11th October (b) 2009

CATHOLIC PARISHES OF BOREHAMWOOD SS JOHN FISHER AND THOMAS MORE & ST TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS th

NEWSLETTER FOR SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2009 th 28 Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Apostleship of Prayer – Pope Benedict’s intention for October 2009 Sunday Eucharist - That Sundays may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist. Newsletter and Parish information on line at www.rcdow.org.uk/borehamwood PARISH TEAM Parish Priest: Father Michael Daley – St Teresa’s Presbytery, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Herts., WD6 1TG Tel: 0208 953 1294. E-mail: [email protected] Catechetical Coordinator: Sister Margaret Jones RSM – 28 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 4LA. Tel: 0208 953 0715 Pastoral Coordinator: Sister Mary Meaney RSM – 28 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 4LA Tel: 0208 953 0715 Joint Parishes Secretary: Mrs Sue Partington – available 10am - 2pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri at the Parish Office based at St Teresa’s Presbytery, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 1TG. Tel: 0208 953 1294. E-mail: [email protected] WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE ST TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS, SHENLEY ROAD Sunday Mass: Saturday (Vigil Mass) 6pm; Sunday 10am, (Tea and coffee in St Teresa’s Parish Centre after this Mass – all are welcome) Weekday Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - Mass at 9.15am. (There is no Mass on a Wednesday or st Saturday morning, except 1 Saturday of each month at SS John Fisher and Thomas More Church – see below – Please note that Weekday Mass times are subject to change) Services of Word and Holy Communion: When Fr Michael or a supply priest is unavailable to celebrate Mass, Sr Margaret or Sr Mary will conduct a Service of Word and Holy Communion. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 11am to11.30am & 5pm to 5.40pm or by appointment. st Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament: On Saturday between11am & 11.30am. (Except 1 Saturday of each month when this will take place as SS John Fisher & Thomas More Church between 10 am and 11 am) Rosary Group: Normally every Friday 7.15 pm St Teresa’s Church, Shenley Road. SAINTS JOHN FISHER & THOMAS MORE, ROSSINGTON AVENUE Sunday Mass: 8.30am & 12 Noon First Saturday of every month: Mass at 9.30am followed by private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament till 11am. Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place between 10 & 10.30am th

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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2009 Sat 10th 6 pm: (St T, Vigil for Sunday) - Adrian Kinread RIP (anniv) th Sun 11 8.30 am: (SS JFTM, Rossington Ave) – Special Intention in honour of St Jude 10 am (St T) – Terry Tully RIP 12 noon (SS JFTM, Rossington Ave) – Paula Tiffen RIP (anniv) th Mon 12 9.15 am – Feria – Gillian Tillotson RIP Tues 13th 9.15 am – St Edward the Confessor – Monique Marie RIP th Weds 14 No Mass Thurs 15th 9.15 am – St Teresa of Avila – Hannah ‘Pat’ Taylor RIP Fri 16th 10 am – Feria – Funeral of Sean Kinread – SS JFTM – Rossington Avenue (Sean will be received into the Church the evening before at 6.30 pm) Sat 17th 6pm (St Teresa’s, Vigil for Sunday) – Intentions of the Parish Team and the people of both our parishes FINANCES – WEEKLY COLLECTIONS th St Teresa (4 October) - Planned Giving - £607.90; Loose £451.50 - Total £1,059. 40 th SS J Fisher & T More (4 October) – Planned Giving – £64.00; Loose £400.10 - Total £464.10 Thank you for increasing your level of giving – Many Thanks

PARISH INFORMATION PLANNED GIVING CAMPAIGN – TIME TO DECIDE – Thank you to all those in both our parishes who have already completed pledge cards. This is the final week of our fundraising campaign and we will be asking you to decide how you will support the parishes. The pledge card offers you two choices. (1) Changing the amount that you give each week – if this is your choice then we will give you a supply of envelopes for your donations (if you already use envelopes, please use the supply you are already have. If you wish to increase your donation, just put more in the envelope and it will be recorded) We can claim 28 p back from the Tax Office on each £ you give at no cost to yourselves because we are a registered charity. (2) Making a regular donation by Bankers Order (direct debit) – If this is your choice we will give you a direct debit form which should be completed and returned to your bank. We can also give you envelopes, if you wish. We know that you will do your best to carry out your pledge. We have been much heartened and encouraged by the response from the people of both our parishes. It’s clear that there is a real willingness to move forward in this area of fundraising. Thank you for your continued support - Fr Michael, Sr Mary and Sr Margaret STATUES at St Teresa’s - If you wish to contribute to the cost of the refurbishment of the statues, please speak to Fr. Michael. Grateful thanks to all who have given donations so far. PARISH CENSUS FORM - Thank you to all those who have completed and returned their pink forms. This information will help us serve you more effectively. Please take one from the back of both Churches if you have not already done so, and return it completed to the box provided. Thank you for your cooperation. YOUNG ADULTS post Confirmation - We want to know what you think! Please take one of the yellow forms from the back of both churches, answer the questions and then return to box provided. PARISH INFORMATION - on how to get your child baptised, how to get married, what to do when going into hospital and how to arrange for a Mass to be offered for a particular intention can be found on the notice boards at the back of both Churches. ST TERESA’S SCHOOL - Applications for admission into the Nursery for the year 2010-11 will be available from th 16 October and can be collected from the school or from the back of St Teresa’s church. Please note that the request for a Priest’s reference must be made directly, in person to Fr. Michael. Please do not post, or leave at the Presbytery ST TERESA’S CAR PARK - Please take extra care when using the car park. Cars are often hemmed in and are unable to be moved. This could be a serious problem in cases of emergency. Also, one of the wooden posts has been broken on the chain fencing. Please take extra care when driving in and out. WHEN YOU COME TO CHURCH - please turn up in good time before Mass starts; turn OFF your mobile phone and please do not bring hard or noisy toys for children to play with. Please do not chew gum or bring food or drink to Church. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY th

CARIBBEAN EVENING - will be held on Saturday 17 October from 7 pm till Midnight in St Teresa’s Parish Centre. Food and bar will be available, plus live music from a Steel Band. Tickets will be sold at £12 each in aid of the Joint Parishes Building Fund. For more information and sales, see representatives at the back of both Churches after all Masses this weekend. CATECHETICS AFTERNOON OF RECOLLECTION FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD (READERS) - with Fr John Hemer on th Saturday 24 October from 2.30 pm in St Teresa’s Parish Centre. Please complete the slip attached to the itinerary and return it to Fr Michael ASAP. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - The first session for children who have registered for the First Holy Communion Programme Programme will take place in St. Teresa's School at 6.15pm on Thursday 15 October. CONFIRMATION - An invitation is extended to young people in St. Teresa's and SS. John Fisher and Thomas More who are in Year 9 or above to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in June 2010. Please take a red form from the back of one of our Churches and return it to Sr. Margaret no later than Sunday 18 October. Forms can be dropped into the Presbytery at St. Teresa's or the Parish House at 28 Rossington Avenue YOUR KINGDOM COME! - Booklets issued by the diocese with daily meditations on Catholic Social teaching th starting on the 28 Sunday of the Year are available at the back of both Churches at the cost of £1 each.