| MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK (Weekday Masses take place in the Sacristy) | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Intention |
| 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |||
| Saturday | 24thJan | 6.00pm | James Callan. Anniv. |
| Sunday | 25thJan | 8.00am | Denis Esqualant. Int. |
| 10.30am | Pro Pop. | ||
| 1.00pm Congolese Community Mass. | |||
| Monday | 26thJan | 10.00am | Dr. Chaffic & Mrs Olga Haddad. Anniv. |
| Tuesday | 27thJan | 8.30am | Maria Mikuskiewicz. RIP. |
| Wednesday | 28thJan | 10.00am | World Peace. |
| Thursday | 29thJan | 10.00am | James Manning. Anniv. |
| Friday | 30thJan | 9.30am | Holy Souls. |
| 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |||
| Saturday | 31thJan | 6.00pm | Mary Cassidy. RIP. |
| Sunday | 1stFeb | 8.00am | Donors Int. |
| 10.30am | Pro Pop. | ||
| 1.00pm Congolese Community Mass. | |||
| Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.15pm– 5.40pm or on request. | |||
Dear Parishioners,
Jesus begins his ministry after John was arrested, not in Jerusalem, but in a small town in Galilee—Capernaum (population circa 1500), a small insignificant area from where it was said “No prophets ever comes from”. Isaiah however prophesied that a great light would be seen in Galilee. Jesus is that light. Do we allow the light of Christ to shine in our lives so that a great light can be seen in our parish, our schools in our area?
Whilst our readings (and hymns) this weekend are about light, this coming Tuesday (27th) we remember the great darkness that was the Shoah—the Holocaust— the systematic murder of over 6 million people, mainly Jews, but also Gypsies, the mentally and physically handicapped, homosexuals and others considered to be “sub-human”. The date chosen is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz the largest of the Nazi death camps on 27th January 1945. The theme for Memorial Day 2026 – Bridging Generations – is a call to action. A reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end with the survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us. We need to engage actively with the past: to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future. If we fail to learn from the horrors of the past then, sadly we are likely to repeat them in the future!
Fr. Keith
OFFERINGS AT THE CRIB Now the Three Kings (Wise Men) have arrived, the Crib will remains until February 2nd the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Donations placed in the candle stand in the Lady Chapel or in the box near the holy water stoop. supports the work of the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster) which helps children and families in crisis.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 Next Month’s preparation session will be at 4.45pm on Saturday 7th February. Children please remember to bring your name card up in the Offertory procession.
ALTAR SERVERS If there are any young people who have received their First Holy Communion and would like to become Altar Servers, please speak to Fr. Keith.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Next meeting Monday 2nd February at 7.00pm.
READERS Your new rota is now ready for collection. If anyone would like to join our readers in proclaiming the Word of the Lord at Mass please let Fr. Keith know.
ROSARY GROUP Praying for our parish on ZOOM at 8.00pm on Monday’s. Meeting ID:774 8591 8160 Passcode: 5VBxR.
FUNDRAISING FOR MASS BOOKS Thank you to all who have supported this endeavour to replace the one off weekly Mass sheets with reusable Mass Books. At present we await sample copies from the company and pricing for a bulk purchase.
ANNIVERSARY BOOK Our departed loved ones are continually remembered throughout the year in our Anniversary Book situated in the Sacred Heart Chapel. To add a loved ones name please email the name(s) along with their the date and month of death to the parish email address with “Anniversary” in the subject line.
MARY’S MEALS Helps provide nutritious meals for children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. Should you have any unused foreign currency please take one of the envelopes provided at the back of the church and return to the “Mary’s Meals” collection box which is on the Altar Rail on the left hand side of the church, nearest the Sacristy.
SEWING CLASSES Bernadette invites you to join her sewing classes on a Wednesday Evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Presbytery. All abilities welcome. All equipment is provided just bring yourself and your ideas. For further information call her on 07786 033457.
BAPTISM PREPARATION COURSE takes place on Saturday 21st February at 10.00am in the Presbytery (please press Meeting Room Bell). Application forms are available at the back of church (Donation £10.00).
ARCHBISHOP MOTH’S INSTALATION Takes place on Saturday 2nd February at 12noon. This is a ticketed event. If any parishioner would like to attend please let Fr. Keith know by Sunday evening.so he can apply for tickets, closing date is Monday!
| OFFERTORY COLLECTION | |||
| LOOSE | ENVELOPES | TOTAL | |
| SUNDAY 11th January | £277-27 | £162-00 | £439.27 |
| SUNDAY 18th January | £383-92 | £138-00 | £521.92 |
| Figures do not include Direct Debits Donations made via Dona in December £1415.00. COUNTERS: TEAM A (25/01); TEAM B (1/02); TEAM C (8/02); TEAM D (15/02). | |||
PRAYERS PLEASE FOR: Those of our parish who are sick: at home or in Hospital, remembering especially Fr. Victor; Peace in our troubled world: in Israel, the Middle East and Ukraine; Our Deanery: Bethnal Green Parish and the Chinese and Lithuanian Chaplaincies; Our young people: those preparing for First Holy Communion; All victims of the Holocaust; Those who have died recently: Audrey Hunt, and for: Patrick Lynch, Violet Chase, Emma Cocklin, Tom O’Toole, Peter and Eileen Conneely, Peter Conneely Snr., Mammie Conneely, Mammie & Marcus King and all whose anniversaries occur about this time.