World Mission Sunday
TODAY is World Mission Sunday. There will be a retiring collection to help and support our mission in Belize .
Confirmations 2010
For those looking to make their Confirmation next year we request that you write a letter to Fr Martin stating:
Why you personally wish to be confirmed.
What project you hope to undertake in the parish or local community.
How you hope to benefit through the programme and sacrament.
These letters should be handed in to the Parish Office by the 1st November. Anyone living outside of the parish is welcome to apply but will need a letter from their Parish Priest granting permission.
Eucharistic Ministers
There will be a meeting for Eucharistic Minister on Monday 19th October at 8.00pm in the Claret Room.
Parish Readers
New rotas are available for collection from the sacristy.
Fr. Paul writes from Rome …..
Having arrived safely in Rome I would like to take the opportunity of thanking you all for the send off that you gave me last week. The liturgy and its music was beautiful, as was the food and refreshments in the Hall afterwards. I would especially like to thank all those who contributed to making the celebration such a memorable occasion. I ask you to continue to pray for myself and the Claretians as we continue to work to preach the Good News of God’s love.
Recitation of the Rosary
May and October are the months of the Holy Rosary. The Legion of Mary will recite the rosary on the Wednesday's of October at 3.30pm (after school) in the church.
We are inviting the children and their families to join us for 15 minutes on the 21st and 28th in praying the rosary in Honour of Our Lady.
Sponsored Walk across the Sahara
Lorraine Barton and four other Palliative Care Nurses are trekking a 100km across the Sahara Desert in February 2010 to raise £25,000 for a new Support and Information Centre at Hillingdon Hospital .
Please see details on the insert in this newsletter and support this venture.
Senior Citizens Club
Due to retirement the Club is in need of a Treasurer. If you are able to assist with this please contact Mary on 020 8848 0579. Thank you.
Blessing of the Graves
The Rosary followed by the Blessing of the Graves will take place at Cherry Lane cemetery on Sunday 1st November at 3.00pm.
Votive Candles & Flowers
Only those candles supplied by the church are to be used in the church as they are made to fit the candle stands. Please do not remove flowers from the church without the donors permission as they may be there as a special offering. Thank you.
With grateful thanks
Jim & Mary Keating and family would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness over the death of their daughter Kathleen. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions
Knights of St Columba
The Annual Provincial Presentation Evening with a dance and Fish & Chip Supper will be on Saturday 14th November, tickets at £8 each are available from the Parish Office—see notice in side porch.
Catechists
If you are interested in helping with Catechetics — First Communion or Confirmation — please leave your name, contact details and preference in the Parish Office for the attention of Fr Martin.
Christmas Bazaar
The Parish Christmas Bazaar takes place on Saturday 28th November. Draw tickets are now available from the Parish Office—please sell as many as you can.
Prizes include:
1st Prize — Kids Birthday Party at Goals, Heathrow
2nd Prize—£200; 3rd Prize– £100.
4th Prize—Mobile Phone.
5th Prize—Fairtrade Christmas Hamper & Nativity set.
If you are able to sell tickets after Mass, please give your name in to the Parish office.
Thanks to those who have contributed some great prizes!
Will all stallholders confirm they will be attending this event and confirm the number of tables required. Please leave your details with Bridget in the Parish Office.
In Memoriam
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ivy Rose Janssens whose Requiem Mass will be on Thursday 22nd October at 12.15pm. |
