Our Lady Help of Christians
4 Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 2XT
21st April 2024 – 4th Sunday of Easter
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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 20th April
No Morning Mass
6pm
Sunday 21st April
9am
11am
Monday 22nd April
10am Funeral Mass for Paul Jackman, RIP
Wednesday 24th April
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Thursday 25th April
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Friday 26th April
10am Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Saturday 27th April
No Morning Mass
6pm
Sunday 28th April
9am
11am
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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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Funerals
Paul Jackman’s funeral will be on Monday 22/04/2024 at 10.00am.
He will be taken to Golders Green Crematorium (East Chapel), Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11 7NL at 11.30 am.
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St Vincent de Paul Society
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) would like to thank everyone for their great generosity in supporting our recent Cake Sale fundraiser. A magnificent £654.05 was raised to help those in need.
Thank you so much for all the cakes and donations.
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Good Shephard Sunday (21 April 2024)
There will be a special collection to support the education and formation of our Diocesan seminarians. Your donation to the Priest Training Fund will support the work of the Vocations Team, so they can encourage and inspire those who hear God’s calling. Your donations will also support the seminary fees and living costs of our seminarians and those in formation for the diaconate.
To give online: click here
Below a letter from Bishop John Sherrington:
Annual Collection for the Priests Training Fund
Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April 2024
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, we will pray for vocations to the priesthood, as well as for our seminarians at the Royal English College in Valladolid, Allen Hall, and the Beda College. Please also pray for the priests of our Diocese. I am also writing to ask for your help in supporting the Priests Training Fund with the annual appeal which takes place on Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April.
Good Shepherd Sunday provides an opportunity to talk about the life of the priest and invite men to consider this wonderful and grace-filled vocation. I encourage you to share something of the joy and fruits of your priestly ministry or something about the discovery of a call from God to be a priest. We hope that the Holy Spirit will stir the hearts of other men to discern further a vocation to the priesthood. At a meeting of seekers earlier in the year, many were pleased to reflect on the mission of the Church and the importance of the priests whom they know. As we continue to reflect in our parishes on the mission of the Church, it was good to hear at the recent Council of Deans’ meeting about the richness of prayer, sacramental life, and many charitable works in the diocese.
Canon Roger Taylor continues to promote vocations to the priesthood. There are monthly Seekers’ meetings, ‘Come and See’ days to be held in Potters Bar on 20 th April and 1 st June in Harpenden. He wishes to meet with deaneries, in parishes, with youth and adult groups and is welcoming invitations to visit schools. He is also very happy to come and meet interested individuals throughout the Diocese.
This year, we have 49 men studying at Allen Hall, of whom 13 are from our own Diocese. We also have one seminarian in Valladolid and one at the Beda, presently on pastoral placement in Ruislip. There are also two on a propaedeutic year at Redemptoris Mater. Last year, 3 Deacons were ordained for Westminster Diocese. We look forward to ordinations this summer. The cost of the formation of the Westminster seminarians will have been borne by the Priest Training Fund.
In difficult financial circumstances, please thank those who contribute, especially on a regular basis, to this collection. The materials will be distributed by the Fundraising department in the usual way. I thank you in advance for making these available to your parishioners in support of this important fund.
Be assured of my prayers.
With every good wish,
Bishop John Sherrington
Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster
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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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