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Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
The Archbishop will be inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th+ wedding anniversary of catholic marriage in 2012.
If you qualify, please send the following details to Elizabeth Arnot at Clergy House: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email).
Calling all Professional Actors
Ten Ten Theatre, the catholic theatre company, is looking for more professional actors to join their company. If you are an actor/actress and interested in learning more about the company, please visit www.tententheatre.co.uk
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The Passage Appeal
Last week’s appeal raised the excellent sum of £3,282. Thank you for your tremendous support.
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CAFOD Mass
The CAFOD Mass raised a very generous sum of £3,673. Again, many thanks for your marvellous support.
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Economia - A Play in Three Acts
On Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th February, at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral Hall, Fentiman brings you their latest production : a play in three acts by Sharon Jennings entitled Encomia. It shows two ruthless women – the mother of Edward the Confessor and his wife – employing all sorts of twenty-first century tricks as they dictate their memoirs to the same hapless Flemish monk. Tickets are £10, available on the door, with half-price concessions.
CAFOD Job Opportunity
CAFOD is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Officer with strong IT and administration skills. Applicants should have excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience of working with volunteers desirable. For further information please log onto www.cafod.org.uk/jobs closing date 12 February.
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Dublin Eucharistic Congress 10 - 17 June
Archbishop Vincent Nichols will be leading a pilgrimage from Westminster diocese to the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin from the Wednesday, 13 June, until the Sunday, 17 June, flying back on Monday, 18 June.
Sixty places have been booked on this pilgrimage. As well as the daily celebration of Mass there will be talks each day by internationally known speakers, and a great variety of workshops on themes connected with the Eucharist.
To apply for a place please contact Gerald Daly at gerarddaly@rcdow.org.uk or 020 7798 9173. If you wish to make your arrangements independently and join the delegation as and when you can, you can book through the Conference website www.iec2012.ie for a single, three day period or the whole week.
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Catholicism
A DVD-based course for young adults (18-30s) who want to deepen their faith will run on 10 consecutive Sunday evenings from 29 January to 1 April, 7-9pm in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace next to the Cathedral.
See www.wordonfire.org for a taste of the course. Places are limited so it is essential to book a place. Contact Fr Richard at richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk.
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Catholic Women of the Year 2012
Nominations are invited for the 2012 Catholic Women of the Year. The idea is to honour the ’unsung heroines’ who take on responsibilities and carry out service to others in steadfast and perhaps unobtrusive ways.
The nomination can simply be a letter from a friend, colleague, parish priest or even a family member setting out the facts in a brief way. Letters can be typed or handwritten, no more than two pages in length, and should be sent to Mrs Janette Woodford, 22 Milton Rd, Ware, Herts, SG12 0PZ or emailed to mijamajoje@ntlworld.com by 30 April 2012.
The Catholic Women of the Year Luncheon will be held on Monday, 8 October at the Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch.
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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.
February 15: The changing face of Britain (please note the change in date of this event)
March 21: Dialogue in the teachings of the Catholic Church
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.
Young Friends' Event
Lectio divina: a Training Session. Dom David Foster from Downside Abbey will lead this training session on Saturday, 10 March in the Hinsley Room from 1-6pm. Price £10 to include lunch. All are welcome. To reserve a place or to find out more please email the Young Friends of Westminster Cathedral on young.friends@mail.com
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CDs and DVDs wanted
The first SVP sale of 2012 will take place on Sunday, 19 February from 9.30am to 1.30pm and we are appealing for good quality CDs and DVDs as our stock of these is running low. However, we don’t need any more books at present.
Donations of discs can be left at Clergy House or contact either John Mole (07796-173343) or Robert Crane (0207-821-6916 or 01243-527308) to arrange collection.
The Calix Society
The Society meets in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace, SW1 on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm. The Society was founded in 1947 by recovering alcoholics who saw their Catholic faith as a path to serenity without alcohol. Visitors from all 12 step programmes are most welcome.
For further information contact calixinlondon@btinternet.com or 07762 570361.
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Flame Congress 2012
If you are young person or a young adult, you may be interested in coming along to the Flame Congress, 24 March 2012. Many thousands of young Catholics are expected to attend. There will be local and international speakers to help us grow in the faith, as well as music and an atmosphere of joy and participation.
See: http://cymfed.org/congress/flame/2012/ for more details. If you are interested in attending please speak to your parish priest.
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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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