THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND
CHRIST, WHO FEEDS US.
Today we celebrate the new Elisha,
who feeds his people and makes us
one body, one spiriti, in himself.
| SUNDAY 30th July 2006 17th Sunday of the Year |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass - Miranda Chetcuti (RIP) Sung Mass - Catherine Pavier (RIP) Children's Liturgy during Mass Holy Baptism Knights of St Columba - time of reflection Mass - Molly Hunt |
| MONDAY 31st July |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Denis Liston (RIP) |
| TUESDAY 1st August |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Jack Togher (RIP) |
| WEDNESDAY 2nd August |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Deceased members of the Hopkins family. |
| THURSDAY 3rd August |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart Ruislip Manor Reception into church of the mortal remains of Eileen Maguire (time to be announced) |
| FRIDAY 4th August | 10.00 am |
Funeral Mass - Eileen Maguire (RIP) |
| SATURDAY 5th August |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Deceased members of the Hopkins family. Holy Hour and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
As we gather for Mass this weekend a large candle burns in Lourdes for the life and witness our parish. About 1100 members of the Diocese of Westminster gathered with our Cardinal, for the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage. It was, I believe, one of the most joyful and prayerful pilgrimages I have had the good fortune to be part of.
No doubt many, many prayers were offered for families and friends and amongst those were my own for us here at South Ruislip. But we also looked further a-field and prayed, in a very focused way, for the needs of our world. It was good to reflect and pray together in love.
What was, once again, a particular joy to me, was to see the wonderful hard work that our youngsters do. Quite literally hundreds of them work as volunteers - the red caps - to help the disabled enjoy their time away. Everywhere you looked, there they were, pushing wheelchairs, laughing, joking and praying with the people in their care.
And my particular joy? Well, to see among them members of our own community!! God bless you for your faith and witness.
Looking ahead. On 28th August we shall be having another parish 'working party' around the church. This will be, in part, so that everything may be just so for our festival weekend the following week. Don't forget that the morning Mass on Sunday 3rd September will be at 11 am!!
God Bless,
1st RECONCILIATION AND 1st HOLY COMMUNION
Parents of children hoping to make their 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion in 2006/2007 are asked to collect a registration form from the church porch and to return the completed application to the Presbytery before 10th September. These forms are for children who will be in Year 3 (or above) from September 2006.
PILGRIMAGES
Bannuex - BelgiumJoin us on the feast of the Assumption for a few days of peace and tranquillity at the shrine of the Virgin of the Poor. 12/17th August - cost £297 for more details ring Maria Hare on 01895 420753.
Divine Mercy - PolandNovember 15th 2006-07-21 Cost: £299 which includes flights, transfers etc.,
For more details phone Patrick on 01733 757766
DON'T FORGET REFRESHMENTS IN THE CHURCH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!
Tel: 020 8845 2186