Ascension Sunday 20th May 2012
PARISH UPDATE
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 on 07891 105 221.
Parish Volunteers. Please inform the parish Safeguarding Representative Mrs Norrie Fox if you are leaving the parish.
Seekers/ Enquires. Do you know of anyone interested in becoming a Catholic? Are you, or do you know, an adult who was baptised, but was never confirmed? Do you know of anyone who has stopped practicing their faith, but who may be persuaded to return? Are you a regular practicing Catholic who just wishes to understand their faith a bit better? If the answer is ‘Yes’ to any question, we are holding a series of ‘seekers’ meetings where any questions you may have can be asked and answered. All are welcome. The meetings will be in the Annexe at 7:30 pm on the following Tuesdays - 29th May, 12th June, 26th June and 10th July. Just turn up.
Night of Witness, Thursday 17th May, Westminster Cathedral. An evening of prayer and action commencing at 4pm with music and film on the Cathedral Piazza. Followed by Sung Mass at 5.30pm.
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
Cardinal Hume Centre, open evening on Thursday 24th May, 6.30pm-8.00pm. The evening will include a short talk on how the Centre helps homeless and vulnerable people. Contact 0207 222 1602 or email aileenstirman@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk if you are interested in attending.
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.
Dinner in aid of The Passage, The Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1 on Thursday 31st May 2012 at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. The principal guest and speaker is Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Tickets costing £70 to include dinner and table wine may be obtained from The Passage 020 7592 1856 tickets@passage.org.uk.
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.
Experienced Office Administrator. Cultural Exchange with China, for which the Columban Fathers are the Anchor group Columban Faith and Justice Office. The salary is £13-14 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, 30 hours per week based in Hendon. Contact 0787 7622 866 or email: eamonn.china79@gmail.com. Closing date 8th June.
"Come and See" day for men (aged 18+) discerning a call to the priesthood at Allen Hall.
The annual Vocations Pilgrimage to Walsingham for men and women is on Saturday 16th June. This year's theme is "Mary, Mother of the Word and Mother of Joy". For more details and to book a place on the coach (cost £10), contact Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.
Celebrate Love marriage enrichment seminar Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012 at Hendon NW4 4TY. Over two packed non-residential days, with the help of God’s grace and insights from Blessed John Paul II’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 on 020 7931 6064.
Brightlights Festival. Friday 29th June to Monday 2nd July at Aylesford Priory. This is an opportunity for young Catholic adults to reflect on and renew their faith as well as meet likeminded people of their faith. Contact 0845 805 7010 or www.brightlights.org.uk for bookings and information.
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 on 07891 105 221.
Parish Volunteers. Please inform the parish Safeguarding Representative Mrs Norrie Fox if you are leaving the parish.
Seekers/ Enquires. Do you know of anyone interested in becoming a Catholic? Are you, or do you know, an adult who was baptised, but was never confirmed? Do you know of anyone who has stopped practicing their faith, but who may be persuaded to return? Are you a regular practicing Catholic who just wishes to understand their faith a bit better? If the answer is ‘Yes’ to any question, we are holding a series of ‘seekers’ meetings where any questions you may have can be asked and answered. All are welcome. The meetings will be in the Annexe at 7:30 pm on the following Tuesdays - 29th May, 12th June, 26th June and 10th July. Just turn up.
Night of Witness, Thursday 17th May, Westminster Cathedral. An evening of prayer and action commencing at 4pm with music and film on the Cathedral Piazza. Followed by Sung Mass at 5.30pm.
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
Cardinal Hume Centre, open evening on Thursday 24th May, 6.30pm-8.00pm. The evening will include a short talk on how the Centre helps homeless and vulnerable people. Contact 0207 222 1602 or email aileenstirman@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk if you are interested in attending.
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.
Dinner in aid of The Passage, The Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1 on Thursday 31st May 2012 at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. The principal guest and speaker is Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Tickets costing £70 to include dinner and table wine may be obtained from The Passage 020 7592 1856 tickets@passage.org.uk.
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.
Experienced Office Administrator. Cultural Exchange with China, for which the Columban Fathers are the Anchor group Columban Faith and Justice Office. The salary is £13-14 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, 30 hours per week based in Hendon. Contact 0787 7622 866 or email: eamonn.china79@gmail.com. Closing date 8th June.
"Come and See" day for men (aged 18+) discerning a call to the priesthood at Allen Hall.
The annual Vocations Pilgrimage to Walsingham for men and women is on Saturday 16th June. This year's theme is "Mary, Mother of the Word and Mother of Joy". For more details and to book a place on the coach (cost £10), contact Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.
Celebrate Love marriage enrichment seminar Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012 at Hendon NW4 4TY. Over two packed non-residential days, with the help of God’s grace and insights from Blessed John Paul II’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 on 020 7931 6064.
Brightlights Festival. Friday 29th June to Monday 2nd July at Aylesford Priory. This is an opportunity for young Catholic adults to reflect on and renew their faith as well as meet likeminded people of their faith. Contact 0845 805 7010 or www.brightlights.org.uk for bookings and information.
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