Diary of Events

THE PASSAGE DAY CENTRE CLOTHING COLLECTION. On 13-14th March, young people from the Confirmation group will be collecting used clothing (particularly male clothing) and packets of disposable BIC razors for the Passage after each Mass on the weekend of the 13th-14th March in the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided — the proceeds of which will also go to the Passage. Please be generous and ruthless as you turn out your wardrobes — if you cannot remember when you last used a garment — you probably do not need it!

Time: 7.00-9.30pm (6.30pm refreshments)
Venue: Our Lady of the Assumption &. St Gregory Church, Warwick St, W1B (2 min. Piccadilly Circus). All Young Adults welcome.

ST PATRICK'S CHURCH, SOHO SQUARE: On 18th March St Patrick's Church will be closing for one year so that necessary refurbishment work can be undertaken. This means that our celebration of our Patron will be the last public Mass in the church. There will be a Vigil Mass at 6pm on 16th March and then Mass on Wednesday 17th March at 8am, 12.45pm and 6pm. Shamrock will be blessed and distributed at all Masses.

FINANCE - Thank you all for your continued financial support. The income from the Tax Refund and the Rent from the properties is most welcome. Without them we would be in debit. I strongly encourage those who are not participating in our GIFT AID SCHEME to do so. The percentage participating in this parish falls well short of those participating in similar parishes in the Diocese. Perhaps this is due to the fact that we have not promoted it enough. I ask that you give it serious thought. Further information can be obtained from members of the Finance Committee who will be available in the hall after Masses this weekend. Fr Kevin

CAR PARK INCOME All parishioners are asked not to use the reserved car spaces from Monday to Friday. The company renting them have complained that some people are not observing this notice. This is a source of income for our Parish which we do not want to lose.

NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL - The diocese is offering a session for catechists to give them a chance to look at the forthcoming new English translation of the Roman Missal. The session will take place on 24 March from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart & Mary Immaculate Parish, 2 Flower Lane, Mill Hill NW7 2JB. Please book a place at your deanery session or check the diocesan website to find other sessions near you: Email catadmin 'at' rcdow.grg.uk or tel: 020 7798 9150. See also http://www.rcdow.org.uk

PROCESSION OF WITNESS. Again this will start at 10.15am with a short service at Trinity Watling URC in Eversfield Gardens and process through Mill Hill Broadway to the Sacred Heart Church. There will be a number of stops on the way for readings and prayer, ending with a short service at Sacred Heart. The people of St. Michael's welcome all to coffee and hot cross buns in Hartley Hall afterwards.

Good Neighbour Scheme - A Quiz and Afternoon Tea will take place on Sunday 9th May at the Wilberforce Centre. Tables will be of 6 and the cost will be £5 a head. Tickets from the GNS office.

Baptism Preparation Course - There will be two sessions each consisting of two meetings for parents. These are the following dates: Tuesday 23rd February at 8 pm in the parish centre. Tuesday 2nd March at 8.15 pm in the church. Tuesday 20th April at 8 pm in the parish centre. Tuesday 27th April at 8.15 pm in the church. Each meeting takes about an hour. This course is required by Westminster Diocese for all who request Baptism. Sponsors are also welcome.

A "Come and See Weekend" at Allen Hall For men aged 18+ who are considering a possible calling to the priesthood. The weekend will offer a "taster" of seminary life with talks from seminarians and priests as well as opportunities for personal and shared reflection. Places are limited so early application is strongly recommended. For further details please contact the Westminster Vocations Director, Fr Richard Nesbitt, at richardnesbitt 'at' rcdow.org.uk