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Adult formation / RCIA: The programme is open for everyone to attend, no credentials required! (Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) The programme continues this Monday, 17 th March at 7 pm. This week we give thought to the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity of God, Father Son and Holy Spirit as a preface to considering the fullest revelation that God makes of Himself in the Incarnation, that is, the birth of Jesus, God the Son, in Bethlehem. (A cross reference would be the prologue of St. John.)
ROSARY CIRCLE FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS:- If you haven’t already done so, but would still like to commit to praying a decade of the Rosary each day during February, then please do put your initial or a tick in one of the boxes on the ‘Rosary Circle’ chart in the church porch. Our thanks to all those who have ‘signed up’ already to be part of the ‘Rosary Circles’. So as to keep this spiritual exercise in our minds and hearts, the first Sunday of each month is a ‘sign up’ weekend, when people can recommit to this by 'signing up again' or indeed take up this prayerful activity. Let it be said, however, that anyone can join the Rosary Circles at any time, so, even if you haven’t done so thus far, please be encouraged to do so. Details of how to be involved are on the notice in the church porch. PLEASE BE PART OF A ROSARY CIRCLE PRAYING FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS FROM THE PARISH! Thank you. Prayer for vocations to the Priesthood: ( Dropped in through the presbytery letter box, so a ‘thankyou’ to the courier) God our Father, look in love upon our homes, our families and our communities. Raise up from amongst us worthy priests to preach the Gospel to all people, to minister at your altar and care for your flock. Fill us with your Holy Spirit and make us faithful and inspiring witnesses to your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Monthly Prayer and Adoration: In the church this coming Thursday, 13th March, from 7 to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to come along, there will be a time for quiet prayer as well as the recitation of the Rosary before the Blessed Sacrament.
CAFOD Lenten Family Fast Day:- Is this coming Friday, when we are invited to live in simplicity that day and have a sense of the hunger which so many across the world experience each day. Through such fasting and abstinence, we, hopefully have a greater sense of the poverty experienced by so many. Whatever money we save on food etc that day, we are invited to contribute to the work of CAFOD the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development in a second collection next weekend.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: The programmes continue this week. First Holy Communion on Tuesday 11th March and Thursday 13th March respectively. For the older children, Year 5 and above, the meeting will be on Tuesday at 4.15 in the small hall and last about 1 hour. Confirmation Programme: Continues this Thursday at 6 pm. Adult formation / RCIA: Continues this Monday, 10th March at 7 pm . This week we look at the role of the Old Testament prophets.
Lent Reconciliation Service: Bishop Richard is visiting each Deanery to celebrate Reconciliation Services and will be coming to the Epsom Deanery on Tuesday 25th March, 7pm, at St Michael’s, Ashtead. At the Deanery Clergy Meeting, it was agreed that, as a sign of our working towards greater collaboration, this would replace all other Lenten Reconciliation Services. There are, of course, the regular opportunities for Reconciliation in each community, and the opportunity for Reconciliation at the Deanery Retreat Days. Holy Hour: Bishop Richard has asked that each Deanery pray for the Diocese in a monthly Holy Hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. We’ll do this on the first Friday of each month, from 5pm to 6pm, at St Michael’s, Ashtead, including the Rosary, Scripture Reflection and Benediction. All are very welcome.
Mass and Meet:- Please note that Mass on Friday, 7th March is at 12.00 noon followed by a light lunch in the hall, to which everyone is invited.
Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage: Applications for this summer's Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (25-31 July by air or own transport, 24 July-1 August by coach/jumbulance) are now open on the diocesan website: https://www.abdiocese.org.uk/lourdes/home
Monthly prayer hour: Takes place in the church this Thursday, 13th from 7.00 to 8.00pm with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Youth Group:- A reminder that any young people of secondary school age are welcome to meet in the church hall on Friday afternoon from 4pm onwards. Tea and toast, or if the preference is for cheese pizza, will be available. An opportunity to meet informally, ask questions and have the opportunity to grow in faith, then to end the working week with the ‘Night Prayer of the Church’ at 5.45.