Lawrence Gonsalves, Risley Andrews, Benedict Baptiste, John Carroll, Declan Prendergast, Sarah Reilly, Mary Adelina Braganza, Josie O’Brian, Elizabeth Furzer, Kueshite Gbegbaje, Denis O’Sullivan,

Daisy Sheehy, Mary Ann Brady, Piedade Monteiro, Mary Halligan, Barry Rawkins, Hannah O’Sullivan, Jack Turner, Paddy Leonard, Ignatius Joseph, Mary O’Connor, Anthony Raja Paul Pushparaja, James Fay,

Rose Fay, Margaret Fay, Margaret Martin, Rosario Coutinho, Esther Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence , Caitan Rodrigues, Mark Emmanuel and Aueline Horton

RE-DEDICATION OF ENGLAND AS THE DOWRY OF MARY: 29 March More information at www.dowrytour.org.uk In 1381, England was dedicated to Mary by King Richard II and was “set apart for her among the nations.” This year, the Christians of England are called to make a personal dedication to Mary, taking up her example as Christ’s first disciple. History shows us that when the people pray a surrender to God’s will for their lives, society is transformed. By taking up this personal dedication in 2020, you can be a part of the renewal of this nation, drawing ourselves closer to the will of our loving God, through Mary. SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2.30PM-3.30PM AT ST BERNARD’S: A time of prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with the opportunity to make the Act of Re-dedication of our faith to Mary, and of our country as her Dowry. If you are preparing to join in this great act of grace, mark your diary now. MORE DETAILS NEXT WEEK. ********************************************************************** CARDINAL WISEMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant. The closing date for applications is 20th April 2020 at 9am. further information, please contact Mrs Christine Plant by email at recruitment@wiseman.ealing.sch.uk **********************************************************************

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle,

be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander

through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION I wish, my Lord, to receive you with the purity, humility, and devotion with which

your most holy mother received you, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.

Of your charity, pray for the souls of those whose anniversaries occur at this time, among them:

March List: We just need a few things - Thank you Small jars coffee (100g), Tinned potatoes (all sizes), Packets dried potato, Tinned meatballs, Longlife fruit juice

Please remember to turn your telephone off or put it to silent when in church. Thank you.

Parish of South Harrow & Northolt St Gabriel, Northolt Road St Bernard, Mandeville Road

Third Sunday of Lent 15 March 2020

We are asked not to use the PARISH MASS BOOK during the time of Coronavirus precautions

TIMES OF HOLY MASS FOR THE COMING WEEK

St Gabriel’s Church St Bernard’s Church This week the Sanctuary lamp burning in honour of

the Blessed Sacrament is offered for Sally Ebenye Ewonkem - Unwell

SAT 6.00 pm Benedict Baptiste (Anniv) SUN 8.30 am Maria Katherine Soares (RIP) 10.00 am Allan Hussey (RIP) 12 Noon Mary O’Connor (Anniv) MON 10.00 am Nicholas Martinez (RIP) WED 10.00 am Jackie Judge (RIP) THUR 10.00 am ST JOSEPH, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patron of the Diocese K. A. Gbegbaje (RIP) FRI 11.30 am Stations of the Cross 12 Noon Rosario Coutinho (Anniv)

This week the Sanctuary lamp burning in honour of the Blessed Sacrament is offered for

the intentions of Pope Francis SUN 9.00 am People of the Par ish 11.00 am Anthony Raja Paul Pushparaja (Anniv) 5.00 pm Polish Language Mass TUES 10.00 am ST PATRICK, Bishop, Patron of Ireland James, Rose & Margaret Fay (Anniv) THUR 7.30 pm Stations of the Cross 8.00 pm ST JOSEPH, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patron of the Diocese Margaret Martin (Anniv) SAT 9:30 am Esther & Nicholas Lawrence (Anniv)

Regular times for The Sacrament of Reconciliation: St Bernard’s: Saturday 10.15 - 10.45 am; St Gabriel’s: Saturday 5.15 - 5.45 pm

During Lent: St Bernard’s: Thursday evenings 7.15 - 8.15pm

THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH: Catholics in China: that the Church in China persevere in faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity. CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Please read AND KEEP the leaflet included with this Newsletter giving details of precautions we can reasonably take. It is impossible to avoid all potential hazards, but we must all do what we can. We do not yet have advice on what to do about Holy Week ceremonies; Ritual Masses and all events that bring together a larger number of people. For now we continue all visiting and pastoral ministry as is prudent, and public worship as is possible. PLANNED GIVING BY ENVELOPE: New boxes of envelopes for the year from April will be available for collection next week-end. Because of Data Protection law we have had to change the way in which we distribute the boxes. You will no longer be able to “help yourself”. Now a parish representative will ask for your name and the first line of your current address. They will then hand your box to you. As this new process will take little more time, we would ask for your patience and goodwill. Boxes are also ready for collection for those who requested them during the recent planned giving drive. Please also consider again the practicality of taking out a Standing Order - if this is possible it is far the bestway to do planned giving.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE/ EALING ABORTION CENTRE: As you may be aware there is a 40 Days for Life Lent Campaign outside the Buffer Zone (PSPO) around the Marie Stopes abortion centre in Ealing (nearest station, Ealing Broadway). TO JOIN THE VIGIL MEET ON THE GREEN BETWEEN MATTOCK LANE AND BOND STREET, EALING, TO AVOID BREAKING THE BUFFER ZONE [See map attached]. During 40 Days for Life campaigns 16,742 babies have been saved from abortion, 106 abortion centres have closed Down and 196 abortion workers have quit their jobs. We still need people to join us each day between 8am and 8pm. Can you come for just one hour week until Palm Sunday? Contact Sarah 07776 256838 or email London40daysforlife@hotmail.com to let us know what times you can attend.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS:

Offertory: £1,318.27 Thank you for your commitment and generosity

DEVOTIONS Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: St Gabr iel’s: Thursday 10.30am - 11.00am St Bernard’s: Saturday 10.00am - 11.00am Holy Rosary: Monday - Friday: after Mass; Saturday 5.30pm Morning Prayer of the Church: Monday - Friday at 9.40am before Mass Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group: St Bernard’s: Monday 7pm.

March is the month of devotion to St Joseph

CATECHESIS: Information and news

BAPTISM of INFANTS Expectant parents, or parents of new-born children are asked to contact Fr James or Fr Tom after the Sunday Mass they attend in order to make an appointment to meet to begin the process of preparation for Baptism.

KEEPING LENT

“A WORD IN LENT” FAITH-SHARING GROUP : WEDNESDAYS: 18 MARCH, 1 AND 8 APRIL. 7.30pm for an hour, at St Gabr iel’s Conference Room. Come to reflect and pray in a short course devised by the renowned Fr Denis McBride of the Redemptorist Order. Using Sacred Scripture and sacred art AWord in Lent takes us on a Lenten journey of seeing salvation through the eyes of Gospel women and men. Third meeting this week.

LENTEN ALMS APPEAL FOR THE PASSAGE: TODAY we welcome Andrew Hollingsworth from The Passage to St Bernard’s to make our Lenten Appeal on behalf of their work. The Passage is a charity working across London providing a safe and welcoming place for the homeless and serve hot meals for up to 170 people every day, leading to a comprehensive service of care and resettlement. Please be generous in supporting this cause as part of your Lenten almsgiving. FAMILY FAST DAY: Collections of proceeds of Family Fast Day will be: St Gabriel’s on 14/15March. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Our corporate Stations of the Cross will be at: ST BERNARD’S: THURSDAYS AT 7.30pm followed by MASS AT 8pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available on these evenings. ST GABRIEL’S: FRIDAYS AT 11.30am followed by MASS AT 12.00Noon Of course you can come to church anytime to make private Stations of the Cross in Lent. Remember, the door code for St Bernard’s is C8645. St Gabriel’s is open 9.30am-2.30pm weekdays. ************************************************************************* ANNUAL MASS FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY SAT. 30 MAY AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL: Cardinal Vincent invites to celebrate with him in this joyful Mass all those couples from our parishes celebrating the 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th and every year above 60th anniversary of Catholic Marriage in 2020. If you are celebrating one of these anniversaries this year, please submit the following details to the office by Sunday 22 March: Names of the spouses; date and church of wedding; full postal address

and email or tel. No. 19-22 MARCH: VISIT OF THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM TO WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL: Posters in the foyer give details as published for these days. Plan your own pilgrimage to our Cathedral during this time.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM 19-21 JUNE: Come to spend two nights in the peace and tranquillity of Walsingham and maybe learn about our National Shrine of Our Lady for the first time, or deepen your love of Walsingham. Full programme of devotions; Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Saturday); Shrine Sunday Mass. Travel Friday afternoon, return Sunday evening. Full Board from £121.00 SEE POSTER IN CHURCH FOR MORE DETAILS. BOOK OR REGISTER INTEREST AT THE PARISH OFFICE A.S.A.P AS WE NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION SOON. SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES.