Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Rosary Reflections from a parishioner One of our parishioners recently took up praying the Rosary, here are some of his thoughts:                 ‘The first memory I have of the Rosary is my grandmother praying it, later on my mother. At the time I was honestly not really interested but still curious about it. And here we go, today I pray it too. The Rosary has entered my life for just a few months.                  In my opinion I would like to point out that it is not a coffee machine, we push the button and the coffee we desire is instantly made for us. Actually, the beauty of it lies in the opposite. You might find new scenarios, different answers, etc…showing you there are other horizons to look at.               I find the mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ a mirror of what we go through in life at times, with due proportion. While praying I tend to imagine the scenes of the mysteries. I see the praying of the Rosary as a journey with the Holy Trinity. Furthermore, it brings a calm, reflective, peaceful attitude within me.               We all ask and want, it is in human nature, but I realise that taking what is given to us from the Highest is even better. It is a detachment from the concept of me, me, me, which is pushed on us especially in modern society.’   The Rosary is an incredibly powerful prayer. In this month of the Holy Rosary, please do consider praying even just a decade a day (1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys and a Glory Be). You won’t regret it! Fr Francis Mrs Mary Teresa McGloin RIP Requiem Mass - Wednesday 30th October at 2pm. May she rest in peace. Please pray for those who are sick: Duncan Taylor, James Langan, Theresa Chee and Pamela Faber.   Please pray for those who are recently deceased:  Martin Cosgrove.   Pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:  Poppy Stallebrass, Lina Assaf, Roy Farren, William Dunne, Terry Jarvis. Reminder: Clocks go back on Sunday (27th October) at 2am. Remember to change your clocks Parish Readers’ morning on the new translation of the Lectionary Saturday 16th November 2024 - 11am  to 1pm Anyone wishing to become a parish reader also welcome to attend. Please contact Fr Francis for more information. Remembering our deceased loved ones in November The month of November is a time when we are invited to especially remember the memory of our loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. The November dead list envelopes will also be available for Masses to be offered during November for the faithful departed. Catholic Children’s Society Christmas Gift Appeal The Catholic Children’s Society is appealing for Christmas Gifts for local children and families facing a Christmas without presents, food or basic essentials. Note: Only brand new gifts and we are not able to collect gifts. Please bring your gifts to the parish office before Sunday 24 November 2024. Please see poster here for more details or visit www.cathchild.org.uk Prisoners’ Sunday Was last Sunday 13 October 2024. We remembered prisoners and their families. Prisons are in crisis and life for prisoners and their families in our communities is challenging. Pact, the national Catholic prison charity support prisoners, their families and their children, offering them hope and the chance to turn their lives around. More information and ways to give can be found on the PACT website: www.prisonadvice.org.uk Schola Cantorum of Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Faure Requiem marking the centenary of Faure’s death with music by Bach, Rheinberger and MacMillan. On Thursday 7 November at 7pm at Our Lady of Victories Church, Kensington High Street. Tickets £15 (£8) available at: scholacantorum.co.uk or use the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DWSN  Exciting News for Families! Our Parish’s local primary school, Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School, is welcoming new pupils for September 2024! We’re a close-knit community with incredibly supportive parents, passionate teachers, and a fantastic curriculum that inspires our children every day. Plus, we offer a great variety of after-school clubs to keep our little ones engaged and happy.   If you’re considering a place for your child, please feel free to contact our school office at [email protected] or give us a call at 0207 373 4491 to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you soon! World Mission Sunday Theme: ‘Go and invite everyone to the banquet!’   World Mission Sunday this year is on 20 October. On this day the whole Church unites in prayer for its missionary activity, and in collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world experiencing situations of poverty and conflict. To support mission year round visit mission.org.uk or call 020 7821 9755  UPDATED: The Year of Jubilee 2025   Theme: Pilgrims of Hope Opening Mass for the Holy Year will take place in Westminster Cathedral on Sunday 29th December 2024 at 12 Noon. There will be opportunities to walk various pilgrimage routes including a new route within London. More details to follow. Pauline Books and Media The bookshop will be open from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday and Sunday.   The contact number is 07561 456074. 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 parishioner registration form which can be found on our website:  https://www.ourladyofvictories.net/support.html Here you can also find further information on all our parish activities. 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 Wednesdays, after the 10am Mass, there is Eucharistic Adoration. This is an opportunity to spend some time in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. A priest will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 10.30 to 11.15am. Adoration concludes at Noon with the prayer of the Angelus. Confession also available every Saturday from 5 to 5.45 pm. Parish Team: Fr Nigel Woollen (Parish Priest) Fr Francis Thomas (Assistant Priest) Rev. Paul Hewitt (Permanent Deacon)  Sr Maureen McNamara rsm (Sacramental Programmes) Mrs Rachel Mulira (Parish Secretary) Our Lady of Victories 16 Abingdon Road London W8 6AF 020 7937 4778  [email protected] Support our Parish Financially here