Week of 2nd November 2008

At today’s 12 noon Mass Casimir Akagbosu will be confirmed.

AT BACK
 School Building Fund – Collection after all Masses this weekend.
 November My Day by Day, Bible Alive and Faith Mag (on liturgy & science)
 Purple November Dead Lists. See below
 Oct-Nov edition of Magdala the parish Mag with a report about Allen Hall seminary
 First Holy Communion Preparation 2009 for Year 3 (& above) Introductory letter and forms will be available. Orange for a Year 3&4, - green for those in Yr 5&6 – and phone Clergy House between 10 & 2 for a registration meeting.
 Advent candles, Christmas cards, cribs, diaries and other Christmas items on sale in the Repository now.

Prep for 1st H.C. Prep. for Year Three or above children at non-Catholic schools, &/or non-baptized this Thursday 6th 4:30 -5:30 p.m.

Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet in Our Lady's Chapel on Thursday 6th November at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick.

Next Sunday’s 12 noon Mass will be a requiem for all those who have died in wars over the last 100 years.

NOVEMBER we pray especially for those who have died, that we may speed them to heaven

CEMETERY BLESSINGS – Today:
2:00pm, Hendon, Willesden, Kensal Green & St Mary's (gather in Chapel);
Next Sun (9th):
2:00pm Carpenders Pk, Alperton; 2:30pm Clamp Hill, Lower Cem; 3.30pm Upper C.

DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets are available. Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.
BETHANY MASS- Friday 7th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All parishioners very welcome.

FRIDAY MORNING HOLY HOUR will commence 14th November, 8am – 9am

CONFIRMATION course for those in Year Nine will start in late January with initial meeting with the candidates on Saturday 10th January. Appointments will need to be booked before Christmas, but not yet! Watch this space. Confirmation will take place on 13th June 2009

Family Quiz & Parish Raffle Night will be held on Friday 28th November in the Jesus and Mary Convent School Park Ave 8-00pm. The Parish Raffle will also be held on that night. There will be a bar and Soft Drinks will be available. Entrance fee will be £3 for adults and £1 for Children. Tickets for the Raffle will be distributed, 10 books to each family on Sunday 9th Nov and Quiz Tickets on sale following all Masses for the following 3 Sundays. In aid of Church boilers

Readers Sunday Rota 2nd November
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
N. Fox M. Jarmulowicz R. Gammalliere S. Hough A. Fernandes

Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 2nd November
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Hegarty
T. Kilcoyne B. Kelleher
S. Thiru
C. Barrett P. Tobin
P. Baines
Z. Emrith S. Napoleon
J. Periera
M. Phelan P. Shaw
L. Fernandes


Cash Counters 2/11/08 Team 3= M. Doyle, G. McCarthy, P. Dempsey.

Week of 26th October 2008

AT BACK

 Cricklewood Homeless- Collection of non perishable goods after all Masses this weekend.
 School Building Fund – Collection after all Masses next weekend.
 Purple November Dead Lists. See below
 Oct-Nov edition of Magdala the parish Mag with a report about Allen Hall seminary
 First Holy Communion Preparation 2009 for Year 3 (& above) Introductory letter and forms will be available. Orange for a Year 3&4, - green for those in Yr 5&6 – and phone Clergy House between 10 & 2 for a registration meeting.
 12 ways to avoid losing your house (blue& white leaflet, in porch wall holder nr exit)
 Planned Giving Boxes for those who have recently applied for them

This Saturday post-Confirmation group goes visiting 4 p.m.

Next Prep for 1st H.C. Prep. for Year Three or above children at non-Catholic schools, &/or non-baptized Thursday 6th Nov 4:30 -5:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER we pray especially for those who have died, that we may speed them to heaven
DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets will be available next w/e. Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.
BETHANY MASS- Friday 7th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All parishioners very welcome.
CEMETRY BLESSINGS- SUNDAYS (unless otherwise stated) Sat 1st 2.30pm: Milespit Hill.Sun 2nd 2:00pm, Hendon, Willesden, Kensal Green & St Mary's (gather in Chapel); Sun 9th 2:00pm: Carpenders Pk, Alperton: Clamp Hill Lower Cem 2.30pm Upper Cem 3.30pm


Readers Sunday Rota 26th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
P. Doyle M. Di Paola M. Doherty P. Efuka N. Brereton
Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 26th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Mawn
S. Fox Z. Dubrey
I. Frantz
D. Humphries c. Hollowed
J. Macken
B. Mohan J. Faughey
s. Faughey
F. Holly L. Fernandes
B. Hough


Cash Counters 26/10/08 Team 2= B. Burby, Jim O' Gara, John O'Gara

St Gregory’s R.C. Science college, Kenton, Sixth Form Information Evening, Thurs 6th
Nov, 6:45. ‘A’-Level Results in top 10 of country, 100% pass, 33% grade A, 21% B

Towards Advent (A festival of Catholic Culture) Sat. 8th Nov. 10.00-4.00pm Opened by
H.E. Cardinal Murphy O'Connor Westminster, Cathedral Hall (Books, Displays, Art,
Music, Stalls, Talks)

Vacancy for Schoolkeeper at Bishop Douglas School. Call 0208 4445211 or visit www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk for an information pack.
"Mozart at Dusk" – in aid of Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes- Weds 12th Nov at 7.30pm at St James' Church, Spanish Place, W1. For tickets call 0208 7481125, concert £10, concert & reception £20.

Rising Stars Concert & Reception ;Royal Festival Hall Tues 2 Dec 7.30pm
Pre concert reception 5.30-700pm 020 7592 1856 for more details www.passage.org.uk
This year's event stars Sir Roger Moore, Aled Joes and Gloria Hunniford plus rising talent s of international classical music scene.

Week of 19th October 2008

AT BACK

 Oct-Nov edition of Magdala the parish Mag with a report about Allen Hall seminary

 First Holy Communion Preparation 2009 for Year 3 (& above) Introductory letter and forms will be available. Orange for a Year 3&4, - green for those in Yr 5&6 – and phone Clergy House between 10 & 2 for a registration meeting.

 A5 “Under Pressure” leaflets (glossy white A5) issued by our Bishops and a wide range of Pro-Life organizations on the Embryology Bill. (See also blue A4 sheets). Third reading will be on 22nd October.

 12 ways to avoid losing your house (blue& white leaflet, in porch wall holder nr exit)

 Planned Giving Boxes for those who have recently applied for them

THIS WEEK

Tuesday: SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER This will be the last interview session. Tuesday: This will be the last time Fr Hugh will be available. It will not be possible to sign forms after this. Please ring Clergy Ho. 10 – 2pm.

Thursday: Preparing for 1st Holy Communion Preparation for Year Three or above children at non-Catholic schools, &/or non-baptized starts at NEW TIME of 4:30 -5:30 p.m Thurs 22nd Oct for 4 sessions, EVERY FORTNIGHT –to 4th Dec, Clergy Ho.

Thursday: 2nd evening of Golden Threads course on Catholic Faith, for all and any! Definitely not too late to join this course 7:30-8:45 pm. Annexe

Saturday: PRAYER & PLAY for under-8’s in the sacristy next Sat morning 10:30–12

Saturday: Clocks go back one hour

TODAY (19TH): ANNUAL PIONEER RALLY –4.00pm Mass, St Agnes', Cricklewood reception in St Agnes' Hall. Admission £10. See poster on Annexe window

NOVEMBER we pray especially for those who have died, that we may speed them to heaven
DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets will be available next w/e. Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.

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

CEMETERY BLESSINGS- SUNDAYS (unless otherwise stated) Sat 1st 2.30pm: Milespit Hill. 2nd 2:00 pm: Willesden, Kensal Green & St Mary's (gather in Chapel); 2:30 pm: Hendon. 9th 2:00 pm Carpenders Pk, Alperton. 2:30 pm: Clamp Hill. Tbd: Willesden


Thank you – to all who attended or donated to the Union of Catholic Mothers Coffee Morning for the Macmillan Nurses. The total sum of £287.00 was raised.



Readers Sunday Rota 19th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
N. Fox M. Coutino R. Coia C. Tugbobo J. Foster
Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 19th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Mawn
S. Fox Z. Dubrey
I. Frantz
D. Humphries B. Mohan
P. Tobin
P.Baines S. Faughey
F. Holly
S. Napoleon P. Shaw
L.Fernandes

Week of 12th October 2008

AT BACK

 It is be possible to sign up for our Autumn Reflection groups which will reflect and pray and share about some of St Paul’s writing – on the theme Appointed by God (the Church is currently celebrating a year in celebration of the two thousandth anniversary of St Paul). See orange cards in the benches. These groups will meet for six weeks on an evening probably chosen by you. Please place cards in small plastic basket at back of give to a priest or Clergy House.

 Oct-Nov edition of Magdala the parish Mag with a report about Allen Hall seminary

 First Holy Communion Preparation 2009 for Year 3 (& above) Introductory letter and forms will be available. Orange for a Year 3&4, - green for those in Yr 5&6 – and phone Clergy House between 10 & 2 for a registration meeting.

 A5 “Under Pressure” leaflets issued by our Bishops and a wide range of Pro-Life organizations on the Embryology Bill. (See also blue A4 sheets). Third reading will be on 22nd October.

 12 ways to avoid losing your house (blue&white leaflet, in porch wall holder nr exit)

 Planned Giving Boxes for those who have recently applied for them

TONIGHT: Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden- the October Torchlit Procession takes place on Sun 12th Oct at 7.00pm. Come and pray the Holy rosary for peace.

THIS THURSDAY EVENING: Golden Threads course on the Catholic Faith, for all and any! 7:30-8:45 pm. Annexe
Thursday reflection group will be joining this course.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
The last interview session will be Tuesday 21st October. This will be the last time Fr Hugh will be available. It will not be possible to sign forms after this. Please ring Clergy Ho. 10 - 2

1st Holy Communion Preparation for children at non-Catholic schools, starts Thursday 22nd October for four weeks – in Clergy Ho. If you haven’t already please give details to Clergy House.

Local Sixth Form Open evenings
Convent of J&M Language College, Harlesden- Weds 15th Oct 6.00-7.30pm Girls
Cardinal Hinsley – 21st Oct from 6.00pm -7.30pm - Boys

Readers Sunday Rota 12th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
P. Doyle M. Quirke G.Clarke S. Hough A. Fernandes
Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 12th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Mawn
S. Fox Z. Dubrey
I. Frantz
D. Humphries B. Mohan
P. Tobin
P.Baines S. Faughey
F. Holly
S. Napoleon P. Shaw
L.Fernandes

Towards Advent (A festival of Catholic Culture) Sat. 8th Nov. 10.00-4.00pm Opened by H.E. Cardinal Murphy O'Connor Westminster, Cathedral Hall (Books, Displays, Art, Music, Stalls, Talks)
A Day with Mary- Sat 18th Oct at 9.30am at Most Precious Blood,Hertford Rd, N9

Week of 5th October 2008

TODAY:
We take up our monthly Schools’ Building & Refurbishing Collection.

Urgent Letter from the Bishops of England and Wales on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill in the porch (blue A4)

At back are October My Day by Day’s and Bible Alive’s and (in porch wall holder near exit) 12 ways to avoid losing your house (blue and white leaflet)

Please pray for the Union of Catholic Mothers Annual Pilgrimage which goes to Aylesford this morning (9 a.m.)


Next Weekend it will be possible to sign up for our Autumn Reflection groups which will reflect and pray and share about some of St Paul’s writing – on the theme Appointed by God (the Church is currently celebrating a year in celebration of the two thousandth anniversary of St Paul). These groups will meet for six weeks on an evening probably chosen by you.

Saturday 16th: See front of newsletter for our Golden Threads course to learn about the Catechism. All are very encouraged to take part in this.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
Parents should now phone Clergy Ho. THIS WEEK between 10 and 2 on a weekday, for a very brief meeting for parent and child (and filled-in forms, if at all possible!). The last interview session will be Tuesday 21st October. This will be the last time Fr Hugh will be available. It will not be possible to sign forms after this.

First Holy Communion Preparation 2009 for Year 3 (& above) Introductory letter and forms will be available next week.

Parents of Children at non-Catholic schools, Year three at upwards who have not received their First Holy Communion – please give details to Clergy House concerning a brief course to prepare for the Frist Holy Communion course

Many thanks for the wonderful support for the Catholic Children's Society two weekends ago – latest total is £493

FIRE: Following our candlestand fire last month we would remind all (and their children) not to place candles anywhere except in their own, unique, metal circular holder.

Readers Sunday Rota 5th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
M.Jarmulowicz B. Hayes H. Leavy P. Efuka N. Brereton

Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 5th October
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B.Hegarty
T.Kilcoyne B. Kelleher
S. Thiru
C. Barrett R. Gammalliere
C. Hollowed
J. Macken M. Phelan
T. Teixeira
J. Faughey L.Fernandes
B. Hough

Rosary Crusade of Reparation next Sat (11th) Assemble Westminster Cathedral 1.45pm Procession to Brompton Oratory Brompton Rd SW7 ends 5.00pm Mass of Sunday 6.00pm. A v. large & increasingly big event.

Towards Advent (A festival of Catholic Culture) Sat. 8th Nov. 10.00-4.00pm Opened by H.E. Cardinal Murphy O'Connor Westminster, Cathedral Hall (Books, Displays, Art, Music, Stalls, Talks)

Week of 28th September 2008

TODAY:
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 – for non perishable foodstuffs.

Sinhalese Mass – at 5.00pm.

At back are October My Day by Day’s and Bible Alive

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

NEXT WEEKEND: monthly Schools’ Building & Refurbishing Collection.

MEETING DATES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
This Tuesday and Friday afternoons; this Saturday morning and next Monday afternoon. Please ring Clergy House between 10.00-2.00 pm for a brief appointment with Fr Hugh, with parent and child

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 8459 1751. Cost £10.00.

Parents of Children at non-Catholic schools, Year three at upwards who have not received their First Holy Communion – please give details to Clergy House concerning a brief course to prepare for the Frist Holy Communion course

After the Summer, the Government plans to force through its human embryology Bill, meaning easier abortion and creating animal/human mixed embryos, among other attacks on human life. Most people believe this is wrong, and that it's time to draw the line. Please make sure you have informed our MP of our respect for innocent human life however weak and defenceless, a belief that has been at the heart of western civilization.

Rosary Crusade of Reparation Sat 11th Oct 2008 Assemble Westminster Cathedral 1.45pm Procession to Brompton Oratory Brompton Rd SW7 ends 5.00pm Mass of Sunday 6.00pm.


Many thanks for the wonderful support for the Catholic Children's Society last weekend - £440 was raised

Readers Sunday Rota 28th September 2008
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
N. Fox P. Dubrey N. Brereton C. Tugbobo J.Foster

Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 28th September 2008
6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
B. Mawn
S. Fox I. Frantz
D. Humphries
B. Kelleher P. Baines
Z. Emrith
B. Frei F. Holly
S. Napoleon
J. Periera B. Hough
P.Shaw

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