Weekly News

Readings for next week: Fifth Sunday of the Year, [B]

Job 7. 1-4, 6-7; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 9. 16-19, 22-23; Mark 1. 29-39

9.00am Mass: Giulia Brattesani [RIP]; 11.30am Mass: Patricia Freeguard

This page last updated 28th January 2012

TIMES OF LITURGY

SUNDAY 29th January: [4th Sunday, B] 9.00am Mass: Mary O’Connor [RIP]; 11.30am Mass: People of the Parish

MONDAY 30th January: 9.30am Mass: Mena McManus [Intention]

TUESDAY 31st January: [St. John Bosco] 9.30am Mass: Ethlyn Wilson [Intention]

WEDNESDAY 1st February:   9.30am Mass: Mary McAlinden [Intention]
   11.00am Funeral Mass: Mary Power RIP

THURSDAY 2nd February: NO SERVICE

FRIDAY 3rd February: 9.30am Mass: Cafferkey Family Intentions
       7.00pm Mass: Sean Power and Family Intentions

SATURDAY 4th February: [5th Sunday, B] 5.30pm Mass: People of the Parish; Confessions: 4.30-5.00pm

WITH SADNESS we announce the death of Mary Power. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday 1st February at 11.00am. We offer our sympathy and prayers to her family and friends.

ANNUAL MASS in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the Cathedral on Saturday 11th February 2012 at 2.00 pm. Since this year, in Lourdes, is the Year of the Rosary, Archbishop Vincent will bless all Rosaries at the end of the Mass.

CONFIRMATION 2012. The next Session for all the Candidates will be on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. The RITE OF ACCEPTANCE will take place on SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY at the 5.30pm Mass. It is important that parents and sponsors attend this Mass. Please keep the candidates and their families in your prayers.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION: Run by the Ten Ten Theatre Group. On SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY at English Martyrs [Wembley2] from 10am to 5pm.

ALTAR SERVERS: Enrolment of Servers into the Guild of St. Stephen will take place on Sunday 12th February at the 11.30am Mass.

VALENTINE’S DAY FAMILY DISCO: Sunday 12th February, from 1.00pm onwards in the Parish Hall. Bring your own food and drink. Donations for Raffle gladly appreciated. Tickets: £2.50 per child [children must be accompanied by an adult]. Tickets on sale after Mass.

FRIENDS OF PRESTON LIBRARY: Are holding a general meeting about the future of the Library on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS: Monday to Friday between 3.00pm-4.00pm in the Church. All are welcome.

ST. JOSEPH’S JUNIOR SCHOOL, WEMBLEY: The children in year 4 are currently learning about children in World War 2. On the 2nd of February at 2pm we are inviting people who were alive at this time to share their memories and a cup of tea (and cake) with the children. If you would like to join us please give the school a call on the following number; 02089023438.

FLAME: On Saturday 24 March there will be a National Catholic Youth Congress held at Wembley Arena. See noticeboard for details, or visit http://cymfed.org/congress/flame/2012/ for more information.

CAFOD is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Officer with strong IT and administration skills. Applicants should have excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience of working with volunteers desirable. For further information please log onto www.cafod.org.uk/jobs closing date 12th February.

For details of workshops and courses running at Mount Street Jesuit Centre in February 2012 please see noticeboard.

CLEANING TEAM: Next Week: Team 2

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY: The commitment of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all people.