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23rd November (A) Ps Week 2 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING (A) NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY 9.30 am Mass led by children from St. Augustine’s School 5.45 pm YOUTH MASS MSZA SWIETA 19.30- Polish Mass Outreach: Catholic Youth Services Monday 24th — St Andrew Dung-Lac 8 pm Thinking Faith Talk in Hall and RCIA Tuesday 25th — Feria 12 Noon OVER 60’S LUNCH 2 pm Contemplative Prayer Group 5.45 pm last session of Yoga 8 pm Prayer group talk: -All welcome Wednesday 26th — Feria Masses at: 7.30 am and 12.30 pm 10 am Toddlers’ Club 12.30 pm Funeral Ann Bellingham 2.30 pm Bible group Thursday 27th — Feria 2.30 pm Cenacolo Prayer Group Friday 28th — Feria 10am Funeral Margaret Paige Saturday 29th — Our Lady FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SESSIONS 4 12 Noon Baptism: OLIVER GOULDEN Reconciliation 10.30-11.30 am; 4.30-5.15 pm 30th November — 1st Sunday of Advent (B) Collins p.387, New p.493, Pope John p.82 12.45 pm Baptism: ETHAN SLATER 4.15 pm Advent Service led by the Music Group Outreach: St George’s Cathedral
CRISIS IN CONGO You will have seen the appeal on television. We have sent £1,000 to CaFOD for immediate relief. Our next opportunity for a collection is on 21st December when we hope we will raise at least this amount. Anything in excess of £1,000 will be sent to Cafod after the collection.
CONFIRMATION 2009 ... will be on Sunday 28th June. Young people in Year 10 (or above) of secondary school can now enrol for the Confirmation program. Please collect a form from the porch and return it as soon as possible.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY We need a Children’s Liturgy co-ordinator (including the Family Masses starting the First Sunday of Advent 30th Nov.). Marcella has done a wonderful job, but it is now time for someone else. Give your name in the office if you are interested or talk with Fr Peter.
On this National Youth Sunday young people urge us all to work for a better world for everyone, to live sustainably and in solidarity with people living in poverty. Look up, if you are able to: www.reclaimthefurure.org.uk
DANIEL WEATHERLEY CONCERT Friday 19th December-7.30 pm Organ Room, Kent College—£10 Tickets will be on sale after Mass or from the office next week.
Madonnas ...meet again this Tuesday for a “Night in Marrakesh” £7 incl. drinks/food and entertainment. Tickets on sale after Mass. Call Louise on 525 644 for details. All profits to Cambodia’s Women’s Fund. CHILDREN’S LITURGY We need a Children’s Liturgy co-ordinator (including the Family Masses starting the First Sunday of Advent 30th Nov.). Marcella has done a wonderful job, but it is now time for someone else. Give your name in the office if you are interested or talk with Fr Peter. Advent Liturgies 1st Sunday of Advent - 30th November 2008 2nd Sunday of Advent - 7th December 2008 3rdSunday of Advent - 14th December 2008 4.15pm St. Augustine’s Church Advent will shortly be upon us. This special season of preparation often gets overlooked in the haste and rush towards Christmas. As our busy lives focus upon Christmas, lets step back for a moment, during these dark nights of winter, and make Advent a time of waiting, a time of longing, and a time of anticipation. Join us as we journey through Advent with these short liturgies of readings, reflections, intercessions and music. Lets put Advent into context and really prepare for the coming of Christ. ************************************ Fr Philip Pak will be coming back to give a talk on “Art in Advent” on Saturday 13th December after 5.30 pm Mass—6.30 for 7 pm. Refreshments will be served-all welcome.
THINKING FAITH PARISH TALKS Continuing our Monday talks in the hall at 8 p.m. This week: “Jesus Christ—who do you say I am?" Fr Marcus. These talks are open to all. The RCIA group continues meeting in the presbytery after the talk. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Advent is almost upon us and with it a wonderful chance to draw nearer to Jesus by being with him for an hour (or whatever time we can spare) before the Blessed Sacrament. What a marvellous opportunity! We travel hundreds of miles to visit places where the saints have been and yet Jesus is waiting for us here! It really is mind-blowing. I now have a few more permanent slots available. These are: Mondays at 1, 3, and 5pm, and Fridays at 2pm. I also need more reserves to fill in when others are sick or away. Many thanks for all your help. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped with the Exposition throughout the year and to wish you all a Happy and Holy Christmas and New Year. Sylvia
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS STAMPS This Christmas, the Post Office is to issue both secular stamps and religious stamps; but just like last year, you have to stipulate if you want religious stamps!! Apparently each Post Office has been asked to report to HQ the totals for each (possibly to say that there is no demand for the latter!) So please remember to ask for the ones with the Christian designs. Use them or lose them.
Getting Married in 2009 ? Please let one of the clergy know if you are considering getting married next year . Our Marriage Preparation Day will be held on 14th February 2009 and the team need to know how many couples will be attending. GIFT AID Envelope 198 Would the person who is using this numbered envelope please contact Mike Tyrer or via the Church Office. Many thanks APF RED MISSION BOXES are now being collected. Please bring yours to the Church office and collect a new one from the porch.
CHRISTMAS CARDS - CAMBODIA If you would like to send a “religious” Christmas card to our twin parish and to all our Cambodian brothers and sisters and their priests: Fr Viney Nget—Catholic Church, PO Box 601, Kompong Thom, Cambodia
LAVENDER BAGS A wonderful £181 was raised on behalf of the Hospice in the Weald.
Christmas Boxes For several years now, owing to the generosity of our parishioners we have been able to give a decorated shoe box , packed with small gifts , to each of our Christmas lunch guests. We know you have many calls on your time and generosity but this is a very worthwhile project and one, in which I am sure your children would enjoy being involved! Some suggestions :confectionery, toiletries, pens, diary, torch, scarf, photo frame, mug, purse or wallet and /or anything else you can think of! Many thanks Tess Negri
MAYORS TOY APPEAL We will be holding our usual toy collection for the Mayor’s Toy Appeal on Sunday 30th November—Please bring your gift for the children of the Borough to Masses on that day only. Children at the 9.30 Mass will be able to present their gifts at the offertory. If you miss the collection in church, please take your gifts to any collecting point in the town such as TWBC Gateway (was McDonald’s) the Town Hall. See poster in porch for more details. CHRISTMAS DINNER 2008 Once again we are offering a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to anyone in Tunbridge Wells who is in need and / or faces the prospect of a lonely Christmas. As last year, we will provide this in the Age Concern Hall, Wood Street. ( off Camden Road) This is very much a parish effort and depends on the generosity of everyone. If you can help in any way on Christmas Day, please fill in the slip below and return to the office. Name: ........................................................... Address …........................................................... ........................................................... Phone:................................................. Please tick any way you can help: Transporting people :- to lunch (12-12.30pm)…………………………………... back home (2.30-3pm)………………………………….. Being part of the catering team ................. Serving and clearing up after meal.............. Washing up/Tidying up ……………………………. Welcoming and general help …………………….
Last week’s offerings Offertory: £1911.88 Outreach: Porch Light £580.51 CAFOD: £116.50 Mitapeeap: £58.92 Thank you for your generosity
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