Baptisms: Parents and Godparents are required to attend two short meetings in the Hall from 7.00pm to 7.30pm on Friday 17th and 24th of February. Baptism will take place on Sunday 26th February.
Mount Street Jesuit Centre: The Gift of Listening – Saturday 4th February 11am-4pm Mount Street Jesuit Centre114, Mount Street W1K 3AH 020-7495-1673 www.mountstreet.info So many things get in the way of our really listening: our own priorities, needs, anxieties etc. This interactive day is concerned with improving our skills when listening to ourselves, and to others, and perhaps also to God.
Rite of Election for Confirmation Candidates: Rite of Election will take place during the 6.00pm Mass on Sunday 5th February 2012.
Familiaris Consortio Celebration February 11th: Celebrating Family This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s landmark document on the role of the Christian family, Familiaris Consortio. All are invi ted to Amigo Hall, next door to St George’s Cathedral, on Saturday 11th February from 1.30-5.30pm, for a celebration to mark that event. As well as a keynote speaker, there will be workshops on marital and family spirituality, the importance of communication in marriage, passing on the faith and helping children experiencing loss. Admission with an interest in couples and family is welcome. Admission is free but booking essential: flyers with booking forms are available at the back of the church. More details: 0208 690 9310 or email marriagese@tiscali.co.uk.
Yr 6 Leavers: There will be Bacon Butties sold after the 10.30am mass on Sunday 12th February.
Life In The Spirit Seminars: ‘‘Do something special this Lent’ Come to the Life in the Spirit Seminars at Sydenham. The seminars are a “way of experiencing a strong sense of prayer and community and the power of the Holy Spirit” says Bishop Pat Lynch SScc. Wednesday 15th February to 28th March Start time: 8.00pm in the parish hall Mass in the Church 7.30pm (optional). Our Lady and St Philip Neri, 208 Sydenham Road, SE26 5SE. For further information Tel: 020 8850 1739.
Confirmation July 2012: We would like to invite Year 8-9 parents to complete the Confirmation Forms now available in the Church Porch. Please return completed forms by 26th February 2012.
Parents and Friends of St Chads School: Are holding a Lady’s Night in the Church hall on Saturday 3rd March 7.30pm - 11.30pm tickets are £10 each and include Disco/Karaoke and Curry. There will be a fully licensed bar on the night. Come along get a group of your friends together this is always a great night and very popular so don’t miss out on tickets. Contact Sam Curran for tickets.
Medjugorje Irish Centre: Grand Prize every month for a year we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word ‘pilgrim’ followed by your name and county to 53030 in Ireland and 60777 in N.I and UK or phone us and we can enter you into the draw for free. Contact us for details of our 2012 pilgrimages and €280 package deals Website: www.med-irishcentre.com N.I. and UK: 028 82241888 Ireland:048 82241888
Suggestion Box – Reminder: The Parish Council are very keen to hear your suggestions and ideas relating to all aspects of parish life. There is a suggestion box at the back of the church, where you can submit your comments. Please remember that it is important to offer potential solutions as well as raising concerns. Please help us to make this community one in which we all work together to achieve the very best for everyone. Thank you.
The new Sunday 10.30am Mass Schedule is here. For updates, please see the Services page.
Offertories: £1086.60 Thank you, Today’s Sunday’s Second Collection is for the Catholic Education Service, Second Sunday Collection (19th February) is for Cabrini Children’s Society.
Mass Cards are available from the Presbytery during office hours.
Please pray for those who have died recently and those who mourn their loss especially: Mark Kasozi, Moriamo Osinowo, Lillian Ogieva, Natalie Samuels-Sawyer, Glen Wright, Linval Samuels, Esme Rose McFarlane, Julie Carey, Coleen Coveney, Dympna Smith, Marie Louise Couzinwood, Edward Kuruppy, Patricia Onyealisi, John Gwasaze, Elizabeth Chinegwu, Fr Linus Zang, John Simons, Dennis Carvey, Angela Laval, Eunice Nolan, Remi Eminsang, James Aldis, Boniface Okafor, Brendan Doyle, Canon Cornelius Beausang, Teresa Coyne, Fr Wilfred D’Silva, Katherine Neka Odum, Grace Quayson, Fr Ernie Bonvini, Peter Nichols, Roy Campbell, Theresa McKenty, Francis Udeh, Charles Anibueze, Francis Egbujie, Fr. Anthony Pyle, John Coyne and all our deceased relatives and friends. May they rest in peace. (If you would like to include names of your deceased relatives please let us know.)
Please remember in your prayers the sick members of our Parish especially: Juliette O’Brien, Samuel Asante, Margaret Rose Brooks, Paul Antoine, Gabriel Boateng, Agatha Brown, Martina–Nwohia Otti, Matthew Robinson, Mary Crinnegan, Luis Yanez, Myles Costella, Brian Godfrey, Bertram Hyde Gomes, Mervyn D’Cruze, Oluyemisi Osiyemi, Terry Nolan, Millie Warren, Father Gabriel Luseni, Veronica Prince. (It would be greatly appreciated if the office could be notified of the recovery of those on this sick list.)
St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School: Head Teacher required for September 2012 at St Aidans’ Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3DE. Please contact the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs. Sandra Devine for further details, telephone 07711657070. The closing date for applications is 10th February.
Please note that Father William will be available (except in an emergency, when you can ring at any time) from 10.00am to 12.30pm each day, Monday to Friday except Wednesdays, if you wish to speak with them or to book a Mass. Thank you. All enquiries from now onwards should be made during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.30am-12.30pm) through the Parish Secretary. thank you.
Please bring all announcements for the Parish Bulletin by the latest Wednesday. Thank you.
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New Catholic newspaper for Southwark: 'The Pilgrim'.
Pope Benedict XVI’s pilgrimage to Assisi: Details.
National Pastoral Letter on the New Transation of the Roman Missal: Read on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. A copy can be read here.
New Missal: Press Release. Frequently Asked Questions about the introduction of the new missal.
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News Archive
A selection of old news stories is here.
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