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Willesden Green
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Monday, November 28, 2011
1st Sunday of Advent – 27th November 2011
Parish update

•First Holy Communion: All forms must be completed with the baptismal certificate attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

•Cricklewood Homeless Concern- collection of non perishable foods after all Masses this weekend – thank you for your ongoing generosity.

•Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.

•Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” a booklet from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass -now available for £1.50

•St Mary Magdalen Wednesday Club- wish to thank all who supported the “bring and buy” sale last Wednesday - £262.30 was raised.

•Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now

•Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

•The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

•Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass. Training Session - Sat 10th Dec 4pm-10.30am & 12 noon servers.
Please note above the change to Altar servers training.

External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.


Advent Retreat with Merciful Jesus – Divine Mercy -10th December at 11.00am at our Lady Queen of Heaven, 4a Inverness Place W2 3JF – full details at back of church


St Vincent De Paul is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack


Celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes, with Anointing of the Sick, on Saturday 11th February 2012 at 2.00 pm. The Archbishop will be the Chief Celebrant, at the annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Cathedral. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the Mass by the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests who will be concelebrating the Mass. Please contact the parish office with your details if you would like to attend this Mass.


The Katie Heffernan School of Irish Dancing- Saturday mornings 10.30am-11.30am in The Transfiguration Church, Kensal Rise. Contact 07854 151 654 or email khefferan@hotmail.co.uk for further details.


“That’s Entertainment”- 10th Dec at 7.30pm Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. An evening of music from the great Hollywood musicals. Tickets £10 available from www.hardy-music.co.uk or 07791 607 993.


Diocesan vacancies

Ceramics Tutor and LSA Supervisor – internet café -St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre (working with people with learning disabilities) are seeking 1 part-time tutor (Ceramics) and 1 part-time LSA Supervisor (Internet Café) For more information and an application pack contact sue@stjoseph.org.uk tel. 020 8202 3999.

posted by Sinead Reekie at 8:44 am

20th November 2011 Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
Parish update

•First Holy Communion: All forms must be completed with the baptismal certificate attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

•Cricklewood Homeless Concern- collection of non perishable foods after all Masses next weekend.

•Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.


•St Mary Magdalen’s Wednesday Club- Autumn Bring & Buy- Weds 23rd Nov
1.30pm-3.00pm. Raffle, refreshments, groceries, bric-a-brac. All welcome.

•Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now

•Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

•The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

•Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.
•Would the lady who volunteered to be reader at 9:00am Mass and gave her details to
Fr Kieran, please contact Clergy House.

Altar Servers Training Sessions

Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 26th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers
Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers


External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.


Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011
Paddington Old 20th Nov- 2pm


St Vincent De Paul is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack.

Westminster Events

Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesday - 7.00pm 22nd Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3

Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 25 November with a talk by Sr Mary Forrest, SMG on “Prayer and Discernment”. 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral. For further info contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk .

Join the seminary for a day! On Saturday 26th November there will be a special day for men, aged 18+, who are discerning a possible calling to the priesthood. The day will be held at Allen Hall seminary and will include input from the seminary Rector, Mgr Mark O’Toole, as well as time for prayer and a chance to join the seminary community. For further details and to register for a place, please contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.

Celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes, with Anointing of the Sick, on Saturday 11th February 2012 at 2.00 pm. The Archbishop will be the Chief Celebrant, at the annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Cathedral. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the Mass by the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests who will be concelebrating the Mass. Please contact the parish office with your details if you would like to attend this Mass.

posted by Sinead Reekie at 8:39 am

Monday, November 14, 2011
33rd Sunday of the Year – 13th November 2011
Parish update

• First Holy Communion: Application forms and programme details are now available to collect from the back of the church. All forms must be completed with the baptismal cert attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.


• Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.


• Year 7 & 8 Youth Club- We need helpers for year 7 & 8 youth club on Thurs 7pm-8.30pm. Contact John O'Sullivan on 07958524761 or at johneaglepainter@yahoo.co.uk.


• St Mary Magdalen’s Wednesday Club- Autumn Bring & Buy- Weds 23rd Nov
1.30pm-3.00pm. Raffle, refreshments, groceries, bric-a-brac. All welcome.


• Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

• The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

• Singing the new responses- session in church with Fr Kevin, 19th Nov at 12.15pm. The Archbishop has requested that we all learn to sing the new responses. Everyone is welcome.

• Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.
Altar Servers Training Sessions


Sat 19th Nov 4pm – 9am & 6.30pm Sun servers Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 26th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers



The Mulvenna family would like to thank everyone who showed support, came to the funeral of Aileen & sent Mass cards. A Mass will be offered for your intentions.



External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.


Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011
Alperton 13th Nov- 2pm St Mary’s & Kensal Rise 13th Nov- 2pm
Paddington Old 20th Nov- 2pm


Westminster Events
Thank you for helping our sick and retired priests. Last weekend this parish raised £1470 for the Sick and Retired Priests Fund and all of this money will be used to support sick and elderly priests. If you have not yet made a donation, it’s not too late as the collection remains open until the end of November. Donation envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please give as much as you can. (You can also make a donation online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.)


Public Relations & Media Co-ordinator at Missio- This is an official Catholic organisation to support overseas mission. The position is a full time (35 hours) permanent post. The job will be based in Eccleston Square but may involve national and some international travel. For application forms contact Peter Honiball on 0207 821 9755 or email peterhoniball@missio.org.uk .



Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven & Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3.


Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

posted by Sinead Reekie at 9:28 am

Monday, November 07, 2011
32nd Sunday of the Year – 6th November 2011
Parish update

• First Holy Communion: Application forms and programme details are now available to collect from the back of the Church. All forms must be completed with the baptismal cert attached and returned to the Parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first Parents meeting will be with Fr Kevin in Church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

• Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 Calendars now on sale.


• Year 7 & 8 Youth Club- we are still seeking helpers to assist in the running of the year 7 & 8 youth club on Thurs evenings, between 7.00-8.30pm, If you are interested please contact John O'Sullivan on 07958524761 or at johneaglepainter@yahoo.co.uk. If we do not get the support from our parishioners and parents this previously successfully run youth club will have to be suspended.

• Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.

Altar Servers Training Sessions

Sat 19th Nov 4pm – 9am & 6.30pm Sun servers Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 24th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers

External Notices

“That’s Entertainment”- 10th Dec at 7.30pm Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. An evening of music from the great Hollywood musicals. Tickets £10 available from
www.hardy-music.co.uk or 07791 607 993.


Cricklewood Homeless Concern would like to say a very sincere thank you for the food which you collect for CHC every month. This food provides nourishment for homeless and disadvantaged members of our community. Danny Maher.


Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011

Alperton 13th Nov- 2pm
St Mary’s & Kensal Rise 13th Nov- 2pm
Carpenders Pk 6th Nov -2pm
Milespit 5TH Nov- 2pm
Hendon 6th Nov -2pm
Willesden New (Franklyn Rd)6TH Nov -2pm


Westminster Events

Will you help sick and elderly priests? There will be a special collection for the Sick and Retired Priests Fund today and all the money that you give will be used to ensure that sick and elderly priests receive the care and support that they need. The Fund is entirely dependent on donations and each year more priests need its support. So it is vital that you give as much as you can. If you pay tax, please also complete the Gift Aid form on the donation envelope, as this will add 25p to every £1 that you give at no extra cost to yourself.
(You can also make a donation online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.)


The Passage – helping homeless people. ‘A Night Under the Stars’ is its largest fundraising event of the year at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 10th Nov 2011 at 7.30pm. This year the theme of the concert is ‘From Russia With Love’. Ticket prices from £12 to £39. Call 0844 847 9910 or visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk .


Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm

08 Nov 2011- 'Praying for the Dead' - Fr John Edwards, SJ
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven& Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call
020 79316078. Suggested donation - £3.


Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

posted by Sinead Reekie at 11:14 am