Details for events can be found on the display board in the back of the church.  

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

21-Mar  Soup for Palestine. After 10 & 11.30am Masses 

28-Mar Palm Sunday

4-Apr Easter Sunday

16-May Sacrament of Confirmation, 5pm at St Mary’s

15&22 May Marriage Preparation Course, 12 noon to 5 pm

3-5 June Deanery 40 Hours at St Dominic’s Priory 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

During Lent, there will be Stations of the Cross at  7pm each Friday. This is a good opportunity to spend a short while

praying together and contemplating Our Lord.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE MEETING

There will be an information meeting with the tour guide for those who are going to the Holy Land.  The next instalment is due by 1st April 2010. 

Date:  Sunday 21 March at 3 pm 

Venue: St Agnes Parish Centre, 35 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 

WALK TO TYBURN

We had a wonderful walk last Sunday from St Mary’s to Tyburn Convent to commemorate the many Priests who died for their faith at Tyburn gallows. There was no rain despite the forecast! We visited churches along the way and learned a little about the history of the churches and the Forty Martyrs of  England and Wales.  The Sisters were gracious and hospitable.CHOOSING THE COMMON GOOD

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have launched a new social teaching document intended to help Catholics decide how to vote at the forthcoming general election. The Bishops have made the case for a fundamental change in society

saying that faith communities are essential in achieving this.

“Choosing the Common Good” is available on www.catholicchurch.org.ukPREPARING FOR THE NEW MISSAL

A session offering catechists a chance to look at the forthcoming new English translation of the Roman Missal. See notice board for details.

Date: 7.30-9.00pm 18 March 2010

Venue: Sacred Heart Parish, New Priory, Quex Road, Kilburn, NW6

To book a place phone 020 7798 9150 or email catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

SOUP FOR PALESTINE  - SUNDAY 21 MARCH

Please join us for soup after 10am and 11.30 am Masses. All donations will go to support the Nursery School in Bethany run by the Comboni Sisters.

DISCOVERING THE PRIESTHOOD

A Day for Young Men
Ealing Abbey, Saturday 13 March 10am to 4pm
See poster on notice board for details.
To book a place contact Deacon Gordon Nunn
Tel: 020 8862 2162 
Email: deacongordon@ealingabbey.org.uk 

THINGS TO DO IN LENT

Cut down on food and/or give up a meal once a week.

Put something in the CAFOD box every week.

If you have received a bonus from work, give a small portion to CAFOD or the poor.

Pray on the tube going to or from work.

Turn the TV off 5 minutes earlier and pause and pray about the day.

Say grace before and after meals.

Say your morning and night prayers.

Pray or attend the Stations of the Cross at Church.

Use the Lenten daily prayer and meditation books.

Go to Confession.

Attend a weekday Mass.

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

The Catholic papers are available for purchase every week at the back of the Church. The Tablet in particular offers a Catholic viewpoint on current affairs and the Church in the world.

 CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Sunday

16th May at 5pm here at St Mary’s by Bishop Alan Hopes.FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNING  7 MARCH 2010

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, we will have a Fairtrade Coffee Morning to show our support for people in developing countries. Opportunity to buy fairtrade goods, coffee, tea, biscuits etc.

EL SALVADOR PILGRIMAGE 2010
The Archbishop Romero Trust is organising a pilgrimage to
El Salvador from 10th to 20th November 2010.
Please see noticed board for further details or contact www.romerotrust.org.uk/pilgrimage

Mind the Gap: 'Faith in Film'
A Series of Films for Young Adults (17-35ish). 
Venue: Our Lady of the Assumption & St Gregory Catholic Church,    13 Warwick St. London W1B (2 mins Piccadilly Circus).
Times:  Monday evenings 7.00 - 9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments) 
8     March 2010:         The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
15     March 2010:      The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
For information: mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk
or telephone 020 7931 6078

Thanksgiving Mass for the Sacrament of Matrimony

A Mass for couples celebrating 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th + wedding anniversaries.

During the liturgy there will be an opportunity to renew their marital commitment and pray for their families.

If  you are interested and qualify please give your details to Mgr Rowland.
Date: Saturday 22nd May 2010 at 3pm
Venue: Westminster Cathedral

FAITH MATTERS  LENT 2010

The Year of Priesthood

A series of talks during Lent by prominent speakers.

9 Mar 2010: Fr Andrzej Forys, MS     The Call to Priesthood in a Global City

16 Mar 2010: Archbishop Vincent Nichols The Priest as Witness

Venue:  7 pm Westminster Cathedral Hall, Victoria St, SW1P.

Registration for all lectures is required.
Tel: 020 7931 6078
Email: faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk
suggested donation £3CONFIRMATION 2010

OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

First Holy Communion
The parish First Holy Communion will be at 11.30 am Mass on 20th June 2010.
Please register with the Parish Priest.

Westminster Year Book 2010
On sale now sale in the porch.
Cost: £4 each or £5 for ringbound.

Independent Catholic girls school, Hadley Common
Means-tested scholarships:

Year 9/12 entry 2010

Applications invited from families. Opportunity to be awarded up to 100% discount on school fees. Contact the Bursar:

020 8447 4941

HERE I AM LORD

A Group exploring the call to Religious Life or Priesthood meets

Mid and Last Tuesdays Each Month at 7.30pm at 111, Gower Street WC1. More Info go to: www.universitycatholic.net

Have your say on “Assisting Suicide”.

There is an important consultation taking place about when cases on assisted suicide will be prosecuted. There are defects in the guidelines that if unchanged could greatly increase pressure one vulnerable people to kill themselves.

Call CPS on 0207 796 8000 for a copy of the guidelines.  

Children’s Liturgy

A Children’s Liturgy runs every Sunday at the 10AM Mass in term time. We welcome all school-age children (5+) who are ready to attend without their parents. If you are interested in leading Children’s Liturgy sessions, please contact Claire Roberts by email at claire_frognal@yahoo.co.uk

CCD CLASSES

For Children attending Non-Catholic Schools If your child attends a non-Catholic school, please register with Sister Pauline at St. Dorothy’s Convent, 99 Frognal for CCD Classes. These take place on Sunday morning after 1000am Mass.  If you are interested/willing to be a leader, please contact Sister Pauline 0207 794 6893

Parish Pilgrimmage 2010 The Holy Land

If you are interested in participating in the above, please add your name to the list at the back of the church.  Date, 4-13 October, 2010, Cost:  Approx £1290/person

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ECUMENISM

I should like to set up a small committee to address Ecumenical outreach in our parish. If you are interested  in joining or have any comments, please contact Monsignor Phelim ASAP.

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2010

The list for people interested in visiting the Holy Land in October 2010 will close on 31st October  2009. List is available on notice board.