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3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) 11thDecember 2011

2011-12-09T12:04:00.000Z

Parish update

• Confirmation: Meeting for parents and candidates Monday 12th December at 7.30pm in the Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School, Park Avenue, Willesden Green.

• First Holy Communion: The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in the church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

• Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in the church.

• Readers and Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: please sign up for the various Masses on Christmas Day and Sunday 1st January. Forms are at the back of the Church.
• Church Cleaning: on Tuesday 20th December the church will close immediately after 9.30am Mass for polishing the floor.
• Parish email is now willesdengreen@rcdow.org.uk.: please use this email for future correspondence.
• Choirs or Groups of Singers in our parish who would like to take part in our Carol Concert on Sunday December 18th at 3.30pm should contact Brigid on 0208 459 17510.
• Westminster Yearbook 2012 is now available to buy in the Repository.

External Notices

BIAS: [Brent Irish advisory Service], has requested that we publicise the following:
Annual Christmas Elders Party at the Crown Moran Hotel, Wednesday 14th December 12.00 till 5.30pm - £10.00.
The Emerald Day Centre run by BIAS every Friday has spaces available. Open to all older Irish Adults living in any borough. Provides lunch, Mass, activities & entertainment. Will take Social Services’ referrals or privately. For access and enquiries to the service please contact Ann or Hyni 020 8459 6655.
Volunteer wanted - To do administration with excel/word work 2 days per week, Monday & Friday. Call Christina at BIAS 020 8459 6655.

Advent Retreat: There will be an Advent retreat on Sat 17th December at St Benedict’s Parish, Ealing Abbey from 10:00am to 4:30 pm. The retreat will be led by a Benedictine monk and a Franciscan Friar. There will be talks on Lectio Divina, with Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Office, Silent Reflection and Sacrament of Confession. See poster at the back of the Church. There is a £10 charge for a hot meal. Please apply either directly to Ealing (using appropriate forms) or via Deacon Michael.

St Vincent De Paul: is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack.

Westminster Notices.
Youth of the Parish - If you are young person or a young adult, you may be interested in coming along to the Flame Congress, 24 March 2012 in Wembley. Many thousands of young Catholics are expected to attend. There will be local and international speakers to help us grow in the faith, as well as music and an atmosphere of joy and participation. The Youth Support Team (YST) and the Diocesan Youth Chaplain, Fr. David Reilly want to encourage young people Yr 10+ and young adults in parish groups to attend this event. See: http://cymfed.org/congress/flame/2012/ for more details. If you are interested in attending please speak to Fr Kevin or Deacon Michael.

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

New Year’s Resolution: Volunteer for CAFOD! Do you have good public speaking skills and want to help tackle poverty and injustice? CAFOD needs volunteers to speak in parishes about its work in the developing world. Come to “Understanding CAFOD” Day on Saturday, 21 January to learn how to get involved. For more information or to book, contact CAFOD on 0208 449 6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk. Space is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Diocesan Vacancies

Organ Scholar Applications are invited for a post-graduate ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP (Awarded Annually) Commencing 1 September 2012 Full details may be obtained from: Aoife Daly, Music Administrator Clergy House 42 Francis Street London SW1P 1QW Tel: 020 7798 9057email: music@westminstercathedral.org.uk

St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre has responsibility for the support of people with learning disabilities. We work with families in the parishes of the Diocese and at a Centre mainly for adults in Hendon. We seek people to join the Management Committee, ‘critical friend’ to St. Joseph’s, in a voluntary role. If you are interested please contact Sue on 020 8202 3999 or at sue@stjoseph.org.uk or consult our website www.stjoseph.org.uk .

2nd Sunday of Advent – 4h December 2011

2011-12-06T12:21:00.001Z

Parish update

• Confirmation: Meeting for parents and candidates Monday 12th December at 7.30pm in the Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School, Park Avenue Willesden.

• First Holy Communion: The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

• Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.

• The Social Events Committee: meeting this Tuesday at 8.00pm – new members very welcome – we organise social events and raise funds for various Parish needs. Please leave your details in the office or come to our meeting on Tuesday.

• Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass. Training Session - Sat 10th Dec 4pm-10.30am & 12 noon servers.

• Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.
External Notices
Advent Retreat with Merciful Jesus – Divine Mercy: 10th December at 11.00am at our Lady Queen of Heaven, 4a Inverness Place W2 3JF – full details at back of church.
“That’s Entertainment”: 10th Dec at 7.30pm Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. An evening of music from the great Hollywood musicals. Tickets £10 available from www.hardy-music.co.uk or 07791 607 993.

Ten Ten Theatre: the professional Catholic theatre company, are presenting their new play for the whole family, “Called Up”, at the Leicester Square Theatre on Saturday 10 December at 11.30am and 1.30pm. For tickets phone 08448 733 433 or visit the website www.tententheatre.co.uk
BIAS:[Brent Irish advisory Service] has requested that we publicise the following items –

• Annual Christmas Elders Party - at the Crown Moran Hotel Wednesday 14th December 12.00 till 5.30 - £10.00

• The Emerald Day Centre - run by BIAS every Friday has spaces available. Open to all older Irish Adults living in any borough. Provides lunch, mass, activities & entertainment. Will take Social services referrals or privately. For access and enquiries to the service please contact Ann or Hyni 020 8459 6655.

• Volunteer wanted - To do administration with excel/word work 2 days per week. Monday & Friday. Call Christina at BIAS 020 8459 6655

Advent Retreat: There will be an Advent retreat on Sat 17th Dec at St Benedict’s Parish, Ealing Abbey from 10:00am to 4:30 pm. The retreat will be led by a Benedictine monk and Franciscan Friar. There will be talks on Lectio Divina, with Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Office, Silent Reflection and Sacrament of Confession. (See poster at the back of the Church). There is a £10 charge for a hot meal. Please apply either directly to Ealing (using appropriate forms) or via Deacon Michael.

A Day with Mary – 17th Dec 2011 – St Mary of the Angels, Moorehouse Rd W2 5DJ – dull details at back of church – or 0208641 6418 – email dwm@adaywithmary.org

St Vincent De Paul: is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack.

Westminster Notices.

Advent Mission in the West End of London 9-11 Dec 2011 -Come and join us for the events: ‘Rejoice!’ Prayer Celebration on Friday 9 Dec 19h at Notre Dame de France (WC2H 7BX): Inspiring talk by Fr. Stephen Wang, reflection from the Missionaries of Charity, music & prayer led by Edwin Fawcett. Catholic Underground on Saturday 10 Dec 19.30 at St. Patrick’s Church (W1D 4NR) with Holy Hour, followed by entertainment with Live Music with Christian musicians. Sat and Sun afternoon: Street evangelisation and prayer with the SPES team. International Mass and Marian Street Procession: Sun 11 Dec 18h from St Patrick’s. More information: E: info@spiritinthecity.org T: 020 7025 1596
The Passage With Christmas and cold weather approaching , your donation will help us take homeless people off the streets and into a home; not just for Christmas, but for good. For donations that are Gift Aided, a further 25p can be claimed by The Passage for every £1 given. When you donate online to The Passage from 10.00 a.m. Monday 5 December to Friday 9 December, your donation will be doubled by the Big Give campaign! So, for every £1 you donate, The Passage will get £2. http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/11788.

1st Sunday of Advent – 27th November 2011

2011-11-28T08:44:00.001Z

Parish update

•First Holy Communion: All forms must be completed with the baptismal certificate attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

•Cricklewood Homeless Concern- collection of non perishable foods after all Masses this weekend – thank you for your ongoing generosity.

•Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.

•Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” a booklet from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass -now available for £1.50

•St Mary Magdalen Wednesday Club- wish to thank all who supported the “bring and buy” sale last Wednesday - £262.30 was raised.

•Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now

•Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

•The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

•Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass. Training Session - Sat 10th Dec 4pm-10.30am & 12 noon servers.
Please note above the change to Altar servers training.

External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.

Advent Retreat with Merciful Jesus – Divine Mercy -10th December at 11.00am at our Lady Queen of Heaven, 4a Inverness Place W2 3JF – full details at back of church

St Vincent De Paul is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack

Celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes, with Anointing of the Sick, on Saturday 11th February 2012 at 2.00 pm. The Archbishop will be the Chief Celebrant, at the annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Cathedral. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the Mass by the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests who will be concelebrating the Mass. Please contact the parish office with your details if you would like to attend this Mass.

The Katie Heffernan School of Irish Dancing- Saturday mornings 10.30am-11.30am in The Transfiguration Church, Kensal Rise. Contact 07854 151 654 or email khefferan@hotmail.co.uk for further details.

“That’s Entertainment”- 10th Dec at 7.30pm Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. An evening of music from the great Hollywood musicals. Tickets £10 available from www.hardy-music.co.uk or 07791 607 993.

Diocesan vacancies

Ceramics Tutor and LSA Supervisor – internet café -St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre (working with people with learning disabilities) are seeking 1 part-time tutor (Ceramics) and 1 part-time LSA Supervisor (Internet Café) For more information and an application pack contact sue@stjoseph.org.uk tel. 020 8202 3999.

20th November 2011 Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

2011-11-28T08:39:00.000Z

Parish update

•First Holy Communion: All forms must be completed with the baptismal certificate attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents’ meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

•Cricklewood Homeless Concern- collection of non perishable foods after all Masses next weekend.

•Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.

•St Mary Magdalen’s Wednesday Club- Autumn Bring & Buy- Weds 23rd Nov
1.30pm-3.00pm. Raffle, refreshments, groceries, bric-a-brac. All welcome.

•Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now

•Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

•The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

•Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.
•Would the lady who volunteered to be reader at 9:00am Mass and gave her details to
Fr Kieran, please contact Clergy House.

Altar Servers Training Sessions

Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 26th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers
Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers

External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.

Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011
Paddington Old 20th Nov- 2pm

St Vincent De Paul is distributing cold-weather packs to rough sleepers and your donation is invited to cover the cost of £3 per pack. Please post to The S.V.P. c/o 46 Brunswick Court, Regency St., SW1P 4AE, and say if you would like your name labelled on the pack.

Westminster Events

Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesday - 7.00pm 22nd Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3

Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30’s) is on Friday 25 November with a talk by Sr Mary Forrest, SMG on “Prayer and Discernment”. 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral. For further info contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk .

Join the seminary for a day! On Saturday 26th November there will be a special day for men, aged 18+, who are discerning a possible calling to the priesthood. The day will be held at Allen Hall seminary and will include input from the seminary Rector, Mgr Mark O’Toole, as well as time for prayer and a chance to join the seminary community. For further details and to register for a place, please contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.

Celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes, with Anointing of the Sick, on Saturday 11th February 2012 at 2.00 pm. The Archbishop will be the Chief Celebrant, at the annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Cathedral. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the Mass by the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests who will be concelebrating the Mass. Please contact the parish office with your details if you would like to attend this Mass.

33rd Sunday of the Year – 13th November 2011

2011-11-14T09:28:00.000Z

Parish update

• First Holy Communion: Application forms and programme details are now available to collect from the back of the church. All forms must be completed with the baptismal cert attached and returned to the parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first parents meeting will be with Fr Kevin in church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

• Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 calendars now on sale.

• Year 7 & 8 Youth Club- We need helpers for year 7 & 8 youth club on Thurs 7pm-8.30pm. Contact John O'Sullivan on 07958524761 or at johneaglepainter@yahoo.co.uk.

• St Mary Magdalen’s Wednesday Club- Autumn Bring & Buy- Weds 23rd Nov
1.30pm-3.00pm. Raffle, refreshments, groceries, bric-a-brac. All welcome.

• Carol Concert: This year’s Nativity & Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 18th December at 3.30pm in Church.

• The Social Events Committee welcomes new members. This would give you the opportunity to take part in the organising of our social events & raising funds for various Parish needs as they arise. Please leave your details in the office.

• Singing the new responses- session in church with Fr Kevin, 19th Nov at 12.15pm. The Archbishop has requested that we all learn to sing the new responses. Everyone is welcome.

• Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.
Altar Servers Training Sessions

Sat 19th Nov 4pm – 9am & 6.30pm Sun servers Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 26th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers

The Mulvenna family would like to thank everyone who showed support, came to the funeral of Aileen & sent Mass cards. A Mass will be offered for your intentions.

External Notices

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Dance- Cardinal Vaughan School- Friday 2nd December
4pm-6pm. Please contact Clergy House if you are interested in attending, as there are limited places. Transport will be provided for those who require it.

Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011
Alperton 13th Nov- 2pm St Mary’s & Kensal Rise 13th Nov- 2pm
Paddington Old 20th Nov- 2pm

Westminster Events
Thank you for helping our sick and retired priests. Last weekend this parish raised £1470 for the Sick and Retired Priests Fund and all of this money will be used to support sick and elderly priests. If you have not yet made a donation, it’s not too late as the collection remains open until the end of November. Donation envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please give as much as you can. (You can also make a donation online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.)

Public Relations & Media Co-ordinator at Missio- This is an official Catholic organisation to support overseas mission. The position is a full time (35 hours) permanent post. The job will be based in Eccleston Square but may involve national and some international travel. For application forms contact Peter Honiball on 0207 821 9755 or email peterhoniball@missio.org.uk .

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven & Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3.

Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

32nd Sunday of the Year – 6th November 2011

2011-11-07T11:14:00.001Z

Parish update

• First Holy Communion: Application forms and programme details are now available to collect from the back of the Church. All forms must be completed with the baptismal cert attached and returned to the Parish office. The closing date is the 30th November. The first Parents meeting will be with Fr Kevin in Church on the 15th December at 7.30pm.

• Repository- Advent wreaths & calendars, Christmas cards, cribs, candles, books & 2012 Calendars now on sale.

• Year 7 & 8 Youth Club- we are still seeking helpers to assist in the running of the year 7 & 8 youth club on Thurs evenings, between 7.00-8.30pm, If you are interested please contact John O'Sullivan on 07958524761 or at johneaglepainter@yahoo.co.uk. If we do not get the support from our parishioners and parents this previously successfully run youth club will have to be suspended.

• Altar Servers –Please note there are no rotas. You are welcome to serve anytime you come to Mass.

Altar Servers Training Sessions

Sat 19th Nov 4pm – 9am & 6.30pm Sun servers Sat 3rd Dec 4pm – 10.30am servers
Sat 24th Nov 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sat servers Sat 10th Dec 4pm- 12 noon servers

External Notices

“That’s Entertainment”- 10th Dec at 7.30pm Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise. An evening of music from the great Hollywood musicals. Tickets £10 available from
www.hardy-music.co.uk or 07791 607 993.

Cricklewood Homeless Concern would like to say a very sincere thank you for the food which you collect for CHC every month. This food provides nourishment for homeless and disadvantaged members of our community. Danny Maher.

Cemetery Blessing Nov 2011

Alperton 13th Nov- 2pm
St Mary’s & Kensal Rise 13th Nov- 2pm
Carpenders Pk 6th Nov -2pm
Milespit 5TH Nov- 2pm
Hendon 6th Nov -2pm
Willesden New (Franklyn Rd)6TH Nov -2pm

Westminster Events

Will you help sick and elderly priests? There will be a special collection for the Sick and Retired Priests Fund today and all the money that you give will be used to ensure that sick and elderly priests receive the care and support that they need. The Fund is entirely dependent on donations and each year more priests need its support. So it is vital that you give as much as you can. If you pay tax, please also complete the Gift Aid form on the donation envelope, as this will add 25p to every £1 that you give at no extra cost to yourself.
(You can also make a donation online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.)

The Passage – helping homeless people. ‘A Night Under the Stars’ is its largest fundraising event of the year at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 10th Nov 2011 at 7.30pm. This year the theme of the concert is ‘From Russia With Love’. Ticket prices from £12 to £39. Call 0844 847 9910 or visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk .

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm

08 Nov 2011- 'Praying for the Dead' - Fr John Edwards, SJ
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven& Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or email faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or call
020 79316078. Suggested donation - £3.

Something worthwhile for Advent - “A foretaste of heaven.” This booklet is from the Diocese of Westminster‘s exploring faith series and contains six group sessions for faith –sharing and a series of questions on what we believe about the Eucharist & the Mass. £1.50

31st Sunday of the Year - 30th October 2011

2011-10-28T08:09:00.002Z

Parish update

• Confirmation: will take place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 12:00 noon. Applications forms are now available at the back of the Church- consists of 3 parts- application, letter to parents & programme dates. Applicants should be in Year 9 or above.

• First Holy Communion: 1st Holy Communion dates will be announced soon. Application forms and programme details will be ready shortly.

• Padre Pio –meet on Thursday 3rd November at 8pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

• Church flowers: Flowers placed at our altars by parishioners are very welcome and are a wonderful sign of our devotion. Please note however that dried or imitation flowers are not permitted and will be removed as they contravene health and safety regulations in so far as they are a fire risk. It should also be noted that on occasion fresh flowers left in the Church may be incorporated into larger altar displays.

External Notices

Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School & Nursery-the closing date for applications to Nursery and Reception for September 2012 is Friday January 13th 2012. Applications packs are available at the school office.

Advent Retreat Day - Tuning in to love - on Saturday 12th November 2011 10.30am – 4.00pm at Sisters of Jesus & Mary 200 Chamberlayne Rd London NW10 – shared lunch – tea/coffee provided – cost – donation.

Good Counsel Network: Fundraising Ball Saturday 19th November at Ognisko, 55 Exhibition Road. South Kensington – full details at back of Church or call 020 7723 1740.

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

Pilgrimage

Lourdes: 7th to 10th December 2011 – all inclusive - £350. Contact John O’Sullivan on 020 8459 0279 Email- osullivan7@virginmedia.com.

Westminster - events

Join the seminary for a day: Saturday 26th November there will be a special day for men, aged 18+, who are discerning a possible calling to the priesthood. The day will be held at Allen Hall seminary and will include input from the seminary Rector, Mgr Mark O’Toole, as well as time for prayer and a chance to join the seminary community. For further details and to register for a place, please contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm 01 Nov 2011-'For all the Saints' - Fr Stephen Wang and Hannah Vaughan-Spruce
08 Nov 2011- 'Praying for the Dead' - Fr John Edwards, SJ
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven& Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee the place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or by e-mail at faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3.

St Mary’s Cemetery, Kensal Green-there will be Mass in St Mary’s Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 2nd November at 12 noon. Also the Bi-Annual Concelebrated Requiem Mass will be on Monday 7th November at 11.30am.

30th Sunday of the Year – 23rd October 2011

2011-10-21T09:50:00.002Z

Parish update

• Confirmation: will take place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 12:00 noon. Application forms are now available at back of church – consists of 3 parts – application, letter to parents and programme dates. Applicants should be in Year 9 or above.

• First Holy Communion: 1st Holy Communion dates, will be announced soon. Application forms and programme details will be ready shortly.

• Cricklewood Homeless: monthly collection of non perishable food stuffs after all masses next weekend.

• Union of Catholic Mothers: thanks to all who supported the Coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care - £350 was raised for this worthy charity.

• Church flowers: Flowers placed at our altars by parishioners are very welcome and are a wonderful sign of our devotion. Please note however that dried or imitation flowers are not permitted and will be removed as they contravene health and safety regulations in so far as they are a fire risk. It should also be noted that on occasion fresh flowers left in the Church may be incorporated into larger altar displays.

Extraordinary Ministers rotas will be available for collection this weekend from the Sacristy.

External Notices

Catholic Radio: Presents in concert , Gerry Coates, catholic singer, songwriter and poet on 6th November at 7.00pm at Our Lady Immaculate & St Andrew Parish Hall 16 Nightingale Rd Hitchin – full details at back of Church.

The 4th Annual Fr. Simon Golf Cup: will take place on Sunday 6th November at Thorney Park Golf Club in Iver. All keen golfers, male and female, young and old, novices and others are welcome to take part, so put your names on the list in The Heston Catholic Social Club or email heston@rcdow.org.uk. Proceeds from this event will go to Our Lady’s Stay & Play, a playgroup serving the local community.

Good Counsel Network: Fundraising Ball Saturday 19th November at Ognisko, 55 Exhibition Road. South Kensington – full details at back of Church or call 020 7723 1740 also each month we call for a National day of prayer and fasting for the end of Abortion and Euthanasia. This month’s day is Thursday 27th October. Please pray and fast on this day. If you are not able to fast completely please consider giving up something that you can, for instance, television, alcohol or cigarettes. For more information please see www.goodcounselnetwork.com or call 0207 723 1740 and speak to Conor or Stuart.”

Advent Retreat Day - Tuning in to love - on Saturday 12th November 2011 10.30am – 4.00pm at Sisters of Jesus & Mary 200 Chamberlayne Rd London NW10 – shared lunch – tea/coffee provided – cost - donation

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden: 29th October from 11.00am organised by Latin Mass Society – full details at back of Church- contact W Brooks 020 7224 5323.
Lourdes: 7th to 10th December 2011 – all inclusive - £350. contact John P’Sullivan 020 8459 0279 Email- osullivan7@virginmedia.com

Westminster - events

Vocations Discernment Group- next meeting for men and women (18-30’s) will be on Friday 28th October -700-9.00pm in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace, next to Westminster Cathedral. Fr Anthony Doe will be speaking about spiritual direction. For more info contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org

Join the seminary for a day: Saturday 26th November there will be a special day for men, aged 18+, who are discerning a possible calling to the priesthood. The day will be held at Allen Hall seminary and will include input from the seminary Rector, Mgr Mark O’Toole, as well as time for prayer and a chance to join the seminary community. For further details and to register for a place, please contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm

01 Nov 2011-'For all the - Fr Stephen Wang and Hannah Vaughan-Spruce
08 Nov 2011- 'Praying for the Dead' - Fr John Edwards, SJ
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven& Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA

Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee the place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or by e-mail at faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation - £3.

29th Sunday of the Year 16th October 2011

2011-10-14T10:36:00.002Z

Parish update

• Confirmation: will take place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 12:00 noon. Application forms are now available at back of church – consists of 3 parts – application, letter to parents and programme dates. Applicants should be in Year 9 or above.

• First Holy Communion: 1st Holy Communion dates, will be announced soon. Application forms and programme details will be ready by late October.

• Notice to all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. There will be a meeting for all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, including spiritual formation, on Saturday 19th November at 2:00-3:30pm. These ministers will then be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 20th Nov) – the feast of Christ the King. Please put these dates in your diaries now.

• Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now.

The late Paddy Casey RIP – Maureen and family would like to thank their friends and former neighbours from St Mary Magdalens for their prayers, sympathy and support following Paddy’s death – may he rest in peace.

External Notices

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden: 29th October from 11.00am organised by Latin Mass Society – full details at back of Church- contact W Brooks 020 7224 5323.

Catholic Radio: Presents in concert – Gerry Coates, catholic singer, songwriter and poet on 6th November at 7.00pm at Our Lady Immaculate & St Andrew Parish Hall 16 Nightingale Rd Hitchin – full details at back of Church.

Vacancies

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School North Finchley N12: vacancy for a Biology Laboratory Technician –email: applications@stmichaels.barnet.sch.uk or call 020 8446 2256 for further information.

Catechetical Administrator :- St Edward the Confessor, Golders Green 1 .5 days a week (inc 9.30am – 12.30pm on Sunday plus 7 hours during the week Salary: £8-10 per hour (neg) Applications- www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs. Completed application form. be e-mailed to juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk or to Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QN.

Westminster - events

Vocations Discernment Group- next meeting for men and women (18-30’s) will be on Friday 28th October -700-9.00pm in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace, next to Westminster Cathedral. Fr Anthony Doe will be speaking about spiritual direction. For more info contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org

Join the seminary for a day: Saturday 26th November there will be a special day for men, aged 18+, who are discerning a possible calling to the priesthood. The day will be held at Allen Hall seminary and will include input from the seminary Rector, Mgr Mark O’Toole, as well as time for prayer and a chance to join the seminary community. For further details and to register for a place, please contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk

Faith Matters - Last Things First-a series of lectures: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, London SW1P 1QN Tuesdays - 7.00pm
01 Nov 2011-'For all the Saints' - Fr Stephen Wang and Hannah Vaughan-Spruce
08 Nov 2011- 'Praying for the Dead' - Fr John Edwards, SJ
15 Nov 2011-'Judgement, Heaven& Hell’ - Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ
22 Nov 2011-'He will come again' - Sr Cathy Jones RA
Registration for all the lectures is required to guarantee the place. Please register at www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters or by e-mail at faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation £3.

28th Sunday 9th October 2011

2011-10-07T12:22:00.000Z

Parish update

• Month of October: This month is dedicated to the holy rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the rosary.

• Confirmation: We have been told by the bishop that Confirmation will take place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at 12:00 noon. This is earlier than in previous years. Application forms and a detailed programme will be ready by late October, but we can already tell you that parent/candidate interviews will take place on Saturday 26th November and there will be a parents evening on Monday 12th December. The preparation program will start on Monday 9th January.

• First Holy Communion: Now we have been given the Confirmation date, we can set the 1st Holy Communion dates, which will be announced soon. Application forms and programme details will be ready by late October.

• Notice to all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. There will be a meeting for all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, including spiritual formation, on Saturday 19th November at 2:00-3:30pm. These ministers will then be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 20th Nov) – the feast of Christ the King. Please put these dates in your diaries now.

• Notice to all Readers. There will be a meeting for all readers, including spiritual formation on Saturday 3rd December at 2:00-3:30pm. These readers will be re-commissioned at their ‘normal’ Masses the following day (Sunday 4th Dec), the second Sunday of Advent, also called ‘Bible Sunday’. Please put these dates in your diaries now.

• Office furniture & Samsung TV: please contact clergy house if you are interested in these items.

Forthcoming Parish Events

Union of Catholic Mothers: Annual coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care will be held in the Annexe on Friday Morning 14th October at 10.00 am.

Pilgrimages

Fatima: 7 days by plane from Gatwick- 20th Nov -26th Nov 2011. £579 including all excursions & full board. Contact Mrs R Mozzi 0208 472 0843.

Day – Aylesford: Sunday 16th October – leaving church at 10.00am price
£10 – contact – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279.

Lourdes: Dec. 7th to 10th - £350 all inclusive - contact – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 0279

External Notices

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

Celebrate Love Marriage: Enrichment Seminar at Hendon NW4 4TY on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November 2011. In two full days (non-residential) see how God’s Grace can turn a tired every-day relationship into one that is joyous, passionate and vibrant. For couples at any age or stage in their marriage. £90 per couple (inc meals & refreshments). Information/registration: Catherine cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk 020 7931 6064 www.celebratelove.co.uk

St Gregory’s Catholic Science College: 6th Form information evening on Thursday13th October at 7.30pm in the School hall – current year 11 and external students welcomne - full details at back of Church.

Ballycroy Association: will be hold a Mass in the Corrib Rest at 4pm on Sunday 16th Oct. followed by reception and live band. This event is to thank all for their continued support for the past 40 years. All are welcome.

Accommodation: available in superb location and at favourable rates to anyone contemplating a move to the Cork area in Ireland. Please reply to resetini@gmail.com giving a landline phone number.”

27th Sunday -2nd October 2011

2011-09-30T08:42:00.000Z

PARISH UPDATE

Fr Hugh – a message: Thank you so much for the recent goodbyes! My parting party was indeed "sweet sorrow" - great to have the chance to see so many once again, and to have the, all too brief, chance to express our farewells and friendship. As ever parishioners have been very generous with messages cards and gifts. They speed me on my way in good heart. The beautiful book of messages will have pride of place - physically and spiritually. At this time I think especially of our sick and housebound who are always with us in spirit and whose prayerful support has been so important to my ministry. I thank them for their endurance and prayers. The Mass set I received on Saturday is a great gift. It will make my remembrance of you all at that point of closeness with Christ even clearer. Through Christ in the Mass we will always be closely linked.

• Thank you: We would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of Fr Hugh’s leaving party. Special thanks go to the UCM for their organisation in putting everything together. But also thanks to all the individual parishioners who generously contributed food for the event, as well as all those unsung heroes who quietly and with no fuss worked behind the scenes helping to ensure a successful event. It is so good to see that this parish is truly a community which comes and pulls together.

• Catholic Childrens’ Society: Many many thanks to all who supported the collection last weekend - £512 was raised for the Society.

• Altar Servers: Reminder to all altar server and their parents that we have a meeting of ALL servers in the Church at 4:00pm this coming Saturday (8th October)

• Prayers please: We need your earnest prayers to find a solution to a difficulty. Each year there are people who feel called to the Church and join our ‘Journey in Faith’ group. We meet at 10:30 on Saturday mornings. These may be non-Catholics, or those baptised but never completing their Christian Initiation, or those returning to the Church after a period away. Often God chooses the birth of a child as a moment to prompt people to review their spiritual lives. But the sad reality is that sometimes people drawn to learn more about our faith and who would love to attend the meetings then find if difficult to attend as they cannot find baby-sitters; and it is very challenging for all concerned trying to have these sessions with small children present. At this stage we are asking for your earnest prayers, so that we may be directed by God into finding the right solution to our ‘problem’ and for Him to send the right people to help in the project that He no doubt will reveal to us.

• First Fridays: The Church has always held Friday as a special day remembering what Jesus did for us on Good Friday. But on the First Friday it remembers the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Of course the Sacred Heart is the sign of Jesus’ love for us, which is why he died for us. So each First Friday of the month we have a Holy Hour, after the 6:30 pm Mass, from 7:00 – 8:00pm, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with periods for silent prayer, interspersed with meditations and ending with the Evening Prayer of the Church and Benediction

Youth Clubs: The new term has begun and we are looking to restarting the two Youth Clubs which the parish run for school year’s 5 – 6 and 7 – 8. Previously the year 5-6 club was on a Thursday and year 7-8 club on a Friday. However, as of this term, both will be held on a Thursday evening. The Yr 5-6 club will meet from 5.30pm – 7pm and the Yr 7-8 club will meet from 7pm – 8.30pm. Both of these groups have been very successful and fruitful over the past few years and we owe a massive thanks to all of the leaders who have given their time & commitment to helping run and develop them. We are looking for a few more helpers for the year 7-8 club. The format of the Youth Club is as follows: 7.pm – 7.30pm – Faith Formation & from 7.30pm – 8.30pm – Creativity & Activities. The new volunteers would be involved in helping with the general supervision of the children throughout the whole session and in co-leading the various activities from 7.30pm – 8.30pm; activities such as creativity, games and sports. There is a rota for the youth club and therefore you would only be needed every 2nd week maximum. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact myself at rachel_kidd@hotmail.co.uk or Fr Kevin at the Parish office. Many thanks - God Bless Rachel Kidd

Forthcoming Events

Union of Catholic Mothers: Annual coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care will be held in the Annexe on Friday Morning 14th October at 10.00 am.

26th Sunday of the year - 25th Sept 2011

2011-09-23T08:50:00.001Z

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

• Journey in Faith: Our programme for those who wish to become Catholics, adults who have not yet been confirmed, or any others just wishing to deeper their understanding of the faith has started, and will continue on Saturdays at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite any you know who may be interested to come along.

• Cathoilic Childrens Society: Annual collection after all masses this weekend.

• Cricklewood Homeless: Monthly collection of non perishable food after all masses this weekend.

Re-establishing Friday Penance

From Friday 16th September we have been required to abstain from meat. Friday penance, to remind us of the suffering and death of Our Lord, Jesus Christ on Good Friday, has always been a requirement, but the reality was that when it was left to us to decide what that penance should be, many never did any penance. Furthermore this practice can be a great opportunity for us to witness to our faith, eg. A work colleague may notice and ask why we don’t eat meat – and that could be an opening to talk about our faith.

Outside events

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

• A Day with Mary - Saturday 8th Oct Westminster Cathedral 9.45am start.

• The Passage helping homeless people. There will be a string quintet concert in aid of The Passage featuring music by Haydn and Mozart at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Farm Street London W1K 3AH on Monday 3rd October 2011 at 7.00 p.m. Tickets £15 from The Passage, St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1P 1NL tel 020 7592 1856 email tickets@passage.org.uk

Vacancies

St Gregory’s Science College, Kenton - Physics Technician Vacancy- Contact Mrs Cora Ryan on 0208 907 8828 or email SchoolOffice@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk for more details.

St Anselm’s Primary School, Church Avenue, Southall - vacancy for a Deputy Head teacher from Jan 2012. Please contact the school administrator Susie Debono on 020 8574 3906 or email sdebono@st-anselms.ealing.sch.uk. Closing date: 12 Noon, Tuesday 11 October 2011. Interviews: Wednesday 19 October 2011.

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Lourdes (privately organised) 4th-8th Oct 2011- Cost £480 incl. Insurance, transport to airport, full board at Alba Hotel. Trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 0208 459 0279.

Pilgrimage to Fatima 7 days by plane from Gatwick- 20th Nov -26th Nov 2011. £579 including all excursions & full board. Contact Mrs R Mozzi 0208 472 0843.

25th Sunday of the Year – 18th Sept 2011

2011-09-19T08:16:00.001Z

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

• Journey in Faith. Our programme for those who wish to become Catholics, adults who have not yet been confirmed, or any others just wishing to deeper their understanding of the faith has now started, and will continue on Saturdays at 10:30 am in the Annexe. Please invite any people you know who may be interested to come along.

• Retiring Collection: – This weekend we will be making a collection for Fr Hugh’s leaving present.

• Fr Hugh – leaving party – Saturday 24th September, 7:30 pm in Linacre Road, School Hall

Food: Please continue to sign up on the forms provided against the required food items, indicating what food you will bring. Your contribution will need to be brought to the School Hall, Linacre Road School on the Saturday afternoon between 4:00 pm and 6:00pm.

Tickets: Please take tickets, but only if you will be coming. They are free but the number issued will be used to determine the amount of extra food / drink that we need to buy.

Personal messages: This is the last opportunity to write your personal messages in the book at the back of the Church. You will need to find blank spaces to squeeze in your message.

• Re-establishing Friday Penance, from last Friday 16th September.
God took an awful risk when He gave humanity the power to choose between good and evil, and God paid an awful price for that loving decision; the death of his only-begotten Son, Jesus.

We are all sinners, but forgiven sinners. However, we must still fight against the pull of evil in the daily decisions that make up our lives. That struggle against sin and evil in our lives is called penitence. That is why from the beginning, the Church has told us how important are fasting, prayer and almsgiving, ‘which express conversion to oneself, to God and to others’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1434).
From ancient times, Friday was a day of penitence, a reminder of that first Good Friday; so Friday penance is nothing new. But since 1985 we have been free to choose how to observe Friday penance; however, reflecting on the visit of Pope Benedict last year, the Bishops of England and Wales decided that it would be good to call the Catholic community to a public witness of penance by abstaining from meat on Friday. Our obeying this invitation is a sign of our desire for a deeper conversion. If not eating meat is no sacrifice for us, then we could consider marking the Friday in another additional way.

Let us be prudent – if circumstances make it really difficult on occasion to refuse meat on Friday, then be sensible! The important aspect is to make sure that penance is in our lives, especially on Fridays and during Lent. Simple public acts of devotion that show that we are Catholics and love our Faith can be channels of God’s grace in the lives of the people amongst whom we live. (Adapted from the Pastoral letter of Bishop of Wrexham).

• Outside events
A Day with Mary- Saturday 8th Oct Westminster Cathedral 9.45am start.

24th Sunday of the Year – 11th Sept 2011

2011-09-12T08:44:00.000Z

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

• Journey in Faith
Our programme for those who wish to become Catholics, adults who have not yet been confirmed, or any others just wishing to deeper their understanding of the faith has just started, and will continue on Saturdays at 10:30 am in the Annexe. If you know of anyone who may be interested please let them know and invite them to these sessions.

• Biblical Walk through the Mass.
Our 5 week course to Explore the Mysteries, Discover the Meaning and Experience the Riches of the Mass starts this coming Tuesday 13th September at 7:30 pm in the Annexe / Church

• Fr Hugh – leaving party – Saturday 24th September,
Food: We hope that parishioners will provide much of the food for this party. Please sign up at the back of the Church on the forms provided against the required food items, indicating what food you will bring. Your contribution will need to be brought to Linacre Road School on the Saturday afternoon before 6:00pm.
Numbers coming: So that we can properly plan for the event, we need to have a good idea of the numbers coming. To help us with this we will be issuing tickets to those who wish to come. The tickets are FREE, but are important for the organisers planning the event.

Leaving present: A collection will be taken NEXT weekend for Fr Hugh’s leaving present, which will be a portable Mass set.
Personal messages: Please feel free to write your personal messages in the book at the back of the Church. This will be presented to him at the leaving party and will be a lovely keepsake reminding him of our parish community

• Distribution of Holy Communion
Thank you all for your cooperation with the new way of receiving Holy Communion. You may remember that the reason for this change was to help us be better recollected and more reverently receive the Blessed Sacrament, this would be helped by the few extra moments waiting for the minister to come to you, and the few moments after receiving before moving away.
This is still not working perfectly and it would help if people formed a second row behind those at the sanctuary step, and so be in a position to then simply move forward as the person having received moves away.

• Re-establishing Friday Penance
From this forthcoming Friday (16th September) we will be required to abstain from meat. Friday penance, to remind us of the suffering and death of Our Lord, Jesus Christ on Good Friday, has always been a requirement, but the reality was that when it was left to us to decide what that penance should be, many never did any penance. Furthermore this practice can be a great opportunity for us to witness to our faith, eg. A work colleague may notice and ask why we don’t eat – and that could be an opening to talk about our faith.

• Outside events
A Day with Mary- Saturday 8th Oct Westminster Cathedral 9.45am start.

• Vacancies
St Gregory’s Science College, Kenton- Physics Technician Vacancy- Contact Mrs Cora Ryan on 0208 907 8828 or email SchoolOffice@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk for more details.

• Pilgrimages
Pilgrimage to Lourdes (privately organised) 4th-8th Oct 2011- Cost £480 incl. Insurance, transport to airport, full board at Alba Hotel. Trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact John O’Sullivan 0208 459 0279.

Pilgrimage to Fatima 7 days by plane from Gatwick- 20th Nov -26th Nov 2011. £579 including all excursions & full board. Contact Mrs R Mozzi 0208 472 0843.

23rd Sunday of the Year – 4th Sept 2011

2011-09-12T08:40:00.001Z

TODAY 4th September

• New Translation of the Mass: Today we start using the New Translation of the Mass for the ‘Ordinary of the Mass’ (the parts of the Mass which remain the same each week). We have new Mass sheets with the new words. Please DO NOT take these home with you, but leave them for later Masses, because we have ordered 500 copies for each week, but with a Mass attendance of over 1000 we do need to reuse them at later Masses.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

• Journey in Faith
Our programme for those who wish to become Catholics, adults who have not yet been confirmed, or any others just wishing to deeper their understanding of the faith starts this coming Saturday (Saturday 10th September), at 10:30 am in the Annexe. If you know of anyone who may be interested please let them know and invite them to these sessions.

• Neophytes
Our monthly meetings with those received into the Church at Easter restarts, with the first meeting at 12:00 noon, on Saturday 10th September, in the Annexe.

• Biblical Walk through the Mass.
Our 5 week course to Explore the Mysteries, Discover the Meaning and Experience the Riches of the Mass starts on Tuesday 13th September at 7:30 pm in the Annexe / Church

• Help people to Mass.
We are / should be a community prepared to help each other. There are some who are housebound but who would love to come to Mass, if only someone would bring them to Mass in a car. At the same time there are parishioners who drive to church in their cars. If you are one of those, why not consider helping a parishioner in need and bring someone to Sunday Mass? Remember that God rewards a generous giver, as Jesus said “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap” (Lk 6:38)
If you know of any housebound person or are offering your services, then please give you details to Deacon Michael or one of the priests.

• Fr Hugh – leaving party.
The parish will be hosting a leaving reception for Fr Hugh on Saturday 24th September, at 7:30 pm in St Mary Magdalen’s School Hall, Linacre Road. Fr Hugh will celebrate Mass at 6:30pm on that Saturday evening. We will be giving Fr Hugh a leaving present (we know he would really appreciate a portable Mass set) and we will be taking a collection after all Masses on the weekend of 17/18th September. Many have already given Fr Hugh personal cards, but we will also be presenting him with a book of messages from parishioners, which he can always keep as a reminder of his time here with us. The book will be put at the back of the Church, for anyone to write their own personal message to Fr Hugh. Further details of the leaving reception will be given in due course, inviting people to prepare food.

• Do you want to grow in the knowledge, spiritual resources and skills which will help you to be of greater service to the local Church and her mission in the world? There are still a few places available for October entry on the Pastoral Mission Programme, a formation programme for the lay apostolate, jointly directed by the Westminster Diocese and Heythrop College, University of London, in Kensington Square, W8. Places available for the 2-year Foundation Degree, which comprises a thorough background in Catholic Theology, spiritual direction and work-based mentoring; and, for those having completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent, the new 1-year blended learning experience leading to the BA.
For further details please contact the Programme Convenor, Fr Dominic Robinson, SJ, at d.robinson@heythrop.ac.uk

15th Sunday of the year – 10th July 2011

2011-07-11T08:23:00.000Z

TODAY 10th July

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED – There will be an appeal by Dr Seamus O’Brien on behalf of this worthy charity at all Masses this weekend.

NEXT SUNDAY 17th July

PARISH FAMILY DAY – To mark the feast of St Mary Magdalen, we are holding another of our popular family days at Willesden Sports Stadium to-day, commencing at 12. noon with Mass followed by games and entertainment - including races, bouncy castle, face painting etc. You are encouraged to bring picnic food – teas and coffees plus an ice cream van will be available on site.
• There will be no 12 noon Mass in Church
• As our choirs will be singing at this 12 noon mass at the sports stadium, the 10.30 Mass in church will be a ‘quiet’ mass.

Because of the above two events today’s pastoral letter from Archbishop Nichols on receiving Holy Communion will be read in two weeks time. There are copies at the back. The Archbishop explains that authorities in Rome has affirmed that it is the norm in England and Wales to receive Holy Communion in a very reverent standing posture, but that individuals have the right to receive kneeling, expressing humility before God.

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline 16th July, in the meaning of love.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK: Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

EXTERNAL EVENTS
ST PADRE PIO – Privately organised Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo – Sept 21-25 – price £470 – all inclusive – further details – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 02079

DIOCESAN VACANCIES.

Ad Administrator- St Mary’s Parish, Chelsea The post will commence in August 2011. To apply for this position, please visit the Diocesan website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs & download an application form. Completed applications can be emailed to juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk or posted to Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, SW1P 1QN.

Cleaner-Church of the Transfiguration, Kensal Rise: A part-time Cleaner required for 9 hours per week, (3 weekdays, neg). To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs or contact -juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk
Full details of both positions at back of Church.

Please note – there will be no 12 noon Mass in Church on next Sunday 17th July
see Parish Family Day opposite

CALLING PARISH CATECHISTS: Would any catechist like to be trained in delivering catechesis to those with Special Needs? Please let Fr Hugh know.

NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the five week September course on Tues 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please give us your name if you are interested.

THE RIGHT TO LIFE : Many thanks to all who supported this collection last week – a total of £605. was raised. The Right to Life is a Charitable Trust promoting respect for human life from conception to natural death. It provides practical help for pregnant women and for the sick and elderly who have no one else to turn to. It is also working on a major educational initiative to introduce school students from 5 to 18 years to the issues surrounding life and death and it supports research into the various life issues.

WILLESDEN GREEN PIONEER ASSOCIATION: would like to thank all who supported their annual social on Friday 6th May at Dollis Hill Social Club. Our Special Needs Group was presented with a cheque for £1,000 at our annual Mass on the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

14th Sunday of the year – 3rd July 2011

2011-07-11T08:12:00.000Z

TODAY 3rd July

RIGHT TO LIFE - Annual collection after all Masses this weekend.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: new rota is now in the Sacristy.

SPUC leaflets: on the developing state of sex education across the spectrum of state schools, in pamphlet rack due to their sensitive nature. The pressure for Catholic schools to follow suit increases, and some is seeping in.

ALL PARISH GROUP LEADERS – Please submit photos of your group events to Clergy House for inclusion in next publication of the Magdala magazine. Best to email them.

NEXT SUNDAY 10th July
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED – There will be an appeal on behalf of this worthy charity at all Masses – see front page for full details

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.
“On the meaning on love”15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK: Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

EXTERNAL EVENTS

RIGHT TO LIFE – Fundraising cruise to be held on Thursday 7th July – 6.30pm to 10.30pm from Westminster Pier Tickets £50 – full details justinhinchcliffe@hotmail.com or call 020 8992 7657 – also Poster at back of Church.

ITALIAN PROCESSION IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL: 3.30pm at St. Peters Italian Church Clerkenwell Rd EC1R 5DL – see poster at back of church for details.

‘SING A NEW SONG’ - An afternoon for singers and instrumentalists on music for the New Missal led by Jane Porter Saturday 9th July 2011 -2:00pm – 5:00pm All Saints Church, Kenton Road, Kenton £5 per person or £15 per parish.

ST PADRE PIO – Privately organised Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo – Sept 21-25 – price £470 – all inclusive – further details – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 02079
BIAS- BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE Free advice service for Irish community in Brent and surrounding areas – would like to hear from people in hospital who may need home visits and information on support services. Please call Mon=Fri – 9am to 5.00pm – 020 8459 6655.

VACANCIES

COLOMA CONVENT GIRLS SCHOOL CROYDON: Vacancies for teachers in English and Drama - full details – swilliams@coloma.croydon.sch.uk.

The Union of Catholic Mothers- would like to thank all those who supported their cake sale & donated cakes. £387 was raised for their foundation charities.

PARISH FAMILY DAY – To mark the feast of St Mary Magdalen, we are holding another of our popular family days at Willesden Sports Stadium on Sunday 17th July. This will commence at 12. noon with Mass followed by games and entertainment - including races, bouncy castle, face painting etc. You are encouraged to bring picnic food – teas and coffees plus an ice cream van will be available on site.

• There will be no 12 noon Mass in Church
• As our choirs will be singing at this 12 noon mass at the sports stadium, the 10.30 mass in church will be a ‘quiet’ mass.
• If you are a parishioner who requires assistance getting to Mass and need transport to the Sport Centre, please let the Office know.

NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the five week September course on Tues 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please give us your name if you are interested.

Corpus Christi – 26th June 2011

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TODAY 25th June

THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine is now on sale - £1.00.

CRICKLEWOOD HOMELESS– monthly collection of non perishable food stuffs at all masses.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS – Cake sale after all masses – in the Annexe.

SINHALESE MASS – 5.00pm

NEXT SUNDAY 3rd July
RIGHT TO LIFE - Annual collection after all Masses

EXTERNAL EVENTS

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.

“On the meaning on love”15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK: Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

UGANDA MARTYRS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY - (UMCC) in Britain and Ireland will celebrate the feast of the Uganda Martyrs on 26th June 2011 at St Gabriel Catholic Church, 15 St. John’s Villas, Upper Holloway, London N19 3EE Archway, at 3:00 pm. followed by a reception in the St. Gabriel Parish Community Centre, Hatchard Road Upper Holloway N19 4NG. For more information please contact Robert (Chairperson) on 07877 030 783.

TRANSFIGURATION – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv. of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI-between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.

BRIGHT LIGHTS SUMMER FESTIVAL, 1-4 July, Aylesford Priory -The Archbishop of Galilee, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Abuna Elias Chacour, joins hundreds of young adults for the UK’s longest running Catholic young adult festival. From 1-4 July, the festival is for 16-30 year olds offering music, worship, prayer, talks, workshops and much more: Fr Christopher Jamieson OSB, the Mizen Family, RISE Theatre, Archbishop Peter Smith, Indecisive, Crossbeam, Faith Child, Rajko, Edwin Fawcett and Dan Shiells. Discounted tickets from £55pp inclusive for 3 nights. Day tickets also available. For Bookings please call 08458057010 or email brightlights.org.uk or see info@brightlights.org.uk for more information.(Discounted tickets available for a limited time from the Facebook page: Brightlights Festival)

‘SING A NEW SONG - An afternoon for singers and instrumentalists on music for the New Missal led by Jane Porter Saturday 9th July 2011 -2:00pm – 5:00pm All Saints Church, Kenton Road, Kenton £5 per person or £15 per parish.

ST PADRE PIO – Privately organised Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo – Sept 21-25 – price £470 – all inclusive – further details – John O’Sullivan 020 8459 02079.

BIAS- BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE Free advice service for Irish community in Brent and surrounding areas – would like to hear from people in hospital who may need home visits and information on support services. Please call Mon=Fri – 9am to 5.00pm – 020 8459 6655.

TYBURN MISSION NEWSLETTER – copies available at back of church for those who may be interested.

SEEKERS: There will be a Seekers/Journey in Faith meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic on Thursday 30thJune at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All welcome.

THERE IS NO Y7/Y8 YOUTH CLUB THIS FRIDAY due to school being in use, but there is the following week, which will be the last of the term

FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART – Friday 1st July – Pioneers annual Mass at 8.00pm (No 6.00pm Mass today) followed by refreshments in annexe. Proceeds of dance on 6th May will be presented to Parish Needs Group. Many thanks to all who supported this event.

ST MARY MAGDALEN JUNIOR SCHOOL –Summer Fair – 2nd July at the school between 1.00pm and 4.00pm – all welcome.

New Date: CONFIRMATION REUNION and JOINING THE POST CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP – Open afternoon for new members on Saturday 2nd July between 4.00pm and 6.00pm (this is a change from the previously publicized date of the 3rd)

ALL PARISH GROUP LEADERS – Please submit photos of events undertaken by your group to Clergy House for inclusion in next publication of the Magdala magazine. Best is to email them

COMING SOON

NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the five week September course on Tues 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please either come to the informational session or give us your name if you are interested”

The Most Holy Trinity – 19th June 2011

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TODAY 19th June

THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine will be on sale next weekend - £1.00.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE: 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

CORPUS CHRISTI: procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four parishes of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The 5 Precious Wounds & The Transfiguration will be present. First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after 10:30 am Mass.

Next Sunday 26th June

CRICKLEWOOD HOMELESS– monthly collection of non perishable food stuffs at all masses.

UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS – Cake sale after all masses – in the Annexe.

SINHALESE MASS – 3.00pm

EXTERNAL EVENTS
Ten Ten Theatre - presents “The Jeweller” at the Leicester Square Theatre this Wednesday 22 June at 7.30pm. The play is a modern adaptation of “The Jeweller’s Shop” written by Pope John Paul II when he was a bishop in Krakow. Ticket price is £10 - phone 08448 733433.

A Day with Mary – 25th June at Our Lady Help of Christians Kentish Town – full details at back of Church.

Transfiguration – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv. of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI-between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.

DIOCESAN VACANCIES.

Spec Programme Leader (x 2 vacancies) – 1 year fixed term – residential. For informal enquiries contact Jon Rogers Email: jonrogers@rcdow.org.uk

Parish Secretary-Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton (1 year fixed term) 15 hours per week (Monday to Thursday mornings, flexible) For a full job description and application pack, please visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Director of Music-Our Lady and St Joseph, Kingsland -We are currently seeking a person to direct and rehearse the parish choirs at Our Lady and St Joseph, Kingsland. Email:juliecauncey@rcdow.org.uk.

Cleaners – St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School Nether St N12 7NJ – Please ring school office for details – 020 8446 2256

Schools Building & Refurbishing Fund at 30th April 2011

Balance at 28th February 2011 £75,791.19
Monthly Collections March 2011 £ 1,047.00
April 2011 £ 1,558.00
= £78,396.19

Functions organised by SECO £ 7,755.85
= £86,152.04

Income Tax refund 05/04/11- due July 2011 £ 1,781.00
=£87,933.04

Balance at 30th April 2011 £ 87,933.04

A tax refund £143. will become due in May 2011 if there is no change in inc tax legislation.

This concludes the Building Fund documentation. May God bless you all for your generosity.

COMING SOON

ALTAR SERVERS OUTING: 25th June – meet here at 9.45am – bring packed lunch – trip includes Mass at Tyburn Convent followed by picnic, boating & games in Hyde Pk – forms in Sacristy.

SEEKERS: There will be a Seekers/Journey in Faith meeting for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or just wishing to know more about our faith on Thursday 30thJune at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All welcome.

JOINING THE POST CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP – Open afternoon for new members on Sunday 3rd July between 4.00pm and 6.00pm

NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS: Deacon Michael will be running a 5 week course “A Biblical Walk through Mass” on Tuesday evenings (13th Sept – 11th Oct) at 7:30pm. There will be an informational session on the New Translation of the Mass and a taster of the 5 week September course on Tuesday 12th July at 7:30pm. So that sufficient workbooks can be ordered for this course, please either come to the informational session or give us your name if you are interested”

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK: Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE.

Pentecost Sunday – 12th June 2011

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Today: (12th) Goan Mass: today at 3.00pm in honour of St Anthony.

NEXT WEEKEND (18TH /19th June).

SATURDAY MORNING MASS 18th JUNE - will be at 9.00am – instead of usual 10.00am as confirmation is taking place at 11.00am on that day.

MARRIAGE PAPERWORK – a meeting will take place at 2.00pm Saturday for all parishioners who are planning to marry over the coming 1-2 years.

THE NEW MAGDALA – new look magazine will be on sale next weekend - £1.00.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE: 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

CORPUS CHRISTI: procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four parishes of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The 5 Precious Wounds & The Transfiguration will be present.

Could altar servers please sign up for this in the sacristy. First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after 10:30 am Mass.

THIS WEDNESDAY: Choir members/musicians who plan to attend the Corpus Christi procession - a musical rehearsal will be held Weds at 7.30pm at the Church of the Five Precious Wounds, Stonebridge. This is for parishioners from all four churches taking part in the procession.

THIS THURSDAY: Confirmation rehearsal 6:30pm

THIS SATURDAY: Confirmation service 11:00 am

EXTERNAL EVENTS

Ten Ten Theatre - presents “The Jeweller” at the Leicester Square Theatre on Wednesday 22 June at 7.30pm. The play is a modern adaptation of “The Jeweller’s Shop” written by Pope John Paul II when he was a bishop in Krakow. Ticket price is £10 - phone 08448 733433.

Transfiguration – Kensal Rise – 60 hours Eucharistic Adoration to commemorate 60th Anniv of ordination of Pope Benedict XVI – between 28th June and 1st July–see poster at back.

Summer Play scheme @Creations – from 25th July to 19th August 2011 from 8.30am to 5.30pm Malorees Infants and Junior School Christchurch Avenue NW6 7PB – full details www.Creationsafterschoolclub.co.uk email CreationsASC@aol.co.uk 07941 106 651 or 0795 894 717 – also poster at back of church.

WALSINGHAM
• Day Pilgrimage to: to commemorate St Padre Pio’s 1st mass - from outside Church, 7.45am on Sun 7th August – price £12 - details from John O’Sullivan on 020 8459 0279.

• National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Saturday 23rd July – see poster at back of Church or contact www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com.

• Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage: Sunday 11th September 2011 led by Archbishop Peter Smith Archbishop of Southwark – full details at back of Church of contact 01328 820217 or pilcoord@walsingham.org.uk.

THIS SATURDAY MORNING’S MASS (18TH) WILL BE AT 9 AM, NOT 10

COMING SOON

Altar Servers Outing: 25th June – meet here at 9.45am – bring packed lunch – trip includes Mass at Tyburn Convent followed by picnic, boating & games in Hyde Pk – forms in Sacristy.

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Fr Hugh leading groups.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK: Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

Many thanks to all who bought Sri Lankan food the weekend after last. They made the amazing profit of £422 towards their chaplaincy work.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A 29th May 2011

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TODAY (Sunday 29th May)

• Sri Lankan Food Fiesta- after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe - Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy.

• Sinhalese Mass to-day at 5.00pm

• Parish annual concert - with Patricia Rosario and other very talented parishioners, on June 10th. Tickets for sale today at £7-£10 on the night.

• Monthly collection for Cricklewood Homeless – all masses

• A Pastoral letter issued by all the Bishops of England & Wales explaining the new translation of the Mass, due to commence on Sept 4th – will be read at all masses.

NEXT SUNDAY (5th June)

The Little Sisters of the Assumption are leaving the area after 25 years in Kenneth Cres. We plan to have a ‘thank you and good bye’ for them after 10:30 am Mass

THIS WEEK
FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leave here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh.

SEEKERS - Meeting Tuesday 31st May at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All those who are interested in finding out more about our Catholic Faith are welcome – just drop in.

Y5/Y6 YOUTH CLUB: We are planning to run this during the 2nd half-term, on Thursday evenings from 9th June to 21st July 2011, in the Jesus and Mary Infant Convent, Park Ave. Purple forms are at the back – first come first served.

DIOCESAN VACANCIES cf. www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School – there are vacancies for Librarian, Site Manager and Technicians – see notice e board for full details.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Kensal New Town - organist.

Mount Carmel School - vacancy for Head teacher from Jan 2012 See TES, Catholic Gazette, LA and School website for full details. For application pack contact jmasella.307@lgflmail.org

Coloma Convent Girls’ School, Croydon www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk has a number of teaching vacancies in their music department – see notice board for details

Martyrs Walk – Sun 19th June meet at 1.30pm at St Sepulchre’s Churchyard – opposite the Old Bailey – walk to Tyburn Convent for Benediction & refreshments – full details on poster at back.

Aylesford - Day in honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace on 25 June 11.00am - 5.00pm further details see post at back of church or call the Friars on 01622 717272 email:shrine@friars.org.uk.

Day pilgrimage to Walsingham – to commemorate St Padre Pio’s 1st mass - from outside Church, 7.45am on Sun 7th August – price £12 - details from John O’Sullivan on 020 8459 0279.

INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGY OF THE BODY SYMPOSIUM 3rd-5th June St Mary's College, Twicken-ham with top American speakers Janet Smith & Christopher West among others. It is possible to attend individual talks on the Sat. see www.smuc.ac.uk/tob-conference, contact info@@tob-conference.com

COMING SOON

Sun 19th June FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE 10:30 am. Children come dressed up. Followed by First Communion Tea at the Junior school.

Sun 19th June: CORPUS CHRISTI procession 3pm - depart Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park for Homily and Benediction. The four churches of St Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of Willesden, The Five Precious Wounds and The Transfiguration will come together for this procession. Could alter servers please sign up for this in the sacristy.
First Holy Communion children are encouraged to come to this still dressed up after their 10:30 am Thanksgiving Mass.

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th 2011 Deadline mid-July.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –

this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

THANKS YOUS

WEDNESDAY CLUB: Many thanks to all who supported the Bring and Buy. £104 was raised.

PIONEER ASSOCIATION – many thanks to all who supported the annual social, helped, gave donations or raffle prizes. Special needs group will be presented with the proceeds on Friday 1st July – Feast of the Sacred Heart - at 8pm Mass.

APPRECIATION – Michael and Carmel Hollowed wish to thank all who sympathised/sent Mass cards on the recent death of their brother, Vincent Doran RIP. Special thanks to UCM.

Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A 22nd May 2011

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TODAY (Sunday 22nd May)

• It is possible to buy £3 tickets for next week’s Talent show “Willesden’s Got Talent” next Saturday, organised and presented by our Post Confirmation Youth Group – see below.

• Confirmation Candidates – Rite of election – 6.30pm Mass to-day.

• Altar servers rotas available in sacristy

• Servers Training for teams E and F – 2.00pm (For those who missed previous session).
NEXT SUNDAY (29th May)

• Sri Lankan Food Fiesta- after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe - Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy.

• It will be possible to buy tickets for our annual parish concert with Patricia Rosario and other very talented parishioners, on June 10th. £7 beforehand, £12 on the night. See insert.

• Monthly collection for Cricklewood Homeless – 28/29th May

• A Pastoral letter issued by all the Bishops of England & Wales explaining the new translation of the Mass, due to commence on Sept 4thy – will be read at all masses.

THIS WEEK
• This Wednesday’s Mary immaculate Queen prayer group [112, Dartmouth Rd]. This Saturday at 12:30 pm there is a first anniversary Mass for Fr Michael Hubbard, leader of the messengers of Mary Immaculate Queen apostolate.

• This Thursday: NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are recruiting new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Still not too late to give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House.

• There is no Y7/Y8 youth club this Friday. Next one 10th June

• This Saturday night: TALENT SHOW – part 2: Organized by our Post confirmation Youth group, Sat 28th May, King’s Hall, 6:30pm. Great acts, including Marc Norris, catholic stand up comic, a 15 year-old singer who cane 4th the Sri Lankan version of the X-Factor, brilliant dancers etc. – ONLY THREE POUNDS!! in aid of our World Youth Day trip.

A Day with Mary – Westminster Cathedral Sat 4th June – a Day of instruction, devotion and intercession based on the message of Fatima – see poster at back or www.adaywithmary.org

INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGY OF THE BODY SYMPOSIUM 3rd-5th June St Mary's College, Twicken-ham with top American speakers Janet Smith & Christopher West among others. It is possible to attend individual talks on the Sat. see www.smuc.ac.uk/tob-conference, contact info@@tob-conference.com

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

The Little Sisters of the Assumption are leaving the area after 25 years in Kenneth Cres. Sr Margaret Collins, who has been involved in the parish in various ways, especially in leading our Thursday Reflection group, will be joining their community in Birmingham and Sr Valerie Sparrow, will be going to Sunningdale. Many will also remember Sr Winifred O'Brien. who sadly died recently. She was very involved in the parish over the years. We plan to have a ‘thank you and good bye’ for them after 10:30 am Mass, 5th June.

COMING SOON

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh.

SEEKERS - Meeting Tuesday 31st May at 7:30 pm in the Annexe. All those who are interested in finding out more about our Catholic Faith are welcome – just drop in.

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011 Deadline for applications, mid-July.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August. FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A 15th May 2011

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TODAY (15th)
• In Memory of Blessed John Paul II- don’t say you never found out about the full Christian teaching on sex and love (e.g .to God) when all around were denying. Please take one of the light blue CTS leaflets “Contraception and Natural Family Planning”. For deeper reading please take the full set of four newsletters we issued six years ago –now published in a white A4 booklet in porch.
• Altar servers rotas available in sacristy
• Servers Training for teams A and B – 2.30pm

NEXT SUNDAY 22ND

EXISTING SERVERS –Teams E and F training – only for those team members who were unable to attend previous sessions. - 2.00pm
CONFIRMATION – Rite of Election – at 6.30pm Mass.

This Wednesday – WEDNESDAY CLUB – Kings Hall “ Bring and Buy Sale” Wednesday 18th May at 1.45pm – all are welcome.

This Thursday: NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are about to recruit new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR. Where necessary we will try to ensure that those who serve at the other masses don't have to do it every week - some other masses already have two teams. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 19th & 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Please give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House.

This Thursday FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL- 4:30 pm in Church.

N.B. First Holy Communion Thanksgiving Mass 10:30 am, 19th June followed by First Communion Tea in Junior school, followed by Corpus Christi procession at 3pm, from Newman Catholic College to Roundwood Park.

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. Please send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo.

Good Counsel Network – urgent appeal for baby goods – pushchairs, cots, Moses baskets, baby baths, baby clothes, baby carriers baby and toddler shoes, maternity wear. Due to space restrictions, we must request that all items donated are in good condition and in working order. Leave your contact details at Clergy Ho or, see poster at back or -www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/Donationg-Baby-items.html

A Day with Mary – Westminster Cathedral Sat 4th June – a Day of instruction, devotion and intercession based on the message of Fatima – see poster at back or www.adaywithmary.org

COMING SOON

TALENT SHOW – part 2: Organized by our Post confirmation Youth group, Sat 28th May, King’s Hall, 6:30pm. Great acts, including Marc Norris, catholic stand up comic.

SRI LANKAN FOOD FIESTA Sunday 29th, after 10:30 & 12 noon masses in the Annexe. Fundraising for Sri Lankan chaplaincy. Annexe

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers. Deadline for applications Sunday 14th August.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011 Deadline for applications, mid-July.

Third Sunday of Easter Year A 8 May 2011

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TODAY
• White A5 “Praying the Mass – part 3” leaflets are available in preparation for the new translation of the Mass which will be implemented this September..
• New altar servers rotas available in sacristy
• After the 10:30 am Mass there will be a fundraising Easter Egg hunt for children, in aid of our young people’s trip to Madrid.

NEW SERVERS: Calling young people from Year 5 upwards –We are about to recruit new servers. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT RECRUITING FOR THE 10:30 AM MASS THIS YEAR due to increasing numbers of servers at that Mass over the years. We now have four large teams at 10:30 with the servers only getting to serve once a month. Where necessary we will try to ensure that those who serve at the other masses don't have to do it every week - some other masses already have two teams. Course will be on Thursdays at 4:30 pm for one hour - on May 19th & 26th, and June 9th, 16th and 23rd. Please give in name, d.o.b, address, tel. no, and preferred Mass to Clergy House. Many thanks.

Existing Servers – Training for teams A and B – 2.30pm Sunday 15th May

TAENT SHOW – the 2nd! Organized by our Post confirmation Youth group, Sat 28th May, King’s Hall, 6:30pm. Great acts, plus a less good one by Fr Hugh!

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011

The Union of Catholic Mothers – Mass in St Mary Magdalen’s School in Linacre Road, Wednesday 11th May 7.30pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL THURSDAY 4:30 PM CHURCH

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo.

Bishop Douglass School – Priority Catholic Places are available for September 2011. Contact Admissions Office on 0208 815 5004.

St John Fisher Church, Perivale- A Special Mass for families & friends with learning difficulties. Sunday 8th May at 3pm. Call Gail Williams on 07815 763330.

Forum Christi - Adult formation in the Catholic Faith – St Benedicts Parish Ealing Abbey - Christ & Philosophy – a series of talks on philosophy and its relevance to the Catholic faith by rev. Dr Francis Selman. Tuesdays in Bulbeck Room / Abbey Hall at 7.30pm 10th , 17th, 24th May & 7th June. Full Details on Poster at back of Church

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School - will be holding a reunion on Sat 9th July to celebrate 150th Anniversary of its foundation – all past pupils welcome. Please download application for tickets before 27th May 2011 - www.lasainteunion.org.uk

Come and See Retreat Day – for single Catholic women aged 20 to 45 – Saturday 28th May - contact – Sr Laurette Bergin CSJP – 020 8567 8635 or email laurettel@live.co.uk –see poster at back of church for full details

Aylesford - Day in honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace on 25 June between 11.00am and 5.00pm – further details see post at back of church or call the Friars on 01622 717272 email:shrine@friars.org.uk

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Year A 01 May 2011

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MANY THANKS to all who celebrate the Easter liturgies with us in body – or in Sprit. They were filled with hope and love of a great God who did not count equality with god a thing to be grasped. Those who offered their gifts in the Church, Sacristy and the office have done so with grace and fruit. And many thanks from the clergy for the very generous Easter offerings. May God bless you and your loved ones.
TODAY
• White A5 “Praying the Mass – part 2” leaflets are available in preparation for the new translation of the Mass which will be implemented this September..
• Beatification of John Paul II – live screening of beatification Mass in the annexe from 9.00am – all welcome. See front.
• Divine Mercy Feast – Celebration this Sunday at 2:30 pm.
• New altar servers rotas available in sacristy

THIS WEEK

Monday – please note as this is a bank Holiday – morning Mass will be at 10.00am and there will be no evening Mass.

Bank Holiday Monday: Cake and Wine evening to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II, (& the Royal Wedding) there will be a screening of the film 'John Paul II: The Movie' at 7pm in the annexe. This film charts the life of the late pope from his youth in Poland until his moving final days. £3 donation, including wine (we’ll toast the Royal Couple), coffee & cakes, with proceeds going to the Maryvale Institute.

Friday: 9:30 am Mass will include the Junior school for the start of their term

Friday: The Year 7/8 youth club starts again, 6pm

Friday: Pioneers dance at St Mary and St Andrews Dollis Hill Lane NW2 on from 8.00pm

Saturday: CONFIRMATION RETREAT – all candidates please note -. Coach leaves from Church at 9:20am

At Next Saturday’s 6:30 pm evening Mass, “Voices Inspired” will lead the singing.

After the 10:30 am Mass next weekend there will be a fundraising Easter Egg hunt for children, in aid of our young people’s trip to Madrid.

FAITH YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Mon, 30th May for 11-15 years old – the popular annual day at John Fisher School Purley – leaves here 9: 00 am, returns for 6:30 pm. Forms from Fr Hugh

SUMMER FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Tuesday 23rd Aug – Friday 26th August 2011 –this year it will take place at the very atmospheric Birmingham diocesan youth centre Alton Castle, with a trip to Alton Towers
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 1st August – Fri 5th August 2011

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Please add an explanatory caption for each photo Thanks

The Annual Parish Concert will be on Friday 10th June.

Mass in support of migrant worker s in London – in honour of St Joseph the Worker - Southwark Cathedral – 11.00am this Monday 2nd May – see poster at back of church for full details.

The Warsaw Boys’ Choir and the Choir of the London Oratory - perform at Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill Wimbledon SW19 4LU – Friday 6 May at 7.45pm – further details – see poster at back of church.

CONFERENCE ON GOVERNMENT SEX EDUCATION AND SEXUALISATION OF TEENAGERS 5May - for parents, educators, medical and mental health professionals, policy makers, youth workers and clergy Full details–see poster at back or call Dr Lisa Nolland on 0117 924 4896 or email Ls.n@talktalk.net

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Year A 17 April 2011

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TODAY.
• . Tickets for Willesden Green Pioneers annual dance 6tth May at St Mary and St Andrew’s Social Club, Dollis Hill Lane NW2 6EH - t £5. each are on sale after all masses. Proceeds in aid of St Mary Magdalen Special Needs Group.
• Holy week and Easter – please pick up a copy of the yellow timetable at back of church
• The Brent Citizens Advice Bureau is among numerous local institutions receiving large cutbacks at present. Given this institution’s effective work for some of the most vulnerable you may wish to sign the petition at the back requesting a cut in the cut.
• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent – it requires that serious sins are confessed at least once a year.
• 10:30 am MASS: Palms for distribution at all masses will be blessed at the Grotto at 10.15am followed by procession to Church.
• Post-Confirmation Youth group are off on retreat this afternoon please pray for them.

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May Cake and Wine evening to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II, (& the Royal Wedding) there will be a screening of the film 'John Paul II: The Movie' at 7pm in the annexe. This film charts the life of the late pope from his youth in Poland until his moving final days. £3 donation, including wine (we’ll toast the Royal Couple), coffee & cakes, with proceeds going to the Maryvale Institute.

Magdala magazine relaunch - During Eastertide, we hope to be able to publish the first edition of our exciting, new-look Magdala magazine! In each edition we would like to feature photographs from our many groups and activities. We want this magazine to really reflect what's going on in our parish, so please do remember to take your camera to events and send any good photos to magadalaphoto@gmail.com for publication. Thanks
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For those who are sick: Brigid O’Sullivan, Jimmy Enright, Maria Andrews, Giovanni Barcevich , Finbar Lehane and Anne Henneghan.
For those whose anniversaries are around now: Molly Ayres, Christopher E Doran Blaithin Ramsden and James Hayes,
For those who have died recently: Michael Cronin, Eileen Meape and Lilian Woolf. Kathleen Bradley

HOLY WEEK AND THE TRIDUUM (please see yellow timetables at back)
In essence, the Triduum is one great Mass which lasts for three days. By participating in it all we powerfully participate in the one act of Christ – the first Mass that began with the Last Supper and ends with his Ascension into glory. So from the greeting and the Sign of the Cross at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, on Maundy Thursday, until the Solemn Blessing and double Alleluia Dismissal at the Easter Vigil there are only two Signs of the Cross –at 8pm Thursday and about 11pm Saturday. Please come to it all.

--LENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE will take place on Mon (18th) 7.00pm. Confessions until 9pm
--Church will be closed on Tues 19th April after 9.30am Mass to facilitate cleaning for Easter.

ALTAR SERVERS who would like to volunteer to serve over the Easter Tridium please sign sheets in sacristy, details of rehearsal times hereunder

TRIDUUM REHEARSALS
For Maundy Thursday: Thursday 1st April: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
For Good Friday: Friday 2nd April : 10:15 am - 11:45 am
For Easter Vigil: Saturday 3rd April: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Servers need to make whole of rehearsal. Readers for a period towards beginning of rehearsal.
Extraordinary Ministers for a period towards end of rehearsal.

--MAUNDY THURSDAY – “Watching until Midnight”. N.B. after the 8pm Mass our post-Confirmation group will be following the Roman tradition of visiting seven Altars of repose before returning back here for midnight. Any with a car can join us. Just let Fr Hugh know
--GOOD FRIDAY is a Day of Fasting and Abstinence from meat.
Childrens’ Good Friday workshop 10am-12noon- Reception age to Year 6, in sacristy.
Ecumenical Witness outside St Andrews Church, Good Friday, 1p.m. See front of newsletter.
--NEXT SUNDAY is Easter Sunday
At the Saturday 9:00 pm Easter Vigil service eight people will be baptised and confirmed
Cricklewood Homeless: Collection of non perishable food stuffs at all Masses
Mass in Sinhalese: at 5.00pm

5th Sunday of Lent 10th April 2011

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TODAY

• Post Confirmation Youth Group are holding a sale of second hand books after all morning Masses in the Annexe – in aid of their World Youth Day fundraising.

• White A5 “Praying the Mass – part 2” leaflets are avaialbe in preparation for the new translation of the Mass which will be implemented this September.

• Planned Giving: New boxes of envelopes are now available at the back of the Church. If you are not already party to the planned giving programme and wish to do so, please hand in your contact details to Clergy House.

• 10:30 am Mass includes Inscription for the reception of First Holy Communion - 65 children.

• The 12noon Mass will involve the third scrutiny of the eight people becoming Catholics at the Easter Vigil in two weeks time – six of which are also becoming Christians, that is being baptised.

• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. They contain a couple of good examination of consciences, which are very helpful in preparing for to make our confession. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent.

NEXT SUNDAY
Tickets for Willesden Green Pioneers annual dance 6tth May at St Mary and St Andrew’s Social Club, Dollis Hill Lane NW2 6EH - t £5. each will be on sale after all masses. Proceeds in aid of St Mary Magdalen Special Needs Group.
Post-Confirmation Youth group will be going off on a two-day retreat – please pray for them.

LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar)- monies go towards:
- The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, elderly & young.

- Friends of the Holy Land - to provide support suffering Christians: www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk.

Mind the Gap: Lenten Film nights for 17-35 ish : 12 April: The Matthew’s Gospel 7-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick St, W1B 5NA Info: daveburke@rcdow.org.uk.

Mass in support of migrant worker s in London – in honour of St Joseph the Worker - Southwark Cathedral – 11.00am Monday 2nd May – see poster at back of church for full details.

CONFERENCE ON GOVERNMENT SEX EDUCATION AND SEXUALISATION OF TEENAGERS, 5 May - A day conference for parents, educators, medical and mental health professionals, policy makers, youth workers and clergy .Full details – see poster at back of Church of call Dr Lisa Nolland on 0117 924 4896 or email – Ls.n@talktalk.net.

THANK YOU - Governors, Staff, Parents and Pupils of Saint Mary Magdalen Junior School wish to sincerely thank all of the Parishioners for the financial support that you have given over the last four years. When the work on the New School commenced we had a debt of £550.000. With your help and from other sources we have reduced it to just over £100.000. You will always be in our Prayers - Tom Territt Chair of Governors.

This Wed – 13th 7:30 pm: SEEKERS meeting . SPREAD THE WORD TO those, especially non-Catholics, interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, with no commitments.

FIRST HOLY COMMUION PARENTS MEETING Monday 11th April 6 pm, Junior School.

For your diary –
● The Annual Parish Concert will be on Friday 10th June.

● Cake and Wine evening to mark the beatification of Pope John Paul II, (& the Royal Wedding) there will be a screening of the film 'John Paul II: The Movie' on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May at 7pm in the annexe. See front of newsletter. This film charts the life of the late pope from his youth in Poland until his moving final days. £3 donation, including wine (we’ll toast the Royal Couple), coffee & cakes, with proceeds going to the Maryvale Institute.

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TODAY

• School Building Fund: This weekend, we take up the final monthly collection. Those parishioners who have been giving envelopes will see that this is the last envelope. Those giving by direct debit should advise their banks to cease payments after April payment. Thank you so much for your continued support for this project which greatly benefits our children.

• Family Fast Day White envelopes can be given in (in collection or to Clergy House) for donations towards Sri Lanka school for poor children.

• Planned Giving: New boxes of envelopes are now available at the back of the Church. If you are not already party to the planned giving programme and wish to do so, please hand in your contact details to Clergy House.

• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. They contain a couple of good examination of consciences, which are very helpful in preparing for to make our confession. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent.

• Stations of the Cross in Konkani – 3.30pm in the Church

Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will involve the Inscription for the reception of First Holy Communion of 65 children.

Next Sunday after each morning Mass, the Post Confirmation Youth Group are holding a sale of second hand books after all morning Masses in the Annexe – in aid of their World Youth Day Fundaraising Your continuing support is much appreciated.

“EASTER DUTIES”: The Church strongly recommends that Catholics “confess their sins once a year”. Mortal sins (i.e. deliberate actions which are seriously wrong and known to be so) must be so confessed. See blue Examination of Conscience leaflets in porch wall holder.

LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar)- monies go towards:

- The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, elderly & young.

- Friends of the Holy Land - to provide support suffering Christians: www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk.

Mind the Gap: Lenten Film nights for 17-35 ish : 5 April: Pay it Forward; 12 April: The Matthew’s Gospel 7-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick St, W1B 5NA Info: daveburke@rcdow.org.uk.

Mass in support of migrant worker s in London – in honour of St Joseph the Worker - Southwark Cathedral – 11.00am Monday 2nd May – see poster at back of church for full details.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes, privately organised: May 10-14 and Oct 4–8. Full board at Alba Hotel. £460. includes transport to airport and trips to Bartres and San Pierre. Contact – John O’Sullivan 02084590279.

This Wednesday, 7:30 pm: SEEKERS meeting . SPREAD THE WORD TO those, especially non-Catholics, interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, with no commitments, can pop into either or both of the following meetings at Clergy Ho- Wed 6th & 13th April.

This Thursday the Junior School and Infant Convent will come in for a 2 pm Mass in hour of St Claudine the founder of the Jesus and Mary Sisters.

The Year 7/8 Youth Club has finished for this term. It will begin again after Easter.

FIRST HOLY COMMUION PARENTS MEETING Monday 11th April 6 pm, Junior School.

The Annua Parish Concert will be on Friday 10th June.

April Concerts involving parishioners:

 Fri 8th 7:30pm Vaughan School & Belgravia Orchestra: Bach’s B Minor Mass St John’s, Smith Sq, SW1.

 Saturday 16th 7:30 pm Mother of Sorrows – Stabat Mater – soloists (including Sarah Teather) from N London Ensemble, St Marys Church High St Hemel Hempstead £15.

 Thurs 21st 8pm Purcell Room, Southbank Centre Indian music &dance: G.S. Tripathi &Patricia Rozario.

Third Sunday in Lent Year A 27th March 2011 v.2

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TODAY
• BRITISH SUMMER TIME – clocks “sprung forward” one hour last night!
• Cricklewood Homeless Concern – collection of non perishable foodstuffs
• Altar Servers Training – Teams E and F – at 2.30pm
• Sinhalese Mass at 5.00pm

• White envelopes for donations to be given in next week towards Sri Lanka school (see opposite) following this Friday’s Family Fast Day
• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. They contain a couple of good examination of consciences, which are very helpful in preparing for to make our confession. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent.

This Mon (28th), Clergy Ho, SEEKERS meeting . SPREAD THE WORD TO those, especially non-Catholics, interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, with no commitments, can pop into one or all of the 3 meetings at Clergy Ho. Other meetings Wed 6th & 13th April

This Friday FAMILY FAST DAY, Friday 1st April – towards the post-Tsunami Sri Lankan school for poor children. Please see white envelopes at back which can be given in next w/e

This Saturday 2nd April – MARRIAGE PAPERWORK Meeting will be held in the Annexe for couples who wish to marry over the coming yr to set out Diocesan requirements & complete initial paperwork.

Church Porch: please don’t leave random items in the porch: We are not able to be a clearing house for second hand books, clothes, old magazines, copies of prayers, plastic items, etc. etc. These things just get thrown away.

Mind the Gap: Lenten Film nights for 17-35 ish : The 13th Day; 29 March: Babette’s Feast; 5 April: Pay it Forward; 12 April: The Matthew’s Gospel 7-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick St, W1B 5NA Info: daveburke@rcdow.org.uk

School Building Fund: Next weekend, we take up the final monthly collection for this fund. Those parishioners who have been giving envelopes will see that this is the last envelope. Those giving by direct debit should advise their banks to cease payments after April payment.
Thank you so much for your continued support of this important support of our children.

Schools Building & Refurbishing Fund at 28th February 2011
Balance at 30th November2010 £ 72,780.19
Monthly Collections December £ 992.00
January £ 872.00
February £ 1,147.00
Balance at 28th February 2011 £75,791.19

“EASTER DUTIES”: The Church strongly recommends that Catholics “confess their sins once a year”. Mortal sins (i.e. deliberate actions which are seriously wrong and known to be so) must be so confessed. See blue Examination of Conscience leaflets in porch wall holder.
LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar)- monies go towards:
-- The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, elderly & young
-- Friends of the Holy Land - to provide support suffering Christians: www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk

April Concerts involving parishioners
N.B. Our own parish concert featuring Patricia Rosario is set for 10th June
 Friday 8th , 7:30 pmThe Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School plus Belgravia Chamber Orchestra and soloists - J S Bach’s B Minor Mass at St John’s, Smith Square, SW1
 Saturday 16th 7:30 pm Mother of Sorrows – Stabat Mater – Concert performed by soloists (including Sarah Teather) from North London Ensemble 16th April 2011 at 7.30pm at St Marys Church High St Hemel Hempstead tickets £15 – further information email NorthLondonE5nsemnble@gmail.com
 Thursday 21st 8pm Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre Indian music and dance featuring Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Patricia Rozario, showcasing two major works by composer Vanraj Bhatia.
 Voluntary Singers wanted (particularly tenors & basses) needed for original concert mass for performance. Celtic, gospel & classical styles, English & Latin. To be performed late June/early July 2011 S. London & Westminster. contact John/Clare at musicprojectsouth@gmail.com or 07935 962447

Second Sunday in Lent Year A 20th March 2011 v.2

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TODAY
• New Rotas for Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are ready for collection in sacristy.
• Blue “confession” leaflets are in the porch wall holders. They contain a couple of good examination of consciences, which are very helpful in preparing for to make our confession. The Church strongly recommends that Catholic “confess their sins once a year”, especially during Lent.
• Konkani Mass at 4.00pm
NEXT SUNDAY
Cricklewood Homeless Concern – Monthly collection of non perishable food after all Masses
Altar Servers Training – Team B – next Sunday 27th at 2.30pm
Mass in Sinhalese at 5.00pm in the Church

Talk on Blessed John Henry Newman Friday 7:30 – see front cover

Prayer and play group for families with under-8 children are paying a visit to Westminster Cathedral on the Saturday 26th March at 10am. Leaving the church at five past 10 to the 52 bus-stop, and taking the bus at quarter past 10 to the Cathedral. All welcome. Parents/guardians are responsible for their own children.

Church Porch: please don’t leave random items in the porch: We are not able to be a clearing house for second hand books, clothes, cat litter trays, old magazines, copies of prayers etc. etc. These things just get thrown away.

Harley Street FertilityCare Want to know more about your fertility? Finding it hard to conceive? Trying to achieve or avoid a pregnancy naturally, in accordance with Church teaching? Come to a free, no obligation introductory session on the FertilityCareTM System and NaProTechnology. If you would like to find out more please email harleystreetfertilitycare@gmail.com

LENT
N.B. The Church strongly recommends that Catholics “confess their sins once a year”

SEEKERS MEETINGS: Those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, with no commitments, can pop into one or all of the below. Please spread the word. 7:30 pm Mon 28th March (in the annexe); Wed 6th April (in clergy house); Wed 13th April (in clergy ho.)

 This Fri eve.’s Stations of the Cross, a bit before 7pm, will be short, due to 7:30 talk
 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar)- monies go towards:
-- The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, elderly & young
-- Friends of the Holy Land - to provide support suffering Christians: www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
 FAMILY FAST DAY, Friday 1st April - more information to come.

CONCERT in aid of The Passage, for the homelessThurs 24th March 7:30 pm Orion Symphony Orchest-ra, Cadogan Hall. incl the Elgar Cello Concerto, premier of a probable Stravinsky, Rachmaninov’s Symph-onic Dances, Britten’s 4 Sea Interludes. £28-£10. www.cadoganhall.com / 7730 4500 Use codePASSAGE

April Concerts involving parishioners
N.B. Our own parish concert featuring Patricia Rosario is set for 10th June
 Friday 8th , 7:30 pmThe Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School plus Belgravia Chamber Orchestra and soloists - J S Bach’s B Minor Mass at St John’s, Smith Square, SW1
 Saturday 16th 7:30 pmMother of Sorrows – Stabat Mater – Concert performed by soloists (including Sarah Teather) from North London Ensemble 16th April 2011 at 7.30pm at St Marys Church High St Hemel Hempstead tickets £15 – further information email NorthLondonE5nsemnble@gmail.com
 Thursday 21st 8pm Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre Indian music and dance featuring Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Patricia Rozario, showcasing two major works by composer Vanraj Bhatia.

Mind the Gap: Lenten Film nights for 17-35 ish Tues eve.s 22 March: Fatima: The 13th Day; 29 March: Babette’s Feast; 5 April: Pay it Forward; 12 April: The Matthew’s Gospel 7-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick St, W1B 5NA Info: daveburke@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan vacancy
Job title: Organist Hours of work: 4 hours per week including evenings and weekends Salary: £20 per hour Location: St Mary and Andrew parish, Dollis Hill. Application details at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

World Youth Day Fundraising- Cake sale raised £166. Tony Thomas raised £1,300 in sponsorship – many thanks to all concerned.

First Sunday in Lent Year A 13th March 2011

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TODAY
• All sermons will be introducing the diocesan initiative “Praying the Mass” in preparation for the introduction of the new translation of the Mass this September
• Please take home and read the white A5 booklet “Praying the Mass I”
• World Youth Day fundraising – cake sale will be held after this Sunday Morning Masses in the Annexe – organised by our post confirmation youth group.
• Also-Tony Thomas will be collecting from those who kindly sponsored his run after all Masses this weekend.
• New Rotas for Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are ready for collection in sacristy
• Redish Planned Giving leaflets for those wishing to join our envelope scheme are in the porch.

Next Sunday there will be a Konkani service at 4 pm in the Church

ST PATRICK’S DAY (17th)
Masses 9:30am (with Gaelic readings & music) 12.00 noon & 7.00pm.
BRENT CELEBRATIONS: 3:15 – 7:30 Library (starting at Tube Station)

Intern Assistant Hours of work: 35-40 hours per week (flexible) Allowance:£86 per week plus full board and lodging Location:Westminster Cathedral. Details of how to apply can be obtained from our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

LENT
Talk here on Cardinal Newman: Friday 25th March at 7.30pm, annexe. Dr Andrew Nash will give a beautifully illustrated talk on the life of John Henry Newman, whom Pope Benedict beatified in Birmingham last September. Everybody welcome. Afterwards there will be coffee and cake. £3 donation, with funds going to the work of the Maryvale Institute, which has helped the catechesis of our parish very much.

 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.
 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar)- monies go towards:
-- The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth education, disability support, pastoral support for the elderly, children and various other projects
-- And Friends of the Holy Land - to provide spiritual, moral & financial support for the suffering Christian Community in the Holy Land cf.www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
 Children’s Calendars for Lent – available at back.
 FAMILY FAST DAY, Friday 25th March. More information to come.

Mind the Gap: Lenten Film nights for Young Adults
The next series of 'Mind the Gap' -our Lenten series for Young Adults– will be on Tuesday evenings during Lent taking the form of ‘Film nights’ with refreshments and discussion. 22 March 2011 Fatima: The 13th Day 29 March 2011 Babette’s Feast 5 April 2011 Pay it Forward 12 April 2011 The Matthew’s Gospel Time: 7.00-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) Venue: Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory Church, Warwick St, W1B 5NA (2 min. Piccadilly Circus) All Young Adults (17-35ish) welcome. For more information, contact daveburke@rcdow.org.uk

Concert: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School plus Belgravia Chamber Orchestra and soloists - J S Bach’s B Minor Mass at 7.30 Friday 8th April at St John’s, Smith Square, SW1

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Westminster Cathedral, Sat 11th June 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, date, address & email or tel. no.

Ninth Sunday of the Year A 6th March 2011

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TODAY
• The penultimate School Building Fund: Monthly collection after all masses
• 10:30 Mass: includes the Rite of Acceptance for First Confession
• 6:30 pm Mass our confirmation candidates will be celebrating the rite of commitment as they continue to prepare for their confirmation in June.
• Westminster Record – this month has a profile of our parish – see newspaper rack
• Redish Planned Giving leaflets for those wishing to join our envelope scheme are in the porch.

NEXT SUNDAY- Cake Sale World Youth Day fundraising – cake sale will be held after Sunday Morning Masses next weekend in the Annexe – organised by our post confirmation youth group.
Also – Tony Thomas will be collecting from those who kindly sponsored his run this Sun

Altar Servers practice, Team K (Sun 6:30 pm) initially scheduled for next Saturday at 2 pm is being rescheduled due to a memorial Mass.

TALK HERE ON NEWMAN: Friday 25th March at 7.30pm, annexe. Dr Andrew Nash will give a beautifully illustrated talk on the life of John Henry Newman, whom Pope Benedict beatified in Birmingham last September. Everybody welcome. Afterwards there will be coffee and cake. £3 donation, with funds going to the work of the Maryvale Institute, which has helped the catechesis of our parish very much.

DIOCESAN VACANCY
Intern Assistant Hours of work: 35-40 hours per week (flexible) Allowance:£86 per week plus full board and lodging Location:Westminster Cathedral. Details of how to apply can be obtained from our website at www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs
Privately organised Pilgrimage to Lourdes Lisieux, Nevers & Paris by luxury coach from 28th May to 4th June 2011 for £599, including all excursions and full board in a 4 star hotel in Lourdes and half board in Nevers & Lisieux. For further info call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

LENT
ASH WEDNESDAY is this Wednesday. For able-bodied adults it is a day of fasting (at most one main meal & two snacks) and abstinence (no meat).
Masses will be celebrated at 9.30am, 12noon and 7pm, and ashes will be blessed & distributed. Please note Ashes can only be distributed at Mass, not at any other time.
TAKING THE PLEDGE – Ash Wednesday – 8 p.m.
If you would like to give up alcohol for Lent in a way that links you with a group of people in solidarity with and in prayer for those who suffer from alcohol or drug addition and other abuses of the body, then join Fr Hugh / Fr Kieran and others on Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Church for 20 mins to take the Pioneers’ Lenten Pledge. This is a commitment to abstain from all intoxicating drink, to recite a daily prayer, to wear the pioneer emblem.

 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.
 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar- monies go towards:
The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth education, disability support, pastoral support for the elderly, children and various other projects
And Friends of the Holy Land - to provide spiritual, moral and financial support for the suffering Christian Community in the Holy Land cf. www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
 Children’s Calendars for Lent – available at back.
 FAMILY FAST DAY, Friday 25th March, will be in aid of Aid to the Church in Need. More information to come.

National Day for Prayer and Fasting for Life: On the 9th March, Ash Wednesday please pray & fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia. Inf: Good Counsel Network on 020 7723 1740

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Westminster Cathedral, Sat 11th June 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, wedding date, postal address & email or tel. no.

Eighth Sunday of the Year A 27th February 2011

2011-03-30T11:08:00.000Z

TODAY
• It is possible to sponsor Tony Thomas, after all Masses this morning, in aid of sending some of our young people on the Papal World Youth Day in Madrid, August,. He will briefly explain after Masses today.
• Crick. Homeless Concern: Collection of non perishable goods in porch box.
• TODAY Sinhalese Mass at 5.00pm.

• The LAST Magdala (in its current format) is now on sale. Many thanks to Kathy Macken for having edited so well 100 issues – publishing material always encouraging & positive, and reporting on virtually all major parish & diocesan events
• Magdala questionnaire – please fill in green A5 sheet today, with thoughts about what what content in a future magazine you would be interested to see. Please leave in plastic baskets at back.
• The latest Faith mag (on Problem of Evil, the soul. The marital act, etc), Bible Alive, My Day by Day and Messenger magazines are on newspaper rack
• After the Papal Visit – see glossy A4 leaflets “Some definite service” in porch.

-- Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony Westminster Cathedral, Sat 11th June 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, wedding date, postal address & email or tel. no.
-- Privately organised Pilgrimage to Lourdes Lisieux, Nevers & Paris by luxury coach from 28th May to 4th June 2011 for £599, including all excursions and full board in a 4 star hotel in Lourdes and half board in Nevers & Lisieux. For further info call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

THIS WEEK
• We are currently organising this year’s Family Feast Day – meeting this Tuesday 6:30 pm - to take place on a July Sunday for the feast of St Mary Magdalen’s. This will involve 12.00pm Mass held in Willesden Sports stadium, followed by games, and a fun walk/run. Anyone with any ideas or suggestions, or if you would like to help out at this planning stage, contact John O’Sullivan 07958 524761, Tony Thomas or Fr Hugh in the presbytery.
• Bible Study please note that for this week only the Bible Study group will meet on Wednesday instead of Tuesday
• The Wednesday Club- Kings Hall Harlesen Rd 3 mins walk from Church – meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm – tea, bingo, chat new members – male or female – welcome
• Friday Catholic Children’s Society: Coffee morning and raffle – Annexe
• Friday 7 pm Holy Hour for intentions of the parish

NEXT SUNDAY
• School Building Fund: Monthly collection at all masses next weekend.
• Sat 6:30 pm: The popular Voices Inspired will sing
• 10:30 Mass: The Rite of Signing, when our six Catechumens will be formally sent by our parish to meet the Archbishop for the Rite of Election in Westminster Cathedral on Sat 12th March, as they make their final preparations to be received into the Church at Easter.
• 6:30 pm Mass our confirmation candidates will be celebrating the rite of commitment as they continue to prepare for their confirmation in June.

TAKING THE PLEDGE FOR LENT? Non-Pioneers are invited to take the short-term pledge for the duration of Lent. Conditions for the enrolment are: (i) to abstain from all intoxicating drink; (ii) to recite the prayer daily; (iii) to wear the pioneer emblem. Please contact the Willesden Green Pioneer Centre (0208 459 6952) – we will be happy to enrol you in our register for Lent.
ASH Wednesday is Wednesday week!

Seventh Sunday of the Year A 20th February 2011

2011-03-30T11:07:00.000Z

• The LAST Magdala (in its current format) is now on sale. Many thanks to Kathy Macken for having edited so well 100 issues – publishing material always encouraging & positive, and reporting on virtually all major parish & diocesan events
• Magdala questionnaire – in newsletter, we are asking you to fill this green A5 sheet today, with thoughts about what type of and what content in a future magazine you would be interested to see. Please leave in plastic baskets at back.
• The latest Faith mag (on Problem of Evil, the soul. The marital act, etc), Bible Alive, My Day by Day and Messenger magazines are on newspaper rack
• After the Papal Visit – see glossy A4 leaflets “Some definite service” in porch.

• Servers Practice – To-day Sunday at 2.30pm – Team F
SERVERS:The 10 min rule:We ask servers not to enter sacristy after 10 mins before the Mass begins

• After Masses next Sunday Tony Thomas, who is living and working amongst us this year, will briefly introduce the Addidas half-marathon fundraiser he shortly will be doing towards sending some of our young people on the Papal World Youth Day in Madrid this summer. You may have seen him traversing the local streets at slightly more than walking pace recently.
• Next w/e Crick. Homeless Concern: Collection of non perishable goods in porch box.

The Wednesday Club- Kings Hall Harlesen Rd 3 mins walk from Church – meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm – tea, bingo, chat new members – male or female – welcome

The UCM do not have a meeting this week

This Friday night – those over-16 year olds who would like to go to Madrid for the
World Youth Day meet for preparation, in Annexe 7:30 pm

Following Friday 4th March Catholic Children’s Society: Coffee morning and raffle – Annexe

Deacon Michael will be giving an illustrated talk on his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Thursday 24th Feb at 7:30 pm in the annexe. This pilgrimage was led by the renowned Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins. All very welcome.
We are currently organising this year’s Family Feast Day – to take place on a July Sunday for the feast of St Mary Magdalen’s. This will involve 12.00pm Mass held in Willesden Sports stadium, followed by games, and a fun walk/run. Anyone with any ideas or suggestions, or if you would like to help out at this planning stage, contact John O’Sullivan 07958 524761, Tony Thomas or Fr Hugh in the presbytery.
DIOCESAN EVENTS

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony Westminster Cathedral, Sat 11th June 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, wedding date, postal address & email or tel. no.

Treasures of Westminster Cathedral- Exhibition of Cathedral’s most precious posses-sions.Mon-Fri 9.30am-5. Entry £5, concessions £2.50. Tel.7798 9096 johndaly@rcdow.org.uk

Faith Matters. Being Catholic Today: Talks at Cathedral, SW1P 1QH, 7pm-8:30 pm
Tue 8th March (N.B. new date) - The Just War: the Moral and Ethical Questions by
General The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, Former Chief of the General Staff of British Army
Wed 16th March - Faith Dilemmas: Policing Our Community by DCI Joe Hackett, of the Met
Wed 23rd March - Journalism: Can the News Be Good? by Charles Moore, ExEditor,Telegraph
Wed 30th March - Human Rights: Does Faith Matter? by Professor Conor Gearty, of LSE
Wed 6th April–Diplomacy&Faith by Francis Campbell, HM former Ambassador to Holy See
Registration is required to guarantee a place. email: faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or
Tel. 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation for each lecture £3. www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. First Annual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 3-11th Nov 2011. The cost is £1480 (for two sharing a room), led by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Booking via Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rdcow.org.uk or Tel: 020 7798 9173.

Privately organised Pilgrimage to Lourdes Lisieux, Nevers & Paris by luxury coach from 28th May to 4th June 2011 for £599, including all excursions and full board in a 4 star hotel in Lourdes and half board in Nevers & Lisieux. For further info call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

Sixth Sunday of the Year A 13th February 2011

2011-03-30T11:05:00.000Z

SUNDAYS
• Today’s 10:30 am Mass will involve the Rite of Acceptance of some young people becoming Catholics.
• The latest Faith mag (on Problem of Evil, the soul. The marital act, etc), Bible Alive, My Day by Day and Messenger magazines are on newspaper rack
• SERVERS:The 10 min rule:We ask servers not to enter sacristy after 10 mins
before the Mass begins,&if they do so arrive at Church to stay in congregation for worship

• Deacon Michael is planning to give an illustrated talk on his recent pilgrimage To the Holy Land. Details of time / place to be announced soon.
• Family & Fun Sun-day. We are hoping to organise another of these popular days this July, at Willesden Sports Centre. Mass will be followed by games and entertainment. If you would like to help out with planning/organization/ideas, please contact Tony Thomas at Clergy Ho

Faith Matters. Being Catholic Today: Talks at Cathedral, SW1P 1QH, 7pm-8:30 pm
Tue 8th March (N.B. new date) - The Just War: the Moral and Ethical Questions by
General The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, Former Chief of the General Staff of British Army
Wed 16th March - Faith Dilemmas: Policing Our Community by DCI Joe Hackett, of the Met
Wed 23rd March - Journalism: Can the News Be Good? by Charles Moore, ExEditor,Telegraph
Wed 30th March - Human Rights: Does Faith Matter? by Professor Conor Gearty, of LSE
Wed 6th April–Diplomacy&Faith by Francis Campbell, HM former Ambassador to Holy See
Registration is required to guarantee a place. email: faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or
Tel. 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation for each lecture £3. www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters

New book by John Pridmore latest book explores the topic of inner healing and how to be set free fro the wounds of our past. Available from www.johnpridmore.com or any good bookshop.

DIOCESAN EVENTS

• NEXT SAT.: Anointing of the Sick- Westminster Cathedral: Sat 19th Feb 2011 2:30 pm– Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vincent Nichols & Auxiliary Bishops and others in Westminster Cathedral. The sick and infirm, as well as Catholic doctors and nurses are invited to participate. (see Poster at back). If you plan to attend please inform Deacon Michael.

• Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 11th June 2011 at 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email or telephone number.

• Treasures of Westminster Cathedral- New exhibition of Cathedral’s most precious posses-sions.Mon-Fri 9.30am-5. Entry £5, concessions £2.50. Tel.7798 9096 johndaly@rcdow.org.uk
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. First Annual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 3-11th Nov 2011. The cost is £1480 (for two sharing a room), led by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Booking via Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rdcow.org.uk or Tel: 020 7798 9173.

Fifth Sunday of the Year A 6th February 2011 V.2

2011-03-30T11:00:00.001Z

SUNDAYS
• After Masses today two sisters of the Holy Family of the Needy, who have recently moved into the parish, will introduce themselves
• Today’s 10.30am Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of the late Sr Winifred O’Brien of the Little Sisters of the Assumption, Kenneth Cres. See poster
• This Mass will also involve the inscription of First Holy Communion children in preparation for their reception of First Confession.
• Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will involve the Rite of Acceptance of some young people becoming Catholics.
• The Voices Inspired group who have been singing at Sat 6:30 pm Masses will now do this on the first Saturday of each month.
• The latest Bible Alive, My Day by Day and Messenger magazines are on the newspaper rack at the back.
• SERVERS:The 10 min rule:We ask servers not to enter sacristy after 10 mins
before the Mass begins,&if they do so arrive at Church to stay in congregation for worship.

There is a meeting for Parents of children preparing for their First Holy Communion this Monday at 6pm in the Junior school, running concurrently with the children’s class.

Next Saturday: Certificate in Catechesis course begins at Ealing Abbey. We have a good number interested in starting (who will be contacted re: travel etc). Another 11 are half way through the 2 yrs. Still not too late to join this part-time, distance learning course (a few hours per week) with 4 local Saturdays per year–a great service to God & parish.

• Rebuilding Haiti- Irish Cabaret Fri 11th Feb 7.30pm Crown Moran Hotel £15. Call 8863 0059.
• Treasures of Westminster Cathedral- New exhibition of Cathedral’s most precious posses-sions.Mon-Fri 9.30am-5. Entry £5, concessions £2.50. Tel.7798 9096 johndaly@rcdow.org.uk

UPCOMING EVENTS
• DINNER DANCE DELAY: We have had to postpone our 12th February dinner dance, due to the fact that a large number of our parishioners were otherwise committed. Many apologies to the many who did sign up. We will let you know the new dates soon. Tom Territ will be around after Mass to answer any queries.
• Anointing of the Sick- Westminster Cathedral: Sat 19th Feb 2011 2:30 pm– Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vincent Nichols & Auxiliary Bishops and others in Westminster Cathedral. The sick and infirm, as well as Catholic doctors and nurses are invited to participate. (see Poster at back). If you plan to attend please inform Deacon Michael.
• Deacon Michael is planning to give an illustrated talk on his recent pilgrimage To the Holy Land. Details of time / place to be announced soon.
• Family & Fun Sun-day. We are hoping to organise another of these popular days this July, at Willesden Sports Centre. Mass will be followed by games and entertainment. If you would like to help out with planning/organization/ideas, please contact Tony Thomas at Clergy Ho
• Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 11th June 2011 at 3.00pm. Those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2011 please give us:: Husband & wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email or telephone number.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. First Annual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 3-11th Nov 2011. The cost is £1480 (for two sharing a room), led by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Booking via Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rdcow.org.uk or Tel: 020 7798 9173.

Faith Matters. Being Catholic Today: Talks at Cathedral, SW1P 1QH, 7pm-8:30 pm
Tue 8th March (N.B. new date) - The Just War: the Moral and Ethical Questions by
General The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, Former Chief of the General Staff of British Army
Wed 16th March - Faith Dilemmas: Policing Our Community by DCI Joe Hackett, of the Met
Wed 23rd March - Journalism: Can the News Be Good? by Charles Moore, ExEditor,Telegraph
Wed 30th March - Human Rights: Does Faith Matter? by Professor Conor Gearty, of LSE
Wed 6th April–Diplomacy&Faith by Francis Campbell, HM former Ambassador to Holy See
Registration is required to guarantee a place. email: faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or
Tel. 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation for each lecture £3. www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters

Fourth Sunday of the Year A 30th January 2011

2011-01-29T10:59:00.000Z

At the 12 noon Mass today Mark de Leon will receive his First Holy Communion.
Today there will be a Sinhalese Mass here at 5pm

 The latest Bible Alive, My Day by Day and Messenger magazines are on the newspaper rack at the back.

 CONFIRMATION CLASSES begin this Monday 31st, 7pm – 8:30 pm in the infant convent.

 Padre Pio Prayer group will meet on Thursday 3rd February at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

 Year 7/8 youth club meets this Friday in Junior school. Purple forms at back.

 Next Saturday evening’s Mass will involve our “Vocies Inspired” musicians

Our second annual dinner dance is set for Dollis Hill social club on Sat 12th Feb. Tickets £35: bookings this w/e after all Masses – in aid of Clergy House central heating. Tickets can still be booked

SERVERS: The ten minute rule: We are very blessed to have over 70 excellent servers here at St Mary Magdalen’s. We are currently instituting regular practices. This year we are asking servers not to arrive after ten minutes before the Mass begins. This is because it disturbs the necessary careful and spiritual preparation for Mass. We do understand that there can sometimes be unavoidable reasons for arriving only shortly before Mass (and thus also failing to make one’s private prayers before Mass) but we just ask servers who so do to remain in the congregation for that Mass and not to serve, rather than coming into the sacristy with only a relatively few minutes to go.

Magdala, the parish magazine: Coming to an end? The publishing and sub-editorial company for our parish magazine Magdala will cease production this coming March. They are a unique company. So we are considering a different type of magazine. Any ideas please see Fr Hugh or Kathy MacKen.

A Day with Mary Our Lady & St Joseph, Balls Pond Rd, London N1 – Saturday 5th February

Certificate in Catechesis. Two year part-time, distance learning course (a few hours per week) with four local Saturdays recommences in February. First of these is Saturday 12th February at Ealing Abbey. Ten parishioners are in their second year of this course. Some of them will be witnessing the grace-full nature of this course on a coming Sunday. Please pray about the possibility of doing this great service to our community.

 Rebuilding Haiti- Irish Cabaret Fundraiser Friday 11th Feb 7.30pm The Crown Moran Hotel, Cricklewood. Tickets £15. Call 0208 863 0059.

 Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes – Sat 19th Feb 2.30pm Westminster Cathedral. All are welcome, no seat reservations or tickets. Celebrant Archbishop Vincent Nicols.

 Treasures of Westminster Cathedral- New exhibition full of the Cathedral’s most precious possessions. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5.00pm. Entry £5, concessions £2.50. Contact 0207 798 9096 or email johndaly@rcdow.org.uk.

 Volunteers needed for the Charity LIFE, full counselling training given and counselling skills, or if you have previous experience and training come and help in our new centre. Call 07515 578 598 or email agnesrees@lifecharity.org.uk.

 ARCH(Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline) – offering help for women, men and families to restore their lives & relationships after an abortion experience. Call 0845 603 8501 or www.archtrust.org.uk

SPUC – a further donation was made during the week to take the total collection to £663.00. Many thanks for your support.

16th Janurary 2011 2nd Sunday

2011-01-18T09:47:00.000Z

 Repository – A large selection of calendars & Westminster yearbooks on sale now.

 The 10:30 am Mass today will involve inscription for the First Holy Communion course.

 Our second annual dinner dance is set for Dollis Hill social club on Sat 12th Feb. Tickets £35: bookings this w/e after all Masses – in aid of Clergy Ho central heating. There will be a special announcement concerning this after next weekend’s Masses

 Year 7/8 youth club starts again this Friday evening, 6 pm – 8 pm, Junior School. Forms for new members at back.

COMING UP
 WORLD YOUTH DAY: We are hoping to take a group of 16+ on this, linking up with Ealing Abbey and the Emmannuelle community. First preparation meeting is this Friday 21st, 7pm at Ealing Abbey. Let us know if you are interested.

 CONFIRMATION CLASSES begins on January 31st , 7pm – 8:30 pm in the infant convent. Parents meeting WITH CANDIDATE, next Monday 24th, 7 pm

 Magdala, the parish magazine: Coming to an end? The publishing and sub-editorial company for our parish magazine Magdala will cease production this coming March. They are a unique company. So we are considering a different type of magazine. Any ideas please see Fr Hugh or Kathy MacKen

A Day with Mary
● The Immaculate Conception, Farm St, W1 –Saturday 22nd January
● Our Lady of Apostles, The Green, Heston Rd, Heston – Saturday 29th January
● Our Lady & St Joseph, Balls Pond Rd, London N1 – Saturday 5th February

After Mass this weekend we will have a special announcement about the below:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Certificate in Catechesis. Two year part-time, distance learning course (a few hours per week) with four local Saturdays recommences in February. First of these is Saturday 12th February at Ealing Abbey. Ten parishioners are in their second year of this course. Some of them will be witnessing the grace-full nature of this course on a coming Sunday. Please pray about the possibility of doing this great service to our community.

 The next monthly meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young adults (18-30's) is on Friday 28th January, 7-9pm, in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace next to Westminster Cathedral. Prayer, discussion and talk by Sr Camilla Oberding on "Encountering Christ when we experience failure."

 St Gregory’s Science College Kenton- vacancy for IT Techinican ( 20 hrs per week). The position is available from February. Please contact Mrs Ryan for further details or email SchoolOffice@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk Closing date for applications is 28th February.

 Volunteers needed for the Charity LIFE, full counselling training given and counselling skills, or if you have previous experience and training come and help in our new centre. Call 07515 578 598 or email agnesrees@lifecharity.org.uk.

 ARCH( Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline) – offering help for women, men and families to restore their lives & relationships after an abortion experience. Call 0845 603 8501 or www.archtrust.org.uk

 Brent Council will be holding Temporary Animation & Cultural Programme at Willesden Green Library Centre between January & July 2011.

Week of 5th December 2010

2010-12-04T09:50:00.000Z

 Schools Building & Refurbishments- collection after all masses this weekend

AT BACK
 A3 Advent posters available to put up in your window. See Clergy house office window now! Doesn’t it look good. It has the unborn Jesus in it.

 White A4 leaflet explaining the Pope’s recent comments.

 Missionary of Charity Exhibition – on centenary of Mother Teresa’s birth.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.

 Today’s 10:30 am Mass will include the Rite of Acceptance for some members of our community who are becoming Catholics

Friday: Third of our Advent Reflections – The Yearning for Christ of Fallen Man, 7pm, By Fr Roger Nesibtt, Dean of Dover and President of FAITH movement. Adoration,

7:30 pm Talk followed by refreshments and discussion.
Fri: PCYG & young adults invited to Catholic Underground live concert @Leicester Sq
Saturday: Next Saturdays 6:30 pm Mass will involve some of the beautiful music we have heard before from Voices Inspired.

Sunday Tonight & next Sun night our new young adults group meets at 8pm. For 18-35 yr olds these meetings are mainly taking place at Ealing Abbey, and comprise Advent talk-discussion-prayer and then social in Ealing Abbey’s congenial bar. Organised by Rachel Kidd our new youth worker- Talk to Fr Hugh- we can help with transport
Sunday: Special Needs group: Christmas lunch

Magdala: Coming to an end? The publishing and sub-editorial company for our parish magazine Magdala will cease production this coming March. We are considering how to develop this magainze. Any ideas please see Fr Hugh or Kathy MacKen

COMING UP
From Pope Benedict, in 1986: “Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. … It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope."

 Our Advent penitential service is planned for Monday 20th December, 7:30 pm

 Public witness with our local Missionaries of Mother Teresa of Calcutta through are a Carol Concert on Sunday 19th December at 4:00 pm in Kilburn High Rd Fr Hugh, among others from here, will be there.

 Carols by Candlelight, with Nativity play: Sunday 19th December 4:30 pm- Nativity rehearsals for children of primary school age - start next Friday 3:30, in the Church

 Confirmation Preparation Course for those in Year Nine: This will start early in 2010. Watch this space for times for introductory meetings.

 Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a Dec appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Deadline is Christmas. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2.

POPE’S RECENT COMMENTS: In a book length interview Pope Benedict recently made a subtle but important point concerning a complicated moral situation which has become a more prominent issue in the wake of the rise of promiscuity in the modern world and its awful effects. His words have been very prominently mis-interpreted by the national media as affecting basic Catholic teaching on the marital act. This misinterpretation to do with a widespread mis-perception of Catholic teaching. Please see the white A4 sheets in porch, where we have attempted to explain the situation.

Our Lady of Willesden- Tuesday 7th December at 6.50pm for benediction and vigil Mass at 7.00pm. A small community pilgrimage to the diocesan Shrine of our Lady of Willesden.

Refreshments and a short talk on the history of the shrine afterwards. All are very welcome.

Kings Hall Community Centre Christmas Fair – 11th December from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Tombolas, Cake sale, Father Christmas and much more. Come and enjoy a family day.

Free English Lessons Every Sat 4 – 6, no papers required. St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, contact Fr Patrick 020.8451.0367, or Jan (‘Yan’) 07910943840

First Sunday of Advent 28.11.10

2010-11-27T14:42:00.000Z

 Cricklewood Homeless collection – This weekend non-perishable foodstuffs, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes.
 Schools Building & Refurbishments- collection after all masses next weekend

AT BACK
 A3 Advent posters available to put up in your window. See Clergy house office window now! Doesn’t it look good. It has the unborn Jesus in it.
 White A4 leaflet explaining the Pope’s recent comments.
 Missionary of Charity Exhibition – on centenary of Mother Teresa’s birth.
 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.
 Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will include the Rite of Acceptance for some members of our community who are becoming Catholics

Thursday: 8 pm Padre Pio Group meet in annexe for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

Friday: Second of our Advent Reflections – using each Advent Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter. The Friday Fr Hugh on “The Yearning for Christ of the Human Heart”, speaker Fr Kevin Douglas starting with 30 minutes Adoration at 7 pm.

Next Saturday: St Mary Magdalen Junior School Christmas Fayre 4th December from 2pm – 4pm. This is a great family day. Please come and support us. All are very welcome

Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Deadline is Christmas. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2

St Vincent’s Mediation & Family Service in Hanwell part of the Catholic Children’s Society – offering subsidised mediation, therapy & Conselling. 0208 578 6378 or email mediation@cathchild.org.uk or go to www.cathchild.org.uk/mediation for further details.

POPE’S RECENT COMMENTS: In a book length interview Pope Benedict recently made a subtle but important point concerning a complicated moral situation which has become a more prominent issue in the wake of the rise of promiscuity in the modern world and its awful effects. His words have been very prominently mis-interpreted by the national media as affecting basic Catholic teaching on the marital act. This misinterpretation to do with a widespread mis-perception of Catholic teaching. Please see the white A4 sheets in porch, where we have attempted to explain the situation.

DEADLINE FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATION
This Monday 29th 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Clergy Ho.
You must bring
• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”
Child does not need to come to this meeting.
A Day with Mary - Also: Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3

Our Lady of Willesden- Tuesday 7th December at 6.50pm for benediction and vigil Mass at 7.00pm. A small community pilgrimage to the diocesan Shrine of our Lady of Willesden.
Refreshments and a short talk on the history of the shrine afterwards. All are very welcome.

Kings Hall Community Centre Christmas Fair – 11th December from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. Tombolas, Cake sale, Father Christmas and much more. Come and enjoy a family day.

The Passage Helping Homeless People 30th Anniversary- Archbishop Vincent Nicols will celebrate 5.30pm Mas on Friday 3rd December in Westminster Cathedral to mark the 30th anniversary of the followed by a reception in the Cathedral hall. All are most welcome.

Free English Lessons Every Sat 4 – 6, no papers required. St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, contact Fr Patrick 020.8451.0367, or Jan (‘Yan’) 07910943840

Wednesday Club–Would like to thank all who supported the “Bring & Buy sale”. £241 was raised.

Jerry Enright and family would like to thank all who sent mass cards, flowers and donations for Cancer Research and for all their kind thoughts & prayers. A Mass will be offered for their intentions.

Week of 21st November 2010

2010-11-22T10:08:00.001Z

 Cricklewood Homeless collection Non-perishable foodstuffs, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes.

 This Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.

Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome

Friday: First of our Advent Reflections – using each Advent Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter. The Friday Fr Hugh on “The Yearning for Christ of Creation”, starting with 30 minutes Adoration at 7 pm.

Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2pm.

THINGS NOT TO PUT IN PORCH AREA
We recognize the generosity and desire to help of so many members of our community. However donating things that are related to what is going on in the parish but not actually asked for, without checking with Clergy House first, is usually not helpful. We are not able to act as a clearing house for old clothes, books, magazines, novena prayers, or other sheets. Sadly most of these extra things just get thrown away.

St Vincent’s Mediation & Family Service in Hanwell part of the Catholic Children’s Society – offering subsidised mediation, therapy & Conselling. 0208 578 6378 or email mediation@cathchild.org.uk or go to www.cathchild.org.uk/mediation for further details.

NEXT SATURDAY

10:00 am Memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese Vooght of the Convent of Jesus & Mary.

10:30 am: Prayer and Play in the Sacristy.

7:30 pm: Vigil for human life just forming in the womb, at the very beginning of Advent, next Saturday evening, 7:30 pm The Pope has asked for this to be celebrated.

Next weekend there will be some great A3 Advent posters available to put up in your window. See Clergy house office window now! Doesn’t it look good. It has the unborn Jesus in it.

11 am: First Holy Communion Registration Clergy Ho. You must bring:

• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”.

Child does not need to come to this meeting. Deadline 29TH November.
OTHER REGISTRATION DATES: Sat 27th Nov 2 pm -2:30 pm; Mon 29th Nov 5:30pm– 6:30pm

A Day with Mary- Our Lady of Lourdes & St Michael, Osbourn Rd, Uxbridge,
Also: Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3.

The next meeting of the Vocations Discernment Group for young men and women (18-30’s) will be on Friday 26th November from 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room in Morpeth Terrace, next to Westminster Cathedral with a reflection by Mgr Keith Barltrop on “Vocation and Mission”. For further details, see www.rcdow.org.uk/vocations or email richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk

Free English Lessons Every Sat 4 – 6, no papers required. St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, contact Fr Patrick 020.8451.0367, or Jan (‘Yan’) 07910943840.

Faith in Film- a series of spiritual films & discussions for young adults 17-35. Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory’s, 13 Warwick St, W1F 9JR. Call 0207 931 6028 or email mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk for info.

Ealing Abbey & St Benedict’s Choirs present an evening of Messiah on Saturday 4th December at 8.00pm Ealing Abbey. Call 0871 230 0010 for tickets adults £15 concessions £10.

A German Requiem- the choir of Cardinal Vaughan School & Belgravia Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday 7th December at 7.30pm St James’ s, Spanish Place. Tickets £12-£20. Call 0207 603 8478 for info.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk.

Madhatters Theatre Club presents Chain Reaction at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Aven, NW6. Frid 26th Nov to Sunday 28th. Call 0208 452 5239 for tickets or email www.mathatterstheatre.org.uk.

November 14th 2010

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 Sick & Retired Priests collection this weekend.

 This Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass.

 Next weekend some members of our community preparing to become Catholics will take part on the Rite of Acceptance.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.

November weekend Cemetery Blessings
Today 14th November- St Mary’s and Kensal Rise – 2:00pm;
Clamp Hill – 2:30pm Lower cemetery; 3:00pm Upper Cemetery

Bi-annual Concelebrated Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cemetery, Kensal Green - Mon 15th Nov 11.30am.

Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Requiem Sat 27th Nov 11.00am Church of St Anselm & St Cecelia, Kingsway, WC2.

NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets.

Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.

Advent Reflections here – upon each Sunday’s Gospel – see front of newsletter

THINGS NOT TO PUT IN PORCH AREA
We recognize the generosity and desire to help of so many members of our community. However donating things that are related to what is going on in the parish but not actually asked for, without checking with Clergy House first, is usually not helpful. We are not able to act as a clearing house for old clothes, books, magazines, novena prayers, or other sheets. Sadly most of these just get thrown away.

First Holy Communion Registration Times:
Please turn up at Clergy House, Peter Ave. at one of the below times,
BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE WITH YOU

• completed application form
• baptismal certificate for your child
• £15 cheque payable to “WRCDT Willesden Green”
Child does not need to come to this meeting.

Saturday 20th November 11 am – 12 noon
Saturday 27th November 2 pm -2:30 pm
Monday 29th November 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Deadline will be end of November. If anyone does not have a form they can be obtained from Clergy House Mon-Thurs 10-2, Saturday 10-1

Primary School Applications. It is still possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2

Convent of Jesus & Mary Nursery & Infant School Open Mornings for admission Sep 2011: Reception- Monday 15th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
Nursery-Tuesday 16th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
School packs are available from the school or www.conventinf.brent.sch.uk

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley. Open Evening for 6TH Form 11th Nov 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Tel: Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information. Christmas Bazaar on Sun 5th Dec from 12noon to 4.00pm.

A Day with Mary- Sat 27th Nov Our Lady of Lourdes & St Michael, Osbourn Rd, Uxbridge,
Sat 4th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, W3
Sat 18th Dec St James Church, Spanish Pl, W1.

Faith in Film- a series of spiritual films & discussions for young adults 17-35. Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory’s, 13 Warwick St, W1F 9JR. Call 0207 931 6028 or email mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk for info

Ealing Abbey & St Benedict’s Choirs present an evening of Messiah on Saturday 4th December at 8.00pm Ealing Abbey. Call 0871 230 0010 for tickets adults £15 concessions £10.

A German Requiem- the choir of Cardinal Vaughan School & Belgravia Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday 7th December at 7.30pm St James’ s, Spanish Place. Tickets £12-£20. Call 0207 603 8478 for info.

Right to Life – Day of Fasting & Prayer, Fri 19th Nov in Carmelite Church, Kensington.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk

Madhatters Theatre Club presents Chain Reaction at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Aven, NW6. Frid 26th Nov to Sunday 28th. Call 0208 452 5239 for tickets or email www.mathatterstheatre.org.uk.

Week of 7th November 2010

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 Schools Building & Refurbishments Fund – Collection during all masses this weekend.

 Sick & Retired Priests collection next weekend

 Next Weekend our new youth worker, Rachel Kidd, will briefly introduce herself after Mass – see front of newsletter.

 Next w/e there will be some carved olive wood devotional items from Bethleham on sale.

 Repository- Advent wreaths, candles, calendars, Christmas cards, cribs & gifts now on sale.

 Extraordinary Ministers Rota is available in the Sacristy for collection.

 Pro-Life Times- Is now available in the porch, for free.

 NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets.
Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.

 In the Annexe there are some (mainly) paperback novels. 25p each goes towards Holy Angels, post-Tsunami school for poor children.

THIS WEEK
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE. The essential first parents meeting, where application forms etc will be given out, will take place THIS Monday 8th November at 7:30pm in the Junior School, Linacre Rd. It is crucial for parents/guardians of children who are hoping to receive their First Holy Communion here in 2011 to attend this meeting.

BETHANY MASS- Friday 12th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All very welcome.
No 6:30 pm Mass on the 12th

MARRIAGE PAPERWORK All those parishioners planning to get married in 2011 are invite to a meeting to kick off their paperwork next Saturday at 11 am in the Sacristy

Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome

Primary School Applications. It is now possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2

Convent of Jesus & Mary Nursery & Infant School Open Mornings for admission Sep 2011: Reception- Monday 15th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
Nursery-Tuesday 16th November at 9.15am or 12.45pm.
School packs are available from the school or www.conventinf.brent.sch.uk

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.

Pamper Evening in the Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School- Friday 12th November from 6pm -10pm. Tickets £5 entrance and a glass of wine. An evening of mini- treatments and pampering. All are welcome.

Right to Life – Day of Fasting & Prayer, Fri 19th Nov in Carmelite Church, Kensington.

Right to Life Gala Dinner – Thurs 25th Nov. Guest Speaker Ann Widdecombe. 3-course dinner is £50. There is also cash bar. 0208 992 7657 or email Phyllis@righttolife.org.uk

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley. Open Evening for 6TH Form 11th Nov 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Tel: Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information. Christmas Bazaar on Sun 5th Dec from 12noon to 4.00pm.

Week of 31.10.10

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 Schools Building & Refurbishments Fund – Collection during all masses this weekend.

 Sick & Retired Priests collection next weekend.

 Extraordinary Ministers Rota is available in the Sacristy for collection.

 Pro-Life Times- Is now available in the porch, for free.

 In the Annexe there are some (mainly)paperback novels. 25p each goes towards Holy Angels, post-Tsunami school for poor children.

Morning Prayer has now extended to every weekday morning at 7:45 pm, finishing at 8 am – in the Church This is the official “Prayer of the Church” through which the Mystical Body of Christ on earth offers itself to the Father. It is one of the most powerful ways to start your day.

 Wednesday Club will be holding their Autumn “Bring & Buy” Sale on Wednesday 24th November in Kings Hall from 2pm -3pm. All are very welcome.

 Padre Pio Prayer Group- Will meet Thursday 4th November at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are very welcome.

 Youth Clubs Start again this week.

 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE. The essential first parents meeting, where application forms etc will be given out, will take place on Monday 8th November at 7:30pm in the Junior School, Linacre Rd. It is crucial for parents/guardians of children who are hoping to receive their First Holy Communion here in 2011 to attend this meeting.

 Primary School Applications. It is now possible to book a December appointment with Fr Hugh for him to sign forms. Please phone Clergy Ho, 10-2

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’. We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know.

NOVEMBER Traditionally during this month we pray especially for those who have died, that we may speed them to heaven.

• DEAD LISTS For prayer intentions for Nov Masses. Purple Sheets will be available this w/e. Placed close to the altar during Nov & some Masses are offered for them.

• BETHANY MASS- Friday 12th November, 7:30 pm. For all those who have passed away in the last year, especially those whose funerals were here. All very welcome.
No 6:30 pm Mass on the 12th.

November weekend Cemetry Blessings:

31st October- Hendon – 2:00pm

7th November- Franklyn Road – 2:00 pm;

Carpenders Park – 2:30 pm;

Alperton – 2:00 pm

14th November- St Mary’s and Kensal Rise – 2:00pm;

Clamp Hill – 2:30pm Lower cemetery; 3:00pm Upper Cemetery

Towards Advent 10th Anniversary- Sat 6th Nov 10am, Westminster Cathedral Hall. Bookstalls displays showing the work of Britain’s many Catholic organisations. Opening ceremony by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Free admissions, talks £2.50 each. Refreshments served all day with kids’ play corner.

St Michael’s Grammar School, North Finchley will be holding an open evening for Sixth Form 11th November at 7.00pm. This is for boys & girls wishing to follow A Level courses. Please contact Mrs Palmer on 0208 446 2256 for further information.

The school will be holding its Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 5th December from 12noon to 4.00pm.

A Day with Mary – St Mary’s Cadogan St, Sat 6th Nov 10:00 am

Vocations Discernment Group 18-30’s 7.00pm every 4th Sunday in Hinsley Room next to Westminster Cathedral. A place to discuss, discern and discover your vocation in life. For information contact richardnessbitt@rcdow.org.uk .

Leave for Marie Stopes clinic

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After Today’s Masses Tony Thomas who will be working in the parish this year, will introduce himself.

The October parish magazine is on sale at back of Church

In the Annexe there are some paperback novels. 25p each goes towards Holy Angels, post-Tsunami school for poor children.

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew continues next Tuesday evening – already over 20 taking part. 7.30pm -8.30ish. All are welcome.

Year 7/8 youth Club does not meet this Friday or the next. Starts again Nov 5th. Green forms at back.

Next Saturday: trip to pray outside Marie Stopes abortion clinic, near Warren St Tube station leave Clergy Ho 12:30 pm, or, given that there is a limited tube service get a 98 bus to Goodge Street and walk up. Or get off at Edgware Road and get the No.18 to Warren Street Station

Following Saturday:We will be having a prayer Vigil for Life in the Church starting at 7:30 pm

Secondary Schools Open days:
Bishop Douglass- E. Finchley- open morning every Tuesday & Thursday until 19th Oct.

Towards Advent 10th Anniversary- Sat 6th Nov 10am, Westminster Cathedral Hall. Bookstalls displays showing the work of Britain’s many Catholic organisations. Opening ceremony by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Free admissions, talks £2.50 each. Refreshments served all day with kids’ play corner

Retrouvaille a life line for troubled marriages -Contact 07973 380 443 for more details.

Memorial Mass and Reception for Sr Marie Therese Vooght
We will be celebrating a memorial Mass for Sr Marie Therese of the Convent of Jesus and Mary at the 10:00 am Mass on Saturday 27th November followed by a short celebratory ‘reception’.

We hope that many of her past pupils will wish to attend. If you are in touch with past pupils, who now live outside the parish, please let them know of this event in case they would also wish to attend.

A Day with Mary – St Mary’s Cadogan St, Sat 6th Nov 10:00 am

The Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College- Saturday language courses for all levels from in Arabic, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. Please contact Dr Bonelli on 0208 965 2986 for info.

Vacancy for Administrator in SPEC Centre- 37.5 hours per week, SPEC, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St Albans. Visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Privately organised Pilgrimage to Fatima 7-Days by plane from Gatwick from 21st November to 27th November 2010. For £569 including all excursions & full board in Fatima. For further information call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

Our Sacred Heart statue is now returned to its stand

Many thanks for your continued generosity to the Papal Visit with last week’s special collection which raised £380

In addition you kindly donated to the Holy Angels school for poor children, in Sri Lanka, through the Family Fast day envelopes £180. Watch this space for more info. on this school.

Week of 10th Oct 2010

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TODAY
• There will be special Papal Visit retiring collection (for the second time!)
• It is possible to hand in plain white envelopes for last Friday’s Family Fast Day, towards the expansion of a Sri Lankan school for poor children and orphans rebuilt after the Tsunami: Holy Angels Girls School of Hope, Payagala.
• 'Stop TV Ads for Abortion Services': leaflets will be given out after Mass today. Please support this important campaign.

Our Lady of Willesden October Procession: Today Sun 10th October 7 pm, following the famous statue of the Black Madonna through the streets of NW10. Homily by Fr David Irwin, an RC formerly the Anglican vicar of St Andrews. 1, Nicoll Rd

Next Sunday is the Pioneers annual rally in Cricklewood

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew continues next Tuesday evening – already over 20 taking part. 7.30pm -8.30ish. All are welcome.

Year 7/8 youth Club will recommence this Friday 8th October. Green forms at back.

Our Journey in Faith group is just beginning – for any who would like to consider becoming Catholic (or getting Confirmed) – Sat 10:30 Annexe.

Also next Saturday: 2pm: Two hours of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for the unborn – see front of newsletter.

Signing of secondary school transfer forms by Fr Hugh. It is still possible to ring Clergy House between 10-2 Mon/Thurs for a slot. The child must attend this meeting. 14th October is the final date.
Secondary Schools Open days:
Bishop Douglass- E. Finchley- open morning every Tuesday & Thursday until 19th Oct.

Our Sacred Heart statue will be returned to its stand next Saturday. This is the feast of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, to whom the initial revelation concerning the Sacred Heart of Jesus was given in seventeeth century France.

Towards Advent 10th Anniversary- Sat 6th Nov 10am, Westminster Cathedral Hall. Bookstalls displays showing the work of Britain’s many Catholic organisations. Opening ceremony by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Free admissions, talks £2.50 each. Refreshments served all day with kids’ play corner

Rosary Crusade of Reparation – Sat 16th Oct- Westminster Cathedral at 1.45pm, usually a large crown process through London’ streets for this.

Retrouvaille a life line for troubled marriages -Contact 07973 380 443 for more details.

Privately organised Pilgrimage to Fatima 7-Days by plane from Gatwick from 21st November to 27th November 2010. For £569 including all excursions & full board in Fatima. For further information call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

The Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College- Saturday language courses for all levels from in Arabic, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. Please contact Dr Bonelli on 0208 965 2986 for info.

Many thanks for the very generous collection towards the Pakistani flood victims through Caritas International, which was taken up during the August holiday period. It reached £1,516

Mrs Coughlan would like to thank all who offered masses for her late husband
Patrick Coughlan. A Holy mass will be offered for their intentions.

Vacancy for Administrator in SPEC Centre- 37.5 hours per week, SPEC, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St Albans. Visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Part-time work for School Leaver or Student?
2 children (8 & 6) in Little Venice need help with h/work & music practice (piano & guitar) 2 hrs an afternoon (from 4 to 6), Mon – Fri during term time Hrly pay References essential Call 07973 198490

Week of 3rd October 2010

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Schools Building & Refurbishment Fund- collection during all Masses this weekend.

This Friday is family fast day, Towards the expansion of a Sril Lankan school for poor children and orphans rebuilt after the Tsunami: Holy Angels Girls School of Hope, Payagala. Please take white envelopes from the back and place any monies saved from fasting this Friday for return in the collection next weekend.

Next weekend there will be special Papal Visit retiring collection (for the second time!)

Next Saturday is the first celebration of the Feast of Blessed John Henry Newman. 10 am Mass will celebrate this feast.

POPE AND NEWMAN
In porch near the exit of the Church there are white A5 booklets with all of the addresses given by the Pope during his recent visit to tour land. Please take AND READ.

Also see prayer cards in the porch. And yet more copies of Newman’s 1879 moving and very prophetic “Biglietto speech” on receiving the Cardinal’s hat (white A5 booklets)

Latest Bible Alive, My Day by Day and FAITH magazine (numerous prominent writers on understanding Jesus Christ more fully as the fulfilment of Creation) on paper rack

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew continues next Tuesday evening – already over 20 taking part. 7.30pm -8.30ish. All are welcome. See posters / leaflets at the back of church.

Year 7/8 youth Club will recommence this Friday 8th October. Green forms at back.

Our Journey in Faith group is just beginning – for any who would like to consider becoming Catholic (or getting Confirmed) – Sat 10:30 Annexe.

Signing of secondary school transfer forms by Fr Hugh. It is now possible to ring Clergy House between 10-2 Mon/Thurs for a slot. The child must attend this meeting. 14th October is the final date.

Secondary Schools Open days:

Newman Catholic College Mon 4th Oct, Tues 5th 9.15 - 12 noon, or phone 8965 3947
Bishop Douglass- E. Finchley- open morning every Tuesday & Thursday until 19th Oct.
Maria Fidelis, N.th Gower St – Mon 4th Oct 9.00am-12 noon, Tue 5th 9am-12.00noon.

The Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College- Saturday language courses for all levels from beginners to advanced in Arabic, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. Please contact Dr Bonelli on 0208 965 2986 for further details.

Rosary Crusade of Reparation – Sat 16th Oct- Westminster Cathedral at 1.45pm, usually a large crown process through London’ streets for this.

Privately organised Pilgrimage to Fatima 7-Days by plane from Gatwick from 21st November to 27th November 2010. For £569 including all excursions & full board in Fatima. For further information call Mrs Mozzi on 0208 472 0843.

--A Night at the Opera – Thurs 7th Oct 7.30pm at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in aid of The Passage. Griff Rhys hosts an evening of operatic hits. Tickets from £10 to £49 from the Passage on 0207 592 1856 or www.anightunderthestars.co.uk

Vacancy for Admisitrator in SPEC Centre- 37.5 hours per week, SPEC, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St Albans. Visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs.

Part-time work for School Leaver or Student?
2 children (8 & 6) in Little Venice need help with h/work & music practice (piano & guitar) 2 hrs an afternoon (from 4 to 6), Mon – Fri during term time Hrly pay References essential Call 07973 198490

The Union of Catholic Mothers would like to thank everyone who supported our coffee morning. £400.60 was raised for the Macmillian Nurses

Week of 26th September 2010

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Cricklewood Homeless Concern: Non-perishable food items collection this w/e.

Latest Bible Alive, My Day by Day and FAITH magazine (numerous prominent writers on understanding Jesus Christ more fully as the fulfilment of Creation) on paper rack

BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Feast Day October 9th
See pamphlet rack for relevant leaflets and prayer cards
See porch for more copies of Newman’s 1879 moving and very prophetic “Biglietto speech” on receiving the Cardinal’s hat (white A5 booklets)

Repository- There is a large selection of items to commemorate the Papal Visit including rosary beads & prayer books now on sale.

The Union of Catholic Mothers will be holding their annual coffee morning in the Annexe this Friday after Mass at 10.00am. All funds raised for the MacMillan Nurses.

Signing of secondary school transfer forms by Fr Hugh. It is now possible to ring Clergy House between 10-2 Mon/Thurs for a slot. The child must attend this meeting. 14th October is the final date.

The Wednesday Club – meet every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon from 1.15pm-3.30pm in Kings Hall, Harlesden Road, NW10. Old & New members are very welcome.

Secondary Schools Open days:

Newman Catholic College Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Tuesday 28th Sep 5-8, Mon 4th Oct, Tues 5th Oct 9.15 - 12 noon, or phone for tour 8965 3947
Bishop Douglass- East Finchley- open morning every Tuesday & Thursday from 21st Sept to 19th Oct.
Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College- open week, Mon 27th Sept to Fri 1st Oct from 9.30am -12.30pm.
Maria Fidelis, North Gower Street – Thurs 30th Sept 4.30pm-6.30pm, Mon 4th Oct 9.00am-12.00 noon, Tue 5th Oct 9.00am-12.00noon.

Some words of Pope Benedict spoken during the Hyde Park vigil to 80,000 people. The bulk of our parish group of 200 had, on the way there, run the gauntlet of the 5,000 “Protest the Pope” coalition march.

Speaking of the nearby Tyburn site of execution of numerous reformation martyrs he noted that "In our own time the price to be paid for fidelity … often involves being dismissed out of hand, ridiculed or parodied. And yet, the Church cannot withdraw from the task of proclaiming Christ and his Gospel as saving truth, the source of our ultimate happiness as individuals and as the foundation of a just and humane society.”

The demonstrators were made up of “Gay Rights” groups, The Humanist Association, the National Secular Society, pro-abortion groups, groups pro-formally distributing condoms in Africa groups (which public enabling of promiscuity has been shown to make things worse), as well as some representatives of some of the children inexcusably abused by a small minority of clergy. 200,000 later lined the same streets to greet the Pope on his way to Hyde Park

Our Journey in Faith group is just beginning – for any who would like to consider becoming Catholic (or getting Confirmed) – Sat 10:30 Annexe
Year 7/8 youth Club will recommence on Friday 8th October. Green forms at back.

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew 2nd evening next Tuesday evening – already 18 taking part. 7.30pm -8.30ish. All are welcome. See posters / leaflets at the back of church.

--St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre- Symbols of Faith: preparing those with learning difficulties for sacraments & participation in the Liturgy. Thursday 23, 30 Sept, 7,14, 21 Oct at 7.30pm St Joseph’s Centre, The Burroughs, NW4 4TY. Call 0208 202 3999.
--Rosary Crusade of Reparation – Sat 16th Oct- Westminster Cathedral at 1.45pm
--A Night at the Opera – Thursday 7th October at 7.30pm at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in aid of The Passage. Griff Rhys hosts an evening of operatic hits. Tickets are available from the Passage on 0207 592 1856 or www.anightunderthestars.co.uk .

Many thanks to all who supported the Catholic Children’s Society Annual Fundraising Collection. The grand total of £446.00 was raised.

Week of the 19th of September 2010

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BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN
See at back
 prayer cards
 literature catalogues
 text of Newmans 1879 “Biglietto speech” on receiving the Cardinal’s hat (white and brown A5 booklets).

Repository- There is a large selection of items to commemorate the Papal Visit including rosary beads & prayer books now on sale.

The Catholic Children’s Society Annual Collection will be this weekend after all Masses.

Morning Prayer continues 7:45am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Tuesday 9:30 am. The Junior School will be joining us to celebrate “PEACE ONE DAY” – the day on which there is a developing call to stop all wars for one day.

Year 5/6 Youth Club starts this Thursday (23rd)

The Union of Catholic Mothers will be holding their annual coffee morning in the Annexe this Friday after Mass at 10.00am . All funds raised will be for the MacMillan Nurses.

Saturday: Prayer and Play for U-8’s 10:30 -12.

Post-Confirmation Youth Group New year starts on next Saturday 25th, 5 p.m. We have quite a few new members from the recently confirmed. More are very welcome.

Interviews for secondary school transfer start from this Thursday after noon and Saturday morning - see next week’s newsletter. Please ring Clergy Ho for a slot. The child must attend this meeting.

The Wednesday Club – meet every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon from 1.15pm-3.30pm in Kings Hall, Harlesden Road, NW10. Old & New members are very welcome.

Year 7/8 youth Club will recommence on Friday 8th October. Meeting for leaders Thursday 23rd September 8 pm. Green forms at back.

Church Diary 2011 is now available for Masses for next year.

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew will be held on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -8.30ish. Starting on 21st September for 24 weeks to 12th April. THIS WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR. The group will be led by Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz using the “ Matthew: The King and His Kingdom” study guide published by Ascension Press. All are welcome. See posters / leaflets at the back of church.

School Buildings Refurbishing Fund at 31st August 2010.

Balance at 31st May 2010 £64275.16
Monthly Collections
June 2010 £1187.00
July 2010 £1057.00
August 2010 £ 887.00

12.07.2010 Gift Aid Tax Recovered (2009-2010) £2293.03

Balance at 31st August 2010 £69,699.19

A Night at the Opera – Thursday 7th October at 7.30pm at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in aid of The Passage. Griff Rhys hosts an evening of operatic hits. Tickets are available from the Passage on 0207 592 1856 or www.anightunderthestars.co.uk .

Week of 12th September 2010

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After all Masses this weekend there will be a short witness from one of our Neo-Catechumenal Way guests from Italy in preparation for the Papal Visit next weekend.

The Catholic Children’s Society Annual Collection will be next weekend after all Masses.

Repository- There is a large selection of items to commemorate the Papal Visit including rosary beads & prayer books now on sale.

Children’s Liturgy during 10:30 Sunday Mass
There will be a meeting in Clergy House on Monday 13th Sept at 7:30pm for all those involved in the 10:30 Children’s Liturgy (plus any who would like to get involved) to agree rotas and format of the session.

The over 50’s Club – meet every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon from 1.15pm-3.30pm in Kings Hall, Harlesden Road, NW10. Old & New members are very welcome.

Year 5/6 Youth Club forms (yellow) will be available this weekend at the back of church for all new members. This club will commence on Thursday 23rd September.
Year 7/8 Club will recommence on Friday 1st October. Meeting for leaders Thursday 23rd September 8 pm

Church Diary 2011 will be available from Monday 13th September in Clergy House for the booking of Masses for next year.

In-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew will be held on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -8.30ish. Starting on 21st September for 24 weeks to 12th April. THIS WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR. The group will be led by Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz using the “ Matthew: The King and His Kingdom” study guide published by Ascension Press. All are welcome. See posters / leaflets at the back of church.

PAPAL VISIT: The Pope’s full programme is on white A4 sheets in the porch. These sheets also have information about viewing all of the events LIVE on EWTN. They can also be viewed LIVE online thorough “The Visit” website. ALSO the beatification Mass can be viewed live on a large screen in the Junior School, Linacre Rd, next Sunday 9:30 am. This will not fulfil our “Sunday obligation”! The 9:00 am Mass here will be short.

GETTING INTO PAPAL EVENTS – Pilgrim packs for those whose names went in before the main deadline are NOW available for collection from the flower sacristy. Other packs should be available on the day itself!.

HYDE PARK: We have 150 booked. We are still getting requests and there seems to be a small chance of getting some extra tickets.
We are planning to meet here at Church at 1:15 pm or, if you prefer at 2:30 pm at the Green Park entrance on Piccadilly, to the left of the Green Park tube station as you come out. The Jubilee line will be operating from West Hampstead, not from Willesden Gn – so take a bus to there, or the 52 to Hyde Park corner and walk along Piccadilly to the park entrance on your right. At Green Park we will give out tickets etc.

The doors to the Hyde Park event area are expected to open around midday. The Pope is expected to arrive at 6 pm, with the event finishing at 8pm. If you wish to get into Hyde Park at an earlier time please pick up your ticket etc from Clergy House during the morning. Remember to consider bringing a portable seat as there are none available there – and see below.

The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the security at the various papal events and have informed us that:

1. Every pilgrim attending one of the papal visit events (Beatification in Birmingham or Hyde Park) MUST have a photo ID (Passport, Bus pass etc.

2. Every Pilgrim MUST know the name of their pilgrim leader. For the beatification in Birmingham this will be Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz; for the Hyde Park event it is Fr Hugh MacKenzie.

3. Every pilgrim will be issued with a Pilgrim Pack, a Pilgrim Pass (Paper ticket) and Pilgrim band (Rubber wristband). The passes and wristbands will be colour coded and numbered.

4. The wristbands and tickets WILL BE ISSUED ON THE DAY; this will be on the coach to Birmingham or at the agreed meeting point for Hyde Park. We have been told that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES can the passes and wristbands be given out before the day

Week of 5th September 2010

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The over 50’s Club – meet every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon from 1.15pm-3.30pm in Kings Hall, Harlesden Road, NW10. Old & New members are very welcome.

Year 5/6 Youth Club forms (yellow) will be available this weekend at the back of church for all new members.

An Adventure with God - Saturday 11th September from 3pm to 5.30pm in the Library Centre, 95 High Road, Willesden. The author Maureen Gordon will be signing copies of her book from 3.30pm and will be on sale for £6.95. Light refreshments will also be available.

A Day with Mary – Saturday 11th September in Most Precious Blood & St Edmund, Hertford Rd, Edmonton, N9. All are welcome.

Advance Notice – Children’s Liturgy during 10:30 Sunday Mass
There will be a meeting in Clergy House on Monday 13th Sept at 7:30pm for all those involved in the 10:30 Children’s Liturgy (plus any who would like to get involved) to agree rotas and format of the session

Bible Study at St Mary Magdalen’s Church -
How is your prayer life? Do you find it a one-sided conversation and never seem to hear God speaking? Well many great saints have said that the Bible is ‘a love letter from God’. God can speak to us in many ways, but one very important way is through sacred scripture. St Jerome in the 5th Century said “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”. The Second Vatican Council in 1965 wrote ‘we speak to Him when we pray; we hear Him when we read the Scriptures’
In December we will start a new liturgical year (Year A of the three yearly cycle), and on most Sundays the Gospel readings will be taken from the Gospel of St Matthew. By studying the Gospel in detail, you can be sure that when you hear the text being proclaimed at Mass it will come alive and you will be much better able to hear what God is trying to say to you that day.

Last year a small group went through the 14 historical books of the Bible, from Genesis through to Acts, with rave reviews being received. In this study you will be guaranteed to have many ‘wow’ moments when things Jesus said and did suddenly become clear and fit together, but more importantly they will also change you and your life!
This in-depth study of the Gospel of St Matthew will be held on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -8.30ish. Starting on 21st September for 24 weeks to 12th April. The group will be led by Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz using the “ Matthew: The King and His Kingdom” study guide published by Ascension Press. All are welcome. See posters / leaflets at the back of church.

GETTING INTO PAPAL EVENTS
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the security at the various papal events and have informed us that
1. Every pilgrim attending one of the papal visit events (Beatification in Birmingham or Hyde Park) MUST have a photo ID (Passport, Bus pass etc)
2. Every Pilgrim MUST know the name of their pilgrim leader. For the beatification in Birmingham this will be Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz; for the Hyde Park event it is Fr Hugh MacKenzie.
3. Every pilgrim will be issued with a Pilgrim Pack, a Pilgrim Pass (Paper ticket) and Pilgrim band (Rubber wristband). The passes and wristbands will be colour coded and numbered.
4. The pilgrim packs will issued before the events (we are still awaiting their arrival).
5. The wristbands and tickets WILL BE ISSUED ON THE DAY; this will be on the coach to Birmingham or at the agreed meeting point for Hyde Park. We have been told that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES can the passes and wristbands be given out before the day.

Further information on travel arrangements etc will be given out as soon as we know them.
Information leaflets about what to bring etc are available for those allocated places, at the back of the church

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Announcements:

This weekend we take up our monthly Cricklewood homeless collection – and take up a retiring collection for Anscombe Bioethics centre & other life-related activities. Gift Aid envelopes in porch

Next weekend will be the schools building fund collection

Sign up for Papal visit tickets at back of church. This is the last weekend to sign up

New Leaflets and Pamphlets for papal visit and beatification of Cardinal Newman in wall pamphlet rack near newspaper rack. See also new popular colour children’s books on the Pope in repository – e.g. a Q/A book “Why does the Pope wear white” and “Benedict and Chico” – the Pope’s cat tells his story.

Extraordinary MHCs: New Sunday rota is now available for collection at the Sacristy

Altar servers: New rota is now available from the Sacristy

This is the last newsletter until September.

The UCM and the Prayer and Play groups will not meet in August.

CHANGES IN PERSONELL NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR

● Celia Edwards will be stepping back from her work with the First Holy Communion preparation course, and some other things but will continue to be involved in our Journey in Faith group. We thank her for her great work in developing our 1st Holy Communion prog.
● We are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Youth Worker, Rachel Webb. She is a young Scottish lady with experience in this type of work. She will be focussing upon our three clubs, and will introduce herself in Sept. She will also be working at Ealing Abbey.

SUMMERTIME

Spiritual
- Weekday Morning Prayer in the Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
- HOLY MASS, the heart of all this work will continue as normal throughout the summer, every day. The holiday time can be a great chance to get to Mass more often to found the fruitfulness of the rest of our year. Times on back of newsletter
- Our Annual procession of Our Lady, Immaculate Queen of the Universe will take place through the streets on 22nd August.
- 10th Anniversary GOA DAY pilgrimage-picnic at The Friars, Aylesford. Bank holiday Monday 30th August

Youth
- Faith Conferences For Young People Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr Olds “Summer Break” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
- YOUTH 2000 Sanctuary @ Walsingham 26th -30th August Norfolk NR22 6AL
- Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.

PAPAL VISIT: Please pray hard over the summer for the success of this visit

Mini Mission: 10th-12th September, the weekend before the Papal visit we will be having a Youth led mini mission, starting with evening prayer on Friday and inviting local people into our Church on the Saturday evening, and having an Anointing of the Sick service on the Sunday afternoon.

Sunday 19th September: We are planning to screen the beatification live in the Junior School hall. Watch for details of a possible rearrangement of Mass schedule to make attendance at this screening as easy as possible for parishioners.

We hope to have similar arrangements for at least some of the other Papal Visit events.

This weekend is the last weekend to sign up to get a ticket to be present for the two main events in England. Yellow slips for the Sunday, 19th, morning Beatification (leaving 5am, cost £25), white slips for the Saturday, 18th, afternoon and evening Hyde Park Vigil.

Jobs:
Catechetical Co-ordinator needed at Sacred Heart of Mary parish, Kilburn. Responsible for co-ordinating 1st Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, RCIA and Children’s Liturgy programmes. £9-11 per hour. 37.5 hrs a week. www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs, juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk, 02077989167
Assistant to Works Manager Hours of work: 21 hours per week (9am to 5pm, 3 days per week) Location: a presbytery in SW1. For further details, please visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs

Many thanks for those who supported the recent prodigal son play, performed by member of our Prayer and Play group. £256 was raised towards our Lourdes trip.

Week of 4th July 2010

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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

• TODAY’S Play of the Prodigal Son will commence at 2:30 pm (half an hour earlier than previously published) in the Church. It is performed by children of the parish.
• Schools Building & Refurbishment Fund – Collection after all masses this weekend.
• The Latest edition of Magdala the parish magazine on sale

SUMMERTIME

-- FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

--Our Annual procession of Our Lady, Immaculate Queen of the Universe will take place through the streets on 22nd August.

--“Christian Action for Physically Disabled People” offers a 3 hr barge trip from Paddington Basin 1pm on Tues 6th July. Please contact Fr A. Garvey 0207 723 7757
--Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.
-- Summer Playscheme @ Creations 26th July -20th August 2010- Malorees School, Christ Church Avenue, NW6. Leaflets in porch or Call 07941 106 651 for further details.
--SPANISH / FRENCH SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA: 26th -30th July at Jesus & Mary Language College for year 4,5 & 6 pupils 9.30am to 3.30pm. Contact 0208 965 2986

Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo Sept 20th -24th. Privately organised by John O’Sullivan 0208 459 0279.Full board at San Michelle Hotel. £460 inclusive of transport to airport & trips to Pietrelcina Monte San Angelo & Lanciano.

A Day with Mary two events; 1 Birmingham Oratory Sat 17th July and 2: Church of Mary , Mother of God, Nags Head Rd, Ponders End Sat 24th July.

Weekday Morning Prayer in the Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until further notice.

Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School Summer Fete- Saturday 10th July 1pm-4pm. A fun filled day for all the family with lots to see and do. Please come and support our school. All are welcome.

St Gregory’s Science College, Kenton- have the following vacancy- Project Manager that would liase with primary schools, organise meetings & Training courses & produce regular newsletters. This is a 17 hours per week term time only. Full training will be given & flexi-time available. Contact Mrs Ryan on 0208 907 8828 or email cryan@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk for further details. Closing date Monday 12th July.
St Michael’s Grammar School, Finchley- Catering Assistant 10 hrs per week and Assistant Cook in Charge ( Maternity cover)25hrs per week vacancies. For further details email: applications@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk or call 0208 446 2256.

Carer wanted to look after an elderly lady in Kingsbury. This is full-time, live in job. Mon – Fridays only. Own room, all food & amenities plus generous weekly salary. Applicant must be experienced, compassionate, reliable & trustworthy.Call Roland 07740 125 609 or Zarina 079084 081 451.

First Holy Communion Thanksgiving Mass & Reception. Many thanks to all who attended and donated plates of food. Some serving plates have not been collected. Please contact Mrs Karen McNamara at St Mary Magdalen Junior School for further details.

Union of Catholic Mothers would like to thank all who supported & donated cakes to last Sunday’s Cake sale. Total raised £363. Our chosen charities are Rest Home- Tyburn Convent, Wednesday Club, The Passage Centre, Special Needs & CAFOD.

Week of 27th June 2010

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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

• Cricklewood Homeless- Collection after all Masses this w/e of non-perishable foods.

• Schools Building & Refurbishment Fund – Collection after all masses next weekend.

• After Today’s 9 am and 10:30 am Masses the UCM will be holding a Cake Sale in the Annexe in aid of its excellent charities.

• Good Counsel Prayer Cards in porch suggesting we say this prayer whenever we see the flag of St George: “Great St George, Patron of England, slay the dragon of abortion and give Mary back her dowry”.

• The Latest edition of Magdala the parish magazine on sale.

• The latest FAITH magazine has some well received comments on abuse & Sex Ed crises.

• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund.

• The Sacred Heart statue has been taken away for repair.

Weekday Morning Prayer in the Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until further notice.

Tuesday is the Feast of St Peter and Paul, a Holy Day of obligation – Masses are, vigil Mass Monday 6:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am (with St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School), 12 noon and 7:30 pm.

Padre Pio prayer group will meet in Our Lady’s Chapel on Thursday nest 1st July at 8.00pm.Mass ,Rosary and Prayers for the sick. All are welcome.

Play of the Prodigal Son by the Prayer & Play Group: This is to take place next Sunday 4th July 3 pm. Proceeds raised are in aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

St Mary Magdalen Junior School Summer Fete this Saturday 3rd July- A great day out for the family. Please come and join the fun.

Convent of Jesus & Mary Infant School Summer Fete- Saturday 10th July 1pm-4pm. A fun filled day for all the family with lots to see and do. Please come and support our school. All are welcome.

 A Day with Mary two events; 1 Birmingham Oratory Sat 17th July and 2: Church of Mary , Mother of God, Nags Head Rd, Ponders End Sat 24th July.

 Our Annual procession of Our Lady, Immaculate Queen of the Universe will take place through the streets on 22nd August.

--“Christian Action for Physically Disabled People” offers a 3 hr barge trip from Paddington Basin 1pm on Tues 6th July. Please contact Fr A. Garvey 0207 723 7757.

--Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.

--SPANISH / FRENCH SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA: 26th -30th July at Jesus & Mary Language College for year 4,5 & 6 pupils 9.30am to 3.30pm. Contact 0208 965 2986

--St Michael’s Grammar School, Finchley- Catering Assistant 10 hrs per week and Assistant Cook in Charge ( Maternity cover)25hrs per week vacancies. For further details email: applications@st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk or call 0208 446 2256.

Week of 20th June 2010

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Good Counsel Prayer Cards in porch suggesting we say this prayer whenever we see the flag of St George: “Great St George, Patron of England, slay the dragon of abortion and give Mary back her dowry”.

• The Latest edition of Magdala the parish magazine is now on sale.

• The latest FAITH magazine has some well received comments on abuse & Sex Ed crises.

• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund.

• Cricklewood Homeless- Collection after all Masses next w/e of non-perishable foods.

• The Sacred Heart statue has been taken away for repair.

At today’s 12 noon Mass Freddie Douglas will receive his first Holy Communion.

Weekday Morning Prayer in the Church will recommence Monday 7:45 am. This will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until further noitice.

Newly confirmed reunion and introduction to Post-Confirmation group 5pm (one hour) followed by a social time from 7:30 pm Clergy House.

Schools Building & Refurbishing Fund at 31st May 2010

Balance at 28th February 2010 £ 61,074.16
Monthly Collections:
March 2010 £ 1247.00
April 2010 £ 932.00
May 2010 £ 1022.00
Total £ 64,275.16

COMING UP

Wednesday Club Coach trip to Southend, for over-55s, Thursday 24th, 9am:fully booked.

Our Primary School Fetes: Infant convent Sat 3rd July, Junior School Sat 10th July.

Play of the Prodigal Son by the Prayer & Play Group: This is likely to take place on Sunday 4th July due to school fete on 3rd. Interested children aged 5-12 years old welcome to get involved. Come to the Annexe for 30 mins on Mon 14th & Weds 16th at 5pm. Proceeds raised are in aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage.

The proposed Parish Social “An Evening with Frank Sinatra”- has been delayed until the early autumn due to school fete that weekend

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

Our Annual procession of Our Lady, Immaculate Queen of the Universe will take place through the streets on 22nd August.

Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College, Kenton, is looking recruit highly motivated graduates as Learning Support Assistants in their Special Needs dep.t. Send CV to Donnington Rd HA3 ONB

---Many thanks for your support of last week’s cake sale which raised £165 towards sending young people to Lourdes.

---The Willesden Green Pioneer Association presented the parish Special Needs Group --with a cheque for £1,100 at their Annual Mass on the Feast of the Sacred Heart last Friday evening. Many thanks to all donors and supporters of their annual Dance.

---The Special Needs Group is extremely grateful to the Pioneers and their donors for the above generous gift, towards social activities and the recent coach much enjoyed coach trip to Hythe.

Week of 13th June 2010

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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
• Next weekend: It will be possible to sign up for tickets for our “Evening with Frank Sinatra”
buffet on July 10th
• The Latest edition of Magdala the parish magazine is now on sale
• The latest FAITH magazine has some well received comments of the Sex Education situation
and the abuse crisis
• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund

TODAY
 10:30 Mass: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION thanksgiving Mass. 10:30, FOLLOWED BY a First Communion Tea in the new Junior School in Linacre Rd.
 CAKE SALE after morning Masses organized by our Post-Confirmation Youth group in aid of their participation in diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage this July.
 There will be a Mass in the Konkani (Goan) language at 3:30 pm here.

Kings Hall Summer Fete Sat 19th June 2pm -4.30pm. ‘Traditional Summer Fete with games, cream tea, Bouncy Castle, Raffles & Tombola. A fun afternoon for all the family. All are welcome – corner of King’s Rd
The King’s Hall also hosts the following activities which are very open to more custom:
Sequence dancing – Mons 2.00-4 pm; Tea Dance – Thurs.s 2.00-4.pm; Bingo – Sats 2.00-4pm

CHURCH FORECOURT - We regret that it looks like taking some time until we can reopen this for parking. Some basic repairs have been done, but to redo it appropriately will take some monies. Our Finance and Premises committee has felt that the priority should be the Clergy House central heating, which is due to take place over coming months.

Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.
Nurses: the diocese encourages you to fill in the online RCN spirituality questionnaire
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College, Kenton, is looking recruit highly motivated graduates as Learning Support Assistants in their Special Needs dep.t. Send CV to Donnington Rd HA3 ONB

COMING UP

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE If you have applied directly please let us know.

Wednesday Club Coach trip to Southend, for over-55s, Thursday 24th, 9am:fully booked

Play of the Prodigal Son by the Prayer & Play Group: Sat 3rd July 3 pm Interested children aged 5-12 years old welcome to get involved. Come to the Annexe for 30 mins on Mon 14th & Weds 16th at 5pm. Proceeds raised are in aid of the Lourdes Pilgrimage.

Parish Social “An Evening with Frank Sinatra”- in aid of the Clergy House Heating Fund- will take place on Saturday 10th July in St Mary Magdalen Junior School. Tickets are £15 which includes buffet by Kevin McGowan.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” - Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

Our Annual procession of Our Lady, Immaculate Queen of the Universe will take place through the streets on 22nd August.

Week of 30th May 2010

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Latest Readers rotas now available

• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund

• Cricklewood Homeless Concern: collection of all non-perishable goods this weekend.

• School Building Fund - collection after all Masses next weekend.

We are entering into the last month of the Year for Priests. The Rosary group which prays after each weekday morning Mass is praying for vocations to the priesthood etc.

Padre Pio Prayer Group- will meet in Our Lady’s Chapel on Thursday 3rd June at 8.00pm for Mass & Rosary for the sick.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

A Day with Mary- Westminster Cathedral, Sat 12th June.

The King’s Hall in which we held last night’s talent show and where the Wednesday Club meets (see opposite) also host the following activities which are very open to more custom:

Sequence dancing – Mondays 2.00-4.00 pm, Tea Dance – Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm
Bingo – Saturdays 2.00-4.00pm. Its address is 155 Harlesden Road, NW10 2BS.

FR ROHITHA RODRIGO – We are pleased to announce that next weekend we will be welco-ming a Sinhalese Priest from Colombo, Sri Lanka to the parish. Fr Rohitha has up until recently been the Secretary to his Archbishop. Like Fr Nimal who was with us for 4 years, he will be Chaplain to the Sinhalese Community in the UK. He will also be doing some work in the parish.

COMING UP
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION thanksgiving Mass. Sunday 13th June 10:30 Children are invited to come dressed up in their 1st H.C. attire.
FOLLOWED BY a First Communion Tea in the new Junior School in Linacre Rd

Wednesday Club Coach trip to Southend, for over-55s, Thursday 24th June, 9 a.m Contact Clergy House. All parishioners welcome.

Membership of the Wednesday Club is open to everyone over the age of 55 both male and female. This year the club celebrates 25 years of serving the community of Brent.
“We meet each week at the King's Hall Community Centre, 155 Harlesden Road, NW10 at 1.30 pm where we have an opportunity to chat with friends followed by refreshments. We play a few games of bingo and the afternoon finishes around 3.30 pm. We charge £1 entrance. 50p per board for Bingo. During the year we try to arrange various activities such as outings, bring and buy sales and a Christmas Fair as well as occasional lunches at the hall. Please come along and join us!”

Parish Social “An Evening with Frank Sinatra”- in aid of the Clergy House Heating Fund- will take place on Saturday 10th July in St Mary Magdalen Junior School. Tickets are £15 which includes buffet by Kevin McGowan.

EVENTS FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS
Thursday 3rd June trip to: Spirit in the City: Soho Square 6pm – 9 pm, Street outreach, procession, prayer and music with Fr Stan Fortuna; June 13th Cake Sale; July 17th Bright Lights Festival; July 24th – 31st Lourdes Pilgrimage; August 2nd – 6th Faith Conference

Pentecost 23rd May 2010 Year C

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• This w/e we have a special retiring collection for the Papal Visit – please use special gift aid envelopes if you can
• Today (Sun) 4pm Talent Show rehearsal
• Today’s 6:30 pm Mass will involve Rite of Election for several Confirmation candidates.
• Latest Readers rotas are at the back of Church
• Repository- First Holy Communion Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals and cards
• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund
• Westminster Record – including Interview / Biography of Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz

This Wednesday Union of Catholic Mothers annual Mass, St Mary Magdalen’s School Hall, Linacre Rd, 7:30 pm All welcome
This Saturday:
10:30 am Prayer and Play for under 8’s in the sacristy
12 noon Maryvale Catechist support hour: please let Clergy House know if you are coming to this and if you’d like a bite to eat afterwards.
7:30 Talent Show: Kings’ Hall.

CONCERT ACCOUNT
Ticket Sales £1064
CD sales to date £45 still available in repository
Costs: Piano £230; Other: £187.78
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£689.22 towards organ fund
Many thanks for your support of this project.

We are entering into the last month of the Year for Priests. The Rosary group which prays after each weekday morning Mass is praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life this month. Please join them , if not in the flesh, at least in spirit.

Talent Show –THIS COMING SATURDAY NIGHT
In Aid of sponsoring young people to go on diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes
Saturday 29th May in the King’s Hall (2 mins from here, which has a great stage), at 7:30 pm – organized by our Post-Confirmation Youth Group, in aid of fundraising for going on Lourdes Pilgrimage. If you have an act you might be able to share, please come today (Sun 23rd) to the Annexe 4 pm.

Wednesday Club Coach trip to Southend, for over-50s, Thursday 24th June, 9 a.m Contact Clergy House. All parishioners welcome

EVENTS FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS COMING UP
Today: deadline for booking for Lourdes
May 23rd 4 pm – A rehearsal for talent show; May 29th 7:30 pm talent show in King’s Hall
Thursday 3rd June trip to: Spirit in the City: Soho Square 6pm – 9 pm, Street outreach, procession, prayer and music with Fr Stan Fortuna
June 13th Cake Sale; July 17th Bright Lights Festival; July 24th – 31st Lourdes Pilgrimage
August 2nd – 6th Faith Conference

11-15 yr olds ANNUAL JOHN FISHER YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 9:30 am (from Clergy Ho. – 11 am 2010). Leaving from Clergy Ho. Forms from Fr Hugh
Fr Hugh will be leading on the below events. V. Worthwhile. Forms now available

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

From WILLESDEN GREN PIONEER ASSOCIATION: Many thanks to all who supported, helped and gave donations, raffle prizes to the annual social. The Special Needs group will be presented with the monies raised at the 8 pm Mass on Friday 11th June, The Feast of the Sacred Heart.

“Hit the streets for London’s homeless” The British 150th Anniversary 10k run on Sunday 11th July at 9.35am starting at Hyde Park Corner and finishing at Horse Guard Parade. For information call 0207 422 67 63 or email info@providencerow.org.uk.

Ascension Sunday–Year C – 16th May 2010

2010-05-15T09:19:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Today we take up our annual “Priests Training Fund” collection (formerly “WEEF”) see special envelopes at back
• Next weekend we have a special retiring collection for the Papal Visit
• Today’s 10:30 am Mass will involve 15 First Holy Communions, and today’s 6:30 pm Mass will involve the Rite of Election for 42 Confirmation candidates.
• Repository- First Holy Communion Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals and cards
• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in repository at reduced price of £15. Proceeds to Organ Fund
• Westminster Record – including Interview / Biography of Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz

This Monday, 11 am, Year Three of the Junior School will be having a May procession down the High Rd to the Infant Convent shrine.

PARISH GROUP ON DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Saturday 24th July – Saturday 31st July: DEADLINE TODAY. Forms are in sacristy. We are travelling out by Eurostar train. Cost £595 inclusive (single room supplement £180). In Lourdes our Lady had formed a massively popular place where the sick have pride of place.

Talent Show
There will be a “Talent Show” on Saturday 29th May in the King’s Hall (2 mins from here, which has a great stage), at 7:30 pm – organized by our Post-Confirmation Youth Group, in aid of fundraising for going on Lourdes Pilgrimage. If you have an act you might be able to share, please give contact details to Fr Hugh or a PCYG member. Auditions with be here, in the Annexe, next Sunday 23rd May 4 pm here.

EVENTS FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS COMING UP
Today: deadline for booking for Lourdes
May 23rd 4 pm - Auditions and rehearsal for talent show
May 29th 7:30 pm talent show in King’s Hall .
Thursday 3rd June trip to: Spirit in the City: Soho Square 6pm – 9 pm, Street outreach, procession, prayer and music with Fr Stan Fortuna
June 13th Cake Sale; July 17th Bright Lights Festival; July 24th – 31st Lourdes Pilgrimage
August 2nd – 6th Faith Conference

11-15 yr olds ANNUAL JOHN FISHER YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 9:30 am (from Clergy Ho. – 11 am 2010). Leaving from Clergy Ho. Forms from Fr Hugh
Fr Hugh will be leading on the below events. V. Worthwhile. Forms now available

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

“Hit the streets for London’s homeless” The British 150th Anniversary 10k run on Sunday 11th July at 9.35am starting at Hyde Park Corner and finishing at Horse Guard Parade. For information call 0207 422 67 63 or email info@providencerow.org.uk.

6th Sunday of Easter 9th May 2010

2010-05-08T11:44:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• May My Day by Day and Bible Alive on newspaper rack
• White A4 two sheets on the media reporting of the abuse crisis.
• Westminster Record – Interview / Biography of Deacon Michael Jarmulowicz.
• Patricia Rosario has donated 20 copies of her new CD “The Passion of Mary” composer Howard Blake. On sale in the repository from this weekend at a reduced price of £15. All proceeds to go to the Organ Fund.

Repository- First Holy Communion Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals and cards are all available now.

YEAR 5-6 YOUTH CLUB starts THIS Thurs (13th), at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sun 18th April. The club will stop for half-term, 3rd June, not the previous week as put on forms.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Saturday 24th July – Saturday 31st July: DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY. Forms are in sacristy. We are travelling out by Eurostar train. Cost £595 inclusive (single room supplement £180). In Lourdes our Lady had formed a massively popular place where the sick have pride of place. Many fruits for all to be gained.

COMING UP

. Young Talent
There will be a “Talent Show” on Saturday 29th May in the King’s Hall (2 mins from here, which has a great stage), at 7:30 pm – organized by our Post-Confirmation Youth Group, in aid of fundraising for going on Lourdes Pilgrimage. If you have an act you might be able to share, please give contact details to Fr Hugh or a PCYG member. Auditions with be here, in the Annexe, Sunday 23rd May 4 pm here.

EVENTS FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS COMING UP
May 14th deadline for booking for Lourdes
May 22nd Auditions and rehearsal for talent competion
May 29th possible talent show in King’s Hall .
Thursday 3rd June trip to: Spirit in the City: Soho Square 6pm – 9 pm, Street outreach, procession, prayer and music with Fr Stan Fortuna
June 12th Cake Sale
July 17th Bright Lights Festival
July 24th – 31st Lourdes Pilgrimage
August 2nd – 6th Faith Conference

11-15 yr olds ANNUAL JOHN FISHER YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 9:30 am (from Clergy Ho. – 11 am 2010). Leaving from Clergy Ho. Forms from Fr Hugh
Fr Hugh will be leading on the below events. V. Worthwhile. Forms now available

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

5th Sunday of Easter 2nd May 2010

2010-05-04T08:10:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Schools Building Fund- collection will take place this weekend at all masses.

• Yellow “information on General Election candidates” leaflets.

• May My Day by Day and Bible Alive on newspaper rack

• Purple Y5/Y6 Youth Club forms at back

• White A4 two sheets on the media reporting of the abuse crisis.

• “Promise to vote” according to our Catholic beliefs: list at the back to raise the profile of the Christian electoral presence. See www.promisetovote.com

COMING UP
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Saturday 24th July – Saturday 31st July: We are travelling out by Eurostar train. Cost £595 inclusive (single room supplement £180). Names to Clergy House by 14th May. In Lourdes our Lady had formed a massively popular place where the sick have pride of place. Many fruits for all to be gained.

YEAR 5-6 YOUTH CLUB starts again Thurs 13th May, at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sun 18th April. Deadline Tues 4th May First come first serve, those going on reserved list will be notified by Sunday 9th May. The club will stop for half-term, 3rd June, not the previous week as put on forms.

11-15 yr olds ANNUAL JOHN FISHER YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 9:30 am (from Clergy Ho. – 11 am 2010). Leaving from Clergy Ho. Forms from Fr Hugh
Fr Hugh will be leading on the below events. V. Worthwhile. Forms now available

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

COMING UP THIS WEEK
Y7/Y8 club will start again on Friday 7th May, 6 pm, Junior School

PTAA- Pioneers Annual Dance will take place on Friday 7th May at 8.00pm in St Mary & St Andrew’s Social Club, Dollis Hill Lane. Music by Finbar & Bernie. Raising funds for people with special needs in this parish.
Tickets £5. All are welcome.

Adult Confirmation – Any adults considering receiving Confirmation please attend meeting Saturday 8th May at 10.30am in the Annexe.

Engaged Couples – If one of you live sin our parish and you need to start paperwork please come to the Annexe this Saturday 11 am

CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND: Live performances. Holy Hour, Adoration, Benediction, Worship & Confessions. Saturday 8th May 2010, 7:30pm. Holy Ghost RC Church, Balham, SW12 8QN. See Fr. Hugh for travel details.

Promise to vote- Premier Christian Media this is based on your Christian values & beliefs and promise to vote in the upcoming general election visit www.promisetovote.com

Repository- First Holy Communion Rosaries, Prayer Books, Medals and cards are all available now.

4th Sunday of Easter–Year C – 25th April 2010

2010-04-24T09:54:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Parish Eastertide Concert: THIS FRIDAY 30th April – tickets available from priests, Clergy House and after Mass next weekend. In aid of organ restoration.

• Pioneers Annual Dance Dollis Hill- Friday 7th May at 8pm to help raise funds for St Mary Magdalen Special Needs Group. Tickets £5 available.

• Cricklewood Homeless Concern- collections of non-perishable goods after all Mass this weekend.

• Schools Building Fund- collection will take place next weekend at all masses.

• Yellow A4 sheet: Statement from our Bishops on the abuse crisis.

• White A4 two sheets on the media reporting of the abuse crisis.

• May My Day by Day and Bible Alive on newspaper rack.

• Purple Y5/Y6 Youth Club forms at back.

• “Promise to vote” according to our Catholic beliefs: list at the back to raise the profile of the Christian electoral presence. See www.promisetovote.com.

• There are still quite a number of Planned giving boxes to be picked up for coming year are now available at the back of the Church.

• Blue How to go to Confession leaflets - in Porch wall holder near exit.

New Altar Servers – Five Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm, starting 27th April until 25th May. Please give names and contact details to Clergy House. Only Year Five upwards.

Promise to vote- Premier Christian Media this is based on your Christian values & beliefs and promise to vote in the upcoming general election visit www.promisetovote.com.

Family Links- Short breaks for children with disabilities and their families. Call 0208 937 4529 or visit www.brent.gov.uk/familylinks for further information.

TODAY: TRIP TO THE FILM “NO GREATER LOVE”–at Tricycle theatre–“Courageous, compelling & deeply moving”- Empire, “Breathtaking” Kazuo Ishiguro
leave from Church at 2:15 pm or meet at theatre 2:45 pm. Acclaimed documentary on Ladbroke Grove sisters. Tickets £7.

COMING UP

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Sunday 24th July – Saturday 31st July: We are travelling out by Eurostar train. Cost £595 inclusive (single room supplement £180). Names to Clergy House by 14th May. In Lourdes our Lady had formed a massively popular place where the sick have pride of place. Many fruits for all to be gained.

Y7/Y8 club will start again on Friday 7th May, 6 pm, Junior School

CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND: Live performances. Holy Hour, Adoration, Benediction, Worship & Confessions. Saturday 8th May 2010, 7:30pm. Holy Ghost RC Church, Balham, SW12 8QN. See Fr. Hugh for travel details.
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YEAR 5-6 YOUTH CLUB starts again Thurs 13th May, at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sun 18th April. Deadline Tues 4th May First come first serve, those going on reserved list will be notified by Sunday 9th May. The club will stop for half-term, 3rd June, not the previous week as put on forms.

11-15 yr olds ANNUAL JOHN FISHER YOUTH DAY Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 9:30 am (from Clergy Ho. – 11 am 2010). Leaving from Clergy Ho. Forms from Fr Hugh. Fr Hugh will be leading on the below events. V. Worthwhile. Forms now available

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.

Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates:

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010.

Third Sunday of Easter 18th April 2010

2010-04-17T11:49:00.002Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Pioneers Annual Dance Dollis Hill- 7th May at 8pm to help raise funds for St Mary Magdalen Special Needs Group. Tickets £5 on sale after all masses this w/e.
• Parish Eastertide Concert: In the church Friday 30th April – tickets available from priests, Clergy House and after Mass next weekend. - in aid of organ restoration.

• There are still quite a number of Planned giving boxes to be picked up for coming year are now available at the back of the Church.
• White A4 pack on the media reporting of the abuse crisis – at back
• Purple Y5/Y6 Youth club forms at back
• “Promise to vote” according to our Catholic beliefs: list at the back to raise the profile of the Christian electoral presence. See www.promisetovote.com
• Cricklewood Homeless Concern- next weekend.

New Altar Servers – Five Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm, starting 27th April until 25th May. Please give names and contact details to Clergy House. Only Year Five upwards.

Youth 2000: “Healing at Ealing” There will be trip down to this next Saturday. See Fr Hugh or Deacon Michael if you’d like to come.

The scaffolding on the roof is for scheduled readjustment of top tiles.

THE LONDON IRISH CENTRE: free weekly Drop in Advice Service at.14a Quex Road Kilburn NW6 4PL Mondays 2pm-5pm.- on housing, benefits and Debt. For info. contact our office in Camden on 0207 916 2222
NO GREATER LOVE – documentary of an alternative spiritual way of life.
In cinemas from the 9thApril, www.nogreaterlove.co.uk

Many thanks to all who enabled us to enter this Eastertide (somewhat) full of grace, through our inspired celebrations of the Holy Triduum. That is primarily of course the Risen Christ, but also the many who came, and the very hard work of cleaners, flower arrangers, secretaries, sacristans, singers & musicians, as well as children’s catechists, servers, collectors, readers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Thanks to you all from Fr’s Hugh and Kieran for your very generous Easter offerings & for the other gifts and cards. May you experience the fruit of Christ’s work amongst us.

COMING UP

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Sunday 24th July – Saturday 31st July: We are travelling out by Eurostar train. Cost £595 inclusive (single room supplement £180). Names to Clergy House by 14th May. In Lourdes our Lady had formed a massively popular place where the sick have pride of place. Many fruits for all to be gained.

CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND: Live performances. Holy Hour, Adoration, Benediction, Worship & Confessions. Saturday 8th May 2010, 7:30pm. Holy Ghost RC Church, Balham, SW12 8QN. See Fr. Hugh for travel details.

YEAR 5-6 YOUTH CLUB starts again Thurs 13th May, at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sun 18th April. Deadline Tues 4th May First come first serve, those going on reserved list will be notified by Sunday 9th May.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups.
Great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th Aug – Thursday 19th 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

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Divine Mercy Sunday 2nd Sunday of Easter–Year C – 11th April 2010

2010-04-10T08:31:00.001Z

THE LONDON IRISH CENTRE: is now running a weekly Drop in Advice Service at.14a Quex Road Kilburn NW6 4PL The service runs every Monday between 2pm-5pm. We can provide advice on housing, benefits and Debt. The service is free and you don’t need an appointment For information contact our office in Camden on 0207 916 2222.
COMING UP

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES (end of July): Sat 17th April 11:00 am Introductory meeting for the parish. Prices would vary between £440-£890 according to mode of travel, type of hotel and room.

No Greater Love – documentary of an alternative spiritual way of life.
In cinemas from the 9thApril, www.nogreaterlove.co.uk.

YOUNG & HOMELESS: We have a De Paul Trust hostel in our area.
See poster 020 8459 7033.

YEAR 5-6 YOUTH CLUB will start again on Thursday 13th May, at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sunday 18th April. Deadline Tues 4th May First come first serve, those going on reserved list will be notified by Sunday 9th May.

CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND: Live performance from ETIZZ and a West London Praise & Worship band. Holy Hour, Adoration, Benediction, Worship & Confessions. Saturday 8th May 2010, 7:30pm. Holy Ghost RC Church, Balham, SW12 8QN. See Fr. Hugh for travel details.

CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events. All members receive a monthly bulletin, called Catholic Networking. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

ARCHBISHOP’S MASS: Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage: Cathedral, Sat 22nd May, 3pm. Those with 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th+ anniversary in 2010, contact Clergy House for further information.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups. These really are worth-while times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.
11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent 21.03.10

2010-03-22T10:06:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Holy Week and Easter – please pick up cream leaflet giving full details of all ceremonies.

• Planned giving boxes for coming year are now available at the back of the Church.

• Readers –short of volunteers for Easter – please see rota at back of Church and sign up.

• Blue How to go to Confession leaflets - in Porch wall holder near exit.

• Repository- Easter Cards are now on sale.

• Latest FAITH magazine – available on newspaper rack looking at Pope Benedict and the urgent need for Christian love in the modern world.

• Church Cleaning - Church will be closed immediately after 9.30am Mass Fri. 26 March.
• .Next week’s 10:30 am mass will begin at 10:15 with a procession from the grotto.

• Cricklewood Homeless: Collection- non perishable foodstuffs next weekend.

NEXT WEEKEND ---CONCERT TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE – see opposite

Race Night: Friends of St Mary Magdalen School - Tonys Bar Willesden High Rd on 26th
March – profits in aid of Nazareth House Hammersmith – full details at back of Church or contact Rachel on 07870 266574

THE LONDON IRISH CENTRE: is now running a weekly Drop in Advice Service at.14a Quex Road Kilburn NW6 4PL The service runs every Monday between 2pm-5pm. We can provide advice on housing, benefits and Debt. The service is free and you don’t need an appointment For information contact our office in Camden on 0207 916 2222.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES end of July: Sat 17th April 11:00 am Introductory meeting for the parish. Watch this space. Prices would vary between £440-£890.

PARISH EASTERTIDE CONCERT: here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” – with acknowledgements to W.B. Yates Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm prices (pre-booked £7, on the door £10). In aid of parish organ restoration. Tickets available next weekend

Year 5-6 YOUTH CLUB will start again on Thursday 13th May, at the Infant Convent. Forms available from back of Church Sunday 18th April. Deadline Tues 4th May First come first serve, those going on reserved list will be notified by Sunday 9th May

MARRIED COUPLES: Learn & discuss Christian wisdom from within your own home- online seminar www.martialhealing.com March 27th using John Paul II's teachings. Also cf. guides for marital conflict (!)

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups. These really are worth-while times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

SCHOOLS BUILDING AND REFURBISHING FUND AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2010
Balance at 30 November 2009 £57,228.16
Monthly Collections
Dec 2009 £1,082.00
Jan 2010 £1,417.00
Feb 2010 £1,347.00 = £61,074.16 – many thanks.

Catholic Children’s Society: Many thanks to all who helped and supported the Coffee morning/collection – a grand total of £435 was raised for this worthy cause.

LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar) - towards: The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants & refugees, youth and The Thai Childrens Trust supports neediest children in Thailand, in partnership with local Catholic dioceses and orders.

4th Sunday of Lent 14.03.10

2010-03-13T12:09:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Blue and Purple How to go to Confession leaflets in Proch wlla holder near exit.

• Repository- Patrick’s Day and Easter Cards are now on sale.

• Latest FAITH magazine available looking at Pope Benedict and the urgent need for Christian love in the modern world.

ST PATRICK’S DAY (17th)
Masses 9:30am (with Gaelic readings & music) 12.00 noon & 7.00pm.

BRENT CELEBRATIONS: 4 – 7:30 Library (starting at Tube Station)

Extra National Day of Prayer & Fasting – Mon 15th March for the defeat of the Children, Schools& Families Bill which will force Catholic schools to explain “how to access abortion & contraception”, & take away innate parental right to withdraw age 15 children from Statutory SRE

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups. These really are worth-while times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010-

Spanish / French Summer Exravaganza- 26th -30th July at the convent of Jesus & Mary Language College for year 4,5 & 6 pupils 9.30am to 3.30pm. Please contact 0208 965 2986 for more information.

Cardinal Vaughan admissions criteria for Sep 2011 – feedback meeting was held on 9th March not 19th March as printed last wk – apologies. Criteria likely to centre upon 4 yrs weekly Sunday Mass attendance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PARISH EASTERTIDE CONCERT- here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” – with acknowledgements to W.B. Yates Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm prices (pre-booked £7, on the door £10). In aid of parish organ restoration. See insert. Tickets available in two weeks time.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, at end of July. We are organizing an introductory meeting for the parish. Watch this space. Prices would vary between £440-890.

MARRIED COUPLES: Learn & discuss Christian wisdom from within your own home via the Institute for Marital Healing: www.martialhealing.com March 27th Online seminar from Institute for Marital Healing, combining John Paul II's teachings with psychology, starting by looking at anger in marriage. Also on website are guides for concerning common conflicts between spouses.

NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE DONATION Session: Tues 6th April 12.45-15.30 & 17.00-19.30pm. Please call 0300 123 2323 for appointment. Unity Centre, 103 Church Rd, NW10 9EG. New donors welcome.

Church Forecourt: We are moving towards setting this up so cars can use it. Regrettably it may have to take second place updating Clergy House heating.

LENT
 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.

 Living As One- diocesan daily meditation & group reflections on nature of Church at back £1.

 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar) - towards: The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants & refugees, youth and The Thai Childrens Trust supports neediest children in Thailand, in partnership with local Catholic dioceses and orders.

PRIESTLY VOCATION DAYS -See poster at back for details:“Come&See” 7th -9th May Allen Hall Seminary, Chelsea; St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham 2nd-4th July
Free classes in English conversation – each Saturday 4.00pm - 6.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, NW10 OUH. Contact: Fr Patrick on 020 841 0367 or Jan (Yan) on 07910 943840.

The Passage for the Homeless- “Party Like a Rock Star”- 18th March, at the Hard Rock Café, Park Lane, tickets £60 each and include complimentary food & drink. Tickets available from 0207 592 1856 or tickets@passage.org.uk. All proceeds to The Passage.

3rd Sunday of Lent 2010

2010-03-06T11:39:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Schools’ Building fund collection this weekend.

• White envelopes for last Friday’s family fast day, to be collected this weekend.

• The musicians ‘Voices Inspired’ play at NEXT Sat.s eve Mass 6:30 pm (13th)

• Repository- Mother’s Day, Patrick’s Day and Easter Cards are now on sale.

Padre Pio prayer group will meet in Out Lady’s Chapel on Thursday next 4th March at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are welcome.

PARISH CONCERT- here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm prices (pre-booked £7, on the door £10). In aid of parish organ restoration.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups. These really are worth-while times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010
15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010-

Young Adults (17-35) in the West– March 14th at 6:30pm, Our Lady of Grace & St Edward Church, Chiswick with Bishop Alan Hopes. Mass with Bishop Alan will be followed by a time of food, reflection / discussion and the opportunity to ‘Grill the Bishop’. contact 020 7798 9357.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, at end of July. We are thinking of joining this as a parish group. Prices would vary between £440-890. Feedback from interested parties gratefully received.

LENT
 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.

 Living As One- diocesan daily meditation & group reflections on the nature of the Church available for £1.

 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar) - towards: The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth and The Thai Childrens Trust supports the neediest children across Thailand, in partnership with local Catholic dioceses and orders.

ST PATRICK’S DAY (17th) Masses 9:30am (with Gaelic readings & music), 12 noon &7pm
BRENT CELEBRATIONS: 4 – 7:30 Library (starting at Tube Station)

Cardinal Vaughan admissions criteria for Sep 2011 is very likely to centre upon: “Catholic boys who were baptised within a year of birth and who have attended Sunday Mass weekly for four years or more”. Consultation meeting: 19th March at the school

PRIESTLY VOCATION DAYS - See poster at the back of Church for details.
”Discovering Priesthood 13th March Ealing Abbey,
“Come and See” 7th -9th May Allen Hall Seminary, Westminster,
St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham 2nd -4th July.

Free classes in English conversation – open to all – no papers required – each Saturday between 4.00pm and 6.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, NW10 OUH. Contact: Fr Patrick on 020 841 0367 or Jan (Yan) on 07910 943840.

The Passage for the Homeless- “Party Like a Rock Star”- at the Hard Rock Café, Park Lane, tickets £60 each and include complimentary food & drink. Tickets available from 0207 592 1856 or tickets@passage.org.uk. All proceeds in aid of The Passage.

ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Day of Recollection - Sat 13th March, 10am-4pm: St James’s Spanish Place, George St, W1H 5RB

28th February 2010 2nd Sunday of Lent

2010-02-27T10:49:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Cricklewood Homeless Concern: - for non perishable food this weekend.

• ‘Voices Inspired’-The young musicians play at this w/e’s Saturday’s evening Mass 6:30 pm

• Repository- Mother’s Day, Patrick’s Day and Easter Cards are now on sale.

• School Buildings Fund – collection during all Masses next weekend

BACK OF THE CHURCH
White envelopes for last Friday’s family fast day, to be collected this weekend.

Padre Pio prayer group will meet in Out Lady’s Chapel on Thursday next 4th March at 8.00pm for Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick. All are welcome.

No first Friday Holy Hour this week – Stations instead ...

PARISH CONCERT- here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm prices (pre-booked £7, on the door £10). In aid of parish organ restoration.

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE -Fr Hugh leading groups. These really are worth-while times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010.

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, at end of July. We are thinking of joining this as a parish group. Prices would vary between £440-890. Feedback from interested parties gratefully received.

LENT
 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.

 Living As One- diocesan daily meditation & group reflections on the nature of the Church available for £1.

 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar) - towards: The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth and The Thai Childrens Trust supports the neediest children across Thailand, in partnership with local Catholic dioceses and orders.

Cardinal Vaughan admissions criteria for Sep 2011 is very likely to centre upon: “Catholic boys who were baptised within a year of birth and who have attended Sunday Mass weekly for four years or more”. Consultation meeting: 19th March at the school

PRIESTLY VOCATION DAYS - See poster at the back of Church for details.

”Discovering Priesthood 13th March Ealing Abbey,

“Come and See” 7th -9th May Allen Hall Seminary, Westminster,

St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham 2nd -4th July

Free classes in English conversation – open to all – no papers required – each Saturday between 4.00pm and 6.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, NW10 OUH. Contact: Fr Patrick on 020 841 0367 or Jan (Yan) on 07910 943840.

The Passage for the Homeless- “Party Like a Rock Star”- at the Hard Rock Café, Park Lane, tickets £60 each and include complimentary food & drink. Tickets available from 0207 592 1856 or tickets@passage.org.uk. All proceeds in aid of The Passage.

ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Day of Recollection - Sat 13th March, 10am-4pm: St James’s Spanish Place, George St, W1H 5RB

1st Sunday of Lent 21st February 2010

2010-02-23T10:31:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Cricklewood Homeless Concern: - for non perishable food after all masses next weekend.

• ‘Voices Inspired’ - The young musicians play at next Saturday’s evening Mass 6:30 pm (27th)

BACK OF THE CHURCH

White envelopes for Friday’s family fast day, to be collected next weekend.

Purple Children’s Calendars for Lent.

Lenten Bible Alive now available on newspaper rack.

TODAY: Pioneer Total Abstinence Association: Retreat – full details back of Church.

TEAMS OF OUR LADY – SUPPORTING MARRIED COUPLES- This Thurs 25th February Clergy House. A monthly meeting with a light meal (provided by between the three and six couples in the group), offering reflective and prayerful support. Cf.: www.teamsofourlady.org.uk To start with we are looking at getting a group together of newly married and/or those with youngish children. There’s a no commitment 50 minute introductory meeting at Clergy House 25th 7:30 pm.

PARISH CONCERT- here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm prices (pre-booked £7, on the door £10)

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - Fr Hugh will be leading groups. Quality talks in a quality holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. These really are worthwhile times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010-

LENT
 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.

 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar) - towards:

a) The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth

b) The Thai Childrens Trust supports the neediest children across Thailand: orphans, the poor, and the hungry: those fleeing from violence in Burma; abandoned as babies; marginalized by illness or disability. The Trust works in partnership with local Catholic dioceses, the Redemptorists, the Camillians and the Good Shepherd Sisters.

 FAMILY FAST DAY, this Fri 26th will be in aid of Aid to the Church in Need, effectively supporting the wide range of contemporary persecuted Christians white envelopes at back

DEANERY FORTY HOURS DEVOTION for ‘Year of the Priest’:

FOR THE INTENTIONS OF VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND OUR PARISH.

The whole deanery 40 hrs timetable is in previous newsletters, on website & in porch
URGENT - EXPOSITION – WHILST WE NOW HAVE VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL THE HALF HOURLY SLOTS, WE URGENTLY REQUIRE SECOND VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING TIMES - 10.30, 11.30, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30 and 4.00 – please do sign up at the back of the Church

Prayer for union of Anglicans with the Roman Catholic Church – Holy Hour and Mass on 22nd February at the Catholic Shrine of Our Lady at Willesden commencing at 5.45pm with Mass at 7.00pm.

Free classes in English conversation – open to all – no papers required – each Saturday between 4.00pm and 6.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Hardie Close, NW10 OUH. Contact: Fr Patrick on 020 841 0367 or Jan (Yan) on 07910 943840

YOUNG & HOMELESS: we have a De Paul Trust hostel in our area: See poster. Tel 020 8459 7033

THE LONDON IRISH CENTRE: For anyone needing advice, advocacy & support. 0207 9162222

ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Day of Recollection - Sat 13th March, 10am-4pm: St James’s Spanish Place, George St, W1H 5RB

ARCHBISHOP’S MASS Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage: Cathedral, Sat 22nd May 3pm Those with 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th+ anniversary in 2010. Contact Clergy House for further information.

Mind the Gap: Faith in Film: The next series of 'Mind the Gap' -our Lenten series for Young Adults (17-35ish) – begins this Monday and will take the form of ‘Film nights’ with refreshments and discussion. Venue: Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory Church, Warwick St, W1B (2 min. Piccadilly Circus)All Young Adults welcome. For more information, contact daveburke@rcdow.org.uk

6th Sunday of the Year 14.02.10

2010-02-13T11:07:00.002Z

BACK OF THE CHURCH
Lenten Bible Alive now available on newspaper rack.

Latest Faith Mag available. Very well received editorial entitled “The London Debate: Why we lost and what we must learn” about a big event where our faith came off v badly.

TEAMS OF OUR LADY – SUPPORTING MARRIED COUPLES Thurs 25th February Clergy Ho
A monthly meeting with a light meal (provided by between the three and six couples in the group), offering reflective and prayerful support. Cf.: www.teamsofourlady.org.uk To start with we are looking at getting a group together of newly married and/or those with youngish children. There’s a no commitment 50 minute introductory meeting at Clergy Ho 25th 7:30 pm.

PARISH CONCERT- here in the Church “Cloths of Heaven” Friday 30th April, 7:30 pm

FAITH CONFERENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Fr Hugh will be leading groups. Quality talks in a quality holiday atmosphere at Woldingham School, Surrey. These really are worthwhile times. It would be great if parents of potential attendees could organize holidays around these dates.

11-14 Yr OLDS “SUMMER BREAK” – Mon 16th August – Thursday 19th August 2010

15-30 Yr OLDS “SUMMER SESSION” Mon 2nd August – Fri 6th August 2010

PARISH DINNER-DANCE Thank you to all who attended. We are hoping this will become an established event. Total Profit was £1015.90 towards replacing Clergy House central heating

LENT
ASH WEDNESDAY is this Wednesday. For able-bodied adults it is a day of fasting (at most one main meal & two snacks) and abstinence (no meat).

Masses will be celebrated at 9.30am, 12noon and 7pm, and ashes will be blessed & distributed. Please note Ashes can only be distributed at Mass, not at any other time.

 Each Fri. evening there will be Stations of the Cross 7pm.

 LENTEN ALMS (see box on wall opposite Lady Altar- towards:
The diocesan St John Southworth Fund assists homeless, migrants and refugees, youth education, disability support, pastoral support for the elderly, children and various other projects.

 FAMILY FAST DAY, Friday 26th Feb. will be in aid of Aid to the Church in Need. More information to come.

 THIS Sunday (tonight) 7:20 pm : TAKING THE PLEDGE
If you would like to give up alcohol for Lent in a way that links you with a group of people in solidarity with and in prayer for those who suffer from alcohol or drug addition and other abuses of the body, then join Fr Hugh / Fr Kieran and others on Sunday evening at 7.30pm in the Church for 20 mins to take the Pioneers’ Lenten Pledge. This is a commitment to abstain from all intoxicating drink, to recite a daily prayer, to wear the pioneer emblem.

DEANERY FORTY HOURS DEVOTION for ‘Year of the Priest’: updated times
Our own participation in this 40 hours will be eight hours on Thursday 25th February, for until 6 pm, with Vespers at 5:45 pm. It will possible to sign up for a half hour’s ‘watching’, we need every hour covered with two people. The whole deanery 40 hrs timetable is below.

FOR THE INTENTIONS OF VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND OUR PARISH

Day Parish Time of Exposition Hours
Monday
22nd Feb 2010 St Patrick, Neasden 10:00 – 14:00 8+
St George’s, Sudbury 14:00 – 18:00
Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden 17:45 – 18:45

Tuesday
23rd Feb 2010 Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden 10:30 – 19:00 8+
All Saints, Kenton 09:30 – 12:00
Five Precious Wounds, Stonebridge 10:30 – 11:30

Wednesday
24th Feb 2010 St Mary & St Andrew, Dollis Hill 10:00 – 16:00 8+
St Erconwald, Wembley ‘3’ 16:00 – 19:00

Thursday
25th Feb 2010 English Martyrs, Wembley ‘2’ 10:00 – 12:00 8+
St Mary Magdalen, Willesden Gn 10:00 - 18:00
St Joseph’s, Wembley ‘1’ 18:30 – 19:30

Fri 26th Feb 2010 St Sebastian & St Pancras,Kingsbury 10:00 – 18:00 8

5th Sunday of the Year

2010-02-08T09:04:00.002Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Schools Building Fund- collection during all Masses this weekend.

• Cricklewood Homeless Concern: We average between £90-£150 per month in value received in goods. Many Thanks to all who give.

• The young musicians (‘Voices Inspired’) who have played at some Saturday Evening Masses will do so again on Saturday 27th February, 6:30 pm

BACK OF THE CHURCH

Lenten Bible Alive now available on newspaper rack.

Latest Faith Mag available. Very well received editorial entitled “The London Debate: Why we lost and what we must learn” about a big event where our faith came off v badly.

THINKING OF TAKING THE PLEDGE FOR LENT? It’s alot easier if you have the badge to show off! Non pioneers are invited to take the short term pledge for the duration of lent. Conditions for the enrolment are: - to abstain from all intoxicating drink; to recite the prayer daily; to wear the pioneer emblem. Please contact the Willesden Green Pioneer Centre tel: 0208 459 6952.
We will be happy to enrol you in our register for lent.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments still available last one 13th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House, Mon-Thurs 10-2pm.

DEANERY FORTY HOURS DEVOTION

As part of the diocesan celebration of the Year of the Priest, there will be a 40 hours exposition of the Blessed Sacrament to pray especially for vocations to the priesthood and the growth of our parish. Our own participation in this 40 hours will be eight hours on Thursday 25th February, for until 6 pm. Next weekend it will possible to sign up for a half hour’s ‘watching’. we need every hour covered with two people. The whole timetable is below.

Day Parish Time Hours
Monday
22nd Feb 2010 St Patrick, Neasden 10:00 – 14:00 8
St George’s, Sudbury 14:00 – 18:00

Tuesday
23rd Feb 2010 Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden 10:30 – 19:00 8+
All Saints, Kenton 09:30 – 12:00
Five Precious Wounds, Stonebridge 10:30 – 11:30

Wednesday
24th Feb 2010 St Mary & St Andrew, Dollis Hill 10:00 – 16:00 8
St Erconwald, Wembley 3 16:00 – 18:00
Thursday
25th Feb 2010 English Martyrs, Wembley 2 10:00 – 12:00 8+
St Mary Magdalen, Willesden Green 10:00 - 18:00
St Joseph’s, Wembley 1 19:00 – 19:30

Friday 26th Feb 2010
St Sebastian & St Pancras, Kingsbury 10:00 – 18:00 8

YOUNG ADULTS: Mind the Gap: Faith in Film: Lenten series for Young Adults (17-35ish); 22 February 2010: Faith like Potatoes ;1 March 2010 Maximilian Kolbe: Saint of Auschwitz;8 March 2010 The Pursuit of Happyness; 15 March 2010- The Fourth Wise Man: 7.00-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments)Our Lady of the Assumption, Warwick St, W1B (2 min. Piccadilly Circus).For more info, contact daveburke@rcdow.org.uk

CATHOLIC SINGLES including widowed, separated and divorced (who are not encouraged to re-marry) - Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social monthly bulletin, “Catholic Networking”. More info. 0161 941 3498, visit or www.catholicsingles.org.uk.

YOUNG & HOMELESS: we have a hostel in our area:See poster. Tel 020 8459 7033.

THE LONDON IRISH CENTRE- For anyone needing advice, advocacy & support. 0207 9162222.

ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Day of Recollection - Sat 13th March, 10am-4pm: St James’s Spanish Place, George St, W1H 5RB.

ARCHBISHOP’S MASS Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage Cathedral,Sat 22nd May 3pm Those with 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th+ anniversary in 2010. Contact info to Clergy Hse.

Fourth Sunday 31.01.10

2010-01-30T14:09:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cricklewood Homeless- collection of all non-perishable goods after all Masses this weekend.

Schools Building Fund- collection during all Masses next weekend.

The young musicians (‘Voices Inspired’) who have played at some Saturday Evening Masses will do so again on Saturday 27th February, 6:30 pm (a change of date from previously advertised)

BACK OF THE CHURCH
Lenten Bible Alive now available on newspaper rack.

Latest Faith Mag available. Editorial entitled “The London Debate: Why we lost and what we must learn” about a big recent debate on Catholicism.

Many thanks for gift toward the survivors of the Haiti earthquake which came to £2,320, and has been sent to CAFOD.

Archbishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony – Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 22nd May 2010 at 3.00pm. The Archbishop will be inviting to this Mass couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2010. If you qualify, please give Clergy Ho the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or phone number if no email).

Rekindle the Fire Celebrate Love- A marriage enrichment seminar. Sat 6th & 7th March, Holy Cross School, New Malden, KT3 5AR. Contact Catherine Macgillivray 0207 9316064 or cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk for information & bookings.

1st H.C. dresses: If you’d like a hand-me down ask Fr Hugh or course leader; also Simply Perfect Ltd, 19 Park Way, East Molesey, KT8 1PE, 020 8941 2438. Leaflets at back.

The London Irish centre- For anyone in difficulty please contact us on 0207 9162222, for advice, advocacy and support.

THIS WEEK
This Tuesday 7:30 pm: Talk on Science and The Existence of God, by Fr Stephen Dingley theology lecturer, Wonersh seminary,Surrey Last week’s was well received by 30+.

Padre Pio Prayer Group- will meet in our Lady’s Chapel on Thursday 4th Feb at 8.00pm for Mass, rosary and prayers for the sick. All are welcome.

PARISH DINNER DANCE 6TH: 7:00 pm

Dinner Dance 6th February – This event must be prebooked. You will not be able to turn up on the evening having not booked. Attendees must be there for 7.00pm.
In aid of new Clergy House central heating.

THE MENU: Vegetable Soup, Sirloin of Beef, Served with mixed vegetables & roast potatoes, Apple Pie & cream or Sherry Trifle; Selection of Cheeses or Fresh Fruit; Tea or coffee & mints; Vegetarian option available & also salmon for dietary needs. All tickets must be booked in advance. Please see Tom Territ.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments still available last one 13th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House, Mon-Thurs 10-2pm.

POSSESS A PIECE OF SCHOOL HISTORY A limited number of pieces were cut from the original Foundation Stone of St Mary Magdalen’s Junior school, before it was repositioned on the new school building. Each piece is now in a presentation box and can be obtained from the Church repository for a donation of £10 to the Schools’ Building fund.

LITURGY ROTAS
Readers Sunday Rota – 31st January 2010 -- Cash Counters Team 4- M. McNamara, Patsy Dempsey, Phil Baines.

6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
N. Fox M. Coutinho
M. Di Paola R. Tobin
Children N. King
S. Hough K. Boulter
A. Fernandes

Ministers of Holy Communion Rota 31st January 2010

6.30 Sat 9.00 Sun 10.30 Sun 12.00 Sun 6.30 Sun
S. Fox
B. Hegarty B. Kelleher
S. Thiru, C. Barrett J. Macken
M. Doherty, Z. Emrith S. Faughey
S. Napoleon, A. Ramos B. Hough
P. Shaw

24th January 2010

2010-01-25T09:05:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today we take up an emergency collection for those suffering in Haiti, through CAFOD
Cricklewood Homeless- collection of all non-perishable goods after all masses next weekend.

10:30 am Mass will be celebrated by Fr Pat Madden, who was here 1997-98 as a seminarian and who was recently ordained priest in Galway, he will also concelebrate the 12 noon.

Fr Natalino will be hearing confessions on Sat 30th February at 10.30am

The youngs musicians (‘Voices Inspired’) who have played at some Saturday Evening Masses will do so again on Saturday 13th February, 6:30 pm
BACK OF THE CHURCH
Westminster Year Book on sale in repository. Find out the Clergy’s ages! Despite what it says on page 291current Weekday readings are to be taken from Year II of the Lectionary.

PARISH DINNER DANCE 6TH FEBRUARY 2010: 7 for 7:30 pm : THE MENU
Vegetable Soup, Sirloin of Beef, Served with mixed vegetables & roast potatoes, Apple Pie & cream or Sherry Trifle; Selection of Cheeses or Fresh Fruit; Tea or coffee & mints; Vegetarian option available and also salmon for dietary needs. All tickets must be booked in advance.
Tickets will be available after all masses this weekend. Please see Tom Territ
In aid of New Clergy House central heating.

NEW STATUE OF PADRE PIO --- see back on right hand isle. St. Pio of Pietrelcina (may 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968), thanks to john sullivan for donating the statue

THIS WEEK
CONFIRMATION PARENTS EVENING on Monday 25th January, in the J&M Infant Convent Park Ave - Confirmation preparation starts on 1st February.

This Tuesday A Talk which when it was given 25 years ago at St Andrews University by the same speaker, had a significant effect upon Fr Hugh’s life! No Journey in Faith this week

Year 7-8 Youth Club – Friday 29th January 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. , as usual. Fransciscan Friars coming to this evening. NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME – see yellow forms in porch

Saturday 10:30 am Play & Pray for under-7’s in the Sacristy

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments still available last one 6th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House.

Talk here Feb 2nd on Creation as made by the Creator, by Fr Stephen Dingley theology lecturer at Wonersh seminary,Surrey

Have you prayed for your priest today? This is the question the diocese is asking us to ask for this year of priesthood called for by Pope Benedict, which we are now in the middle of. Sounds good to me! See poster in porch.

POSSESS A PIECE OF SCHOOL HISTORY
A limited number of pieces were cut from the original Foundation Stone pf St Mary Magdalen’s Junior school, before it was repositioned on the new school building. Each piece is now in a presentation box and can be obtained from the Church repository for a donation of £10 to the Schools’ Building fund

1st H.C. dresses: If you’d like a hand-me down ask Fr Hugh or course leader; also Simply Perfect Ltd, 19 Park Way, East Molesey, KT8 1PE, 020 8941 2438. Leaflets at back

The London Irish centre- For anyone in difficulty please contact us on 0207 9162222, for advice, advocacy and support.

17th January 2010

2010-01-18T09:22:00.001Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today’s 10:30 am Mass will involve the Rite of Inscription for the First Holy Communion children.

This weekend Tom Territ, chairman of our finance committee will make a brief announcement towards the end of Masses about our upcoming fundraising dinner dance.
Next weekend we take up an emergency collection for those suffering in Haiti, through CAFOD

Next Sunday’s 10:30 am Mass will be celebrated by Fr Pat Madden, who was here 1997-98 as a seminarian and who was recently ordained priest in Galway, he will also concelebrate the 12 noon.

BACK OF THE CHURCH
Westminster Year Book on sale in repository. Despite what it says on page 291current Weekday readings are of course to be taken from Year II of the Lectionary.

COMING UP
Two Tuesday Talks by speakers from Faith movement 7:30 pm: Jan 26th on Jesus as fulfilling Creation & Feb 2nd on Creation as made by the Creator.

Fundraising DINNER-DANCE Saturday 6th February 7 for 7:30 pm including a Five Course Meal devised by Kevin McGowan, followed by dancing until Midnight, at the Dollis Hill Social Club , 216, Dollis Hill Lane NW2 6HE. Tickets from clergy Ho £35. In aid of New Clergy House central heating.

POSSESS A PIECE OF SCHOOL HISTORY
A limited number of pieces were cut from the original Foundation Stone pf St Mary Magdalen’s Junior school, before it was repositioned on the new school building. Each piece is now in a presentation box and can be obtained from the Church repository for a donation of £10 to the Schools’ Building fund

1st H.C. dresses: If you’d like a hand-me down ask Fr Hugh or course leader; also Simply Perfect Ltd, 19 Park Way, East Molesey, KT8 1PE, 020 8941 2438. Leaflets at back

Rearranged Parents Meeting for First Holy communion prep, this Thursday 7:30 pm Junior School

Year 7-8 Youth Club – start again Friday 22nd January 6 p.m. -7 p.m. Leaders meeting Monday 18th Jan 6:30 pm

CONFIRMATION 2010 – Beige application forms at back. Deadline this Friday, 22nd Please ring Clergy House between 10 and 2, Mon-Thursday to arrange a brief meeting with parent and candidate for next Sat 23rd January.
PARENTS EVENING on Monday 25th January, Confirmation preparation starts on 1st February.

POST CONFIRMATION Youth Group: next Sat: another chance for new Yr 10 upwards young people to find out about this group. 5:00 pm (23rd); Newly relaesed DVD 7:30pm

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments are now available on four dates between 18 January and 6th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House.

The Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child Collection last weekend raised the grand total of £560.00. Many thanks to all who gave donations, contributed and helped with the collection.

Mrs Claudia Tugbobo would like to thank all who have prayed for the repose of the soul of her husband Benedict and supported her in other ways during her and her son’s recent tragic loss.

Week of 10th January 2010

2010-01-09T11:01:00.000Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEKEND: is the annual White Flower appeal for the very important political work of the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child.
BACK OF THE CHURCH
• Westminster Year Book on sale in repository.
• Booklets - Latest Bible Alive and My Day by Day on Newspaper rack

CONFIRMATION 2010 – Beige application forms at back. Please ring Clergy House between 10 and 2, Mon-Thursday to arrange a brief meeting with parent and candidate for Saturday 16th January
PARENTS EVENING on Monday 25th January, Confirmation preparation starts on 1st February.

POST CONFIRMATION Youth Group: next Sat: a chance for new Yr 10 upwards young people to find out about this group. Introductory: meeting 5:00 pm; Top DVD 7:30pm

HAVE YOU PRAYER FOR YOUR PRIEST TODAY? This is the question the diocese is asking us to ask for this Year of Priesthood called for by Pope Benedict, which we are now in the middle of. Sounds good to me! See poster in porch.

SUNDAY MASS
• We have always been lucky here to have so many coming to Sunday Mass (which includes
Sat 6:30) to centre their life upon Christ (this is an obligation laid upon us by the Creator
through the Church).
• We speak to Him before Mass, He speaks to us during Mass, we speak to each other after
Mass (after our thanksgiving, outside or in the Annexe).
• The Gospel which is solemnly read at Sunday Mass is on the back of this newsletter.
• Please do not use mobile phones during Mass–which includes checking for texts in one’s bag!
• We are always very pleased to have many young families amongst us. Lively participation is a
good sign, and not easily controlled, but if it’s becoming a bit noisy the Annexe is usually open
during Mass which can be heard there through a loud speaker. There are children’s books
in the shelves there.

NEW STATUE OF PADRE PIO --- SEE BACK ON RIGHT HAND ISLE
St. Pio of Pietrelcina (May 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968), also known as Saint Padre Pio, or simply Padre Pio, was a Capuchin priest from Italy, recently declared a Saint by Pope John Paul II. He was born Francesco, and given the name Pio when he joined the Capuchins; he was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his stigmata, and for his supernatural insight in the Confessional.

COMING UP
Year 7-8 Youth Club – start again Friday 22nd January 6 p.m. -7 p.m. Leaders meeting Monday 18th Jan 6:30 pm

Two Tuesday Talks by speakers from Faith movement Jan 26th & Feb 2nd See front

Fundraising DINNER-DANCE Saturday 6th February 7 for 7:30 pm including a Five Course Meal devised by Kevin McGowan, followed by dancing until Midnight, at the Dollis Hill Social Club , 216, Dollis Hill Lane NW2 6HE. Tickets from clergy Ho £35. In aid of New Clergy House central heating

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments are now available on four dates between 18 January and 6th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House.
CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC INFANT & NURSERY:
Application packs for Nursery and Reception are now available from the school office.

Week of 3rd January 2010

2010-01-09T10:57:00.000Z

MAY 2010 BE BLESSED FOR YOU AND YOURS. Fr Hugh, Fr Kieran, and Sr Lily assure you of their hopes and prayers for a Year of Our Lord of growing peace and joy in Our Lord. They are deeply grateful for your loving support over the last year including the kind cards and gifts over this festive period and the very generous Christmas Day collection. Thank you to our Readers, ministers of Communion, Servers, Musicians, Collectors, church cleaners, flower arrangers and others, for their very active support of all our worship in the Church.
Hope you enjoyed the Christmas flowers – donations gratefully received in the flower box which is half way up the left hand side wall of the church.
Please pray for Fr John Peter Sandanam who was living with us fir the last three months, as part of his sabbatical year, and has now returned to Bangalore. We thank him for his very positive presence amongst us,
This weekend we take up our monthly Collection for School Building Fund
NEXT WEEKEND: is the annual White Flower appeal for the very important political work of the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child.
SPUC Collectionafter Masses next w/e, for the important work of politically defending unborn life.
BACK OF THE CHURCH
• Westminster Year Book on sale in repository.
• Booklets - Latest Bible Alive and My Day by Day on Newspaper rack

SUNDAY MASS
• We have always been lucky here to have so many coming to Sunday Mass (which includes Sat 6:30) to centre their life upon Christ (this is an obligation laid upon us by the Creator through the Church).
• We speak to Him before Mass, He speaks to us during Mass, we speak to each other after Mass (after our thanksgiving, outside or in the Annexe).
• The Gospel which is solemnly read at Sunday Mass is on the back of this newsletter.
• Please do not use mobile phones during Mass.
• We are always very pleased to have many young families amongst us. Lively participation is a good sign, and not easily controlled but if it’s becoming a bit noisy the Annexe is usually open during Mass which can be heard there through a loud speaker.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Parents’ meeting on Thurs Jan 7th at 7.30pm at St MM Junior School. Linacre Road. Start of programme for children on Jan 11 at 6-7pm?
CONFIRMATION 2010 – Beige application forms at back. Please ring Clergy House between 10 and 2, Mon-Thursday to arrange a brief meeting with parent and candidate on Saturday 16th January
PARENTS EVENING on Monday 25th January, Confirmation preparation starts on 1st February.

CHURCH DOORS AND FONT COVER – These have been varnished to a high standard and we are happy to advise that the cost of same has been met from collection taken at Memorial Mass for our late parishioner, Patrick Conneally.

PARKING IN CHURCH FORECOURT – SUSPENSION Very unfortunately, we have had to suspend parking in Church Forecourt due to damage to the flagstones which has made them unsafe for pedestrians. The Diocesan Surveyor will look at the area in the New Year to ascertain whether it can be modified for vehicular traffic. Many apologies for the significant inconvenience this may cause some.

COMING UP

PARISH DINNER DANCE Saturday 6th February
Dollis Hill Social – High quality five-course meal by K. McGowan and caterers
This will be a fundraising event for the heating in Clergy House. Price £35

School application forms – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments are now available on four dates between 18 January and 6th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House.
CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC INFANT & NURSERY:
Application packs for Nursery and Reception are now available from the school office. .

Coming soon talk by Fr Stephen Dingley of Wnoersh seminary on the Existence of God: watch this space.

4th Sunday of Advent - 20th Dec 2009

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PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Services – details - see sand coloured leaflets at back.

Servers –those who are available to serve at Christmas Day Masses please complete your details on notice board in the Sacristy.

Midnight Mass rehearsal will be on Thursday 24^th from 11.00am to 12.30pm – again please complete your details on notice board in Sacristy.

Urgent - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers – Thanks you to all those who have signed up – however still a number of “gaps” and it may be that there will be little or no lay ministry participation at some of the Christmas services – so please do look at the rota – on clipboard at back of Church and if possible sign up where required.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MIDNIGHT MASS –and NEW YEAR’S DAY 12 noon only.

The Conversion of England - resources

Raymond de Souza, who spoke here in our parish, to great acclaim, a few months ago, can be seen being interestingly interviewed about the Conversion of England, on EWTN television, through the internet. Click on http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index.asp#VOD then, on the ‘Archive video’ column, ‘EWTN Live’ click on either 100k or 300k Windows media according to your computer configuration.

Reviving Catholic Britain .. An inspiring new DVD with great interviews with some young southern priests including Fr Nicholas Schofield formerly of the Shrine parish in Harlesden: from St Anthony’s communication, www.saintant.com Telephone 01834 812643

TODAY, Sunday 3 p.m.: PARISH CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

with nativity play and a delightful collection of seasonal music and song,

followed by white wine and mince pies.

With a collection for Aid to the Church in Need

CHURCH DOORS AND FONT COVER – These have been varnished to a high standard and we are happy to advise that the cost of same has been met from collection taken at Memorial Mass for our late parishioner, Patrick Conneally.

PARKING IN CHURCH FORECOURT – SUSPENSION Very unfortunately, we have had to suspend parking in Church Forecourt due to damage to the flagstones which has made them unsafe for pedestrians. The Diocesan Surveyor will look at the area in the New Year to ascertain whether it can be modified for vehicular traffic. Many apologies for the significant inconvenience this may cause some.

NEXT YEAR

Ø School application forms – for Sep 2010 entry into St Mary Magdalen’s Junior School and Convent of Jesus & Mary Infants School – appointments are now available on four dates between 18 January and 6^th February 2010 – please contact Clergy House.

CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC INFANT & NURSERY:

Application packs for Nursery and Reception are now available from the school office. .

Ø Confirmation Preparation Course for those in Year Nine: This will start early in 2010. Watch this space for times for introductory meetings.

3rd Sunday of Advent - 13th Dec 2009

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Carol Concert – will take place on Sunday 20^th December at 3.00pm in the Church. Children wishing to take part in the Nativity Play should come to the church Annex on both Saturday 12^th and Saturday 19^th December a 2.30pm.

Servers –those who are available to serve at Christmas Day Masses please complete your details on notice board in the Sacristy. Midnight Mass rehearsal will be on Thursday 24^th from 11.00am to 12.30pm – again please complete your details on notice board in Sacristy.

Parking in Church Forecourt

No parking in Church Forecourt from Monday 14 December 2009 due to damage to the flagstones which has made them unsafe for pedestrians. Diocesan Surveyor will look at the area in the New Year to ascertain whether it can be modified for vehicular traffic.

COMING UP

From Pope Benedict, in 1986: “Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. […] It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope."

Ø Public witness with our local Missionaries of Mother Teresa of Calcutta through are a Carol Concert on 19 December at 3.00pm – 4:00 pm in Harrow Rd W9 outside the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes – all are welcome – Fr Hugh, among others from here, will be there.

Ø Carol concert: Sunday 20^th December 3:00 pm- Nativity rehearsals start next Saturday 2:30

Ø Confirmation Preparation Course for those in Year Nine: This will start early in 2010. Watch this space for times for introductory meetings.

Ø Annual Parish Concert is very likely to be on 30th April 2010

Ø Day with Mary: 9:30 am– Sat 19th Dec St James’s, Spanish Place, George St W1

CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY CATHOLIC INFANT & NURSERY: Application packs for a Nursery and Reception place at the Convent of Jesus and Mary Catholic Infant School for September 2010 are now available from the school office. We should like to invite you and your child to an Open Day to provide you with an opportunity to visit the school and meet the staff - as follows:

Reception - Monday 14^th December 2009 at either 9.15am or 12.45pm

Nursery – Tuesday 15^th December 2009 at either 9.15am or 12.45pm.

Completed applications must be returned by Friday 26^th February 2010

2nd Sunday of Advent - 6th Dec 2009

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Tuesday is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady

NEXT SATURDAY

Ø Maryvale Catechesis Course: Course commences in New malden .. leave here 8:30 am, back late afternoon

Ø Carol Concert – will take place on Sunday 20^th December at 3.00pm in the Church. Children wishing to take part in the Nativity Play should come to the church Annex on both Saturday 12^th and Saturday 19^th December a 2.30pm.

Ø King's Hall Community Centre - Christmas Fair 12th December 1.30-4.30pm. Local crafts, gifts & Father Christmas. 155 Harlesden Road'

Ø Next Sunday there will be a Mass at 3:00 pm in the Konkani language

COMING UP

Ø Our Advent penitential service is planned for Thursday 17^th December

Ø Carol concert: Sunday 20^th December 3:00 pm- Nativity rehearsals start next Saturday 3:30

Ø Confirmation Preparation Course for those in Year Nine: This will start early in 2010. Watch this space for times for introductory meetings.

Ø Annual Parish Concert is very likely to be on 30th April 2010

Day with Mary: 9:30 am– Sat 19th Dec St James’s, Spanish Place, George St W1

Reception - Monday 14^th December 2009 at either 9.15am or 12.45pm

Nursery – Tuesday 15^th December 2009 at either 9.15am or 12.45pm.

Completed applications must be returned by Friday 26^th February 2010

'Doubts along the Vocational Journey - from the perspective of St John of the Cross': A talk for young adults aged 18-38 by Fr Matthew Blake OCD on Friday 11th December, 7.30-9.00pm in the Hinsley Room at Westminster Cathedral (off Morpeth Terrace). For further details visit www.free2become.org or call 01277 373848.

1st Sunday of Advent - 29th Nov 2009

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Padre Pio Prayer Group meeting this Thursday - consists of Mass, Rosary and prayers for the sick – all are welcome.

The Queen of Love prayer group is preparing to make a consecration to Our Lady at the Immaculate Conception. All welcome: Tuesday evenings 8 pm

The Christmas fair at St Mary Magdalen's on Saturday 5th December 2pm to 4pm. Usual festive fun.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants - On Friday the 4th of December Monsignor Reilly - founder of "The Helpers of God's Precious Infants" will give a talk entitled "Reasons for Hope in this Epic Struggle for Life", at 7.30pm at St James' Church Hall, Spanish Place, 22 George Street, London, W1U 3QY. On 5^th December there will be Mass and Benediction at Ealing Abbey W5 2DY followed by procession to Marie Stopes abortion Centre –Please see the poster for more details or telephone 0208 252 3109.

Lit candles should not be placed on the foil underneath the proper metal holders, especially at the Pieta, presumably because there is no room left. This has proved to be a serious fire

hazard. Please refrain from it – and use other stands when your preferred one is full.

WELCOME TO ADVENT! (hence the purple colours!)

The Catechism stresses the two-fold meaning of this “coming” : “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior’s first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for His second coming” (No. 524).

This season is shorter than Lent: don’t let it pass you by! Spend a bit longer each day/week in yearning for the coming of Christ into your heart and life in a deeper manner. One good way to start Advent is by coming to our First Friday Holy Hour this Friday evening at 7pm.

COMING UP

Ø Maryvale Catechesis Course: Course commences Sat 12th Dec in W. London.

Ø Our Advent penitential service is planned for Thursday 17^th December

Ø Confirmation Preparation Course for those in Year Nine: This will start early in 2010. Watch this space for times for introductory meetings.

Ø Annual Parish Concert is very likely to be on 30th April

Ø King's Hall Community Centre - Christmas Fair 12th December 1.30-4.30pm. Local crafts, gifts & Father Christmas. 155 Harlesden Road'

Ø Days with Mary: 9:30 am Sat 5th Dec Our Lady of Lourdes, Acton High St, London, W3 – Sat 19th Dec St James’s, Spanish Place, George St W1

Diocesan vacancies - CHEF/COOK and KITCHEN ASSISTANT – at SPEC (Catholic Residential Retreat Centre in London Colney Herts) - more details from -Julie Dauncey Email: juliedauncey@rcdow.org.uk or visit our website at www.rcdow.org.uk, or Tel 020 7798 9167.

34th Sunday - 22nd November 2009

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• Latest Bible Alive and My Day by Day booklets available on newspaper rack.
• Repository - Full range of Christmas Cards, Advent Calendars and cribs now available.
• Purple NOVEMBER DEAD LISTS – Purple Sheets available. Placed close to altar during Nov.