We shall celebrate the feast of ST JAMES THE GREAT – our patron saint at each Mass of the weekend 25/26th July. We commemorate St James, apostle of Christ. His day was actually the 25th and we had our St Jamestide picnic last Sunday (see pictures on the website). So the colour is red. However, we use the readings of the Sunday (17th in Ordinary Time, Year B).
Last Sunday’s Mass Attendance – 636
This is the last edition of Briefly until 30th August. Mass intentions and other details of services can be found in this edition or on porch board.
I am off duty for part of this time and Fr Arbo Lekule (01689 835025) will be in charge of the parish. Fr Arbo lives in the maisonette above the presbytery (281 Crescent Drive) and all pastoral matters should be referred to him while I am away.
Confessions: Saturday 5.30-6.00pm and Monday 10.00-10.30am. Also by prior arrangement or at call.
Exposition: Silent adoration and Benediction on Monday 10.00-10.30am.
Saturday 25th July
We welcome through Holy Baptism at 4.30pm, Luke John Kimpton-Clark (6 months), his parents Mario & Catherine and godparents Hilary & Thomas.
Saturday 29th August
● Eva Valentine Chambers and Tane James Chambers (1 year), their parents Nicholas & Marsha, Godparents Malcolm & Sophane and witnesses Isobel & David.
● Sophia Gabriele Augustyn (9 weeks), her parents Eva & Adam and godparents Elzbieta & Arkadiusz
Forthcoming Events:
Sunday (26th) Mass with anointing of the sick 3.00pm followed by tea. This will be a Sunday Mass and will fulfil the obligation.
Monday (27th) CWL Meeting 8.00pm – Helen Cooley on ‘Our Lady’s Catechists’ Children’s Liturgy leaders especially welcome.
Sat 22nd Aug: Fr Arbo will offer the 6.00pm Mass in thanksgiving followed by a farewell event for him in the Social Centre at about 7.00pm, after which he moves to be assistant priest at St Mary Immaculate, Tolworth. ALL WELCOME! Please bring something to eat!
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24th – 26th August |
Our Children’s holiday club 2009 Theme – Water Aid Application forms available in porch. Please return to presbytery by 10th August. Meeting for all helpers in hall on Monday 10th August at 8.00pm. We could do with more helpers!! Please contact Suzanne Horner |
Firm Believers – A date for your diary – Our inter-church fun-fitness class, presently 'on holiday', will restart on Wednesday 9th September, 7.00–7.45 pm. Any queries to Doreen Hairs.
My Day by Day now available for August – on side table near baptistery, price £1.
Social Centre will be open after Sunday Mass during August and Children’s Liturgy Group (10.00am) starts again on Sunday 20th September.
Taizé Trip
18 of us will be in Taizé from 2nd – 9th August. Please remember us as we pray and stay with this unique ecumenical and international religious community.
Journey in Faith
A new group will begin on Monday 21st September at 8.00pm in the presbytery. This is for non-Catholics who would like to learn about the Catholic Faith. There will be more publicity about this at the end of August.
August is a holiday month for many people and I do hope that many of you will have a good break at some point. The parish is slower and quieter until we resume our activities in September. I am very grateful to Fr Arbo.
There are, however, two major feasts in August. On Thursday 6th August we celebrate the Transfiguration of Christ – a vision and foretaste of the God’s kingdom, but also a vision of transfiguration of our world. It is both ironic and tragic that this feast occurs on the day Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atomic bomb in 1945. As we as a species slowly learn to disarm and to trust each other, we pray for the complete transfiguration of the world and of ourselves.
And then, on Sunday 16th August we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. Like the transfiguration this is a vision and reminder of our final destiny. Mary – the one closest to her Son on earth is now united with him in the glory of his kingdom, and this reminds us that we too belong with God forever.
Swine ’flu. Following the bishop’s advice, communion will be administered in one kind only until further notice, and you are respectfully requested to receive the host in your hand (not your tongue).
Security A parishioner had a night intruder last week. Do check your house security, windows, locks etc....
Many thanks for purchasing the CAFOD raffle tickets. The Justice & Peace Group collected £500 and the draw will take place on 21st August. The Teddy Bears’ picnic organised by the CWL raised about £400.
Fr Bryan / Fr Arbo
Forthcoming Mass Intentions
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Sat |
25th Jul |
6.00pm |
People of the Parish |
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Sun |
26th Jul |
10.00am |
Anita Wheeler welfare (Aileen Wheeler) |
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Sun |
26th Jul |
11.30am |
Katie Gower RIP (D Enright) |
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Mon |
27th Jul |
9.30am |
CWL Intention |
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Tues |
28th Jul |
9.30am |
Mrs Violette Borg RIP (Mary Kelly) |
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Wed |
29th Jul |
9.30am |
Carmen N Suzzara RIP (Denise Delf) |
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Thurs |
30th Jul |
9.30am |
Teddy Pickering RIP (Howell Family) |
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Wed |
5th Aug |
9.30am |
Kitty O’Riordan RIP (Ned) |
Any additions will be published on porch notice board and online
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