Week 34 of Ordinary Time | 26 November – 2 December 2023 |
Sunday Readings : Year A : for the Divine Office | Psalter: II |
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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! |   |
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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. |   |
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NO SUNDAY SHOOL: Children's Area with books and activities can be found in the south aisle. |   |
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PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety we appreciate the wearing of a mask in church unless you are exempt. |   |
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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 |   |
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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 |   |
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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 |   |
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Parish WhatsApp Group: If you would like to join the group, please |   |
WhatsApp Fr Philip on 07929 750054 |   |
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THIS WEEK : |
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Monday 27 November | No Mass |
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Tuesday 28 November | No Mass |
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Wednesday 29 November | No Mass |
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Thursday 30 November | 10 am Mass at All Saints |
S ANDREW, APOSTLE | 7 pm Gospel Carol Service at All Saints |
 
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Friday 01 December | 10 am Mass at All Saints |
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Saturday 02 December | 10 am Mass at All Saints |
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SUNDAY 03 December | 9.30 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 |
 
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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. |   |
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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. |   |
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TODAY – ADVENT CALENDARS will be blessed and distributed at the masses. |   |
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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. |   |
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Thursday 30 November – GOSPEL CAROL SERVICE at All Saints at 7 pm by |   |
the London International Gospel Choir. Free entry! |   |
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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. |   |
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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. |   |
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Sunday 03 December – The ministry of HEALING will take place after the 11 am Mass. |   |
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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 |   |
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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. |   |
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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. |   |
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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. |   |
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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! |   |
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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. |   |
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Please also speak to Ross or Fr Philip if you are interested in baptism or confirmation |   |
for you or someone you know. |   |
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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. |   |
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BIBLE STUDY by Fr Philip at the Pepperpot Club (1A Thorpe Close, |   |
W10 5XL) every Thursday at 2 pm. Everyone welcome. |   |
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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: |   |
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Account Name: PCC of All Saints with St Columb Notting Hill |   |
Account Number: 90115932; Sort Code: 40-11-58 |   |
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Alternatively please bring items and leave them in the basket at back of church |   |
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The next All Saints Foodbank will be Friday Friday 22 December (10-11am). |   |
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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. |   |
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Current Rules on Social Distancing |   |
Introduction: Please follow the guidance of the stewards when you come |   |
for Mass or private prayer. |   |
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1. On arrival in church, you must sanitise your hands (please note there |   |
is no holy water). |   |
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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 |   |
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3. Once Mass or private prayer is finished, you are encouraged to leave church promptly |   |
following the one-way system |   |
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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 |   |
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5. There is a collection basket at the back of church for your offering |   |
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FUTURE DATES. |   |
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ELECTROL ROLL : Is your name entered on our Roll of members with your contact details ? |   |
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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. |   |
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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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