Readers Rota Special Ministers of the Eucharist Children's Liturgy Rota
| SUNDAY 3rd January 2010 The Epiphany of the Lord |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy - George Thorn (RIP) Sung Mass with visit to the Crib - Pro Populo Mass - John McGloin (RIP) |
| MONDAY 4th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Jer Foley (RIP) Monday Club - church hall |
| TUESDAY 5th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Stephanie Scott (RIP) Edward Jones (RIP) funeral at Breakspear crematorium |
| WEDNESDAY 6th January |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart - Ruislip Manor Mary Chapman (RIP) - funeral at St Peter's Residential Home |
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THURSDAY 7th January |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart Ruislip Manor |
| FRIDAY 8th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - John McEleney (RIP) |
| SATURDAY 9th January |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning Morning Prayer Mass - Paddy McCarthy (RIP) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
Over the last few years I have been sharing this curious little line drawing with you, and I feel sure it is worth me reminding you of its significance again. This Sunday we keep the feast of the Epiphany, sometimes known as the Revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. It commemorates the visit of the Wise Men to the manger and is celebrated in many areas of the world with greater solemnity than Christmas Day, for this day marks the beginning of Christ's "outreach" to those beyond the boundaries of Judaism - the Gentile world!
On this feast day it is customary for the head of each household to mark the doorway of the family home with chalk in the was shown. This tradition symbolized the family's commitment to welcoming Christ into their homes throughout the year. The father wrote on the lintel: AD 20+C+M+B+10 which stands for "Anno Domini 2010 -- Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar" and means "the three Holy Kings, in the year of Our Lord, 2010" are protecting this house against all evil.
If you would like to offer this blessing for your home this year, do ask me for a copy of the special blessing prayers.
Please note the slight alteration to our Mass schedule this week. This is due to the fact that I am conducting a funeral in south London on Wednesday.
Finally, I would like to draw to your attention to a beautiful exhibition, which is on at the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery - The Sacred Made Real. It is a truly moving display of Spanish Polychromatic Religious art and although not cheap to get in, it is well worth doing so, but be sure to take the audio guide as well!! I'm going again!
God Bless.
WHITE FLOWER APPEAL
Next Sunday we will be having our regular appeal for the work of SPUC. The Society for the Protection of the Unborn. "White Flowers" will be available at every Mass.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2010
As usual the diocese will be going on pilgrimage to Lourdes at the end of July. If you are interested in joining our parish group be sure to look out for a booking form as soon as they become available.
ON SALE IN THE PORCH
The new PARISH POCKET DIARY for 2010 is still available for £1 as is the 2010 DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK - £4 each. Get your copies today!!
THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS THIS SUNDAY - ALL ARE WELCOME
