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Martin Baker: Grand Organ Festival 2012
The second recital in Westminster Cathedral’s annual Grand Organ Festival takes place on Wednesday, 23 May at 7.30pm, given by the Cathedral's Master of Music, Martin Baker, who will be playing works by JS Bach, Widor, and Olivier Latry's Salve Regina, featuring the choristers of Westminster Cathedral Choir.
Admission is FREE (donations welcome). Please do come along for this spectacular recital.
Westminster Cathedral’s annual Grand Organ Festival runs from April to December this year, with a dazzling line-up of eight recitals on Wednesday evenings.
For more information, please contact the Music Administrator on 020 7798 9057 or email music@westminstercathedral.org.uk
For a full programme and all dates see www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/music
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Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Archbishop Vincent Nichols invites you to join him on the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, 7-15 November 2012. During the pilgrimage you will stay in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee and show your support for the local Christian communities.
The cost is £1,480 per person for two sharing a room. Places are limited so ask for a booking form asap. Booking forms can be obtained directly from Gerald Daly at geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk telephone 020 7798 9173.
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Pilgrimages
Canon Tuckwell will lead the following pilgrimages during 2012:
DRESDEN
Travelling to Dresden, Leipzig and Erfurt from 10-17 July, cost £898.
JORDAN
Visiting Amman, Jerash and Petra from
11-16 June, cost £998.
For further information on these please contact Pax Travel on 020 7485 3003 or email info@paxtravel.co.uk
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NIGHT OF WITNESS
A special event for young people organised to support ‘Aid to the Church in Need’ in their work for persecuted Christians around the world, on Thursday, 17 May.
The evening will begin at 5.30pm with Mass in Westminster Cathedral followed by a meeting on the piazza with Archbishop Nichols. Catholic band ‘Ooberfuse’ will perform together with the Eliot Smith Dance Company and various other artists. All are welcome. For further information please see www.acnuk.org/vigil
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THE PASSAGE DINNER
The Rotary Club of Westminster West is hosting a dinner in aid of The Passage Day Centre and Night Shelter on Thursday, 31 May at 7 for 7.30pm at The Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1.
The principal guest and speaker is Archbishop Vincent Nichols and dress is black tie. Tickets costing £70 can be purchased from 020 7592 1856 or tickets@passage.org.uk
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ANNUAL WINE-TASTING WITH DINNER
A tutored wine tasting followed by a three course dinner will take place at the Parish Centre, St Mary Moorfield’s Church, 4.5 Eldon Street, London EC2 on Thursday, 31 May at 7.30pm to raise funds for the Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Ticket £30 from Fr Michael Dunne, Our Lady and St Catherine of Siena, 177 Bow Road, Bow E3 2SG. Please check availability first by calling 020 8980 3961. Cheques payable to WRCDT Pilgrimage.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Volunteers are required for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) sessions at the Sunday 9am Mass at Westminster Cathedral.
The role involves making a commitment to the rota, usually once or twice a month, setting up chairs in the Crypt, preparing yourself for the session with handouts supplied to you, amongst other duties. Helpers must be committed, outgoing and comfortable in the company of groups of 6 to 40 children.
If you are interested please join us at any session of the CLW and speak to Chi, Elke or Simon after Mass if you feel you would like to be part of the team. All applicants will undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check which will be arranged by the Cathedral.
COUNTER-TENOR/TENOR LAY CLERK
Vacancies have arisen for a counter-tenor and a tenor lay clerk to sing in Westminster Cathedral Choir. The Choir has an international reputation and in addition to its liturgical duties in the Cathedral it gives concerts both at home and abroad, and is well known for its recordings and broadcasts. The ideal start date is 1 September 2012, although this can be negotiated if necessary.
For an application form and further information please contact Madeline Smith, Music Administrator, Westminster Cathedral, 42 Francis Street, London SW1P `1QW, telephone 020 7798 9057 or email madelinesmith@westminstercathedral.org.uk
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ARCHBISHOP’S THANKSGIVING MASS FOR MATRIMONY
This is being held in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 26 May at 3pm for couples in the diocese celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ wedding anniversaries this year.
Admission by invitation only. To apply please email cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or telephone Catherine on 020 7931 6064 with your names, full postal address, wedding date, and email or telephone number.
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Meeting God in Friend and Stranger
A series of discussions based on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales’s document, held on the third Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace.
April 18: Prayer and Worship
May 16: Inter-religious marriage
June 13: At the local level
It would be helpful if you could read the relevant chapter in advance of the meting. The document costs £5.95. For further information contact John Woodhouse on 07908 888586.
Annual Westminster Pilgrimage to Lourdes
This will take place from 22-28 July and be lead by Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
For further information please contact Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or email info@tangney-tours.com or Gerald Daly on 020 7787 9173 or email geralddaly@rcdow.org.uk
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American Friends
American taxpayers can receive a US income tax deduction for their contributions to support the work and heritage of the Cathedral by directing their contributions to American Friends of Westminster Cathedral, Inc., a non profit 501(c)(3) Organization (EIN # 13-2983174).
They will also enjoy special events and receive newsletters about Cathedral activities. Donations may be made through bequests and charitable trusts.
Contact Ms. Una Chang, President, American Friends of Westminster Cathedral, Inc., P.O. Box 92, New York, New York 10185-0092, e-mail UChang1@aol.com
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Joshua Group
Are you aged 18+? Would you like to be involved in outreach work during the 2012 Olympic Games?
The Joshua Camp will be hosting and training hundreds of Catholics from around the world to serve at the Games.
If you would like to serve or perhaps even participate in a leadership role please contact Sr. Emma Nolan of the Youth Support Team: sremmanolan@rcdow.org.uk or 020 7798 9360. For more information on the event, see www.thejoshuacamp.com
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