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Hi Everyone
As we start the advent season, it seems like a good time to reflect on a few of the other ways we
as a parish have worked towards Christ’s Kingdom on Earth.
Social justice and Outreach ministries/programmes are, of course, a type of “action prayer” that
helps to build God’s Kingdom. Currently, our Diocese is mapping all areas of “action” and need.
Each parish has been asked to have the individuals who head ministries/programmes that deal
with social justice or outreach to give a detailed report on how they operate, aims, accomplish-
ments and cost etc. For Holy Apostles this has been quite a job as we have 20+ reports to pro-
duce. I wish to thank all those individuals who took time out of their busy schedules to work on
these requested documents. Most of the time we just want to get on with what the Lord has called
us to do and not mess around with paperwork. So, thank you once again.
What this exercise highlighted, was how active we are at Holy
Apostles in reaching out to others: be it in our own community,
the wider community or in far off lands. In reviewing the paper-
work, I can happily report that we are touching the very young, school age, the elderly, house-
bound, homeless, male and female and all socio-economic groups. We are helping to make the
streets safer, fighting for a living wage for those who hold the humblest positions, better condi-
tions for children in detention camps and clean water all over the world. In Kenya, we have pur-
chased boats, wells and help to build vital facilities. We have raised money for Trinity Hospice,
Pax Christi, Cafod and many other charities/programmes in a variety of ways that have included:
dinner dances, BBQs, sponsored walks, raffles, auctions, lunches, bake sales etc. We have had
fun and fellowship as we have been building the Kingdom, to numerous to name. We have in-
vested a lot of our personal time and energy in the diverse ministries/programmes doing “action
prayer”. Wendy Kirton (pictured) recently won an award for leading her team in establishing CitySafe on Lupus Street.
This Thursday our Homeless Project starts again. It will feed and give shelter to 15 individuals on a weekly basis through March.
We’ll be working in conjunction with six other local churches. Please contact Ben and Hyacithe Mutin 0777 54 51 140 to be part of
the team. In the New Year, we will be actively partnered with the Tressell Trust Foodbank in Victoria. We’ll do some food drives and
those who would like to be helping hands, please contact Fr Pat or me to join that team. Or consider joining us to sing some Christ-
mas Carols with a Twist on Thursday 13 December 5-7pm in Whitehall—it is part of the Living Wage campaign for government of-
fice cleaners. Check the website under “Parish Profile” for a more complete list of our ministries and programmes.
Perhaps consider, that part of your Advent preparations will include investing a bit of yourself, just a couple of hours, to do “active
prayer” building God’s kingdom. Get the kids involved, too. It is never too early to learn the real meaning of Christmas.
Yours in Christ, JudyAnn Masters Parish Pastoral Coordinator
This parish is part of Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese Trustee, Charity No. 233699
TIMES OF MASSES Weekday Masses
Monday-Saturday 9:30am unless there is a 10:00am funeral mass
10am Mass on Bank Holidays
Sunday Masses 6:00pm Saturday (Vigil) and
Sundays 9.00am,
10.30am Family Mass,
12.30pm in Spanish
(except August)
Confessions are on Saturday at 10:00am or by arrangement
HOLY APOSTLES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
On Winchester Street, Pimlico, London www.holyapostlespimlico.org
First Sunday of Advent—Year C 2 December 2012
This week’s Newsletter is sponsored by a friend of Fr Steven:
7:15pm Saturday 8th December in Church
CHARITY CONCERT
for our Twin Parish in Turkana, Kenya
Belinda Jones piano Megumi Rolfe violin
HOLY APOSTLES
Priests’ House Holy Apostles Presbytery
47 Cumberland Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 4LY
Tel 020 7834 6965
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest Canon Pat Browne
Mobile: 07988 441691
Parish Sister Sr Louise Callan DC
Mobile: 07786 743810
Parish Pastoral Coordinator
JudyAnn Masters
Mobile: 0794 4490072
Priest in Residence Fr Antonio Marizane
Hall Manager Jan Bidaud
Mobile: 07717 5666 05
In this Year of Faith - Why I am Catholic
Why am I a Catholic? I am a Catholic first of all because my non Catholic
mother kept the promise she made on her wedding day - that she would
bring me up as a Catholic. In 1940 the non Catholic in a mixed marriage
had to make this promise. My father was not a practising Catholic when
they got engaged, but when my mother found out he was a Catholic, she
insisted that they married in a Catholic church because she didn't want
to upset her future mother in law.
When I was born she arranged for my
baptism in Westminster Cathedral, because
we lived in Vauxhall Bridge Road. When it
was time to go to school in 1946 she sent
me to St Vincent's School in Carlisle Place
and asked a Catholic neighbour to take my
brother and I to Mass with her children.
She was so impressed with what I had
learned at school and at Mass she wanted
to know more. She started to take us to
Mass herself. Instead of my parents teaching me about my faith, the
roles were reversed. My mother's thirst for faith made me her teacher
at a very early age This way my faith was increased and learned
everything I could, to pass it on to her. She eventually became a
Catholic , in 1971.
The Mass was very important to me. I started to go to daily mass in 1977
and to read the bible, I decided to lead a more spiritual life, and follow
more closely the teachings of Christ. I asked him to show me what he
wanted me to do in my life. Jesus changed from being a historic figure
whose teachings I followed, to a friend I talked to and loved. I learned to
listen to him speaking to me through the people I met and who have
touched my life with their goodness.
During this year of faith maybe you would write about 350 to 400 words on
Why I am a Catholic. It is good for us to hear about each other’s journey of
faith. Each submission will be anonymous. Please send yours to Fr Pat or Judy
WELCOME, WELCOME, AKWBA, AKWBA, BIENVENUE, BIENVENUE, BENVENUTO, BENVENUTO, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, BEMVINDA,BEMVINDA, NNOO, NNOO, BABUHAY, BABUHAY, VANAKKAMVANAKKAM
Reflection
Hospitality:
tea and coffee
It’s fun to help out serving tea and coffee after 10.30 Mass on
Sunday. A great informal way of getting to put names to faces in the parish. Commit-
ment: Half an hour before Mass and an hour afterwards once a month on a rota basis.
Contact: Joyce Wright 07951 900 380 joyce-
The Collection last week came to £1175.75 (Envelopes £617.00 Loose Plate £558.75).The week before was £1382.70 The Standing Orders and Direct Debits for October were £5048.90. Thank you everybody for all your support.
Please pray for Susan Barry age 86 of Gilbert House, Churchill Gardens whose funeral Mass will be on Wednesday 5th December at 10am.May She Rest in Peace
Have you a child for Baptism? The next meeting for parents is on Tuesday 4th December at 7.30pm in the St Paul Room in the Hall. Contact 0794 194 0378 if you hope to attend.
Flowers for Christmas – If you would like to donate towards the cost of these please put money in an envelope marked FLOWERS. Thanks
Westminster Cathedral Primary School Christmas Fair WCPS are holding their Christmas Fair on Saturday 8 December 2012, from 12-2:30pm. Everyone welcome! There will be Father Christmas, a bouncy castle, food & drink, tombolas, games and much, much more. As usual there will also be a raffle with lots of super prizes. Parishioners will be able to purchase raffle tickets after each Mass during 1&2 December. Hope to see you all there!
CHILDREN'S CHRISMAS DISCO AT HOLY APOSTLES!!! Children's Disco in the Parish Hall on Friday, December 14th. From 4 to 5PM for children up to 7 years of age. From 6 to 8PM for children from 8 upwards. There will be a DJ, lots of great music, food, snacks and drinks for everyone! Entry ticket £2. If you would like to help or to find out more about it please call Nicol Dynes on 07774581159. The Children's Christmas Disco is organised by the Pimlico Union of Catholic Mothers, the Boxing Club and the Eagles group.
Choir for Christmas – If you sing and will be here for Christmas please join this choir from scratch. Practise for Everyone at 7pm in the church on this Thursday 6th December, also Thursday 13th for ALL, Also on Monday 17th for ALL.
This Year the Carol Service will be on Sunday 16th December at 5.00pm
Today - First Holy Communion Prep for Parents and Children at 3pm.
Eagles will meet today
Bake Sale next Sunday. Lots of Yummy Goodies!!Fundraiser to support the Ambulance.
Urgent - The night shelter for homeless people is starting again in our parish hall this Thursday we hope! . We are getting lots of help but no men volunteers to stay overnight. We need 2 men on a Thursday night just to sleep over from 11.30pm till 6.00am. And they can sleep. There is usually no disturbance. There are about 16 Thursdays between now and Easter. That is 32 men doing it just once. Can we not manage that in our parish? Come on Guys. Help out! Ask friends at work to do it with you. If we cannot get people to sleep over we have to cancel the whole project. Call Ben on 0777 545 1140 or email [email protected] Father Pat
Ethical Investment How do you know if your savings are being boosted by child labour, illegal mining or slave wages? Take action by visiting the website of the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility www.eccr.org.uk, or phone 07503 932272, or www.churchinvestorsgroup.org.uk By choosing green and ethical investments, you can make a positive difference!
CHARITY CINCERT For Fr Steven’s parish, our twin parish. There will also be minced pies and mulled wine. 7:15pm Saturday 8th December Church Hall. Come Join Us!!!
Announcements
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WELCOME, WELCOME, AKWBA, AKWBA, BIENVENUE, BIENVENUE, BENVENUTO, BENVENUTO, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, FEILOAKI FIEFIA, BEMVINDA,BEMVINDA, NNOO, NNOO, BABUHAY, BABUHAY, VANAKKAMVANAKKAM
Announcements
Watch Mass live from the
webcam! Go to our website:
go to: http://www.mcnmedi
a.tv/livecamdisplay.asp?CamID=89
Ascent Meeting
next Tuesday 4 Dec. At 3pm in St Magdalene’s
room.
PARISH
PASTORAL
COUNCIL
ELECTIONS
ARE
COMING
(Early this year)
Hearing a call
from the Holy
Spirit? Help rep-
resent your par-
ish community.
Share the gift of
you. Sign up as a
PPC candidate.
Sheet in the
porch next
weekend.
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I am Spanish, Catholic, have just finished a master in International Law in the Netherlands and I would like to move to London. I wonder whether perhaps in your Parish there might be old people, families or just people who needs some help (for instance with cleaning, shopping, etc.) or just companionship and who in exchange for that and a reasonable rent would be willing to host me, at least temporarily. Víctor Rodríguez
Martínez [email protected] (If you are interested in doing this
please make sure you get good references as I do not know him personally. Fr Pat)
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Violin Lessons All ages and levels
welcome!
Please contact Meg
(parishioner) [email protected] M: 07754 149870 (you may have heard her play
at Communion time)
Double Room
Wanted My name is Elena, I'm one
of the First Communion
Catechists and a member
of the Homeless pro-
gramme here at the
church. I'm looking for a
double room. I am profes-sional working in the city,
very very clean. No smok-
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Would like to find a quite
place to call home. Good
references from Fr Pat and
others on request. Contact
me on 07815433454
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VINCENTIAN CARE PLUS
Adult Home Care Service Working in the Spirit of St Vincent de Paul
We are currently recruiting Home Carers to join our team. This
rewarding and essential role involves supporting adults of all ages in
their own homes with personal care, social support and assistance.
Training and experience in home care desirable, good English is essen-
tial as well as a positive, flexible approach to care. We are currently
operating in the SW1W, NW1, NW8 and SW1V areas. Flexible work-
ing hours are available. Please email us at [email protected] or call
us on 0207 730 3255 for more information.
Westminster Cathedral Primary School Christmas Fair
WCPS are holding their Christmas Fair on Saturday 8 Dec 12-2pm. Everyone welcome! There will be Father Christ-mas, a bouncy castle, food & drink, tombolas, games, a raffle with lots of super prizes and much, much more!! Parishioners can purchase raffle tickets after each Mass during 1&2 Decem-ber. Hope to see you all there!
