Sacred Heart, TeddingtonParish NewsletterSacred Heart, TeddingtonParish Newsletter

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY

Listen to the Migrants’ CriesWe pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.

MARRIAGE IN THE CHURCH OF ROME

Please remember that you must give at least six months’ notice for marriage here in the UK, and longer for marriage outside the UK. For more information, please see Fr Reg.

BAPTISM IN THE CHURCH OF ROME

If you will have, or already have a child for Baptism, please contact Fr Reg ASAP to register on the next Baptismal programme. It is best to do this before baby comes along!

NEW TO THE PARISH?

Please make yourself known to Fr Reg and make sure you’re registered here in the parish!

SAFEGUARDING CONTACT

Catherine Elvidge is our parish’s safeguarding representative. She can be reached by email: teddingtonsg@safeguardrcdow.org.uk, or the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator can be contacted on 020 7798 9350.

CAN YOU HELP?

The Parish is in need of more volunteer counters to count the money donated in the offertory collection. It is a very quick job and takes just 10-15 minutes after 11.15 Mass on Sunday. With a reasonable number of volunteers, you’ll only be asked to help every few weeks. If you are able to help, please email Pauline in the Parish office on teddington@rcdow.org.uk.

2ND FEBRUARY 2020 PRESENTATION OF THE LORD PSALTER WEEK IV

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYOn Sunday 9th February, 11.15am Mass will be celebrated in honour of the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

On Tuesday 11th February at 11.15 Mass, we will have the Rites of Anointing. Please note that anointing is open to all.

RETROUVAILLE – a lifeline for marriagesIs your marriage stressed, unloving, cold? Do you want to improve your communication? Have you separated, divorced, or are thinking of doing so? Do you want to try again? The Retrouvaille programme may be just what you need. See www.retrouvaille.org.uk for details. Next programme: 28th, 29th Feb and 1st March. For more information phone or text 07887296983 or 07973380443. Complete confidentiality assured.

ALL SAINTS, KINGSTON (ASK) - TOPICAL LUNCHESThursday 20 February, 1pm-1.45pmUnited Reformed Church, Eden Street, KingstonThe Council Leader‘s end of year report. Askyour questions – have your say. With Cllr Liz Green, Royal Borough of Kingston Leader.

CAFOD INFORMATION AFTERNOON Wednesday 12nd February 2.30-4pmCAFOD Volunteer Centre, Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Oakwood, N14 4HEA supporter’s information afternoon with a guest speaker, Christine Allen, Director, who has first- hand experience of our work overseas. Booking required: 0208 449 6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk.

Next week’s Mass Intentions

Monday 3rd February 9.30am Gregg Leddy (RIP)

Tuesday 4th February 9.30am Mrs. Jean Long (Int.)

Wednesday 5th February 9.30am Mary Coll (RIP)

Thursday 6th February 9.30am Prayer Int. HH Pope Francis

Friday 7th February 9.30am Prayer Int. Sick of the Parish

Saturday 8th February 6.30pm People of the Parish

Sunday 9th February 9.30am Andy Lennon (RIP)

11.15am John and Vera Metcalf (RIP)

Parish Responsibilities

3rd – 9th February Saturday6:30pm

Sunday 9:30am

Sunday 11:15am

Duty Parishioner Jenny Estella Weston Anne Hewitt

Readers Megan and Edward Courquin

Tom HumphreyPaulette Rogers

Olivia RichardsonRichard Mullet

Ministers of Holy Communion Jenny and Stephane Claudio and Nuno Costa-Ferreira

Anne AntoniadesSuu Wynn

Jonathan LeeCounters As agreed with Pauline

Cleaners Pat and Christine

Flowers Emma

Mass Times:

Saturday Vigil: 6.30pmSunday: 9.30am and 11.15am

Weekdays: 9.30am

Reconciliation: Saturday 6pm (and by appointment)

Weekday Mass also: 6.45pm Sons of Divine Providence, Lower Teddington Rd

ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONYSaturday 30th May 2020, 3pmWestminster CathedralThe Cardinal will be inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2020.  If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish clergy the following details; husband and wife's name, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email).

GOOD BOOKS AT THE LONDON JESUIT CENTRE: Wednesday 12th FebruaryAustein Ivereigh will discuss his latest book 'Wounded Shepherd: Pope Francis's Struggle to Convert the Catholic Church'.  Starts 7pm. See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/good-books-at-the-london-jesuit-centre-austen-ivereigh-tickets-87163046017?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for tickets.

PARISH PRIEST: FR. REG DUNKLING262 Kingston Road, Teddington, TW11 9JQ

Phone: 020 8977 2986Email: teddington@rcdow.org.uk

www.sacredheartteddington.wordpress.comDiocese of Westminster: registered charity number:

233699

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

(9th February, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Isa 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5;  Matt 5:13-16