Fr Andrew writes…
As of this Sunday I’ll have been here in the parish for 1 month precisely. I’m pleased to say that I am still very much enjoying getting to you know you all. Thank you for your welcome and your patience!
We are now beginning the month of October, which is the month of the Holy Rosary. I would like to encourage everyone in the parish to pray the rosary during this month. Perhaps you know it and love it well, perhaps it is new to you: either way please try to pray it this month, whether on your own, as a family or with friends. I will be making some materials that may help available at church and on the website. If you know of something, then please pass it around or contact the parish office and we will distribute it. I am encouraging people to pray the rosary together after the 10am mass (Tuesday to Friday).
Also this month, we are going to start adoration of the blessed sacrament at 6pm on the first Friday, 6th October. While the blessed sacrament is exposed there will be an opportunity for confession and the time will end with benediction at about 6.45pm. On that note, confessions will now be heard in the confessional just next to the statue of St Patrick (newly cleaned out and soon to be painted).
I am still really keen to hear your ideas and thoughts about the parish so please do drop in to Clergy House, give me a call or drop me a line and I will be delighted to hear from you.
God bless you all!
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISMS—Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Course organised by the parish. Cost: £10. Collect an application form from the porch and return it to Clergy House. Next course in October in the Guild Room, date to be confirmed. Children’s attendance is not required.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION—All Parents/Guardians and Children are invited on Wednesday 4th October at 7pm in the Guild Room (doors will open at 6.30pm for refreshments) to meet Fr Andrew and for an introduction to the course.
CONFIRMATION—Dates to be announced.
RCIA—First meeting will be on Monday 9th October at 7pm in the Guild Room.
OCTOBER, THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
After the weekday mass (Tuesday to Friday in the Day Chapel at 10am) during October anyone who can is encouraged to stay on for a few minutes to pray the rosary together.
FIRST FRIDAYS ADORATION
On the first Friday of each month, beginning this coming Friday 6th October, at 6pm there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church during which Fr Andrew will be available for confessions. Adoration will end with Benediction at 6.45pm.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY – FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER
Millions of families are facing a terrible food crisis and the situation worsens day by day. Donations will help CAFOD to provide emergency food supplies in East Africa and affected counties around the world. Please take a donation envelope with you today.
MASS IN CANARY WHARF
This coming Tuesday 3rd October at 12.30pm Fr Andrew will celebrate Mass in the Multi-Faith Prayer Room in Canary Wharf. The Prayer Room is located in Churchill Place Mall. When in the mall, walk away from Starbucks towards the Post Office. Proceed through the double set of doors in front of you. You will find the Prayer Room entrance on the right hand side. It is hoped that this will happen every Tuesday for the benefit of the many people who work in and around Canary Wharf. Do spread the word to anyone who might be interested.
FUNERAL OF KELLY CALLISTE-FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER 11.30am
Please note that there will be no mass at 10am on Friday 6th October.
ANNUAL MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS
On Saturday 7th October the Annual Mass for Altar Servers organized by the Guild of St Stephen will take place at Westminster Cathedral. All servers are invited. It would be nice to have a group from the parish attend. Fr Andrew has promised that the trip to a local fast food restaurant will continue! Please take home a parental consent form from the sacristy if you are interested. We will also need a few parents to accompany Fr Andrew and the servers.
NEW: PRAYER GROUP
An opportunity to explore different ways of praying, to pray with other people and to simply meet and chat. All are welcome to Pope John House, Hale Street, E14 0BS (House of the FCJ Sisters, just opposite Poplar recreation ground) between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Monday 2nd October and 9th October. For more information, please call Chris on 0207 517 9599.
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NEIGHBOURS IN POPLAR
| MSF Doctors Without Borders have sent us a number of booklets, see porch to get an update on their amazing work across the globe. Last week you raised over £214.34 through the teas etc. after Mass for their work. Thank you. BOW FOOD BANK This is the largest Food Bank in the Borough and is now situated in Raines Foundation School in Bethnal Green. Open Mondays 8am to 12.30pm and Wednesdays 2pm to 7pm. See poster in the porch. Advice and other help also given. NATIONAL OLDER PEOPLE’S DAY will be celebrated on Friday October 6th in St Matthias Community Centre, 113 Poplar High St. For details please ring 0207 531 0190. CALAIS We will be visiting the Secours Catholique Day centre for Refugees next Thursday and we are hoping to help with food and clothes, especially men’s jackets, jogging bottoms and jumpers. DRIVERS AND WALKERS wanted for Dinner deliveries. If you can spare an hour on a Wednesday or Sunday, between 12noon and 1pm, come to St Matthias Community Centre, where you will get all the help you need to do the job! |
PRAYERS PLEASE
For those of our parish who are sick at home or in hospital; All Refugees; Peace in the Ukraine and in all troubled parts of our world; Those who have died recently: Mary Scott, Rose Apicella, Kelly Calliste and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
FUNERALS
Kelly Calliste, Friday 6th October 11.30am
Rosemary Apicella, Wednesday 11th October 10.00am
ART CLASS FOR OVER 60’s
This popular group welcomes new members (aged 60+) on Tuesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Guild Room. Beginners welcome. (Entrance in Canton Street).
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