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ANNUAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
18-26 NOVEMBER 2013
Led by Bishop Alan Hopes. Guided by John Farrell OP
Galilee – Bethlehem – Jerusalem
Following in the footsteps of the Lord; Supporting our Christian brothers and sisters
Price:£1495 per person (based on 2 people sharing), £298 Single supplement
British Airways from Heathrow, 3* hotels full board
Contact Gerald Daly at the Diocesan office: Tel 020 7798 9173 Email: geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk See notice board for details
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BOOKLET
New updated booklets of the history of our wonderful Church and community in Hampstead are available at the back of the Church.
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
We offer our congratulations to all those who will be confirmed on Sunday 19th May by Canon Paschal Ryan. This is a significant event in the lives of some of our young people. Let us pray for them that the Holy Spirit will inspire their lives to follow more closely the precepts of Christ.
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PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR THE RENEWAL OF CHRISTIAN VOCATION
Booklets available at the back of the Church
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FROM MONSIGNOR PHELIM
May 10 marks the 38th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. As I give thanks to God for 38 wonderful years as a priest of the diocese of Westminster, I ask for your continued prayers and support. I will celebrate Mass that day at 9am.
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CAKE SALE
The Confirmation Candidates cake sale raised £542.62 for the Blessed Sacrament School in Copenhagen Street. Thank you for your generosity.
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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you want to be informed about your faith, why don’t you read a Catholic newspaper? The Tablet, the Universe and the Catholic Herald are all available at the back of the Church.
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 19 JUNE
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30pm on 19 June 2013.
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PRIEST TRAINING FUND
Thank you for helping the Priest Training Fund. Last weekend, this parish raised £1455 and all of this money will be used to encourage vocations and to fund the training of men for the priesthood. If you have not yet made a donation, please give as much as you can. You will find envelopes at the back of the Church. You can also make a donation online by visiting www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.
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BAPTISM CERTIFICATES
There are a large number of uncollected Baptism certificates in the parish office. If your child has been baptised, please collect them after Mass or arrange a time to collect them with the Parish Administrator. These are official documents which will be useful for entry into Catholic Schools as well as for future Sacraments eg First Holy Communion, Confirmation etc
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READER’S COURSE
25 MAY 11AM-12PM A course for readers at Mass will be held at the Church by Piers Plowright. Anyone who is interested in reading at Mass and would like to start as well as existing readers wishing to brush up on the their skills, are all welcome.
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PASTORAL ASSISTANT ST MARY’S HAMPSTEAD
A Parish Catechist is required to lead, coordinate and facilitate all catechetical and sacramental programmes at St Mary’s parish in Hampstead. The successful applicant will be a practising Roman Catholic, experienced in catechetical and pastoral ministry, and must be a strong team player with excellent communication, IT and administrative skills. Experience in a similar role would be preferred. Salary: £9-11p/h Hours of work: 15 hours per week subject to agreement, to include evenings and weekends Closing date: 31 May 2013. Please visit www.rcdow.org.uk/jobs for further information. or see poster at back of Church for details.
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BAPTISM
At 11.30 Mass this Sunday, Selina Ashdown will be Baptised and Confirmed. Selina has been following the RCIA programme since last September. She could not be here at Easter so we will welcome her into our community this Sunday.
Please pray for her and her family.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED A GIFT AID FORM?
We will soon be putting in a Gift Aid claim asking HM Revenue & Customs to give us the tax that you have paid on your donations. So, if you have stopped paying tax, please would you contact Mark Martinez on 020 7435 6678 so that we don’t ask for the tax if you haven’t paid it.
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CAFOD –SYRIA EMERGENCY APPEAL
We have a letter of thanks from CAFOD for our donation of £930.00 for the Syria emergency appeal. Thank you again for your generosity.
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YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
1-8 SEPTEMBER 2013
With Mgr Phelim Rowland and Fr Paul McDermott
Includes a General Audience with Pope Francis, visiting St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Basilica of St John Lateran, Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Basilica of San Clemente, Venerable English College, Catacombs of Santa Priscilla, Palazzola, Castel Gandolfo. There are free afternoons with optional visits too. Cost £895 Pick up a pamphlets at back of Church for details of the pilgrimage
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SATURDAY MORNING PARISH KIDS FILM CLUB
Age: 3-7 Years SATURDAY 23 MARCH (11am-12noon) Monthly We had a fantastic turnout for the previous film! Thanks Mums and Dads. Kids come and join us in the Parish Rooms to watch your favourite animated Bible stories on DVD! This month we will watch the story of Solomon.
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PLANNED GIVING
Please collect your boxes from the back of the church. It starts on 7 April.
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SAINSBURY’S VOUCHERS FOR THE ROSARY SCHOOL
Please ask for Active Kids vouchers when you shop at Sainsbury's. These can be exchanged by our local Catholic school for vital school equipment. Any vouchers you may have collected can be dropped in the box at the back of the Church. They will be sent to The Rosary Primary School. Thank you for your support.
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COMBONI SISTERS BETHANY NURSERY THANK YOU!
Last Sunday Sister Michaelina from the Comboni Sisters in Bethany spoke at all Masses. There was no formal collection but you gave £1566.50! This is a fantastic sum of money for the work of the Sisters in very difficult circumstances. Thank you!
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PRAYER FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI
Almighty, ever-living God, who has given your faithful servant Benedict grace to maintain his faith and hope in you amid the labours of his apostolic ministry; graciously bestow upon him, we pray, the consolations of your Holy Spirit and uphold him in serenity of life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
St Peter, pray for us
St Paul, pray for us,
St Benedict, pray for us
All holy men and women, pray for us.
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GROWING IN FAITH
Some of you have asked for ‘Growing in Faith’ pledge cards. I would ask you to complete them and return them to the presbytery as soon as possible so that the whole campaign can be completed. Many Thanks.
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ARCHBISHOP’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY SATURDAY 18 MAY 2013 AT 3PM WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
Archbishop Vincent will be inviting to the Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2013. Parishioners who qualify should supply the following details to Catherine Macgillivray (cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk) : husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email) by 21 April 2013.
During the liturgy there will be an opportunity to renew their marital commitment and solemnly pray for them and there families. We will recall with love and compassion all those whose marriages have experienced deep pain and suffering. The order of service will contain information on the various agencies, apostolates and movements working hard to support marriage and family life in the Diocese and beyond.
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SPEAK OUT FOR MARRIAGE AND SEND A POSTCARD TO YOUR MP
The government will soon publish the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill which, if passed, will fundamentally alter the meaning of marriage. We urge you to ‘Speak Out for Marriage’ and defend the definition that has played a fundamental role in society for centuries. The most effective way of defending marriage at this point is by contacting your local MP in order to make your views known.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has launched a postcard campaign entitled ‘Speak Out for Marriage’. Postcards are available at the back of the Church. All you have to do is write the name of your MP on the front, your name and address on the back, affix a stamp and pop it in the post. It is particularly important at this time that all MPs are made aware of the strength of feeling among their own constituents on this issue. We must ‘Speak Out for Marriage’
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PLANNED GIVING AND STANDING ORDERS
Many of our Parishioners give their weekly collection money by standing order or planned giving envelopes. This is of immense help to the Parish. It means that we have a regular income and in the case of standing orders, it doesn’t have to be counted. You will have noticed that over the summer months and school holidays the collections drop dramatically. The bills,however, still have to be paid. If you are a UK tax payer you can also gift aid which gives the Parish a further 25% - free money!!! Please contact the parish
administrator for information and forms on placidofernandes@rcdow.org.uk
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DO YOU LIKE SINGING?
The choir at the 11.30am Mass is in need of more singers, the more the merrier! All ages and abilities are welcome. We usually rehearse every two weeks after Mass. However, there is no commitment to sing every week, just when you are able. We are currently working on Christmas music, singing more psalms and Taizé music. So, if you like music and want to help enrich the liturgy, please do join us in the organ loft! As St. Augustine said, "To sing once is to pray twice."
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY AND THE 10AM MASS CRECHE
The children’s liturgy at 10am Mass commences once again this Sunday. This allows children of school age to have the Liturgy of the Word at their own level, leaving the adults to listen to God’s Word. The team could do with more volunteers. If you feel you could assist, please email the Parish Priest. All volunteers vetted and receive a CRB CLEARANCE BEFORE WORKING WITH CHILDREN. The Sisters of St Marcellina very kindly run a crèche for very young children at 10am Mass and I am very grateful to them. This is not suitable for children who attend school. At other Masses no child should be allowed in the Parish room without proper supervision.
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Window Cleaner
Graham Rawlinson from cleanliving.com has cleaned many parishes in West London. Freephone 0800 0854322 or 07957 932927. He comes well recommended.
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HAVE A SKETCHBOOK OF YOUR WEDDING ...
or offer it as a present of the wedding day to the bride and groom. An accomplished watercolour artist is living in our parish. For details visit www.teresamendes.com or tel:07435 351337 or see poster at back of Church
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Parish Census
Some of your may not yet have completed an up to date census form. The census forms are available at the back of the Church.
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Parish Safeguarding Representative
The name and email address of the Parish Safeguarding representative are:
Name: Deirdre Allen
Email address: deirdreallen2@hotmail.com
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CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS
There are a selection of Catholic newspapers at the back of the Church with different Catholic view points and comments on current issues.
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NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS
I have ordered another batch of prayer cards for the new translation of the Mass. Please make sure you take one when you attend Mass and follow the parts. Hopefully we will all learn them in time. I have also ordered the text with sung parts for 11.30am Mass.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO REFLECT ON THE SUNDAY READINGS MORE FULLY?
The Catholic Biblical Association of Great Britain has reflections on the first and second readings, the Psalms and Gospel each Sunday by Fr Nicholas King SJ on their website: http://cbagb.org.uk/scripture-notes.
See also the web link to The Wednesday Word: http://wednesdayword.org/.
This engaging and easy to use website has the Sunday readings and much more for parents, children, school teachers, parishioners and priests. The reflections on the Sunday Scriptures are provided by Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB
These are highly recommended ways of deepening one’s prayer life using the Holy Scriptures.
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MUSIC AT SAINT MARY’S
I appeal once again for anyone who might be interested in playing an instrument or joining our instrumental group at the 10am Mass. If you have a good voice and/or can play a musical instrument to a competent level and can make this weekly commitment, please speak to a member of the group or Mgr Phelim. The 11.30am Mass is also in need of singers to join the choir.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
There has been a appeal on Health & Safety grounds that sometimes the stairs to the choir loft are obstructed by people sitting on them. This could cause problems in the event of the need to evacuate the Church. I realise at times that the Masses are crowded but please refrain from sitting on the stairway.
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CATHOLIC HERALD NEWSPAPER ARTICLE BY MONSIGNOR ROWLAND
Mgr Phelim has written an article about his experiences serving as a Naval Chaplain and for a time, being the only Catholic Priest during the Falklands War. It is a very personal account and recommended reading to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the war.
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ACTIVE KIDS 2012
Sainsbury's have just started their annual Active Kids promotion. We are collecting these tokens which will be sent to The Rosary Primary School. Please ask for them after you shop and drop them in the box at the back of the Church.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
We are now totally compliant with health and safety regulations. You will see fire safety notices and new fire extinguishers in various places. Lets hope they will not need to be used!!
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COALITION FOR MARRIAGE
The Coalition for Marriage’s online petition can be found at www.C4M.org.uk . It reads: “I support the legal definition of marriage which is the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. I oppose any attempt to redefine it.” After Easter there will be a more detailed leaflet on the Government’s consultation itself, for distribution in parishes, to assist Catholics in making their own response to the consultation.
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SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE AREA
Notices for these events and others can be found at the new display board in the back of the church. Please help yourself.
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SPIRIT IN THE CITY: ANNUAL CATHOLIC FESTIVAL IN LONDON’S WEST END
12th -15th June Visit www.spiritinthecity.org for details.
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GRAND ORGAN FESTIVAL 2013
Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Next recital 22 May - Peter Stevens (Westminster Cathedral) You can download the full Grand Organ Festival brochure with all performers' programme information here: http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/downloads/2013_GOF_Brochure.pdf
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CAFOD PEDAL AGAINST POVERTY
SUNDAY 23 JUNE DO YOU LIKE CYCLING?
Why not join us at the annual CAFOD family friendly sponsored bike ride?
Where? Lee Valley Country Park
Contact CAFOD for a registration form for either a 10 mile or 18 mile ride by phoning
020 8449 6970 email westminster@cafod.org.uk or see our webpage www.cafod.org.uk/
Fundraise/Sponsored-events/Pedal-against-Poverty Closing registration 31 May 2013
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YOU BELIEVE TUESDAY 14 MAY
You are invited to celebrate the official opening of the Archdiocese of Westminster’s Centre for Youth Ministry (young people 16-35 years)
Archbishop Vincent Nichols will host a session titled ‘LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL’. Light refreshments will be served. Come and see our refurbished facilities and comprehensive resource library. Talks start at 7pm. Centre for Youth Ministry, 22 Phoenix Road, NW1 1TA. Tel: 020 7387 1971
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VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT GROUP
Friday 24 May 7-9pm Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace, next to Westminster Cathedral
For men and women (18-30’s). A talk by Sr Gabriela Gasz on Mary. Part of the ‘Figures of Faith in the Bible’ series. For more information contact Sr Gabi at info@free2become.org or Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk
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ST MARTHA’S SUMMER SCHOOL
St Martha’s Catholic School is looking for host families for their International School this summer. Please get in touch with Annie Swynnerton on swynnertona@saint-marthas.org.uk Mob 07958 718598
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YEAR OF FAITH, YEAR OF MERCY
The Fourth National Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham SATURDAY 1 JUNE, 10.30am - 5pm The program includes Holy Mass, Talks, Hour of Mercy with Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. For information and coach details please call the Divine Mercy Apostolate Marian Fathers on 020 8998 0925
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FEAST OF THE UGANDA MARTYRS 2 JUNE 2013 AT 3PM
ST GABRIEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 15 ST JOHN’S VILLAS, ARCHWAY LONDON N19 Mass will be followed by a reception organised by The Uganda Martyrs Catholic Community (UMCC) in Britain and Ireland at the St. Gabriel Parish Community Centre, Hatchard Road, N19
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TOGETHER IN PRAYER FOR PEACE
13th June at 5pm in Westminster Cathedral Hall. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, will be making a visit to England this year from 12th-16th June, to affirm and strengthen the good interreligious relations in this country.
At this event, representatives from different religions will offer a prayer for peace in their own tradition in each other’s presence, bearing witness to their deep wish for peace. The Cardinal who also said 'Habemus Papam' when Pope Francis was elected. It will be a great honour and gift. His presence will bring many graces.
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THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO THE POVERTY CRISIS
12 & 13 June 2013, St Mary’s University College, Twickenham
This year’s conference will bring a range of insights and perspectives together to explore one of the biggest social challenges facing our Church today: how do we as Catholics respond to the poverty crisis? To register or for more information on the conference, please contact Alison Potter on 020 7633 4970 or email alison.potter@csan.org.uk Please register your place by Friday 10 May
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MATRIMONY: THE NEXT GENERATION 20 JULY, 1PM-4PM WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL HALL
Speakers: Francine & Byron Pirola (Founders of Marriage Resource Centre, Australia marriageresourcecentre.org) Would you like to become involved in preparing engaged couples for Catholic marriage? A chance to meet and share knowledge and enthusiasm for this urgent ministry. Lunch provided. Free Admission. Registration is essential. Contact Catherine MacGillivray on 020 7931 6064 or email cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk
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ARCHBISHOP’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
SATURDAY 18 MAY 2013 AT 3PM WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
Archbishop Vincent will be inviting to the Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2013. Parishioners who qualify should supply the following details to Catherine Macgillivray (cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk) : husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email) by 21 April 2013.
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‘EXPLORE’
An educational charity promoting matrimony in schools We need married couples to consider volunteering to work with this innovative charity to help inspire our young people to view marriage and lifelong commitment with hope and trust. The Diocesan Office for Marriage and Family Life will be hosting information evenings on Monday 3rdJune or Monday 24th June. Further details are www.theexploreexperience.co.uk or call Edmund Adamus on 020 7798 9363 or email edmundadamus@rcdow.org.uk
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DO YOU HAVE A GOOD MARRIAGE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A GREAT ONE?
Why not try the non-residential enrichment weekend “SMART LOVING” as part of your response to the Year of Faith? Choose from one of two weekends: June 29 & 30 or September 21 & 22 2013 At St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Hendon. All enquiries should be directed to cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk . 02079316064. www.smartloving.org
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RECOVERING ORIGINS
The marriage and family team is working with the Centre for Cultural & Pastoral Research, Washington and invites adults of whose parents divorced to take part in a spiritual programme of reflection. This a pilot programme to aid research. Further details from Edmund Adamus edmundadamus@rcdow.org.uk 020-7798-9363 or at http://www.centerforculturalandpastoralresearch.org/children_of_divorce/
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THE CALL TO WHOLENESS. HEROES OF FAITH AND OUR OWN FRAGILITY
SATURDAY 1 JUNE, 10.AM - 3PM
A diocesan retreat for parish adult faith formation leaders, volunteers and those who would like to get involved in parish adult faith formation. Nazareth House, 169-175 Hammersmith Rd, London, W6 8DB
Places are limited and booking is required. For further details and registration please contact livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk or call at 020 7931 6078 or register at http://diocesanretreataff.eventbrite.com Suggested donation is £8 to cover the costs. Tea/coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
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JESUS CHRIST THE FULLNESS OF LIFE
AN OASIS OF PEACE IN THE HEART OF LONDON
‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full’ John 10:10
JCFL Prayer Vigil 1st Thursday of the Month, 7.30pm Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, W1 See poster at back of Church for details
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ST MARTIN’S AMPLEFORTH SCHOLARSHIPS
A range of scholarships are being offered for pupils wishing to enter years 4 to 7.For details contact Mrs Harrison on 01439 766601 or admissions@stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk
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CAMDEN WINTER NIGHT SHELTER
C4WS (Community of Christian Churches in Camden Winter Shelter), this ecumenical organisation founded in 2005 provides essential shelter, food and warmth for the homeless in our Borough during the coldest winter months from the beginning of November until the end of March each year. Our parish has given financial support but parishioners may be interested to know that all offers of help or assistance are welcome. For further details contact www.c4wshomelessproject.org
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TOWARDS LEADERSHIP OF A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR CATHOLICS IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
A day course run by the Diocesan Education Service (DES). The speakers will focus on different aspects of the distinctiveness of leadership in our schools and will lead discussions which will help the delegates to increase their understanding of leadership and management in our schools. The DES has supported and advised at 65 senior appointments in the last two terms and this course is part of our succession planning which will enable us to continue to support the children and young people in our schools by making the best appointments at senior level. If you are currently in a non-Catholic school and are looking to move into Catholic school leadership, this will be a significant opportunity to help you to meet the requirements of the role. Please contact josephinelewis@rcdow.org.uk
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RADIATING CHRIST
To coincide with the Year of Faith, the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales have produced a booklet for groups and families to share their faith and to reflect on Scripture. The booklet takes its title, 'Radiating Christ', from Blessed John Henry Newman's poem of the same name. Over the course of six group sessions, and by using other materials included in the booklet, participants will explore the nature of faith, the person of Jesus, the gift of the Body of Christ and the essential mission of the Church - to spread the Good News. Parishes will receive their copies in the coming week. For more information email: exploringfaith@rcdow.org.uk.
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CATHOLIC SINGLES
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet either one to one or through social events. To find out more please telephone 0161 941 3498
Visit website at www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email: info@catholicsingles.org.uk
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EVANGELISTS NEEDED!
Are you looking to work with young people? Would you like to volunteer? Are you looking to undertake a Gap Year? Do you want to develop your sense of purpose in life? Are you looking to deepen your Catholic faith? Do you want to inspire, evangelise and transform lives with the good news of Jesus Christ?
Get in contact with SPEC, The Diocesan Youth Retreat Centre. Tel: 01727 828888
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SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL SUPPORT
For those affected by HIV
Compassionate and sympathetic support is available for those seeking to deepen and understand their faith in the light of this issue. For further information in complete confidence, email faithandhiv@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7798 9363 or 020 7931 6064 or write to Faith and HIV, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SWIP 1QN
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A YEAR OF FAITH
Beginning in October 2012, has recently been proclaimed by Pope Benedict. As part of the preparation for this very special time, dedicated to reflecting on the riches of our Catholic Faith, a long weekend non-residential conference is being planned. Open to all, Living Faith 2012 promises to be a stimulating and exciting long weekend for everyone interested in growing in a knowledge and love of our Catholic Faith, and so is suitable for those with a personal interest in their faith development, as well as those involved in various parish ministries and catechesis. For full details and to make a booking, visit the link http://www.livingtheology.org.uk For further information e-mail livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES IN WESTMINSTER DIOCESE
Just a reminder that engaged couples can find up-to-date information on Marriage Preparation
Courses in the diocese at www.rcdow.org.uk/pastoralaffairs/marriageandfamilylife
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INTERESTED IN GOING TO RIO NEXT SUMMER?
WORLD YOUTH DAY RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL
23-28 JULY 2013
The diocese hopes to organise a young adult pilgrimage for those between 18 and 35. If you would like to be a part of the pilgrimage and would be interested in representing our parish please speak with Mgr Phelim. The cost of the pilgrimage is yet to be finalised but is likely to be between £2000 and £2500. It may be that some of the cost could be found from sponsorship. At this stage however, it would be helpful to know who would be interested.
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WANTED! SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS!
The Passage Soup Kitchen for homeless people which is adjacent to Westminster Cathedral would be grateful for used or unwanted clean sleeping bags. If you can help please contact Bob on 020 7431 9331 and he will collect.
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