32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10.11.2024
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sun 10th Nov
8.30am Sister Mary Mitchell
10am People of the Parish
12 noon Mr and Mrs Wudu, RIP
Mon 11th Nov Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
10am Agnes Day, RIP
Tues 12th Nov Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
10am Holy Souls
Weds 13th Nov
10am NO MASS
Thurs 14th Nov Feria
10am Thomas Lodge, RIP
Fri 15th Nov Feria
10am Holy Souls
Sat 16th Nov 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Teresa McGovern, anniversary
Saturday 10 am to 11 am and 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition
YOUR PRAYERS:
Let us keep in our prayers: David Ryan, James McCormack, Margaret Ryan, Michael O’Boy, Christina Cahill, Eric Nicholas Darwent, Therese Kemp, Jose Luis Pérez, Karina McKiernan, Jonathan Heller and Izabela Lissowska – all unwell at this time. We also pray for: Gerry Stenson, Kwok Chui Tsui, Yuen Kuen Tsui, Rodolfo Icban, Luis Goncalves, Sean Duffy, John O Shea, Raffaella Di Trolio, Mercedes Bahillo, Eileen Sweeney, Arcangela Moretto, Gino Tomei, Lucia Josephine Rayappu, Rose McGrory, Patrick Jean Noel Louis-Auguste, Eddie Maher, Anne Gorman, Agnes Day, Jose Barreto, Peter Krausher, Phyllis Conroy, Michael McLoughlin, Renza Mortali, Piera Tomei, Robert Quiambao Tolentino, Baby Alpha Budhdeo and Helen Murphy whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
Week ending 3rd November: The Offertory Collection was £736.46. Contactless for October 2024 was £51.13. Contactless for week ending 3rd November was £108.13. Many thanks for your generosity.
ST MARY’S SAFEGUARDING MEETING:
You are invited to a Parish Safeguarding meeting on Monday 18th November at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. This is a chance for you to ask questions and meet Eimir Read the Parish Safeguarding Representative.
POSSIBLE CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Fr Peter will organise a Confirmation course for any young adults in year 9 at secondary school. For entrance onto the Confirmation programme they must regularly attend a weekend Mass at St Mary’s. The course needs a cohort of at least 12. Please see or contact Fr Peter if you are interested.
NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
Blank forms are available at the back of the church for you to complete with the names of loved ones who have died. Put your list of loved ones into the brown envelope (also at the back of the church) and return either into the Holy Souls box (at the back of the church) or through the presbytery letterbox. The names of all our loved ones will be present on the sanctuary during this special month. The Annual Mass at St Pancras Cemetery will be held on Tuesday 19th November at 2 pm.
ST MARY’S YOUTH……
The fun’s not over—next up is a popcorn and pizza movie evening on Sunday 17th November beginning at 3pm in the small hall and finishing by 5:30pm. We are going to watch either “Big Fish” directed by Tim Burton and suitable for children aged 12 and older or “October Sky” also a 12 cert which is about a young man inspired to build rockets! Just write your child’s name on the sign-up sheet at the back of the Church.
NIÑA ESMERALDA
Fr Peter writes “Welcome to Nina, who has replaced Holly as the Catechetical Co-ordinator for St Mary’s. I will disclose Nina’s email address once it has been arranged.”
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS – SECOND COLLECTION
The second collection next week will be for the sick and retired priests of our Diocese. Most priests offer their resignation at 75, but many continue to serve in our schools, hospitals, hospices and parishes. Last year the Diocese of Westminster provided care to 72 retired priests at a cost of £976,000. Caring for our brother priests in their senior years, or at a time of illness, is a fundamental part of the mission of our diocese. By supporting the Sick and Retired Priests’ Fund, you can help cover essential costs and give them peace of mind that in the event of an emergency, their needs will be met. You will find a donation envelope at the back of the church today. Please take one home and bring it back next weekend with your donation. You can make a one-off donation or set up a regular donation and become a Patron by completing section 4 on the envelope form. You can also donate online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations - the envelopes and posters feature a ‘QR’ Code’ that you can scan with a phone camera to give online. If so, please take a leaflet home today. And please continue to pray for the wellbeing of all our clergy: active, retired and ill. Thank you.
IS FATHER CHRISTMAS COMING TO THE CHRISTMAS FETE?
Find out at next Sunday’s 10am Mass
IS THE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL ABOUT COMPASSION, GIVING CHOICE AND DIGNITY?
Calling All People of Faith and those of None – Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3-5pm
Farm Street Church, 114 Mount Street, W1K 3AH
Come and hear from experts in the field who have serious concerns about a possible change in the law:
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL: Multi gold medal winning Paralympic athlete and advocate for disability rights
Dr Matthew Doré: Consultant Palliative Care Physician
Professor Julian Hughes: Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist
Professor David Jones: Professor of Bioethics
Panel Discussion including Questions and Answers.
Do not miss this unique event! You've heard from the media, come and listen to specialists who speak from experience and knowledge.
Livestreaming available by visiting www.farmstreet.org.uk/livestream
It's free to attend but Eventbrite registration is essential via link below: -
ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS FAIR – Sunday 1 December
ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS FAIR – Sunday 1 Dec, 11am to 2pm
Come join the festive fun. Something for everyone – carol singing, hot food and beverages. Lots of stalls - home-bakes; tombola’s; hampers; advent calendars; face painting; cookie decoration; glitter tattoos; books; pet accessories; jewellery and much more. We might even have secured a visit from Fr Christmas…..we will find out next weekend.
We now particularly need bottles and chocolate for the Tombola; home-bakes; and prizes for the raffle.
This week we are also appealing for bottles, new/nearly new pet accessories and more empty baskets to fill hampers.
If you can help us there are sign-up sheets at the church entrance.
CALLING ALL CAROL SINGERS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS FAIR
Please join Raïssa on Sunday 24 November after the 10am mass in the church for our Christmas carol singing rehearsal.
RAFFLE TICKETS
Please look out for raffle ticket sellers after Mass. 1st prize £200; 2nd prize £100; 3rd prize £75 and many other prizes. A book of 5 tickets cost £5.
Please take-home raffle tickets to sell to family and friends. Tickets are at the church entrance and don’t forget to complete the ticket register. Please return completed stubs and cash to the sacristy.
For raffle prize donations please see Fr Peter or email: Helensarahdoran@gmail.com
The person who sells the most Raffle Tickets will be awarded two theatre vouchers for a London show!
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