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Dear Friends, I hope you read this newsletter every week because a lot of thought, expense and work goes into producing it. Of course YOU do, you are reading it now. But what I hope is that all of our parishioners are reading it- especially at the moment, the sec- ond page; because on this page different parishioners are sharing their Faith with the rest of us, how they came to faith or came back to it, and why. It makes fasci- nating reading. People’s accounts are honest and open and reflect their struggles with life and faith and Grace at work in their lives. If you haven’t been reading page two, have a look now. Just turn over the page. Indeed why not write your own ex- perience. About 400-450 words. Most people start by saying their story is very ordi- nary but when they start writing they, and we their readers, discover, no, it is unique. It is the story of God at work in our lives. We keep each account anonymous as that gives people more leeway to be frank. Have a go. We asked for people to put forward their names for election to the parish council recently. There are 6 vacancies for elected members and 6 parishioners put their names forward. They are all good people and I will be very happy to work with all of them. 6 names, 6 vacancies, so there is no need for an election. They are from top left: Elisabetta Bertone, Andre Mafuta, Jayne McMenamin, Victor Osunde, Sara Wheeler and Ignacio Ybarra. Thank you to all of them for being willing to join the PPC. Yours devotedly, Canon Pat Browne Parish Priest This parish is part of Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee, Charity No. 233699 TIMES OF MASSES Weekday Masses Monday-Saturday 9:30am unless there is a 10:00am funeral mass 10am Mass on Bank Holidays Sunday Masses 6:00pm Saturday (Vigil) and Sundays 9.00am, 10.30am Family Mass, 12.30pm in Spanish (except August) Confessions are on Saturday at 10:00am or by arrangement HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH The Baptism of the Lord—Year C 13 January 2013
Transcript of HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC · PDF fileHOLY APOSTLES Priests’ House Holy Apostles Presbytery...
Dear Friends,
I hope you read this newsletter every week because a lot of thought, expense and
work goes into producing it. Of course YOU do, you are reading it now. But what I
hope is that all of our parishioners are reading it- especially at the moment, the sec-
ond page; because on this page different parishioners are sharing their Faith with
the rest of us, how they came to faith or came back to it, and why. It makes fasci-
nating reading. People’s accounts are honest and open and reflect their struggles
with life and faith and Grace at work in their lives. If you haven’t been reading page
two, have a look now. Just turn over the page. Indeed why not write your own ex-
perience. About 400-450 words. Most people start by saying their story is very ordi-
nary but when they start writing they, and we their readers, discover, no, it is
unique. It is the story of God at work in our lives. We keep each account anonymous
as that gives people more leeway to be frank. Have a go.
We asked for people to put forward their names for election to the parish council
recently. There are 6 vacancies for elected members and 6 parishioners put their
names forward. They are all good people and I will be very happy to work with all of them. 6 names, 6 vacancies,
so there is no need for an election. They are from top left: Elisabetta Bertone, Andre Mafuta, Jayne McMenamin,
Victor Osunde, Sara Wheeler and Ignacio Ybarra. Thank you to all of them for being willing to join the PPC.
Yours devotedly, Canon Pat Browne Parish Priest
This parish is part of Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee, Charity No. 233699
TIMES OF MASSES Weekday Masses
Monday-Saturday 9:30am unless there is a 10:00am funeral mass
10am Mass on Bank Holidays
Sunday Masses 6:00pm Saturday (Vigil) and
Sundays 9.00am,
10.30am Family Mass,
12.30pm in Spanish
(except August)
Confessions are on Saturday at 10:00am or by arrangement
HOLY APOSTLES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Baptism of the Lord—Year C 13 January 2013
HOLY APOSTLES
Priests’ House Holy Apostles Presbytery
47 Cumberland Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 4LY
Tel 020 7834 6965
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest Canon Pat Browne
Mobile: 07988 441691
Parish Sister Sr Louise Callan DC
Mobile: 07786 743810
Parish Pastoral Coordinator
JudyAnn Masters
Mobile: 0794 4490072
Priest in Residence Fr Antonio Marizane
Hall Manager Jan Bidaud
Mobile: 07717 5666 05
In this Year of Faith - Why I am Catholic
This Week’s Story:
I have always been a Catholic, born into a Catholic family. As a child, I attended a Convent school, leaving at 16 years old, to train at St. Vincent’s Nursery Training College, run by the Sisters of Charity. The nuns were truly inspiring, the matron (a nun) training us very well, teaching us that prayer and hard work went together. We had lot of children, aged from babies to four years old. When I first joined I was made responsible for one baby and had to help with the others. We did everything for them, taught by a staff nurse and matron. We would start each day with prayers, followed by a hard day’s work, which all helped me in my long career, looking after little people for over forty years. One of the highlights of Christmas at St Vincent’s was being chosen to take a baby up to Provincial House to meet Sister Provincial, a huge honour. We would be scrutinised by staff nurse before we left the nursery to ensure our uniforms were neat and correct, then we were greeted at the door, and shown to a table covered with presents, one for each child. On Christmas Eve we went to the Chapel, again in perfect uniforms, everywhere looking beautiful, with flowers and candles. We stayed there for three consecutive masses, making a wonderful start to Christmas for young nurses. I left college at 16 years old and went into private service I had sole charge of the children in my care the parents being away for long periods, It was a huge responsibility. My training was vital and I thanked God everyday for it . My faith was tested in one post when the youngest child became seriously ill and I had to rush him to the hospital; my prayers were answered when 10 days later he fully recovered and returned home. Working in Westminster, I found Holy Apostles church, taking my charge with me to Mass on occasion. Upon retirement, I became more involved in parish work, being elected onto the pastoral parish council, helping to set up Meeters and Greeters and the greatest honour to me was being chosen to be a Eucharistic Minister. I feel that growing up with such a religious background has helped me enormously in my career and my life. During this year of faith maybe you would write about 400 to 450 words on
Why I am a Catholic. It is good for us to hear about each other’s journey of
faith. Each submission will be anonymous. Please send yours to Fr Pat or Judy
WELCOME, WELCOME, AKWBA, AKWBA, BIENVENUE, BIENVENUE, BENVENUTO, BENVENUTO, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, BEMVINDA,BEMVINDA, NNOO, NNOO, BABUHAY, BABUHAY, VANAKKAMVANAKKAM
Reflection
Children’s Liturgy Sunday
10.30am
Mass young
children have
their own
liturgy which
follows the readings of the week
and introduces them in a fun way
to the Catholic faith. If you’re
new to the parish, it is a good
opportunity to meet other par-
ents with children of the same
age. Commitment: 8-12 week
rota, training and opportunity to
meet other liturgists.Contact:
Lilian Peter 07984 160
967/020 7834 1068 johnlil-
[email protected] or Joyce
Wright 07951 900380
Thank you everybody for your Christmas Cards and Gifts as well as your Christmas Offerings. Father Pat
Collection last Sunday came to £1692. 99. (Loose plate £1036.19. Envelopes £657.80). The Standing Orders and Direert Debits (inc Charities trust and GYE) for December came to £6212.50. Thank You
The Next First Communion Meeting will be at 3.00pm today Sunday 13th January for children only. This will be in the Church – not in the Hall. Parents should double-check the day they have chosen for the child’s First Communion. The list will be available then.
No Eagles Group today (13th) as the hall is in use. But for future reference, this is a group for boys and girls who have celebrated their First Communion and up to the age of 12. They meet at 12:15– 1:45pm once a month,. Contact Elisabetta on 07855 014 729
Have you a child for Baptism? There is a meeting for Parents at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th February in the St Paul Room in Parish Hall. If you hope to attend please phone
07958320567
Pilgrimage to Lourdes From Monday 22nd July to Saturday 27th July. The same time as the Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage. But independently from them. And staying again 5 nights at the Hotel Myosotis on full board. Flying Cityjet from London City to Pau and then a one hour very pleasant coach journey from Pau to Lourdes. That is about £475 in total depending on currency exchange rates. It does not include travel insurance. Interested? Then let Fr Pat have a £100 deposit – cheque to Holy Apostles.
Justice and Peace: New Year’s Resolution - Volunteer for CAFOD Do you have good public speaking skills and want to help tackle poverty and injustice? CAFOD needs volunteers to speak in parishes and Schools about its work in the developing world. To find out more and book a place on our next "Understanding CAFOD" training day on Saturday 26th January call CAFOD on 0208-449-6970 or e mail [email protected]
ASSOCIATION OF SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS (ASDC) The next meeting of the Westminster Cathedral ASDC Group will be on Friday 18 January from 6.30 to 8 pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace. For more info: Frank or Christine on 020 8422 1591.
CATHOLIC PARLIAMENTARY AND PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS For the last ten years the Catholics Bishops Conference has organised Parliamentary and Public Policy Internships for recently graduated Catholics. This year we are looking to offer at least 6 internships: Three interns will be placed with Christian MPs at Westminster, two in public policy with CAFOD and one in a media internship in Archbishop’s House Westminster. All internships will run from September 2013 - July 2014 and include accommodation and subsistence allowances. Full details and an application form can be found on our website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/catholic-internships. Completed application forms must either be emailed to [email protected] or posted to: Michaela Kelly, Head of HR, 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX. The closing date is 9am on 25th February 2013 and Assessment days will be 25th and 26th March 2013.
An application has been made to English Heritage for listing The Studio at 19 Edith Grove in Chelsea. This is supported by the Chelsea Society and the Museum of Music History. Please help us to realise our vision of preservation by joining our campaign to save The Studio. It is hoped that musical events will be held there again and that The Studio will continue to be a living place of creativity. The
building is in a critical state of dilapidation and is therefore at risk of ”development” or even
demolition. For more info and to sign the petition go to: http://www.musicat19a.co.uk/ Nickolas Lane, Saturday Vigil Mass organist.
Announcements
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WELCOME, WELCOME, AKWBA, AKWBA, BIENVENUE, BIENVENUE, BENVENUTO, BENVENUTO, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, BEMVINDA,BEMVINDA, NNOO, NNOO, BABUHAY, BABUHAY, VANAKKAMVANAKKAM
Announcements
Watch Mass live from the
webcam! Go to our website:
go to: http://www.mcnmedi
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OLD CHRISTMAS
CARDS will be col-
lected for Am-nesty Interna-tional. Please drop off in the blue container at back of the
church.
Unwanted Christmas
Gifts? Please donate them to our
RAFFLE cache! The gifts do-
nated last Christmas
lasted until De-cember 2012
and gave many of our minis-tries’ raffles
that extra piz-zazz!! Please
give to Fr Pat or Judy. Thanks.
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