Feb 26th Newsletter

NEXT SUNDAY: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT   4th March 2012  9.00 a.m.      Bill Merrick (Anniv) 11.00 a.m.     Mgr T J Gavin (Anniv) 6.00 p.m.      People of the Parish

Next Sunday’s Readings 1st: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalm:  115    2nd: Romans 8: 31-34 Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10

THIS SUNDAY:  FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT: Rite of Election at St. Chad’s Cathedral for all those preparing to be received into full communion with the catholic church.  Please remember to pray for Paul Scott, our candidate.

Collection; Last Sunday; £1,036.76    2nd Collection for Costs towards Papal Visit:  £577.98   Thank you Next Sunday; Second Collection for Cafod as Friday is FAMILY FAST DAY. Cathedral Collection at later date.

RIP: Susan Kelly, Eileen O’Brien, Marjorie Vincent, Daniel Whelan, Nora O’Sullivan, Peggy Sandars, John McArdle,.  Anniversaries- Irene Hammond, Jason McFadden, Mabel Perkins, Kathleen Day, Mary Lee, Leon Brocki, Tony Royal, Ethel Jones, James Durneien, Alice McConway, Jack Errington, Edward McClory, Norman Jennings, George Smith, Daniel Lee, Margaret McCormack, David Lee, Edward Cawley, Luke Keene, Robert Fuller, Ellen Higgins, Patrick Buckley, Blanche Dargan, Celia Gains, Norman Cartwright, Gladys Stagg, James McElvenney, Sadie O’Neil, Gulio Jannucelli, John Higgins, James Costello, Michael Fitzpatrick and for all whose anniversary occurs at this time. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in Peace. Amen

SICK LIST: Please pray for Patricia Tipper, Bridie Farrell, Baby Aaron O’Connor, Beryl Gill, Patricia Barrett, Marion O’Kane, Raymond Kinsella, Paul Norris, Joe & Sue Nerney, Barbara Rees, Ellen Bell, Louise O’Brien, Bernie de Courcey, Kim Green, Liz Skendrovic, Maureen Costello, Jacqueline Bailey, Ruth Waters, Krystyna Czaplejewicz, Mary Smith, Lydia Bailey, Pat Miles, Brenda Stokes, Dawn Rawlings, Kathryn McSheridan, Joe Cluny, Maria Harrison, Margaret Bowes, Jacqueline Godridge, Debbie O’Toole, Richard Griffiths,  Heidi O'Neill, Audrey Bills, Charlie McGanffney and for all those not mentioned. Our Lady of Lourdes: Pray for us. Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us.

LENT 2012:  Weekly Challenges and Services for Lent. It would be good to choose at least one the Services below as part of your Lenten observance. Do keep up the Friday fasting, abstaining from meat. Mass most mornings and evenings                         Holy Hours on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, 12noon, followed by a Fast Lunch

TUESDAY PARISH PARTNERSHIP MASS: Every Tuesday evening throughout Lent we will be joined by the parishioners of Corpus Christi and St. Anne’s for prayer and reflection. The evening will begin with Holy Hour from 6.00pm during which you may go to Confession. Evening Prayer of the Church will be said at 6.30pm. At 7.00pm Holy Mass will be celebrate followed by a short reflection/discussion with refreshments from 7.45pm until 8.00pm. You may attend one, two or all of the Tuesday Partnership evening services.

RCIA (Journey in Faith) Next meeting on Thursday 1st March at 7.45 p.m. at St John Vianney Parish, Mount Nod. Topic:  “Church Structures: A beginner Guide”

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL; Do continue to pray for our new school build. God knows our need and will answer our prayer.  St. Thomas More: Pray for us. Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman: Pray for us.

CONFIRMATION; On Saturday we will welcome Bishop Kenney who will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 54 young people of the parish. Do remember the Confirmandi, the Sponsors and families in your prayers. All parishioners are invited to the Confirmation celebration on  Saturday, at 11.00am. THURSDAY: CONFIRMATION RETREAT DAY in the church and MRR for the Confirmandi

PAPAL NUNCIO Archbishop Antonio Mennini, has accepted an invitation to make a pastoral visit to the Archdiocese on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March 2012. He will visit the Cathedral in Birmingham, Littlemore in Oxford and Stoke.

YOUTH MATTERS:  PARISH YOUTH GROUP: meeting TODAY Sun Feb 26th. Year 7 upwards. 4.00pm to 5.45pm in the MRR. THE SENIOR YOUTH GROUP will be running a Car Wash on Sunday, 4th March. This will help them to raise funds to attend the CYMFED Conference of Young People min London. Please support them. WORLD YOUTH DAY. July 2013. The closing date for names for this event is drawing closer. If you would like to represent the parish, please make yourself know to Fr. Philip.

ROSARY PRAYERS: Every Friday in Lent at 1:40p.m. at ‘Our Lady of Coventry’ statue in Priory Gardens, near Holy Trinity church, Broadgate. Please tell others to come, all welcome.

Other Parish events in the MRR during the week: Tuesday: Tuesday Society 3x80 years Birthday Party 2- 4.00 p.m. Tuesday: Newman Association: Talk on the Influence of the Sisters of Mercy on the life of the Church. 7.30pm Thursday:  Sign Language Class 6-00-7.00pm in the MRR for anyone interested in learning a new language. Friday: Stepping Stones: Parent and Toddlers meet in the MRR from 1.30pm.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Date for Diary; Training for all ministers, Wednesday, 14th March 7.30pm. Evening of Reflection for all ministers Monday, 26th March, 7.45pm. Commissioning Service Holy Thursday, 5th April 7.00p.m.
CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT: CARD 4.  Instruction next week..	FINANCE OFFICER Job Vacancy. See Notice-Board
MARJORIE VINCENT: 'Madeleine and Veronica would like to thank all the parishioners for their support, prayers and Mass cards following the death of their mother, Marjorie Vincent. It has been a great comfort to both families.'
Coalition for Marriage; As you will be aware, the government is planning to begin a consultation on changing the definition of marriage to introduce same-sex marriage. Family Education Trust strongly supports retaining the current definition of marriage, which has benefited societies across the world for thousands of years. We would urge you to show your support for marriage by signing the petition. You can add your name online at www.c4m.org.uk
Surrounded by Olive Trees and Settlers - Life in the Holy Land - An eye-witness account by Ann Farr, a member of Pax Christi who served for three months as a human rights observer in Palestine and Israel. Wednesday 7th March at 7.30pm in the MRR. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.