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SS MICHAEL AND MARTIN
Roman Catholic Parish of Hounslow Archdiocese of Westminster
This Parish is served by the Spiritans
NEWSLETTER 94 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EH
Tel: (020) 8570 1693 Email: [email protected]
Web: parish.rcdow.org.uk/hounslow /ssmmhounslow @ssmmhounslow
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 19th September 2021 NEW PARISHIONERS
We welcome all new parishioners to St Michael and St Martin Catholic Church Hounslow.
We want you to feel at home in the parish. The first thing to do is to complete the PARISH
REGISTRATION FORM which is available in the parish office and also in the porch area of
the church. Thereafter, you are requested to slip the completed parish registration form
into the MAILBOX in the Presbytery door. Your completed form will be processed later
by the Parish Administrator. Old members who have not registered in the parish are
requested to complete the PARISH REGISTRATION FORM without further delay. The
second thing to do if you are new in the parish is to read the weekly parish newsletter.
The newsletter contains vital pieces of information that will be helpful to you and your
family in settling down properly in the parish. We warmly welcome you to our parish and
wish you the very best.
ETHNIC CHAPLAINCY MASSES
The Ethnic Chaplaincy Masses will resume in October 2021. The coordinators of these
ethnic chaplaincy groups are requested to meet with Vincent Fernandes (the coordinator
of the stewards in our parish), in order to discuss the necessary coronavirus protocols
which have helped our church to remain open and safe for public worship. The different
coordinators are expected to assume responsibility for sanitising the church after using
it. The coordinators can appoint some stewards for their respective groups who will be
trained by Vincent Fernandes. Any ethnic chaplaincy group that does not provide some
stewards for training will have their resumption date delayed until this condition is
fulfilled. Our responsibility is to ensure that our church remains safe for public worship.
SUNDAY MASSES
Sat Vigil 6.15pm 7:30am
9am
10.30am
12noon
6pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon – Sat 9am Mon -- Thu 6pm
Fri 7pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 9:45am
to 10:45am
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY, 9:30AM – 1PM
Parish Priest: Fr Augustine (Austin) Nwosu, CSSp. [email protected](Day off: Mon)
1st Assistant Priest: Fr Damian-Mary Moneke, CSSp.
[email protected] (Day off: Wed)
2nd Assistant Priest & Chaplain at Heathrow Airport: Fr Gerald Bonaventure Peter, CSSp. [email protected] (Day off: Thu)
PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL THE PRIEST
DIRECTLY FOR APPOINTMENT
Parish Administrator: Priya Joseph [email protected]
Parish Catechist: Lionel Pereira [email protected]
Youth Worker: Ivan Čižmárik
Parish Centre Manager: Señorita Evans 07948 834 867 [email protected]
(BOOKINGS TAKEN BY PHONE MON, THURS, FRI 7.00-8.30AM, AND TUES/WED 4.00-5.00PM, OR BY EMAIL)
Parish Safeguarding Representative: Mary Pierre-Harvey
[email protected] (Case Report)
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PARISH NOTICES MASS DIARY 2021 Mass diary for 2021 is now FULLY booked. If you wish to book intention(s), it will be forwarded to other Spiritan Churches for the month(s) intended. Please email your intention(s) to the Parish Office and NOT the Priests. All contact details are available on our Parish website and the newsletter.
Please note the Mass Diary for 2022 has NOT yet been released. Therefore, no Mass intentions will be accepted just yet. Further announcements will be made in due course.
ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA St Anthony's novena will resume weekly from Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 7pm in the Church.
MITIGATING FACTORS IN CHURCH The Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales insists that “it is important to mitigate against the risks of virus transmission.” As a result of this development, “Churches should continue to provide hand sanitiser at entrances and exits, and face coverings are strongly recommended to be worn by those in church. Ensuring people wear face coverings properly will reduce aerosol or droplet spread” (Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales).
ONLINE OFFERING/DONATION TO THE CHURCH With the vast majority of our parishioners currently participating from their respective homes, during the celebration of Sunday Masses, it has become critically important for us to adopt online offering and/or donation to the church, especially through Standing Order. A new Standing Order Form, which the Diocese sent to us recently, has been uploaded to the parish website. Online offering/donation to the church will help our parish to continue to fulfil its financial obligations, including the ongoing maintenance of the Church, Presbytery, Parish Centre, and Parish Office.
LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES This is to inform everyone that the daily live streaming of Masses in our parish is as follows:
Monday to Thursday at 6pm, Friday 7pm Saturday
at 6.15pm and Sunday at 10.30am. The link to the live-streaming of these celebrations is https://tinyurl.com/ssmmlive
REGULAR NOTICES
NEW PARISHIONER OR FAMILY? ANY CHANGES TO THE EXISTING RECORD? - Please fill in the Parish Registration Form (GREEN
COLOUR) available in the Church porch & drop the completed form in the Parish Office Mail Box.
SIGNING THE CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE (CCP) FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS The Archdiocese requires that families attend
regularly (that is weekly) for at least TWO years before a Priest is able to sign your form. Attendance Card - temporarily suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. If you are new to the Parish, you will need a letter from your previous Parish Priest in order to
obtain a signed Certificate of Catholic Practice from the Parish Clergy. Parents, YOU are responsible for
the FULL education of your child. Parents looking for Admission, please visit the Local Council & Schools or their websites. Once your school
application is ready, then sign the Certificate of Catholic Practice (CCP) with the Priest and submit your applications to Council & Schools. The Certificates of Catholic Practice are signed: (A). For Secondary Transfer - Year 7 (in Sept -Oct), Reception (in Dec - Jan) & Nursery (in Mar- Apr), please keep reading the Newsletter near the time for Online appointment(s) with the Priest & visit the Parish Website for more information. (B). For School years (Yr1 to Yr6) or other School years (Yr8 onwards) or you have missed the online appointments, please make an appointment directly with the Priests.
PLANNED GIVING 2021-2022 Thank you to all the Parishioners that collected their Planned Giving envelope boxes (orange envelopes) for 2021-2022 and who have set up a Standing Order account. I am in the process
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of issuing and emailing Parishioners who have requested and filled in forms for New Planned Giving boxes. Please check your emails for notification to collect the envelope box at the Presbytery/office, during office hours. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
MARRIAGE PAPERWORK – GENTLE REMINDER You are required to give 6 MONTHS NOTICE of MARRIAGE – whether it is taking place HERE or ABROAD. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE. Couples or individuals should speak to a Priest VERY EARLY IN THE PROCESS – so that there is no last minute rush. Marriage Preparation Courses are NOT offered EVERY MONTH.
Please make an appointment directly with a Priest. Contact details
available overleaf.
CATECHETICAL PROGRAMMES
THE SACRAMENTAL PREPERATION Section of the parish website has the latest
updates and also general information on the
programmes. The page is always updated first
and parishioners are advised to check here first.
The next place to check is the Parish Newsletter.
If the information you seek is not found on either
of these, kindly send an email to the Parish
Catechist.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES 2021/2022 –
Registration for the upcoming Walk With Me,
First Holy Communion & Confirmation courses
have now closed. The programme schedules and
other information will be emailed to the parents
by the end of August.
VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS – Our parish is seeking for more Volunteers to assist the Parish Catechist in Sacramental preparations of our children. If you wish to serve the parish, and are willing to contribute your time in this role, then, please send
an email to [email protected]. Prior experience is helpful, but not necessary.
BAPTISM PREPARATION COURSE –
Parents of new-borns and those seeking for
Baptism may register for the course using the
online form available on the Baptism page of the
Parish website. Currently, there is no limit to the
number of participants during baptism
celebrations. However, we will continue with the
single family baptism model until further notice.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY The ‘Children’s Liturgy’ in our Parish remains suspended until further notice. Please visit the parish website for resources to use at home. All parishioners who cannot come to church in person, are encouraged to attend the Masses of our Parish online at home, so that they may be spiritually nourished, remain connected to our Parish community and receive timely updates. Search for SSMMLIVE on YouTube or visit https://tinyurl.com/ssmmlive PARISH CATECHIST OFFICE HOURS (FLEXIBLE FURLOUGH) The Parish Catechist will be in the Catechist’s Office (Parish Centre) every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm, and also every Sunday from 10am to 12 noon. You can access the catechist office in the parish centre through the side door which is close to St Mark’s School fence. SACRAMENTAL REGISTRATIONS Parishioners are strongly advised to STOP sending emails or making phone calls to the Parish Priest, Fr Austin Nwosu, CSSp., about registrations for sacramental programmes in the parish. The Parish Catechist, Lionel Pereira, is responsible for all registrations concerning our sacramental programmes. So, channel all your enquiries about sacramental registrations to the Parish Catechist, Lionel Pereira. .
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FEELING UNWELL? We kindly ask anybody who feels unwell to stay home and worship through the live-streaming method. Our daily Masses are streamed live for the benefit of all who cannot make it to the church for different reasons. It is important that we remember to be considerate and sensitive to the feelings of other parishioners. Coronavirus cases are rising again in our society. Therefore, please stay at home if you feel unwell. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
WEEKLY BENEDICTION We will resume weekly Benediction from Saturday 25th September 2021 at 4.30pm.
IMPORTANT CHURCH NOTICE NO EATING or DRINKING (except water) in the Church. We have found food particles eg: chips, crisps and bread on the floor. This attracts rodents (which are very difficult to get rid of). The Church is thoroughly cleaned by volunteers, so please respect the hard work of the volunteers and cleanliness of the Church. Please note, the
stewards will be asking anyone found eating in the Church to take the food outside.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – The SVP
continues with the Parish Food Bank. Kindly note the new schedule: When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time: 11am to 12pm Location: Church Car Park All safety guidelines are adhered to (Note: If you want to donate food then you can either do that during the above time slot or before/after weekday/weekend masses in the Church. Contact the number below for more information) SVP Contact: Either contact Vincent or call 075 515 8951 (For food donation and also for all volunteering opportunities).
TEXTS FOR THIS SUNDAY’S MASSES
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 2:12,17-20 – The wicked prepare to ambush the just man Psalm Response – The Lord upholds my life James 23:16-4:3 – The wisdom that comes from above makes for peace Mark 9:30-37 – Anyone who welcomes one of
these little children in my name welcomes me.
NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSES
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Numbers 11:25-29 – If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets! Psalm Response – The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart. James 5:1-6 – The Lord hears the cries of those you have cheated Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 – Do not stop anyone from working a miracle in my name
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
11th/12th September 2021 Envelopes: £3,442.35 Loose: £1,368.97 Cheque: £70.00 TOTAL: £4,881.32
Thank you for your generosity.
IN YOUR KINDNESS PLEASE PRAY FOR
Sick: Steve, Eby, Uchey, Daire G
RIP: Bernadette Nwosu, Agnes Lobo, Anita Saldanha
Martha D'Souza, Cecilia Souza, Andreas Chrysanthou, Terri Boyd, Renato Rae Rodas, Angela Bulfin, Manuelina Saldanha, Baby Mary Mercy Nazareth, Jack Nicholl, Baby Sarah Fernandes, Dina Filomena Mazzaschi.
