30th September 2018

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

       Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

 Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND IN ALL MASSES FOR CAFOD  6^TH & 7^TH OF OCTOBER.  On Cafod Fast Day, 5^th October we are invited you to share in the abundance that God has given us. We are asked to fast, pray and give to help people like Longora, who lives in a remote village in Uganda. The area is so hot and dry, that people used to struggle to get enough clean water to survive. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners in England and Wales, CAFOD has made sure Longora and her neighbours now have a reliable supply of clean, safe water.  On Family Fast Day (Friday 5 October), CAFOD invites us to eat simply – perhaps having a bowl of soup instead of a meal – and give the money we save to help people like Longora.  Please collect your Fast Day envelope from the church this week and give what you can.

 

ENTRY TO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS.  Fr. Kevin will be offering Certificates of Catholic Practice on Thursday 18^th October from 3.30pm-6pm in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Year 6 and want their child in Catholic Secondary school from Sept 2019.  Application forms are available at Saturday evening and Sunday Masses from Fr Kevin and should be returned by Monday 15^th October to the Presbytery.When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SIGNING IS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ONLY AND APPLICATION FORMS IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE.  Application for Reception and Nursery - dates will be announced after.

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned soon at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green.  The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy).  It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more. Please email St. Patrick Parish Office if you would like to attend: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. With the summer now behind us and schools reopened here in the parish we too are beginning a new term with a number of sacramental programmes getting under way.   We are aware that some people have left the parish and the area while others have joined us.  To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here.  We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

 

GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 17.5 Hours a week. 40 weeks a year Pay range: £14,249 - £16,102. A job description and further details are available on the Diocese of Brentwood Website in the Education section under Vacancies or can be requested by calling Sophie Russell on 01277 265284. If you are interested  joining in please send a CV and a covering letter, highlighting why this post is of interest to you and how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 9am on Thursday 4^th October.

 

REIMAGINING BRITAIN - A DAY ORGANISED BY JPIC (JUSTICE & PEACE & INTEGRITY OF CREATION LINKS) facilitated by Paul Hackwood, Director of the Church Urban Fund. All are welcome.  Using his extensive practical experience of approaching social justice issues from a faith perspective and his work to bring people of different faiths together Paul will first be exploring: ‘Freedom, equality and Justice our Christian heritage’. It’s on 6^th October10.00 for 10.30 start -  finishing with Mass at 4.00, 20 Phoenix Road, Euston, London NW1 1TA. Bring lunch to share. Voluntary contribution £10 payable at the door.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

 

RED MISSIO BOX please drop all your boxes for emptying.  Thank you all for your contributions.  – Dolly Relopez 

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is invited.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF GOD'S KIDS

 

A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?"

"I wouldn't know what to say," the little girl replied.

"Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother said.

The little girl bowed her head and said: "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?" byCharles Laine Franklin

 

A priest was speaking to a group of Year 3 children about the resurrection of Jesus when one student asked, "What did Jesus say right after He came out of the grave?"

The priest explained that the Gospels do not tell us what He said.

The hand of one little girl shot up. "I know what He said: He said, 'Tah-dah!'"

 by Andy Fisher

 

23rd September 2018

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

       Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

 Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

                       

THANK YOU!  Second collection last weekend for HOME MISSION amounted to £372.78.  May God bless you with your generosity.

 

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE ORGANISED BY CHRIST THE KING SBP. Sunday 23^rd September 3pm. All Saints Church Chingford Mount (opposite cemetery). All welcome.

 

ENTRY TO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS.  Fr. Kevin will be offering Certificates of Catholic Practice on Thursday 18^th October from 3.30pm-6pm in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Year 6 and want their child in Catholic Secondary school from Sept 2019.  Application forms are available at Saturday evening and Sunday Masses from Fr Kevin and should be returned by Monday 15^th October to the Presbytery.When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SIGNING IS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ONLY AND APPLICATION FORMS IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE.  Application for Reception and Nursery - dates will be announced after.

 

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. With the summer now behind us and schools reopened here in the parish we too are beginning a new term with a number of sacramental programmes getting under way.   We are aware that some people have left the parish and the area while others have joined us.  To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here.  We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

 TEA ON THE LAWN. Due to the lack of volunteers for month of September there will be no more tea on the lawn this year. The event will be back again next year. We offer a special thanks to the volunteers who took part in this year tea on the lawn for their commitment and hard work.

 

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL.  Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 27^th September 2018, 6pm, 1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 3EA www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk. There will also be the opportunity to visit during our open mornings on Friday 5^h and 12th and 19th October which can be arranged via contacting the school directly.

 

LA SAINTE UNION CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Highgate Road, London NW5 1R, Open evening on Thursday 27^th September 2018 at 4pm to 7pm. Mrs Fegan, Headteacher, will address parents in the Hallion Hall at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.  There will also be open mornings on Thursday 4^th October at 10am – 12noon and on Wednesday 10^th October at 2pm -3.30pm

 

IN SEPTEMBER, the Cathedral is running an eight-week introduction to the Catholic Faith for 18-35-year-old.  This short course is an attempt to answer need and to allow people to explore Catholicism.  For further information, please see church noticeboard

 

REIMAGINING BRITAIN - A DAY ORGANISED BY JPIC (JUSTICE & PEACE & INTEGRITY OF CREATION LINKS) facilitated by Paul Hackwood, Director of the Church Urban Fund. All are welcome.  Using his extensive practical experience of approaching social justice issues from a faith perspective and his work to bring people of different faiths together Paul will first be exploring: ‘Freedom, equality and Justice our Christian heritage’. It’s on 6^th October10.00 for 10.30 start -  finishing with Mass at 4.00, 20 Phoenix Road, Euston, London NW1 1TA. Bring lunch to share. Voluntary contribution £10 payable at the door.

 

GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 17.5 Hours a week. 40 weeks a year Pay range: £14,249 - £16,102. A job description and further details are available on the Diocese of Brentwood Website in the Education section under Vacancies or can be requested by calling Sophie Russell on 01277 265284. If you are interested  joining in please send a CV and a covering letter, highlighting why this post is of interest to you and how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 9am on Thursday 4^th October.

 

IF YOU ARE FEELING STRESSED, ANXIOUS, EMOTIONALLY/PSYCHOLOGICALLY BROKEN or generally struggling with life, you are warmly invited to attend our healing service from 6-8pm Saturday 29th September for emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. Everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, anything is possible! For further information and future dates, visit our website www.english-martyrs.com You can find us at English Martyrs Church Hall 240 Alma Avenue Hornchurch RM12 6BJ.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

RED MISSIO BOX please drop all your boxes for emptying.  Thank you all for your contributions.  – Dolly Relopez 

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is invited.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information, come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

THOSE WHO PRAY REGULARLY KNOW THINGS.

Things that those who don’t pray regularly—or don’t pray at all—don’t know. I truly believe that.  You may not think of prayer as a way to fulfil the ancient Greek saying often attributed to Socrates, “know thyself,” but there are at least three ways that regular prayer will foster a greater and deeper knowledge of many things, including yourself. Here are just three:  1) Regular prayer will teach you what you believe about God. When you approach God, do you do so as if He is stingy or vengeful? Do you beg? Do you cajole? Or do you praise and offer thanks? When you say, “Our Father,” is it mere repetition, or do your prayers reflect a belief in God’s closeness and care? The more you pray, the more likely you are to understand (and grow in your understanding) of God and His ways, of His fatherly love and concern for you and for everything that concerns you.  2)  Regular prayer will teach you what you believe about yourself.  Do I present my needs to God as a much-loved child? Do I “present [myself] to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV)? Do I relate to Him out of guilt or shame? Or affectionately and gratefully, like the woman who tenderly bathed the feet of Jesus with tears and expensive perfume (see Luke 17:36-48)? More and more, as you pray regularly, you will gain insight into the things you believe about yourself—how God sees you, and how you see yourself.  3)  Regular prayer will teach you what you believe is important. My praying has changed drastically over the years, and much of it has been the fruit of regular (even constant, at times) prayer. In the past, my praying focused almost exclusively on urgent and immediate needs; there was a smattering of praise, a little thanks, and some waiting and listening. But mostly, I rushed into God’s presence and dumped my seemingly big needs on Him, and often ran out as breathlessly as I had come in. I still do that sometimes, but I’ve learned over time to wait on God, listen to Him, to think (and pray) His thoughts after Him.  Regular prayer has taught me that God’s wisdom is greater and His will more important than mine. Regular prayer taught me that I was treating my needs and urgencies as the most important thing I could take to God in prayer. I came to see that my need for control and my preferred outcomes were more important to me than God’s timing and His glory. I am still learning new things about myself—daily, in fact—but I may never have begun the learning process if I had not sought God regularly in prayer. The more I pray, the more I know. And the more I know, the more I pray. Maybe regular prayer will do some of the same things for you too. 

16th September 2018

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

       Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

 Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

                       

THANK YOU!  Second collection last weekend for CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE amounted to £531.27.  May God bless you with your generosity.

 

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY FOR HOME MISSION. Home Mission Sunday provides us with the opportunity to focus on this mission, pray for it and prompt parishioners to take part in it. At the same time, the second collection next Sunday supports the work of the Home Mission Office. Home Mission vision is to help the local Church make the joy of the Gospel a reality in England and Wales.

 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL REMINDER.  Meeting on Tuesday 18^th September at 7pm in Presbytery.

 

PRE-BAPTISM MEETING. The next pre baptism meeting for those who wish to have their child baptised will take place on Friday 21st September at 7.30pm in the Presbytery. Please note this meeting is for parents only.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018/19 – today we welcome candidates of First Holy Communion and their parents who have start their communion preparation.

 

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE ORGANISED BY CHRIST THE KING SBP. Sunday 23^rd September 3pm. All Saints Church Chingford Mount (opposite cemetery). All welcome.

 

 TEA ON THE LAWN. We would like to encourage you to join us for tea, coffee, juice with biscuits on the lawn on Sundays after 9am Mass.  Volunteers are needed for the month of September. Please sign if you are happy to help. ROTA AVAILABLE ON THE NOTICEBOARD.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP. With the summer now behind us and schools reopened here in the parish we too are beginning a new term with a number of sacramental programmes getting under way.   We are aware that some people have left the parish and the area while others have joined us.  To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here.  We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to the parish priest and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.

 

IN SEPTEMBER, the Cathedral is running an eight weeks introduction to the Catholic Faith for 18-35 year old.  This short course is an attempt to answer need and to allow people to explore Catholicism.  For further information, please see church noticeboard.

 

REIMAGINING BRITAIN - A DAY ORGANISED BY JPIC (JUSTICE & PEACE & INTEGRITY OF CREATION LINKS) facilitated  by Paul  Hackwood, Director of the Church Urban Fund. All are welcome.  Using his extensive practical experience of approaching social justice issues from a faith perspective and his work to bring people of different faiths together Paul will first be exploring: ‘Freedom, equality and Justice our Christian heritage’. It’s on 6^th October10.00 for 10.30 start -  finishing with Mass at 4.00, 20 Phoenix Road, Euston, London NW1 1TA. Bring lunch to share. Voluntary contribution £10 payable at the door.

 

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned for Saturday 20^th October at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green.  The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy).  It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more.   

 

MARIAN MISSION PRE-SCHOOL. Places are still available at our pre-school for 2 to 4 year olds .15 hours of FREE NURSERY education during term time are available. Please see Flyer for more information or contact: The Sisters on: Tel: 02085187499   or Mob: 07940143545Or collect an application pack from:Marian Mission Educational and Family Support Centre1 Colchester Road Leyton, London E10 6HA.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle.

 

 

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

 

RED MISSIO BOX please drop all your boxes for emptying.  Thank you all for your contributions.  – Dolly Relopez 

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is invited.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

 

GOING BACK TO BASICS WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER.  If you put yourself first when you pray, here's how to get your priorities back in order.  By Julia Attaway. My kids are back to school, and I find I’m going back to basics, myself. I’ve only recently realized that despite all the thousands of times I have prayed the Lord’s Prayer, I’ve never thought about it as a model for the priorities in my petitions. It would be a completely different prayer if the lines were re-ordered according to my natural inclinations. For one thing, it would start off with the “gimme”–the daily bread (though probably adjusted to a monthly shipment). Then it would loop through the convenience issues (please get rid of what’s tempting me so that my life is easier) before arriving at the request to forgive me. Finally, I’d tack on a “Thy will be done” or a “thanks.” Needless to say, this is entirely backwards.  When Jesus said, “This, then, is how you should pray” (Matthew 6:9) His priorities for me were:

1)  Make God’s name holy and acknowledge Him as the creator of the universe.

2)  Place His kingdom and His will first in my life, ahead of my desires and plans.

3)  Ask for what I need today. Think in terms of manna and trust. 

4)  Ask Him to forgive me in direct proportion to the forgiveness I have offered to others.

5)  Ask Him to spare me from tests and temptations, and to preserve my soul from evil.

Using the Lord’s Prayer as a blueprint for how to pray has an interesting but predictable effect: The theme of my petitions becomes more centered on God than on me. Which is as it should be.

9th September 2018

 

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

       Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

 Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

                       

WE THANK FR EDDIE DEENEY SMA WHO HAS BEEN HELPING IN THE PARISH OVER THE PAST WEEK. Fr Eddie was working in the Parish 2007-2009. We wish him well as he returns to Ireland during the week.

 

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND IN ALL MASSES, FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE. Education Sunday is a day of celebration for all those involved in education. For over a century it has been part of an ecumenical celebration in which the Catholic Church participates. The Catholic Education Service’s theme for Education Sunday 2018 is 'Ephphatha - Be Opened!'.

 

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY 16^TH SEPTEMBER FOR HOME MISSION. Home Mission Sunday provides us with the opportunity to focus on this mission, pray for it and prompt parishioners to take part in it. At the same time, the second collection next Sunday supports the work of the Home Mission Office. Home Mission vision is to help the local Church make the joy of the Gospel a reality in England and Wales.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018/19. There will be a meeting for the parents of the First Holy Communion candidates at 7pm on Monday 10^th September in the Parish Hall and the books for the programme will also be on sale. The First Holy Communion coordinators would like to speak to all teachers and volunteers straight after this meeting. The first lesson for the candidates will be on Sunday 16th September. Parents, please check your email box.

 

TEA ON THE LAWN. We would like to encourage you to join us for tea, coffee, juice with biscuits on the lawn on Sundays after 9am Mass.  Volunteers are needed for the month of September. Please sign if you are happy to help. ROTA AVAILABLE ON THE NOTICEBOARD.

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

Renewal and the Restructuring of our diocese

Stewards of the Gospel: Up-Date on the Process

Steward of the Gospel  -  All parishioners are warmly invited to attend the next Renewal Parish Meeting on Monday 10th September 2018 in the church at 7pm. This will be an opportunity to discuss how we can help our priest and the parish by putting parishioners ideas for Renewal into action. In preparation for this meeting, a copy of the Renewal Action Plan Targets for Working Party Groups - 2018 & Beyond is now available on the noticeboard inside the porch. Please take a look and write your name in the space provided on the form to show which Working Party you would like to part of at the Parish Renewal meeting.

 

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE ORGANISED BY CHRIST THE KING SBP. Sunday 23^rd September 3pm. All Saints Church Chingford Mount (opposite cemetery). All welcome.

 

REIMAGINING BRITAIN - A DAY ORGANISED BY JPIC (JUSTICE & PEACE & INTEGRITY OF CREATION LINKS) facilitated  by Paul  Hackwood, Director of the Church Urban Fund. All are welcome.  Using his extensive practical experience of approaching social justice issues from a faith perspective and his work to bring people of different faiths together Paul will first be exploring: ‘Freedom, equality and Justice our Christian heritage’. It’s on 6^th October10.00 for 10.30 start -  finishing with Mass at 4.00, 20 Phoenix Road, Euston, London NW1 1TA. Bring lunch to share. Voluntary contribution £10 payable at the door.

 

A DAY OF REFLECTION & ENRICHMENT FOR READERS: As you know the Vicariate for Evangelisation are organising a Diocesan-wide day of Recollection and Enrichment for Readers planned for Saturday 20^th October at The Becket Centre, Woodford Green.  The day will be led by Dr Marian Tolley of Shrewsbury Diocese (Marian has travelled throughout Britain running courses for Readers for many years; has a highly respected reputation for running work-shops in liturgical music; the training of deacons and for speaking on various topics relating to the liturgy).  It will cover the spiritual dimension of the ministry, including:  The Real Presence in the Word of God;  Relationship of the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist;  Preparation;  Technical aspects/difficulties of reading the Scriptures as Proclamation;  Pointers to reading aloud;  Using a microphone and much more.   

 

MARIAN MISSION PRE-SCHOOL. Places are still available at our pre-school for 2 to 4 year olds .15 hours of FREE NURSERY education during term time are available. Please see Flyer for more information or contact: The Sisters on: Tel: 02085187499   or Mob: 07940143545Or collect an application pack from:Marian Mission Educational and Family Support Centre1 Colchester Road Leyton, London E10 6HA.

 

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

MASS LINK URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP. Volunteers are needed for Mass Link.  The role of Mass Link is to enable sick and housebound parishioners to listen to 6pm Mass every Sunday.  Training will be provided.  Please contact Parish Office during office hours.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle.

 

THE LEGION OF MARY RETREAT.  All parishioners are invited to attend the Legion of Mary Retreat on Saturday 15^th September which will take place at this holy church.  The retreat will start from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm.  All are very welcome! For further news of how our time will be filled please see the applicable notice in the porch.  Thank you and God bless.

 

RED MISSIO BOX please drop all your boxes for emptying.  Thank you all for your contributions.  – Dolly Relopez 

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am. Everyone is invited.

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm. All welcome to join.

 

 

A BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN.

As children head back to school after summer vacation, some are excited while others probably wish summer would never end. But just as we once did, they will reconnect with friends and make new ones. They will learn and grow throughout this new school year. Childhood, though brief, is an important season in life—making powerful memories that live forever.  Parents and grandparents have a huge opportunity and responsibility to nurture the bodies, minds and spirits of our children. The Scripture teaches us that children and grandchildren are a blessing from God. In the Bible, when the mother brought her young ones to Jesus, He blessed them and explained to the disciples that they must become like children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. All God’s little ones are precious in His eyes, and we must take extra precautions to keep these little ones safe.    These are also challenging times for kids as they go back to school. With all that is happening in the world, their safety is not guaranteed. We have seen more than our share of school shootings, and with social media, bullying is taking place now more than ever. Kids face social, academic and physical pressures at school and home.  We must watch over the children in our care or in our communities with prayer. We must think of ways to help them be the best they can be and to teach them how to become loving, caring and purpose-driven adults. We must always pray for their well-being, safety and personal success. We must teach them about God, faith, caring for others and becoming stewards of our planet. This is a huge job, but we don’t have to do it alone—we have God, our churches and communities who can help us bless these children. Lord, bless our children as they return to school and teach ushow to guide themin their social and spiritual development.   – By Pablo Diaz.