There are two parishes in the Kilburn

Area which are cared for by the

members of the Oblates of Mary

Immaculate, (OMI) a congregation

founded in France in 1816 by St Eugene

de Mazenod (1782-1861).

They now form one Centre of Mission.

MASS TIMES

Sunday 9.00am

11.00am,

12.30pm

7.00pm.

Weekday

Monday 10.00am, 12.15pm,

Tuesday 10.00am, 12.15pm,

Wednesday 10.00am, 12.15pm,

Thursday 10.00am, 12.15pm,

Friday 10.00am, 12.15pm,

Saturday 10.00am, 12noon,

Vigil 6.00pm

CONFESSIONS Saturday 10.30am—12.30pm

5.00pm— 6.00pm

ADORATION Fridays 1.00pm - 4.00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday 9.30am—5.00pm

Saturday 10.30am—1.00pm

Office Closed on Sundays

REPOSITORY SHOP

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sunday

9.30am—1.30pm

Closed Monday & Tuesday

St Eugene de Mazenod pray for us.

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New Priory, Quex Road, Kilburn London NW6 4PS.

Tel 020 7624 1701 Fax 020 7328 8176

Email: parish@omiquex.org.uk.

Website: www.omiquex.org.uk

Parish Priest: Fr .Michael O’Connor

Assistant Priests: Jacques Ompey OMI yakobomi@yahoo.com

Fr Mike Phelan OMI mike@omiquex.org.uk

Fr.Irvin Morastil OMI irvin41078@gmail.com

Fr. Lylie Fernando OMI fernandolylie@yahoo.com

Music Co-ordinator: Mario Alphonso marioalphonsouk@hotmail.com

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

1. Today’s feast is the presentation of the Lord also known as Candlemas Day. It is

a celebration of Christ as the light to nations. The Easter Candle is a reminder that

light is with us. It is a candle marked with five nails to carry Christ's wounds. It is a

light that has been passed on for 2000 years, at all baptism celebrations, parents

are handed a candle with the words “Keep the light of faith alive in your hearts”

2. Today’s Gospel has the Night Prayer of God’s People in it, said by the old man

Simeon. “At last all powerful Master, you give leave to your servant to go in peace

according to your promise”

Peace of the Lord is a gift. A nurse who worked in Palliative care records the

biggest regret of the dying in her experience:-

1. Not Being true to myself

2. Working too hard

3. Not having expressed my feelings.

4. Losing touch with friends

5. Not having allowed myself to be happier

LOURDES NOVENA

The Lourdes Novena will be from 2nd—11th February. The times are 7pm on

Sundays and 6pm on Saturday which will be included in the Mass. During the week

the times will be 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

WORLD DAY FOR THE SICK—11TH FEBRUARY We invite all those that care for the sick and housebound for a special blessing after every Mass on Sunday 9th February. This includes those that work in hospitals, care and nursing homes, Eucharistic Ministers that bring Communion to the sick and the housebound and all those that care for their loved ones.

Novena To Our Lady of Lourdes O Mary you who appeared to Bernadette in the hollow of the rock, in the cold and shadow of winter, you brought the warmth of a presence, the friendship of a smile, the light and beauty of grace. In the hollow of our often obscure lives, in the hollow of this world where evil is strong, bring hope, give more trust. You who said to Bernadette ‘I am the Immaculate Conception’ come to help us, sinners. Give us the courage of conversion, the humility of penitence and the perseverance of praying for sinners, that we are. We confide to you all whom we carry in our heart and especially the sick and those who have lost hope, you who are ‘Our Lady of Good Help’. You who guided Bernadette to discover the spring, guide us towards Him who is the source of eternal life, He who gave us the Holy Spirit so that we can dare say: Our Father……………………………..Hail Mary……………………………... Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. St Bernadette, pray for us. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

2nd February 2014 The Presentation of The Lord

WEEKLY OFFERING: Thank you for your support for the Parish and the Diocese. 26th January 2014 Weekly Collection ………….....£2542.73 Building Fund………………......£ 905.63

Ordinary Time

READINGS 9th February 2014 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm: 111 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians Gospel: Mathew 5:13-16

GET CONNECTED - THE WEB Helpful for those involved with young people, lifeteen.com This is an excellent website of a Catholic Youth Ministry Organisation. It uses social media networks to evangelise. It has articles on various themes from prayer, self esteem, bulimia, forgiveness to film resources. (Recommended by Fr. Michael)

BAPTISM Sr. Margaret is available every Monday morning to discuss your child's baptism. Welcome into the church through the sacrament of Baptism Klara Kenean Barriago,Elsie May O’Brien, Ciaran Burke-Sanchez, Logan, Logan Patrick Juan Burke-Sanchez

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION The next session will be on Sunday 9th February at 11am in the Hall, followed by a link Mass at 12.30pm, for further information on the First Holy Communion Programme, please speak with Fr. Irvin.

CONFIRMATION The next session will be on Sunday 16th February at 11.15am followed by a link Mass at 12.30pm. For further information regarding the confirmation programme, please speak with Sr.Philomena who is available in the Parish Office on Tuesday mornings.

CRECHE This week will be Team C. For further information please speak with Chris Kolade 07958 741133. OBLATE YOUTH SERVICE PRESENTS—THE SONG OF BERNADETTE To tie in with the Lourdes Novena, the Oblate Youth Service are showing ‘The Song of Bernadette’ on Saturday 8

th February in the Hall at Quex Road. Light refreshments will be served

from 14:45, followed by an introduction talk by Fr. Paschal Dillon, OMI with the film shown afterwards finishing up in time for the 6pm Novena Mass. All monies raised on the day will go towards supporting the OMI Lourdes Pilgrimage.

LENTEN RETREAT 2014 “Come then, and learn what you are in the eyes of God!... You are co-heirs of His eternal Kingdom.” This quote is from the founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, St. Eugene De Mazenod ‘s first Lenten sermon. St. Eugene invited people to learn who they were in the sight of God. You, too, are invited to come and discover more insights from this Madeleine sermon and find new ways to enrich your spiritual life. This retreat will be facilitated by Mary Tyrrell and Kirk Jacob from the Partners in Mission team. It will take place on Sunday, 30

th March from 2pm – 5pm in

the Parish Community Centre. Tea & Coffee will be provided.

150TH CELEBRATION OF THE PARISH Thank you to all those who have given their names to form the committee for the 150th Celebrations of the Oblate Congregation in the Parish. If you have a particular interest in any aspect of the Parish, please feel free to also join the committee. A representative from the Parish Council will be contacting those on the list shortly to arrange the first planning meeting. New members are still welcome.

PETE SEEGER Pete Seeger believed that music could make a difference (The Guardian Wednesday 29th January) “For reminding us where we come from and showing us where we need to go. We will always be grateful to “Pete Seeger” President Obama

LONDON IRISH CENTRE—TRIP TO KERRY The Kerry Emigrant Housing Association in partnership with the London Irish Centre are offering Irish people over the age of 55 the chance to take part in an all expenses paid trip to Kerry from Saturday April 26th—Saturday May 3rd 2014. For further information, please contact Margaret Kiely at the London Irish Centre 0207 916 2222 or email margaretkiely@londonirishcentre.org.uk LIVING PARISH EVENT We are calling for representatives from all the parish groups listed below and any other groups we may have unintentionally missed to come forward and participate in the up-coming Living Parish Event. Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word, Altar Servers, Adult Faith Formation, St Vincent de Paul, Minister of Hospitality, Liturgy Group, Children’s liturgy, Choir, Church Cleaning, Creche, Collectors, Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation, Sacramental Programs, Youth Ministry, Be-reavement Group, Pioneers, Friends of St Eugene, Knight’s of St Columbus For further information please contact Bernie at mccormack451@gmail.com. The next planning meeting will be on Monday 17th February at 7.30pm in the meeting room

020 7624 5517

Manager: Anna Hall available for Birthday parties, Christenings, anni-versaries, weddings, family

celebrations _______________________

Tues: 25 Card School in Lounge Bingo in hall: 6.45 – 7.45pm Salsa: 8-11pm Wed: Pensioners Advisory Ser-vice:10am – 1pm Drama Classes: 4pm – 6pm Sat: Irish Dancing: 10am - 12 _____________________

Sat 1st Feb

Mary O’Rourke ___________________

Fri 7th Feb

Line Dancing from 8.30pm

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Sat 8th Feb Anton & Lyn

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Sun 9th Feb Tralee Sounds 6-9pm

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Music Every Sat night. Late Bar.

Everyone Welcome!