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[last week's newsletter: 28 June]
SUNDAY 5 JULY, 2009
14th SUNDAY – YEAR B
ENTRY : Within your temple, we ponder your loving kindness, O God. As your name, so also your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with justice.
RESPONSE : Our eyes are on the Lord till he show us his mercy.
GOSPEL Alleluia, alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived
ACCLAMATION : among us; to all who did accept him he gave power to become children of God. Alleluia.
ACCLAMATION : When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
COMMUNION : Come to me, all you that labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
TODAY’S MASSES
6.30pm (Sat) Fr. Ashworth E:355 O:365 C:938 5.00 pm Fr. Gallagher
8.15am Fr. McMillan 8.00 pm Fr. McMillan
9.45am Fr. Ashworth
11.15am Fr. Porter
Mass setting: Missa quarti toni Vittoria
Off. motet: Exaltabo te Lassus
Comm. motet: O sacrum convivium Bernabei
12.45pm Fr. Duffy E:970 O: 972 R: 887
SACRED HEART MASS CENTRE: 8.15 a.m. Confessions
8.30 a.m. MASS Fr. Duffy
EXPOSITION: 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Those who have died: Stephen Lopeman, Gordon Young and Sr Christina, SSA
Also those whose anniversaries occur about this time: Dermot Devlin, Patricia Harris, Ludwik Pieronczyk, Elizabeth Smith, Elisea Prindyn, Peter Ashworth, George Zandona and Murray Cowell.
The sick : Babs Allen, Maureen Babbs, Lesley Baily, Irene Barnett, Frances Barden, Angela Laxton, John Bolster, Peggy Brech, Ashlea Brett, Christopher Brown, Grace Lordna Brown, Betty Casey, Jean Cooper, Mary Cordner, Daniel Cort, Paul and Elvira D’Aloisio, Jenny Dancaster, Maureen Deeney, Diane de Souza, Oonagh Devine, Eileen Dolan, Hetty Downs, Lily Duffy, Dorothy Eng, Teresa Escalona, Joan and Robert Everson, Mrs Folan, John Foley, Anna Ferullo, Catherine Gapp, Doreen Gearing, Geoffrey Gibbons, Clara Gooden, Celia Gorham, Frank Greco, Emma Harvey, Betty Heard, Jean Hook, Michael Hoskins, Carmen Hualde, Edward Huggett, Marisha Jarosz, Gemma Kelly, Rose Kelly, Paul Kenny, Jean Kirton, Katy Lees (Tansey), Elizabeth Lewis, Anne Lofthouse, Lindsay Lucas, Michael Hills, Rosanna Morgan, Kevin Murphy, Maureen Murphy, Michael Napolitano, Helen O’Keeffe, Valery Odin, Arul Peters, Moira Pearson, Jose Olimpio & Madalena Pinto, Maria Prescott, Luigi Rossi, Stephen Rossi, Jan Rowland, Fahmi Sammak, Matthew Saxon, Sebastian Selo, Joan Sharling, Sr Barbara, Sr Sheila, Linda Strain, James Stewart, Shaiste Teyebeli, Ella Thomas, Brian Wallis, Winnie Warriman, Sue Winters and Wendy Yates.
(Please notify the bookshop when names can be removed from the prayer list)
PREPARING SUNDAY READINGS : 15th Sunday – Year B
Amos 7:12-15 Psalm 84
Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13
FEAST DAYS:Mon:Feria;Tues:Feria; Weds:Feria; Thurs:Feria; Fri:Feria; Sat:St Benedict.
WE WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO THE PARISH or are visiting us. Please do introduce yourself to one of the parish team at the end of Mass.
BAPTISM : for information on baptisms please phone Louise Cooper on 8543 5501, 07872665947 or by e-mail at louise
ginghamhearts [dot] plus [dot] com
THE WIMBLEDON MARRIAGE CARE CENTRE. For appointments ring 0800 389 3801.
CATHOLIC AND LOST TOUCH? WANTING TO GET IN TOUCH AGAIN? ‘LANDINGS’ MAY BE FOR YOU. You’ll find a leaflet at the back of the church giving you more details. Please take one and think about it. The next course begins on 29th September and run for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. Any questions contact Sr Dorothy on 020 8946 0305 or dorothyperrottaol [dot] com
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Journey in Faith (R.C.I.A.).
Any adults, baptised or unbaptised, who are considering becoming Catholics are welcome to speak to Fr McMillan or ring the presbytery (8946 0305). Our weekly meetings are held in the presbytery on Mondays from 8 – 9 p.m. Sessions resume on 14th September.
THE FINAL NEWSLETTER BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK will be on Sunday 19 July. Any items for this newsletter must be received by Monday 13th July. The newsletter will resume on Sunday 30th August. Items for that newsletter must be received by Tuesday 25th August.
SCHOOL FORMS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK.
THIS WEEK
TODAY (Sunday): 5 JULY: INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR. This event will begin after the 8.15 a.m. Mass. Please come along and support this fair. Many thanks to all those who have provided the food, etc and for all those who have helped.
SUNDAY 5 JULY: L’ARCHE will be selling their products outside church after all Masses.
FRIDAY 10 JULY: SINGLE PERSONS SOCIAL EVENING 8 p.m. in the Parish Lounge. For full details contact Antoinette on 8715 7113
FUTURE EVENTS
SUNDAY 12 JULY: MANNA SOCIETY COLLECTION. The Society operates near London Bridge providing hot meals and other necessities to homeless and destitute people. Donations of dried and canned food (soup, sugar, etc.), toiletries and men’s clothing are always welcome.
SUNDAY 12 JULY: SEB PICNIC in Cannizaro Park from midday. Full details from Louise on 8543 5501.
SUNDAY 12 JULY: EVERY MONTH ON THE 2nd SUNDAY, YOUNG ADULTS (18-30) are invited to celebrate Mass together at 7pm in the Youth Room. This is an ordinary Sunday Mass, but one for young adults of the parish to gather together. This is followed by a drink in the Swan, so people can socialize and get to know other young adults from the parish.
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY: JULY WOMBLE from Hyde Park to Kensignton Gardens. Meet at 9.30 a.m. Wimbledon Station foyer. All are welcome.
THURSDAY 16 JULY: CHICAGO BRIDGE DRIVE for parishioners and friends. 8 p.m. Lounge. Please make an effort to come.
SATURDAY 18 JULY: ORGAN RECITAL BY ROBERT RATHBONE – to include a presentation of the organ restoration proposals and Reubke’s monumental Sonata on the 94th Psalm. In aid of the Organ Appeal.
7 – 9 AUGUST: ‘EXPLAINING THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN THE MODERN WORLD’ A weekend for young Catholic adults at the Oratory School, Reading. Check out the website www.evangelium.co.uk or call 07526 908741or contact James, our Youth Minister
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST: GOANS & THE WIDER COMMUNITY are invited to celebrate World Goa Day at the Friars, Aylesford, ME20 7BX. Open air Mass at 11.30 a.m, followed by picnic in the grounds. Contact Lara on 07792 446 486 (lara [dot] pereirabtinternet [dot] com) or Fiona on 07796 238 009 (fiona [dot] loboblueyonder [dot] co [dot] uk) for more details.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER: MESSIAH in the Mozart orchestration. Full details to follow. In aid of the Organ Appeal.
THE PARISH SOCIAL CLUB SUMMER PARTY & RAFFLE raised £1,400 towards the Capital Appeal Fund. Thanks to all who supported the event and to those who helped to make the evening such a success.
BIBLE READING every Tuesday 11 a.m. and Wednesday 8 p.m. All welcome. Phone Bridget on 8946 7317.
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNITY meets every other Monday evening to pray, reflect and share. For further details please contact Myra on 8879 3100.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING COURSES for lay people, clergy and religious will take place in July 10-12 and October 30 – November 1 at Aylesford Friary. Full details are available from 01303 870 248.
LECTIO DIVINA (the group which formerly met at Marie Reparatrice) will meet at 4 Lauriston Road (Flat 1) every Friday 10.45 a.m. (after 10 a.m. Mass). All welcome – bring a Sunday Missal. Contact Roberta (8947 9375).
MYRRH EDUCATION & TRAINING (Brixton, Peckham & Walworth) has a vacancy for a Director/foundation governor. Further information from Anita Faherty, Clerk to the Board (8772 6062) or e-mail: a [dot] fahertymyrrh [dot] ac [dot] uk
CAFOD Southwark is looking for volunteers to speak in schools of the Archdiocese about CAFOD’s development and humanitarian work. Please contact Jim or Christine on 01322 294 924 or e-mail southwarkcafod [dot] org [dot] uk for full details.
COLOMA CONVENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL 140th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The school is planning celebrations during the 09/10 academic year. We are keen to contact former pupils, staff, parents, etc. To be kept fully informed of events and news, please follow the anniversary link on the website www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk or call Vicky on 8654 6228 (ext. 295) or e-mail anniversarycoloma [dot] croydon [dot] sch [dot] uk
CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single practising Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email infocatholicsingles [dot] org [dot] uk
RETREATS AT THE SEASIDE at the Jesuit retreat-house at Boscombe in Bournemouth. Full details from Fr Michael Barrow SJ, Owen House, 9 Harvey Road, Boscombe, GH5 2AD (07767 428 429) or e-mail michaelajbarrowyahoo [dot] co [dot] uk See leaflets at back of church.
TOILET FACILITIES Parishioners are reminded that the toilet in the Sacristy is for the use of the clergy. Members of the congregation should use the toilet in the porch. Children should be supervised by their parents.
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ORGANISING AN EVENT FOR THE PARISH APPEAL please contact Louise Cooper (by e-mail: louiseginghamhearts [dot] plus [dot] com or phone 020 8543 5501 or mob: 07872 665 947.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOS. If you haven’t collected your order, these are available in the bookshop now
NEXT WEEKEND there will be a special collection for the Apostleship of the Sea. AOS is an independent charity which relies on voluntary contributions to provide pastoral outreach to over one million seafarers each year. Gift Aid envelopes will be available.