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
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
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