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PARABLE OF THE LAMPS We are all called to be bearers of the light of Christ, lamp-carriers, if you like. But like the five foolish maids, we too are sometimes careless and irresponsible, and allow this lamp to go out or at least grow very dim. Through a spirit of prayer and watchfulness, Christ will help us to keep his light burning brightly. An empty lamp, no matter how beautiful it may be, is a useless lamp for it cannot give light. The foolish have no oil in their lamps. They have burned themselves out through a life of self-seeking and dedication to worldly cares and vanities. They do not even think of the Lord, much less wait for his coming. The wise have oil in their lamps. They are detached from themselves
and from the cares of the world, and are full of charity. They are
indeed waiting for the Lord, and desire nothing else but his coming. However, let us not forget that it is to something joyful that we are invited. It is to a wedding feast, not a funeral. It is too good to be missed. If we have made Christ our best and closest companion on the road of life, then it is unlikely that his final coming will catch us unprepared. Lord, grant that when you come our minds may be alight with
faith, our souls alight with hope, and our hearts alight with love,
Then you will lead us into the wedding feast, a feast of unending
light and joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2005 – Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. There will be the usual laying of the poppy wreath and prayers at the Memorial in the porch before Mass at S. Saviour’s at 11.00 a.m. and there is a Service of Remembrance for the British Legion at Saint Mary-on-Paddington Green at 10.30 a.m. following the 9.30 a.m. Mass. COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS – Many thanks to all who helped to make our Annual Solemn Requiem Mass for the Commemoration of All Souls a good occasion especially to the Bishop of Richborough, the Helios Ensemble and the boys from The Hall School. THANKS – Special thanks go to Steve
Gibbs from S. Saviour’s who has made some beautiful candles
for S. Mary’s to be placed by the catafalque for or Commemoration
of All Souls and for funerals. PARISH DIARIES – The Parish Diary is on sale for £1.00 and can be purchased after Mass today from John Moran at S. Saviour’s and at the back of the church at S. Mary’s. It is good value and lists all the information you need about the parish. CANDLES FOR SALE - If you would like to order an aroma therapy candle as a Christmas gift, please contact Wendy on 07774 085296 or wendy@opus10.freeserve. co.uk The following fragrances are available; lavender, rosemary, tea-tree, cinnamon, ylang ylang, sandalwood, geranium and eucalyptus. All candles are made with essential oils. Each candle costs £5:00. The quality is excellent. If you order now, you will avoid postage costs! CANDLES AT SAINT MARY’S – The
candles made by the monks of Rostrevor are available after Mass
today. The aroma therapy candles can be ordered but there are
none available at the moment. Peggy Windsor will be selling
the candles.
HOLY BAPTISM – We warmly welcome Thomas Roche, his parents, godparents and friends, who is being baptized at Saint Mary’s this morning. Please remember him and all his family and friends in your prayers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - We send our good wishes to those celebrating birthdays during this week especially Dorothy Clark, Lucy Hull, James Harris, Edward Kyrke-Smith, Nicholas Verma, Amelia Hodgson, Mrs L. Lawrence, Lucy Anne Hull, Charles de Lanoy Meijer and Matilda Wnek. Once again, people have brought to our attention the omission of names from the birthday list. If you haven’t given your name to one of the clergy, it can’t be included. Give us the date of your birthday if you would like it mentioned in PRAVDA.
PARISH RETREAT 2006: Thursday 25th – Tuesday 30th May 2006 The Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross, Rostrevor We will fly to Belfast and from there to the Monastery. If you would like to see photographs of the monastery, please see Wendy Thomas who will be pleased to show you a selection of views of the monastery. If you would like to book a place, please let Fr Mark know as soon as possible as places at limited. The cost will be in the region of £180 all inclusive. THE PROBLEM OF HOMELESS-NESS – There is a conference on “Points of View: Solutions to homelessness in Westminster” on Monday 7th November 2005 from 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Registration is free and begins at 5.30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 57 Dean Street, London W1. To book, please telephone 020 7723 8874. This has been commended to us by Fr Christopher Brice the Diocese of London’s Adviser for Social Justice. ADVANCE NOTICE FOR YOUR DIARY – The Annual Day of Prayer at Westminster Abbey takes place on Saturday 14th January 2006 from 10.00 a.m. – 2.45 p.m. (Evensong 3.00 p.m.). This year the day will be led by the Reverend John D. Miller – Minister of Castlemilk East Parish Church, Glasgow and former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland together with Canon Robert Wright. Tickets not required. Further details - the Canons’ Secretary 020 7654 4805. BACH IN REVIVAL Wednesday 9th November 2005 at: 7.00 p.m. HELIOS ENSEMBLE Church
of S. Anne & S. Agnes Admission
£10 For
further information telephone A STUDY DAY FOR HIV AWARENESS – A day run by the Mildmay Hospital in Hackney. The Study Day takes place at The Tab Centre, 18-20 Hackney Road, London E2 on Thursday 17th November 2005 from 8.45 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Further information from: Training and Resources Centre on 020 7613 6314 or e-mail: education@ mildmay.com.
THE PCC MEETING DATES: Saint Mary-on-Paddington Green The rescheduled PCC Meeting for S. Saviour’s is now to be held on Wednesday 30th November at 7.30pm at 6 Park Place Villas. ......... Saint Saviour, Warwick Avenue:
CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS AND WORKSHOP MATERIALS Do you need ?..... Original
cartoons, illustration and diagrams presentation materials Helena
Mapanzure 07816 790407
SERVERS AT MASS A new rota is being prepared for Altar Servers at S. Saviour’s. If you would like to consider being a server, please let Fr Mark know after Mass or telephone 020 7262 3787. Training will be given.
HOLY BAPTISM - Recently Departed: Lulu Lewis, Joan Pollock, Barry O’Leary Anniversaries: SSWA: –May Smith, Hilda Barlow, Alice Hedge SMPG: Doris Rule, Alma Martin, William McNamara, Eileen Powers, Joseph Griffiths, Fr Frank Harvey, Jane Richards, Michael Stratford, George Mooney, Patsy Graham, Robert Nelson
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Sunday
6th November 2005 Weekday Mass
Wednesday
9th November 2005 - Feria Friday
11th November 2005
S. MARY-on-PADDINGTON GREEN Sunday
6th November 2005 Weekday Mass Tuesday
8th November 2005 - Feria Thursday
10th November 2005
THE PARISH CLERGY *** Parish Priest The
Revd Gary Bradley
Tel: 020 7723 1968
Assistant Clergy Fr
Julian Browning – 020 7286 6034 *** Parish Office The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. - 12 noon. The Revd Mark Gibson
Tel. 020 7262 3787
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