

| SUNDAY 23rd January 2011 The 3rd Sunday of the Year (A) |
5.30 pm |
Mass with Children's Liturgy- Peter Masterson's intentions Sung Mass with Children's Liturgy - Sheila Lucas (a birthday) Mass - Pro Populo |
| MONDAY 24th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Cory Touw (RIP) Over 60's Club - church hall |
| TUESDAY 25th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Len Smith (RIP) The "Walk With Me" Programme - church hall Confirmation Class in the hall Parents Meeting with Fr Dennis in church |
| WEDNESDAY 26th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - John Joe Martin (RIP) |
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THURSDAY 27th January |
9.00 am |
Friends Coffee Morning at St Swithun Wells School Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart - Ruislip Manor |
| FRIDAY 28th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Peter Grealish (RIP) Mothers and Toddlers Group - church hall |
| SATURDAY 29th January |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Manuel Gonsalves (RIP) Expositon of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
Last weekend I spoke, at some length, about the 'Ministry of Welcome' in our community, and I am very grateful to those who spoke to me after Mass. However, sadly, they were not many! Do please consider if you are able to help out in this simple and important way - thank you.
In any parish the main focus of our prayer is the offering of the Mass, (and rightly so) and I am always pleased to see the number of people who come on weekdays. I wonder though, have "you" ever thought about making such a commitment? I can promise you it will enhance your week.
I would also like to draw your attention this week to our hosting of the "Women's World Day of Prayer" (see notice below). It is a great privilege for us to have this event here at St Gregory, and a wonderful way for us to show our commitment to the Unity of Christ's Church. If you are able to help, please let Gillian know as soon as possible.
Finally might I draw your attention to a petition in the porch relating to the closure in March of this year, of the Howlettes Lane respite care centre for children with disabilities, their parents and carers. This wonderful facility, which has been much commended for its work, needs our support to ensure that it remains open. Do consider signing the petition today!
God Bless.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2011
As usual the diocese will be going on pilgrimage to Lourdes at the end of July. Booking forms and brochures are now available in the porch.
THE FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN WELLS SCHOOL
This event will be held in the school hall on Thursday 27th from 9 am. Why not come along and support our school?
WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday 4th March at 2pm We will be host to the ecumenical Women's World Day of Prayer prepared by the Christian Women of Chile the theme being "How Many Loaves Have You?"If any parishioners would like to take part in this service here at St. Gregory's by reading, singing etc, please leave your name and telephone number in the parish office byTuesday February 1st
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!