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.
•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.
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