BAPTISM: Canon Law says that baptism should take place within weeks of the birth. The course of instruction for those wishing to have their child baptised next month starts today in the NEW CHAPEL at 11.30 am. Fr. Timothy will celebrate the baptisms on 10th and 24th  October at 3.00 pm.

SVP are looking for four dining chairs in good condition. Please contact the parish office if you can help

ST JOSEPH'S PASTORAL CENTRE in Hendon, is hiring a big screen to show the Prayer Vigil in Hyde Park particularly for those with Special Needs, who feel they would not be able to cope with the park environment. Their adapted prayer vigil  will begin at 4pm and should finish at 8.00pm. There is a bring and share tea (drinks provided).

Let Sue or Nigel know -O2082023999-so they can cater for appropriate numbers.

THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE weekend for those who are alone again through bereavement, divorce or separation 29-31 October at the Emmaus Centre, West Wickham. For details call Nicky on 01296 488289

ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL is now fully co-educational from 3 years through to 18. Whole School Open Mornings 22nd September, 7th October  and 16th November. Senior School Open Evenings will be on 30th September  (for Sixth Form only) and on 21st October.To register for any of these events, or for more information, please contact the Registrar on 020 8862 2054 (for Nursery and Junior School), 020 8862 2254 (for Senior School and Sixth Form) or email enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk

CARDINAL WISEMAN SCHOOL Open Evening for Year 7 Admissions September 2011 Thursday 16th September 6pm – 9pm The Headteacher will speak at 7pm and 8pm

RETIREMENT MASS for Michael Gormally, headmaster of Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Thursday 23rd September 7.00pm at Westminster Cathedral

FLOWERS: The flowers in front of the statue of Our Lady are in memory of Dorina and Robin Ray. If you would like flowers placed in the church, in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office.

CAR BREAK-INS

Please be careful when parking outside the Abbey, particularly for the 7.00pm Sunday Mass. Another parishioner has reported having their car broken into while he was in church.

 Do not leave valuables in your car.

NEWMAN SYMPOSIUM at St Dominic’s Convent Stone on Sat 25th Sept 10am – 5pm including Vigil Mass. Bring a picnic lunch. For details contact angelaleydon@btinternet.com

300 CLUB 2 prizes at £10 – No. 44 Mr T Ivaniec and No. 66 Mrs M Connell

JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP: we are hoping to re-establish a J & P Group in the parish and will hold an initial meeting on Sunday 26th September at 3.00 pm – all welcome. If you interested but would prefer a midweek evening meeting, please register your interest with the parish office.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to act as guides for the OPEN HOUSE at Ealing Abbey on Sunday 19th September from 1.00-5.00pm. Briefing notes will be provided. Please contact the parish office if you can help.

LIFTS WANTED: membership of the Tuesday afternoon Over 60s Club is increasing and the organisers need volunteers to give lifts to those wanting to come. The club has a break over the summer and will resume in September. If you could spare time on a Tuesday afternoon to give lifts, your help would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact the parish office during the summer so that a rota can be drawn up ready for September.

RECYCLING ROSARIES FOR THE MISSIONS: the Benedictine sisters of St. Cecilia’s Abbey have a rosary workshop and can turn old rosaries, even pieces of broken ones, into new rosaries for the missions. If you have anything they might be able to use pleasse send to: Mother Mary Charles OSB, St. Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LH.

PARISH OUTING TO CHISWICK HOUSE THURSDAY 23rd  SEPTEMBER

1-7 pm, led by Fr. Robin. Chiswick House is a “hidden gem” of the London area, a Palladian villa with fine decorations and recently restored landscape garden by William Kent. Total cost of the outing with coach fare, entry to the house & guided tour will be c.£15. (English Heritage members can save the £5 entry charge – remember to bring your card). Limited numbers, so please book asap through the parish office with £10 deposit.

MALTA DAY UK, Saturday 11th September at Westminster Cathedral : Mass at 2.30 pm followed by street procession, traditional  Maltese fair in the cathedral hall from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm – for details telephone 7292 4800 or 7272 9000

CONFIRMATION 2011

The policy of the Westminster Diocese is to offer teenagers the Sacrament of Confirmation at the earliest in Year 9 of secondary school, though years 10 & 11 are possible.  After considerable deliberations the decision has been taken that here at St Benedict's Parish that preparation for and celebration of the sacrament will take place in Year 9. This changeover will be transitional over the next 2/3 years when Year 10 candidates will have priority with a limited number of extra places being made available for the younger age group on a first come first served basis.

Registration for Year 10 will take place on Sunday 12th September after the 9.00 am and 7.00 pm Masses and registration for Year 9 after the 9.00am and 7.00pm Masses on  Sunday 19th September. Registration forms are available in the bookshop porch

LIFTS WANTED: membership of the Tuesday afternoon Over 60s Club is increasing and the organisers need volunteers to give lifts to those wanting to come. The club has a break over the summer and will resume in September. If you could spare time on a Tuesday afternoon to give lifts, your help would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact the parish office during the summer so that a rota can be drawn up ready for September.

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, TWICKENHAM offers a two-year course for its foundation degree in Healthcare Chaplaincy (open to laypeople who may wish to be hospital chaplains). For information email chants@smuc.ac.uk or tel. 020 8249 4198.

RETURNING TO THE CHURCH? Our Landings group may provide you with the welcome you need. Call 07717 224072 for further information.

BLESSED SACRAMENT GUILD prays in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 7-8 pm on Wednesday evenings. You are very welcome to join them.

SPECIAL NEEDS families and friends are invited to the Benet Bar for a social evening on Tuesday 27th July 7 to 9 pm. Next meeting 28th September (not in August).

OVER 60S’ CLUB takes place on Tuesday afternoon from 1.30 pm – enjoy conversation, light tea and bingo for 40p – all welcome.

ALTAR SERVERS: the next rotas for servers at the 6.00 pm Saturday Mass and the 7.00 pm Sunday Mass are available in the sacristy. Please collect one and make a note of your dates. Servers at the 12 noon Mass please see Eugene.

TAIZÉ GROUP meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 8.15 pm in the New Chapel – everybody is welcome to share an hour of praise and meditative singing in many languages: no special knowledge required. As well as singers instrumentalists would be welcome to accompany simple and short songs.

RETURNING TO THE CHURCH? Our Landings group may provide you with the welcome you need. Call 07717 224072 for further information.

BLESSED SACRAMENT GUILD prays in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 7-8 pm on Wednesday evenings. You are very welcome to join them.

PRO-LIFE VIGIL every Saturday morning 10 am - 12 noon in front of the Marie Stopes Clinic, 87 Mattock Lane. Please come and join us in praying the Rosary.

CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events. All members receive a monthly bulletin, called Catholic Networking. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website

www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk

LIFE, the charity safeguarding human life at all stages, seeks volunteers to train as counsellors or people already with appropriate skills. LIFE also asks for donations of baby items, toiletries etc. (and can collect these). Tel. the London co-ordinator Agnes Rees on 9751 557 8598 or email: agnesrees@lifecharity.org.uk