33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 17.11.2024
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sun 17th Nov
8.30am Holy Souls
10am Marie Bloom, RIP
12noon Donato Merola, RIP
Mon 18th Nov Feria
10am Molly Donnelly, anniversary
Tues 19th Nov Feria
10am Michael McCarthy, RIP
Weds 20th Nov
10am NO MASS
Thurs 21st NovThe Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10am Holy Souls
Fri 22nd Nov Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
10am People of the Parish
Sat 23rd NovOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
5pm Maria Mayonne, anniversary
Saturday 10 am to 11 am and 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition
ST MARY’S CHRISTMAS FAIR – Sunday 1 Dec, 11am to 2pm
Huge thanks to those who remembered to bring donations and to those who have signed up to volunteer. Please help us to make it a success as there is now only ONE LAST CHANCE to bring donations for our fair.
We particularly need bottles; chocolate and home-bakes:
Please take home a flyer and stick on your fridge as a reminder of what to donate. Thank you.
This week we are also continuing to appealing for new/nearly new pet accessories and more empty baskets to fill hampers.
Help us spread the word about our fair by putting up a poster in your front window and posting posters through your neighbour’s letterboxes. Posters are at the back of the church.
NEXT PLANNING MEETING is today after the 10am mass in the blue hall. All are welcome. 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; 3rdprize £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!
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, Helen Murphy and Danny Pasumala whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
Week ending 10th November: The Offertory Collection was £600.19. Contactless for week ending 10thNovember was £105.21. October 2024 – Standing Orders: £3.244.00. Online Donations: £120.00 and Stripe Donations: £34.55. Many thanks for your generosity.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR – COLLECTION
The recent collection for the Little Sisters of The Poor raised £891.98 – a heartfelt thank you for your generosity.
THE BETHLEHEM NATIVITY GROUP – THANK YOU MESSAGE
Nicholas Khader from TBNG says: Christian greetings and the Peace of our Lord be with you always. We would love to thank you by allowing our group to come to your church and sell the olive wood religious articles, the result of which was very beneficial and rewarding for our needy Christian families and which raised £2182.00 + 50 Euros.
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.
WEEKDAY MASS IN THE PRESBTERY MEETING ROOM
With the likelihood of a cold snap, the 10am weekday Mass may move into the meeting room attached to the presbytery. Fr Peter will need some volunteers to re-arrange the meeting room after Sunday’s 10am Mass.
MESSAGE FROM FR PETER:
Lately I have been feeling tired and had to take a few extra days leave last week. Doctors have told me to “step back” a little and “rest up”. So, I will defer a recruitment of Eucharistic Ministers and the reintroduction of the Precious Blood at Mass until I am “fighting fit”. You may also see a little more of “supply priests” over the next few weeks. I am a very impatient “lounger” so please keep me in your prayers.
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS – SECOND COLLECTION:
Today’s second collection is for the Sick & Retired Priests’ Fund. Please give generously and help ensure our sick and older priests are financially supported, having given us a lifetime of dedicated service. They have baptised us, welcomed us into the church, and offered comfort and prayer at times of sorrow. Now we have a chance to give back and ensure they have peace of mind during their senior years, when they may be facing failing health and declining mobility.
Please give generously using the envelopes in the church. You can make a one-off donation or 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. Many thanks.
ST MARY’S SAFEGUARDING MEETING:
You are invited to a Parish Safeguarding meeting on Monday at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. This is a chance for you to ask questions and meet Eimir Read the Parish Safeguarding Representative
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
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