The Parish Newsletter

A PRIEST LIKE MECHIZEDEK OF OLD

THE CHURCH AS PROPHET OF GOD.

The Church rejoices in the spirit of prophecy,
even though the exercise of that charism does not
bring her any honour from the world.
It is exercised in weakness.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK



SUNDAY
9th July 2006
14th Sunday
of the Year

5.30 pm (Sat)
11.00 am


6.00 pm

Mass - Eddie Kiely (RIP)
Sung Mass of Thanksgiving - May Pantalaresco (RIP)
Children's Liturgy during Mass
Parish Party after Mass
Mass - Pro Populo
MONDAY
10th July

9.45 am
10.00 am
1.30 pm
4.30 pm

Morning Prayer
Mass - Jimmy Ennis (RIP)
The Monday Club - church hall.
"Walk With Me" - church hall.
TUESDAY
11th July

9.45 am
10.00 am
10.45 am

Morning Prayer
Mass - Kitty Joyce (RIP)
Deanery Meeting
WEDNESDAY
12th July

9.45 am
10.00 am

Morning Prayer
Mass - Kitty Joyce (RIP)
THURSDAY
13th July

10.00 am

1.30 pm

Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart
Ruislip Manor
Mothers and Toddlers - church hall.
FRIDAY
14th July


9.45 am
10.00 am
10.30 am

Morning Prayer
Mass - Mary-Ann and Michael McGinley (RIP)
Mother and Toddlers - church hall.
SATURDAY
15th July

8.30 am
9.45 am
10.00 am
10.30 am

Church Cleaning
Morning Prayer
Mass - Robert Lee (RIP)
Holy Hour and Benediction


My Dear Friends,

It goes without saying that this is a very important weekend for me! To have served the Church for 25 years has been a quite extraordinary honour and privilege and Deo Volante I still have at least another 18 years to go before retirement!

In the back of the service booklet prepared for the Mass of Thanksgiving is a prayer, which I believe, sums it all up beautifully; and I have no hesitation in repeating it here:





To live in the midst of the world without wanting its pleasures.
To be a member of each family yet belonging to none;
to share all sufferings; to penetrate all secrets; and reveal none;
to heal all wounds; to go from men to God and offer to Him their prayers;
to return from God to men and bring pardon and hope;
to have a heart of fire for charity and a heart of steel for chastity;
to teach and strengthen, to console and bless always ~
What a rewarding life;

AND IT IS YOURS
O PRIEST OF JESUS CHRIST


And none of this is possible without God's grace and your prayers!

Thank you for your love and support, pray for me and pray for more priests; and be assured that I will remember you in my prayers and that you hold a special place in my heart.

God Bless,

GARDEN PARTY IN AID OF THE PASSAGE

College Garden, Westminster Abbey this Thursday 13th July from 2.30 pm to 8.30 pm Tickets £25 (admission by ticket only) further details in the porch.

THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN CHILD

need your help in the fight against euthanasia and abortion. We have been allocated space for stalls at the Roxeth Show - 8th & 9th July. Please support our fundraising activities by providing - unwanted gifts, toys, bottles, cosmetics, toiletries and Bric-a-Brac. Contact Sheelah Howley, 020 8845 6042

DON'T FORGET REFRESHMENTS IN THE CHURCH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!


St Gregory's Catholic Church, 447 Victoria Road, South Ruislip, Middx., HA4 0EG,
Tel: 020 8845 2186