Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary & St. Patrick
61 Blackhorse Road E17 7AS
Tel: 020 8520 3647
Parish Email:
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Website: www.stpatrickswalth.co.uk
Fr. Kevin T. Conway SMA Fr. Freddy Warner SMA
Mass Times
Monday – Friday 09.30am / Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm
Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass
Confession
Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm
SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2019
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTION FOR CHRISTIAN KITCHEN last weekend amounted to £1,087.49. Many thanks for your great generosity from Steve Kearns on behalf of everyone at the Christian Kitchen. Further information about the work of the kitchen and how to make donations can be found online at christiankitchen.co.uk or on Facebook /ChristianKitchenWF
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. As our global Church comes together on this special day, Missio asks the faithful of England and Wales to support the missionary work of the Church in India and throughout the world, through your prayers and financial support.
PARISH DEFIBRILATOR FUNDRAISING. To this date, donation amounted to £3,181.09. Thank you all for your generosity. The parish is still accepting donations. If you wish, please collect an envelope in the porch for your donation.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER AT 7PM IN PRESBYTERY.
† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF MRS BERNADETTE CRAFT former Head Teacher of St. Patrick's Primary school. She died last Thursday 10 October. Bernadette Craft’s Requiem Mass will be held on 30th of October at 11am in St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford Green. May her soul rest in peace.
† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATHOF YVETTE CHURCH who died last Wednesday 16th October. Her funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 6th November and that will be the only Mass on that day. May her soul rest in peace.
† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF JOHN LA TOUCHE who died Tuesday 15th October. His funeral arrangement will be announce soon. May his soul rest in peace.
RESTRUCTING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD September e-bulletin is now available on the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/ On 9 November 2019 The Diocese of Brentwood will be holding the fourth Annual Training and Resource Day for Catechists and Youth Leaders across the diocese. The day will be held at Sacred Heart of Mary School, Upminster. All volunteers involve in First Holy Communion Preparation are encouraged to attend. There will be a special workshop for young catechists age 16 – 19. Further information can be obtained from www.bcys.net/events or the Steward of The Gospel. To book your place contact gabriellafusi@dioceseofbrenrwood.orgwith your name, parish and if you are age (16-19), your age. Café Formation Day – Let it be: On Saturday 23 November from 10 am – 3 pm. Location: The Blessed Sacrament, 116 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DU. This workshop is suitable for Baptism Catechists and those interested in becoming catechists. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-formation-day-tickets-66323010911 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . . |
NEXT SUNDAY, 27th October 2019 - Daylight Saving Time Ends.
Don’t forget to set your Clocks BACK one hour next weekend.
CONFIRMATION 2019-2020: Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2019-2020. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Monday 4th November and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than Monday 4th November.
NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us. We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity. Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar. There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.
BCYS YOUTH GATHER, MERSEA ISLAND, 26TH-27TH OCTOBER 2019 (half term weekend). The Youth Gather is for anyone is school year 9-13, and includes a mix of inspiring speakers, reflection and prayer, together with outward bound activities like zip wires, high ropes and climbing walls. The cost of £50 includes coach from Stratford, Romford, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford or Southend, as well as all meals and activities https://bcys.net/events/youth-gather-2019/
WEDNESDAY 6th NOVEMBER, an evening for young people with a talk from Hossein Ranjbaran, a resettled refugee, and Mary Stretch from Calais Light (www.calaislight.com). Come to Brentwood Cathedral (Conference Room) at 6.15 for pizza; Mary and Hossein will talk from 6.45-7.30pm, with a chance for questions, and then the monthly Youth Mass is at 8pm. All welcome. For more details www.bcys.net/events
SPIRITUALITY MORNING – Saturday 16th November 2019 – 10.30am-12.00noon- Cathedral House, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AT Topic: Preparing for the Advent Journey. Speaker: Bishop Alan Williams,sm, Tel. 01277 265285 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BRENTWOOD DIOCESE MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS. Saturday 9th November 2.30 pm. Brentwood Cathedral. Celebrant – Rt.Rev. Bishop Alan Williams S.M. Please arrive by 2.00pm. Please bring your own alb/cassock & Cottas. (Vesting will be in the Parish Hall) This is open to all Altar Servers in Brentwood Diocese. If you wish to attend please can you reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 1st November.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Ever wanted to help the refugees in Calais but unsure how? We run weekend convoys from Brentwood to volunteer with refugee charities there. We feel strongly that part of our Christian mission is to support them. Please think about this & volunteer. Next Trips: 22 - 24th Nov & 31 Jan – 2 Feb. Sign up for a convoy or donate with compassion atwww.calaislight.com
MARRIAGE IN CHURCH. Couples thinking of getting married are reminded to register in good time (minimum of 6 months’ notice). Contact the parish office to make an appointment to see one of the Priests and he will help you from there. Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.
BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism are available in the porch. Please fill in and present to Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see one of the Priests. It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered in this parish for at least six months and a regular church goer. Please be aware that baptism will now be on First Saturday of every month at 11:30am.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP. We are aware that some people have left the parish and while others have joined us. To those newly arrived we say welcome and wish you a peaceful time here. We hope and pray that your coming to St. Patricks will satisfy your need to have a meaningful relationship with God and help you to meet new friends. Do introduce yourself to Fr. Kevin and Fr. Freddy and register with the Parish Secretary and make sure you are known in case you plan to have a child receive a sacrament or apply for a place in a Catholic school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery. We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.
WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE. CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH? IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!
ARE YOU AWARE that the Rosary is said each morning in the church at 9.05 am (just before the morning Mass)? All are welcome to participate.
UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link. At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound. If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you on Sunday at 6pm to listen in!
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PRAYER GROUPS
LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am. If anyone is interested in what we do, you are very welcome to attend.
NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.
DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.
EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm.
Telephone: 020 8520 3647
Email: ourparish61@gmail.com
Address:
61 Blackhorse Road
Walthamstow
LONDON E17 7AS
Parish Office opening hours:
Monday: 9am-2pm
Tuesday: 9am-2pm
Wednesday: 9am-2pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9am-2pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
Please check Parish News
regarding holidays
(Closed on Bank Holidays)
(Check Parish News for
other closed days)
(Due to a Funeral Service
during a week,
the morning Mass may
be at 10am. Please check
our Parish News
for any changes.)
Monday – Friday
09:30 am
from 1/4/24 to 5/4/24
Masses at 10am
Saturday
10:00 am
7:00 pm
Sunday
09:00 am
11:30 am
6:00 pm
Mass Online
https://www.churchservices.tv/walthamstow
No online Mass on Monday 22/01/24
OTHER SERVICES
Divine Mercy &
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Daily 3pm-4pm
There will be no Divine Mercy
from 28/3/24 to 1/4/24
Rosary
Weekday + Saturday
before Mass
Seven Sorrows of Our Lady Novena
Mondays at 3:30pm
Not on 1/4/24
Our Lady's Cenacle
Wednesday 10am
Holy Hour
Friday 10am - 11am
Stations of the Cross
Wednesday 6pm
Friday 7pm(Lent only)
All Night Vigil
9 pm to 6am
First Friday of the month
El Shaddai Prayer Group
Saturdays 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am - 11am
& 6:15pm - 6:45pm