4th Sunday of Easter 2012 29th April 2012

PARISH UPDATE Cricklewood Homeless Concern. Collection of non perishable foods after all Masses this weekend. Many thanks for your continued support. Padre Pio Group. Mass, rosary and prayers on Thursday 3rd May at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Special Needs Group. The group has been very grateful to the parishioners over the years for their generous financial support. We are now in great need of new members who are willing to give up some time to join us in our support work. If you wish to know more about our work or are interested in becoming a committee member please contact Sally 07891 105 221. Repository. A selection of Confirmation & First Holy Communion items are now on sale. Parish Volunteers. Please inform the parish Safeguarding Representative Mrs Norrie Fox if you are leaving the parish. Willesden Green Pioneer Association. Annual Social will take place on Friday 4th May at 8.00pm in St Mary & St Andrew Parish Centre, Dollis Hill, NW2 6EH. Pioneer Annual Pilgrimage to Aylesford, Kent. On Sunday 20th May, coach tickets £12 leaving at 9.00am. Please bring a packed lunch. Contact 0208 459 6952 for further details. Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 8th to 12th May - £470 which includes transport, full board at the Alba Hotel and trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279. Holy Rosary Novena. From the 14th May to 22nd May inclusive, the Holy Rosary Novena will take place in the church of the Transfiguration. Weekdays at 7.30pm, Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 6pm. The Novena will consist of recitation of the rosary, devotions and novena prayer. All are welcome. Banneux ND Pilgrimage. Join us on the feast of Pentecost for a few days of peace and tranquillity among the pine trees, at the Virgin of the Poor shrine in Belgium 25th - 31st May. Cost £450 fully inclusive of travel, hotel (full board), and insurance. For details please ring Maria Hare 01895 420753. Celebrate Love marriage enrichment seminar Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012 at Hendon NW4 4TY. Over 2 packed non-residential days, with the help of God’s grace and insights from JPII’s Theology of the Body, rediscover the joy of being in love. £90 per couple including lunch, refreshments & Saturday evening celebratory dinner. Information and bookings: cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064. WESTMINSTER NOTICES Migrant Mass. This will take place on Monday 7th May in Westminster Cathedral at 11am. Volunteer stewards, readers and people to carry banners are required. Please contact Clergy House if you can assist with this event on 020 8451 4677. Theology of the Body and the New Evangelisation – Christopher West. Sunday 13th May 5pm in the Conference Room, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street SW1P 1QN (behind Westminster Cathedral). At this rare one-off event Christopher West will speak about his latest work “At The Heart of the Gospel” www.attheheartofthegospel.com copies of which will be available for purchase. This event which has LIMITED SPACES is ideal for those working in marriage preparation courses, and marriage & family life support, as well as clergy, pastoral workers, chaplains to institutions etc. Advance booking is essential – contact cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064. Entrance fee: £5 Archbishop’s Thanksgiving Mass for Matrimony in Westminster Cathedral on 26th May at 3pm for couples in the diocese celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ wedding anniversaries this year. Admission by invitation only. To apply: email cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064 with your names, full postal address, wedding date, and email or telephone number. Westminster Diocese Pedal Against Poverty. Calling all cyclists to represent our parish in a family-friendly sponsored cycle ride in aid of CAFOD on Sunday 27th May. We are hoping that riders from every parish will join us for a great day out in Lee Valley Country Park, Herts. For registration and further details please visit www.cafod.org.uk/pedalagainstpoverty or call 0208 449 6970. Her Majesty the Queen. A special Mass to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen will be held in Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 5th June at 5pm. All are welcome but it is advisable to arrive early as not many seats are unreserved.

Third Sunday of Easter 22nd April 2012

PARISH UPDATE

Willesden Green Pioneer Association. Annual Dance tickets for the fundraising dance
(to be held in Dollis Hill in aid of the Special Needs Group) will be on sale after all Masses this weekend, 21st and 22nd of April. Tickets are priced at £5 each.

Cricklewood Homeless Concern. Collection of non perishable foods after all Masses next weekend. Many thanks for your continued support.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 8th to 12th May - £470 which includes transport, full board at the Alba Hotel and trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279.

Holy Rosary Novena. From the 14th May to 22nd May inclusive, the Holy Rosary Novena will take place in the church of the Transfiguration. Weekdays at 7.30pm,Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 6pm. The Novena will consist of recitation of the rosary, devotions and novena prayer. All are welcome.

Banneux ND Pilgrimage. Join us on the feast of Pentecost for a few days of peace and tranquillity among the pine trees, at the Virgin of the Poor shrine in Belgium 25th - 31st May. Cost £450 fully inclusive of travel, hotel (full board), and insurance. For details please ring Maria Hare 01895 420753.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES

The next meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 27 April with a talk by Fr Matthew Blake, OCD, on “The Virtue of Obedience”. 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral. For further information contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk

Migrant Mass. This will take place on Monday 7th May in Westminster Cathedral at 11am. Volunteer stewards, readers and people to carry banners are required. Please contact Clergy House if you can assist with this event on 020 8451 4677.

Archbishop’s Thanksgiving Mass for Matrimony in Westminster Cathedral on 26th May at 3pm for couples in the diocese celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ wedding anniversaries this year. Admission by invitation only. To apply: email cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064 with your names, full postal address, wedding date, and email or telephone number.

Westminster Diocese Pedal Against Poverty. Calling all cyclists to represent our parish in a family-friendly sponsored cycle ride in aid of CAFOD on Sunday 27th May. We are hoping that riders from every parish will join us for a great day out in Lee Valley Country Park, Herts. For registration and further details please visit www.cafod.org.uk/pedalagainstpoverty or call
0208 449 6970.

Her Majesty the Queen. A special Mass to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen will be held in Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 5th June at 5pm. All are welcome but it is advisable to arrive early as not many seats are unreserved.

DIOCESAN VACANCIES

Assistant to the Sub Administrator (internship) at Cathedral Clergy House, Westminster Commencing in September 2012, this 1 year role would suit a gap year student, looking to gain experience and grow his CV with an internship. The intern will live and work in the Cathedral Clergy House with the Cathedral chaplains. Hours of work approx 35 - 40 hours per week (flexible). Closing date 30th April 2012. Full details and how to apply may be obtained from www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH are offering presentations on the following subjects during April and May which may be of interest to some of our parishioners. Full details can be obtained at www.mountstreet.info

• St. Paul: The Man, His Life and His Work on Tuesdays 24th April-29th May 11am -1pm REPEATED on Wednesdays 25th April -30th May 7-8.30pm - an introduction and guide to the life, letters and theology of Paul whose writings form a large part of the New Testament.

• Beyond Belief, with Margaret Silf on Thursday 26th April from 11am-4pm, to raise awareness and stimulate discussion on what it really means to be a person of faith in today’s world.

• Theology of Prayer on Thursdays 26th April – 17th May from 7-8.30pm, addressing what the Church teaches on prayer and how this informs a distinctively Catholic spirituality.

Octave Day Easter 15th April 2012

PARISH UPDATE
Divine Mercy celebration this Sunday between 2.30pm and 3.30pm including Holy Hour and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – full details at the back of the church.

Willesden Green Pioneer Association Annual Dance Tickets for the Fundraising Dance (to be held in Dollis Hill in aid of the Special Needs Group) will be on sale after all Masses next weekend, 21st and 22nd of April. Tickets are priced at £5 each.

A Day with Mary Saturday 21st April at St Joseph, Highgate Hill N19 from 9am to 4.45pm. Please bring a packed lunch. See www.adaywithmary.org for more details.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 8th to 12th May - £470 - which includes transport, full board at the Alba Hotel and trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279.

Banneux ND Pilgrimage. Join us on the Feast of Pentecost for a few days of peace and tranquillity among the pine trees, at the Virgin of the Poor shrine in Belgium. 25th - 31st May. Cost £450 fully inclusive of travel, hotel (full board), and insurance. For details please ring Maria Hare 01895 420753.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES

Migrant Mass. This will take place on Monday 7th May in Westminster Cathedral at 11am. Volunteer stewards, readers and people to carry banners are required. Please contact Clergy House if you can assist with this event on 020 8451 4677

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Archbishop Vincent invites you to join him from 7th -15th November 2012. During the pilgrimage you will stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee and show your support for the local Christian communities. The cost is £1480 per person based on two sharing a room. Booking forms can be obtained directly from Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk telephone 020 77989173.

DIOCESAN VACANCIES

Assistant to the Sub Administrator (internship) at Cathedral Clergy House, Westminster commencing in September 2012. This 1 year role would suit a gap year student, looking to gain experience and grow his CV with an internship. The intern will live and work in the Cathedral Clergy House with the Cathedral chaplains. Hours of work approx 35 - 40 hours per week (flexible). Closing date 30th April 2012. Full details and how to apply may be obtained from www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Ten Ten Theatre . This Catholic theatre company are looking for more professional actors to join their company. If you are an actor/actress and are interested in learning more about the company, please visit www.tententheatre.co.uk

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

Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH are offering presentations on the following subjects during April and May which may be of interest to some of our parishioners. Full details can be obtained at www.mountstreet.info

• Living with Stress (booking essential) on Saturday 21st April 11am-4pm , exploring both the negative patterns which cause us problems, and the energy and resources we all possess to give us a more positive approach to living with stress.

• St. Paul: The Man, His Life and His Work on Tuesdays 24th April-29th May 11am -1pm REPEATED on Wednesdays 25th April -30th May 7-8.30pm - an introduction and guide to the life, letters and theology of Paul whose writings form a large part of the New Testament.

• Beyond Belief, with Margaret Silf on Thursday 26th April from 11am-4pm, to raise awareness and stimulate discussion on what it really means to be a person of faith in today’s world.

• Theology of Prayer on Thursdays 26th April – 17th May from 7-8.30pm, addressing what the Church teaches on prayer and how this informs a distinctively Catholic spirituality.

Easter Sunday 8th April 2012

PARISH UPDATE

Gift Aid envelopes. Please pick up your envelopes for coming year which are in alphabetical order at the back of the Church.

Repository. The shop is currently stocking supplies of the New Sunday Missal.

A Day with Mary on Saturday 14th April from 10am to 5.30pm at Holy Apostles Church, Winchester Street, SW1 and on Saturday 21st April at St Joseph, Highgate Hill N19 from 9am to 4.45pm. Please bring a packed lunch. See www.adaywithmary.org for more details.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 8th to 12th May - £470 - which includes transport, full board at the Alba Hotel and trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279.

Banneux ND Pilgrimage. Join us on the Feast of Pentecost for a few days of peace and tranquillity among the pine trees, at the Virgin of the Poor shrine in Belgium. 25th - 31st May. Cost £450 fully inclusive of travel, hotel (full board), and insurance. For details please ring Maria Hare 01895 420753.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES

Irish Elderly Advice Network. The annual Spring concert will take part at the Theatro Technis Theatre, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden Town NW1 1TT on Friday 13th April at 7.30pm featuring the Irish pensioners’ choir, Irish traditional music and dance. Admission is £5 on the door. For further details, please call 020 7428 0471.

Migrant Mass. This will take place on Monday 7th May in Westminster Cathedral at 11am. Volunteer stewards, readers and people to carry banners are required. Please contact Clergy House if you can assist with this event on 020 8451 4677

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Archbishop Vincent invites you to join him from 7th -15th November 2012. During the pilgrimage you will stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee and show your support for the local Christian communities. The cost is £1480 per person based on two sharing a room. Booking forms can be obtained directly from Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk telephone 020 77989173.

DIOCESAN VACANCIES

Assistant to the Sub Administrator (internship) at Cathedral Clergy House, Westminster commencing in September 2012. This 1 year role would suit a gap year student, looking to gain experience and grow his CV with an internship. The intern will live and work in the Cathedral Clergy House with the Cathedral chaplains. Hours of work approx 35 - 40 hours per week (flexible). Closing date 30th April 2012. Full details and how to apply may be obtained from www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Ten Ten Theatre . This Catholic theatre company are looking for more professional actors to join their company. If you are an actor / actress and are interested in learning more about the company, please visit www.tententheatre.co.uk

Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street London W1K 3AH are offering presentations on the following subjects during April and May which may be of interest to some of our parishioners. Full details can be obtained at www.mountstreet.info

• Living with Stress (booking essential) on Saturday 21st April 11am-4pm , exploring both the negative patterns which cause us problems, and the energy and resources we all possess to give us a more positive approach to living with stress.

• St. Paul: The Man, His Life and His Work on Tuesdays 24th April-29th May 11am -1pm REPEATED Wednesdays 25th April -30th May 7-8.30pm - an introduction and guide to the life, letters and theology of Paul whose writings form a large part of the New Testament.

• Beyond Belief, with Margaret Silf on Thursday 26th April from 11am-4pm, to raise awareness and stimulate discussion on what it really means to be a person of faith in today’s world.

• Theology of Prayer on Thursdays 26th April – 17th May from 7-8.30pm, addressing what the Church teaches on prayer and how this informs a distinctively Catholic spirituality.

Palm Sunday 1st April 2012

PARISH UPDATE

Easter Services all readers and Extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion please sign up for the Easter Liturgies. Lists are at the back of the Church. Servers should also sign up in the Sacristy.

Church Cleaning the Church will be closed immediately after Mass on Tuesday morning to facilitate cleaning and floor polishing.

First Holy Communion programme now that the children have completed their preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we remind you that they must make their First Confession prior to receiving their First Communion in May. Indeed, it is a requirement that all of us celebrate this Sacrament at least once a year. Confessions are heard on a Saturday between 10.30 and 11.00 and 5.30 and 6.15 or by arrangement with Fr Kevin or Fr Rohitha. There are also extra Confessions during Holy Week. Please see the separate timetable leaflet.

Repository Easter cards and the new Sunday Missal are on sale now.

Gift Aid envelopes please pick up your envelopes for coming year which are in alphabetical order at the back of the Church.

Full details of Holy Week and Easter services, including confession times, are available in a separate brochure at the back of the Church.


A Day with Mary on Saturday 14th April from 10am to 5.30pm. The venue is Holy Apostles Church, Winchester Street, SW1. Please bring a packed lunch. See www.adaywithmary.org for more details.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 8th to 12th May - £470 includes transport, full board at the Alba Hotel and trips to Bartres and San Pierre – contact John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279.


WESTMINSTER NOTICES

Irish Elderly Advice Network annual spring concert will take part at the Theatro Technis Theatre 26 Crowndale Road Camden Town NW1 1TT on Friday 13th April at 7.30pm featuring Irish pensioners choir, Irish traditional music and dance. Admission is £5 on the door. For further details, please call 020 7428 0471.
Migrant Mass will take place on Monday 7th May in Westminster Cathedral at 11am. Volunteer stewards, readers and people to carry banners are required. Please contact Clergy House if you can assist with this event telephone number 020 8451 46775.

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Archbishop Vincent invites you to join him on the 7th -15th November 2012. During the pilgrimage you will stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee and show your support for the local Christian communities. The cost is £1480 per person based on two sharing a room. Booking forms can be obtained directly from Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk telephone 020 77989173.
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please telephone 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk


WESTMINSTER VACANCIES

Cleaners required for Most Sacred Heart, Ruislip and Our Lady of Lourdes & St Michael, Uxbridge. The salary range is £7-9 per hour. These are part time positions. Closing date for applications is 13th April and interviews will be held on 16th April.

Laundry Assistant at Allen Hall Seminary. A reliable person is required to undertake laundry and domestic duties at the Seminary based in Chelsea. The hours of work are Mon-Thurs 9am to 1pm, plus weekends during the months of July and August. The salary is £8.75 per hour. Closing date for applications is 13th April and interviews will be held on 16th April.

Payroll Officer (14 month fixed term- maternity cover) £26-30k per annum (neg).
Based in our central London offices in SW1, and working closely with the HR team, s/he will responsible for the administration of payroll records and payments for all lay and clergy staff, liaising with parishes, agencies and central service departments. Hours of work: 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday (35 hours per week) Closing date: 27 April 2012 Interview date: 3 May 2012 Proposed start date: Early June 2012, for a 14 month fixed period. For details of how to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

Lettings Cover Assistant Vacancy St Dominic’s College, Harrow. The successful applicant would be responsible for opening and closing of the College buildings, grounds and site security. The hours of work are 25 hours per week (plus) to include evenings and weekends at £10 per hour. For further details www.stdoms.ac.uk/information/job-vacancies