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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 all ages and backgrounds to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near you. I would like to invite you and your parish 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 all through the two days and nights until Monday 5 September at 6 am. There is no need for advance booking. The visitors are invited to come at a time suitable for them and join the queue on the Piazza for entry via the West Doors. Be advised that at peak times, especially before or after liturgies, we expect long queues. Wheelchair access will be available at all times without the need for queuing. Please see the poster on the notice board or take a flyer from the back of the Church for the timetable of the visit—and check out the website www.stbernadette.org.uk for details of the rest of the tour.
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HOLIDAY SEASON
Please keep an eye on the Newsletter for Parish Office opening days over the holidays.
Mass times continue as normal. For all those who are going away for their holiday, we wish you all a very happy and peaceful break.
PARISH CENTRE & HALL
We are planning to have the parish centre redecorated, and the kitchen repaired, during the summer break. This work will begin on Monday 1 August and may take up to four weeks. Please note that the halls will be completely out of action during this time, which will mean a suspension of all groups. We have specifically aimed to do this work during the summer holiday to cause minimal disruption to the normal programme. Thank you.
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FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel we hear how Jesus sends his seventy-two missionaries out to spread the news of the Kingdom of God. The word of Jesus is to bring peace to the people and their homes. May the Word of God always be welcomed among us, and may the peace that Jesus’s message gives also bring peace to the families, individuals and homes of our own parish! Have a blessed Sunday.
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FR DAVID WRITES
This week we welcome Fr Michael who will be with us for a couple of weeks during his summer holidays. Fr Michael will also be able help Fr Jerome and Fr Johnson while I am away. I am looking forward to celebrating the wedding of Consiglia and Daniel this Friday, after which I will leave for my break. I want to send my best wishes to all the children and families of Year 6 who are moving on from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School. Please remember: you are always part of the parish family! I wish you all a very happy summer holidays and look forward to seeing you—hopefully all refreshed!
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FR DAVID WRITES
Thank you to everyone who joined in our day of prayer for the parish last Friday. It was a lovely way to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I am also grateful to those who joined in from home and who prayed for us even if they are not able to come to church. Thank you to Fr Josh for his homily at the Mass on Friday. Finally, Bishop John Sherrington has written to say thank you for the warm welcome he received in the parish two weeks ago. He says it was a joy to celebrate the school’s anniversary and Confirmation Masses, and he sends his thanks and best wishes to all involved. He asks that we continue to pray for the Christian people in Nigeria after the recent attacks they have suffered.