Readers Rota Special Ministers of the Eucharist Children's Liturgy Rota
| SUNDAY 8th January 2012 The Feast of the Epiphany |
5.30 pm |
Mass of the Epiphany with Children's Liturgy - Noel Howe (RIP) Sung Mass of the Epiphany with Children's Liturgy and visit to the Crib. This Mass is offered in Thanksgiving on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of our parish school - St Swithun Wells Reception after Mass in the school. Refreshments, tours of the school and Exhibition of the school's history - all are welcome. Mass of the Epiphany - Pro Populo |
| MONDAY 9th January The Baptism of the Lord |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Sheila Murphy's Intentions The Over 60's Club - in the church hall |
| TUESDAY 10th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Agnes Collins (RIP) "Walk With Me" catechism program - in the church hall Confirmation Class - in the church hall |
| WEDNESDAY 11th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Kathleen O'Neill (in sickness) |
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THURSDAY 12th January |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart - Ruislip Manor |
| FRIDAY 13th January |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Elizabeth Carroll (RIP) |
| SATURDAY 14th January |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning - volunteers always welcome Morning Prayer Mass - Ainsley, Claire and Henry Maull Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament concluding with Benediction |
| NEXT SUNDAY 15th January II SUNDAY OF THE YEAR |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Said Mass - Dympna Wynne (RIP) Parish Social in the church hall after Mass Sung Mass - Anne O'Sullivan (RIP) Said Mass - Pro Populo |
My Dear Friends
Every year I reproduce the curious little line drawing;that you will find on the printable version of the newletter (see pdf at the top of the page). So let me remind you what it is all about.
This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, the Revelation or 'showing of Christ to the Gentiles' which commemorates the visit of the Wise Men to the manger and is for many the real Christmas Day! This was also the case in England before the Reformation and on this day it was customary for the head of the household to mark the main doorway of the family home with the chalk symbols shown above.
This tradition symbolized the family's commitment to welcoming Christ into their homes throughout the coming year. The father wrote AD 20+C+M+B+12 = "Anno Domini 20 + Caspar + Melchior + Balthasar+12" meaning "in the year of Our Lord 2012 Caspar Melchior and Balthasar 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, and a small piece of 'blessed chalk'.
Finally, it is with great joy that we join with our school in celebrating their great year of Jubilee. Many children and staff will be taking an active part in our Sunday morning Mass, and afterwards they look forward to welcoming us back to school, for refreshments and a tour! Also on display is an exhibition of photos from the last 50 years, which I know will be of interest to all, and of some amusement to others! Come and see how you looked back then!!
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
THE ANNUAL 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 going be sure to look out for a booking form as soon as they become available in the New Year.
ST SWITHUN WELLS SCHOOL
Main School Admission for Children born between 1st Sept. 2007 and 31st Aug 2008. This is a reminder to all parents that applications need to be completed on-line by 15th Jan 2012. The outcome of all applications will be advised to you by 18th Apr 2012.
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS USUALLY COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!
Tel: 020 8845 2186
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