Returning to Church for 8pm.

Saturday: Childrens’ prayer in story, song & refreshments for Under-8’s 10:30-12 Sacristy.


JULY & AUGUST EVENTS
 Confirmation reunion: Saturday 5th July 2:30 – 5 pm.

 OUTREACH No. 1: For those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, possibly through being part of our Seekers or Journey in Faith Groups in the Autumn, there will be an introductory meeting on Saturday 12th July at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite anyone you know!

 Parish Feast Day lunchtime BBQ Sunday 20th July.

 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh.

 15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 4th August – Friday 8th August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh.


Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill latest: At the end of the “committee stage” pro-abortion MPs have just tabled amendments to the Abortion Act via the HFE bill. These would move us towards Abortion-on-demand before 24 weeks. “Mind The (increasing) Gap” between our culture and Christian culture and please ask our M.P. to vote against these amendments.

Sunday evening small choir: The 6:30 pm mass has been developing a musical flavour. If you’ve notice, we hope it has been of help in your devotion. Any musician and singers are very welcome to help out.

OUTREACH NO.2: We are considering putting up a stand-alone notice board outside the church, near the pavement to develop the accessibility of our notice space, a service to all, and perhaps reaching those not necessarily think of actually coming into the church.

Also we are considering updating our large maroon Church wall sign.
Anyone able to sponsor either of these would have a small prayer request for them and/or others somewhere on the noticeboard.


Clerical Assistant needed St Gregory's Catholic Science College, Kenton -term time only. Tel Closing date Friday, 7th |July, 2008.

London Martyrs Evening Ramble, of Guild of Our Lady of Ransom
Thursday 3rd July 2008 Start Barbican 7pm Finish Ely Palce 8:45 (with Benediction)
Including Charterhouse &Smithfield.

A Day with Mary Pilgrimages- Fatima 11th -19th July 9 days prices start at £380.20. Rome & La Verna 25th Sept-4th Oct 10 days prices start at £488.10. Call Trevor on 0208 641 6418.

Week of 15th June 2008

June Westminster Record on back rack (20p) has a photo of our post-Confirmation group on its recent visit to Allen hall seminary.

TODAY Aid to the Church in Need will be making an Appeal.

TODAY (15th) Climate Change Bill Talk by Sarah Teather MP (Brent East). At the Polish Centre, 180 Walm Lane, 3 pm - 4 pm. She will also share her personal experiences on her recent visit to Palestine. All are welcome.

Next Saturday Sat (21st) 7.30-9.30pm In aid of the Rwanadan Music Therapy project for needy children A Summer Soiree of Music, Poetry & Storytelling (donation £6) at Niland Conference Centre, Rosary Priory, 93 Elstree Road, Bushey Heath, Herts. WD23 4EE. To book please visit http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/nilandcentre/

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
 Still and Peaceful Mind Group will be meeting on 26th June, 17th July, 7th August. Annexe 8 pm. All welcome.

 Year 7/Year 8 Youth club, will on June 27th be going to Willesden Sports Centre. So we will meet at the Church not at the Infant convent (Friday after next) at usual time of 6pm.

 OUTREACH No. 1: For those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, possibly through being part of our Seekers or Journey in Faith Groups in the Autumn, there will be an introductory meeting on Saturday 12th July at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite anyone you know!

 Parish Feast Day lunchtime BBQ Sunday 20th July.

 11-14 YR OLDS Mon 11th August - Thursday 14th August Parish trip to Faith Summer Break – This is a fruitful, well supervised time of fun & faith at Woldingham School, Surrey. See Fr Hugh.

 15 -30 Yr OLDS FAITH SUMMER SESSION – Mon 4th August – Friday 8th August Quality talks in a holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. Fr Hugh is leading a group.

Sunday evening small choir: The 6:30 pm mass has been developing a musical flavour. If you’ve notice, we hope it has been of help in your devotion. Any musician and singers are very welcome to help out.


DRESS IN CHURCH: As the weather gets hotter, it can be a great idea to go to the Park after Mass. We would ask all to keep the distinction in terms of dress. More modest dress during the Sacred Liturgy than what might be worn for outdoor recreation is one of the symbolic ways we help each other all to concentrate on the coming of Christ for us through sacramental signs and symbols. As a sign says outside a Church in Schio, Italy: “The body has its own language too!” Thank you.


Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill ‘progress’: At the end of the “committee stage” pro-abortion MPs have just tabled amendments to the Abortion Act via the HFE bill. These would move us towards Abortion-on-demand before 24 weeks. This would of course be just yet another step in the instrumentalization of human life to which the dominant culture of our land is increasingly attached. As ever the crucified Christ in his Church, out of love for all men and women of whatever age and strength, rejects such a move and witnesses to the truth about love amidst the increasing decadence of our political and media culture. We should be confident that history and His Father will vindicate this stand. So please ask our M.P. to vote against these amendments.


OUTREACH NO.2: We are considering putting up a stand-alone notice board outside the church, near the pavement to develop the accessibility of our notice space, a service to all, and perhaps reaching those not necessarily think of actually coming into the church.

Also we are considering updating our large maroon Church wall sign.
Anyone able to sponsor either of these would have a small prayer request for them and/or others somewhere on the noticeboard.