Weekly News Sheet

Week 34 of Ordinary Time26 November – 2 December 2023
Sunday Readings : Year A : for the Divine OfficePsalter: II
  
Thank you to everyone who helped at and attended the CHRISTMAS FAIR. 
It was a great fundraising effort! You can still buy raffle tickets  
after the 11 am Mass, but please be quick! 
  
MOTHER'S UNION are always looking for new members! Among other  
things, this global Christian organisation strengthens communities around the  
world, helps the disadvantaged at home, and advocates for the rights of all  
families. At a local level, its contribution to the life of our parishes is  
immeasurable. So being a member will enhance your own ministry and enhance  
your access to a worldwide fellowship of millions. If you are interested, please  
speak to Sharon Fergus or any of the other current members. 
  
NO SUNDAY SHOOL: Children's Area with books and activities can be found in the south aisle. 
  
PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety we appreciate the wearing of a mask in church unless you are exempt. 
  
Automatic hand-gel dispensers are installed at the entrance to All  
Saints for added safety. Simply place your hands under them when you  
enter, no need to touch 
  
If you have an email address and are not receiving our updates, PLEASE 
give it to Ross or Fr Philip so that you can be kept in contact with what is  
going on. If you or family members are able please visit our website for  
prayer resources and also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Just 
search for All Saints Notting Hill. This way we can all keep in touch 
Please share news with others and have them get in touch 
  
If you wish to make a donation towards the continued mission of the church  
by standing order or bank transfer, please contact Fr Philip or Ross. 
You can also donate £5 to the work of All Saints Notting Hill by texting  
ASNH to 70085 (£5 donation plus one standard message rate). The money 
will be then transferred directly to the All Saints bank account 
  
Parish WhatsApp Group: If you would like to join the group, please  
WhatsApp Fr Philip on 07929 750054 
  
 
 
THIS WEEK :
  
Monday 27 NovemberNo Mass
  
 
 
Tuesday 28 NovemberNo Mass
  
 
 
Wednesday 29 NovemberNo Mass
  
 
 
Thursday 30 November10 am Mass at All Saints
S ANDREW, APOSTLE7 pm Gospel Carol Service at All Saints
 
 
Friday 01 December10 am Mass at All Saints
  
 
 
Saturday 02 December 10 am Mass at All Saints
   
 
 
SUNDAY 03 December9.30 am Mass at S Michael's
ADVENT SUNDAY 10.30 am Morning Prayer at All Saints
 11 am Mass, Procession & Benediction at All Saints
 11.30 am Tagalog Mass at S Michael's
 
 
TODAY – During the 11 am Mass, we celebrate the ministry of our Lay Reader, Gladvin Allen, 
who renewed his promises at S Paul's cathedral last Wednesday. 
  
TODAY – We continue our traditional LIGHT UP A LIFE ceremony at  
the 11 am mass which will include Procession of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction 
when candles shall be lit in memory of the departed.  
  
TODAY – ADVENT CALENDARS will be blessed and distributed at the masses. 
  
Wednesday 29 November – Fr John will be inducted as Vicar of S Michael and All Angels  
Brighton at 7.30 pm on. We will leave All Saints at 4 pm and travel by bus, then train from  
Victoria to Brighton. Or you can make your own way to Brighton. Church address:  
8A Powis Rd, Brighton BN1 3HJ.  
  
Thursday 30 November – GOSPEL CAROL SERVICE at All Saints at 7 pm by  
the London International Gospel Choir. Free entry! 
  
Saturday 02 December – ADVENT CAROL SERVICE at St Paul's Cathedral at 5.30 pm.  
Young people are also invited to take part in the candle-lit procession. Please speak to or contact 
Ross as soon as possible if you are interested as he needs to know how many are coming. 
  
Saturday 02 December – All Saints will host the next concert by the  
PORTOBELLO ORCHESTRA at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £10 at the door (under 16s free).  
Programme includes Brahms, Rossini & Holst. 
  
Sunday 03 December – The ministry of HEALING will take place after the 11 am Mass. 
  
Fr Philip is again taking part in the Players of S Peter's MEDIEVAL MYSTERY PLAYS 
which tell the birth of Jesus at S Saviour's Chalk Farm (27 or 31 Buses or Chalk Farm Tube)  
at the following times: 
    Thursday 07 December & Friday 08 December at 7.30 pm 
    Saturday 09 December at 3 pm & 6.30 pm 
Tickets: £10 on the door or online at posp.org.uk/book 
  
Thursday 07 December – MOTHER'S UNION PRAYER HOUR (Via Zoom).  
Fr Philip will talk about the first Christmas Crib. 
Saturday 09 December – ADVENT QUIET DAY at St James Garlickhythe run by the 
Prayer Book Society (10am-4pm). Led by Bishop Michael Langrish on the theme of the Holy Land. 
  
Wednesday 13 December – Churches Together in Notting Hill will hold  
its next PRAYER LUNCH at the S Sava's, the Serbian Orthodox 
Church, 89 Lancaster Road, W11 1QQ (12.30 – 1.30 pm). All welcome.  
Hot drinks will be served, but please bring your own packed lunch. 
  
Saturday 16 December – All Saints hosts CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT  
featuring newly-formed parent-and-child choir Sing from the Sling  
at 5 pm. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets £12 (£4 for children) 
in aid of Save the Children/Children's Emergency Fund.  
  
Sunday 17 December – All Saints hosts CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at 6 pm, 
traditional Christmas carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Not to be missed! 
  
Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 December – All Saints will host COME LET US ADORE HIM,  
an exhibition of Christmas Cribs from around the world (10am – 1 pm daily)  
to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the installation of the First Christmas Crib  
at Assisi by S Francis. 
  
Please also speak to Ross or Fr Philip if you are interested in baptism or confirmation 
for you or someone you know. 
  
BIBLE ALIVE – This lovely magazine details the readings at Mass and  
offers prayers and reflections. It comes out on average each month. If you  
would like a copy at £3 or to know more, please speak to Sharon Fergus. 
  
BIBLE STUDY by Fr Philip at the Pepperpot Club (1A Thorpe Close,  
W10 5XL) every Thursday at 2 pm. Everyone welcome. 
  
90 people used the FOODBANK at All Saints last Friday.  
If you wish to donate to the Foodbank the bank details are as follows.  
The account is used for no other purpose: 
  
Account Name: PCC of All Saints with St Columb Notting Hill 
Account Number: 90115932; Sort Code: 40-11-58 
  
Alternatively please bring items and leave them in the basket at back of church 
  
The next All Saints Foodbank will be Friday Friday 22 December (10-11am). 
  
The Foodbank run by WAND UK at S Michael's  
continues to serve on every Tuesday from 11.00 am to 3 pm.  
and feeds around 200 families a week. 
  
Current Rules on Social Distancing 
Introduction: Please follow the guidance of the stewards when you come 
for Mass or private prayer.  
  
1. On arrival in church, you must sanitise your hands (please note there  
is no holy water). 
  
2. Please sit only in spaces marked with a green dot, those in household  
bubbles may sit together in a pew but that means no one else can sit in that pew 
  
3. Once Mass or private prayer is finished, you are encouraged to leave church promptly  
following the one-way system 
  
4. If you wish to light a candle, please light one already in a stand using  
a candle already lit, this prevents the spread of germs 
  
5. There is a collection basket at the back of church for your offering 
  
 
 
FUTURE DATES. 
  
ELECTROL ROLL : Is your name entered on our Roll of members with your contact details ? 
  
  
  
If you would like some Bible Notes on the regular weekday readings please speak to Sharon Fergus.  
They can be ordered on a monthly basis. 
  
If anyone has a small amount of time to undertake light gardening  
for a local cancer sufferer, please speak to Gladvin Allen. 
  

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