Newsletter 23rd January 2010
Jan 23rd, 2010 | By pat | Category: NewsletterAs it struggles to respond to the earthquake, Haiti still owes more than $600 million USD to donor nations and development banks. Britaian and France have waived their share of the debt. Urge other countries to do the same.Sign now:
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Dear Friends,
What a great response to the Haiti appeal in the parish last Sunday! One little boy went home from Mass last Sunday and baked biscuits (I imagine with mum and dads help) and then went door to door selling them for Haiti – never did anyone get so much for a few biscuits. HE made £50 which his auntie heard about and then got her company to match, giving the little man a total of £100!
Our parish collection stands at £2,155.00. One of our parishioners has promised to match that amount with another £2,000 and another parishioner has donated £10,000. These last two large amounts plus a significant amount of the parish collection has also been Gift Aided which means we can claim an extra amount from the inland revenue, of above £2,500 – giving us a total so far which will be in excess of £16,500.00. Well done everybody and Thank You. The fund is still open for anyone else who still wants to donate.
Oh, and by the way, (Let me quote Robert Peston’s Blog here) we’re about to learn from Goldman Sachs whether compensation (bonuses, pay and benefits) for its 31,700 employees will be a bit more or a bit less than $20bn (of which about half would be bonuses) for their performance over the past year. And here’s an interesting and resonant statistic about the balance of financial power in the world: just one thirtieth of what Goldman is likely to pay its staff is equivalent to all the debt (of $641m) that Haiti owes the rest of the world.
What a mad world! There is certainly something wrong. No, SINFUL is the word.
A number of people have been asking about a pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. I have done some homework and I suggest we go on Saturday 12th June and come back Thursday 17th. We can fly Ryanair to Pau and take a coach from there to Lourdes – it is about an hour away. We will stay at our usual hotel “The Myosotis” full board for 47 euros a night. Rather than do a group booking with Ryanair which can sometime be more expensive we will book individually, so the price will vary from person to person depending on when you book. At the moment it is only £40 return!!! But that can go up to as much as £200. I will need each person to be responsible for their own insurance. Please let me know as soon as possible whether or not you are interested in coming and want me to book you in.
Have you noticed we now have a library in the church? It is in the last confessional on the left hand side – just beside the crib. There are books on Prayer, the Spiritual Life, Theology and Scripture and anyone is welcome to borrow them so long as they sign for them, look after them and bring them back.
Will all those of you who are going please make your own way to the London Palladium Argyle Street (the extreme left hand exit from Oxford Circus Tube Station) and we will meet in our seats. It starts at 7.30pm. Don’t forget your ticket!
Yours devotedly
Canon Pat Browne,
Parish Priest
Last Sunday’s Collection came to £1179.72
The week before it was £1043.24. The December Standing Orders came to £3738.05 Thank you to everyone.
Do you have a child for Baptism in the next few months? If so, there is a meeting for parents in
the Priests’ House at 7.00pm on this Wed 27th Jan
Volunteers Needed
Missio, the Pope’s official mission support agency, needs one or two volunteers. You probably Missio best through the APF Red Boxes and Mission Sunday. It is a very friendly environment, and they would appreciate help in packing, filing, and general support at busy times. It would suit someone who has an occasional few hours to spare and who wants to help the mission of the Church in a very ‘hands on’ way. They are based just round the corner at 23 Eccleston Square on the way to Victoria. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Mgr John Dale or Mr Peter Honiball or 020 7821 9755.
New Readers and Eucharistic Ministers
We are looking for new Readers and new Eucharistic Ministers for the Sunday Masses. If you would like to volunteer for either of these ministries please contact Fr Pat on Pimlico@rcdow.org.uk or 020 7834 6965. Training will be given.
Readers Training Day
on Saturday 13th February in the Parish Hall from 10 till 1.00pm.
Eucharistic Ministers Training Day
There will be a training day for all Eucharistic Ministers old and new on Saturday 6th March from 10am – 1.00pm here in the Parish Hall – led by Fr John Hemer MHM – Professor of Scripture
Day for Dads (there will be one for mums later). This will be at Allen Hall Seminary 28 Beaufort Street SW3 (just leading onto Battersea Bridge) from 9.45am till 4.00pm on Sunday 28th February. More details from Fr Pat. Please get in your booking as soon as you know you want to take part
Do you want to write an article for the parish web site? We are looking for parishioners to write about themselves and their experience as a Catholic. Do you want to tell us about your family, where you come from and what it means for you to be a Catholic at Holy Apostles? Are you in a ministry of the parish and you want to tell us about what it means to you to do this? Or, perhaps, do you want to tell us about what it means for you to be a Catholic parent, a doctor, a banker or a policeman? Then why don’t you write an article on “What it means for me…” and get it published on www.holyapostlespimlico.org. For more info contact Manlio on manlio_trovato@talk21.com or 07887 676034
St.James-the-Less Open Door Meal. needs volunteers from 1-4 hours on the following dates: 28th Jan, Contact Jerry Kearns 0773 304 7265.
Youth Ministry Planning Meeting this Sunday after the 10:30 mass in Priest House. Post Confirmation young adults are all invited to enjoy a mochachino and plan the activities through next Spring. See you there.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wed from after the 9.30am Mass till 1.00pm. – also Saturdays from 5.00pm till 5.45.
Free Lending Library is now located at the back of the church in the end confessional. BOOKS* VIDEOs* DVDs Any donations to Priest House.
Pimlico Playtots – Tuesdays
Setup/cleanup volunteer(s) needed urgentlyPlaygroup time has changed: Setup 9:30, Open at 10:15, Clean-up 11:15, Sing-along 11:20 – 11:30
Getting Married?
The next PreMarriage Course for couples marrying within the next 12 months will be 3 sessions in May – Mon 17th, Fri 21st and Mon 24th. To book aplace on this contact Fr Pat for booking form.
A Lenten Preparation – A Day Retreat
Given by Pere Martin Sabathe csj – Saturday 20th February
9.30 a.m. Mass
10.00 Registration
10.30 First Talk
11.30 Coffee
12.00 noon Second Talk
1.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 Third Talk
3.00 Eucharistic Adoration
4.00 Tea
5.00 Final Talk
Divine Mercy Day of Prayer at Westminster Cathedral we would like to invite you again for the similar event.We will be praying at Westminster Cathedral on 6th of March 2010 from 9.30 am till 4.30 pm. There will be two talks on Divine Mercy. The day event will be led by Mgr Keith Bartlop, Fr Andrew Gowkielewicz MIC and Fr Wojciech Jasinski MIC.
Westminster Cathedral – Assistant to the Sub Administrator (internship) – See Advert in the Porch Starting September 2010.
This 1 year role would suit a gap year student, looking to gain experience and grow his CV with an internship. The intern will live and work in the Cathedral Clergy House with the Cathedral Chaplains. approx 35 – 40 hours per week (flexible) Allowance: an allowance of £84 per week be paid plus full board and lodgings Closing date: 30 April 2010
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK
ANOINTING OF THE SICK SAT 13th FEB 2010
3.00pm WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL.
If you are sick and want to be anointed please give me your name and contact details in an envelope for the Cathedral.
