Our Lady Help of Christians
4 Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 2XT
28th April 2024 – 5th Sunday of Easter
Please also read the other important announcements
@ Fr John’s reflections
Mass intentions this week
Weekday Masses usually take place in the Day Chapel behind the Sanctuary except on Thursday if there is a School Mass.
Morning Prayer of the Church is said at 10am followed by Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass on Fridays until 11am.
Confessions 10.30 on Saturdays or by appointment.
Saturday 27th April
No Morning Mass
6pm Nila Said – Anniversary
Sunday 28th April
9am
11am
Wednesday 1st May
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Thursday 2nd May
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Friday 3rd May
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Saturday 4th May
No Morning Mass
6pm
Sunday 5th May
9am
11am For the Parish
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Notices
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Message from Fr John
As you are no doubt aware I was in hospital over the Easter period with a very severe lung infection. Thankfully all has gone well with my treatment, and I am feeling very well, but I need quite a long recovery period before I can immerse myself in work again, so the earliest I am likely to return will be early May, and then only ‘part time’.
I would like to thank all of you who have prayed for me and sent cards and good wishes, and to Fr Jim and all the parishioners who rose to the challenge of ensuring that the Easter Liturgies were performed competently and prayerfully, especially the choir and servers, the sacristans and those of you who have helped to ensure that the life of the parish continues.
Our candidates for Confirmation will continue their preparation for the Sacrament at St Dominic’s and Bishop Hudson will confirm them, at St Dominic’s, on Sunday 30th June at 10am.
The First communion programme will soon be drawing to a close. I very much hope and look forward to being able to celebrate the Masses at which our children will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time. If any parents have not yet arranged a date and time and would like to do so, please contact Liliana by email – kentishtown@rcdow.org.uk I hope that Masses will begin on Sunday 19th May. Parents may choose any Sunday Mass (including Saturday evening) after that date, but it is our practice that only two families may join any particular Mass.
Once again thank you to everyone, and I look forward to being back with you before too long.
Fr John
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The family of the late Paul Jackman sent an email to the parish
They thank everyone “for all the input into Paul’s funeral held on Monday. It was so good to see so many of Paul’s friends in the Parish who obviously held him in high esteem. We appreciate everything that was done to help the Family at this sad time.”
The family also sent us new updated copies of the “Order of the Service” and “In Memoriam Cards” for friends who would like to have a copy of them. They are at the back of the church.
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Priest Training Fund -Thank you.
Thank you for your generosity to the Priest Training Fund collection last weekend. It is not too late to make a donation if you wish. Envelopes are available at the back of the church or by contacting the parish office. Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood. For more
information, or to make a donation, visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations
To give online: click here
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SanKTus
SanKTus runs an over 60’s Bingo Club every Tuesday morning in Our Lady’s Hall. All parishioners and friends in our local community are most welcome to join us and there is the chance of winning a cash prize !!
The programme is as follows: Refreshments – 10.40 am, BINGO 11.00 – 12.00 pm, Two Course Meal -12noon – 1.pm.
There is a charge of £5 to cover all activities.
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CHRISTIAN MEDITATION SESSIONS
EVERY THURSDAY AT 4PM IN THE DAY CHAPEL (FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES)
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Tea / Coffee after Mass
Throughout the year tea/coffee is offered every week after the 9am mass, every two weeks after the 11am mass, in the hall. To join the teams of volunteers please contact: 07842314112. There is no team as yet to organise teas after the Vigil Mass.
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