The Exaltation of the Holy Cross ~ September 14th.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross ~ September 14th.
| SUNDAY 10th September 2006 The 23rd Sunday of the Year. |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass - Margaret and John Remedios (RIP) Sung Mass with Holy Baptism and Children's Liturgy. Mass - Deceased members of the Hopkins Family (RIP) |
| MONDAY 11th September |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Martin Gillroy (RIP) Monday Club - Church Hall |
| TUESDAY 12th September |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Sean Shea (RIP) |
| WEDNESDAY 13th September |
10.00 am |
Funeral Mass - Violet Lucas (RIP) |
| THURSDAY 14th September |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart, Ruislip Manor Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall |
| FRIDAY 15th September |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Jim McCann (RIP ~ 2nd anniv.) Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall |
| SATURDAY 16th September |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Brian Moane (RIP) Holy Hour and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
Last Sunday was, as I had hoped, a wonderful parish celebration. The weather was glorious and the atmosphere of joy palpable! However it would be most remiss of me not to thank the Social Committee for all their hard work. They were here at 8.30 am and did not leave until nearly 5.00 pm! Truly a sterling effort.
Tuesday of this week sees the beginning of a diocesan 'Novena of Prayer' for vocations. Special prayer cards are available at the back of the church and the novena prayers will be offered at the end of every Mass. Please take a card and let us all focus in these coming days on the Church's need for more priests.
Today is 'Racial Justice Sunday'. We pray for racial justice in our lives, in our parish, in our diocese and in our land. 'Faith without actions is dead' says St James. Part of our response to this call, will be a retiring collection taken up to help the work of the Churches' Commission for Racial Justice. May our giving be generous and true!
Finally I would like to draw your attention to a most important petition (in the porch) about Abortion. As Catholics we are called to oppose such wickedness. Please take a moment to read the petition and sign up to show your support.
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 this weekend.
ST SWITHUN WELLS - PRIMARY ADMISSIONS.
Applications for admission to St Swithun Wells School for pupils born between 1/9/2002 and 31/8/2003 may now be submitted. Interested families are required to collect the relevant forms from St Swithun Wells School. The closing date will be 29/9/2006. Parents will be informed of the outcomes on 26/1/2007. In addition: We have places available in some year groups, therefore if you are interested in your child attending our school please contact the office.
"COME FOLLOW ME"
12th - 20th September. A Novena of Prayer for our Bishops, Priests and Deacons, is being offered throughout the diocese and will be observed at the end of Daily Mass. Special prayer leaflets will be available.
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!