FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome back to parishioners who have been away—I hope everyone has enjoyed a good summer whether at home or away. Congratulations to our young people who have received their exam results over the last few weeks. We have been praying for you all. We send best wishes to everyone for the end of the summer break and the day ahead.
PARISH OFFICE
Please note that the office is open this week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
MASS TIMES
Please note there will be one Mass only on Bank Holiday Monday at 10am.
FRANK HOWARD RIP
Frank’s Requiem is on Tuesday, 30th August at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
FRANK McCORMACK RIP
Frank’s Requiem is on Thursday 1st September at 10am. May he rest in peace.
PARISH CENTRE
The work in the parish centre has progressed well but we have encountered one or two unforeseen delays. We were hoping to reopen on 1 September. This may well be possible but it may take a day or two for things to be properly restored. Come what may, the AA group will meet on Thursday evening, and Memory Lane on Friday morning. Otherwise, please bear with us. Thank you for your patience!
ARCHBISHOP ROCHE
Congratulations to Archbishop Arthur Roche, the prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship in Rome who was made a Cardinal by Pope Francis yesterday. Bishop Roche, from Leeds, was Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster from 2001-2002, and then Bishop in Leeds 2002-2012.
BERNADETTE CLUB
Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be able to have our September meeting as hoped. The next meeting of the Bernadette club will be at 2 pm on Thursday 6 October. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
Please pass this news to any members you know.
SCHOOL FORMS
Dates and time for signing secondary school forms will be published in the newsletter in due course. Please look out for this information.
THE RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE—WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
For the first time in history the relics of St Bernadette will be touring England. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes. You are invited to visit Westminster Cathedral for this special event on the weekend of 3-5 September. The veneration of the relics will start on Saturday 3 September at 1 pm and will last until Monday 5 September at 6 am. There is no need for advance booking. Visitors are invited to come at a time suitable for them and join the queue on the piazza for entry via the west door. Be advised that at peak times, especially before or after liturgies, we expect long queues. Please visit the special website: www.stbernadette.org.uk
EMPOWERING VULNERABLE CHILDREN (EVC) UGANDA - 3/4 SEPTEMBER
EVC works to provide a future through education to some of the poorest children in the world. Judi Fawcett, the Founder and Ted her husband, will speak briefly at all Masses that weekend. For further information about their work please look at their website at Home | EVC Uganda
FOOD BANK
We continue to collect non perishable food for the foodbank. We especially need pasta, rice, tins & toiletries. All items can be left in the blue box at the back of church.
RETROUVAILLE: A PROGRAMME FOR COUPLES STRUGGLING IN THEIR MARRIAGES
Retrouvaille is a programme to support couples who have difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for the next programme commencing with a Virtual weekend on 13 - 16 October 2022 or a Face to Face weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 24 - 26 February 2023, call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
ST JOSEPH’S HOSPICE, HACKNEY
Help raise funds for St Joseph’s—do a sponsored walk, take part in a raffle or buy a ceramic flower in memory of a loved one. See the posters, or visit www.stjh.org.uk for more information.