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SS John Fisher and Thomas More and St Teresa OF THE CHILD JESUS
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 10 am till 2 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri – –
St Teresa’s Presbytery, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1TG – Tel 0208 953 1294
E mail – suepartington@rcdow.org.uk
SUNDAY MASS - Saturday (Vigil Mass) 6 pm – Sunday 10.00 am (Tea and coffee in St Teresa’s Parish Centre after
this Mass – all welcome)
WEEKDAY MASS – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – Mass at 9.15 am – There is no Mass on a
Wednesday or Saturday morning. (Times are open to change if there is a funeral on a weekday)
SERVICES OF WORD AND HOLY COMMUNION – When Fr Michael or a supply priest are unavailable to
celebrate Mass, Sr Margaret or Sr Mary will conduct a Service of Word and Holy Communion.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturday – 11 am to 11.30 am and 5.00 pm to 5.40 pm or by appointment
PRIVATE PRAYER BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – Saturday mornings between 11 am and 11.30 am
(except first Saturday of every month when it will take place at SS John Fisher and Thomas More Church)
ROSARY GROUP – normally every Friday 7.30 pm in St Teresa’s Church
Sat 12/9/09 – 6 pm (St Teresa’s - Vigil for Sunday) – Albert D PETERKIN RIP (anniv)
Sun 13/9/09 - 8.30 am (SS JFTM, Rossington Ave) – Mary HOLDEN RIP
Sun 13/9/09 – 10 am – (St Teresa’s – Vigil for Sunday) – Marie RENDERS (sick)
Sun 13/9/09 – 12Noon (SS JFTM, Rossington Ave) – Patrick DUFFY RIP
Sun 13/9/09 – 2 pm – MASS OF HEALING (St Teresa’s) Intentions of all the sick present at this Mass
Mon 14/9/09 – 9.15 am – Feast – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Friends and supporters of Fred Riley
(ints)
Tues 15/9/09 – 9.15 am – Memoria - Our Lady of Sorrows – Nina McLOUGHLIN RIP
Weds 16/9/09 - No Mass
Thurs 17/9/09 – Feria – Service of Word and Holy Communion (Sisters)
Fri 18/9/09 – Feria – Thomas WHEELER RIP
Sat 19/9/09 – 6 pm (Vigil for Sunday) – Kathleen SPILLANE RIP
FINANCES
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
St Teresa (6th Sept) – Planned Giving - £617.30: Loose - £214.20 –TOTAL - £831.50
SS J Fisher and T More (6th Sept) – Planned Giving - £231.00: Loose - £171.75 – TOTAL £402.75
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 an envelope with your
offering. If the intention is for a person who is deceased, then please indicate whether this is an anniversary or a recent death. If the Mass
is for a person who is living, or for any other intention, then please make this clear to avoid any confusion. Many thanks.
GOING INTO HOSPITAL? – In light of the Data Protection Act (1988) on admission to hospital please note that your details must be
given to ward staff so that they may be passed on to the Catholic Chaplain. This will not be done automatically. It has to be done by you.
You also need to state that you would like the Chaplain to see you. He/she is unable to make enquiries about Catholic in-patients. The
request has to come directly from the person being admitted. If you, a relative or friend want to see a Chaplain whilst in hospital, please
adhere to these guidelines.
BAPTISMS – We warmly congratulate and welcome Tiara Roos Hetherston Verheuil and Lili Fetahovic who
were baptised into the Church and our parish family at St Teresa’s this weekend.
A TALK ON THE SUDAN – will be given by Fr Paul Annis, a Comboni Missionary, after the 6 pm Mass this
Saturday evening, the 12th September at 7 pm in St Teresa’s Parish Centre. Fr Paul, a native of
Borehamwood, and who was ordained in St Teresa’s Church, has worked in the Sudan for many years and
would like to share his experiences. He looks forward to seeing as many as possible. All welcome!
HEALING MASS WITH THE SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK - takes place this Sunday
afternoon the 13th September at 2 pm at St Teresa’s Church. If you are sick in body, or unwell in soul or spirit
then please come along. Illness and disability isn’t always about what can be seen with the eyes. There will be
refreshments in the Parish Centre to follow. Attending this Mass will fulfil the Sunday obligation.
RELICS OF ST THERESE OF LISIEUX – Dates for your diary - The relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the
patroness of one of our Churches in Borehamwood, will be in Westminster Cathedral from 12-15 October 2009.
Whilst they are here, it will be possible for pilgrims to come and venerate the relics in their casket. There is no
need to book in advance, and whilst groups are welcome, coaches are discouraged. It has been recommended
that people make their way to the Cathedral by other means.
SWINE FLU PRECAUTIONS – Apparently, a second wave of swine flu is to be expected. Because of the
pandemic, the diocesan authorities have suggested that for the time being, parishes should refrain from sharing
the Precious Blood from the Chalice. Until further notice only the Sacred Host will be distributed at all the
Masses on Sunday and weekdays. The Holy Water stoops will be emptied and the sign of peace can be offered
by a bow, smile or other gesture that does not involve hand touching. All these precautions, although
unfortunate, are in place to lessen the risk of transmission.
‘NEW STYLE’ NEWS SHEET – The Jerusalem Mass Sheet or Missalette as it may be more commonly
known, which has been in use for many years at St Teresa’s Church, will no longer be available after the
weekend of this weekend. It will be replaced by a new style of newsletter called ‘Sunday Message’ which is an
A3 size full-colour leaflet that will combine the Sunday readings with a commentary on the Gospel or liturgical
season. The inside of the leaflet will contain the newsletter and parish notices. ‘Sunday Message’ will also be
distributed at SS John Fisher and Thomas More Church. The readings and prayers of the Mass will be on the
reverse of the newsletter.
REFURBISHMENT – Over the next few weeks all the lower panels on the outside of St Teresa’s Church will
be replaced and the Lady Chapel will also be refurbished. Refurbishment work at SS John Fisher and Thomas
More also continues. If you feel able to make a contribution towards the upkeep and ongoing improvement of
our two Churches, all donations would be very gratefully received. The statues of the Sacred Heart and Our
Lady of Lourdes will also shortly be repaired and cleaned.
JOINT PARISHES FINANCE COMMITTEE – the next full meeting will be at 8 pm on Thursday 24th
September in St Teresa’s Parish Centre. This is an important meeting and it is hoped that all members will be
able to attend.
CATECHETICS
Meeting for Children's Liturgy Catechists - 7.30pm 13 September – at Sts John Fisher and Thomas More
Meeting for Confirmation Catechists - 15 September 7.00 pm – at St. Teresa's Parish Centre
Meeting for First Holy Communion Catechists - 17 September 7.00 pm at St. Teresa's Parish Centre
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Monday 21 September 8.00 pm – at Sts John Fisher and
Thomas More Those already attending the Enquirers group should be at this meeting.