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United in Christmas Song

On Sunday 17th December our three parishes gathered at St John’s Church in Mill End for a joint Christmas Carol Service. The Service included musicians from each parish singing a Christmas motet, readings from scripture and poems and a short reflection by Fr Andrew on the importance of using Carols as prayers during the Christmas […]

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A celebration of Youth

On Sunday 3rd December we celebrated a transferred Youth Sunday with the 6pm Mass at Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church being focused on the young people of our parish. Young members of our parish welcomed those attending the Mass, brought up the offertory and led us with the readings and prayers of the faithful. […]

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Catenians President’s Mass

On Sunday 17th September at our 11am Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians, as well as having a First Holy Communion, we welcomed the Watford Circle of the Catenians led by their new President, Paul Woodward, who is a long term member of Our Lady’s Parish. The Catenians are a group for Catholic men […]

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Awarded with silver

On Sunday 3rd September at St John Fisher Church, Chorleywood, Francis Holly, was awarded with the Archconfraternity of St Stephen’s Silver Medal for 10 years service as an Altar Server. The presentation was made by Fr Andrew at the end of Mass and was a sign of the parish’s thanks for his service and commitment […]

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A Sacristans Day Out

written by Margaret Burke We had a wonderful day at Westminster Cathedral on 22nd August! Fr Andrew arranged for the Sacristans and Friends to visit the Sacristy at Westminster Cathedral in central London. Richard Hawker, their Head Sacristan, gave us a tour, telling us the stories of some of the many treasures it contains. Some […]

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The sun shines on Brass on the Grass

Our summer joint parishes event ‘Brass on the Grass’ took place on Sunday 16th July at Our Lady’s Parish Field and was a great afternoon with over 300 people attending. The 6th Rickmansworth Sea Scouts cooked the barbecue and the 3 parish Social Committees prepared the other food and the all important bar. The Youth […]

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Retreating into the desert

On Saturday 25th March Canon Stuart Wilson came to lead the parishes in a Retreat Day at St John’s Church, Mill End. The day consisted of two talks from Canon Stuart, a time of silence, Mass on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, and a Holy Hour with the opportunity for Confession. Canon Stuart particularly encouraged […]

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