Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A 15th May 2011

TODAY (15th)
• In Memory of Blessed John Paul II- don’t say you never found out about the full Christian teaching on sex and love (e.g .to God) when all around were denying. Please take one of the light blue CTS leaflets “Contraception and Natural Family Planning”. For deeper reading please take the full set of four newsletters we issued six years ago –now published in a white A4 booklet in porch.
• Altar servers rotas available in sacristy
• Servers Training for teams A and B – 2.30pm

NEXT SUNDAY 22ND

EXISTING SERVERS –Teams E and F training – only for those team members who were unable to attend previous sessions. - 2.00pm
CONFIRMATION – Rite of Election – at 6.30pm Mass.

This Wednesday – WEDNESDAY CLUB – Kings Hall “ Bring and Buy Sale” Wednesday 18th May at 1.45pm – all are welcome.

This Thursday: NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are about to recruit new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR. Where necessary we will try to ensure that those who serve at the other masses don't have to do it every week - some other masses already have two teams. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 19th & 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Please give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House.

This Thursday FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL- 4:30 pm in Church.

N.B. First Holy Communion Thanksgiving Mass 10:30 am, 19th June followed by First Communion Tea in Junior school, followed by Corpus Christi procession at 3pm, from Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park.


Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. Please send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo.


Good Counsel Network – urgent appeal for baby goods – pushchairs, cots, Moses baskets, baby baths, baby clothes, baby carriers baby and toddler shoes, maternity wear. Due to space restrictions, we must request that all items donated are in good condition and in working order. Leave your contact details at Clergy Ho or, see poster at back or -www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/Donationg-Baby-items.html


A Day with Mary – Westminster Cathedral Sat 4th June – a Day of instruction, devotion and intercession based on the message of Fatima – see poster at back or www.adaywithmary.org


COMING SOON

TALENT SHOW – part 2: Organized by our Post confirmation Youth group, Sat 28th May, King’s Hall, 6:30pm. Great acts, including Marc Norris, catholic stand up comic.


SRI LANKAN FOOD FIESTA Sunday 29th, after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe. Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy. Annexe


FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh


SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011 Deadline for applications, mid-July.

Third Sunday of Easter Year A 8 May 2011

TODAY
• White A5 “Praying the Mass – part 3” leaflets are available in preparation for the new translation of the Mass which will be implemented this September..
• New altar servers rotas available in sacristy
• After the 10:30 am Mass there will be a fundraising Easter Egg hunt for children, in aid of our young people’s trip to Madrid.

NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are about to recruit new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR due to increasing numbers of servers at that Mass over the years. We now have four large teams at 10:30 with the servers only getting to serve once a month. Where necessary we will try to ensure that those who serve at the other masses don't have to do it every week - some other masses already have two teams. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 19th & 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Please give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House. Many thanks.

Existing Servers – Training for teams A and B – 2.30pm Sunday 15th May

TAENT SHOW – the 2nd! Organized by our Post confirmation Youth group, Sat 28th May, King’s Hall, 6:30pm. Great acts, plus a less good one by Fr Hugh!

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011

The Union of Catholic Mothers – Mass in St Mary Magdalen’s School in Linacre Road, Wednesday 11th May 7.30pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL THURSDAY 4:30 PM CHURCH

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo.

Bishop Douglass School – Priority Catholic Places are available for September 2011. Contact Admissions Office on 0208 815 5004.

St John Fisher Church, Perivale- A Special Mass for families & friends with learning difficulties. Sunday 8th May at 3pm. Call Gail Williams on 07815 763330.

Forum Christi - Adult formation in the Catholic Faith – St Benedicts Parish Ealing Abbey - Christ & Philosophy – a series of talks on philosophy and its relevance to the Catholic faith by rev. Dr Francis Selman. Tuesdays in Bulbeck Room / Abbey Hall at 7.30pm 10th , 17th, 24th May & 7th June. Full Details on Poster at back of Church

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School - will be holding a reunion on Sat 9th July to celebrate 150th Anniversary of its foundation – all past pupils welcome. Please download application for tickets before 27th May 2011 - www.lasainteunion.org.uk

Come and See Retreat Day – for single Catholic women aged 20 to 45 – Saturday 28th May - contact – Sr Laurette Bergin CSJP – 020 8567 8635 or email laurettel@live.co.uk –see poster at back of church for full details

Aylesford - Day in honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace on 25 June between 11.00am and 5.00pm – further details see post at back of church or call the Friars on 01622 717272 email:shrine@friars.org.uk

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Year A 01 May 2011

MANY THANKS to all who celebrate the Easter liturgies with us in body – or in Sprit. They were filled with hope and love of a great God who did not count equality with god a thing to be grasped. Those who offered their gifts in the Church, Sacristy and the office have done so with grace and fruit. And many thanks from the clergy for the very generous Easter offerings. May God bless you and your loved ones.
TODAY
• White A5 “Praying the Mass – part 2” leaflets are available in preparation for the new translation of the Mass which will be implemented this September..
• Beatification of John Paul II – live screening of beatification Mass in the annexe from 9.00am – all welcome. See front.
• Divine Mercy Feast – Celebration this Sunday at 2:30 pm.
• New altar servers rotas available in sacristy

THIS WEEK

Monday – please note as this is a bank Holiday – morning Mass will be at 10.00am and there will be no evening Mass.

Bank Holiday Monday: Cake and Wine evening to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II, (& the Royal Wedding) there will be a screening of the film 'John Paul II: The Movie' at 7pm in the annexe. This film charts the life of the late pope from his youth in Poland until his moving final days. £3 donation, including wine (we’ll toast the Royal Couple), coffee & cakes, with proceeds going to the Maryvale Institute.

Friday: 9:30 am Mass will include the Junior school for the start of their term

Friday: The Year 7/8 youth club starts again, 6pm

Friday: Pioneers dance at St Mary and St Andrews Dollis Hill Lane NW2 on from 8.00pm

Saturday: CONFIRMATION RETREAT – all candidates please note -. Coach leaves from Church at 9:20am

At Next Saturday’s 6:30 pm evening Mass, “Voices Inspired” will lead the singing.

After the 10:30 am Mass next weekend there will be a fundraising Easter Egg hunt for children, in aid of our young people’s trip to Madrid.

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011


Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo Thanks

The Annual Parish Concert will be on Friday 10th June.

Mass in support of migrant worker s in London – in honour of St Joseph the Worker - Southwark Cathedral – 11.00am this Monday 2nd May – see poster at back of church for full details.

The Warsaw Boys’ Choir and the Choir of the London Oratory - perform at Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill Wimbledon SW19 4LU – Friday 6 May at 7.45pm – further details – see poster at back of church.

CONFERENCE ON GOVERNMENT SEX EDUCATION AND SEXUALISATION OF TEENAGERS 5May - for parents, educators, medical and mental health professionals, policy makers, youth workers and clergy Full details–see poster at back or call Dr Lisa Nolland on 0117 924 4896 or email Ls.n@talktalk.net

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Year A 17 April 2011

TODAY.
• . Tickets for Willesden Green Pioneers annual dance 6tth May at St Mary and St Andrew’s Social Club, Dollis Hill Lane NW2 6EH - t £5. each are on sale after all masses. Proceeds in aid of St Mary Magdalen Special Needs Group.
• Holy week and Easter – please pick up a copy of the yellow timetable at back of church
• The Brent Citizens Advice Bureau is among numerous local institutions receiving large cutbacks at present. Given this institution’s effective work for some of the most vulnerable you may wish to sign the petition at the back requesting a cut in the cut.
• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent – it requires that serious sins are confessed at least once a year.
• 10:30 am MASS: Palms for distribution at all masses will be blessed at the Grotto at 10.15am followed by procession to Church.
• Post-Confirmation Youth group are off on retreat this afternoon please pray for them.

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May Cake and Wine evening to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II, (& the Royal Wedding) there will be a screening of the film 'John Paul II: The Movie' at 7pm in the annexe. This film charts the life of the late pope from his youth in Poland until his moving final days. £3 donation, including wine (we’ll toast the Royal Couple), coffee & cakes, with proceeds going to the Maryvale Institute.

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Thanks
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For those who are sick: Brigid O’Sullivan, Jimmy Enright, Maria Andrews, Giovanni Barcevich , Finbar Lehane and Anne Henneghan.
For those whose anniversaries are around now: Molly Ayres, Christopher E Doran Blaithin Ramsden and James Hayes,
For those who have died recently: Michael Cronin, Eileen Meape and Lilian Woolf. Kathleen Bradley


HOLY WEEK AND THE TRIDUUM (please see yellow timetables at back)
In essence, the Triduum is one great Mass which lasts for three days. By participating in it all we powerfully participate in the one act of Christ – the first Mass that began with the Last Supper and ends with his Ascension into glory. So from the greeting and the Sign of the Cross at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, on Maundy Thursday, until the Solemn Blessing and double Alleluia Dismissal at the Easter Vigil there are only two Signs of the Cross –at 8pm Thursday and about 11pm Saturday. Please come to it all.

--LENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE will take place on Mon (18th) 7.00pm. Confessions until 9pm
--Church will be closed on Tues 19th April after 9.30am Mass to facilitate cleaning for Easter.

ALTAR SERVERS who would like to volunteer to serve over the Easter Tridium please sign sheets in sacristy, details of rehearsal times hereunder

TRIDUUM REHEARSALS
For Maundy Thursday: Thursday 1st April: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
For Good Friday: Friday 2nd April : 10:15 am - 11:45 am
For Easter Vigil: Saturday 3rd April: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Servers need to make whole of rehearsal. Readers for a period towards beginning of rehearsal.
Extraordinary Ministers for a period towards end of rehearsal.

--MAUNDY THURSDAY – “Watching until Midnight”. N.B. after the 8pm Mass our post-Confirmation group will be following the Roman tradition of visiting seven Altars of repose before returning back here for midnight. Any with a car can join us. Just let Fr Hugh know
--GOOD FRIDAY is a Day of Fasting and Abstinence from meat.
Childrens’ Good Friday workshop 10am-12noon- Reception age to Year 6, in sacristy.
Ecumenical Witness outside St Andrews Church, Good Friday, 1p.m. See front of newsletter.
--NEXT SUNDAY is Easter Sunday
At the Saturday 9:00 pm Easter Vigil service eight people will be baptised and confirmed
Cricklewood Homeless: Collection of non perishable food stuffs at all Masses
Mass in Sinhalese: at 5.00pm