| SUNDAY 3rd February 2008 4th Sunday of the Year |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy. - Jim Gallagher (RIP) Sung Mass with Children's Liturgy - Pro Populo Baptism Preparation - church hall Mass - Patrick and Mary Kavanagh (RIP) Reception Into Church - Theresa Slack (RIP) |
| MONDAY 4th February |
10.00 am |
Funeral Mass- Theresa Slack (RIP) The Monday Club - Church Hall |
| TUESDAY 5th February |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Ted Phillips (RIP) "Walk With Me" Programme - Church Hall |
| WEDNESDAY 6th February ASH WEDNESDAY |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass with Imposition of Ashes - Stanley Reimers (RIP) Liturgy of Ashing - St Swithun Wells Mass with Imposition of Ashes - Brian Hempshall (RIP) |
| THURSDAY 7th February |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall |
| FRIDAY 8th February |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Rose McDevitt and Mary McGeoghan (RIP) Mothers and Toddlers - Church Hall Stations of the Cross |
| SATURDAY 9th February |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Geoffrey Giffney (RIP) Holy Hour and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
This Wednesday, sees the beginning of Lent, and for the 40 days that follow we shall try, as a community and as individuals, to grow closer to Christ.
As mentioned last Sunday, the new prayer booklet Who Is My Neighbour? is on sale in the porch (£1). These booklets are designed for us to use together, or as individuals, and many parishes have a number of groups meeting every week to do just that.
If you are interested in being part of such a group please sign the list in the porch and we will then do all we can to arrange suitable times and venues.
At present a group meets on Sunday evening at 7 pm and it is proposed to have another after the weekly "Stations of the Cross" ~ about 7.45 pm.
Do consider this very prayerfully. Spending time pondering the scriptures, opening our hearts to God, discussing what we believe with others, and praying together, should be a vital part of our spiritual growth, and it is a marvellous way for us to develop as a Christian community.
God Bless.
"BINGO EVENING"
St Swithun Wells Friends are holding an Adults Only Bingo Night on Friday 8th Feb at 7.30 pm. Bring along your family and friends!
SPONSORED RUN
Damian Bell, a member of the choir, and accompanier of our parish Red Caps is due to run the Reading Half-Marathon on Sunday 2nd March. He is generously donating all the proceeds to our Lourdes fund; so do consider sponsoring him. Red Caps will be available after all Masses to help you to do just that!
Lourdes Pilgrimage "Reunion Mass" and "World Day of Prayer for the Sick"
Westminster Cathedral - Saturday 16th February - 3 pm. A special Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes with Torchlight Procession and Anointing will celebrated by the Cardinal and all the Bishops of the Diocese. ALL ARE WELCOME!
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!
Tel: 020 8845 2186