Part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster

Alleluia! Happy Easter to Everyone! May the joy of the Easter Feast fill your hearts and minds, bringing you the fullness of joy! Thanks to all those who helped, in so many different ways, to make our celebration of Holy Week so special and memorable. Congratulations to John who was baptised, Confirmed and received his First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. In addition, Jocelyn, Piers and James were received into Full Communion with the Church, Confirmed and made their First Holy Communion. With every blessing. Father Gerard

Priest Training Fund: Next Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, the day we pray for priests and for vocations to the priesthood. The annual collection for the Priest Training Fund will take place next weekend. This fund pays for the priestly formation of men for the Catholic priesthood. There are currently 49 men studying at Allen Hall seminary, 13 of whom are from our own Diocese. We also have one seminarian in Valladolid and one at the Beda, presently on pastoral placement in Ruislip. There are also two on a propaedeutic year at Redemptoris Mater. Last year 3 deacons were ordained for Westminster Diocese. The Priest Training Fund also supports the ongoing enrichment and formation of our ordained priests. Your generous donation helps ensure we can support these men who are called to be like Christ the Good Shepherd. Donation envelopes are available in the back of the church. Please take one home, read the information, and bring it back next weekend with your donation. Please continue to pray for vocations and for our priests. You can use the QR code to make your donation online or visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations Thank you for your generosity.

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Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Susan Hendriks [email protected]  The Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator can be contacted on 020 7798 9356. Clink on this link for more safeguarding information. Safeguarding - Diocese of Westminster (rcdow.org.uk)

Prayer for Peace in our Troubled world Loving God, we pray for all peoples experiencing war, for all those suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for all the peoples of the world. Amen

How can I support my parish? The Diocese is kindly asking parishioners to move away from giving cash or using Planned Giving Envelopes for the Sunday Collection. We are being encouraged instead to take out a Standing Order. Our account details are: Account Name: WRCDT Highbury Sort Code: 40 05 20   Account Number: 11096230.Please add your surname and first name as a reference to help our bookkeeper. You can also donate at Donate to our Parish – Roman Catholic Parish of Highbury (rcdow.org.uk)

St Joan of Arc Parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster