St Peter and St Paul, Apostles (Year B)

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Dear Friends and Parishioners, My heartfelt thanks to you all. It was a joy to see so many of you at the episcopal ordination. Also last weekend to be able to celebrate Mass for and with you. I have been Parish Priest of Our Lady of Victories for 16 years. These years have been among the happiest of my priestly life. We have shared in each other’s  joys, sorrows, and challenges. We have become friends too. My new duties will involve me visiting parishes, schools, prisons and hospitals  in West London and in other parts of the Diocese of Westminster when required. I will miss our parish life.    The good news is that the Cardinal has appointed Fr Nigel Woollen as the new parish priest from September 2024. Fr Woollen is currently an assistant priest in the Stevenage parishes in Hertfordshire.  I know you will give him a warm welcome.   In the meanwhile I will remain as ‘Parish Priest’. In this I am assisted  by Fr Francis, Rachel our parish administrator and Paul Hewitt, who will be ordained a deacon on July 6th. Fr Francis celebrated his  first anniversary of ordination on 24th June. What a year he has had.   Thank you again for your faith, trust and friendship. As the summer holidays approach many of you will be travelling and some of you moving from the parish; to new assignments, schools and parishes. We continue to hold each other in our prayer, affection, and care.  + Jim Rt Revd James Curry Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster Congratulations to Adeline (and her family) who was baptised at the 9am Mass on Sunday 23rd June. to the family of Charles and Louis who was baptised on Sunday 23rd June at the 10:30am Mass. May the blessings of the Lord be on you all. Jennifer (Jenny) Wisden RIP Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wisden family on the death of Jenny. May her brave soul rest in peace. Amen. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 2nd July at 11 am. There will be no 10 am Mass on that day. Malcolm James Dyson RIP Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Malcolm Dyson on the death of Malcolm. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. The funeral service will take place on Friday 5th July at 10 am. There will be no 10am Mass on that day. Sea Sunday 14th July Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in Church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you. Annual General Meeting Churches Together In Kensington and Chelsea have their annual general meeting on Tuesday 2nd July, 2024 at 7.00pm in St Mary Abbots Vicarage Garden, St Mary Abbots Centre Vicarage Gate, W8 4HN. Bring and Share refreshments after the meeting. RSVP to: [email protected] In a World Of Plenty Zero Hunger Mary’s meals presents the film ‘In a world of plenty Zero’ at St Mary of the Angels Parish, 2 Moorhouse Road, W2 5DJ at 7pm on 11th July 2024.   Filmed in Tigray, Ethiopia and London and featuring an interview with Bob Geldof– Zero Hunger powerfully explores the question ‘can there be a solution to world hunger?’   This special documentary shows how a deadly combination of war, poverty and drought has resulted in the threat of a new famine.  Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham Saturday 3rd August, to be led by Bishop David Oakley of Northampton.  Please consider joining this pilgrimage, if possible in person, or online at walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/ The need for prayer to support life has been great since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. It  is now increasingly needed as the pressures to allow abortion up to birth grow, along with a swelling campaign to introduce Assisted Suicide. Pope Saint John Paull II urged everyone to join in the  'great prayer for life'. Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham Cardinal Vincent Nichols will lead the pilgrimage. This years theme is ‘ Be it done unto me according to thy word’. Pilgrimage date: Saturday 21st September 2024. For more information please contact the parish Office. Registration for the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion Parents of children who will be in Year 3 in a Catholic School in September, and who REGULARLY attend Mass here in our parish, should contact Sister Maureen McNamara for registration. A copy of their child’s Baptism Certificate will be required. Children attending non-Catholic schools join a pre-Sacramental class for a year when they are in Year 2 prior to the year when they will be part of the First Communion programme (Year 3). These families must also be parishioners attending Mass here regularly. Registration contact is Sister Maureen McNamara and a copy of the Baptism certificate is also required. Final date for registration is 7th July. Pauline Books and Media The bookshop will be open from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Sundays The contact number is 07561 456074 FHL Summer Garden Party The West London Committee of Friends of the Holy Land cordially invites you to A Party in the Garden at Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, Chiswick, W4 1TT on Friday 5th July from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Tickets: £30 To buy tickets contact [email protected] or [email protected] Young Married Couples Group Are you a young married couple seeking to build friendships and desiring to connect with other young married couples? Well, a young married couples group is present in our parish. The purpose of the group is to offer support and foster friendship and connection among the many young married couples present in our parish. The ideal age range of the group is under 40. The group meets every month to socialize and foster communion and support. Among the different activities offered are meals together, trips out, games nights and social exercises. If you’re interested in attending, please email Steve and Annie Caprio at [email protected]. You can also join our Whatsapp group using the QR code below: Young Adult Group This is a group for people in their 20s and 30s and aims to build a community in the parish. More events will be coming soon. If there are any questions, please send us an email at: [email protected] or join our WhatsApp group using the QR code:  Welcome to all our Parishioners If you are new to the parish, please come and say hello and complete the new parishioner registration form which can be found on our website:  https://www.ourladyofvictories.net/parish-registrationfinancial-support.html Here you can also find further information on all our parish activities. Leaving a Legacy In the last year, the parish has received a number of legacies from parishioners who have remembered the work of the parish in their wills. Please pray for the repose of the souls of those parishioners. They will be remembered in our annual donors Mass. Please consider remembering the parish in your will. See the leaflets at the back of the Church or call 0207 798 9375 or email [email protected] OLOV LATEST NEWS GIFT AID DONATIONS:   Dear Parishioners:   We have worked with our colleagues in the Parish Support Team towards procedures for processing the Gift Aid from contactless donations through the Dona provider. When signing a Gift Aid declaration on the device, you will also be asked if you would like your previous contactless donations to be Gift Aided.  Further, as entering a Gift Aid declaration on the device can take a couple of minutes, we want to help reduce the amount of time you may spend on the device, and reduce the queue for it. Leaflets have been created and placed at the back of the church and on the notice board. These contain a QR code that will enable you to use your smartphone to make your Gift Aid declaration. You can also access the Dona portal and leave your donation by simply scanning the underneath QR code: You can also donate securely by debit or credit card by clicking on the button created at the section end.   Weekly Mass Schedule Monday to Friday - 10.00 am Saturday - 6.00 pm Sunday - 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 12.00 pm and 6.00 pm.    ALL OUR MASSES ARE LIVE-STREAMED FROM OUR WEBSITE.    Eucharistic Adoration and Confession On Wednesday's, after the 10am Mass, there is Eucharistic Adoration. This is an opportunity to spend some time in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. During that time a priest will also be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Adoration concludes at Noon with the prayer of the Angelus. Confessions are also available every Saturday from 5 pm to 5.45 pm.   Please do keep an eye on the website: www.ourladyofvictories.net which will be updated weekly.  Mgr Jim Curry & Fr Francis   Our Lady of Victories 16 Abingdon Road London W8 6AF 020 7937 4778  [email protected]