CATHOLIC PARISHES OF BOREHAMWOOD

ST TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS & SS JOHN FISHER AND THOMAS MORE
NEWSLETTER FOR SUNDAY 10TH JANUARY 2010
SOLEMNITY OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD - YEAR C

PARISH TEAM

Parish Priest: Father Michael Daley – St Teresa’s Presbytery, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood,
Herts., WD6 1TG Tel: 0208 953 1294. E-mail: borehamwood@rcdow.org.uk

Catechetical Coordinator: Sister Margaret Jones RSM – 28 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood,

Herts, WD6 4LA. Tel: 0208 953 0715

Pastoral Coordinator: Sister Mary Meaney RSM – 28 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6
4LA Tel: 0208 953 0715

Joint Parishes Secretary: Mrs Sue Partington – available 10am - 2pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri (Not
Weds) at the Parish Office based at St Teresa’s Presbytery, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood,
Herts, WD6 1TG. Tel: 0208 953 1294. E-mail: suepartington@rcdow.org.uk

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE

ST TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS, SHENLEY ROAD

Sunday Mass: Saturday (Vigil Mass) 6pm; Sunday 10am, (Tea and coffee in St Teresa’s Parish
Centre after this Mass – all are welcome)
Weekday Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - Mass at 9.15am. (There is no Mass on a Wednesday or
Saturday morning, except 1st Saturday of each month at SS John Fisher and Thomas More Church –
see below – Please note that Weekday Mass times are subject to change)
Services of Word and Holy Communion: When Fr Michael or a supply priest is unavailable to
celebrate Mass, Sr Margaret or Sr Mary will conduct a Service of Word and Holy Communion.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 11am to 11.30am & 5pm to 5.40pm or by appointment
Private Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Saturday of each month at SS John Fisher &
Thomas More Church between 10 am and 11 am
Rosary Group: Normally every Friday 7.15pm at St Teresa’s Church, Shenley Road.

SAINTS JOHN FISHER & THOMAS MORE, ROSSINGTON AVENUE

Sunday Mass: 8.30am & 12 Noon

First Saturday of every month: Mass at 9.30am followed by private prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament till 11am. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place between 10 and 10.30am

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS from Saturday Sat 9 Jan to Sat 16 Jan 2010

Sat 9 Jan 6 pm (Vigil) (St T) Joyce Gilliland (sick)

Sun 10 Jan 8.30 am (SS JFTM) – George Ferguson (sick)
10 am (St T) – Michael O’Sullivan RIP
12 noon (SS JFTM) – Teresa Harrington
Mon 11 Jan 9.15 am Feria – John Lynch RIP
Tues 12 Jan 9.15 am Feria – Service of Word and Holy Communion (Sisters)
Weds 13 Jan No Mass
Thurs 14 Jan 9.15 am Feria – Sean Lowe RIP
Fri 15 Jan 9.15 am Feria – Stuart Rochelle RIP
Sat 16 Jan 6 pm (Vigil) Julia Philpot RIP (anniv)

FINANCES – WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

St Teresa (3 Jan) - Planned Giving - £ 718.60; Loose £ 225.30- Total £ 943.90

SS J Fisher & T More (3 Jan) – Planned Giving – £ 260.10; Loose £ 174.90- Total £ 435.00

Thank you for your continued support. Please maintain or consider increasing your level of
giving. There is much to be done.
 PARISH INFORMATION

BAPTISM – if you wish to have your child baptised, please collect one of the yellow forms which are available at
the back of both churches. Complete the form and return to Fr Michael at St Teresa’s. He will then contact you to
arrange an appointment for you to come and see him.

MARRIAGE – Please note that if you are planning on getting married, the Catholic Church requires six months
notice so that the necessary paperwork, discernment and marriage preparation course can take place. In the first
instance you should contact Fr Michael who will arrange to see you.

MASS INTENTIONS – If you wish to have a Mass offered, please write the intention clearly and include it in an
envelope with your offering. If the intention is for a person who is deceased, then please include whether it is for
an anniversary or a recent death. If the Mass is for a person who is living, or any other intention, then please
make this clear to avoid any confusion – many thanks.

SWINE FLU PRECAUTIONS – Going on recent Government guidelines and instructions from the Diocese, it has
been decided that Swine Flu precautions can now be relaxed. Holy Water has been returned to the stoops and
the sign of peace can be given in the normal manner

ST TERESA’S PARISH CENTRE – Based at St Teresa’s, Shenley Road, is available for hire. If you wish to
make use of this facility, enquire about rates or have any other enquiries, please contact Mrs Sue Partington,
Joint Parishes Secretary on 0208 953 1294 between 10 am - 2 pm (not Wednesday)

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – There are still quite a few unclaimed Christmas Raffle prizes. To collect your prize
please contact Fr Michael after the Sunday Masses or speak to Sue Partington, Joint Parishes Secretary on
0208 953 1294.

PRAYER AND PETITIONS BOARD – A board for written prayers and petitions is now in place at the back of St
Teresa’s Church adjacent to the image of Divine Mercy and the Book of Remembrance. If you leave your
petitions on the board, we can pray for each other and Fr Michael will remember the intentions of all those who
have left petitions during the celebration of Mass.

HOME START BOREHAMWOOD & DISTRICT – is a charity that supports families with at least one child under
the age of 5. They are currently taking places for their next Volunteers Preparation Course. If you have parenting
experience, can commit to 2 hours per week to visit a family and are interested in finding out more, telephone
020 8953 5082 or Email: Eileen@home-startbw.org.uk. Website: www.home-startbw.org.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

JOHN LYNCH RIP - The family of the late John Lynch (formerly of Borehamwood) wish to make it known to all
who knew him that he tragically and suddenly died in South Africa on the 11th December 2009 as a result of a
heart attack. Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at 9.15 am on Monday 11th January at St Teresa’s
Church.

THE PASSAGE – Mr Andrew Hollingsworth from ‘The Passage’ will be giving an appeal at all the Masses next
weekend, the 9th and 10th of January. The Passage is London's largest voluntary sector day centre for homeless
people helping more than 200 homeless and vulnerable men and women each day.

READERS – an evening with Miss Tish Nicoll, a teacher of vocal communications has been arranged for the
readers from both our parishes which will take place on Thursday 11th February from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at St
Teresa’s Church. It is expected will take part in what will be an instructive and enjoyable session. Please
confirm your attendance or apologies by e mailing the Parish Secretary Sue Partington at
suepartington@rcdow.org.uk or by calling her directly on 0208 953 1294 between 10am and 2pm.

CATECHETICS

R.C.I.A. – Next session Monday 11th January 8pm at SS John Fisher & Thomas More

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN - Thursday 14th January 6.15pm at St Teresa’s
School.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION SESSION FOR CATECHISTS - Thursday 21st January - 7.30pm St
Teresa’s Parish Centre
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION FOR OLDER CHILDREN – Monday 18th January 5pm SS John
Fisher & Thomas More

SPECIAL MORNING FOR ALL CATECHISTS - Saturday 30 January - 10.00am - 1.00pm.This will be led by
Mary Crowley from the Diocesan Department for Catechesis. This morning is for all who help with Catechesis in
our Parish - First Holy Communion, Confirmation and with Liturgy of the Word for Children.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY CATECHISTS AND HELPERS - Special session on Confirmation Project– Tuesday 19th
January 6.30pm St Teresa’s Parish centre
CHILDREN’S LITURGY CATECHISTS AND HELPERS - Re-scheduled meeting - Wed 27th January -7.30pm
- SS. John Fisher & Thomas More