This newsletter brings you the latest news from the Agency for Evangelisation - Diocese of Westminster. If you have any news or events you would like included in future issues, please e-mail details to marknash@rcdow.org.uk or contact us on 020 7931 6043.
Adult Formation
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- Bible Studies with Fr. Peter Burrows in Kentish Town 7.30 – 9.00pm, 15th, 22nd and 29th September 2008 - The Parish Centre, Our Lady of Christian parish, 4 Lady Margaret Rd
- Bible Studies on Celebrating Paul in the Pauline Year with Fr Peter Edmonds SJ in Nazareth House (Hammersmith) 7.30 – 9.00pm., 7th, 14th and 21st October 2008 - Prayer Centre of Nazareth House (Hammersmith Road, W6 8DB)
- Bible Studies on Praying with Scripture: Tips and Techniques with Tracy and Anthony Curran Hammersmith 7.30 – 9.00pm., 13th, 20th and 27th January 2009 - Prayer Centre of Nazareth House (Hammersmith Road, W6 8DB)
- Bible Studies with Fr. Peter Burrows in Hammersmith - Old Testament Books 7.30 – 9.00pm., 3rd, 10th and 17th March 2009 - Prayer Centre of Nazareth House (Hammersmith Road, W6 8DB)
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Hillingdon
deanery talks on St Paul by Fr John Deehan in
Eastcote + St Thomas More, 32 Field End Rd,
Eastcote, Pinner, Middx HA5 2QT, 7.30-9.00 pm
Paul and his Missionary Journeys - 18 Sep 2008
Paul the Evangelist - 25 Sep
2008
Paul the Theologian - 2 Oct
2008Enfield
deanery talks on TOWARDS
A CIVILISATION OF LOVE by Edmund Adamus
in Enfield + Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St
George, 45 London Rd, Enfield, EN2
6DS, at 7.30 - 9.00
pm.
“Man and Women he Created Them” - theology
of the body - 24 Sep 2008
Smart Loving - The Gift of Self in
Marriage - 1 Oct 2008
Virtues for Life - Raising our Children in
Christ - 15 Oct 2008Corrigendum Hounslow
deanery talks on St Paul in Heston by Fr John Hemer
in Heston Our
Lady Queen of Apostles, 15 The Green, Heston Rd, Heston, Middx TW5 0RL. 30th
Sep, 7th 14th and 21th October 2008, 8.00 pm.Hounslow
deanery talk on The
Year of St. Paul: Understanding Paul in his cultural and theological
setting by Fr Richard Parsons in Heston Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 15 The Green,
Heston Rd, Heston Middx TW5 0RL, TW5 0RL. 11th October 2008, 2.00 - 4.00
pmHackney
Deanery Talk on How
to be Happy: An Introduction to Christian Morality by Fr Stephen
Wang in Clapton St Scholastica, 17 Kenninghall Rd, E5 8BS. 14th October 2008 - 7.30 - 9.00 pm.Watford
deanery talk on Praying
the San Damiano Crucifix: The
Crucifix that spoke to Francis of Assisi by Brian Purfield in
Croxley Green, St
Bede, 185 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3
3LL. 16 Oct 2008, 7.30-9.00 pm.Upper
Thames deanery talks on St Paul by Fr John Deehan in Whitton St Edmund of Canterbury, St
Edmund's lane, 213 Nelson Rd, Whitton, Middx TW2 7BB, 11th November 2008, 7.30 -
9.00 pm.St Albans
deanery talks on St Paul by Fr John Hemer in Harpenden Our Lady of Lourdes, 1
Kirkwick Ave, Harpenden, Herts, AL5
2QH. 1st December 2008, 7.30 - 9.00 pm.Hammersmith & Fulham deanery talks
on ‘Prayer of the Heart’: exploring the need for personal prayer in a busy world
by Tracy Curran in Shepherd’s Bush The Holy Ghost
and St Stephen, 44 Aschurch Grove W12 9BU. 3rd and 10th December 2008.
7.30-9.00pm.North
Kensington Deanery talks on St Paul by Fr Terence McGuckin in Queensway + Our
Lady, Queen of Heaven, 4a Inverness Place, W2
3JF, 8th and 15th December 2008, 7.30 - 9.00
pm.
Enfield
Deanery talks on St Paul by Fr Peter Edmonds SJ in Enfield parish centre, 45 London Rd, Enfield, EN2 6DS.
4th, 11th, 18th and 26th March 2009, 8.00 -
9.30 pm.
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Ausra Karaliute - Team Member (Adult Formation) ausrakaraliute@rcdow.org.uk or phone 020 7931 6078
While all are welcome to attend any of these events, we would appreciate a call or email in advance of the talks to gain an indication of numbers.
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Fr Jerome Murphy-O'Connor - The Story of St. Paul
We have
copies available of a DVD recording of Fr Jerome Murphy-O’Connor’s talk on ‘The
Story of St Paul’. Should you wish to
receive a copy please contact Ausra Karaliute on 020 7931 6078 or email aurakaraliute@rcdow.org.uk
(suggested minimum
donation £3, cheques payable to WRCDT)
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Small Communities
Small Community Pastoral Support
On 6 September, at Westminster Cathedral Hall, 170 people turned up to listen to Bishop John's excellent talk on St. Paul. Many of these people also took the opportunity to register their interest for the sessions in preparation for the Appointed by God season which are being held across the Diocese through September / October 2008. If you wish to book, please contact Mark on 020 7931 6043 or email marknash@rcdow.org.uk.
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Appointed by God Autumn booklet 2008
Appointed by God - daily meditations and group reflections on the life and letters of St. Paul, 'Apostle to the Gentiles' is being delivered this week. The season will start on 19 October and will run for six weeks until 29 November 2008. If you require large-print, audio, youth, children's liturgy or primary school materials please contact Mark, details above.
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Catechesis
Parish Catechetical Volunteer Courses
Visit
our website to see where courses are currently running in your area or call and
request a course brochure to see what’s on offer for the coming year. Should you be unable to attend one of our courses but would like to discuss faith formation issues, then simply call to make an appointment to speak with one of our catechetical advisers. We also offer parish and deanery surgeries where you can discuss resources and all things catechetical - www.rcdow.org.uk/catechesis or phone: 020 7798 9150.
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Retreat from the routine of everyday life and explore the mystery and power of God through the writings of St. Paul. Retreat Day (Open to all) – “An Unknown God”: 29th November 2008. 11.00am to 4.00pm at All Saints Pastoral Centre, London Colney, Herts. Cost: £5 by booking in advance or £10 on the day. Book in advance by phone: 020 7798 9150 or email: ccrs@rcdow.org.uk
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Youth Ministry
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Series of talks for young adults
Mind the Gap - Four Stops to Advent
Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane
WC2E Talks will start at 7 pm 25 Nov, 2, 9 and 16 Dec 2008
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Clergy Days of Formation
‘Translating the Roman Missal’ - Clergy Days of Formation 27th & 28th October 2008
Thank you to all of you who have registered to attend
one of the Clergy Days of Formation in October. If you have already returned
your reply slip you should have received confirmation via your diocesan and/or
your parish email address. Those not in parish appointments should have received
a letter of confirmation. If you have not received a reply to your booking,
please contact Mathew D’Souza (020 7798 9152), who is handling the bookings. The
original closing date for replies was 31st August. However, if you have not
replied to Bishop Alan’s original letter, please send your reply to Mathew
D’Souza at Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, SW1P 1QN as soon as possible. If you cannot attend one of these Clergy Days the Cardinal
has asked that you write to him personally.
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The Year of St. Paul
28 June 2008 - 29 June 2009
See the diocesan website, www.rcdow.org.uk/paul, for more information on events, programmes, talks and the tour of the St. Paul Icon.
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CCRS
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The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies aims to provide an introduction to Catholic theology and to enable every participant to grow in understanding as they live their faith. The course validated by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. For more information about CCRS and when the course runs please call: 020 7798 9150 or visit: www.rcdow.org.uk/education
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“Everything is Spiritual” – CCRS Study Days (Open to all)
(Open to all)
We
will explore the roots of spirituality in the Bible and the importance of prayer
and spirituality for our world and everyday living.
1st & 8th November 2008 – 10.00am to 3.00pm To be held Vaughan House. Total
cost covers both days: £ 15 by booking in advance or £ 20 on the day.
Book
in advance for either of these study days by phone: 020 7798 9150 or email: ccrs@rcdow.org.uk
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Other Formation events
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Thursday 25 September 2008 at 7.30pm
Fr Nicholas King SJ, a leading biblical scholar will share his insights on St. Paul at St. Mary's, 279 High Road, East Finchley, N2 8HG. For more call 020 8883 4234
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Where is God when things in our
lives are tough? Take a few hours to join us for a time of reflection,
conversation and prayer and discover how God could be working in your life.
23rd October 2008 – 7.30pm -9.30pm Benedictine Centre for Spirituality, Christ the
King, Cockfosters, Enfield. (This session is open to all and is
free). Book in advance by phone: 020 7798 9150 or email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk
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