3rd Sunday of Easter 14.04.2024
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sun 14th Apr
8.30am People of the Parish
10am Edward Doran Snr, anniversary
12noon Pat Grealish, intentions
Mon 15th Apr Easter Feria
10am Helen Donnelly, intentions
Tues 16th Apr Easter Feria
10am Bridget Corcoran, RIP
Weds 17th Apr NO MASS
Thurs 18th Apr Easter Feria
10am Jim Dolan, RIP
Fri 19th Apr St Alphege, Bishop and Martyr
10 am Father Billy Leenane, RIP
Sat 20th Apr Fourth Sunday of Easter
5 pm Venetia Harris, RIP
Saturday 10 am – 11am; 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition
Your Prayers:
Let us keep in our prayers: Agnes Dei, Margaret Ryan, King Charles III, the Princess of Wales and all those suffering from Cancer, Michael O’Boy, Christina Cahill, Eric Nicholas Darwent, Therese Kemp, Bina, Noel, Jose Luis Pérez, Alice, Karina McKiernan, Jonathan Heller and Izabela Lissowska – all unwell at this time.
We also pray for: Noel Ohero, Kwok Chui Tsui, Yuen Kuen Tsui, Bill McCleary, Fr Michael Daly, Rodolfo Icban, Marjorie Reid, Luis Goncalves, Sean Duffy, Iride Villa, John O Shea, Raffaella Di Trolio, Mercedes Bahillo, Amber Wood, Eileen Sweeney and Arcangela Moretto whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
Offertory Collections
The offertory collection for the week ending 31st March was £2,504.85. and for the week ending 7th April was £598.72. Contactless offertory collection for week ending 31st March was £365.76 and for week ending 7th April was £67.84.
Many many thanks for your generosity.
Good Friday Collection for the Holy Places
On Good Friday the “Holy Places in the Holy Land appeal” raised £720.08. Many thanks. Your generosity will help support Christian communities caught up in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Offertory Envelopes
The offertory envelopes for the year commencing 7th April 2024 are now available for collection in the church porch. Please note: as from 7th April 2024, please do not use last year’s envelopes. Should you require a box of envelopes, please see Marie Gilgan after the Sunday Masses. Many thanks.
First Holy Communion Families:
There will be a parents meeting in the small hall on Monday 15th April at 7:30pm. Children’s classes will resume at 3:50pm on Tuesday 16th April.
Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee will meet in the presbytery on Tuesday 16th April at 7:30pm.
Confirmation Classes:
Confirmation Classes will resume at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th April in the small hall.
St Mary’s SVP Social evening Saturday 27th April at 6pm
The SVP are hosting a social evening to help to raise funds for its activities helping individuals and families in need. A hot home-made supper [meat and vegetarian options available with prior booking] will be served at 6pm followed by “Quartet” a wonderful film starring amongst others Maggie Smith and Dustin Hoffman. Tickets will be sold before and after the weekend masses after Easter on April 6th 7th , 13th 14th and 20th and 21st by SVP members Michael, Fintan, Joan, Nicola and Jean Price £15 per person includes supper, soft drinks and ice creams. Bring your own alcohol.
Podcast: Where there's a Will there's a way
The latest podcast from the “Centre for the Art of Dying Well” looks at some of those key practicalities when it comes to end of life planning. Author and lawyer Matthew Hutton shares his wisdom on topics such as the importance of having a Will, setting up lasting powers of attorney, the emotional and philosophical dimensions of confronting mortality, leaving a legacy, and finding meaning in the face of death. Just google “Centre for the Art of Dying Well” to find this very helpful website and podcast.
Parish Council:
The Parish Council will meet in the presbytery at 4pm on Sunday 14th April.
West End Clergy gravely concerned over Bill which would criminalise some rough sleepers
Clergy from the main churches in London's West End have written an Open Letter to local MPs Nickie Aiken and Sir Keir Starmer, to express their serious concerns over changes proposed in the Criminal Justice Bill, which would criminalise many people sleeping on the streets of their parishes. The full text of their letter can be found by clicking on the QR code below;
If you are also concerned please write to our local MP – Mike Freer – to add your support in opposition to the proposed legislation.
The Men’s Group:
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday 4th May at 9am in the presbytery. Please bring something for breakfast to share. All parish men are welcome.
St Mary’s Pilgrimage to Assisi
Fr Peter and parishioners will leave for Assisi on Wednesday 24th April. If you would like him to take a petition of prayer please write names or intentions and put in an envelope titled “Assisi” and post through the presbytery letterbox before Tuesday 23rd April.
Priests’ Training Fund – Second Collection
Next Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, the day we pray for priests and for vocations to the priesthood. The annual collection for the Priest Training Fund will take place next weekend. This fund pays for the priestly formation of men for the Catholic priesthood. There are currently 49 men studying at Allen Hall seminary, 13 of whom are from our own Diocese. We also have one seminarian in Valladolid and one at the Beda, presently on pastoral placement in Ruislip. There are also two on a propaedeutic year at Redemptoris Mater. Last year 3 deacons were ordained for Westminster Diocese. The Priest Training Fund also supports the ongoing enrichment and formation of our ordained priests. Your generous donation helps ensure we can support these men who are called to be like Christ the Good Shepherd. Donation envelopes are available in the back of the church. Please take one home, read the information and bring it back next weekend with your donation. Please continue to pray for vocations and for our priests. You can use the QR code to make your donation online or visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations. Thank you for your generosity.