Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10.30 – 12.00
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
10.30 – 11.30
17.15 – 17.30
Collections
Collections
Envelopes £1825.41
Loose £ 765.41 Total £2590.82
Many thanks
First Friday Lunches
These will start up again from February 2009
Evening Masses There will be no Tuesday or Thursday evening Masses for the foreseeable future until we have a second resident priest. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Confirmation Catechists There will be a meeting on Tuesday 13th January 2009 at 7.30pm in the Coffee Lounge.
Christian Unity Churches Together in Ruislip
A United Service is being held at St. Paul’s Church, Torrington Road on Thursday 22nd January at 7.30pm, followed by light refreshments. Everyone is very welcome to come along and join in the service.
Baptism
Parishioners who want to have their children baptised in our parish are asked to attend a Baptismal course. Parishioners are those are registered and who come regularly to the sacraments in this parish. For more information or to book a baptism, please contact Nicola in the office.
Marriage
If you are planning to get married in the first half of 2009 either here or abroad, please can you come and register with Fr. Michael. You need to give at least 6 months’ notice so that marriage preparation and all the paperwork can be completed.
Hesdin Hall Bookings 2009
Please note all hall bookings requiring a drinks licence for 2009 must be arranged through Nicola in the Presbytery and we can only have 12 licences a year
Church
of the Most
....Sacred Heart
73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN
......Tel: 01895 632739
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Johnston
Parish Administrator: Nicola Burke
Fr. Michael writes: We celebrate today the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. In the Gospel Jesus Himself receives baptism from John. Today is an opportunity to reflect on what a great gift baptism is. It is not simply a social convention or the opportunity for a party. It transforms the person baptised at the deepest level. Their life is touched by Christ, they can never be the same again. They begin their journey with Christ and as a member of His Church. Baptism is the most important gift we can give a child and helping them to grow in the experience of practising the faith in the parish community. That responsibility is a great responsibility but God is there to help us in that journey.
Welcome
Today we welcome Fr. Casimir Szalaj, SVD who hails from Poland and is looking after the Parish while I am away, and Fr. Stephen Mere, SVD, who will help with Masses today.
White Flower Appeal
This weekend 10th/11th January, SPUC, the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child will be holding its annual White Flower Appeal in the retiring collection at the end of all Masses. Please give generously to support their work to uphold the sanctity of human life.
First Communion Parents
The next talk for all First Communion parents will take place on Monday 19th January, 2009 at 8.00pm in Hesdin Hall.
Finance & Properties Meeting
The next Finance and Properties Meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th January 2009 at the Presbytery.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Monday 26th January 2009 at 7.45pm in the Warrender Room.
Date for Your Diary
The next Jubilee Trust Fundraising Event will be a Valentine Supper Evening on 14th February 2009. Tickets are now available from Martyn Luscombe or Ann-Maria Loughman, Price £15.00.
Grateful Thanks
The husband and daughter of the late Mary Dowling would like to thank Fr. Michael and all who attended her funeral, sent mass cards, cards of sympathy and flowers. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.
Have you ever considered becoming a Priest?
Serious about applying or simply toying with the idea? Have questions to ask and want to find out more? If so, you’re welcome to come to St. Paul the Apostle Church, Bradley Road, Wood Green, N22 on Tuesday 3rd February from 7.30pm-9.00pm for a cup of tea, a tour of the Church, and some prayer. There will be a chance to meet others considering the possibility of priesthood, as well as two or three priests who will talk a little about their own experience of priesthood, and about what is involved in becoming a priest. Please contact one of the following priests so we have an idea of numbers attending, Fr. John or Canon Michael (St Paul’s) on 020 8888 2390, Fr. Philip (St. Monica’s, Palmers Green) on 020 8886 9568 or Fr. Chris (Vocations Director) on 020 7798 9083 or e-mail www.rcdow.org.uk/vocations
Volunteering with Young People CAFOD is looking for volunteers to inspire children and young people to explore global justice issues, their faith and how they can act to make the world a fairer place. We urgently need volunteers to give presentations and lead workshops either in schools or parish confirmation groups in the Westminster Diocese. If you are interested please contact CAFOD Westminster for an application form and to book a place on our 31st January Understanding CAFOD induction day by calling 020 8449 6970 or e-mailing westminster@cafod.org.uk
Westminster Year Books 2009
These are available from the Repository priced at £4.00 each. They are a useful source of information on our Diocese, its parishes and priests
Mass Intentions for the Week 10th - 18th January 2009
Saturday 10th January 10.00 Bryan & Helen Hickey
18.00 Thomas James Flynn, R.I.P
Sunday 11th January 8.30 For You, the People Baptism of the Lord 10.00 Arthur Bonnar, R.I.P 11.30 Mary Dowling, R.I.P (Sung/English) --- -18.00 John Conway, R.I.P
Monday 12th January 10.00 Alex Rogers, R.I.P
Tuesday 13th January 10.00 Kevin Skinner, R.I.P
Wednesday 14th January 10.00 Rachel Berend, R.I.P
Thursday 15th January 10.00 Peter Barrett, R.I.P
Friday 16th January 10.00 Mark O’Dea
Saturday 17th January 10.00 Christine Hickey St. Anthony 18.00 John Bradley, R.I.P
Sunday 18th January 8.30 For You, the People 2nd Sunday in Ordinary 10.00 Dorothy Parenti, R.I.P (Folk) Time 11.30 Edward & Michael Murchan, R.I.P (Sung / English) 18.00 Grace & Leonard Longhurst
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND:
Carmel Galanty, Mary Maloney, Doreen Jones, Peter Flaherty, Dolores Osborne,
Christopher Redmond, Rose Pick, Lily Fehin, Edna Winwright, Eugene Barrett,
Trevor Denham, Mary Worley, Ann Holland, Caroline Titley, Mike Rumsey, Joan
Hendricks, Sean O’Donnell, Baby Luca Vassallo, Kittie McCashen, Dorothy Rushbrooke,
Claire Wilson, Nancy Brosnan and Albert Shaw.
AND FOR THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARY OCCURS ABOUT THIS TIME:
Margaret Rafferty, Margaret Arthur, Frederick Bower, Christina Bergin, John Cremin, John
Conway, Arthur Bonnar, Andrew O’Leary, James McHugh, Mary Flynn, Anna Mulholland,
John Falconer, Marie-Louise Scott, Patrick Lyons, Kevin Skinner, Mary (Kit) Kala, Cecilia Hill, Francis Brown, Kathleen Dale, Mary McDonald, Ronan Zybert, Winifred Clark, Peter Balfour, Francis Vance, Alice Beatty, Margaret Lynam, Sheila Hennessy, Michael Quinn, James Banns,
Kieran Egan, Louiza Papachristodoulou, Mark O’Dea, Lucie Gunter, Annie Murphy, Patrick Fitzgerald, Charles Duffy and Romah Brown
