Catholic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Northfields
38, Camborne Avenue, Ealing, London, W13 9QZ
Tel. 020 8567 5421
e-mail: northfields@rcdow.org.uk website: http://parish.rcdow.org.uk/northfields
Parish Priest: Fr. Jim Duffy
Pastoral Assistant: Miss Anna Maria Dupelycz
Office Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri, 10.30am-1pm; 2pm-6pm Closed Thursday
Sacraments and Devotions:
Reconciliation (‘Confession’): Saturday, 10am & 6pm
Baptisms: Second and Fourth weekends of the month after attendance at a Preparation Course
Marriages: arranged by appointment. Six months’ notice required. Information on prep. courses available on parish website.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 10am – 11am
Rosary: After weekday Mass
In case you are admitted to hospital........
In light of data protection please indicate on entering hospital that your details are to be passed to the RC Chaplain. Also state that
you would like the RC Chaplain to visit you.
Psalter Week 4
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28th Sunday Ordinary Time Year B
Sunday 11th October 2015
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Readings for This Week Wisdom 7:7-11; Ps89; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30
Readings for Next Week Isaiah 53:10-11; Ps. 32; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45
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Reflection from Fr. Hilary: All Human Life Deserves the Greatest Respect
You may have seen recently a series of 3 television programmes entitles “The Extraordinary Making of You”. Very
beautifully done. It was fascinating to see our development over nine months in the womb. It should only conjure up
for us a wonderful sense of awe, reverence and dignity.
Needless to say there was no mention of abortion and of the destruction which it is. That would have spoiled the
programme. But what about the appalling spoiling which abortion is? Yes, indeed, especially when you remember there
are between 500 and 600 abortions every day in this country alone – every day. Now one has to be very understanding
towards any person who is in a terrible state contemplating an abortion. But after nearly 50 years since the Abortion Act,
plenty of people have little qualms and treat the whole matter lightly. Between 500 and 600 a day. Any sense of awe,
reverence and dignity goes out of the door. All other stages of human life from womb to tomb are of greatest
importance too of course.
Let me finish with a quotation from the late Malcom Muggeridge, the broadcaster. Amid the serious points he makes,
one can smile at him getting a “dig” at certain people. He says:
“As a matter of fact, under present-day conditions, it is extremely improbable that Jesus would have been
permitted to be born at all. Mary’s pregnancy in poor circumstances and with the father unknown, would have
been an obvious case for an abortion and her talk of having conceived as a result of the intervention of the Holy
Spirit would have pointed to the need for psychiatric treatment and made the case for terminating her pregnancy
even stronger. Thus our generation, needing a Saviour more, perhaps, than that has existed, would be too
humane to allow one to be born, too enlightened to permit the Light of the World to shine in a darkness that
grows ever more oppressive.”
Please keep for prayerful reflection.
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Altar Servers
Rota: The new rota will be available soon. Training: Information has been sent out by e-mail.
Recruiting new servers will take place in January once the training programme has been reviewed.
Music in Mass 11.30am: Rehearsal Tuesday, 7.30pm in the Church. All singers and musicians welcome of any age.
Church & Hall Cleaning Church: Team A; Hall: Team 1.
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
Thank you for your generosity. The total to date stands at £2317.77. Donations can still
be made this weekend by placing a donation envelope in the main collection.
Ealing In Bloom We congratulate Michael Walsh on receiving ‘Commended’ for the parish gardens. We thank him
for his dedicated work in maintaining the gardens all year round.
SVP have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, 8.00pm, Parish House.
Youth Club for Years 6 & 7, Friday, 7.30pm, Parish Hall.
Masses this Week
Sunday 11th October (28th Sunday Year B)
Thursday 15th October (St Teresa of Jesus)
6.30pm (Sat.) De Mello Family (Thanksgiving)
No Mass
8.30am (Sun.) Deceased Members of Butler & Connolly Families
10.00am (Harvest Mass) Thanksgiving for Harvest
Friday 16th October St Margaret Mry Alacoque; St Hedwig)
11.30am People of the Parish
9.30am Jadwiga Treszka (RIP)
6.30pm Bridie Smyth (L.D.)
Monday 2th October (St. Wilfrid)
Saturday 17th October (St Ignatius of Antioch)
9.30am Geraldine Neville (Intentions)
9.30am Mark Greliak (L.D.)
Sunday 18th October (29th Sunday Year B
Tuesday 13th October (St Edward the Confessor)
6.30pm (Sat.) Bridge Fitzgerald (Intentions))
9.30am Janet Lynch (Get Well)
8.30am Eileen Henry (Get Well)
10.00am Philomena Larkin (Ann.)
Wednesday 14th October (St Callistus I)
11.30am Sr. André Dullagahan RSHM (L.D.)
9.30am Dermot Neilan (RIP)
6.30pm
Parish Celebration of Harvest
takes place at 10.00am Mass today. Non-perishable food, however, can be
brought at any Mass. This will be distributed among Ealing Foodbank, Acton Homeless and Hanwell Homeless. Ealing
Food bank ‘shopping list’ available from the church porch. Help needed in sorting donations after each Mass and on
Monday morning in the Parish House.
Young Readers
1. Assessments will take place on 24th October, and an additional date of 7th November. Please sign up on the list in the
sacristy.
2. Anyone interested in becoming a reader, Year 4 upwards, please sign up on the list in the sacristy. Training will begin
after half term.
The Autumn Faith-Sharing season begins today and runs for six weeks. It is entitled ‘Love Divine’ and the theme is
the grace we receive in the sacraments. The prayer group will be running a drop-in session, beginning Weds. 14th Oct.
They meet at 2pm for a prompt start at 2:15pm every Wednesday afternoon in the Parish house. All are most welcome.
Please call Maria on 020 8840 7672 for more details.
World Youth Day 2016 will take place in Krakow, Poland, late July. We would like to take a group from the parish.
Anyone is eligible from age 16 upwards (ie. turned 16 by the beginning of May 2016). If you are interested please send
name, date of birth and e-mail address to northfields@rcdow.org.uk or by completing the short form available in the
porch.
Catechetics
Catechists Volunteers required to work with people of all ages in passing on the faith. Training is offered. For further
information, contact Anna in person, by e-mail or by phone.
Journey in Faith (R.C.I.A.) If you or anyone you know is interested in either knowing more about being a Catholic or
is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Anna or Fr Jim.. Session on Sat. 31st Oct, 11am – 12 Noon, Parish
Hall.
First Reconciliation & Communion 2016 Meeting for Catechists and Helpers, 4th November, 8.00pm.
Confirmation 2016
for young people in Year 9 -11, regularly attending Mass at Northfields, information meeting
today, 4.30pm-6.0pm, for candidates, parents and sponsors. Application packs will be distributed at this meeting, so if
you are unable to attend, please contact Anna before the meeting. Anyone older than 16, please contact Anna as a
different preparation process applies.
R.E. for Children in Non-Catholic Primary Schools The next session takes place on 21st October, 5.45pm –
6.30pm in the Parish Hall. It is not too late to enrol. At least one academic year of these sessions is needed before First
Communion.
Faith Formation/Training Sessions There is a wealth of courses arranged by the diocese, mostly free of charge.
Check the website should you be interested in any. www.rcdow.org.uk/events
DBS/CRB Forms
Please contact Kathleen (020 8567 5864) or Hazel (020 8567 9595) to arrange a mutually
convenient time to return and process applications. Application forms available from the parish office. Checks are
needed for anyone involved in any parish ministry or work involving children, young people, or vulnerable adults . If you
are unsure, please contact Kathleen or Hazel. They will be available to process forms on Wednesday, 7-8.00pm, Parish
House.
Secondary Transfer
1. Open Days/Evenings
Please see the poster in the porch which gives details of some upcoming open events or
consult an individual school’s website.
2. Priest Reference Forms Fr Jim will be available for signing Year 7 and Sixth Form priest references this week at the
following days and times: Mon. 11.00am-12.30pm; Tues, 4.30pm – 6.30pm; Fri. 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
Please check this newsletter for details each week. Nursery & Reception forms will be done after half term.