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 continues  today in the Bulbeck Room at 11.30 am. Fr. Timothy will celebrate the baptisms on Sunday 14th December at 3.00 pm.

THE CARDINAL’S ADVENT LECTURE announced for December 1st has been postponed until February

JUSTICE AND PEACE an advent evening on the spitiruality of Justice and Peace  work 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd November at Our Lady and St Joseph parish centre, Hanwell

FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH: by custom the church is not decorated with flowers during Advent. If you would like flowers placed in the church in memory of a loved one after Christmas please contact the parish office.

300 CLUB: two prizes at £10 each - no. 282, Mr. Tybulewicz  no. 209, Mrs. Van den Berg.

CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE in the parish hall.2.30-4.30pm on Sunday 7th December. All welcome.

PARISH MAGAZINE The Christmas edition of the magazine will be published shortly. Please send articles, reviews, drawings or poems to the parish office by the beginning of December, preferably by email to parishoffice@ealingabbey.org.uk

 ENGAGED COUPLES are invited to register for a pre-marriage preparation course at Ealing. The course in run in January, May and September and consists of four evenings and one full Saturday. For more information please contact the parish office.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CALENDARS will be available in the bookshop porch today and next Sunday.

NOTRE DAME DE VIE PRAYER GROUP will meet in the Maurice Fowler Hall on Friday 5th December at 7.30 pm: the theme ‘Contemplating Mary in this time of Advent’ – for details see the poster on the notice-board in the parish centre

A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: concert to raise money for The Passage, Westminster diocese’s project for homeless people, at the Royal Festival Hall, Tuesday 2nd December at 7.30 pm – Roger Moore hosts an evening of music and entertainment with guest stars – for information telephone 020 7592 1856 or see website www dot anightunderthestars dot co dot uk

PASS IT ON: practical training to help Catholics pass on the good news to others, organised by the Sion Community for Evangelisation at St. Gregory’s, Northampton – Saturday 29th November, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. For details telephone 0161 872 0534 or email admin at sioncommunity dot org dotuk

PARISH MAGAZINE The Christmas edition of the magazine will be published shortly. Please send articles, reviews, drawings or poems to the parish office by the beginning of December, preferably by email to parishoffice@ealingabbey.org.uk

PARISH SOCIAL to celebrate the end of Mission fortnight will be at 3.00 pm on Saturday 29th November, a time which we hope will encourage people of all ages to attend

SPECIAL NEEDS MASS at Westminster Cathedral at 3.00pm on Saturday 29th November followed by a bring and share tea. This spectacular event needs able-bodied volunteers to set up and clear away, so please contact Nigel or Sue on 020 8202 3999 if you can help.

AN UNKNOWN GOD: a retreat open to all on Saturday 29th November, 10.30 am to 4.00 pm at Westminster House, Hendon, led by Anthony Curran and Fr. Dermot Morrin. For further information tel. 020 7798 9150 or email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

ST. JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE at Hendon has openings for those seeking employment: please see noticeboard in the parish centre for details.

BOOK CIRCLE meets on Wednesday 3rd December in the Coffee Lounge to discuss The Road Home by Rose Tremain – all welcome.

WALKING THE LABYRINTH Join us for a meditative walk on the first Saturday of the month around the labyrinth in the grounds of Overton (the Benedictine Study and Arts Centre), 74 Castlebar Road.

Next walk: Saturday 1st November at 11.00 am. All welcome.

ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL is now fully co-educational. The last Open Morning will be on 3rd December. To register, or for more information, please contact the Registrar on 020 8862 2054 (for Junior School and Nursery), 020 8862 2254 (for Senior School and 6th Form) or email enquiries at stbenedicts dot org dot uk

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 that helps single practising Catholics to meet either one to one or through social events. For more information telephone 0161 941 3498 or email info at catholicsingles dot org dot uk  - see also the website www dot catholicsingles dot org dot uk

EALING ABBEY COUNSELLING SERVICE offers a range of non-demoninational counselling services at 1a Montpelier Avenue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday  9 am to 1.30 pm, and on Thursday 9 am to 12 noon. For appointments telephone 8998 3361.