Saturday 7th March - Sunday 15th March 2026
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COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Part 14)
61. In what way are angels present in the life of the Church? 334-336 & 352
The Church joins with the angels in adoring God, invokes their assistance and commemorates some in her liturgy.
“Beside each believer stands an angel as a protector and shepherd leading him to life.” (Saint Basil the Great)
62. What does Sacred Scripture teach about the creation of the visible world? 337-344
Through the account of the “six days” of creation Sacred Scripture teaches us the value of the created world and its purpose, namely, to praise God and to serve humanity. Every single thing owes its very existence to God from whom it receives its goodness and perfection, its proper laws and its proper place in the universe.
63. What is the place of the human person in creation? 343-344 & 353
The human person is the summit of visible creation in as much as he or she is created in the image and likeness of God.
64. What kind of bond exists between created things? 342 & 354
There exist an interdependence and a hierarchy among creatures as willed by God. At the same time, there is also a unity and solidarity among creatures since all have the same Creator, are loved by him and are ordered to his glory. Respecting the laws inscribed in creation and the relations which derive from the nature of things is, therefore, a principle of wisdom and a foundation for morality.
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption? 345-349
The work of creation culminates in the still greater work of redemption, which in fact gives rise to a new creation in which everything will recover its true meaning and fulfilment.
PARISH 90TH CELEBRATION NOTICES
PARISH 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The date for our celebration will be on Sunday, 12th July 2026. Please save the date.
The next meeting will be on 21st March at 12.00 noon in the porch.
OUR LADY’S GROTTO
We have now reached our target amount for the Grotto collection and have so far collected £12,990. Many thanks and God bless to all who have generously contributed. Please see the donations poster in the porch for donation updates.
PARISH GROUPS NOTICES
RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES. Every Wednesday, till Easter 2026. Venue: Church Porch. Time: 7:15pm. Anyone can join to learn and/or refresh one’s knowledge and faith in God.
LEGION OF MARY. Meeting every Friday at 11.15 am in the church porch. Come and grow in devotion to Our Lady. All are welcome.
UNITED CATHOLIC MOTHERS (UCM). The next meeting will take place on Saturday, 21st March at 10.45 am in the church porch.
LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 19th March at 12.30 p.m. in the hall.
PARISH NOTICES
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATECHUMENS
We welcome three new catechumens for the Rite of Election 2026. Sarah Wilby, Geiziane Oliveira DeSouto and Queen Adeniji attended a Mass at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark on 21st February. Let us pray for them as they continue their journey in faith until Easter.
DEATHS.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Elizabeth Papworth, Eileen Barry & June Dorothy Wilson who died recently. Elizabeth’s funeral was on 12th February and June’s funeral was on 6th March. May their souls RIP, Amen.
A DAY WITH MARY. ‘A Day With Mary’ is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on the 14th March 2026 (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org/ or https://eventcatholic.com/ or see the poster in the porch.
FOOD BANK. Donations can be placed in the porch. There is a sign where you can check what items are needed along with details of how you can make a financial donation if you wish. Please do not leave any perishable items. Donations are delivered to the food bank on Friday mornings.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The next session of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will take place in September 2026. Please keep an eye on our newsletter/website or speak with Fr Innocent for further information.
"I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian." — St. Ignatius of Antioch
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 7th March P Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
P THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm June Wilson RIP
Sunday 8th March P
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Ava Pereira TG on her birthday
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Rayan Dovelle Luntani (birthday blessings)
Monday 9th March P Feria
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 10th March P Feria
7.00 pm Daily Rosary
7.30 pm Holy Souls
Wednesday 11th March P Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am William Hunter RIP
Thursday 12th March P Feria
9.30 am Adoration
10.00 am Joan Sullivan RIP
Friday 13th March P Feria
9.30 am Rosary for the Dead
10.00 am Holy Souls
10.30 am Stations of the Cross
7.30 pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday 14th March P Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
P/R FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Holy Souls
Sunday 15th March P/R
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Rene Rodrigues RIP
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Jessica Asyen TG on her birthday