25th Sunday of the Year 23rd September 2012

Parish News Last week’s collection was £2048.82 Thank you. Catholic Children’s Society. The annual collection will take place after all Masses this weekend, 22nd /23rd September. Union of Catholic Mothers. Would all members please attend the next meeting on Wednesday 26th September at 8.00pm in the Annexe. Journey in Faith. Do you know of anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, or just wanting to find out more about the Catholic Faith? Are you an adult who has not yet been confirmed? Our Journey in Faith group continues next Saturday at 10:30am. Please give the names of anyone interested in learning about the faith to Fr Kevin, Fr Rohitha or Deacon Michael. Neophytes. Our monthly meetings for those received into the Church at Easter restart on Saturday 29th September at 12:00 noon. Cricklewood Homeless Concern. A collection will be taken up of non perishable goods next weekend. Aylesford day trip on Sunday 30th September: the coach leaves from the church at 8.30am. The cost is £10.30. For details contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279. Konkani Mass at English Martyrs Church, Wembley Park, on Sunday 30th September at 4.00pm. Contact Edna 07950 419 942 or Seby 07854 829 426 for more details. Pilgrimage to Lourdes. October 6th –9th. Cost £400 inclusive of insurance, transport and full board at the Grand Basilique Hotel. Contact John O’Sullivan on 0208 459 0279. Secondary School Transfers 2013. Fr Kevin will be signing school forms from 18th to 22nd October. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. Dates have not yet been set for appointments for primary school transfers. A message from Tony Thomas. Dear all at St Mary Magdalen’s. I can hardly believe it is over a year since I left you all after a wonderful time working in the parish! As some of you know, I’m just starting my second year of formation for the priesthood at Allen Hall in Chelsea. On Sunday 25th November we have an “adoration afternoon” here to which I’d like to invite a group from Willesden Green. It will include refreshments, a tour of the seminary, and a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament including sung Vespers and Benediction. There are 25 places which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please leave your details with the parish secretary if you would like to come. St Mary Magdalen Wednesday Club. There are places available for the Christmas Special Trip to “Mickey’s Variety Club”, Wood Green, on Thursday 29th November. £25 inclusive of meal and coach. Call 0208 963 0973 or 0208 4596952 for bookings. Diocesan Notices The next meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 28 September, 7.00-9.00pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral, with a talk by Fr John Hemer on “Abraham, our father in faith”. This is the first of a series of meetings on “Figures of Faith in the Bible” for the Year of Faith. For further information contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk. A day at the House of Prayer on Saturday 29th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The topic is “ Listen with the ear of your heart– St Benedict and Contemplation” led by Sr Melanie Kingston. To book call 0208 941 2313 or email info@christian-retreat.org. Cost £15, please bring a packed lunch. Parish Secretary vacancy at St Edward the Confessor, Golders Green. The successful applicant would be ideally a secretary/PA with substantial experience. The closing date for applications is 5th October with interviews being held the week of 8th October. Visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs for further details. Called to a Deeper Discipleship? This is a retreat day for men and women of all ages to prepare for the Year of Faith. Talks and discussion, silence and adoration, fabulous food and a “Faith Fair” will all to help you find your personal key to entering through the door of faith for this year of grace. The venue is St Mary of the Angels, Bayswater, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Saturday 6th October. For more information see www.rcdow.org.uk/vocations or contact richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk. A Day with Mary, Saturday 13th October, Westminster Cathedral. The entrance procession will commence at 9.45am. Please bring a packed lunch. From Ocean to Ocean. A pilgrimage of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa across Europe. The icon will be on display for veneration by all who visit Westminster Cathedral from 4pm Monday 5th to 1.30pm on Tuesday 6th November. Call 0207 931 6064 for further details. There is an Advent Retreat at Ealing Abbey on Saturday 8th December, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, led by Mgr Keith Barltrop. Cost £10 (which includes an excellent lunch.) If you wish to go then book a place by phoning the Ealing Parish office on 020 8862 2160.Please let Deacon Michael know, as then we could sort out a ‘car share’ for those without transport.