Week of 21st September 2008

TODAY: we will take up our annual retiring collection towards The Westminster Catholic Children’s Society. Their leader, Jim Richards, recently said concerning the government’s Sexual Orientations Legislation which makes it illegal not to offer children for adoption by same-sex couples:
“we have no wish to usurp the will of Parliament there are plenty of other adoption agencies willing to assess same-sex couples. All we want to be able to do is to run our adoption services on the basis of what we know is best for children and in accordance with the teachings of the Church”.

NEXT SUNDAY: Our new Youth Worker, Niamh Moloney, will be outside all Masses to meet parishioners. Please say hello. Also we will take in any white envelopes with offerings for Martin Plunkett. These small blank white envelopes are now at the back.
Cricklewood Homeless Collection – Next weekend after all Masses for non perishable foodstuffs.

Sinhalese Mass – at 5.00pm.

There will be only a little music at the Sunday evening Mass during the month of September.

The Union of Catholic Mothers are having a Macmillian Coffee Morning on Friday 26th September from 10am to 12 noon in the Annexe. Your support is needed.

Union of Catholic Mothers Annual Pilgrimage to Aylesford on Sunday 5th October. Pick up at St Mary Magdalen's Church at 9.00am . Return journey from Aylesford at 4.30pm. All parishioners are welcome. Contact B.Hegarty on 0208 459 1751. Cost £10.00.

Under-8’s: are invited to the sacristy next Saturday morning for a time of prayer and play. 10:30 – 12

Secondary School Transfer- for September ’09 entry Next week we will publish times for brief meetings with Fr Hugh (for parent and child) with regard to getting forms signed. We realize this can be a nerve-racking process,a nd will be praying for you all. It can be helpful to read admis-sions’ criteria, to be realistic and to ask yourself where will your child flourish. Also the diocese’s latest guide is available at www.rcdow.org.uk.


Special Needs Group Cake Sale- many thanks to all who contributed to and supported our Cake Sale. Helping us to raise the grand total of £340.00.

FIRE: Following our candlestand fire two weeks ago we would remind all not to place candles anywhere except in their own, unique, metal circular holder.

Readers Sunday Rota 21st September 2008
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
P. Doyle M. Jarmulowicz R. Tobin S. Hough A. Fernandes

Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 21st September 2008
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Hegarty
T. Kilcoyne S. Thiru
C.Barrett
Z. Dubrey J. Macken
B.Mohan
P. Tobin T. Texiera
J. Faughey
S. Faughey P. Shaw
L. Fernandes

Week of 14th September 2008

At Today’s 9:00 am Mass James Bowles will be Baptized and Confirmed and Alex Bandini will be Confirmed. Please pray for them and their fiance’s who will be present. Please pray also for their catechists who have been preparing them for this day.

At Today’s 10:30 Mass children from Reception age upwards will be invited into the sacristy for their own Liturgy of the Word.

At back latest Day by Day, Bible Alive, Westminster Record and Faith magazine (new design).

UPCOMING SUNDAYS

Next weekend we will take up our annual retiring collection towards The Westminster Catholic Children’s Society. Their leader, Jim Richards, in the latest Westminster Record, says concerning the government’s Sexual Orientations Legislation which makes it illegal not to offer children for adoption by same-sex couples:
“we have no wish to usurp the will of Parliament there are plenty of other adoption agencies willing to assess same-sex couples. All we want to be able to do is to run our adoption services on the basis of what we know is best for children and in accordance with the teachings of the Church”.


On the front of this newsletter Martin Plunkett has written some words of goodbye and thanks. He has just started at Allen Hall. Should anyone like to offer a monetary gift we will take in any white envelopes for that purpose in two weeks time.

Sinhalese Mass – will take place here on Sun 28th September at 5.00pm.

There will be only a little music at the Sunday evening Mass during the month of September.

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.

YOUTH CLUBS FOR YEARS FIVE TO EIGHT (ages 9 – 13) Our two Youth Clubs will start again this week. Year 5/Year 6 applicants should be contacted soon. Year 7/Year 8 applicants need to have a form lodged with Clergy House before attending for the first time.

The diary is now available in Clergy House for Mass bookings for 2009.

Bishop Douglass School – Open evening Thurs 18th Sept from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.


FIRE: You may be aware that the Pieta candle stand caught fire during last Sunday’s 12 noon Mass. This was due to candles being placed on top of other ones, rather than in their proper holders. It is of course crucial that the practice of piling up candles ceases. Please be vigilant. This might also be an opportunity for all to make sure they know where the nearest fire extinguisher is.

Week of 7th September 2008

TODAY we take up our monthly Schools’ Building Fund collection.

At back latest Day by Day, Bible Alive, and Faith magazine (on Catholicity in Education and ‘Debunking The Tablet’s Humanae Vitae issue.)


 Calling non-Catholics who would like to consider becoming Catholic: to our
Journey in Faith meeting next Saturday at 10:30 am until 11:45, in Church annexe.

 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.


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 are available at back with a closing date for the Y5/Y6 Club 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.


Toddlers group starts again 16th Sept. UCM 24th.

There will be only a little music at the Sunday evening Mass during the month of September.

Sinhalese Mass – will take place here on 28th September at 5.00pm.


o A Day with Mary- Carmelite Church, Sat 13th Sept.

o Malta Day UK 2008 – Sat 13th Sept, Westminster Cathedral 10am-2pm followed by Mass at 2.30pm

o "Discovering the Face of Christ"- a day of talks, prayer & reflection.
Saturday 13th Sept Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, AL5 1PD

o The Friars Aylesford Annual Peace Pilgrimage- Sun 21st with Mass at 12 noon and Liturgy for Peace at 2.30pm Call 01622 717 272.


o Life- Volunteers needed for the Charity LIFE, full counselling Training given, or if you have Counselling Skills please come and help us. Call Agnes Rees, Coordinator for London on 07515 578 598 or email agnesrees@lifecharity.org.uk

o Tyburn Convert, Marble Arch- Holy Mass & Prayers for Holy Priesthood including Rosary, First Friday 7pm.

Schools Building & Refurbishing Fund at 31st July 2008

Balance at 30th April £23897.91

Monthly Collections:
May 2008 £1809.00
June 2008 £1457.00
July 2008 £2135.00
£29298.91

25th June 2008
Income Tax Recovered for year to 5.04.08 £3007.96

Balance at 31st July 2008 £32306.87




Please pray for those on our PARISH PILGRIMAGE to Walsingham today.