LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP VINCENT NICHOLS – GROWING IN FAITH:
I write to thank you for your support for our ‘Growing in Faith’ campaign.
I am grateful to everyone in your Parish for the attention you have given to this initiative, for the work and prayer with which you are supporting it and, to many of you, for your financial contributions which have been generous indeed. Growing in Faith is vital because it focusses on our future, giving us some specific foundations for that future, both in our Parishes and throughout the Diocese of Westminster. Our faith will flourish within parishes which are sound, with ministry of Priests who are well prepared and cared for, and with the witness of practical charity to those in need. These are the foundations of faith we are seeking to strengthen through Growing in Faith. As you leave Mass today you find a newsletter giving detailed information about Growing in Faith thus far. There is so much more to be done as we are now, as a Diocese, at the half-way stage of the campaign.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2014:
This year’s course begins with the first series of meetings:
Parents on Tuesday 1st October at 8 pm in the Big Hall, children on Saturday 5th at 10 am, also in the Big Hall, and Mass for the whole family at 11.15 on Sunday 6th October.
SATURDAY CLUB:
The October Meeting is on Saturday 5th from 3 pm – 5 pm in the Big Hall.
PARISH LUNCH:
Just three tickets remain for the Parish Lunch on the 6th October. There will be no coffee morning that day.
NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
A coffee morning in aid of the North London Hospice will be held at 12, Betstyle Road on Wednesday 2nd October from 10 am – 12 noon. Do come along for a coffee and a chat and a bargain! All welcome.
COMPASS:
The Autumn issue of the Churches Together magazine is available at the back of the church.
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY - FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER:
It is a stark fact that one in eight of us will go to bed hungry tonight. CAFOD is asking you to make a place at your table to help our sisters and brothers in the world’s poorest countries to get enough nutritious food to eat. CAFOD fast day envelopes are available at the back of the Church this week and a collection will take place next Sunday, 6th October. Please give as much as you can so that hunger doesn’t remain a fact of life.
BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Club meets on Friday, October 4th at 2 pm in the Big Hall. New members always welcome.
RCIA COURSE:
If you are an adult, interested in becoming a Catholic, or in knowing more about the Catholic faith you are invited to attend our RCIA course which takes place from October to Easter. Please collect an application form from the Priests in the Sacristy today.
READERS ROTA:
New rotas are available from the paper shop today.
HERMIONE WORTH RIP:
The funeral of Hermione Worth will take place here on Wednesday 9th October.
OCTOBER TORCHLIT PROCESSION:
At the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden on Sunday 13th October at 7 pm. Come and join us at the Shrine as we celebrate Pope Francis' Act of Consecration of the World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Shrine is located at the junction of Acton Lane and Nicoll Road, NW10 9AX. The nearest station is Willesden Junction.
KOLBE’S GIFT:
There are a number of special events that have been arranged to support the performances this week of “Kolbe’s Gift” at the Leicester Square Theatre. To find out more visit www.kolbesgift.com