Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (Wed. week- 22^nd).

I hope everyone will come and receive the ashes of repentance at Mass on that day, either at 9.30am or 8pm.  Let’s make our Lent a real time of spiritual growth, in ourselves personally, and in our parish community.  Have a look at the reading available on the porch table, - parents, the Day by Day Infant and Junior are excellent value.

In front of you, you will find a copy of A Simple Prayer Book.  We have invested in these for the whole parish- please do not remove from church. This is the new edition, with the new English translation of the Mass.  You may find it useful to follow the Eucharistic Prayers (pp. 63 ff), which do not appear on our Mass leaflets.  This booklet is an absolute treasury of Catholic prayer, doctrine and devotion – for just £1.95- available in the repository (church shop) after Mass.  Do use it before and after Mass as well - we can order more copies for purchase.

Mass attendances last Sunday were 526.
Sunday 12/2/12	Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 6pm – Florence & Dick Angel RIP (Howell Family) 9.15am – People of the Parish 11am – Mrs Sally Egan RIP (Mrs M Thompson)
Monday 13/2/12	Feria 10am –  Rita Haill RIP (Requiem)
Tuesday 14/2/12	SS Cyril, monk and Methodius, bishop 9.30am – Kenneth Craen RIP (J Craen)
Wednesday 15/2/12	Feria 9.30am – Mgr John Elliott RIP (Roger & Ellen Wright)
Thursday 16/2/12	Feria 9.30am – Kenneth Jackson RIP (M. Jackson)
Friday 17/2/12	Feria 9.30am – Kiran Patel  RIP
Sunday  18/2/12	Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 6pm – P O’Malley RIP (Spooner Family) 9.15am – Eileen Macey RIP (M. Jackson) 11am – People of the Parish
Sunday (today) PWFC Stainer’s Crucifixion rehearsal at 3pm.
Monday: Requiem Mass at 10 am (no 9.30 am Mass) for Rita Haill, RIP.  Our prayers and sympathy to Patrick and to daughter Luciana.   I hope our regulars will be there. Journey in Faith at 8pm (NB change of day !)
Saturday: Confirmation candidates will be attending the 6pm Mass in Westminster Cathedral after a tour of the building. (slips in today please, parents.)
Next Sunday 2^nd collection for the Cabrini Childrens’ Society - and also collection of clothes (men’s) for the Manna Centre. Do have a turn-out this week and bring your unwanted (but serviceable) items along- thank you.
Advance Notice Passover Supper (led by Beverley from Streatham Synagogue) on Wed March 21^st at 7.30pm. Full details next week but please note now!
We launch the parish library in two weeks time - we do need volunteer librarians (on a rota) to staff it for 30mins after Sunday Mass (and Sat.) Please sign up today - a small task, but really worthwhile. Our library will be a very positive resource for the parish.
Security.  There have been break-ins in this area (I have heard of at least 3 in the past week).  Do keep vigilant about your personal security, doors, windows, etc.
A warm welcome to newcomers - please make yourself known after Mass, and come in to the adjacent hall for coffee.
This week is half-term for most schools.  It would be nice to see more people at Daily Mass (9.30am).........if you are away don’t forget your Sunday Mass.
Every blessing to you all for the coming week. Fr Bryan