Corpus Christi – 26th June 2011

TODAY 25th June

THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine is now on sale - £1.00.

CRICKLEWOOD HOMELESS– monthly collection of non perishable food stuffs at all masses.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS – Cake sale after all masses – in the Annexe.

SINHALESE MASS – 5.00pm

NEXT SUNDAY 3rd July
RIGHT TO LIFE - Annual collection after all Masses

EXTERNAL EVENTS

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

“On the meaning on love”15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.

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. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE


UGANDA MARTYRS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY - (UMCC) in Britain and Ireland will celebrate the feast of the Uganda Martyrs on 26th June 2011 at St Gabriel Catholic Church, 15 St. John’s Villas, Upper Holloway, London N19 3EE Archway, at 3:00 pm. followed by a reception in the St. Gabriel Parish Community Centre, Hatchard Road Upper Holloway N19 4NG. For more information please contact Robert (Chairperson) on 07877 030 783.

TRANSFIGURATION – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv. of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI-between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.

BRIGHT LIGHTS SUMMER FESTIVAL, 1-4 July, Aylesford Priory -The Archbishop of Galilee, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Abuna Elias Chacour, joins hundreds of young adults for the UK’s longest running Catholic young adult festival. From 1-4 July, the festival is for 16-30 year olds offering music, worship, prayer, talks, workshops and much more: Fr Christopher Jamieson OSB, the Mizen Family, RISE Theatre, Archbishop Peter Smith, Indecisive, Crossbeam, Faith Child, Rajko, Edwin Fawcett and Dan Shiells. Discounted tickets from £55pp inclusive for 3 nights. Day tickets also available. For Bookings please call 08458057010 or email brightlights.org.uk or see info@brightlights.org.uk for more information.(Discounted tickets available for a limited time from the Facebook page: Brightlights Festival)


‘SING A NEW SONG - An afternoon for singers and instrumentalists on music for the New Missal led by Jane Porter Saturday 9th July 2011 -2:00pm – 5:00pm All Saints Church, Kenton Road, Kenton £5 per person or £15 per parish.


ST PADRE PIO – Privately organised Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo – Sept 21-25 – price £470 – all inclusive – further details – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 02079.

BIAS- BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE Free advice service for Irish community in Brent and surrounding areas – would like to hear from people in hospital who may need home visits and information on support services. Please call Mon=Fri – 9am to 5.00pm – 020 8459 6655.

TYBURN MISSION NEWSLETTER – copies available at back of church for those who may be interested.


SEEKERS: There will be a Seekers/Journey in Faith meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic on Thursday 30thJune at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All welcome.


THERE IS NO Y7/Y8 YOUTH CLUB THIS FRIDAY due to school being in use, but there is the following week, which will be the last of the term


FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART – Friday 1st July – Pioneers annual Mass at 8.00pm (No 6.00pm Mass today) followed by refreshments in annexe. Proceeds of dance on 6th May will be presented to Parish Needs Group. Many thanks to all who supported this event.


ST MARY MAGDALEN JUNIOR SCHOOL –Summer Fair – 2nd July at the school between 1.00pm and 4.00pm – all welcome.


New Date: CONFIRMATION REUNION and JOINING THE POST CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP – Open afternoon for new members on Saturday 2nd July between 4.00pm and 6.00pm (this is a change from the previously publicized date of the 3rd)


ALL PARISH GROUP LEADERS – Please submit photos of events undertaken by your group to Clergy House for inclusion in next publication of the Magdala magazine. Best is to email them


COMING SOON


NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the five week September course on Tues 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please either come to the informational session or give us your name if you are interested”

The Most Holy Trinity – 19th June 2011

TODAY 19th June

THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine will be on sale next weekend - £1.00.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE: 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

CORPUS CHRISTI: procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four parishes of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The 5 Precious Wounds & The Transfiguration will be present. First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after 10:30 am Mass.


Next Sunday 26th June

CRICKLEWOOD HOMELESS– monthly collection of non perishable food stuffs at all masses.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS – Cake sale after all masses – in the Annexe.

SINHALESE MASS – 3.00pm

EXTERNAL EVENTS
Ten Ten Theatre - presents “The Jeweller” at the Leicester Square Theatre this Wednesday 22 June at 7.30pm. The play is a modern adaptation of “The Jeweller’s Shop” written by Pope John Paul II when he was a bishop in Krakow. Ticket price is £10 - phone 08448 733433.

A Day with Mary – 25th June at Our Lady Help of Christians Kentish Town – full details at back of Church.

Transfiguration – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv. of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI-between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.


DIOCESAN VACANCIES.

Spec Programme Leader (x 2 vacancies) – 1 year fixed term – residential. For informal enquiries contact Jon Rogers Email: jonrogers@rcdow.org.uk

Parish Secretary-Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton (1 year fixed term) 15 hours per week (Monday to Thursday mornings, flexible) For a full job description and application pack, please visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Director of Music-Our Lady and St Joseph, Kingsland -We are currently seeking a person to direct and rehearse the parish choirs at Our Lady and St Joseph, Kingsland. Email:juliecauncey@rcdow.org.uk.

Cleaners – St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School Nether St N12 7NJ – Please ring school office for details – 020 8446 2256


Schools Building & Refurbishing Fund at 30th April 2011

Balance at 28th February 2011 £75,791.19
Monthly Collections March 2011 £ 1,047.00
April 2011 £ 1,558.00
= £78,396.19

Functions organised by SECO £ 7,755.85
= £86,152.04

Income Tax refund 05/04/11- due July 2011 £ 1,781.00
=£87,933.04

Balance at 30th April 2011 £ 87,933.04

A tax refund £143. will become due in May 2011 if there is no change in inc tax legislation.

This concludes the Building Fund documentation. May God bless you all for your generosity.


COMING SOON

ALTAR SERVERS OUTING: 25th June – meet here at 9.45am – bring packed lunch – trip includes Mass at Tyburn Convent followed by picnic, boating & games in Hyde Pk – forms in Sacristy.

SEEKERS: There will be a Seekers/Journey in Faith meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or just wishing to know more about our faith on Thursday 30thJune at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All welcome.


JOINING THE POST CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP – Open afternoon for new members on Sunday 3rd July between 4.00pm and 6.00pm


NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the 5 week September course on Tuesday 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please either come to the informational session or give us your name if you are interested”


SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.
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. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE.

Pentecost Sunday – 12th June 2011

Today: (12th) Goan Mass: today at 3.00pm in honour of St Anthony.

NEXT WEEKEND (18TH /19th June).

SATURDAY MORNING MASS 18th JUNE - will be at 9.00am – instead of usual 10.00am as confirmation is taking place at 11.00am on that day.

MARRIAGE PAPERWORK – a meeting will take place at 2.00pm Saturday for all parishioners who are planning to marry over the coming 1-2 years.


THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine will be on sale next weekend - £1.00.


FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE: 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

CORPUS CHRISTI: procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four parishes of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The 5 Precious Wounds & The Transfiguration will be present.

Could altar servers please sign up for this in the sacristy. First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after 10:30 am Mass.


THIS WEDNESDAY: Choir members/musicians who plan to attend the Corpus Christi procession - a musical rehearsal will be held Weds at 7.30pm at the Church of the Five Precious Wounds, Stonebridge. This is for parishioners from all four churches taking part in the procession.

THIS THURSDAY: Confirmation rehearsal 6:30pm

THIS SATURDAY: Confirmation service 11:00 am



EXTERNAL EVENTS

Ten Ten Theatre - presents “The Jeweller” at the Leicester Square Theatre on Wednesday 22 June at 7.30pm. The play is a modern adaptation of “The Jeweller’s Shop” written by Pope John Paul II when he was a bishop in Krakow. Ticket price is £10 - phone 08448 733433.

Transfiguration – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI – between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.

Summer Play scheme @Creations – from 25th July to 19th August 2011 from 8.30am to 5.30pm Malorees Infants and Junior School Christchurch Avenue NW6 7PB – full details www.Creationsafterschoolclub.co.uk email CreationsASC@aol.co.uk 07941 106 651 or 0795 894 717 – also poster at back of church.


WALSINGHAM
• Day Pilgrimage to: to commemorate St Padre Pio’s 1st mass - from outside Church, 7.45am on Sun 7th August – price £12 - details from John O’Sullivan on 020 8459 0279.

• National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Saturday 23rd July – see poster at back of Church or contact www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com.

• Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage: Sunday 11th September 2011 led by Archbishop Peter Smith Archbishop of Southwark – full details at back of Church of contact 01328 820217 or pilcoord@walsingham.org.uk.


THIS SATURDAY MORNING’S MASS (18TH) WILL BE AT 9 AM, NOT 10

COMING SOON

Altar Servers Outing: 25th June – meet here at 9.45am – bring packed lunch – trip includes Mass at Tyburn Convent followed by picnic, boating & games in Hyde Pk – forms in Sacristy.


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

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

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. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE


Many thanks to all who bought Sri Lankan food the weekend after last. They made the amazing profit of £422 towards their chaplaincy work.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A 29th May 2011

TODAY (Sunday 29th May)

• Sri Lankan Food Fiesta- after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe - Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy.

• Sinhalese Mass to-day at 5.00pm

• Parish annual concert - with Patricia Rosario and other very talented parishioners, on June 10th. Tickets for sale today at £7-£10 on the night.


• Monthly collection for Cricklewood Homeless – all masses

• A Pastoral letter issued by all the Bishops of England & Wales explaining the new translation of the Mass, due to commence on Sept 4th – will be read at all masses.

NEXT SUNDAY (5th June)

The Little Sisters of the Assumption are leaving the area after 25 years in Kenneth Cres. We plan to have a ‘thank you and good bye’ for them after 10:30 am Mass


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


SEEKERS - Meeting Tuesday 31st May at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All those who are interested in finding out more about our Catholic Faith are welcome – just drop in.


Y5/Y6 YOUTH CLUB: We are planning to run this during the 2nd half-term, on Thursday evenings from 9th June to 21st July 2011, in the Jesus and Mary Infant Convent, Park Ave. Purple forms are at the back – first come first served.


DIOCESAN VACANCIES cf. www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School – there are vacancies for Librarian, Site Manager and Technicians – see notice e board for full details.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town - organist.

Mount Carmel School - vacancy for Head teacher from Jan 2012 See TES, Catholic Gazette, LA and School website for full details. For application pack contact jmasella.307@lgflmail.org

Coloma Convent Girls’ School, Croydon www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk has a number of teaching vacancies in their music department – see notice board for details


Martyrs Walk – Sun 19th June meet at 1.30pm at St Sepulchre’s Churchyard – opposite the Old Bailey – walk to Tyburn Convent for Benediction & refreshments – full details on poster at back.

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

Day pilgrimage to Walsingham – to commemorate St Padre Pio’s 1st mass - from outside Church, 7.45am on Sun 7th August – price £12 - details from John O’Sullivan on 020 8459 0279.

INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGY OF THE BODY SYMPOSIUM 3rd-5th June St Mary's College, Twicken-ham with top American speakers Janet Smith & Christopher West among others. It is possible to attend individual talks on the Sat. see www.smuc.ac.uk/tob-conference, contact info@@tob-conference.com


COMING SOON

Sun 19th June FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

Sun 19th June: CORPUS CHRISTI procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four churches of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The Five Precious Wounds and The Transfiguration will come together for this procession. Could alter servers please sign up for this in the sacristy.
First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after their 10:30 am Thanksgiving Mass.

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

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

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. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

THANKS YOUS

WEDNESDAY CLUB: Many thanks to all who supported the Bring and Buy. £104 was raised.

PIONEER ASSOCIATION – many thanks to all who supported the annual social, helped, gave donations or raffle prizes. Special needs group will be presented with the proceeds on Friday 1st July – Feast of the Sacred Heart - at 8pm Mass.

APPRECIATION – Michael and Carmel Hollowed wish to thank all who sympathised/sent Mass cards on the recent death of their brother, Vincent Doran RIP. Special thanks to UCM.

Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A 22nd May 2011

TODAY (Sunday 22nd May)

• It is possible to buy £3 tickets for next week’s Talent show “Willesden’s Got Talent” next Saturday, organised and presented by our Post Confirmation Youth Group – see below.

• Confirmation Candidates – Rite of election – 6.30pm Mass to-day.

• Altar servers rotas available in sacristy

• Servers Training for teams E and F – 2.00pm (For those who missed previous session).
NEXT SUNDAY (29th May)

• Sri Lankan Food Fiesta- after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe - Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy.

• It will be possible to buy tickets for our annual parish concert with Patricia Rosario and other very talented parishioners, on June 10th. £7 beforehand, £12 on the night. See insert.

• Monthly collection for Cricklewood Homeless – 28/29th May

• A Pastoral letter issued by all the Bishops of England & Wales explaining the new translation of the Mass, due to commence on Sept 4thy – will be read at all masses.


THIS WEEK
• This Wednesday’s Mary immaculate Queen prayer group [112, Dartmouth Rd]. This Saturday at 12:30 pm there is a first anniversary Mass for Fr Michael Hubbard, leader of the messengers of Mary Immaculate Queen apostolate.

• This Thursday: NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are recruiting new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Still not too late to give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House.


• There is no Y7/Y8 youth club this Friday. Next one 10th June


• This Saturday night: 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, a 15 year-old singer who cane 4th the Sri Lankan version of the X-Factor, brilliant dancers etc. – ONLY THREE POUNDS!! in aid of our World Youth Day trip.


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

INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGY OF THE BODY SYMPOSIUM 3rd-5th June St Mary's College, Twicken-ham with top American speakers Janet Smith & Christopher West among others. It is possible to attend individual talks on the Sat. see www.smuc.ac.uk/tob-conference, contact info@@tob-conference.com

Catholic Singles helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk


The Little Sisters of the Assumption are leaving the area after 25 years in Kenneth Cres. Sr Margaret Collins, who has been involved in the parish in various ways, especially in leading our Thursday Reflection group, will be joining their community in Birmingham and Sr Valerie Sparrow, will be going to Sunningdale. Many will also remember Sr Winifred O'Brien. who sadly died recently. She was very involved in the parish over the years. We plan to have a ‘thank you and good bye’ for them after 10:30 am Mass, 5th June.

COMING SOON

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.


SEEKERS - Meeting Tuesday 31st May at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All those who are interested in finding out more about our Catholic Faith are welcome – just drop in.


SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011 Deadline for applications, mid-July.


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. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE