First Sunday of Advent 28.11.10

 Cricklewood Homeless collection – This weekend non-perishable foodstuffs, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
 Schools Building & Refurbishments- collection after all masses next weekend

AT BACK
 A3 Advent posters available to put up in your window. See Clergy house office window now! Doesn’t it look good. It has the unborn Jesus in it.
 White A4 leaflet explaining the Pope’s recent comments.
 Missionary of Charity Exhibition – on centenary of Mother Teresa’s birth.
 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.
 Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will include the Rite of Acceptance for some members of our community who are becoming Catholics


Thursday: 8 pm Padre Pio Group meet in annexe for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

Friday: Second of our Advent Reflections – using each Advent Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter. The Friday Fr Hugh on “The Yearning for Christ of the Human Heart”, speaker Fr Kevin Douglas starting with 30 minutes Adoration at 7 pm.


Next Saturday: St Mary Magdalen Junior School Christmas Fayre 4th December from 2pm – 4pm. This is a great family day. Please come and support us. All are very welcome


Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Deadline is Christmas. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2


St Vincent’s Mediation & Family Service in Hanwell part of the Catholic Children’s Society – offering subsidised mediation, therapy & Conselling. 0208 578 6378 or email mediation@cathchild.org.uk or go to www.cathchild.org.uk/mediation for further details.



POPE’S RECENT COMMENTS: In a book length interview Pope Benedict recently made a subtle but important point concerning a complicated moral situation which has become a more prominent issue in the wake of the rise of promiscuity in the modern world and its awful effects. His words have been very prominently mis-interpreted by the national media as affecting basic Catholic teaching on the marital act. This misinterpretation to do with a widespread mis-perception of Catholic teaching. Please see the white A4 sheets in porch, where we have attempted to explain the situation.


DEADLINE FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATION
This Monday 29th 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Clergy Ho.
You must bring
• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”
Child does not need to come to this meeting.
A Day with Mary - Also: Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3



Our Lady of Willesden- Tuesday 7th December at 6.50pm for benediction and vigil Mass at 7.00pm. A small community pilgrimage to the diocesan Shrine of our Lady of Willesden.
Refreshments and a short talk on the history of the shrine afterwards. All are very welcome.

Kings Hall Community Centre Christmas Fair – 11th December from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Tombolas, Cake sale, Father Christmas and much more. Come and enjoy a family day.

The Passage Helping Homeless People 30th Anniversary- Archbishop Vincent Nicols will celebrate 5.30pm Mas on Friday 3rd December in Westminster Cathedral to mark the 30th anniversary of the followed by a reception in the Cathedral hall. All are most welcome.

Free English Lessons Every Sat 4 – 6, no papers required. St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, contact Fr Patrick 020.8451.0367, or Jan (‘Yan’) 07910943840


Wednesday Club–Would like to thank all who supported the “Bring & Buy sale”. £241 was raised.

Jerry Enright and family would like to thank all who sent mass cards, flowers and donations for Cancer Research and for all their kind thoughts & prayers. A Mass will be offered for their intentions.

Week of 21st November 2010

 Cricklewood Homeless collection Non-perishable foodstuffs, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes.

 This Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.


Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome


Friday: First of our Advent Reflections – using each Advent Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter. The Friday Fr Hugh on “The Yearning for Christ of Creation”, starting with 30 minutes Adoration at 7 pm.


Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2pm.

THINGS NOT TO PUT IN PORCH AREA
We recognize the generosity and desire to help of so many members of our community. However donating things that are related to what is going on in the parish but not actually asked for, without checking with Clergy House first, is usually not helpful. We are not able to act as a clearing house for old clothes, books, magazines, novena prayers, or other sheets. Sadly most of these extra things just get thrown away.


St Vincent’s Mediation & Family Service in Hanwell part of the Catholic Children’s Society – offering subsidised mediation, therapy & Conselling. 0208 578 6378 or email mediation@cathchild.org.uk or go to www.cathchild.org.uk/mediation for further details.


NEXT SATURDAY

10:00 am Memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese Vooght of the Convent of Jesus & Mary.

10:30 am: Prayer and Play in the Sacristy.

7:30 pm: Vigil for human life just forming in the womb, at the very beginning of Advent, next Saturday evening, 7:30 pm The Pope has asked for this to be celebrated.

Next weekend there will be some great A3 Advent posters available to put up in your window. See Clergy house office window now! Doesn’t it look good. It has the unborn Jesus in it.

11 am: First Holy Communion Registration Clergy Ho. You must bring:

• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”.

Child does not need to come to this meeting. Deadline 29TH November.
OTHER REGISTRATION DATES: Sat 27th Nov 2 pm -2:30 pm; Mon 29th Nov 5:30pm– 6:30pm

A Day with Mary- Our Lady of Lourdes & St Michael, Osbourn Rd, Uxbridge,
Also: Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3.


The next meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young men and women (18-30’s) will be on Friday 26th November from 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace, next to Westminster Cathedral with a reflection by Mgr Keith Barltrop on “Vocation and Mission”. For further details, see www.rcdow.org.uk/vocations or email richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk


Free English Lessons Every Sat 4 – 6, no papers required. St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, contact Fr Patrick 020.8451.0367, or Jan (‘Yan’) 07910943840.

Faith in Film- a series of spiritual films & discussions for young adults 17-35. Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory’s, 13 Warwick St, W1F 9JR. Call 0207 931 6028 or email mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk for info.

Ealing Abbey & St Benedict’s Choirs present an evening of Messiah on Saturday 4th December at 8.00pm Ealing Abbey. Call 0871 230 0010 for tickets adults £15 concessions £10.

A German Requiem- the choir of Cardinal Vaughan School & Belgravia Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday 7th December at 7.30pm St James’ s, Spanish Place. Tickets £12-£20. Call 0207 603 8478 for info.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk.

Madhatters Theatre Club presents Chain Reaction at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Aven, NW6. Frid 26th Nov to Sunday 28th. Call 0208 452 5239 for tickets or email www.mathatterstheatre.org.uk.

November 14th 2010

 Sick & Retired Priests collection this weekend.

 This Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass.

 Next weekend some members of our community preparing to become Catholics will take part on the Rite of Acceptance.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.


November weekend Cemetery Blessings
Today 14th November- St Mary’s and Kensal Rise – 2:00pm;
Clamp Hill – 2:30pm Lower cemetery; 3:00pm Upper Cemetery

Bi-annual Concelebrated Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cemetery, Kensal Green - Mon 15th Nov 11.30am.

Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Requiem Sat 27th Nov 11.00am Church of St Anselm & St Cecelia, Kingsway, WC2.

NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets.

Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.


Advent Reflections here – upon each Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter

THINGS NOT TO PUT IN PORCH AREA
We recognize the generosity and desire to help of so many members of our community. However donating things that are related to what is going on in the parish but not actually asked for, without checking with Clergy House first, is usually not helpful. We are not able to act as a clearing house for old clothes, books, magazines, novena prayers, or other sheets. Sadly most of these just get thrown away.


First Holy Communion Registration Times:
Please turn up at Clergy House, Peter Ave. at one of the below times,
BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE WITH YOU

• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”
Child does not need to come to this meeting.


Saturday 20th November 11 am – 12 noon
Saturday 27th November 2 pm -2:30 pm
Monday 29th November 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Deadline will be end of November. If anyone does not have a form they can be obtained from Clergy House Mon-Thurs 10-2, Saturday 10-1


Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2


Convent of Jesus & Mary Nursery & Infant School Open Mornings for admission Sep 2011: Reception- Monday 15th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
Nursery-Tuesday 16th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
School packs are available from the school or www.conventinf.brent.sch.uk

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley. Open Evening for 6TH Form 11th Nov 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Tel: Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information. Christmas Bazaar on Sun 5th Dec from 12noon to 4.00pm.


A Day with Mary- Sat 27th Nov Our Lady of Lourdes & St Michael, Osbourn Rd, Uxbridge,
Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3
Sat 18th Dec St James Church, Spanish Pl, W1.

Faith in Film- a series of spiritual films & discussions for young adults 17-35. Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory’s, 13 Warwick St, W1F 9JR. Call 0207 931 6028 or email mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk for info


Ealing Abbey & St Benedict’s Choirs present an evening of Messiah on Saturday 4th December at 8.00pm Ealing Abbey. Call 0871 230 0010 for tickets adults £15 concessions £10.

A German Requiem- the choir of Cardinal Vaughan School & Belgravia Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday 7th December at 7.30pm St James’ s, Spanish Place. Tickets £12-£20. Call 0207 603 8478 for info.

Right to Life – Day of Fasting & Prayer, Fri 19th Nov in Carmelite Church, Kensington.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk

Madhatters Theatre Club presents Chain Reaction at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Aven, NW6. Frid 26th Nov to Sunday 28th. Call 0208 452 5239 for tickets or email www.mathatterstheatre.org.uk.

Week of 7th November 2010

 Schools Building & Refurbishments Fund – Collection during all masses this weekend.

 Sick & Retired Priests collection next weekend

 Next Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass – see front of newsletter.

 Next w/e there will be some carved olive wood devotional items from Bethleham on sale.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.

 Extraordinary Ministers Rota is available in the Sacristy for collection.

 Pro-Life Times- Is now available in the porch, for free.

 NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets.
Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.

 In the Annexe there are some (mainly) paperback novels. 25p each goes towards Holy Angels, post-Tsunami school for poor children.


THIS WEEK
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE. The essential first parents meeting, where application forms etc will be given out, will take place THIS Monday 8th November at 7:30pm in the Junior School, Linacre Rd. It is crucial for parents/guardians of children who are hoping to receive their First Holy Communion here in 2011 to attend this meeting.

BETHANY MASS- Friday 12th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All very welcome.
No 6:30 pm Mass on the 12th

MARRIAGE PAPERWORK All those parishioners planning to get married in 2011 are invite to a meeting to kick off their paperwork next Saturday at 11 am in the Sacristy


Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome

Primary School Applications. It is now possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2


Convent of Jesus & Mary Nursery & Infant School Open Mornings for admission Sep 2011: Reception- Monday 15th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
Nursery-Tuesday 16th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
School packs are available from the school or www.conventinf.brent.sch.uk

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.

Pamper Evening in the Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School- Friday 12th November from 6pm -10pm. Tickets £5 entrance and a glass of wine. An evening of mini- treatments and pampering. All are welcome.

Right to Life – Day of Fasting & Prayer, Fri 19th Nov in Carmelite Church, Kensington.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley. Open Evening for 6TH Form 11th Nov 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Tel: Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information. Christmas Bazaar on Sun 5th Dec from 12noon to 4.00pm.

Week of 31.10.10

 Schools Building & Refurbishments Fund – Collection during all masses this weekend.

 Sick & Retired Priests collection next weekend.


 Extraordinary Ministers Rota is available in the Sacristy for collection.

 Pro-Life Times- Is now available in the porch, for free.

 In the Annexe there are some (mainly)paperback novels. 25p each goes towards Holy Angels, post-Tsunami school for poor children.


Morning Prayer has now extended to every weekday morning at 7:45 pm, finishing at 8 am – in the Church This is the official “Prayer of the Church” through which the Mystical Body of Christ on earth offers itself to the Father. It is one of the most powerful ways to start your day.


 Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome.

 Padre Pio Prayer Group- Will meet Thursday 4th November at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

 Youth Clubs Start again this week.

 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE. The essential first parents meeting, where application forms etc will be given out, will take place on Monday 8th November at 7:30pm in the Junior School, Linacre Rd. It is crucial for parents/guardians of children who are hoping to receive their First Holy Communion here in 2011 to attend this meeting.

 Primary School Applications. It is now possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2


Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.


NOVEMBER Traditionally during this month 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 this w/e. Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.

• BETHANY MASS- Friday 12th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All very welcome.
No 6:30 pm Mass on the 12th.


November weekend Cemetry Blessings:

31st October- Hendon – 2:00pm

7th November- Franklyn Road – 2:00 pm;

Carpenders Park – 2:30 pm;

Alperton – 2:00 pm

14th November- St Mary’s and Kensal Rise – 2:00pm;

Clamp Hill – 2:30pm Lower cemetery; 3:00pm Upper Cemetery


Towards Advent 10th Anniversary- Sat 6th Nov 10am, Westminster Cathedral Hall. Bookstalls displays showing the work of Britain’s many Catholic organisations. Opening ceremony by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Free admissions, talks £2.50 each. Refreshments served all day with kids’ play corner.

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley will be holding an open evening for Sixth Form 11th November at 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Please contact Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information.

The school will be holding its Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 5th December from 12noon to 4.00pm.


A Day with Mary – St Mary’s Cadogan St, Sat 6th Nov 10:00 am


Vocations Discernment Group 18-30’s 7.00pm every 4th Sunday in Hinsley Room next to Westminster Cathedral. A place to discuss, discern and discover your vocation in life. For information contact richardnessbitt@rcdow.org.uk .