Catholic Parish of Ash

WELCOME

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) during Advent
Holy Angels, Ash: Saturday, 14th December and 21st December from 4.20pm to 5.20pm (Eve. Mass at 5.30pm)
Holy Family, Farnham: 20th December at 6.15pm to 7.15pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Special Services with Confessions at both Churches for Advent and Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at Holy Family @ 7.00pm (in Church Hall)

 (Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm)

                        Please note:  HF = Holy Family, Heath End, Farnham and HA = Holy Angels, Ash

Second Collection

TODAY there will be a Special Collection for the Christmas Decorations.

Liturgy

8^th December 2013 Second Sunday of Advent
Theme: The Angel tells Joseph the News.
Entrance:          HA:  1008  HF: 1008 Joseph was walking
Offertory:          HA:   112   HF:   522 O come, O come
Final Hymn: HA:   982   HF:   535 O Jesus Christ
(Prayer for Fathers)
Dear Saint Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, through your prayers and example
May the Lord Bless my Father and watch over  him each day, may he grow in wisdom and gentleness to support with love the family entrusted to his care.   Amen

Last Weekends Collections at Holy Family and Holy Angels Church
Holy Angels:   £301.16 + Standing Orders
Holy Family:    £176.00 + Standing Orders

Information

Carol Service – Yateley Manor Boys Choir will be leading a community joint Carol Service at Holy Angels on Thursday, 19^th December at 7.30pm in Aid of Syrian Children in Refugee Camps.  If you can display a poster for this event, please take one and invite your family and neighbours to join us for this community event to help Children in Syria

Children’s Tableau – 5.30pm at Holy Family this year.  Children from both parishes are welcome.  Two children will be chosen to be Mary and Joseph who will lead the procession (costumes provided).  If interested, please place your child’s name and contact details on the form at the back of the church. A draw will take place week commencing Sunday 15th December.  All children are invited to dress up as Shepherds, Angels, Kings etc.  Liturgy and activity downstairs as normal.  [Please contact Julie Mulhern on julie_pettigrew@hotmail.com or 07957 387754 for more details.]

Christmas Services at St. Mark’s, Wyke, Normandy – We have a good neighbour understanding with St. Mark’s and they kindly publicise our Christmas Services and we publicise their Services on our Public Notice Board for our Parishioners who have Anglican partners who may wish to know the times of the Services.

Holy Family Church Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Mary’s Meals - A huge thank you to all those at Holy Family who have donated towards the Mary’s Meals Appeal.  We should be able to send about 35 backpacks which is an amazing result. However, we are actually short of backpacks/school bags (17 in total!)so if any family has any old ones they are happy to donate we will be extremely grateful.  We are also short of 17 pairs of flip-flops, and tennis balls, so again, any one able to donate, (clean 2^nd hand would be fine) please bring into church and leave in foyer or speak to any of the J&P team.Thank you very much.   J&P Team

 Baptisms

Next Baptism Course: TBC. Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Prayer Requests

For the sick: Barbara O’Brien, Deacon David Morgan, Newton Abrew, Tony Rankmore, Edd Turnell and Paul Gibson’s Mother. Thank you. (If you would like prayers for friends or family members, please first check with that person that they are happy for their name to be mentioned in the weekly Newsletter.)

Prayer Group – for Holy Angels and Holy Family takes place once a month on a Tuesday.  The next date is Tuesday, 14^th January, and 11^th February, 2014.Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. To be held in the Parish Office

Father David Message

Countdown to Christmas – Week 2  
Second Sunday             
 of Advent

On the Second Sunday of Advent we light the Second Candle to remind us of the Angel telling Joseph that he was to be the Father of Jesus and to remind us to pray for all Fathers as they help their families get ready for Christmas.
Blessing of the Child Jesus Crib Figures for home Cribs will take place on the 4^th Sunday of Advent at All Masses.
Thank you to the people who offered such encouraging comments about the leaflet on Confession – a number also (I hope jokingly) said that lunch in the Presbytery after confession would be an attraction (so some of you were listening to the Sermon then!!!)  Thank you also for the comments that since the building of the hall at Holy Angels when the Confessional was demolished there has been no place for an “Anonymous Confession” at Holy Angels.  This is something that I have also been concerned about and so we hope that we have now addressed this point by installing a curtain in the Parish Office which will be drawn for Confessions and if you wish to face the Priest you can just walk round the curtain and take a seat facing the Priest as before.

The children of Holy Angels will be opening the 2^nd Advent Box after the 11am Mass this Sunday.

Stars of Remembrance – are now available for those from both Churches attending the First Carol Service on Thursday, 19^th December.  Please put H.A. for Holy Angels and H.F. for Holy Family so we know whichChristmas Tree the Stars are to go on.

God Bless you all              Father David

WELCOME

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) during Advent
Holy Angels, Ash: Saturday, 14th December and 21st December from 4.20pm to 5.20pm (Eve. Mass at 5.30pm)
Holy Family, Farnham: 20th December at 6.15pm to 7.15pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Special Services with Confessions at both Churches for Advent and Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at Holy Family @ 7.00pm (in Church Hall)

 (Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm)

                        Please note:  HF = Holy Family, Heath End, Farnham and HA = Holy Angels, Ash

Second Collection

Next Sunday, 8^th December there will be a Special Collection at both Churches for the Christmas Decorations.

Liturgy

1^st December 2013 First Sunday of Advent
Cycle A (Sundays & Year II (Weekdays)

Entrance:          HA: 113  HF: 686 The Angel Gabriel
Offertory:         HA: 873  HF: 128 Come Lord Jesus ..
Final Hymn:     HA: 768  HF: 268 How lovely on the ..

Information

First Holy Communion

Saturday 7th December – First Holy Communion Class, 9am at Holy Family

Sunday 8th December – First Holy Communion Children’s Mass, 9.15am, Holy Family (Tea and coffee beings served in the hall downstairs following this Mass)

Holy Family Church Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Mary’s Meals – TODAY is the closing date for donations of items. Please leave all donations in HF church foyer, or pass to members of the J&P team. Thank you.

St Polycarp’s Christmas Fair – Next Saturday 7th December 2013 – 11.30am – 2.30pm in the school hall.  Stalls, Refreshments, Santa’s Grotto, Secrets Room, Raffle, etc.  Please come and support your local school if you can.
Children’s Tableau as part of the Christmas Eve Mass at 5.30pm at Holy Family this year.  All children from both parishes are welcome.  Two children will be chosen to be Mary and Joseph who will lead the procession (costumes provided).  If you would like to put your child forward for either part, please place your child’s name and contact details on the form at the back of the church and a draw will take place week commencing Sunday 15th December.  All children are invited to dress up as Shepherds, Angels, Kings etc.  There will be a liturgy and activity downstairs as normal.  [Please contact Julie Mulhern on julie_pettigrew@hotmail.com or 07957 387754 for more details.]
Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: Held each Monday at Ann Martindale’s house. (All welcome)Please
contact Ann direct or Father David or Deacon John Edwards for more information.

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP AT HOLY ANGELS
Open after all Masses.  Christmas Cards from 5p each.  Small Bethlehem Cribs, £1.50. Larger ones available.  Also children’s Christmas books, Rosaries, statues and crucifixes.  Special Order Service for Christmas. 
Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: for Holy Angels takes place on Thursday evening at 7.30pm for 7.45pm in St. Mary’s room.  For further details please contact Richard Brennan , mobile: 07867 804355.”

 Baptisms

Next Baptism Course: TBC. Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Prayer Requests

Please remember the sick in your Prayers, Barbara O’Brien, Deacon David Morgan, Edd Turnell, Newton Abrew and Tony Rankmore after an operation. Thank you. (If you would like prayers for friends or family members, please first check with that person that they are happy for their name to be mentioned in the weekly Newsletter.)

Prayer Group – for both Holy Angels and Holy Family takes place once a month on a Tuesday.  The next date is next Tuesday, 3^rd December, 2013. 14^th January, and 11^th February, 2014.Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. To be held in the Parish Office

Father David Message

Philippines Aid for Typhoon Victims
Eat all you can Chicken or Vegetarian Curry Supper, Saturday, 14^th Dec. at Holy Angels Church. 6.30pm for serving at 7pm. (Tickets includes a free draw ticket and the draw will take place at the supper.  If at the last minute you are unable to come please register your Ticket No. with the Parish Office on Friday, 13^th Dec. before 1.30pm)  Adults £6      Children £3.

Ice-cream and Banana Fritters optional at £1 adults. 50p. Children. 

Bring your own wine or soft drinks.  Tea and Coffee available free.  Other drinks on sale.  Also Children’s Tuck Shop available.

Countdown to Christmas – Week One

The first week of Advent introduces our “Count Down” to Christmas.  On the first Sunday of Advent we light the First Candle on the Advent Wreath which reminds us of the Angel Gabriel telling Mary that God had chosen her to be the Mother of his Son, Jesus and the beginning of a whole new relationship with us.  The round wreath of green represents the world into which that message came.
The four weeks of Advent are a time when we prepare ourselves spiritually and mentally to celebrate on Christmas night and Christmas Day the new relationship God has with us which he set in place through the birth on earth of his Son, Jesus.  If we do not prepare both spiritually and in our hearts and minds for Christmas, we cannot expect to have a real Christmas.  We may have the giving and receiving of gifts, the extra special food, but without an understanding of the huge significance of how the birth of Jesus changed our lives, we throw away the true value of Christmas and miss the jewel which we discard with the wrapping.  The real Gift of Christmas is not just for Christmas but for every day of our lives.
Confession is the act of being Reconciled and at Peace with God.  Christmas Confessions will be available at Holy Angels on Saturday, 14^th December and 21^st December from 4.20pm to 5.20pm (Evening Mass at 5.30pm) and at Holy Family on Friday, 20^th December at 6.15pm to 7.15pm. followed by Mass at 7.30pm.

God Bless you all            Father David

WELCOME

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Holy Angels, Ash: First Friday of month after 12pm Lunchtime Mass
Holy Family, Farnham:  First Thursday of month after 7.30pm Evening Mass
Special Services with Confessions at both Churches for Advent and Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at Holy Family @ 7.00pm (in Church Hall)

 (Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm)

                        Please note:  HF = Holy Family, Heath End, Farnham and HA = Holy Angels, Ash

Liturgy

Christ the King 

Entrance:          HA:  320  HF: 239 Hail Redeemer
Offertory:          HA:  767  HF: 477 Majesty
Final Hymn:       HA:  721  HF: 568 O Lord my God

Information

Holy Family Church Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Advent Lunch – J&P team will be holding an Advent Lunch – soup and rolls and cheese, on Friday 13 December at 12.30.  All profits will be sent via CAFOD to help those suffering in the Philippines, and will be an ideal opportunity for us as fellow Catholics to offer some practical help at this Christmas time .

It would be lovely to see some younger mums coming along, and children very welcome!

Mary’s Meals – Closing date for donations of items for will be next Sunday 1 December. Please leave all donations in HF church foyer, or pass to members of the J&P team. Thank you.

Christmas Fayre: In Hale Village Hall on December, 7^th at 12.30pm-3.30pm in Aid of Opportunities for loan parents.
Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: Held each Monday at Ann Martindale’s house. (All welcome)Please contact Ann direct or Father David or Deacon John Edwards for more information.

Mince Pies and Mulled Wine – On Saturday 7^th December after evening MASS our young people would like to invite all parishioners from both parishes to join them for mince pies and mulled wine.  We will be asking for donations as this is our youth’s first fundraising event of their new academic year.  Funds raised will be used to help defray some of the costs for the youth retreat next April.
Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: for Holy Angels started on Thursday 17 October and will run for 6 weeks. The session will start at 7.30 for 7.45 in St. Mary’s room.  For further details please contact Richard Brennan , mobile: 07867 804355.”

 Baptisms

Next Baptism Course: TBC. Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Prayer Requests

Please remember the sick in your Prayers, Barbara O’Brien, Deacon David Morgan, Edd Turnell, Newton Abrew and Tony Rankmore after an operation. Thank you. (If you would like prayers for friends or family members, please first check with that person that they are happy for their name to be mentioned in the weekly Newsletter.)

Prayer Group – for both Holy Angels and Holy Family takes place once a month on a Tuesday.  The next date is next Tuesday, 3^rd December, 2013. 14^th January, and 11^th February, 2014.Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. To be held in the Parish Office

Father David Message

Bishop’s Questionnaire on Family Life and the teaching of the Church

Pope Francis’s invitation for us all to contribute to the Bishop’s Synod in October next year has had a lot of publicity.  The general response seems to be that while people very much appreciate being consulted but most seem to have found the Questionnaire very complicated and feel that they need more than a couple of weeks to think about the issues and make a response. 

May I suggest that if this is how you feel, you say so in your response and comment on the questions you are ready to answer and leave the rest.  A limited response is better than no response.  The questionnaire is available on line: www.catholic-ew.org.uk (and go to the Section, “Questionnaire/Synod of Bishops”.

The deadline for the Questionnaire is Saturday, 30^th November 2013.  If you don’t have a computer but are keen to respond let Rita in the Parish Office know and we will direct you to someone who can help.

DON’T FORGET SYRIA:  Yateley Manor Boys Choir will be leading the Carol Service at Holy Angels on Thursday, 19^th December at 7.30pm in Aid of Syrian Children in Refugee Camps.  If you can display a poster for this event, please take one and invite your family and neighbours to join us for this community event to help Children in Syria.

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP AT HOLY ANGELS
Open after all Masses.  Christmas Cards from 5p each.  Small Bethlehem Cribs, £1.50. Larger ones available.  Also children’s Christmas books, Rosaries, statues and crucifixes.  Special Order Service for Christmas. 
Why not have a browse as quite a few of the items have been sold already.

Feast of Christ the King

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King and it is also National Youth Sunday.  It is also the Sunday when this Years First Holy Communion Children celebrate the anniversary of their First Holy Communion.  At Mass this Sunday some of last years First Holy Communion Children will join the Priest for the Entrance Procession at Mass and have a seat of honour at the front of the Church.  At the sign of Peace they will be invited to come to the Altar to receive the sign of Peace and then to take the Peace down through the Church.  Last years First Holy Communicants are invited to receive Communion first after the Altar Servers and at the end of Mass to form a guard of honour with bells for the Blessed Sacrament as it is taken in procession through the Church and out of the Church symbolising our call, having received Jesus in Holy Communion, to take Him out into the world and to share his presence and love with everyone we meet.

Annual Dedication of a Parish Community to Christ the King

God our Heavenly Father, you sent your only Son Jesus Christ to us so that we may know you more clearly and love you more dearly.

Your Son, Jesus, gave us his presence in the Holy Eucharist, so that we may experience his love in our world in a unique way and be moved to show to those we share our lives with his message of peace and love.

When we receive the body of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, we become living tabernacles of the Lord and take his presence and his message of love and peace into the world in which we live.

On this the feast of Christ the King we offer you our lives
That your kingdom may come on earth as it is in heaven,
And that peace will reign in our hearts, and, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
Transform the world in which we live.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

WELCOME

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Holy Angels, Ash: First Friday of month after 12pm Lunchtime Mass
Holy Family, Farnham:  First Thursday of month after 7.30pm Evening Mass
Special Services with Confessions at both Churches for Advent and Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at Holy Family @ 7.00pm (in Church Hall)

 (Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm)

                        Please note:  HF = Holy Family, Heath End, Farnham and HA = Holy Angels, Ash

Special Collection

TODAY there will be a Special Collection for the Arundel Cathedral Maintenance Fund (Gift Aid)

Liturgy

33^rd Sunday of Year C  
Theme:  Persevere in Prayer

Entrance:          HA: 720   HF: 72  Be still for the presence
Offertory:          HA: 940   HF: 380 Lord for tomorrow
Final Hymn:       HA: 770   HF: 388 Shine Jesus Shine

Information

Holy Angels and Holy Family combined Get Ready for Christmas Children’s Party

Sunday, 24^th November 12.30pm – 2.30pm all children welcome.  Fun for the children – few hours of peace for the parents. Book a place this weekend.  Donation of £1 or bring a pre-wrapped present worth a £1 for “Secret Santa Game”.  Only 48 hours left to book a place.  Book a place after Mass. Contact Rebecca Newey:-
johnandbec@ntlworld.com

Holy Family Church Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Gardening Party – can you spare a couple of hours on Saturday 23 November to help finish off the gardening work, pick up leaves and cut back brambles? 9-12 am. Brooms, spades, snow shovel (for leaves), hedge cutter, or shredder all helpful. Further info speak to Deacon John.
Farnham Foodbank: Our next supermarket collection will be on Saturday 7^th December at Waitrose.
I am looking for willing volunteers to help out on the day. The time slots are as follows:

 9.30am-11am
 11am-12.30pm
 12.30pm-2pm

If you are able to help please let Susan Burton or Ann Scrace know.

Advent Lunch – J&P team will be holding an Advent Lunch – soup and rolls and cheese, on Friday 13 December at 12.30.  All profits will be sent via CAFOD to help those suffering in the Philippines, and will be an ideal opportunity for us as fellow Catholics to offer some practical help at this Christmas time .

It would be lovely to see some younger mums coming along, and children very welcome!

Mary’s Meals – Closing date for donations of items for Mary’s Meals will be Sunday 1 December. Please leave all donations in HF church foyer, or pass to members of the J&P team. Thank you.

Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: Held each Monday at Ann Martindale’s house. (All welcome)Please contact Ann direct or Father David or Deacon John Edwards for more information.

Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: for Holy Angels started on Thursday 17 October and will run for 6 weeks. The session will start at 7.30 for 7.45 in St. Mary’s room.  For further details please contact Richard Brennan , mobile: 07867 804355.”

 Baptisms

Next Baptism Course: TBC. Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Prayer Requests

Please remember the sick in your Prayers, Barbara O’Brien, Deacon David Morgan, Edd Turnell, Newton Abrew and Tony Rankmore after an operation. Thank you. (If you would like prayers for friends or family members, please first check with that person that they are happy for their name to be mentioned in the weekly Newsletter.)

Prayer Group – for both Holy Angels and Holy Family takes place once a month on a Tuesday.  The next date is next Tuesday, 3^rd December, 2013. 14^th January, and 11^th February, 2014.Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. To be held in the Parish Office

Father David Message

At the end of last week the news of the disaster in the Philippines was slowly breaking on the world.  Because the Typhoon had affected communications and transport the true scale of the tragedy was not known to begin with.  During the past week on the News and in the papers the huge intensity of the disaster has been slowly revealed.  At first it was thought the death toll was One thousand two hundred, but as helpers reach more isolated areas, this estimate is proving to be far from realistic.

The people of the Philippines are known for their hard work and ingenuity and abilities, but there is only so much they can do on their own.  If we had such a disaster here in England we would need more than our own national resources to “get back on our feet” and we would appreciate every offer of help.  In both our Churches we have several families from the Philippines and we assure them of our thoughts and prayers at this time.  On Wednesday we had a special Mass for those who have died in the Typhoon.

What can we now do to help?  Elena Parsons a Parishioner of Holy Angels has a number of contacts in the Philippines and she is investigating which charities and agencies are getting practical help to the people quickly.  Elena will be feeding this information back to us so that we can ensure that the funds we have raised at Holy Angels and Holy Family will be well used.

A big thank you to those who at short notice, contributed so generously to the appeal last weekend. A collection box for the Philippines will be available for the next few weeks in both churches by the statues of Our Blessed Lady.  There are also plans to collect clothing and cooking utensils – as soon as we have news of how we as fellow Christians can respond to this request we will let you know.  Please keep an eye on the Newsletter and whatever you can do to help will I know be very much appreciated.

Handy men or women (We are an equal opportunities parish!) Needed at Holy Angels for small occasional tasks like changing light bulbs, clearing guttering and small repairs and projects.  If you would like to be part of a “small projects maintenance team”, please see Rita or Fr. David.

The Stars of Remembrance for the Christmas Tree will be available again by popular request this year at our Carol Service on Thursday, 19^th December.  Please invite your relatives and friends and let them know that they are welcome to have a Star in memory of a relative or friend.

Women’s World Day of Prayer Team:  Holy Angels has both supported and hosted Women’s World Day of Prayer well in past years.  We hope to keep up the good tradition.  Any ladies who would like to join the Holy Angels Women’s World Day of Prayer Group are invited to contact Colleen Rutter or Rita in the Parish Office.  If the ladies of the Parish would like a regular monthly Ladies Group, please see or call Rita.

The Feast of Christ the King – This is the article which we are inserting in the Newsletter which you may like to send with the email to the parents:

Last year those who made their First Holy Communion were invited to be “attendants of honour” for the Blessed Sacrament procession at the end of Mass.

The children may if they wish wear the clothes they wore on their First Holy Communion Day.  If your child made its’ First Holy Communion this year and would like to be an “attendant of honour” at one of the Masses next Sunday, please let Rita or one of the First Holy Communion Team know before Friday so a place can be reserve for them.
God Bless you all,   Father David

WELCOME

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Holy Angels, Ash: First Friday of month after 12pm Lunchtime Mass
Holy Family, Farnham:  First Thursday of month after 7.30pm Evening Mass
Special Services with Confessions at both Churches for Advent and Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at Holy Family @ 7.00pm (in Church Hall)

 (Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm)

                        Please note:  HF = Holy Family, Heath End, Farnham and HA = Holy Angels, Ash

Special Collection

Next Sunday, 17^th November there will be a Special Collection for Arundel Cathedral Maintenance Fund (Gift Aid)

Liturgy

32^nd Sunday of Year C  
Theme:  Remembrance Sunday
Entrance:          HA:  907  HF: 9 Abide with me
Offertory:          HA:  955  HF: 528 O God our help
Final Hymn: HA:  287  HF: 728 Thine be the glory

Information

 Children’s Liturgy Winter Party – 24^th Nov. 2013

Last year the Children’s Liturgy Group held a most successful party at Holy Angels for our children from both Parishes. This year we would like to repeat the experience.  We would like to spend some time with the children, as we await the arrival of Jesus, and prepare to celebrate Christmas – and of course have lots of fun in the process!
We would ask that each child brings with them a wrapped gift to the value of £1, as we will be having a ‘Secret Santa’ style exchange of gifts at the end of the party. Sign up sheets are available now in the church porch, or you can e-mail your child’s name, and age to Bec Newey: johnandbec@ntlworld.com
 Please sign up by Sunday 17^th November

Holy Family Church Catholic Parish Farnham, Hale, Weybourne & Badshot Lea

Diocesan Jubilee Discussion Group: Held each Monday at Ann Martindale’s house. (All welcome)Please contact Ann direct or Farther David/Deacon John Edwards for more information.

  Baptisms

Next Baptism Course: Monday, 11^th November, 2013 Please make an appointment to see the Priest/Deacon to discuss what you need to do to prepare for your child’s baptism. If you are new to the Parish, please complete pink Registration Form and make yourself known to Father David or Deacon John after Mass.

Prayer Requests

Please remember the sick in your Prayers, Barbara O’Brien, Deacon David Morgan, Edd Turnell, Newton Abrew and Tony Rankmore following an operation.  Thank you.
(If you would like prayers for friends or family members, please first check with that person that they are happy for their name to be mentioned in the weekly Newsletter.)

Prayer Group – for both Holy Angels and Holy Family takes place once a month on a Tuesday.  The next dates are Tuesday, 3^rd December, 2013.  14^th January, and 11^th February, 2014. Coffee at 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. To be held in the Parish Office

Father David Message

On this day of Remembrance: We remember the men and women civilians and members of the Army, Navy and Air force who lost their lives during the times of War and conflict and we pray for peace and justice in the world today.
At Holy Angels we remember the men and women of Ash, Ash Vale, Ash Green, Tongham, Normany and Wanborough.
At Holy Family we remember the men and women of Heath End, Hale, Weyborne, Badshot Lea and Farnham.
“May we never take for granted the Peace that those who died in the dark days of war and conflict longed to see”. Amen
Women’s World Day of Prayer Team: Holy Angels has both supported and hosted Women’s World Day of Prayer well in past years.  We hope to keep up the good tradition.  Any ladies who would like to join the Holy Angels WWDP Group are invited to contact Colleen Rutter or Rita in the Parish Office.  If the ladies of the Parish would like a regular monthly Ladies Group, please see or call Rita in the Parish Office.

Weddings:  The popular months for weddings are now getting booked up. (i.e. 3 out of 4 Saturdays in July are now booked, so if you are thinking of getting married next year you gentlemen had better hurry up and propose if you hope to get married in the summer next year!!!

God Bless you all,              Father David

Poppy Poem

The inquisitive mind of a child

Why are we selling poppies, mummy?
Selling poppies in town today
The poppies, child are flowers of love
For the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy, mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In fields where poppies grow.

But why are the poppies so red, mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child
The blood our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black mummy
Why does it have to be black?
Black my child, is the symbol of grief
For the men who never came back.

But, why mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain
My tears are my fears for you my child
For the world is forgetting again.