Lent Lunches

The last of the Lent lunches will be on Wednesday 1st April in the main hall from 12noon to 2.00pm. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy delicious soup and refreshments and to meet up with friends.

All proceeds go to Sr Maria Holly and the street children of the Philippines .

Botwell Community Centre

One of the initiatives that we have been working on over the last few months is the renovation of the Youth Centre into “Botwell Community Centre”.  This is something that we, as a Parish Council and Finance Committee after much discussion, have recognised as needing to be undertaken. 

Adjacent to the Scout Hut the Centre has been used for many, many years for such things as Parent and Toddlers, Folk Group as well as for Pre-School.  Over the last few years we have sought to keep up with minor maintenance but realise that a more drastic approach is needed. 

In July, therefore, we aim to begin its well needed renovation so that the Centre can be used by our School, Parent and Toddler Groups as well as other local community groups.  It is hoped that the works will be completed by December at a cost of between £90,000 and £120,000.  As this is a huge investment we aim to dedicate the funds from the Community Day and the Grand Raffle to this cause.  In addition I would like to thank our school who have also pledged to contribute funds for its renovation so that we might be able to move ahead with this project.

It is hoped that, providing funds are available, the refurbishment of the church will continue as planned.

                                                Fr Martin.

Easter Flowers

There will be a retiring collection next weekend towards the cost of flowers for the Church at Easter.

Pastoral Assistant

We welcome Adam Ditchburn, as Parish Pastoral Assistant to our team. 

Adam will be working on a part time basis and will be co-ordinating the work of the catechists in the parish.

I am sure that you will make him feel very welcome.                   

Fr Martin.

The Vocation Expo:  30th April—3rd May.

For information about the biography competition that ends 31st March  go to Facebook, Bebo or www.godknowswhere.org.uk, and look up Vocation Expo. 

If you can offer accommodation to any religious who may be attending this event, please leave your details in the Parish Office.

Botwell School:  Casual cleaners required to cover staff absences. 

Monday-Thursday 3.30—6.00pm

Friday 3.00—5.30pm.

If interested, please contact the school on 020 8573 2229 for an application form.

Musician Wanted!

Fr Paul Smyth is seeking the services of a cellist.  If you know of anyone who can play the cello, please speak to Fr Paul.

Planned Giving Envelopes

GREEN  Planned Giving envelopes are still available for collection from the Parish Office.

Please remember to collect your envelopes to avoid house to house delivery or the cost of postage.

Thanksgiving Mass

As we await the appointment of the 11th Archbishop of Westminster the people of the Diocese are invited to a Mass on Wednesday 1st April at St Benedict’s Abbey Church , Ealing at 7.30pm to give thanks to God for the ministry of our present Cardinal.  The Cardinal will be the main celebrant at the Mass.

Friends of the Homeless

The Friends would like to thanks those kind parishioners who have left donations totalling £45.00 during the past week.

Knights of St Columba

The Annual Sponsored Walk for local charities will be on Sunday 10th May. Sponsor forms are available from the Parish Office—see details on poster in the side porch.