Thirteenth Sunday of the Year 1st July 2012

PARISH UPDATE

Peter’s Pence Collection at all Masses this weekend.

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Please collect new rotas from the sacristy this week as changes have had to be made to the rotas issued last weekend.

Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet in the Annexe on Thursday 5th July at 8.00pm for Mass, rosary and prayers for the sick. All are welcome.

Terrible Twos. You might not know this but if your little bundle of joy is driving you mad during Mass, the Annexe is open if you’d like a little respite. There is a speaker in there so you can hear Mass but you won’t be able to see the priest…thank Heaven for small mercies.

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 Tuesday 10th July. Just turn up.

St Mary Magdalen Junior School. Summer Fair this Sunday 1st July from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome. Please come and support your local parish school.

Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School. Summer Fete next Saturday 7th July 2012 from 12 noon - 3pm. Please join us at the infant school in Park Avenue for a fun afternoon, with stalls, tombola, raffle, cake stall and refreshments. If any local businesses would like to donate prizes or refreshments, we would be very grateful. Please contact the PTA c/o the School Office.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists 2012. Please see the list of sessions available at the back of the church. Pre-booking through the catechetical administrator to attend the events is required for all participants at least a week in advance of the event they wish to attend. Call 0207 798 9150, email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk or see Deacon Michael.

CARITAS, the new Diocesan agency established to address the challenges of social exclusion and poverty, is looking for volunteers to assist with mapping the good works going on already in our parishes and schools and to identify other areas of need in the Diocese that CARITAS could help with. To find out about volunteering with CARITAS, please contact the Director,
Patricia Chale on patriciachale@rcdow.org.uk or write to her at CARITAS, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN .

“Light of his Glory” exhibition. This features new and well-known pictures by Catholic artist Elizabeth Wang and takes place at the French Church, 5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX from 18th June to 16th September. The church is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Everyone is welcome. As part of the exhibition there is an event on Saturday 8th September from 2pm-4pm which will
include a time of prayer, reflection, a guided meditation on each of the images, and the celebration of Holy Mass. Visit www.radiantlight.org.uk for further details.

Getting to Grips with Group Dynamics, Saturday 7th July 11am-4pm. By chance or design, we have all been members of groups throughout our lives. This workshop aims to throw some light on the way they function, and the role(s) we play within them. Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street W1K 3AH www.mountstreet.info 0207 495 1673.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the National Shire of Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 22nd July 2012. A day of faith and fun for all the family. See the poster as the back of the church for further information.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes, October 6th -9th 2012. Cost £400 inclusive of insurance, transfers to the airport and full board at the Grand Basilique Hotel. The pilgrimage will include trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279.


Thank you to all the parishioners for their prayers and get well cards for Shiranee during her recent illness. A Mass will be offered for their intentions.

The Nativity of St John the Baptist. 24th June 2012

PARISH UPDATE

Magdala Magazine. The latest edition will be on sale after all Masses this weekend.

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. The new rotas are ready for collection this weekend in the Sacristy.

Cricklewood Homeless Concern. Collection of non-perishable foods after all Masses this weekend.

Peter’s Pence Collection at all Masses next weekend.

Special Needs Group. A thousand thanks to the Pioneer Group for their magnificent donation of £1000, proceeds from the recent Pioneer Dance. We are very grateful to all who contributed.

Terrible Twos. You might not know this but if your little bundle of joy is driving you mad during Mass, the Annexe is open if you’d like a little respite. There is a speaker in there so you can hear Mass but you won’t be able to see the priest…thank Heaven for small mercies.

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 - 26th June and 10th July. Just turn up.

St Mary Magdalen Junior School. Summer Fair on Sunday 1st July from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome. Please come and support your local parish school.


WESTMINSTER NOTICES

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists 2012. Please see the list of sessions available at the back of the church. Pre-booking through the catechetical administrator to attend the events is required for all participants at least a week in advance of the event they wish to attend. Call 0207 798 9150, email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk or see Deacon Michael.

CARITAS, the new Diocesan agency established to address the challenges of social exclusion and poverty, is looking for volunteers to assist with mapping the good works going on already in our parishes and schools and to identify other areas of need in the Diocese that CARITAS could help with. To find out about volunteering with CARITAS, please contact the Director, Patricia Chale, email: patriciachale@rcdow.org.uk or write to her at CARITAS, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN .

“Light of his Glory” exhibition. This features new and well-known pictures by Catholic artist Elizabeth Wang and takes place at the French Church, 5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX from 18th June to 16th September. The church is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Everyone is welcome. As part of the exhibition there is an event on Saturday 8th September from 2pm-4pm which will include a time of prayer, reflection, a guided meditation on each of the images, and the celebration of Holy Mass. Visit www.radiantlight.org.uk for further details.

Vocations Discernment Group. Next meeting for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 22 June, 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral, with a talk by Lawrence Maxwell Stuart on “Discerning as a pilgrim”. Lawrence recently walked from the UK to Jerusalem on a pilgrimage which has changed his life. For further information contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.

Brightlights Festival. Friday 29thJune to Monday 2ndJuly 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.

Two Countries One Voice. A concert in Aid Of The Passage featuring the best young performers from USA and UK at Westminster Central Hall, Victoria Street London SW1 on Saturday 30th June at 7.30p.m. Tickets available only from Encore Tickets
0207 4921500 www.theatrepeople.com.

A Day with Mary. Saturday 7th July, St Scholastica’s church, Kenninghall Rd, E5.

Praying with Poetry, Art and Music. Saturday 7th July 11am-4pm. Love of art, poetry or music can open us to new ways of praying and could be your way to God. Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street W1K 3AH www.mountstreet.info 0207 495 1673.

Getting to Grips with Group Dynamics. Saturday 7th July 11am-4pm. By chance or design, we have all been members of groups throughout our lives. This workshop aims to throw some light on the way they function, and the role(s) we play within them. Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street W1K 3AH www.mountstreet.info 0207 495 1673.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the National Shire of Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 22nd July 2012. A day of faith and fun for all the family. See the poster as the back of the church for further information.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. October 6th -9th 2012. Cost £400 inclusive of Insurance, transfers to the airport and full board at the Grand Basilique Hotel. The pilgrimage will include trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279.

Eleventh Sunday of the Year 17th June 2012

PARISH UPDATE
Magdala Magazine. Latest edition will be on sale after all Masses next weekend.

Catholic Children Society. Collection after all Masses next weekend.
£476.09 was collected from the Lenten boxes. Many thanks to all who gave so generously.

Diaconate ordinations. Martin Plunkett and four other seminarians are being ordained to the Diaconate at 10.30 on Saturday 23rd June at Westminster Cathedral. Martin extends a personal invitation to members of our parish: no reply required, just turn up! Martin will preach here at both 10.30 and 12 o’clock Masses on 24th June.

Terrible Twos. You might not know this but if your little bundle of joy is driving you mad during Mass, the Annexe is open if you’d like a little respite. There is a speaker in there so you can hear Mass but you won’t be able to see the priest…thank Heaven for small mercies.

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 - 26th June and 10th July. Just turn up.

A Day with Mary. Saturday 7th July, St Scholastica’s church, Kenninghall Rd, E5.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES

‘Jesus as Model of Servant-Leadership in Lay Ministry', a diocesan retreat let by Fr John Farrell OP for parish adult faith formation leaders, volunteers and those who would like to get involved in parish adult faith formation. 'I am the Vine you are the Branches' (John 15) ' Use words which build up and provide what is needed' ( Ephesians 4.29). Saturday 2nd June 2012 from 10.30am to 3pm in Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TQ. Suggested minimum donation is £5 for the day. Please bring your own lunch. For further details and registration please contact ausrakaraliute@rcdow.org.uk or call at 020 7931 6078.

“Light of his Glory” exhibition. This features new and well-known pictures by Catholic artist Elizabeth Wang and takes place at the French Church, 5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX from 18th June to 16th September. The church is open daily from 9am to 9pm,everyone is welcome. As part of the exhibition there is an event on Saturday 8th September from 2pm-4pm which will
include\ a time of prayer, reflection, a guided meditation on each of the images, and the celebration of Holy Mass. Visit www.radiantlight.org.uk for further details.

Vocations Discernment Group. Next meeting for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 22 June, 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral, with a talk by Lawrence Maxwell Stuart on “Discerning as a pilgrim”. Lawrence recently walked from the UK to Jerusalem on a pilgrimage which has changed his life. For further info contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.

Refugees: How can we help? Saturday 23rd June 11am-4pm. Exploring common myths, and issues of concern and injustice regarding the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK. Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street W1K 3AH www.mountstreet.info
Celebrate Love marriage enrichment seminar, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012 at St Joseph’s, 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.

CARITAS, the new Diocesan agency established to address the challenges of social exclusion and poverty, is looking for volunteers to assist with mapping the good works going on already in our parishes and schools and to identify other areas of need in the Diocese that CARITAS could help with. To find out about volunteering with CARITAS, please contact the Director, Patricia Chale, E-mail: patriciachale@rcdow.org.uk or write to her at CARITAS, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN .

Brightlights Festival. Friday 29thJune to Monday 2ndJuly 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.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the National Shire of Our Lady of Walsingham on Sunday 22nd July 2012. A day of faith and fun for all the family. See the poster as the back of the church for further information.

Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage to Walsingham Sunday 9th September led by Bishop John Rawsthorne.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. October 6th -9th 2012. Cost £400 inclusive of Insurance, transfers to the airport and full board at the Grand Basilique Hotel. The pilgrimage will include trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279

MOST HOLY TRINITY 3rd June 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.

Terrible Twos. You might not know this but if your little bundle of joy is driving you mad during Mass, the Annexe is open if you’d like a little respite. There is a speaker in there so you can hear Mass but you won’t be able to see the priest…thank Heaven for small mercies.

John Gallagher would like to thank everyone who has Masses offered for Jack, and for prayers and sympathy of so many. Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.

Padre Pio Mass. Thursday 7th June at 8.00pm. The Padre Pio Mitten will be present for individual blessings in church. All are welcome.

Corpus Christi. Sunday 10th June at 10.30am Mass for all First Holy Communion Children of 2012 to come dressed in their attire. There will be light refreshments served in the Annexe afterwards.

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 - 12th June, 26th June and 10th July. Just turn up.

WESTMINSTER NOTICES / VACANCIES
Fifty Stewards Needed. Prayer Vigil 11pm on the 8th June to Midday 9th June at St Martin-in-the-fields, Trafalgar Square. Duties will include ensuring a prayerful atmosphere, seating people, distributing programmes. Please contact Barbara Kentish at justice@rcdow.org.uk or call 0208 888 4222 by 4th June.

Parish Administrator St Augustine’s, Hammersmith. The successful applicant will be organised and able to work to deadlines. The hours of work will be 25 per week, Monday to Friday. The salary range is from £9-11 per hour depending on experience. The closing date for
applications is 15th June with interviews been held on the 18th June. To apply for this position visit www.rcdow.org.uk .

“Spiritual but not Religious?” What does this mean? Saturday 16thJune 11am-4pm.Exploring what factors might lead to the shift in the meanings of ‘religious’ and
‘spiritual’ and providing some tools for reflecting on what this might mean for individuals participating. Mount Street Jesuit Centre,114, Mount Street W1K 3AH www.mountstreet.info

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

Youth Programme Coordinator, St Monica’s, Palmers Green. The successful applicant will ideally be a practising Catholic with relevant qualifications in youth work. The salary range is £26,279-£30,000. The hours of work are 37.5 per week to include some evening and weekend work. The closing date for applications is 21st June with interviews being held on 3rd July. To apply for this position visit www.rcdow.org.uk or call Julie Dauncey 0207 798 9167.

Celebrate Love marriage enrichment seminar Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012 at St Joseph’s, 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.

‘Everybody has a place’ 2nd July is a conference is to be held at Westminster Central Hall. It will focus on faith, disability and sport. Professor John Swinton, Prof David Jones and Baroness Sheila Hollins and Dr Pia Matthews are all speaking alongside Archbishop Peter Smith. We are hoping to attract 300 people to the conference and are currently securing other key speakers from the world of sport and disability theology. The conference will be a springboard for ongoing reflection and pastoral engagement with people with disabilities in faith communities. While this is an ecumenical initiative it is being led by the Catholic Church.

St Dominic’s Sixth Form College. This successful college wishes to appoint a teacher of A-Level English, full time to start on Tuesday 28th August 2012. Details on the post are available www.stdoms.ac.uk.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes. October 6th -9th 2012. Cost £400 inclusive of Insurance, transfers to the Airports and full board at the Grand Basilique Hotel. The pilgrimage will include trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279.