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.
•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.
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