Singing at Mass: If you are able to sing reasonably well and are prepared to sing the
psalm at 11am Mass on a rota basis, then please let Fr. Michael know as soon as
possible.
Can you Sing? If so, and you are here for Good Friday and Holy Saturday and could assist in
joining the choir for both days, please contact Fr. Michael.
Light of Jesus: Every Sunday the Light of Jesus Filipino Community meets in the hall
from 2pm – 4pm. anyone who would like to join their lunch; praise and worship are
welcome to attend.
New Parishioners: If any new parishioners moved into the parish recently, please
complete a registration form, and hand it to Fr. Michael after Mass.
If any new Parishioners would like to pay using a box of envelopes, or direct debit, or
Gift Aid donations, please see Fr. Michael as you leave Church today.
Cleaning Church: We could do with some more help cleaning the Church. The next
time the cleaners will come will be Friday 13th March at 6pm. Do come and join them
just for one hour.
Tea and coffee: will be available after 11.00am Mass in the church hall. All parishioners and
visitors are welcome. We would be grateful for more volunteers to help with making the tea and
coffee after this Mass. Many thanks.
The Faith Sharing Prayer Group: Meeting each week on Tuesday at 1.30pm in the Hall.
Legion of Mary: Meet every Tuesday at 6.45pm in the Hall.
First Confessions: Please pray for the children of our parish who will receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time next Saturday.
Pope Francis: Next Friday 13th March is the second anniversary of Pope Francis as our
Holy Father. Please pray for him on this anniversary.
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE: Your prayers are requested for those whose anniversaries occur
about this time: Nita Jefferson, Celia Grignan, John Coleman, Joan McNulty, Rita Mortlock, Ellen Hayes,
Ethel Garland, Robert Pierse, Nora Slade, Manuel Runeghan, James Barnett, Philomena McCarthy,
Bridget Jones, Emma Denty, Rosita Pinto, Phil McTaggart, Cecilia O’Riordan, Mary Ellen Galvin, Rose
Wood, Aileen Fitzgerald, Helen Skehan, William O’Neill, Mary Butler, Alan Edney, Catherine Bailey,
Margaret McShane, Felix Wilson, Violet Atkins, Margaret Cotter, Vera Williams, Gerard McHugh, Paul
O’Sullivan, Julia Larkin: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. 211 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1
5QT.Tel: 020 7723 5101. Email: marylebone@rcdow.org.uk Priests of the Parish: Fr Michael Johnston
(Parish Priest). Email: michaeljohnston@rcdow.org.uk Priest in Residence: Fr Austin Garvey: Parish
Administrator: Mrs Marion Egan – Parish Office open 10.30am – 3.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday - Our Parish Web address is:- parishrcdow.org.uk/Marylebone
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Marylebone
8th March 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday:
Sunday:
SUNDAY MASSES
6.00pm (First Mass of Sunday)
8.30am, 11.00 (Family Mass), and 6.00pm (Folk Mass)
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 12.30pm and 6.00pm
Saturday 12.30pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 11.00am to 11.30am and 5.00pm to 5.30pm.
Every Saturday afternoon, there is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 5.00pm to
Benediction at 5.30pm.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Saturday at 7.00pm.
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Fr Michael writes: We don’t often think of Jesus as being angry. Indeed, he is usually
portrayed as gentle and forgiving – even at the Passion and the Crucifixion. But he is
definitely angry in today’s Gospel. What has made him so? It is not anything that has
been said or done to him directly. Jesus is angry because of the way in which others are
treating his Father’s house. We do well to think therefore, how we treat God’s house?
Do we visit it regularly to pray, to attend Mass? Do we act quietly, prayerfully and
reverently? Do we allow others the peace and space to pray? Do we welcome those who
are obviously visitors so that they feel at home with us? After all, what we have here is
far more important than the Temple in Jerusalem. We have here what Jesus talks of in
the Gospel, the sanctuary of his Body, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Lent: We are now at the third week of Lent. If you feel you have not begun or failed
miserably, do not worry, just begin again. Here are some suggestions:Weekday Mass: 12.30pm Monday to Saturday and 6pm Tuesday and Thursday. Why
not try to come to Mass each day during Lent?
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday at 5pm until 5.30pm why not take the
time to pop into Church even for a few minutes to keep company with Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament?
Rosary: Every day at 1pm Monday to Saturday, the Rosary is said here in our Church.
You would be most welcome to join.
Stations of the Cross: Will take place every Friday during Lent at 7pm in our Church.
Confessions: Take place every Saturday morning in our Church at 11.00am to 11.30am
and 5pm – 5.30pm. Why not try to get into the habit of coming regularly to Confession
and encouraging your family to come too.
Faith Sharing Group: Meets every Tuesday at 1.30pm in the Hall. You would be
welcome or the Faith Sharing Book “Anointed” is available to buy in the repository and
you may wish to use it at home with your family; friends or neighbours during Lent.
Lenten Alms: This year the Cardinal has chosen “Caritas” for Lenten Alms. There is a
wall box marked Lenten Alms for your donations.
Offertory Collection: You may wish to put a little extra into the Offertory collections
each week so that we can pay the bills easier.
RCIA: Please pray for Tatiana and Matthew who are to be received fully into our
Church at the Easter Vigil.
Leaflets: “The Call, The Journey and the Mission are available in the porch. These have
been printed to assist those who have responded to the Cardinal’s invitation to reflect on
marriage and family life and answer the questions on marriage and family life to be sent
to Mr. Edmund Adamus at Vaughan House, 46 Francis St. SW1P 1QN. These will be
collated and assist the Cardinal at the next part of the Synod to be held in Rome in
October.
Planned Giving Envelopes: This weekend the new boxes of envelopes for planned
giving are available in the porch. They should not be used until the weekend of 11th/12th
April. Please take a few minutes to collect your box. If you are new to the parish or
would like a box of envelopes, or to join the Gift Aid Scheme or would like to pay by
Bankers Order, please complete a form at the end of the row and put it into the box
marked “Forms for Planned Giving”. We will then arrange for your request. Please
consider carefully what you put into the bag at the Offertory. The weekly collection does
not meet the costs of running this parish.
General Election: As you know a General Election is to take place in May in this
country. In preparation the Bishops of England and Wales have issued a letter to all
Catholics with matters for them to consider carefully before we cast our vote. Please
take a copy from the porch of the church and take the time to read it.
Faith Matters talks: Lent 2015: This is a joint project of the Agency for Evangelisation and the
Dominican Priory.
10th March Fr. Aidan Nichols OP on How to write theology.
17th March Fr. Timothy Radcliffe OP on Tolerant and Free despite being Catholic?
When: 7pm to 8.30pm
Where: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St. SW1P 1QN
Booking is required as places are limited; Register at rcdow.org.uk/events/or
livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk or call at 0207 931 6078 to leave your details. Suggested donation is
£3 per talk.
Cardinal’s Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 23rd May 2015 at 3pm.
The Archbishop will be inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating
their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of
Catholic marriage in 2015. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish
clergy the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and
email (or telephone number, if no email).
Pilgrimage for 2015: As you know each year I take a group on pilgrimage. This group is
composed of various people where I have worked as a priest over the years. In 2015 I have
organised a pilgrimage to Budapest and Prague both cities of religious significance. It will take
place from Monday 21st September from Heathrow to Budapest returning on Sunday 27 th
September from Prague to Heathrow. In Budapest there will be a full tour of the city visiting the
famous Matthias Church; the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica to revere the relic of St.
Stephen. We will visit Esztergom the birthplace of St. Istran and one of the most sacred cities in
Hungary. We visit many other Churches and take a boat ride along the Danube. In Prague we
will visit Wenceslas Square; the Church of Our Lady of the Snows; the National Museum; Opera
House; St. Ignatius Church and the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The highlight of the
trip will be to Our Lady of Victorious and the 16 th Century statue of the Infant of Prague. We
will travel to Strahov Monastery one of the oldest monasteries in the world and the shrine of St.
Norbert. The cost of the pilgrimage is £998 which includes scheduled flight; accommodation in
4 star hotels; breakfast and evening meals. All excursions and entrance fees; tour manager and
local guides. If anyone is interested in going then please see Fr. Michael for forms.
Irish Social Night: Our Irish Social Night will take place on Saturday 21st March at 8pm. Please
bring your own drink. Buffet Supper provided. Starring Cerys Matthews MBE of TV and Radio
fame; Singers; Irish Musicians; Dancers, Quiz and Valuable raffle. Tickets £7.50 each from
Repository or Parish Office. Do not miss a wonderful night of fun and entertainment. All of
those entertaining are giving their time for nothing, please come along and show your support.
Collections for last weekend amounted to £274.78 Envelopes, £495.09 Loose plate, Total
£769.87 Lenten Fast Day CAFOD collection - £407.42
Have a good week