We may sometimes feel like 'one untimely born'...wishing we had been born in other times or other circumstances, but this is our time, by God's grace. We may feel that we are unworthy or that we have given all that we can. But in this time, God asks us not to be afraid but to trust and to act; to bear witness to God's living, loving, transforming presence in the world. God will give the results - our task is to do what is asked of us, without fear, and with trust: 'at your word, I will pay out the nets'.
With every blessing Eugene Fr Eugene Curran CM.
CANCELLED QUIZ NIGHT FEBRUARY 2025
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the quiz night event for this Friday has had to be cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Michael Kevins, his Reception will be on Wednesday 12th February at 6pm and his Funeral will be at 1pm on Thursday 13th February, also Mary Josephine Veronica Odell, her Funeral will be on Monday 17th February at 12 Noon, may their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
A DAY WITH MARY
Is taking place at Holy Apostles, Winchester Street, Pimlico on Saturday 22 February 9.30am and Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 March (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 17th May 2025 at 2:30pm.
The Cardinal is inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2025. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, your full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Please advise the office before Thursday 3rd April 2024.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised on Sunday 2nd March at 4pm in the church.
RACIAL JUSTICE DAY
This year, Racial Justice Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, 16 February 2025. The theme, Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice, invites Catholics across England and Wales to reflect on the collective journey towards racial justice in our schools, parishes and the wider society. Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Racial Justice, said: “2025 is a very special year. It marks both a Year of Jubilee and the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. “This year, we invite the Catholic community to reflect on the journey towards racial justice- past, present and future – by asking: 'How far have we come, where are we now and what remains to be achieved?’ “Just as pilgrims must prepare for their journey and be properly equipped, we, too, need all that is necessary to propel us towards racial justice - the mind of Christ; examination of our progress and of the challenges that remain; a willingness to learn from one another together; and prayers for and on the journey.
Next week there will be a second collection for Racial Justice.
MASS INTENTION GUIDELINES AT THE ANNUNCIATION
Just one mass intention is allowed for each mass, although when a priest concelebrates he can have another intention.
The Bishops Conference has recommended that the normal mass offering is £10.00.
Each Sunday a Priest at the Annunciation will offer one mass for the people of the parish, noted as ‘Pro Populo’ in the listings. This is for each of you and all the intentions you have. Please do not ask for the ‘Pro Pop’ mass to be replaced by your own intention, although it can be moved to another time in the weekend if there is space.
If you do not need your mass intention offered here, we send the intention away.
JUBILEE VOLUNTEERING FAIR
To celebrate the Jubilee of Volunteering (8th/9th March) a Volunteering Fair will take place on Saturday 8th March from 3pm to 5pm in Westminster Cathedral Hall.
To find out more please visit https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/volunteer-service/ or email cvs@rcdow.org.uk or take a look at our notice board.
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.
MASS INTENTION GUIDELINES AT THE ANNUNCIATION
Just one mass intention is allowed for each mass, although when a priest concelebrates he can have another intention.
The Bishops Conference has recommended that the normal mass offering is £10.00.
Each Sunday a Priest at the Annunciation will offer one mass for the people of the parish, noted as ‘Pro Populo’ in the listings. This is for each of you and all the intentions you have. Please do not ask for the ‘Pro Pop’ mass to be replaced by your own intention, although it can be moved to another time in the weekend if there is a space.
If you do not need your mass intention offered here, we send the intention away.
JUBILEE VOLUNTEERING FAIR
To celebrate the Jubilee of Volunteering (8th/9th March) a Volunteering Fair will take place on Saturday 8th March from 3pm to 5pm in Westminster Cathedral Hall.
To find out more please visit https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/volunteer-service/ or email cvs@rcdow.org.uk or take a look at our notice board.
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