OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL CEILI:
Tickets will be on sale in the Parish Hall after the 9.45 am, 11.15 am and 12.30 pm Masses today. The Ceili will take place on Saturday 25th February at 7.30 pm in the School Hall. Tickets can also be obtained by calling Kate Durcan on 07908 156610.
JOBS IN THE DIOCESE:
Please visit our website at http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/ where you can view all current vacancies in the Diocese.
MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS:
Bishop Paul McAleenan will celebrate a Mass for bereaved parents at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 11th March at 2.30 pm. During Mass, after the homily, parents will be invited to write the name of their deceased child on a card and the cards will be taken along with the offertory to the Sanctuary.
COMMUNION COURSE CORRECTION:
Parents are asked to note that the mobile number for Mrs Buffery on their timetable is incorrect. The number they should use is: 07514 078291. Please make a note of this. Thank you.
ST MARTHA’S SCHOOL 70th ANNIVERSARY YEAR 1947-2017:
St Martha’s School is celebrating their Seventieth Anniversary this year, and if you would join their celebrations, please visit: www.st-marthas.co.uk for details of events planned, or contact the school directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE:
You are invited to join the 7th Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Bishop John Sherrington. 31st October to 7th November. Price: Full board £1535 pp sharing; £370 single room supplement. Contact Gill at Tangney Tours 01732 886666 or Elizabeth Uwalaka Pilgrimage Administrator 020 7798 9173 for information and booking forms.
SCOUT GROUP NEWS:
At our annual census we find that our Scout Group is bigger than ever - 153 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and 33 leaders, with 81 boys and 72 girls up from 78 boys and just 3 girls in 2003! Great news for our parish, and our thanks go to the fantastic leadership team for all the hours they dedicate to the youngsters in their charge.
FAIR TRADE:
The stall is open this weekend at the usual times. If you attend the 12.30 Mass, do come in beforehand as the stall is packed away during that Mass.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 3rd June 2017 at 3 pm.
The Cardinal invites all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th (and every year above)Wedding Anniversary of Catholic Marriage in 2017. If you would like to attend please give the Parish Office the following details:
your names, wedding date, full postal address and email (telephone number if no email) – thank you.
WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR:
On Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30 pm - The Choristers of Westminster Cathedral Choir and Maitrise Notre-Dame de Paris chœur d'enfants – For tickets: www.ticketmaster.co.uk or at the Cathedral Gift Shop.
“OUR LAST STAND”:
A documentary film about the plight of Christians in Syria and Iraq, will be screened in London on 20th February. If you wish to attend, please contact Anuli on 07793 036774 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
YOUTH WORKER REQUIRED:
By the Westminster Justice and Peace Commission to promote peace and social justice concerns in schools and parishes across the diocese. Closing date Feb 21st. For details see:
http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/youth-worker--westminster-justice--peace-commission-1/