SUNDAY 10th March 4th Sunday of Lent "Mothering Sunday" |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy - Sean Keane (RIP) Sung Mass and Children's Liturgy - The deceased members of the Karakulko and Wrotni families Refreshments in the Church Hall after the morning Mass - all are welcome Mass - Pro Populo |
MONDAY 11th March Lenten Feria |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Kay Nagle (in sickness) The Over 60's Club - Church Hall "Walk With Me" programme in the church hall Baptism Preparation - church hall |
TUESDAY 12th March Lenten Feria |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass for the Election of a Pope - Fr Gabriel Mary (RIP) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - the Conclave Hillingdon Deanery Meeting - church hall Central Council Meeting - Guild of St Stephen Fr Dennis to attend |
WEDNESDAY 13th March Lenten Feria |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Eileen O'Sullivan's intentions Parish Finance Committee Meeting - presbytery Fr Dennis at Westminster Diocesan Tribunal |
THURSDAY 14th March Lenten Feria |
9.00 am ff |
Trustees Meeting - Orione Care Homes - Fr Dennis to attend Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart, Ruislip Manor |
FRIDAY 15th March Lenten Feria |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Nellie O'Sullivan's intentions Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament The Stations of the Cross |
SATURDAY 16th March Lenten Feria |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning 1st Holy Communion Classes in the church hall Morning Prayer Mass - Greta Muray (RIP) Interment of Ashes - Eileen Downey (RIP) Exposition and Benediction |
SUNDAY 17th March 5th Sunday of Lent Passiontide begins |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy - Michael O'Sullivan (RIP) Parish Social Gathering after Mass in the church hall Sung Mass and Children's Liturgy - Edward Murphy (RIP) Refreshments in the Church Hall after the morning Mass - all are welcome Said Mass - Pro Populo |
My Dear Friends,
On Tuesday morning the Cardinal electors will go into solemn conclave and the hours of "waiting for white smoke" will begin! So that we may join our prayers with theirs, our morning Mass will be for "the Election of a New Pope." At the end of Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed until 11am, so that we may spend time with our Lord asking for God's gracious guidance on those taking this momentous decision.
Once again there will be the opportunity for us to remember our loved ones at the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday, through our "Lilies of Remembrance". Please write the name of the people you wish to be remembered on the slips of paper provided. Please also take an envelope for your donation, and return it to the presbytery as soon as possible.
An important element of Lent is repentance ~ saying we are sorry to God. Sadly this is often neglected, but to pretend that we are ready for Easter, without having put things right with God, is simply to be unprepared! I do hope we will all avail ourselves of this Sacrament in our run up to Easter.
God Bless.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next baptism preparation class is at 8pm Monday 11th March. If you hope to attend, please contact Gillian at the Presbytery to book as these classes are by appointment only.
WALK WITH ME PROGRAMME
Are you able to spare a couple of hours on a Monday evening to help with this important task? We are looking for adults to assist children who are not attending catholic schools to receive a better knowledge of the Catholic faith. Please speak to Fr. Dennis if you are able to help out with this wonderful work.
ST SWITHUN WELLS - ADMISSIONS
If you have a child born between 1st Sept 2009 and 31st Aug 2010 application forms are available from the school office or you can download the application form from the website. Closing date for completed application forms is Wed 24th April 2013 12 noon and the outcome will be advised to you on Tuesday 7th May 2013.
PLANNED GIVING
New envelopes are available. Please be sure to collect yours from the Porch at your earliest convenience.
LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION
Envelopes £1142.02
Loose Plate £393.08
Total £1537.10
DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!