| SUNDAY 9th December The 2nd Sunday of Advent |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy - Arlyne Brogan (RIP) "Bring and Buy" Sale = Monday Club Sung Mass with Children's Liturgy - Pro Populo "Bring and Buy" Sale = Monday Club Holy Baptism Mass - Deceased members of the Howley and Devere families. |
| MONDAY 10th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Maria Baptista (RIP) The Monday Club |
| TUESDAY 11th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Anne O'Sullivan (RIP) "Walk With Me" - church hall |
| WEDNESDAY 12th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Patrick O'Sullivan (RIP) |
| THURSDAY 13th December |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart Mothers and Toddlers - church hall |
| FRIDAY 14th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Anthony Fenelon (RIP) |
| SATURDAY 15th December |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Our 1st Holy Communion Children Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation |
My Dear Friends,
We listen this weekend to the call of John the Baptist, who reminds us that this season of Advent is a time of preparation that is marked by prayer; prayer from those in darkness who await the dawning of a great light.
Every Sunday at 7 pm a small group of parishioners are meeting to pray and mediate together on what the scriptures are saying to them. They are using the "Walk With Me" Advent booklets (some still available in porch) to help them. The booklets contain a series of daily prayers and meditations for us to use as preparation for Christmas.
The prayer group would be very happy for you to join them in our weekday Mass chapel. Ask yourself: how am I getting ready spiritually for the feast of the Incarnation?
As a parish we are very involved in raising money to send our young people to Lourdes as Red Caps, but of equal importance is the Diocesan fund-raising to help the sick get there as well.
The largest event in helping to do this is the Christmas Concert of Carols and Readings advertised at the bottom of our newsletter. It is always a wonderful evening and naturally I shall be going. Tickets will be available at the door, but can also be obtained from me. Do consider coming along please!
God Bless.
THE DOUAY MARTYRS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
takes place on Wed. 12 Dec. 7 pm at St Bernadette, Long Lane, Hillingdon, followed by mince pies and mulberry wine in the Church hall. All are welcome to come along.
"BRING AND BUY SALE" IN AID OF THE MONDAY CLUB
after the evening mass on Saturday and also after the 10am Mass on Sunday morning. Homemade cakes would be welcome.
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF CAROLS AND READINGS
at St James' Church, Spanish Place on Monday 17th December 7.30 pm In aid of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Timothy West, Alex Young and a host of other stars. Further details and how to book: in the porch.
SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
There is a list in the porch for all those who wish to attend this event - Monday 17th. Please sign it today if you wish to attend!.
ON SALE IN THE PORCH
The new PARISH POCKET DIARY for 2008 is available for £1 as is the 2008 DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK - price on the cover. Get your copies today!!
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Saturday 15th at 7.30 pm and Sunday 16th as announced.
BUY A BAUBLE
Please place the persons name you would like prayed for in Lourdes on a piece of paper and enclose it with you donation of £5 in an envelope and return to the Presbytery at your earliest convenience. A bauble with the name on will be placed on our Christmas Tree in Church and all the names will be brought to the Grotto in Lourdes by our Red Caps.
THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY, DO COME AND JOIN US!!
Tel: 020 8845 2186
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