CHURCH OF SAINT MARY 14 December 2014 Third Sunday of Advent

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4 HOLLY PLACE LONDON, NW3 6QU 020 7435 6678 [email protected] parish.rcdow.org.uk/hampstead www.stmaryshampstead.com (pastoral website) The Reverend Monsignor Phelim Rowland 10.30am-2.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri Mark Martinez, [email protected] Brenden Thompson, [email protected] Fairtrade Certified Parish

Sunday Collection 30 November 2014 The collection for this past weekend was as follows: Cash £1198.59 Planned Giving £924.20 Total £2122.79 Thank you for your generosity. Please remember the Diocese levies our parish at 29% of the weekly collections.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Fourth Sunday in Advent) First Reading: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Psalm: 88:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Second Reading: Rom 16:25-27 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: www.wednesdayword.org/downloads/parish_docs/350-A-Advent-3-2014.pdf SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR ‘FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND’ & SALE OF GOODS FROM HOLY LAND 13/14 DECEMBER 2014 There will be a collection to raise money for Christians in the Holy Land on behalf of Friends of the Holy Land. There will also be a small sale of goods, that Monsignor Phelim has brought back from his Pilgrimage in the Parish rooms after all the Masses. The proceeds from the sale will go towards the School of Joy, in the town of Beit Sahur, very near Bethlehem, teaching children with special needs. More information at www.schoolofjoy.org. THE LONDON CATHOLIC WORKER CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER 14 DECEMBER, 3-6PM GIUSEPPE CONLON HOUSE, 49 MATTISON ROAD, LONDON N4 1BG Join us to celebrate and help raise funds for our work in the New Year. We will have prayer followed by musical performances, skits by our guests and volunteers, open mic performances, face painting for children and lots of yummy nibbles! Come share your talent, enjoy great music, and laugh with our wonderful community. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. There is no cover fee, but donations are welcome. Please also note that this event is alcohol free. For more information please contact Sarah at [email protected]. SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS Wednesday 24 December Christmas Eve 11.00-12.00 Confessions 17.00 Vigil Mass of Christmas for children The children are encouraged to dress as figures from the Nativity scene. 23.00 Midnight Mass with carols, Blessing of the Crib and the Christmas proclamation Thursday 25 December Christmas Day 08.30 Mass 10.00 Mass 11.30 Mass There is no evening Mass Friday 26 December St Stephen, The First Martyr 10.00 Mass

HAMPSTEAD YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS FAIR SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER, 4.30-6.00PM The Fair is a fun get-together in advance of having a regular Youth Group in January 2015. All the candidates from previous confirmation classes will have the chance to meet each other again and will meet other teenagers of their age. It will also be a chance for Candidates of the new Confirmation Programme to meet each other. Any queries, please email Brenden: [email protected]. Venue: St Marcellina's Convent, 6 Ellerdale Rd, NW3. SVP BAZAAR The final total made from the SVP Bazaar is just under £1200 of which £750 has already been distributed to 3 charities. One to SVP in Sudan, one to Nazareth House AIDS orphans in South Africa via Fr Vincent Docherty and lastly to poor families for Christmas hampers in the Kentish Town area. The rest we keep for tithes, for our twinage in India and for emergency calls on our funds. The draw for the raffle will be this coming Sunday after the 10am Mass. Many thanks to all our kind and generous supporters. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA LOVE HURTS: THE TRUTH BEHIND REDEMPTIVE SUFFERING In this presentation, Matthew Leonard focuses on the new idea of love proclaimed by Christ and how it gives meaning to human suffering, penance and, ultimately, death. Sounds a bit dark, doesn’t it? But it’s not! By looking at these issues we’ll discover the secret to how we can “Rejoice in the Lord always” just like St. Paul, no matter what happens. WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICES Wed 17 & Thurs 18 December: A Christmas Celebration: Music & readings for Christmas by the Westminster Cathedral Choir and Orchestra, Martin Baker - Conductor Performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Westminster Cathedral Gift Shop, and Ticketmaster: 0844 847 1524, or www.ticketmaster.co.uk. CALIX Calix in London is an association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through affiliation with and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. It promotes the spiritual development of its members by offering weekly meetings, with celebrations of Mass, conversation, prayer and reflection. New members are always welcome. For more information please go to www.calixsociety.org.uk or ring 07762 570361. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2015 11 January 4.00pm Bi-centenary Committee Meeting 24 January 12.30-2pm Marriage Preparation Volunteers Meeting 30 January 7.30pm Parish Dinner at Highgate Golf Club 4 February 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting 23 February 8.00pm Parish Finance Committee Meeting 10 May Mgr Phelim’s 40th Anniversary of Ordination 13 May 5.30pm Mass for Clergy for Mgr Phelim’s Anniversary of Ordination 17 May 4.00pm Parish Confirmation 13 June 4.00pm Parish First Holy Communion 20 September 11.30pm Mass to open the Bi-centenary of St Mary’s 11 October 5.00pm Talk by Dom Aidan Bellenger OSB for the Bicentenary of St Mary’s. The Subject: The Catholic community in England at the end of the 18 th Century.

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Vigil Mass Mass Mass Intention for Victor Moye, RIP Solemn Mass Mass with Hymns

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Advent Feria Advent Feria Advent Feria Mass at St Dorothy’s Convent, Advent Feria Advent Feria

PARISH SAFE-GUARDING REPRESENTATIVE - Deirdre Allen She can be contacted in confidence at [email protected]. THE SACRAMENTS Baptism: usually on Saturday by prior arrangement with the Parish Priest Penance: Saturday 6pm-6:25pm Marriage: by appointment with the Parish Priest Visiting of the Sick and Housebound: please arrange with the Parish Priest Confirmation: annually by participation in Confirmation Program Convert Instruction: regular courses run by the Parish Priest Mass Intentions: can be arranged through the Parish Priest DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Details for events can be found on the Display Board in the back of the church.

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Sale of goods from Holy Land, Parish Rooms Children’s Vigil Mass of Christmas, 5pm Midnight Mass, 11pm Christmas Day Masses: 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am. No evening Mass 26 Dec St Stephen’s Day,10am

Catholic Teaching For Children Attending Non-Catholic Schools Sister Pauline from St. Dorothy’s Convent is responsible for the instruction of children who attend non-Catholic schools. The classes take place every Sunday (in term time) beginning at 11am in St. Dorothy’s Convent, 99 Frognal. Children must be registered beforehand. Please contact: Sister Pauline 020 7794 6893

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