St Mary Mother of God

on Sunday, 11th July after the 9.30am Mass in the Parish Meeting Room. All welcome.

JESUS CALLS YOU!

Dear Friend,

A few weeks ago, I shared a few thoughts on Justice & Peace. We had a nice response at the One World Night. I promised to move our efforts to a new stage. Basically, we are interested in finding new volunteers in this spiritual mission of charity at the heart of the church and our parish in particular. I find three basic scriptural texts very motivating as well as challenging.

Luke 25:31-40

Jesus clearly states, "When I was sick.... thirsty.... Whenever you do this for one of the least important.... you did it for me". It is wonderful to know that when we touch any life, we ultimately touch Jesus.

1 Peter 4:8

Here we are promised that love covers a multitude of sins. It is fascinating to know that efforts in charity through justice and peace can actually wipe thousands of our sins away. Friends, trust God to do just that.

James 1:26

James speaks of true religion. "To take care of orphans and widows in their suffering....". I think this is an excellent insight into the quality of our religious life and a challenge too.

If you think your heart seems stirred by these words of scripture, it might be Jesus calling you to care for the poor, the hungry, the less privileged and a host of justice issues. Kindly indicate below your interest.

Name:

Address:

Tel. No.:

Please drop your sheet through the presbytery door and I will contact you with further details. May God bless you.

Yours in Christ.

Fr. Patrick

Fr. Patrick tells me he has some volunteers.

Fr. Patrick will speak at all Masses this weekend about Justice and Peace in our parish. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

The Diocesan for Justice and Social Responsibility will be holding a training day for people who would like to promote marriage and family life in our parish. If you would like to be involved in this important work, there is a training day at Wanstead on 16th January 2010. Please contact Fr. John.

The Diocesan for Justice and Social Responsibility will be holding a training day for people who would like to promote marriage and family life in our parish. If you would like to be involved in this important work, there is a training day at Wanstead on 16th January 2010. Please contact Fr. John.

Are having a holy hour on Sunday, 13th December from 2.00 - 3.00pm to mark the climate change talks taking place in Copenhagen Cathedral. Our church bells will ring 350 times during this time to coincide with bells ringing in Copenhagen and throughout Europe and the British Isles. Please join us in this hour of prayer.

Are having a holy hour on Sunday, 13th December from 2.00 - 3.00pm to mark the climate change talks taking place in Copenhagen Cathedral. Our church bells will ring 350 times during this time to coincide with bells ringing in Copenhagen and throughout Europe and the British Isles. Please join us in this hour of prayer.

Are having a holy hour from 2.00 - 3.00pm to mark the climate change talks taking place in Copenhagen Cathedral. Our church bells will ring 350 times during this time to coincide with bells ringing in Copenhagen and throughout Europe and the British Isles. Please join us in this hour of prayer.

Join members of the J&P on 28th March at an ecumenical service at Westminster Central Hall at 11.00am to pray for the leaders of the richest nations meeting at the G20 summit on 2nd April. At noon we will join a march to Hyde Park where there will be speeches and stalls. Campaigners are asking for action on jobs and public services,
climate and global poverty. Meet at Romford station entrance near the staircase at 9.30am.