our latest newsletter - Our Lady of Grace and St Edward

Our Lady of Grace & St Edward Chiswick
with St Dunstan Gunnersbury
020 8994 2877
chiswick@rcdow.org.uk
www.ourladyofgracechiswick.org
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Parish Team
Canon Anthony Dwyer
Fr. Andrew Chamiec
Sharon Bowden
Parish Priest
Assistant Priest
Administrator
Fr. Andrew writes:‘Je suis Charlie’. These now famous words have brought
a small satirical magazine the height of publicity in recent
days. Scenes of people wearing badges emblazoned with
those simple words and waving the Tricolore aloft, have
been seen in the media. The slogan of ‘liberty, equality
and fraternity’ has also been referred to. Something has
been struck upon. A chord has resonated. I heard that the
printers were struggling to keep up with demand for that
magazine, which does not just satirise Islam, but also
other religions and political institutions.
What is it about that magazine that appeals to people?
Why has demand for it increased? Some people may buy
it as a statement of defiance, others in sympathy for those
who died, others out of curiosity. I would suggest it is
because it raises questions about freedom and what it
implies. The right to freedom of expression is all well
and good, but what does freedom actually mean?
One definition: ‘Freedom is the power, rooted in reason
and will, to act or not to act, to do this or that, and so to
perform deliberate actions on one’s own responsibility.’
This quote is taken from the Catechism of the Catholic
Church (CCC 1731). Notice how responsibility is
mentioned. Freedom goes together with responsibility.
Another says, ‘The people of our time prize freedom very
highly and strive eagerly for it. In this they are right. Yet
they often cherish it improperly, as if it gave them leave
to do anything they like, even when it is evil’. (A quote
taken from one of the documents of Vatican II called
Gaudium et Spes, 17). Freedom taken to its extreme
often seems to end in violence and despair.
How does all this relate to religion?
‘Freedom is exercised in relationships between human
beings. Every human person, created in the image of
God, has the right to be recognized as a free and
responsible human being. All owe to each other this duty
of respect.’ (CCC 1738)
True freedom is found in God. Let us pray that this true
understanding of freedom may always be respected.
At all Masses:
RESPONSES:
Page 7
SUNDAY MASS:
READINGS:
Page 90
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS:
st
1 Reading:
Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6, 12-14
Psalm:
127:1-5 Response cf v 5
nd
2 Reading:
Colossians 3:12-21
Gospel:
Luke 2:22-40
All viewable at:
http://www.universalis.com/mass
PEGGY FORREST - RIP
The family of the late Peggy Forrest, wish to thank all the parishioners who
attended her funeral mass, sent mass and sympathy cards, flowers and gave
generously to the charities. The family are grateful for the kind words of
support during their sad loss and knowing how much she was thought of by her
community, has meant a lot. A mass will be offered for your intentions.
LET US PRAY
For those who are sick: Mr Casciello, Claudio Boggi, Louise
FitzGerald Burden, Marie O’Keeffe, Mrs O’Brennon, Mr. Coleman,
Maureen Blair, Cecil Pocock, Wally Gribben, Rose Murphy, Thomas
O’Sullivan
For those recently deceased: Mary Barlow, Maria Sweeney, Luis
Badas, Cristino Diveros, Peter McAuliffe
For those whose anniversaries are at this time: Matthew Moore,
Bridget Noonan, Joe Johnson, Kitty McLean, Bridget Meikle, James
Benson, Ivy Murphy, Maria Zbigniew, Albert & Anne D’Annunzio, Clarina
Fernandes, Paul Walters
THIS WEEK –
Sat 17/1
6.30pm
Sun 18/1
8.30am
9.45am
10am
11am
12.15pm
6.30pm
Mon 19/1
ND
2
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Vigil Mass
ND
2 SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY
TIME
(Gunnersbury)
10.00am
6.30pm
ANN
INT
INT
Bernard Toussaint
NO MASS
RD
Maria Zbigniew
ANN
Betty O’Grady
NO MASS
SICK
Clarina Fernandes
Ivy Murphy
ANN
ANN
Albert & Anne D’Annunzio
People of the Parish
ANN
INT
ST. VINCENT
FERIA
10.00am
12.30pm
Sat 24/1
RIP
ST. AGNES
10.00am
12.30pm
Fri 23/1
RD
RD
INT
FERIA
10.00am
Thur 22/1
Bridget Noonan, Joe Johnson,
Bridget Meikle & Kitty McLean
Dr. & Mrs Horgan
Andrew Nolan
James Benson
People of the Parish
The Daly Family
Glenys Hales
NO MASS
10.00am
12.30pm
Wed 21/1
RD
ST WULSTAN
10.00am
12.30pm
Tues 20/1
Denjoe Mahony
ST. FRANCIS
DE SALES
Vigil Mass
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 11am – 12 noon & 5pm – 6pm (or by appt)
MORNING PRAYER: Friday 9.40am
EXPOSITION: Monday – Friday 1pm – 5pm,
Saturday Holy Hour 5pm-6pm
BENEDICTION; Saturday 6pm.
SUMMER FAIR
Now that the New Year has begun, we look
forward to the summer, and the Chiswick
Summer Fair. We are presently forming the
organising Committee and are looking for
parishioners to assist with organising this
popular parish event. Anyone willing to
serve, or who would like more information,
please leave your contact details at the Parish
Office.
MORNING PRAYER
Morning prayer will be said in common on
Friday mornings at 9.40am in St Edward’s
Room. All are welcome to join in this
beautiful public liturgy of the Church.
SPIRITUALITY PTT
The Spirituality Group continues to meet
from time to time and to consider activities
which may help parishioners to grow in their
spiritual lives. The group would welcome
new members. If you would like to know
more about this group, please speak with
Canon Anthony
ALTAR SERVERS & PARENTS
Fr. Andrew is holding the service of
Benediction every Saturday evening at 6pm,
before the 6.30pm Mass. He would like
Servers involved in this and would like to
train you so that you can take part in this
service. The training will take place on
Sunday 25th January at 4.00pm. Please let
Fr.
Andrew
know
via
email:
chiswick@rcdow.org.uk whether you would
be interested in taking part in this. Many
thanks for your help and support.
FLAME2 YOUTH CONGRESS
This year in March some of the youth of our
parish will attend the Flame2 Youth
Congress.
For more information see the website:
http://cymfed.org.uk/flame2/.
Date: Saturday March 7th
Time: 11am to 5:30pm
Venue: Wembley Arena
Age Group: 14 and over.
Cost of Tickets: £20 each.
Ten thousand young people are expected to
attend it. Places need to be booked before the
29th January.
To book a place contact: Sister Graça
asap.Email:
graca.almeida6@gmail.com
phone 07787132912
YOUNG ADULTS’ GROUP
The Young Adults’ Group is meeting this
Sunday 18th January at 7:30pm (after
6.30pm Mass). We will have a Lectio Divina
session in the Young Adults’ Room at
the Parish Centre. If you are aged 19-30 and
you would like to share your faith with others
in a community setting, come and join this
group. All are welcome.
CONFIRMATION REMINDER
The Confirmation sessions continue to take
place between 5.00pm and 6.15pm on the
following dates: 24th Jan: 7th, 28th Feb: 7th,
14th, 21st March. The final part of the session
will take place in the Church during Holy
Hour which will include some meditative
music and will now finish at 6.15pm with
Benediction. Please speak to Fr. Andrew for
more details.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2014
Calais Refugees Christmas Appeal
A huge THANK YOU to all those that
contributed to keeping some of the 2300
refugees camped in the woods in Calais
warm this Christmas. On 27th December the
Comboni Sisters' Cenacle group in Chiswick
personally took your donations and
distributed them to the refugees in
Calais. We are going again on 31st January
with EMMAUS to take more donations tents, camping stoves, lanterns, candles,
sleeping bags, waterproof trainers, walking
boots. If you can help, please contact:
ginettelytton@googlemail.com
or
you
can donate online
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/calais
To see a video of our trip to Calais go
to: www.stopsinaitorture.org/calais/ or look
at the News section on our new parish
website
LENTEN APPEAL 2014
Thank you from Uganda!
The much needed Nissan truck we raised
money for during our Lenten appeal in 2014
has finally arrived in Uganda! We've just
received photos, which are up on our new
parish website and facebook page. Here is a
letter to us all from Uganda:
“Dear All
Greetings from Fr. Patrick Nyakasura
Catholic Parish. We are ok here. Happy new
year 2015. Please receive the Photos of the
Nissan Hard body. It’s a nice vehicle. Thank
you very much for your contribution. God
bless you. Now we are constructing the wall
fence for the security of the Parish property
and Priests. Greet everybody in your
community”. Yours Fr Patrick.
TEA & COFFEE MORNING
On Tuesday
After Mass until 11.30am
St. Edward’s Room.
Everyone welcome!
WESTMINSTER YEAR BOOK
The new Westminster Year Book is now on
sale in the Repository or from the Parish
Office, weekdays, price £4.50.
ST. EDWARD’S CLUB
The next meeting takes place tomorrow,
Monday19th January in the Parish Centre,
Dukes Ave.
TODDLER GROUP
The Toddler group has resumed and takes
place on Friday mornings from 9.30am in the
Parish Centre, Dukes Avenue.
Collections for Last Weekend
Chiswick:
£4672.09
Gunnersbury:
£ 252.03
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA
This week the Tuesday Cleaning
Group will be cleaning the Church
GUNNERSBURY NOTES
WEEKDAY MASS
Tuesday at 9.30am.
Sunday Mass at 10.00am.
PLEASE DONATE YOUR UNWANTED
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
We will be holding an auction of unwanted
Christmas gifts in order to raise money for
the Little Company of Mary to be held on
Sunday 1st February after the 10:00 mass.
Please bring your unwanted gifts either on
the 1st or over the next two weekends'
PARISH CHILDREN’S DISCO!
The PTA of St. Mary’s School is holding a
children’s Disco on Friday 30th January
2015 in the Parish Centre. All Parish
children from up to Year 6 are invited to
attend.
The Early Disco: Up to Year 3 is at 5.45pm 7.00pm.
The Late Disco: Year 4 to Year 6 is at
7.30pm -9.00pm.
Tickets cost £6 on the door. Parents/
Guardians must complete a registration form
for each child before entry to the Disco.
We have the best DJ in Chiswick and there
will be spot prizes as well as a
fabulous tuck shop, cold drinks and Glow
Toys to buy.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN
2015? CAFOD needs your help in ending
poverty and injustice overseas. Find out how
you can live your faith and put your skills to
good use at Understanding CAFOD Day on
Saturday, 24 January, in London SE1, from
10am to 4pm.
Book online at:
understandingcafod.eventbrite.co.uk or call
0208 449 6970.
CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
The
Catholic
Children’s
Society
(Westminster) are collaborating with the
Brandenburg Choral Festival to raise money
for the work of CCS. Three ‘a cappella’ acts
are lined up to entertain you while you enjoy
a beverage from the very reasonably priced
bar (the cheapest in Central London!). The
concert will take place at 8pm on Wednesday
the 28th of January and Tickets are £12. To
book, please call 0208 969 5305. The concert
is being held in a TOP SECRET LOCATION
in Central London that will be revealed to
you when you buy your ticket(s).
NEW IRISH DANCING CLASSES!
All children from 4+ welcome at a new class
in the Parish Centre, Dukes Avenue. Classes
began on Thursday 8th January from
7pm. Please contact Mairead Manton for
further
details
on
07713114054
/
mantons2@yahoo.co.uk
Chiswick Liturgy Info – 9.45am Mass.
Responsorial Psalm
My God said to me, “Follow!”
My God said to me, “Come!”
My God called out my name.
“Here I am! Here I am, to do your will!”
Gospel Acclamation
Please see Mass Book