
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission, the Vincentians. We traditionally mark this on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, 25th January. With astonishing appropriateness, the Gospel this weekend is also the motto of the Vincentians; 'Evangelizare Pauperibus Misit Me' - 'He sent me to bring good news to the poor'. But this is not just a call for priests; it is a reminder that the Good News has to be proclaimed in every place and in every generation by call of us because we have all received the Spirit of the Lord.
With every blessing, Eugene Curran CM
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised on Sunday 2nd February at 4pm in the church.
CONFIRMATION
Parents meeting for confirmation candidates will be on Wednesday 29th January. Time 7.30pm in the Canon Smyth Church Hall. Confirmation Candidates session will begin on Wednesday 5th February. Time 7.00pm in the Canon Smyth Church Hall.
QUIZ NIGHT FEBRUARY 2025
You are invited to enjoy an evening of fun trivia on Friday 7th February 2025, 7pm doors open. Entry is only £10/adult and £5/child (under 16). Admission includes fish and chips. Sign up today by visiting four12.co.uk/quiz
FOODBANK FOR THE COMMUNITY
Non – perishable food is required for the foodbank, please leave your donations in one of the marked boxes in the church porch. -No soup- Thank you.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Cardinal Nichols will take place from 25th July to 1st August using the Sanctuary’s theme for the Jubilee year ‘With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope’. The booking platform will soon be open for Volunteer Helpers, Medics, Assisted Pilgrims, Clergy and others who wish to take part. For more information go to https://rcdow.org.uk/pilgrimages/lourdes/ or contact Elizabeth Uwalaka in the Pilgrimage Office at elizabethuwalaka@rcdow.org.uk or phone 020 7798 9173.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Michael Kevins, May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
MARRIAGE CARE
Marriage Care is a charity that runs marriage preparation courses for couples marrying in a Catholic church, and is looking for new course facilitators. Training is provided, and volunteers will join the local Centre. For more information, please call Karen on 0800 389 3801 (09:00 – 17:00, Mon – Thurs) or visit our website at: https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/mpcf/ .
ST RICHARD REYNOLDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE, TWICKENHAM
The college is currently looking for: Teacher of Religious Education, Teacher of French, Teacher of PE (Girls) and Part-time Art Technician Please contact recruitment@srrcc.org.uk or phone 020 8325 4630.
The Search for Truth: Edith Stein, 14 – 16 March 2025
Fr Matthew Blake, OCD will offer a weekend exploring the life and teachings of Edith Stein, or St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and her indominatable search for truth that led her to the Catholic faith.
For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-search-for-truth-edith-stein/
MENS' SPIRITUAL EXERCISES, 30 MARCH - 4 APRIL 2025
A 5-day version of the Ignatian Exercises offered specifically for men (whether lay or ordained), this retreat will be preached by the Benedictine Monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, Flavigny (France). Founded in 1988, this community has retained its charism of a specific apostolate to men with a shortened version of the Ignatian Exercises. One-to-one direction will be offered alongside the talks. Priests are welcome to attend and concelebrate or celebrate their own Mass. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-spiritual-exercises/
THE FATHERHOOD OF THE PRIEST CLERGY RETREAT, 28 APRIL - 2 MAY 2025
We are delighted to announce that Fr Jose Granados, Superior General of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and Vice-President emeritus of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family Life, will preach our spring clergy retreat. Fr Granados will address two, intertwined questions that are at the heart of priestly identity: masculinity and spiritual paternity. As a widely respected sacramental theologian, a consultor to multiple Vatican dicasteries, author of numerous articles and volumes, as well as an experienced pastor and formator, this is a unique opportunity to engage with a theme of fundamental importance to priesthood.
For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/the-fatherhood-of-the-priest/
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