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Twenty Seventh Sunday of the Year
Fr. Michael writes: : In our busy, busy world, where we have so little time for anything or anyone, we find patience a difficulty. If something doesn’t work immediately, the first time, so often we give it up as a bad job. Fortunately God is not like that. He is infinitely patient. This is the message of the Gospel. The tenants in the vineyard are the people of Israel. God has given them so many gifts and opportunities, but they refuse to listen to Him. He sends one prophet after another, to no avail. But God is patient. He never gives up on His people. Finally, he sends His only Son. Surely, they will listen to Him? We know the outcome. God is patient. He gives us every opportunity but He does expect a response.
Congratulations
Congratulations to those baptised into our Church yesterday, Luke Elliott, Angela Ashworth, Lorcan Doab and Harry Bickerstaff.
Baptism Preparation
This Monday 6th October at 8.00pm there is a Baptism preparation for parents in the Coffee Lounge.
Confirmation Catechists
We are still looking for a few people to help as Confirmation catechists for the coming year. Please see Fr. Michael if you can help.
Confirmation Programme 2009
For those in Year 9 and above who would like to join the Confirmation programme for 2009, please write a short letter to Fr. Michael giving your name, address, telephone no, e-mail address and school you attend and we will send out an application form. The parents meeting will be on 3rd February 2009.
Readers/Eucharistic Ministers
We currently need 6 new Readers and 6 new Eucharistic Ministers to replace those who have moved etc during the past few months. If you can help, please add your name and telephone number to the list on the clipboard in the porch.
Children's Advent Celebration - Volunteers Required
Do you have an artistic flair or enjoy taking part in creative activities? Would you consider donating two hours or so of your time to help the children of the parish make some Advent related crafts? If so, we need your help please. This year's Children's Advent Celebration will take place in the Hall on Sunday 30 November. If you are interested in helping out on the day please call either Vivienne Sheard , Cathy Neville or Caroline Murray and leave your details. Our thanks in anticipation.
First Communion Programme
May I urge again those parents with children starting the First Confession and First Communion programmes shortly to please bring your child to Mass regularly. The preparation programme will only lead to confusion for the child if you do not attend Mass. This is very important for all children in Year 3 preparing for these sacraments.
Reconciliation Talk
There will be a reconciliation talk led by Diana Klein at St. Thomas More Church on Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm. This would be beneficial for parents of children making their First Holy Communion and also for catechists.
November Holy Souls
November by tradition is the month of the Holy Souls. At the back of the Church are the Holy Souls envelopes for you to put in your list of deceased family and friends and offerings for Masses. During the month of November those lists will be placed by the altar and remembered at all Masses. Please drop the envelopes back to the Presbytery by the end of October. |
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Parish Pilgrimage 2009
Next year I have organised a pilgrimage from 16th-23rd June 2009 to Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa and San Gimignano. We fly from Luton to Pisa return, staying in Hotel Alcide (www.hotelalcide.com) known for its excellent food, for bed, breakfast and evening meal. Cost inclusive of entrance fees; guided tours and based on two sharing is £749.00, travel insurance £27.00 per person. Pax Travel guarantee this price if deposits are submitted by end of November. There will be a meeting in the Coffee Lounge on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm, please come along for more information.
Jubilee Trust Diary Dates
17th Oct – Jubilee Trust Quiz Night, please phone Laura Daniels on 020 8833 4842 to book a quiz table. 15th Nov – Jubilee Trust Bollywood evening. Details to follow
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day: Friday 3rd October
Last Friday was Harvest Fast Day. Please return you CAFOD envelopes today and share what you can with poor communities in the developing world. Example of what your donation to CAFOD can provide - £25 could buy a comprehensive seed pack for two families in Mozambique and feed ten people for one whole year. Don’t forget to fill in the Gift Aid details if you are a taxpayer. CAFOD passes on this message from 18 year old Celina (pictured in the Fast Day poster and leaflet), who struggles to support her HIV-positive parents in drought-stricken Mozambique – “We are so glad for the help that you give us. Please find it in your hearts to keep supporting us because we need as much help as we can get”.
Hesdin Hall Licences
When hiring out Hesdin Hall and requiring a paying bar, a temporary licence MUST be obtained from the London Borough of Hillingdon. We only have 12 of these licences per year, therefore please ensure all groups, organisations or individuals hiring the hall for 2009 and wishing to obtain a licence speak to Fr. Michael first who will seek the approval of the Parish Council. Failure to do so, with the appropriate notice period, will result in no licence as we like everybody else must obey the law of the land. |
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Mass Intentions for the Week 4th October – 12th October 2008
Saturday 4th October 10.00 Nora Sullivan, R.I.P
St. Francis of Assisi 18.00 Francis, Berend, R.I.P
Sunday 5th October 8.30 Danny Keane, R.I.P
27th Sunday in Ordinary 10.00 Austin & Kathleen Lynch, R.I.P (Folk)
Time 11.30 For you, the People (Sung / English)
18.00 Deceased members of Cox family, R.I.P
Monday 6th October 10.00 Phyllis Houton, R.I.P
Tuesday 7th October 10.00 Danny Bannigan, R.I.P
Our Lady of the Rosary
Wednesday 8th October 10.00 Pat Hernandez, R.I.P
Thursday 9th October 10.00 William Smith, R.I.P
19.00 Joan Fury, R.I.P
Friday 10th October 10.00 Brenda Warr, R.I.P
Saturday 11th October 10.00 James Holland, R.I.P
18.00 For You, the People
Sunday 12th October 8.30 Kevin McMahon, R.I.P
28th Sunday in Ordinary 10.00 Kevin Skinner, R.I.P
.11.30 Cathy Page and Bobby O’Grady, R.I.P (Sung / English)
18.00 Luke Durkan, R.I.P
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND:
Carmel Galanty, Mary Maloney, Doreen Jones, Peter Flaherty, Dolores Osborne,
Christopher Redmond, Rose Pick, Lily Fehin, Edna Winwright, Eugene Barrett, Trevor Denham, Mary Worley, Ann Holland, Caroline Titley, Mike Rumsey, Noel & Joan Hendricks, Mary Dowling, Sean O’Donnell, Mary de Michiel, Baby Luca Vassallo, Sheila J Smith, Albert Shaw, Kittie McCashen, Pat Herson and Dorothy Rushbrooke
AND FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARY OCCURS ABOUT THIS TIME:
Jan Drewniak, Patrick Vernon, Baby Charles Raphael Bignell, Bridget Rock, Winifred Fitzjohn, Thomas Rowell, Betty Mayton, Charlotte Purcell, The Revd. Thomas Daniel, Emma Llanfear, Douglas Christian, John Kevelaitis, Michael Rowan, Mabel Wheeler, Ellen O’Mahony, John Jackson, Thelma Pluck, Henry Brosnan, Regina Doran, Michael McManus, Margaret Wyley and Joseph Zucker
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